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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Lake County Office of Education’s Career Technical Education Department has opened a computer lab at the Clearlake Community School on Old Highway 53 in Clearlake.
This department will allow high school students and adults to access the lab to learn a variety of programs and tools such as Microsoft Office, Windows 8, iPads, computer basics, Facebook as well as take practice exams for the GED, SAT and more.
These programs are available for students to work independently when the lab is open. Headphones will be provided or personal headphones may be brought into the program.
A classroom teacher is available as needed for individual assistance when group instruction is not occurring. Whole group instructional classes will become available in the months to come. At the end of each course students will perform an assessment before receiving a certificate of completion.
The lab is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and occasional Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The cost of the lab is $25 per month, due on the first of each month. The month of May is free with the purchase of June.
Visit http://www.lakecoe.org/programs/rop_in_lake_county for current dates, times and closures.
The CTE Department is also in the process of bringing back the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Program.
Pending state approval, the course will begin in July/August at the Clearlake campus on Monday and Wednesday evenings, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Clinical hours will occur at Meadowood Nursing Center.
The cost of the program is $1,700 and includes textbook, workbook, stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, thermometer, gait belt, drug testing, fingerprinting, background check and state exam fee.
Space is limited to 15 students and will be accepted on a first come basis. Applications will be available once approval is received from the state department. We hope to offer additional medical courses in the future including medical assistant, home health aide and phlebotomy.
For more information on either of these programs you may call the Clearlake Community School at 995-9523, visit http://www.lakecoe.org/programs/rop_in_lake_county or email Tammy Serpa at
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lakeport Christian Center preschoolers hosted their mommies, grandmas and aunts at the Mothers Day Tea on Thursday, May 9.
They sang their hearts out and then enjoyed a fun time with their loved ones.
The next big event for the preschoolers is their graduation ceremony on Tuesday, June 11, at 6:30 p.m.
The public is encouraged to attend.
There are still spots available for the Preschool Summer Enrichment Program titled "Summer Fun".
For more information call 707-262-5520.
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MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Lake County International Charter School is celebrating the end of its eighth year of operation and is preparing for its sixth annual Live & Give Celebration & Auction.
This year the fun, adults-only, event is themed “A Night at the Cabaret” and will be held on Saturday, May 18, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Hidden Valley Community Center.
It features live entertainment, music, dancing and exotic performances.
Come enjoy local wines, live and silent auctions, and enter to win your choice of raffle prizes. Complimentary first beer or glass of wine is offered with your admission of $30 per person.
Tickets are available at Chic Le Chef in HVL or at LCICS in Middletown. Must be 21 to attend. ID will be checked.
All proceeds benefit educational programs at LCICS, which is a free, public charter school open to all K-7 students in Lake County.
It provides students with an inquiry/project-based enriched education in a nurturing environment and is the only site-based public charter school in Lake County.
For more information please call the LCICS office at 707-987-3063, email
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UKIAH, Calif. The Mendocino College Faculty Association has had a busy year.
New Co-Chairs Sarah Walsh and Tascha Whetzel have taken on the leadership of the Faculty Association.
As Whetzel explains, “As a new faculty member several years ago, I was impressed with the generosity of the Faculty Association to students and staff alike. When the association was looking for volunteers to chair the group, Sarah and I were eager to take on the task.”
Throughout the year, the Faculty Association supports a variety of important causes which support students and educators at Mendocino College.
Through instructor payroll deductions each month, the Faculty Association collects funds throughout the year which are used to honor students, teachers, and staff at Mendocino College.
A major portion of the money collected by the association goes to the Faculty Association Scholarships which will be given out at the Scholarship Ceremony on May 10.
Scholarship recipients are nominated by faculty and are recognized for their achievements in and out of the classroom.
This year there will be 25 students recognized, receiving a total of $2,800. All students nominated this year will receive a monetary award of $100 or $200 dollars.
“It is a delight to be able to give money to deserving students,” said Walsh. “The money is a tremendous help to students but the recognition of their efforts is so important as well.”
In addition to student scholarships, the Faculty Association makes memorial donations to the Yvonne Sligh Book Voucher program in memory of family members who have passed.
Recently the association recognized Mendocino College Classified Staff for Administrative Professionals Day on April 24. All Mendocino College staff members received a thank you card and a $5 Schat’s Bakery gift card.
“This is a great way to thank staff for their year round commitment to Mendocino College,” said Whetzel.
Currently the association is in the process of selecting full time faculty, part time faculty, and classified /staff excellence award recipients.
Faculty nominate their peers for awards and past Full Time Faculty Excellence Recipients choose the current award winners. Each recognized staff member will receive a cash prize as well as a plaque.
For more information, contact Sara Walsh at 707-468-3122.