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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Library Literacy Program is in need of volunteer tutors for its adult and English as a Second Language, or ESL, programs in the Clearlake and Middletown areas.
The literacy programs offer one-on-one tutoring to learners ages 16 and older to improve their reading, writing, and conversation skills.
Virtual tutoring is also available.
Volunteer tutors bilingual in Spanish are especially needed, along with tutors willing to work with adults with learning or developmental disabilities.
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.
Recent Adult Skills Survey data determined that Lake County had a 26% literacy proficiency level of at or below level 1, the lowest level.
Becoming a tutor can help someone to a better future. Many adults want to improve their reading and writing skills so they can access better jobs, further their own education, advocate for their children, and overall improve their way of life.
Through hard work and perseverance, adult learners can change their own, and their family’s lives, for the better.
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
Visit https://library.lakecountyca.gov/836/Literacy-Program to read more about the literacy programs.
Your volunteerism could help change a life.
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- Written by: Sheriff's Activities League
LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lake County Sheriff's Activities League is offering kayaking at Highland Springs Park on July 15 to students ages 9 to 18 and their families.
All equipment is provided including life vests. Instruction is also provided.
Look on the Lake County Sheriff's Activities League Facebook Page for detailed information or call kayak leader, Mary Borjon at 707-279-1050.
All Sheriff's Activities League activities are offered at no cost to families.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
LAKEPORT, Calif. — Lakeport City Hall will be closed on Thursday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day.
On Friday, July 4, City Hall will host the command center for the July 4 celebration.
Regular operations will resume on Monday, July 7.
City officials wish everyone a safe and joyful holiday as we celebrate our nation’s independence.
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- Written by: Little Hoover Commission
The Little Hoover Commission will discuss potential future study topics at a Zoom meeting to be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1.
Members of the public may access the meeting via Zoom at https://bit.ly/407WRmC.
They may also watch the meeting on Zoom at 925 L Street, Room 175, although no Commissioners will be present at that location.
The commission — which is charged in statute with recommending state policy changes that will create economy, efficiency or improved service in state government — selects its own study topics.
Suggested study topics are received from multiple sources, including members of the Legislature, stakeholder groups, members of the public, and others.
Background material for the July 1 meeting is available here.