LAKE COUNTY
Lake County Passion Play looking for volunteers
Lake County Passion Play needs actors and volunteers! We are looking for a Costume House director and help in Costume House! A very creative and rewarding job.
To Register we are having a Potluck Sunday March 2 at 4 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Hall, 801 North Main St Lakeport 95453.
Or Come to the Passion Play grounds Sunday March 30 1:30 to 4 p.m. 7010 Westlake Rd in Upper Lake. First Practice! Call
707-263-0349 or www.lakecountypassionplay.com
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LAKE COUNTY
Lake County Community leaders engage in Science of the Positive training
On Jan. 28, 2025, the Lake County Office of Education (LCOE) and community partners participated in a transformative training led by The Montana Institute to implement the Science of the Positive framework in Lake County.
The Science of the Positive, developed by The Montana Institute, emphasizes amplifying strengths to inspire hope, connection, and growth. By focusing on what is working well in communities, this approach establishes a foundation for sustainable change and healthier outcomes.
The training centered on fostering positive cultural norms and addressing challenges such as substance abuse prevention, mental health, and overall well-being through a strengths-based approach.
“At the Lake County Office of Education, we are committed to fostering environments where students and families can thrive,” said Brock Falkenberg, Lake County Superintendent of Schools. “This training provided our community with invaluable tools to shift focus toward solutions and create a stronger, healthier Lake County.”
Throughout the day, participants explored the eight core principles of the Science of the Positive: being positive, present, perceptive, purposeful, perfected, proactive, passionate, and paradoxical. These principles provide a powerful foundation for positive leadership and effective communication.
A key outcome of the training was the development of personalized “big, bold statements”—declarations aligning with the core principles to guide participants’ leadership and engagement efforts. These statements will serve as guiding commitments as community partners deepen their collective understanding of how positive factors shape culture and experiences in Lake County.
Carla Ritz, Managing Director of The Montana Institute, expressed her enthusiasm for Lake County’s dedication to the Science of the Positive. “It’s inspiring to see this community come together to celebrate strengths and build upon them. This framework is not just a philosophy—it’s a call to action, and Lake County is answering that call with enthusiasm and dedication.”
As these partners move forward, they will apply the principles learned in the training to transition from being busy to being truly effective. This framework will help them navigate change and ambiguity while strengthening the positive and protective factors that already exist in the community.
Ana Santana, Healthy Start Director for LCOE, highlighted the importance of ongoing collaboration and community involvement. “By working together, we can amplify the positive and create meaningful, lasting change. This training was an important step in that journey, and we are excited to see its impact unfold throughout Lake County.”
Looking ahead, the next Science of the Positive training is scheduled for March 5, 2025, at Konocti Vista Casino & Resort. This upcoming session will build on the momentum from January’s training, offering community leaders, educators, and local partners another opportunity to deepen their understanding of the framework and apply it to their ongoing efforts.
Participants will continue exploring the core principles while developing strategies to sustain positive change in Lake County.
For more information about the Science of the Positive initiative and future events, visit lakecoe.org/edservices/positive.
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LAKE COUNTY
Library Offers New Community ESL Class
The Lake County Library Literacy Program is now offering a free English as a Second Language class for community members interested in learning to speak, read, and write in English.
The new class will be offered at the Redbud Library located at 14785 Burns Valley Road in Clearlake. Classes will begin on Friday March 7 and will be offered weekly on Fridays from 1:15 to 2:45 pm. Classes and all materials and supplies are free to students, open to all levels and native languages, and will be taught in English.
For more information or to sign up for the class, call the Library Literacy Program at 707-263- 7633 or email literacy@lakecountyca.gov.
In addition to the free ESL class, the Library Literacy Program offers free one-on-one tutoring for adults who wish to improve their reading and writing skills, and adults who wish to learn English. The program is in need of bilingual volunteer tutors to work with learners with limited to no English skills.
No experience is necessary to become a literacy tutor as long as one has patience, a desire to help others, and a good command of the English language. Tutor training, where volunteers learn useful techniques for teaching adults to read, is provided free of cost, along with ongoing support. Upon completion of tutor training, tutors will be matched with learners, with tutoring hours being flexible for both the tutor and learner; sessions are typically held once per week for one hour.
The program is supported in part by the California Library Literacy Services and by the Lake County Literacy Coalition.
If you are interested in becoming a literacy tutor or know someone who could benefit from our services, please call 707-263-7633 or email literacy@lakecountyca.gov. Your volunteerism could help change a life.
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