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UKIAH, Calif. — Now, more than ever, local families are struggling to make ends meet.

Starting in February 2023, local residents can receive valuable help at tax time, from North Coast Opportunities, or NCO.

NCO is providing free tax filing assistance through the Earn It! Keep It! Save It! program in Lake and Mendocino counties.

At local tax sites, IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers work with low to moderate income families and individuals to help file their tax returns and ensure that they receive the tax credits for which they qualify.

In addition, some sites can direct their customers to no-fee bank accounts, credit repair services or financial education classes.

The mission is to provide free tax preparation service as a tool to help local residents become financially stable.

“Many workers pay tax preparers high fees and face excessive interest on refund anticipation loans. Our tax assistance sites help families and individuals maximize their tax credits and use them to make ends meet or to save for the future,” said Yvett Reeve, VITA Program coordinator.

Household income must be $70,000 or less to qualify. For those that qualify, they can call 707-467-3236 for information (English and Spanish) about tax preparation site locations in Clearlake, Ukiah, Lakeport and Fort Bragg.

Now, more than ever, our families deserve to keep their money, especially during tax season. Earn It! Keep It! Save It! provides free, quality tax return preparation to low-to-moderate income individuals, families, and seniors. This program is supported by United Way of the Wine Country.

Visit www.unitedwaywinecountry.org to learn more.
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NORTH‌‌ ‌‌COAST, ‌‌ ‌‌Calif. — Caltrans‌‌ ‌‌reports‌‌ ‌‌that‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌following‌‌ ‌‌road‌‌ ‌‌projects‌‌ ‌‌will‌‌ ‌‌be‌‌ ‌‌taking‌‌ ‌‌place‌‌ ‌‌‌around‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌North‌‌ ‌‌Coast‌‌ ‌‌during‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌coming‌‌ ‌‌week. ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌
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Included‌‌ ‌‌are‌‌ ‌‌Mendocino‌‌ ‌‌County‌‌ ‌‌projects‌‌ ‌‌that‌‌ ‌‌may‌‌ ‌‌impact‌‌ ‌‌Lake‌‌ ‌‌County‌‌ ‌‌commuters, as well as work in Del Norte and Humboldt counties.
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Caltrans‌‌ ‌‌advises‌‌ ‌‌motorists‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌drive‌‌ ‌‌with‌‌ ‌‌caution‌‌ ‌‌when‌‌ ‌‌approaching‌‌ ‌‌work‌‌ ‌‌areas‌‌ ‌‌and‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌be‌‌ prepared‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌stop‌‌ ‌‌at‌‌ ‌‌traffic‌‌ ‌‌control‌‌ ‌‌stations. ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌
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The‌‌ ‌‌Caltrans‌‌ ‌‌Traffic‌‌ ‌‌Operations‌‌ ‌‌Office‌‌ ‌‌has‌‌ ‌‌reviewed‌‌ ‌‌each‌‌ ‌‌project‌‌ ‌‌and‌‌ ‌‌determined‌‌ ‌‌that‌‌ ‌‌individual‌‌ ‌‌‌project‌‌ ‌‌delays‌‌ ‌‌are‌‌ ‌‌expected‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌be‌‌ ‌‌less‌‌ ‌‌than‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌statewide‌‌ ‌‌policy‌‌ ‌‌maximum‌‌ ‌‌of‌‌ ‌‌30‌‌ ‌‌minutes‌‌ ‌‌unless‌‌ ‌‌‌noted‌‌ ‌‌otherwise. ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌

For‌‌ ‌‌updates‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌this‌‌ ‌‌list‌‌ ‌‌check‌‌ ‌‌QuickMap‌‌ ‌‌at‌‌ ‌‌‌www.dot.ca.gov‌‌‌ or‌‌ ‌‌1-800-GAS-ROAD‌‌ ‌‌‌(1-800-427-7623). ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

— Utility work west of Upper Lake near Mid Lake Road will begin on Sunday, Jan. 29. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays.

— Tree work west of Upper Lake near Mid Lake Road will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 1. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays.

Highway 29

— Road work north of Spruce Grove Road continues. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

— Road work at Route 281 will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays.

Highway 175

— Bridge work in Cobb at Estates Drive will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

— Tree work from the Mendocino County Line to south of Navarro Ridge Road will begin on Friday, Jan. 27. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays.

