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LAKE COUNTY – Tuleyome, a nonprofit based in Woodland, is starting the fourth season of its underserved teen rafting program and is looking for volunteers.
This summer the group will take almost 180 disadvantaged teens from Colusa, Lake and Yolo counties rafting down Cache Creek.
The group needs the community's help, because they depend on experienced volunteer kayakers to help get the kids safely and happily down the river: helping kids scope the rapids, maneuver themselves off rocks and provide general encouragement.
The teens involved are from group homes, foster care, after-school programs and American Indian tribes. The teens look forward to the trips every year, and without volunteers, this program would simply not be possible.
The upcoming trip dates are June 11, June 18, June 19, June 25, June 26 and July 9.
If you would like to get involved, please contact outreach director and campaign coordinator Vallerye Anderson at 530-383-0789, or email her at
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For all who are interested in a guided tour of Anderson Marsh with Tom Nixon can meet at 8 a.m. in the parking lot. Please bring water and dress in layers.
The event features music from local bands such as The Ryan Family, Don Coffin’s Mandolin Ensemble, Cobb Stompers, Dennis Purcell, Jill Shaw & Sarah Ticheva, Merilark & Bob Johnson with Anna McAtee, Tom Nixon and Ed & Lavonne Moore.
Ranch House tours will be scheduled throughout the day. Times are 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Registration will take place 15 minutes prior to each tour and is limited to 15 people.
Children’s games and activities will be coordinated by Children’s Museum of Art & Science and include big baggy pants races, old-fashioned sack races and other old-style games for young and old.
Food and beverages will be provided by Konocti Unified School District Culinary Pathway Program.
Fun for the entire family at a price that is easy on the pocketbook: $2 for adults and $1 for children. Ranch House Tours and guided walks are free.
Sorry, no ice chests, food or alcohol for this event and absolutely no dogs (except service dogs) are admitted to the park. There will be no seating provided – please bring a blanket or lawn chair.
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Middle school aged youth will be taught basic safety in the water, as well as basic paddling skills in canoes and paddleboards.
The more daring and athletic may learn the challenging sport of Olympic flatwater kayaking. Beginners move into advanced paddling when they are ready, repeat beginner sessions are OK.
The cost is $50 for the summer.
For high school students there will be a rowing camp from Saturday, June 20, through Saturday, June 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Rowing will be done in eight man shells and some sculling.
The adult rowing camp will run concurrently in the evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is $100.
For more information contact Mike Sullivan at 707-349-9779,
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Time is running out to help the BoatUS Foundation honor those who have made a significant contribution towards improving waterway health and educating boaters about environmental issues.
The 2009 BoatUS Foundation Environmental Leadership Award will be given to a group, organization, company, marina or individual who has worked hard to make a difference — but only if local boaters help the Foundation identify nominees.
The deadline to apply is June 30, 2009.
“Look around you and you may find a person, business or local organization who has made a real impact,” said Susan Shingledecker, director of environmental programs for the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water.
“For example, the award could go to a group that has cleaned up miles of beaches, a hometown marina that has led the way in helping keep our waterways clean, or a boat club member who has spearheaded a local environmental education campaign,” she added.
The winner also receives $1,000 to help continue their environmental efforts.
The award was created to complement the efforts of the BoatUS Foundation, which has a long history of working with waterway users, marinas and local organizations throughout the country to help bring environmental messages directly to boaters.
Applications and more information about the award are available at www.BoatUS.com/Foundation.
Any questions may be directed to Shingledecker at