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The public is invited to hear storyteller/author/entrepreneur Tedde McMillen of Hidden Valley Lake at the Middletown Luncheon Club on Wednesday, June 17, at noon at the Social Hall of the United Methodist Church on Armstrong Street in Middletown.
How McMillen’s daughter discovered an ancient beverage in India after a harrowing experience in China and how those experiences led them to starting the Oregon Chai company is an exciting and well-told story.
Samples of chai tea will be available to round out the lunch served by Oro Fino Rebekah Lodge. And there will be door prizes. Lunch is $5, payable at the door. Reservations are not required.
McMillen and her daughter started making chai tea in their kitchen, and in three years developed Oregon Chai into a million-dollar annual sales company. They sold the company less than a decade later for $75 million.
McMillen’s book, “Million Dollar Cup of Tea” is out on the market plus her workbook, “How to Take Your Food Product to Market.”
If you don’t know about the Middletown Luncheon Club (MLC), here is the perfect opportunity to tap into the 108-year continuum of community and fun.
MLC meets every third Wednesday of the month from January through November. A nonprofit organization is selected to provide lunch, and there is a different program each time to keep things lively and informative.
For more info on the MLC, contact Helen Whitney 707-928-9812.
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The deadline for entry in most categories is Friday, Aug. 7. Late entries will not be accepted.
Exhibitor Contest Handbooks are available in a variety of locations around Lake County, including the Greater Lakeport Chamber of Commerce, the 4-H office, senior centers, the Farm Bureau office, Kelseyville Drug, Rainbow Ag, Hardester's Markets, Middletown Feed, Lakeshore Feed, Riviera Foods, the Clearlake Chamber of Commerce, Pet Acres and the Redwood Empire Fair.
Lake County Fair contest entry forms must be filled out on the Internet. Contestants can access the forms from any computer with Internet access at the Fair's Web site, www.lakecountyfair.com .
A high speed Internet connect is required. Computers are available in a variety of places, including schools, libraries and the fairgrounds office. Fairgrounds staff will be happy to assist contestants who visit the fairgrounds office during regular business hours. Contestants are well advised to avoid the last minute rush and get their entries completed early.
The Lake County Fair Board has chosen "Fun in the Sun!" for the theme of the 2009 Fair.
A number of new contests are offered for 2009, including decorated cupcakes, decorated gourds, sugarless cooking, melon painting, t-shirt decorating, hats, jewelry, and clothing made from duct tape, and family feature booths.
In addition, clothing and textiles has been moved to a new building, and a local volunteer group is working to enhance demonstrations and displays of fiber arts entries. Many special awards in the clothing and textiles area now include cash prizes that are sponsored by the Konocti Quilters Guild.
The Lake County Fair traditionally occurs Labor Day weekend each year at the fairgrounds in Lakeport.
The 2009 fair dates are Sept. 3 through Sept. 6.
The fair is one of Lake County's favorite summertime events enjoyed by more than 37,000 people each year.
For more information please call the fair office at 707-263-6181, or visit the fair on the Internet at www.lakecountyfair.com .
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LAKE COUNTY – The Acme Foundation has announced the winner of its quilt raffle.
The winning ticket was drawn on June 1st by Bob McDonald, golf pro of Rob Roy Golf Club, which is where the Acme Foundation will hold its annual fundraiser on Sept. 20.
The winner is Debbie Baker of Novato.
Pat Meyer, president of The Acme Foundation, thanked all who participated in the raffle and helped sell tickets for this event.
As previously stated in Lake County News, 100 percent of all net proceeds from this raffle and all Acme Foundation events and donations received go toward helping pay the veterinary expenses of seriously ill cats and dogs belonging to Lake County low income seniors and disabled persons.
For more information about attending the foundation's September fundraiser or to donate an auction items call 707-928-5200.
Visit the Acme Foundation's Web site at www.acmefoundation.org .
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Our new place is McDonald's, 1400 Todd Road, Lakeport. Thanks to Nick for letting us use their meeting room.
The time is changed to 1 p.m.
The date is the same, the last Saturday of every month.
June 27 is the next meeting. Food and drinks can be purchased from McDonald's but no purchase is necessary to use the room.
All information is on the club website: http://meetup.com/lcflyingsaucerclub . Membership and meetings are always free.
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