UPPER LAKE
Garden Club Celebrates with Garden Tea
On Tuesday, May 16, Dana DiRicco Benjamin and Glenn Benjamin welcomed members and guests of the Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club to their beautiful ranch in Upper Lake, for the club’s spring tea celebration. The weather was perfect and attendees were treated to tours of our hosts’ gardens of colorful blooms. It was like an “old home reunion”.
As the tea started, members and guests were seated at tables under the shade of the large walnut trees. All of the tables were covered with crisp white tablecloths set with the finest bone china and freshly polished silverware. Each table had artfully arranged floral bouquets and tea service. The women wore their “Sunday best” and festive-looking hats that would have fit in at a Churchill Downs racing event.
No tea party is complete without the requisite little sandwiches and sweet treats commonly served at High Tea events. Garden club members extended their creative culinary cunning in making dozens of each and were relished by all. At the end of the afternoon, there was no doubt in anyone’s mind that we had all shared some memorable moments together and would be looking forward to the tea next year.
President Carol Dobusch thanked Dana Benjamin for her hospitality, and all members for supporting her through her two-term presidency during the COVID rules. Ginny Cline has been elected the club’s new President and the installation of new officers will be a potluck luncheon, June 20th at the Scott’s Valley Women’s Clubhouse.
Membership in the Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club is open to all those who have an interest in gardening. We would like to share a cup of tea at our annual tea next spring, or during any of our monthly meeting. Please call club President Carol Dobusch at 707 279-1169 for information. The club is a member of the Mendo-Lake District of the California Garden Club, Inc.-Pacific Region and National Garden Clubs, Inc.
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KELSEYVILLE
Experience Lake County History at Ely Stage Stop Sunday
The public is invited to the Ely Stage Stop for our annual picnic for both LCHS Members and non-members, taking place on Sunday, May 21, in the shade in the grove. Bring your friends and family for an afternoon of fun and relaxation, from 12 pm to 3 pm. We’re at 9921 Soda Bay Rd, just north of Kit’s Corner, in Kelseyville.
We’re serving hamburgers, hot dogs and cold water (but not soda). Everyone is asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. We will have beer and wine for sale.
Hop on the Hay Wagon for a Free Ride!
Current Historical Society Members are free, and a $5 donation is requested for guests over 18 years old, which can be applied to an LCHS membership at the door.
There will be music provided by ‘Uncorked’ and the ‘Mendo-Lake Singers’ (Sweet Adelines’). Come and join the fun! Be sure to bring everyone!
Dr. John Parker, LCHS President, will give a talk about the “Uniqueness of Clear Lake and its History” at the picnic.
The Ferron Wagon restoration is completed, and celebration was originally planned to be a part of the picnic, however, we are rescheduling the return of the wagon to a later date, during a Fiddler’s Jam weekend.
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LAKE COUNTY
Lake County Trail Plan revision update at Sierra Club Lake Group’s community forum
The Sierra Club Lake Group will host Lake County Community Services Director, Lars Ewing, at their next community meeting on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 6 PM. The discussion will be held via Zoom video conference and live-streamed on Facebook. The meeting is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required to attend via Zoom.
The County, under the direction of Ewing, is undertaking a comprehensive revision of the Lake County Trail Plan. It has been more than 10 years since the formulation of the Konocti Regional Trails Plan, and a lot has changed since then, not only for recreational users but also regarding things like bike paths and safe routes to school.
To register for the event, visit the Lake Group’s online calendar at: www.sierraclub.org/redwood/lake. Registrants will receive access information upon registration and a confirmation reminder the morning of the event. Zoom space is limited, so the event will also be live-streamed via the Lake Group’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/sierraclublake.
The Sierra Club Lake Group represents more than 400 Sierra Club members living in Lake County and is part of the Redwood Chapter of the Sierra Club that represents the northwest region of California. The group works to preserve Lake County’s wild heritage; protect and restore Clear Lake and its watershed; and promote smart growth, sustainable practices and environmentally friendly development. It also fosters a meaningful connection to the environment for the community to value and enjoy through guided hikes and community events. (Note: guided hikes are on hold while the group secures hike leaders. Those interested, contact Chair Deb Sally at enviracat1@gmail.com.) For more information about the Sierra Club Lake Group, visit www.sierraclub.org/redwood/lake or call 707-994-1931.
Founded in 1892, the Sierra Club is the most enduring and influential grassroots environmental organization in the United States. With more than three and a half million members and supporters, their charge is to defend everyone’s right to a healthy world. Through activism, education and outdoor activities, the Sierra Club plays an important role in influencing conservation policy and environmental history. For more information on the Sierra Club, visit www.sierraclub.org.
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