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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Calling all seventh through 12th graders in Lake and Mendocino Counties: Are you interested in culinary, criminal justice, music technology, chemistry, human services or business?
Plan on attending the “My Future, My Way” workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at Mendocino College in Lakeport.
Come explore careers and college in a day of fun, food and prizes.
This interactive workshop also will include sessions on personal finance, scholarships and employment.
Additional breakouts include a panel of college students from a variety of colleges to share their experiences as well as a “Healthy Body, Healthy Mind” session.
During Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, students will pick from three options including military fitness, Zumba or yoga.
The goal of this free workshop is to encourage students to start thinking about their future. Whether you know what you want to be and what college you want to attend or you’ve never given it much thought, you can get help exploring the possibilities. It’s your future, plan it your way.
This workshop is offered free of charge and includes snacks, waters, lunch, canvas bag, note pad and pen. Raffle prizes will include a variety of gift cards.
Transportation will be available to and from Lower Lake High School only and students must be preregistered to take the bus.
To register for the event, paper registration forms are available at each of the schools, online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FM722V6 or by phone 994-9001. Space is limited.
For more information contact Tammy Serpa, program specialist with the Lake County Office of Education, at 707-994-9001, Extension 101.
My Future, My Way is funded by SB70 funds provided by Mendocino College. For more information about the program visit http://www.lakecoe.org/departments/program_subpages/rop_in_lake_county/507 .
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UKIAH, Calif. – Mendocino College hosted the 28th annual Native American Motivation Day on Feb. 7.
More than 200 students from sixth grade through college were involved in the activities that included seminars, a keynote motivational speaker, college information sharing, and career and budget planning.
Mendocino College President Arturo Reyes welcomed the participants and challenged them to excel in school and become leaders.
College recruiters from UC Davis, Cal State Sacramento, Cal State East Bay, Cal State Chico and Mendocino College met with students to discuss admission requirements and encouraged participants to continue their education after high school.
American Indian students and community members attended from throughout Lake and Mendocino counties, as well as from the bay area.
Rebecca “Maggie” Magdalena Escobedo-Steele was the motivational speaker who provided a challenging message about living a life that was worthy of students’ talents.
Steele is the founder of 7th Generation Warriors for Peace, a program dedicated to working with youth to prevent violence, gang conflict, promote healing and evoke empowerment.
She challenged negative peer pressure and encouraged the students to heighten their natural born talents.
Steele warned how the path of drugs or gangs would ultimately limit the students’ potential. She inspired the participants to fly like an eagle and avoid living like a chicken.
The day ended with a traditional Indian taco lunch provided by the community members who helped prepare and lead the event.
This event demonstrated Mendocino College’s commitment to serving the diverse population in the region and strong support of a community collaboration to empower American Indian youth by providing them with encouraging role models and a positive message about the power of an education.
The Mendocino College Native American Advisory Council sponsored the event with the help of college staff, the Mendocino College Foundation, and many tribal and community agencies.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lakeport Christian Center Preschool celebrated Valentine's Day on Thursday, Feb. 13, with a fun party.
Five circles of friends enjoyed the party.
The preschool has just a few spots open and they are filling quickly, so call today to reserve a spot for your child. The school is NCO approved.
For more information call 707-262-5520.
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SPOKANE, Wash. – Rylie Gabehart of Lakeport, Calif., has been named to the Whitworth University Laureate Society for fall semester 2013.
Gabehart qualified for the academic honors society by maintaining a grade point average of at least 3.75 during the semester.
Located in Spokane, Wash., Whitworth is a private liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian church.
The university, which has an enrollment of nearly 3,000 students, offers 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.