— Tree work from north of Ocean Drive in Gualala to Hearn Gulch will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

— Emergency work south of Jct U.S. 101 near Leggett continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

Highway 20

— Tree work east of Fort Bragg from Road 8114 to Road 350 will begin on Monday, Jan. 30. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists can expect up to five-minute delays.

Highway 101

— Slide removal at Pieta Creek Bridge continues. Northbound lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to five-minute delays.

— Bridge work at the Crawford Creek Bridge continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. weeknights. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

— Bridge work near Henry Station Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays.

— Road work south of Willits continues. A lane closure will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect minor slowdowns in the area.

— Emergency work north of Willits at Creekside Cabins will conclude on Friday, Jan. 27. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays.

— Irvine Lodge Safety Rest Area will be closed through January 2023.

— Road work in Piercy from Route 271 to the Lowell Allen Memorial Bridge will conclude on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Lane closures will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect minor slowdowns in the area.

Highway 162

— Bridge work at the Outlet Creek Bridge continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C162GA

— Road work south of Dos Rios near the Rodeo Creek Bridge continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 3 p.m. to 7 a.m. weeknights. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays.

DEL NORTE COUNTY

Highway 101

— Construction in the Last Chance Grade area. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate up to 25-minute delays.

— Tree work near Dr. Fine Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

Highway 199

— Electrical work near the Collier Tunnel Rest Area will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

Highway 36

— Shoulder work from Route 101 to Rohnerville Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays.

— Utility work at Payton Lane will occur on Monday, January 30. One-way traffic control will be in effect between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

— Slide removal east of Swimmer’s Delight will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect between 4 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 30-minute delays.

— Road work near Burr Valley Road will begin on Monday, Jan. 30. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays.

— Slipout repair near Burr Valley Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 96

— Emergency storm damage repair between Weitchpec Road and New Village Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

Highway 101

— Slipout repair from the Mendocino County Line to just north of Hartsook Inn will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 12:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Bridge work south of Phillipsville will continue. Lane closures will be in effect weekdays. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Bridge work near Myers Flat will continue. Lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Tree work between the Barkdull Road Undercrossing and Greenlaw Creek Bridge will conclude on Friday, Jan. 27. One-way traffic control will be in effect weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

— Slide removal south of Scotia will continue. A northbound lane closure will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Emergency work from ‘B’ Street to ‘D’ Street will continue. A northbound lane closure will be in effect from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Shoulder work from Route 200 to Georgia Pacific Road will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays.

Highway 211

— Emergency work at Fernbridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays.

Highway 254

— Utility work at Hooker Creek Road will occur on Wednesday, February 1. One-way traffic control will be in effect between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

— Tree work between Sorenson Road and Holmes Flat Road will occur Friday, Jan. 27, through Tuesday, Jan. 31. One-way traffic control will be in effect weekdays between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

— Part of Avenue of the Giants north of Redcrest is currently closed due to flooding. Motorists should choose an alternative route.

— Tree work between Barkdull Road and Jordan Road will conclude on Friday, Jan. 27. One-way traffic control will be in effect weekdays between 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays.

Highway 299

— Falsework installation from Route 200 to Route 101 will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8:30 to 11 p.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Roadway excavation between Willow Creek and Old Three Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.
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NORTH‌‌ ‌‌COAST, ‌‌ ‌‌Calif. — Caltrans‌‌ ‌‌reports‌‌ ‌‌that‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌following‌‌ ‌‌road‌‌ ‌‌projects‌‌ ‌‌will‌‌ ‌‌be‌‌ ‌‌taking‌‌ ‌‌place‌‌ ‌‌‌around‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌North‌‌ ‌‌Coast‌‌ ‌‌during‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌coming‌‌ ‌‌week. ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌
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Included‌‌ ‌‌are‌‌ ‌‌Mendocino‌‌ ‌‌County‌‌ ‌‌projects‌‌ ‌‌that‌‌ ‌‌may‌‌ ‌‌impact‌‌ ‌‌Lake‌‌ ‌‌County‌‌ ‌‌commuters, as well as work in Del Norte and Humboldt counties.
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Caltrans‌‌ ‌‌advises‌‌ ‌‌motorists‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌drive‌‌ ‌‌with‌‌ ‌‌caution‌‌ ‌‌when‌‌ ‌‌approaching‌‌ ‌‌work‌‌ ‌‌areas‌‌ ‌‌and‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌be‌‌ ‌‌‌prepared‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌stop‌‌ ‌‌at‌‌ ‌‌traffic‌‌ ‌‌control‌‌ ‌‌stations. ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌
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The‌‌ ‌‌Caltrans‌‌ ‌‌Traffic‌‌ ‌‌Operations‌‌ ‌‌Office‌‌ ‌‌has‌‌ ‌‌reviewed‌‌ ‌‌each‌‌ ‌‌project‌‌ ‌‌and‌‌ ‌‌determined‌‌ ‌‌that‌‌ ‌‌individual‌‌ ‌‌‌project‌‌ ‌‌delays‌‌ ‌‌are‌‌ ‌‌expected‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌be‌‌ ‌‌less‌‌ ‌‌than‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌statewide‌‌ ‌‌policy‌‌ ‌‌maximum‌‌ ‌‌of‌‌ ‌‌30‌‌ ‌‌minutes‌‌ ‌‌unless‌‌ ‌‌‌noted‌‌ ‌‌otherwise. ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌

