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UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Bernie Butcher, the owner of the Tallman House Hotel and the Blue Wing restaurant, along with Allie Schell, an Upper Lake high school graduate, visited and spoke with the senior math class at Upper Lake High School on Thursday, Oct. 11.
The talk was part of a Thursday speaker series in teacher Teresa Dunne’s class.
Butcher and Schell discussed various education and employment options available to seniors after they graduate high school.
Schell related her decision making process to the students regarding her choice to remain in Upper Lake, working for The Blue Wing, while attending Mendocino Junior College.
Butcher described all of the deductions taken from a typical paycheck and he gave the students an historical tour of the images present on U.S. one dollar bill.
If you would like to become involved in the Thursday speaker series, please contact Teresa Dunne at 707-275-2338, Extension 115.
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MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Lake County International Charter School (LCICS) is kicking off its eighth year of operations with a Dance-a-Thon fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 20.
The Dance-a-Thon will take place from from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Middletown Lions Club, 15399 Central Park Road in Middletown.
Proceeds from the event will go towards health, fitness, and nutrition programs at LCICS such as their organic garden, compostable lunch plates, peaceful playground components and physical education equipment.
The dance-fitness marathon will include five hours of alternating Jazzercise and Zumba, as well as a sampling of Bellywood Bootcamp and Hot Cool Down.
A lineup of beloved, talented instructors from throughout Lake County are volunteering their time to promote awareness of the fun of dance fitness and the importance of exercise and healthy eating.
Complimentary nutritious finger foods and a first glass of wine, as well as shot-sized samples of fresh juices, smoothies and Kombucha are included in the price of each $15 ticket. Additional servings of wine, and healthy beverages will be available for purchase.
The Dance-a-Thon is an adult-focused event, but to encourage fitness and nutrition awareness amongst our youth 16 and up and young adults are also welcome. Wine only will be served to those 21 and over with a valid photo ID.
The event will also feature silent auctions, raffles and opportunities to win a grand prize as well as additional prizes for participation in all dance sessions.
Come for the whole evening or for part of it. Enjoy tasty, healthy foods and beverages and participate in a variety of dance-fitness methods. Dance and mingle with friends and community.
Join them for an evening of energizing fun, fitness and great company, and help support the health of our children.
Tickets for this fun fitness event can be purchased at LCICS or on the www.LCICS.org Web site via PayPal by clicking on the Dance-a-Thon link.
Tickets also will be available for purchase at the Lake County Jazzercise studio in Middletown, and at most Zumba classes throughout the county.
For more information please call the LCICS office at 707-987-3063, email
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UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Diane DeVries, owner of DD's coffee shop on Main Street in Upper Lake, spoke to Teresa Dunn’s senior math class at Upper Lake High School on Thursday, Oct. 4.
DeVries’ visit was part of an ongoing Thursday speaker series related to financial literacy.
The students learned about the benefits and responsibilities of owning and running a small business.
Topics discusses included, how to get started, funding, pricing your product, tax responsibility, liability, profitability and so much more. DeVries also took questions from students.
She and her husband, James DeVries, a contractor and Upper Lake graduate, live locally.
They both believe in pricing their products and services so as to give their customers a reason to return.
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UKIAH, Calif. – “Gala on the Green,” Mendocino College Foundation’s annual fundraiser to benefit Mendocino College students and programs, is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 2013. Organizers are excited to announce that for the first time the 2013 event will be held at Mendocino College’s Ukiah campus in the newly developed Student Plaza area.
“We are bringing the Gala home, “announced Richard Cooper, special events chair and foundation vice president. “It’s time to let people see and experience our incredible campus.”
In addition, this year’s event will be combined with the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program’s annual fundraiser Vine & Dine, which similar to the gala provides student scholarships.
MESA students come from a variety of backgrounds, but all are eligible to receive financial aide and are first generation college students.
The MESA Program at Mendocino Community College supports students majoring in architecture, biology, business, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics and nursing.
MESA provides tutoring support, MESA Club and center, winter and summer math institutes, summer science institute, access to scholarships, leadership development, assistance in the transfer process, calculator and equipment checkout and academic excellence workshops and shadow classes for all non-remedial problem-based math and science classes.
This event will be held in the newly developed Student Plaza which is located in between the new Library/Learning Center Building and the former library building which will be home to the College bookstore, Schat’s Bakery and student activities. The setting is beautiful with a breathtaking view of Ukiah’s eastern hills.
The gala festivities include dinner, wine, auctions, campus tours, music and wine and appetizer samplings.
The event begins at 5 p.m. and will be preceded by an optional tours and a surprise event between 4 and 5 p.m.
More than 325 people showed their support by attending last year’s Gala on the Green which raised more than $84,000 for scholarships and educational programs.
Event and support sponsors are needed for the event, according to organizers.
Sponsorship levels are named in memory of foundation donors. The highest level is in honor of George Szanik who generously gifted his estate to the Mendocino College Foundation.
Sponsors receive tables at the event, name listings in programs and media releases, advertising on their website and Facebook page.
Additionally, sponsors are named in large bulk mailings and radio advertising. Inclusion in advertising varies depending on the level of sponsorship.
Businesses, organizations and individuals interested in providing a gala sponsorship are urged to call the foundation office, 707-467-1018.
Tickets for the event are $100 per person. Tables for eight may be reserved for $700. Additional information about tickets and table reservations is available on the foundation’s Web site, http://foundation.mendocino.edu .
Sponsors for the 2013 event include Selzer Realty, TLCD Architecture, Mendo Lake Credit Union, Savings Bank of Mendocino County, Skunk Train, Richard Cooper, Cater/Knight/Momsen Attorneys At Law, Midstate Construction, Weibel Family Winery, SHN Consulting, Gary Nix, Wright Contracting, Jay & Lisa Epstein-State Farm Insurance, Gary & Edelgard Smith, Frank R. Howard Hospital, Stan’s Maple Café, John Goldsmith & Rand Rodgers-Wells Fargo Advisors, Sutter Lakeside Hospital, Lake County Friends of Mendocino College, Kit Elliott and George Husaruk and Diane Daubeneck.
For more information about the 2013 Gala or about the Mendocino College Foundation, visit the Foundation’s website at http://foundation.mendocino.edu or the gala Web site at www.galaonthegreen.org .