Dr. Glenda Humiston, California State Director at the US Department of Agriculture, is the featured presenter at a Thrive Lake County meeting to be held on August 20th.

Humiston brings over 25 years of experience working on public policy development and program implementation supporting rural development and sustainable communities to the Agency.

Her interesting and informative presentation to Thrive Lake County will offer an update to the contents of an August 2012 report released by the California Financial Opportunities Roundtable, “Access to Capital” (http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/Reports/CA-CalFOR.pdf). This report was created as a result of forty-three Town Hall forums held throughout California where participants offered many recommendations on what was needed to create jobs, grow our economy and develop sustainable communities.

The Thrive Lake County meeting will be held at Dancing Tree People Farm, 1445 Pitney Lane in Upper Lake, on August 20th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The ticket price is either a contribution of one potluck item to share with 6-8 people, two time bank Hours, or $10. Participants who arrive early or stay late to set-up or clean-up will earn time bank Hours for their help. Bring your own plate, cup, and utensils.

Thrive Lake County is a grassroots economic development organization that values people and planet as well as profit. For more information about Thrive Lake County, visit their website at http://thrivelakecounty.org, phone 707-413-0220.

LakeWorks and Thrive Lake County are looking for Lake County Makers of crafts and useful products for the home and pets to submit an application for their creations to be sold at a “Lake Made” retail space opening in Lakeport this fall.

“We’re looking for quality products to interest both Lake County residents and visitors alike." says Cheri Holden, creator of LakeWorks. “There are many fine crafters,  artists, and home product makers in our county who could benefit from the exposure in our retail space. Makers will be paid a commission on sales. This commission goes up in their favor the more help they provide in supporting the retail space. We’re especially looking right now for an entrepreneur/maker willing to share the risk by performing the Shop Manager role in our project.”  

Carol Cole-Lewis, Thrive Lake County coordinator explained Thrive Lake County’s role in this project. “We’re coordinating what may be a five-county effort to create a “North Bay Made” brand. This would give even more exposure to a broader market for Lake County crafters to sell their wares. The “Lake Made” retail space in Lakeport is the first step in the process.”

Cole-Lewis continued, “The space will be somewhat modeled on the Share Exchange Buy Local retail space in Santa Rosa. The Share Exchange has generously offered documentation and planning which will shorten our time for creating the Lake Made retail space dramatically.”

Makers interested in having their products evaluated are asked to email their contact information, a picture of their wares and a product description to Holden at cheri@watershedbookco.com.

Both LakeWorks and Thrive Lake County are located at 307 N. Main Street in Lakeport next to Watershed Books. The Thrive Lake County office is open M-F from 10am to 1pm. Thrive Lake County can be found on the internet at http://thrivelakecounty.org.  

The Time Bank of Thrive Lake County reached its 300th member on Monday, July 29th.

“We’re really excited by this achievement,” says John Saare, North Lake and Technical Coordinator for the Time Bank of Thrive Lake County. “People all over the county are exchanging time rather than cash for services they absolutely need, or for services they otherwise wouldn’t have received if they had to pay cash for them. Office help, work around the house and yard, transportation, Santa Rosa ‘Trader Joe’ runs are all services people can and have benefited from.”

Carol Cole-Lewis, Thrive Lake County Coordinator and Time Bank Project Coordinator explained why this number is so important. “We are finally reaching a critical mass where the momentum we’ve established will begin to sustain itself. In the beginning, it was more difficult to get your needs met because of the limited number of people in the system. With more members, there’s a greater possibility of being helped, and of finding someone to help.”

Cole-Lewis continued, “More importantly, we have noticed a marked improvement of the percentage of Time Bankers doing trades every month. The month of July saw close to 20% of our members making a transaction. The Time Bank really works when people participate!”

The Time Bank is open to any Lake County resident, business, or organization. The next free orientation brunch for new and prospective members is on Saturday August 10 from 10am to Noon at the Kelseyville Methodist/Unitarian Universalist Church at 3810 Main St. Kelseyville (across from the Saw Shop).


The Time Bank Lakeport Office on 307 N. Main Street is open from 10am to 1pm Monday - Friday. The Clearlake Office at the Clearlake Food Pantry (14832 Lakeshore, Clearlake) is open 11am to 1pm Thursdays.

For more information about Time Bank of Thrive Lake County, visit their website at http://timebanklakeco.org, phone 707-413-0220.

 

The Time Bank of Thrive Lake County will hold a "Time Bank Orientation Meet-Up Brunch" on Saturday, August 10th from 10am to 12pm at the Kelseyville Methodist/UU Church on 3810 Main Street in Kelseyville (across the street from the Saw Shop).

This fun and education event is open to members and potential members of the time bank. The agenda includes an introduction to the concept of time banking, a time for questions and answers, and activities designed to get participants started in time banking. 