For‌‌ ‌‌updates‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌this‌‌ ‌‌list‌‌ ‌‌check‌‌ ‌‌QuickMap‌‌ ‌‌at‌‌ ‌‌‌www.dot.ca.gov‌‌‌ or‌‌ ‌‌1-800-GAS-ROAD‌‌ ‌‌‌(1-800-427-7623). ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 29

— Road work north of Spruce Grove Road continues. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

Highway 281

— Road work at Route 281 will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays.

Highway 175

— Bridge work in Cobb at Estates Drive will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

— Tree work from north of Ocean Drive in Gualala to Hearn Gulch will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

— Emergency work will occur in Manchester from Stoneboro Road to Garcia River on Friday, Jan. 20. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

— Emergency work north of Manchester from Alder Creek Beach to Elk Creek will conclude on Friday, Jan. 20. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays.

— Emergency work south of Jct U.S. 101 near Leggett continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

Highway 20

— Road work will occur west of Road 10 on Saturday, Jan. 21. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists can anticipate up to 15-minute delays.

Highway 101

— Slide removal at Pieta Creek Bridge continues. Northbound lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to five-minute delays.

— Bridge work at the Crawford Creek Bridge continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. weeknights. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

— Bridge work near Henry Station Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays.

— Road work south of Willits continues. A lane closure will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect minor slowdowns in the area.

— Road work from Big Trails Drive to Route 162 will begin on Friday, Jan. 20. A lane closure will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays.

— Irvine Lodge Safety Rest Area will be closed through January 2023.

— Road work in Piercy from Route 271 to the Lowell Allen Memorial Bridge continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect minor slowdowns in the area.

Highway 162

— Bridge work at the Outlet Creek Bridge continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays.

— Tree work at the Eel River Bridge continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

— Road work south of Dos Rios near the Rodeo Creek Bridge continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 3 p.m. to 7 a.m. weeknights. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays.

DEL NORTE COUNTY

Highway 101

— Construction in the Last Chance Grade area. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate up to 25-minute delays.

— Tree work near Dr. Fine Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

Highway 199

— Electrical work near the Collier Tunnel Rest Area will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

Highway 36

— Slide removal east of Swimmer’s Delight continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should anticipate up to 30-minute delays.

Highway 101

— Road work from the Mendocino County Line to just north of Hartsook Inn will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 12:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Bridge work south of Phillipsville will continue. Lane closures will be in effect weekdays. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Bridge work near Myers Flat will continue. Lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Tree work between the Barkdull Road Undercrossing and Greenlaw Creek Bridge will begin on Friday, Jan. 20. One-way traffic control will be in effect weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

— Slide removal south of Scotia will continue. A northbound lane closure will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Emergency work from ‘B’ Street to ‘D’ Street will continue. A northbound lane closure will be in effect from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Shoulder work from Route 200 to Georgia Pacific Road will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays.

— Utility work between Hilton Road and First Baptist Church will occur on Tuesday, Jan. 24. One-way traffic control will be in effect between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays.

Highway 211

— Emergency work at Fernbridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays.

Highway 254

— Tree work along Avenue of the Giants between Eel River and Williams Grove State Park will begin on Friday, Jan. 20. One-way traffic control will be in effect at rotating locations between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. In addition, a full closure may need to occur on Friday, Jan. 20, near Fish Creek Road. Motorists should have an alternative route planned.

— Part of Avenue of the Giants north of Redcrest is currently closed due to flooding. Motorists should choose an alternative route.

