CLEARLAKE
Rotary Club of Clear Lake Seafood Boil Fundraiser set for Feb 24. SOLD OUT.
The Rotary Club of Clear Lake will host its annual Seafood Boil and Auction on Saturday, February 26. The event will take place at the Cornelison Event Center on the campus of Obsidian Middle School, located at 15850 Dam Rd Ext, in Clearlake. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
The funds raised at the Seafood Boil support ongoing projects such as the Annual Community Christmas Dinner, Keep Well Kids Club Wellness Program book distribution for second graders in the Konocti Unified School District (KUSD), and annual scholarships for KUSD seniors and Woodland Community College students.
Starting in July 2024, Rotary will set motion on a year-long Mental Health and Wellness Campaign. The initiative includes Social Media Awareness and through collaboration with community-wide service groups and providers Free Mental Health and Wellness Awareness events starting in May 2025.
“Adventist Health is proud to be a sponsor of the Rotary Club of Clearlake’s fundraising event for behavioral health initiatives,” said Colleen Assavapisitkul, President of Adventist Health Clear Lake. “It is great to see the community come together to help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health services and expand opportunities to receive mental health care in Lake County.”
Helena Welsh, Rotary Club of Clear Lake President, “We hope to beat our record breaking fundraising goal from last year. With so many needs in our community; several programs are dependent on the goodwill of our sponsors. Our Rotary Club looks forward to putting on this fun event while giving back to the City of Clearlake.”
To learn more about the Rotary Club of Clear Lake you can visit our website www.clearlakerotary.org or email clearlakerotaryclub@gmail.com.
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VALLEJO
Winter Safety Tips for Presidents Day Weekend
With recent heavy rains and storms throughout California, remember to plan ahead for the Presidents Day weekend when travelling to a national forest. Ensure your vehicles are rain and snow ready. And brush up on these winter safety tips from Recreate Responsibly for a safe, fun outing in winter conditions:
- Know Before You Go — Check the weather for your destination, road conditions, tire chain requirements, and potential closures. Avoid detours around road or other closures. Travel apps and online map services may not reflect the situation on the ground. You run the risk of getting lost or trapped. Instead, use the Caltrans QuickMap.
- Be Prepared — Check tire pressures and tread. Top off windshield fluid. Carry tire chains, ice scraper, extra blanket, water and provisions in your car in case you get stuck roadside.
- Share Your Plans — Tell someone where and when you’re going. Stick to the plan.
- Play It Safe — Know your limits. Slow down and be ready to turnaround. Rain and snow can change slopes, trails and roads quickly.
- Check Snow Conditions on the Slopes — Before heading out to ski or snowboard, check conditions and operating status. Keep in mind conditions can change fast. Please follow all safety guidelines. Use Ski California – Avalanche Safety for a refresher on mountain safety.
- Be Cautious on Ice — Areas that appear solid may quickly thaw and become impassible. Avoid skating, fishing, or trekking on frozen lakes, ponds, rivers or reservoirs. Consider indoor skating as a safer alternative.
- Finally, Be Avalanche Aware — If you’re heading to the backcountry, exercise extreme caution, travel in groups if possible, carry proper avalanche equipment, and check the avalanche report ahead of time. Helpful resources: Eastern Sierra Avalanche Forecast, Sierra Avalanche Center for Lake Tahoe area, and Mount Shasta Avalanche Center.
For regional happenings, follow Pacific Southwest Region on Facebook, X and Instagram. Or search for individual national forests on X.
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