LAKEPORT
Mendo-Lake Singers Chorus seeks Holiday singers
The Mendo-Lake Singers chorus invites women who like to sing to join them for their holiday show. No experience is necessary.
Rehearsals are held from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm every Tuesday at 1125 Martin Street, Lakeport.
The holiday show will be on Tuesday, December 17, at 7 PM at the above location. Community members are invited to attend free of charge, though donations are welcome.
Mendo-Lake Singers is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, the world’s largest women’s a cappella barbershop-style singing organization.
For more information or to hire the Mendo-Lake Singers to sing at a holiday event, contact Director Pam Klier, 707-400-8380 or President Donna Bowen, 707-350-0644.
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KELSEYVILLE
Holiday gift baskets to benefit graduating students on sale
The Konocti Women’s Service Club (KWSC) members are once again busy selling raffle tickets for your chance to win one or more beautiful holiday gift baskets. There are seven gift baskets offered which are overflowing with awesome items for men, women, children, a gardener’s essentials, a pet basket and a very special Thanksgiving Basket and a delightful Christmas basket. All funds raised from the raffle will be for scholarships for graduating students from Kelseyville, Clearlake, and Lower Lake high schools.
Raffle Tickets are being sold at the front of the Riviera Market in Clearlake Riviera on October 26, 27 and November 1, 2, and 3. The winning tickets will be drawn on Sunday, November 3. You need not be present for the drawing and if your ticket is drawn you will be contacted by phone.
The Club urges everyone to purchase these raffle tickets and help our young high school students in their quest for higher education. The Konocti Women’s Service Club’s motto is “For Kid’s Sake”. Thank you.
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WASHINGTON
Thompson introduces resolution celebrating 15 years of Outdoor Afro
Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced the introduction of a resolution alongside other fellow lawmakers to mark the 15-year anniversary of Outdoor Afro, a national not-for-profit organization connecting Black Americans with nature and outdoor recreation.
“For 15 years, Outdoor Afro has worked to restore Black-American leadership in nature and reconnect Black Americans to our nation’s lands, water, and wildlife.” said Rep. Thompson. “It’s great to join my colleagues to recognize Outdoor Afro’s profound impact and celebrate their ongoing work to conserve public lands and make outdoor recreation activities more accessible.”
“As we mark the 15th anniversary of Outdoor Afro, I’m proud to recognize local groups in my district like Black People Hike LV for their commitment to making the outdoors accessible,” said Rep. Horsford. “I’ve had the opportunity to hike with them just outside Las Vegas, and their work to connect our community with nature is important for our communities. These efforts help ensure everyone can enjoy and benefit from the beautiful natural spaces that Nevada has to offer.”
“I am pleased to cosponsor this resolution recognizing the 15th anniversary of Outdoor Afro, a nonprofit organization that has made outdoor spaces more inclusive and accessible for all. Over the past 15 years, Outdoor Afro has worked tirelessly to reconnect Black communities with nature, fostering leadership and environmental stewardship across the country. By breaking down barriers and promoting diversity in outdoor recreation, they’ve ensured that our public lands truly belong to everyone. I’m proud to support this effort to honor their mission and look forward to many more years of their continued success,” said Rep. Garamendi.
“I am inspired by how Outdoor Afro has opened doors to natural spaces and empowered communities of color to lead in environmental stewardship,” said Rep. Barragán. “Outdoor Afro has fostered a deep sense of community, healing, and environmental responsibility in the Black community. Their efforts ensure that future generations—especially those from underserved communities—will have the opportunity to both enjoy and protect our natural world. Nature belongs to everyone, and we should all learn to appreciate, interact with, and help preserve it.”
BACKGROUND
In 2009, Oakland-native Rue Mapp started Outdoor Afro as a blog about nature. It has since grown into a cutting-edge nationwide network guiding hundreds of outdoor events each year designed to celebrate and inspire Black-American connections to nature.
Over the past 15 years, Outdoor Afro has cultivated and trained more than 1,000 outdoor leaders, leading thousands of outdoor events and reaching well over 150,000 participants. Today, Outdoor Afro has volunteer leaders in 33 states and the District of Columbia and promotes Black Americans to participate in recreational activities like camping, hiking, birding, fishing, gardening, skiing, biking, environmental education, conservation stewardship and more.
Outdoor Afro not only promotes a healthy lifestyle, but it also helps communities connect to Black history found in many natural areas and promotes the protection of vulnerable public lands for all to enjoy.
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