LAKE COUNTY
Thompson announces 2023 Lake County Woman of the Year
Over the weekend Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Sherry Treppa was chosen as the Lake County Woman of the Year. Every year, Rep. Thompson selects inspiring women from California’s Fourth District to recognize their contributions and efforts over the last year.
“Sherry Treppa has dedicated her life to serving and protecting the Pomo Tribe in California,” said Thompson. “As the Chairperson for the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake, she continues to focus on restoring the Pomo Tribe land, while aiming to achieve economic self-sufficiency and preserving their culture and right of sovereignty. Through Sherry’s tireless advocacy, she has been able to represent Native Americans and her tribe, while pursuing economic stability and keeping Native American and the Pomo tribe culture alive for many more generations to come.”
The Woman of the Year Recognition Ceremony was started in honor of Women’s History Month to recognize the service of women in our community.
A complete list of 2023 winners include:
- Sherry Treppa – Lake County
- Fran Lemos – Napa County
- Alexis Koefoed – Solano County
- Jasmine Palmer – Sonoma County
- Brooke Ingleheart Ross – Sonoma County
- Mary Kimball – Yolo County
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LAKEPORT
The 42nd annual Lake County Spring Dance Festival Scheduled for April 1
The Lake County Arts Council will host performers from around the county to share their love of dance with the community this spring. The 42nd Annual Spring Dance Festival hits the stage at the MAC Theatre on April 1 at 1 and 6 PM. Admission is $15, and tickets are available at lakearts.org or at the door. This year’s theme is “Dancin’ In the Street” and the show will be dedicated in memory of Betty Lou Surber, who was a driving force of the Spring Dance Festival for many years.
The Spring Dance Festival is a time-honored tradition, showcasing a variety of styles, including ballroom, ballet, belly dancing, hip hop, hula & more over the years. Over 50 dancers of all ages will share their talents with the community. The event would not be possible without the contributions of local dance studios, including Antoinette’s School of Dance, Michelle Smith’s Clear Lake Clickers, Jeanette Marchais’s Center Stage Studios, and Claire Zimmerman’s BiZi Dance Co., Other talented choreographers include Brianna Rojas, Audrey Showen, Elise Johns, and Jamie Bracisco. Come out and support our talented local dancers! You can learn more at https://lakearts.org/spring-dance-festival/
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LAKE COUNTY
NEA Big Read offers array of remaining events
With less than two weeks remaining for the 2023 NEA Big Read, the Lake County Library is hosting an array of events through March 25th, 2023.
Lake County residents are invited to attend the following events at no cost. Free copies of the book, Postcolonial Love Poem by Natalie Diaz, are available at each library branch and at all events while supplies last.
Museums of Lake County family history presentation
Wednesday, 5:30 pm to 7 pm
In-Person. Come learn about preserving family history with our County Museum curators, and how it all relates to Postcolonial Love Poem.
Location: Historic Courthouse Museum 255 N. Main Street Lakeport
Creative Club sensory writing workshop
Saturday March 25, 10 am to 12 pm
In-Person. Join the Library Creative Club for an all ages, sensory writing workshop! We will explore different tools for writing including natural inks, paints, and more. Inspired by the poem Ink-Light featured in the book in which Natalie Diaz writes, “Four strokes of dusk. Carbon black, Lamp black, Bone black, Hide glue—: I am the alchemist of ink. She answers me, Quicksilver.”
Location: Lakeport Library 1425 N. High Street Lakeport
Poets Laureate Reading
Saturday March 25, 1 pm to 2 pm
In-Person. Join Lake County’s Poet Laureate Georgina Marie Guardado for a poetry reading featuring California’s new State Poet Laureate Lee Herrick, Ukiah Poets Laureate Emeriti Linda Noel and Jabez Churchill, Alameda Poet Laureate Kimi Sugioka, and Kansas State Poet Laureate Emerita Denise Low for a reading of original work and select poems by Natalie Diaz.
Location: Lakeport Library 1425 N. High Street Lakeport
The National Endowment for the Arts Big Read, a partnership with Arts Midwest, broadens our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. Since 2006, the National Endowment for the Arts has funded more than 1,700 NEA Big Read programs, providing more than $24 million to organizations nationwide. In addition, NEA Big Read activities have reached every Congressional district in the country.
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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