Highway 255

— Bridge work south of Access Road will begin on Monday, Jan. 23. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays.

Highway 299

— Falsework installation from Route 200 to Route 101 will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8:45 p.m. to 11 p.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Emergency culvert repair near Old 3 Creek Road began on Tuesday, Jan. 17. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Lake County California Women for Agriculture has awarded mini-grants to three Lake County K-6 elementary schools for their school garden projects.

The criteria for application was K-6 school garden projects to enhance student learning about where food comes from with one $250 grant to be awarded per school.

Dorothy Torres, teacher and garden coordinator, will work with Kelseyville Elementary students starting seeds for spring planting. Vegetables and flowers will be planted in their garden beds.

Coyote Valley Elementary’s principal Matt Coit’s students will be filling their raised garden beds with new plants. Specifically fruits and vegetables with a special sensory section for herbs and flowers for the students to touch, feel and smell.

At Riviera Elementary School volunteers MIchelle Malm and Leslie Gray are re-opening the Riviera Roots School Garden. The garden has many needs to get up and running, from equipment, bulk compost, soil, seed trays and one gallon plastic planting pots.

“We are delighted to assist these dedicated volunteers in helping students understand how food is grown,” Lake County California Women for Agriculture said in its Thursday announcement of the awards.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. — The first meeting of 100+ Women Strong in Lake County of the New Year will take place at the Soper Reese Theatre in Lakeport on Wednesday, Feb. 8.

The meeting will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Come and enjoy all the excitement and meet your new Steering Committee: Michele Carson, Gretchen Ferguson, Kim Darnell and Nancy Johnson.

There will be mingling, networking, food and beverages, and, most importantly, at the end of the night, a local Lake County charity will be selected to receive a very generous donation that is made possible by women of Lake County.

Women who are interested in joining this organization are welcome to preregister before Jan. 31 to be able to vote in at the February meeting.

If you don’t get your application in by Jan. 31, no worries you’ll be able to vote at the next meeting in May 2023.

Visit the group's website to download the commitment form. You can also visit their Facebook page and find all the information on being a part of this special, amazing group of women making a huge impact on Lake County.

The Lake County chapter, founded in 2017, is part of a worldwide coalition of similar organizations and was created as a community effort to fundraise for Lake County based nonprofit organizations.

The group consists of women in Lake County from all ages, walks of life and professions united by their commitment to donate $400 per year to different Lake County nonprofit organizations.

It meets once every three months and three local, pre-vetted, nonprofit organizations are invited to give brief presentations in hopes of being selected by 100+ Women Strong.

One of the three nonprofits is selected by a majority vote of the group after the presentation and receives $100 from each and every member of 100+ Women Strong, Lake County.

At the conclusion of the event, a winner is chosen and the winning nonprofit will receive a generous donation, made possible by women of Lake County.

For more information about this organization or to register to join, please visit www.100womenstronginlakecounty.com.
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The mystery section at the Middletown Branch of the Lake County Library. Courtesy photo.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Library's Winter Reading Challenge has begun.

The library is hosting the Winter Reading Challenge as a fun way for residents to challenge themselves to read more in the New Year. Reading has a host of benefits that can have a positive impact on life.

The library has programs for pre-K, kids, teens, and adults. Children who can't quite read on their own can still sign up and parents can record the books that they read together.

Residents can register for the challenge on the Library's website. Registration is open at any time until the end of the challenge on March 18. Anyone who wants to sign up can visit the library website at http://library.lakecountyca.gov and click “Winter Reading Challenge” under Events.

Residents can also register by visiting their local branch.

Once registered, residents can start reading library books to get points by logging their reading, either online or by visiting the library.

Residents can read eBooks, print books, audiobooks, comics, or magazines — all reading counts for the challenge as long as it comes from the library.

Participants complete the challenge by earning 1,000 points. Those who finish the challenge get to pick out a brand new book and be the very first person to check it out. This book will then become part of the library collection with their name inside commemorating their reading achievement.

These books are provided by the Friends of the Lake County Library, a community non-profit membership organization.

Reading is such an important way to build literacy skills. More than just the ability to read and write — a high level of literacy helps people understand complex ideas and communicate effectively with the world around them. Making reading a habit has a host of benefits such as combating stress, building empathy, and keeping the mind sharp throughout life.

Visit the Lake County Library Website at http://library.lakecountyca.gov.

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