LAKE COUNTY
The Lake County Library’s 2023 NEA Big Read continues through March 25 with Thursday marking the start of the companion 2023 Little Read.
The Big Read isn’t just for adults. Kids can join in the action too with companion Little Read book titles that touch on the same themes of the adult selection. Library staff selected four age-appropriate books to capture the spirit of the Big Read poetry book, Postcolonial Love Poem by Natalie Diaz. The following selected books relate to themes of diversity, resilience, hope, honoring water, and embracing life and nature:
Dreamers by Yuyi Morales
(Picture Book, recommended for grades 1 to 2, Age 6 to 7 and up)
We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom
(Picture Book, recommended for grades Kindergarten, Age 5 to 6 and up)
Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan
(Chapter Book, recommended for grades 4 to 6, Age 9 to 11)
Where Are You From? by Yamile Saied Méndez
(Picture Book, recommended for grades Kindergarten, Age 5 to 6 and up)
Families are encouraged to attend any or all of four free Little Read Storytimes hosted at each library branch in March:
Redbud Library, 14785 Burns Valley Road, Clearlake
Thursday 3/2/2023, 10:15 am
Little Read at Middletown Library, 21256 Washington Street, Middletown
Tuesday 3/7/2023, 10:30 am
Little Read at Lakeport Library, 1425 N. High Street, Lakeport
Friday 3/10/2023, 10:15 am and 2:30 pm
Little Read at Upper Lake Library, 310 Second Street, Upper Lake
Wednesday 3/15/2023, 2:30 pm
Copies of the Little Read books will also be provided for free to local elementary schools to add to their school library collections.
To view the full schedule of NEA Big Read events, go to http://www.lakecountybigread.com/. Follow the Big Read on Facebook by visiting https://www.facebook.com/LakeCountyBigRead/.
The NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest, which seeks to broaden our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. The NEA Big Read showcases a diverse range of contemporary titles that reflect many different voices and perspectives, aiming to inspire conversation and discovery.
Visit arts.gov/neabigread for more information about the NEA Big Read. Organizations interested in applying for an NEA Big Read grant in the future should visit Arts Midwest’s at https://artsmidwest.org/ for more information.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.
Major Drugmaker to Cut Insulin Prices Dramatically
Eli Lilly and Company will cap monthly retail costs for most insulin products at $35.
One of the largest makers of insulin announced Wednesday it will cap the monthly cost of most of its prescribed insulin products at $35 — a big development for millions of Americans with diabetes who have weathered skyrocketing costs for years.
Eli Lilly and Co. announced it will cap out-of-pocket costs at $35 at retail pharmacies — part of a 70% price reduction for its most commonly prescribed insulin products — regardless of whether patients are insured or uninsured.
Eli Lilly, along with Novo Nordisk and Sanofi, controls the vast majority of the global insulin market.
The announced price cap follows rising national criticism of the increasing cost of insulin. Around half of Americans with diabetes who have insurance through their employers spent more than $35 a month on insulin, according to the Health Care Costs Institute. Some uninsured patients with Type 1 diabetes report spending as much as $1,000 per month on insulin.
—Nerdwallet
LAKE COUNTY
Meals on Wheels program seeks support
This week starts the kick off for our month long effort to promote our Meals on Wheels programs and to seek increase support for our local programs.
The Clearlake Senior Center main event is our go old fashion hoedown with great food and music. This event will take place on March 25 at the Highlands Senior Center located at 3245 Bower Ave in Clearlake. Please join us and kick up your feet in a Barn style setting. Music will be provided by the High Notes and food will be catered by the Chatter Box Catering.
Tickets are only $40 and a no host bar will be provide.
You can purchase tickets at the Senior Center or by calling them at 707-994-305, online at hsscclearlake.org or at our Thrift Store located at 14733 Olympic Dr.
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