LAKE COUNTY
Lake County Chamber of Commerce announces appointment of Amanda Martin as new Executive Director.
Amanda Martin is a Lake County local (born and raised) brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to community service to her new role with the Chamber. Martin previously served as the Executive Director of the Lake County Land Trust, President of the Middletown Art Center, and was a Board Member for the Lake County Chamber of Commerce.
She also participated as a sub-committee member for the Blue-Ribbon Committee for the Rehabilitation of Clear Lake. According to Interim Administrator, Greg Folsom, “The Board and I were very impressed with Amanda’s experience, initiative, and passion for Lake County. She has some great ideas for how the Chamber can positively impact businesses.”
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce and the Clearlake Chamber of Commerce will hold a joint mixer on Wednesday, December 11 at 5:30 pm at the Riviera Hills Restaurant, at 10200 Fairway Drive, Kelseyville where Amanda will be introduced to the public. Please call the Lake County Chamber of Commerce at 707-263-5092 to RSVP.
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LOWER LAKE
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park holds New Year’s Day hikes, part of National ‘First Day Hikes’ program
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park will offer free, community hikes beginning at noon on New Year’s Day. The hikes are part of America’s State Parks First Day Hikes program.
Participants choose between two routes this year. The first hike will be a leisurely trip to the end of the Dawa Qanoq’ana trail. (Formerly known as the McVicar trail, “Dawa Qanoq’ana” means “south way in front of me” in the Pomo language.) This hike will go from the parking to the shores of Clear Lake across from Indian Island. This is a round-trip of about 7½ miles of mainly flat terrain, with the first about .3 miles being accessible. This hike should take about 3 hours.
The second shorter hike covers a 3½-mile loop over the Cache Creek, Marsh and Ridge trails, with the first about .5 miles being accessible. This hike should take between 2 and 2 ½ hrs.
The hikes are led by State Parks volunteers with the Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association (AMIA). According to Henry Bornstein, an AMIA Board Member who is one of this year’s hike leaders, “the event offers a wonderful opportunity to begin the New Year by getting outside, enjoying nature and welcoming the New Year.”
Hikers experience grasslands, oak woodlands, willow and cottonwood riparian habitats, and the tule marsh habitat of the Anderson Marsh Natural Preserve and may encounter a variety of migrating and resident birds.
Both hikes begin at noon at the park off Hwy 53, between Lower Lake and Clearlake. Children of all ages are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Hikers should bring water and snacks, binoculars if they have them, and a hat for protection against the weather. Sturdy shoes recommended. Participants on both hikes are welcome to walk part way and return at their own pace.
No dogs are allowed on these trails, which pass through the Anderson Marsh Natural Preserve. Heavy rain will cancel the walks. For further information, the public is asked to contact AMIA at (707) 995-2658 or info@andersonmarsh.org
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