LAKEPORT
Lake County Hone Wine and Beer Market Festival June 8
The 2024 Lake County Home Wine and Beer Makers' Festival comes to Lakeport's Library Park this year on Saturday, June 8, from noon to 5 p.m. This family-friendly event has been going on for 22 years and is the largest fundraiser for the Lake County Symphony Association, which supports the Lake County Symphony, Community and Youth Orchestra, in-school music programs, and Allegro scholarship programs.
All home winemakers and brewers are eligible for the gold, silver and bronze ribbons awarded for a range of varietals and brews. All amateur participants will have a chance to win the popular "Peoples' Choice" awards voted on by attendees, with results announced during the festival. As usual, tasters will also have a chance to sample wines from several Lake County commercial wineries, including Smiling Dogs, Rosa D'Oro, R Vineyards, Six Sigma and Brassfield Estate.
Don't drink wine or beer? You can skip the entry fee and spend your time looking- and buying- original arts and crafts, clothing, and agricultural products. Non-tasters can support the symphony by purchasing "barrel of wine" raffle tickets or by participating in the popular silent auction, which features a variety of unique items donated by local businesses, along with original creations donated by artists. Congressman Mike Thompson is again donating products from his Lake County vineyard along with a nicely boxed U.S. flag flown at the Capitol.
As always, there will be plenty of delicious food choices, including Danae's Desserts, Wholly Bowls & Rolls, La Catrina Mexican Food Truck, and Island Soul's Caribbean specialties.
And, of course, there will be music. Twining Time features Anita Blu on keyboard and John Wagenot on guitar offering up their favorite R&B and folk tunes along with some of their originals.
Advance tickets are $30 and are available locally at Watershed Books, Wine in the Willows, Lake County Chamber of Commerce, and Fore Family Vineyards. Tickets are also available online at Eventbrite. For the latest Winefest information go to https://lakecountywinefest.com. (Home winemakers, brewers and participating vendors can find registration forms and deadline dates at the same website.) Visit Lake County Winefest on Facebook for more information.
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AUBURN, Calif.
Caution urged near rivers and streams due to cold, swift flows from Spring snowmelt
Water flows are cold and higher in rivers and streams due to the spring snowmelt. Outdoor recreationists should remain aware and cautious as higher flows mean dangerously cold, swiftly moving water.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) urges those who venture near rivers and streams to take extra precautions, especially around hydroelectric facilities and dams, where flow conditions can change rapidly. Swimming in cold, swift water is not recommended.
"The melting snowpack is creating cold, higher flows," said Dave Gabbard, PG&E Vice President of Power Generation. "We encourage everyone recreating in or near water to be situationally aware and have a plan to quickly and safely escape in case of changing water flows and cold temperatures."
Most California rivers are fed by snowmelt, making them cold even in summer. Simple actions can save lives, such as recognizing if the water is too cold or swift, knowing your limits, wearing a life jacket or simply by not entering the water when conditions seem unsafe.
Below are some water safety tips:
Know the risks
- Prevention is the best way to save a person from drowning. By the time a person is struggling in the water, a rescue is extremely unlikely and places the rescuer at risk.
- Sudden immersion in cold water can stimulate the "gasp reflex," causing an involuntary inhalation of air or water. It can even trigger cardiac arrest, temporary paralysis, hypothermia and drowning. When faced with swift water, even the strongest swimmers can be easily overwhelmed.
- Cold water entering the ear canal can cause vertigo and disorientation. This can confuse swimmers, potentially causing them to venture deeper into the water.
- Cold water also reduces body heat 25 to 30 times faster than air does at the same temperature and causes impairment that can be fatal.
Know your limits
Swimming in open water is more difficult than in a swimming pool. People tire more quickly and can get into trouble.
Many unseen obstacles can be lurking below the water's surface. This is especially the case during spring and early summer snowmelt. Rising water can make these obstacles even more treacherous. Guided trips for inexperienced paddlers are recommended.
Wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket
Conditions change quickly in open water and even the best swimmers can misjudge the water and their skills when boating or swimming.
Adult supervision
Actively supervise children in and around open bodies of water, giving them your undivided attention. Do not assume that someone is watching them. Appoint a designated "water watcher," taking turns with other adults. Use the buddy system and never swim alone.
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