UKIAH
Mendocino College announces annual Student Art Show and Draw-a-thon
Mendocino College invites you to the Annual Student Art Show, showcasing the incredibly diverse talent and creativity of our students. This year’s exhibition will run from April 24th to May 18th, 2025, at the Mendocino College Gallery.
The show will kick off with an Opening Reception on Thursday, April 24th, from 4:30PM to 6:30PM. This special evening will feature an interactive Draw-a-thon in collaboration with the Mendocino College Dance Repertory Company. Dancers from the Spring Dance Festival will model in costume, providing a unique opportunity for attendees to draw live models. The event is free and open to the public, with light refreshments served.
“The Annual Student Art Show is a celebration of our students’ hard work and creativity,” said Jazzminh Moore, Gallery Director. “The Opening Reception is a fantastic opportunity for the community to engage with the arts in a dynamic and interactive way. We can’t wait to see everyone there!”
Exhibition Details:
- What: Annual Student Art Show
- When: April 24 to May 18, 2025
- Hours: Tues, Weds, Thurs 12:30-3:30pm, and by appointment
- Opening Reception: Thursday, April 24, 4:30 to 6:30 PM
- Where: Mendocino College Gallery, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah, CA
The gallery is also open to ticket holders for most Center Theatre performances, including the Spring Dance Festival from May 1 to 4.
This year’s show is our biggest yet, featuring over 150 artworks created by Mendocino College students from the Coast, Lake, and North County Centers, as well as the Ukiah Campus and Dual Enrollment students. The exhibition offers an exciting mix of works across various disciplines, including oil and acrylic painting, watercolor, ceramics, photography, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, and more.
For more information, please contact the Mendocino College Gallery at Gallery@mendocino.edu or call (707) 468-3207.
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LAKE COUNTY
Konocti Women’s Service Club continues to donate to local schools
The Konocti Women’s Service Club (KWSC) for the 2024-2025 school year has donated approximately $14,000 in school supplies to many schools around the Lake in Lake County. The schools included were eight elementary schools, one middle school, and Lakeport Unified School District’s Student/Family Advocate Program and Konocti Unified School District’s Family/Student Center in Lower Lake.
Among the purchased donations were various schools supplies, sporting equipment, art supplies, backpacks, bicycles and helmets, pedometers and clothing. Also included were gift cards for several Boyle Fire family victims.
The KWSC is able to help our community through fundraisers each year. Our next big fundraiser is entitled “A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS” which will be held on Sept. 13, 2025 at Konocti Vista Casino’s showroom. Tickets are $100 each and will go on sale June 1. Stay tuned for additional information regarding the ticket sales.
The KWSC is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization. Our spirit and love for children is what inspires us to donate every dollar we raise to the children in need in Lake County. Our motto continues to be “For Kid’s Sake”. Our Club meets monthly on the third Thursday at the Riviera Hills Restaurant in Kelseyville Riviera from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Should you be interested in joining this wonderful group of ladies, please email Judy Michaels at 4judym4@gmail.com
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LAKE COUNTY
Symphony Winefest seeking vendors, home wine makers and brewers
The Lake County Symphony Association Wine Club is now taking applications for home brewers, wine makers and food and craft vendors for the 2025 Winefest coming to Library Park on June 7. Participants are urged to register early to ensure a spot.
Home brewers and wine makers throughout Northern California have attended past Winefests, supplying samples of their product for judging by the public, in hopes of winning a coveted “Peoples’ Choice” award for their homemade beverages. Home wine makers will also have the chance to enter their creations for judging by experts the evening prior to the Winefest.
Vendors selling food, arts and crafts, agricultural products, clothing, and other products are another important part of the Winefest and help make it more enjoyable for everyone. Vendor booth fees are $35. There is no booth fee for amateur wine and beer makers. Vendors and wine/beer makers may bring their own canopies or rent one for $25 to provide shade.
Home wine makers, beer makers and vendors wishing to participate should go to https://www.lakecountywinefest.com to download applications for the 2025 Winefest. You can also reach the Winefest website by going to the LCSA website: https://www.lakecountysymphonyassociation.org and clicking on the Wine Club/Winefest tab.
Questions? Send to winefest.questions@gmail.com.
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LAKEPORT
City of Lakeport – 2025 Safe and Sane Fireworks sales permit applications availabe
The City of Lakeport is now accepting applications from qualified nonprofit organizations for a permit to sell Safe and Sane Fireworks for the 2025 season.
Application Period: Now to April 30, 2025
Applications must be submitted in writing on forms provided by the City and delivered to the City Clerk’s Office no later than 5 p.m. on April 30, 2025.
Application Forms Available At:
https://www.cityoflakeport.com/City%20Clerk/City%20Clerk%20Documents/2025/2025%20%20Fireworks%20Application%20Fillable.pdf
Lakeport City Hall – City Clerk’s Office
225 Park Street, Lakeport, CA
Or by request via email: admininfo@cityoflakeport.com
Important Information:
For Lakeport Non-Profits Only: The Organization must have a membership of at least Twenty (20) members who either reside in the City, are employed in the City, or are owners or operators of a business or other establishment located in the City
- Only one application per nonprofit organization is allowed. Multiple or transferred applications will be voided.
Up to four (4) permits will be issued citywide. - If more than four qualified applications are received, priority will be given to nonprofits with continuous permits since 2007; remaining permits will be awarded by random drawing.
- Qualified applicants that are not selected will be placed on a waiting list for future opportunities.
- Required Supporting Documents (Due by June 1 if approved):
-Proof of stand location & permission from property owner
-State Fire Marshal retail sales permit
-Liability insurance certificate naming the City as additional insured
-Temporary sales tax permit from the California State Board of Equalization
Safety Seminar Attendance Required:
At least one representative from each permitted nonprofit must attend a Fireworks Safety Seminar coordinated by the Lakeport Fire Department and the fireworks wholesaler. Failure to attend will result in revocation of the permit.
Permit Approval/Denial Notifications:
Applicants will be notified of the status of their applications by May 1, 2025.
Note: The City Council reserves the right to suspend fireworks sales in the event of a declared wildfire-related State of Emergency. For questions or to request an application form, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (707) 263-5615 or email admininfo@cityoflakeport.com.
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