LAKEPORT
Influence the future of your community: Commission and committee openings
The City of Lakeport has opportunities for the public to become involved in local government by serving on local commissions and committees. If you have an interest in serving your community, applying for a position on a city commission or committee is a great place to start!
The City of Lakeport invites applications for the following Committees and Boards: the Lakeport Fire Protection District Board (LFPD), the Lake County Vector Control District Board (LCVCD), and the Lakeport Economic Development Advisory Committee (LEDAC). These appointments would be effective as of Jan. 1, 2024.
Membership on these commissions and committees is voluntary. If you are interested in serving on a committee, applications are available on the City’s website here.
For additional information on regarding the mission and meeting dates of each commission, please see the Maddy Act Notice at the link.
Applications are due by 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Appointments will be made at a special meeting of the Lakeport City Council in early November (meeting date to be determined.
For additional information, please contact Hilary Britton, Deputy City Clerk, at 263-5615, Ext. 102, or by e-mail at hbritton@cityoflakeport.com.
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LOWER LAKE
Children’s author Krystaelynne Sanders Digs to hold workshop November 4
Children’s author Krystaelynne Sanders Diggs shares insight and wisdom concerning children and body safety in an upcoming November 4 workshop, 10 am to 12 pm at Lower Lake Town Hall. Sponsored by First 5 Lake County, this event will be good for parents, caregivers, teachers, social workers, or anyone who works with children.
Diggs has created a set of elementary school titles that touch on this important topic in an inclusive way without lecturing or being scary. These are written to be gentle and uncontroversial, and she will give free books out to people who come to this event.
Her series of three books, featuring characters of color, explores safe and unsafe touch and the concept of consent. It empowers early elementary children to set personal boundaries and intends to help protect them from sexual abuse.
About the Body Safety collection:
A set of children’s titles from Krystaelynne Sanders Diggs explores healthy personal boundaries and body safety for young children. These books, aimed at all young children, help distinguish between normal affection and unsafe touching.
The first book in this series helps kids learn to protect their bodies from unwanted touches. The sequel Where Hands Go provides your child with 10 easy-to-follow rules that will empower them so they know what to do if an unwanted touch happens. The next book discusses the concept of consent in a way that children can understand.
As a parent, you want to do everything you can to keep your child safe. With these powerful and important books, you can give them the tools they need to stay safe in a dangerous world.
Text and illustrations are carefully matched to make learning enjoyable and efficient. Images are all high resolution, ensuring that kids can really engage with the story. Easy language with no difficult words or concepts, making it a perfect early reading choice for 4 to six-year-olds and parents alike.
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LAKEPORT
Prescription Drug Take Back Day in Lakeport
The Lakeport Police Department is participating in the United States Drug Enforcement Administration National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 28 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The event will be held at the front lobby entrance of the police station at 2025 South Main Street, Lakeport.
Accepted: All over-the-counter or prescription medication in pill, tablet, liquid, cream or capsule form including schedule II-V controlled and non-controlled substances.
Pills need to be emptied out of their containers and placed in a zip lock plastic bag (NOT paper, so the contents can be seen to verify they are eligible to be accepted).
Vape pens or other e-cigarette devices from individual consumers will be accepted only after the batteries are removed from the devices.
Not Accepted: Illegal drugs, needles, inhalers, or aerosol cans.
The Lakeport Police Department has collected over 1,269 pounds of prescription drugs since it began participating in this program in January 2019. Many of these drugs were dangerous narcotics, including opioids.
Removal of prescription drugs in this safe manner protects our community by keeping them from being diverted to illegal use and out of the environment and water sources.
More information: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday.
More information is available from Chief of Police Brad Rasmussen, (707) 263-5491.
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