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CLEARLAKE – Wild About Books founders Ellen Lundquist and Lori Peters have announced that they are closing the bookstore at month's end, and are having a close-out sale.
They will be open normal hours, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., through the end of May.
They said it was a dream come true when they opened the bookstore three years ago and they have greatly enjoyed being a part of the business and literary community.
They appreciate all of their loyal customers who made it all so fun.
Lundquist is looking forward to retiring, traveling, working on her bucket list and spending more time with her mother and family.
Peters said she is looking forward to "what's next" for her with great enthusiasm and optimism for her love of community and Lake County.
Wild About Books is located at 14290 Olympic Drive, Clearlake, Calif., telephone 707-994-9453.
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KELSEYVILLE – A free workshop exploring energy management, renewable energy opportunities, and energy planning strategies for wineries and vineyards is set for Wednesday, May 12, at Moore Family Winery, 11990 Bottle Rock Road.
Presentations will begin at 8:30 a.m. and continue until 2 p.m.
The Lake County Winegrape Commission, partnering with the Wine Institute, the California Association of Winegrape Growers, and the Lake County Winery Association, joins the workshop sponsors, the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance and PG&E, in presenting the "Lake County Winery & Vineyard Energy Efficiency Workshop."
Pre-registration for the free event is encouraged by the Winegrape Commission. Individuals may complete an online registration form at www.sustainablewinegrowing.org/workshopcalendar.php, the website for the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance. Those without access to the Internet should call Lisa Francioni, 415-356-7545, prior to the workshop.
Augmenting the sustainable winegrowing self-assessment workshops and additional education presentations on subjects such as integrated pest management, the energy efficiency workshop is part of the California Sustainable Winegrowing Program to assist winegrape growers and vineyard operators.
Designed for managers of winery and vineyard facilities, operations managers, and chief financial officers, seminar topics will include energy evaluation and planning strategies, best practices for energy management, renewable energy opportunities, and development of an action plan to improve practices and scores in the energy efficiency chapter of the Code of Sustainable Winegrowing Workbook.
There also will be information on PG&E programs including free winery energy audits, equipment rebates, technical support services, and new resources, according to a flier announcing the event.
Working with partner organizations and its own Research and Education Committee, the Lake County Winegrape Commission sponsors and presents numerous workshops throughout the year, many of them free of charge to the area's winegrape growers, vineyard managers, and winery operators.
The commission's Board of Directors has made a commitment to assist winegrape growers with their efforts toward improvement of sustainable winegrowing practices.
For more information on the Lake County Winegrape Commission, Lake County vineyards, and Commission events and workshops, visit the commission Web site at www.lakecountywinegrape.org.
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LAKEPORT – Do you have the entrepreneurial spirit?
Find out by attending an open discussion with Mt. Konocti Facilitation at the Lake One-Stop office in Lakeport, 55 First St., from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, April 30.
Mt. Konocti Facilitation and their partner agency, Lake One-Stop Inc., have teamed up to help new businesses be successful and existing businesses to expand.
Sandra West and Kyle Miller, Mt. Konocti facilitators, will address entrepreneurs’ desire to start their own business, identify key areas of expertise necessary for a successful business, point out entrepreneurial characteristics and explain how important it is to handle numbers with confidence.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how to make your business dream a reality.
Call 707-263-0630 to sign up as space is limited.
For information about Mt. Konocti Facilitation, visit their Web site at www.mtkonocti.com/ .
Lake One-Stop Inc. is a nonprofit organization that is proud to be a part of America’s One-Stop Career Center.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County tourism and hospitality professionals will have an exciting opportunity to learn, network, and be inspired at a workshop titled, “Building the Visitor Experience – Celebrating Tourism in Lake County,” which will be held on Friday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Rob Roy Golf Club in Cobb.
Presented by the Lake County Marketing and Economic Development Program and the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, this impressive tourism event is designed to coincide with National Travel and Tourism Week, May 8-16 as a means of showcasing the important role of tourism in the economy and sharing insight, innovation, and ideas for successful collaboration and promotions in the increasingly fast-paced world of travel.
Registration is required, and space is limited. The event cost is $25 per person and includes lunch. Tourism and hospitality professionals involved in all areas of Lake County’s tourism industry – lodging, events, dining, attractions, tasting rooms, galleries, shops, activities, tours, and more – are encouraged to attend.
The keynote speaker will be Doug McConnell, well-known travel series host and currently host and co-executive producer of “OpenRoad with Doug McConnell, Exploring the West” shown nationally on public television.
McConnell was host and senior editor of the legendary “Bay Area Backroads” series (KRON San Francisco), which was one of the longest-running and most successful regional television series in American broadcast history.
The featured lunchtime speaker will be Jonelle Tannahill, tourism development manager with the California Travel and Tourism Commission, who will provide an update on the state’s tourism marketing efforts and promotional programs designed to generate interest in and increase tourism to California.
The event will kick off with a welcome from several Lake County supervisors, will include informative panel discussions with local tourism operators and marketers ready to share success stories and ideas, and will offer opportunities to network and partner.
Topic areas will cover what’s new and exciting in Lake County, how to create successful packages and cultivate win-win tourism partnerships, using the Web and new media to increase loyalty, and how to ensure your employees deliver top-notch customer service.
The day will conclude with a Lake County Showcase featuring local panelists sharing their experiences, lessons learned and top tips for telling a compelling story, creating promotions on a shoestring, and building successful community events.
Register online at www.lakecochamber.com or by calling the Lake County Chamber of Commerce at 707-263-5092. Rob Roy Golf Club is located at 16451 Golf Road in Cobb.
The Lake County Marketing and Economic Development Program is a division of the Lake County Administrative Office and actively works to promote tourism to and commerce in Lake County; efforts include media relations, visitor attraction, film commission, community beautification, and business assistance. For information, call 707-263-2580.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce is a private, not-for-profit association of more than 550 businesses that have come together to advance the financial, industrial, and civic interests of Lake County; the Chamber actively endeavors to bring about a stronger economy and an improved quality of life. For information, call 707-263-5092.