All ages welcome. Admission is free, and you can earn hours from the Time Bank from this event in the following ways: 1) One hour will be provided for anybody who brings a breakfast or brunch food item to share with eight other people. 2) One hour will be provided for anybody who brings a friend to the event. 3) One hour will be provided to anyone who stays for the entire event and completes the orientation.

The Time Bank of Thrive Lake County helps Lake County residents get necessary services through allowing the exchange of time instead of cash. To find out more about the Time Bank of Thrive Lake County or for more information about this event, visit the Thrive Lake County website at http://thrivelakecounty.org/time-bank.html, send an email to admin@timebanklakeco.com, or telephone 707-413-0220. 

If you're planning on watching the parade in Lakeport this Saturday, take a moment to stop by the Time Bank of Thrive Lake County office on Main Street next to Watershed Books between 10am to noon.

We'll have refreshments for your enjoyment, and people available to answer your questions about time banking - a bank where people exchange time instead of cash.

For more information about the Time Bank of Thrive Lake County, visit our web page at http://thrivelakecounty.org/time-bank.html, email timebanklakeco@gmail.com, or call us at 707-413-0220. 

(Lakeport, CA) The Time Bank of Thrive Lake County will hold a "Time Bank Meet-Up Brunch" on Saturday, June 22nd from 10am to 12pm at the Middletown Methodist Church, 15833 Armstrong Street, Middletown.

This fun and education event is open to current, new, and potential members of the time bank. The first hour will be focused on acquainting new and prospective members on the concept of time banking, and the second hour will be a "Quick Exchange Line Up" where members meet to get and give services. After the meeting,  there will be time set aside for people wanting time bank software education, as well as a get-together among people wishing to become involved with building the time bank.

All ages welcome. Admission is free, and you can earn hours from the Time Bank from this event in the following ways: 1) One hour will be provided for anybody who brings a breakfast or brunch food item to share with eight other people. 2) One hour will be provided for anybody who brings a friend to the event. 3) One hour will be provided to anyone who stays for the entire event and completes the orientation.

The Time Bank of Thrive Lake County helps Lake County residents get necessary services through allowing the exchange of time instead of cash. To find out more about the Time Bank of Thrive Lake County or for more information about this event, visit the Thrive Lake County website at http://thrivelakecounty.org/time-bank.html, send an email to admin@timebanklakeco.com, or telephone 707-413-0220. 

(Lakeport, CA) The Time Bank of Thrive Lake County will hold a "Time Bank Meet-Up Brunch" on Saturday, May 11th from 10am to 12pm at the Lucerne Community Clinic , Route 20 (at 14th Avenue) in Lucerne.

This fun and education event is open to current, new, and potential members of the time bank. The first hour will be focused on acquainting new and prospective members on the concept of time banking, and the second hour will be a "Quick Exchange Line Up" where members meet to get and give services. After the meeting,  there will be time set aside for people wanting time bank software education, as well as a get-together among people wishing to become involved with building the time bank.


All ages welcome. Admission is free, and you can earn hours from the Time Bank from this event in the following ways: 1) One hour will be provided for anybody who brings a breakfast or brunch food item to share with eight other people. 2) One hour will be provided for anybody who brings a friend to the event. 3) One hour will be provided to anyone who stays for the entire event and completes the orientation.

The Time Bank of Thrive Lake County helps Lake County residents get necessary services through allowing the exchange of time instead of cash. To find out more about the Time Bank of Thrive Lake County or for more information about this event, visit the Thrive Lake County website at http://thrivelakecounty.org/time-bank.html, send an email to admin@timebanklakeco.com, or telephone 707-413-0220. 

The Time Bank of Thrive Lake County will hold a "Time Bank Orientation Brunch" on Saturday, April 13th from 10am to 12pm at the Clearlake Methodist Church on 14521 Pearl Ave in Clearlake.

This fun and education event is open to members and potential members of the time bank. The agenda includes an introduction to the concept of time banking, a time for questions and answers, and an activity designed to get participants started in time banking. 

All ages welcome. Admission is free, and you can earn hours from the Time Bank from this event in the following ways: 1) One hour will be provided for anybody who brings a breakfast or brunch food item to share with eight other people. 2) One hour will be provided for anybody who brings a friend to the event. 3) One hour will be provided to anyone who stays for the entire event and completes the orientation.

The Time Bank of Thrive Lake County helps Lake County residents get necessary services through allowing the exchange of time instead of cash. To find out more about the Time Bank of Thrive Lake County or for more information about this event, visit the Thrive Lake County website at http://thrivelakecounty.org/time-bank.html, send an email to admin@timebanklakeco.com, or telephone 707-413-0220. 

The Time Bank of Thrive Lake County will hold a "Time Bank Orientation Brunch" on Saturday, March 9th from 10am to 12pm at the Kelseyville Methodist/UU Church on 3810 Main Street in Kelseyville (across the street from the Saw Shop).

This fun and education event is open to members and potential members of the time bank. The agenda includes an introduction to the concept of time banking, a time for questions and answers, and an activity designed to get participants started in time banking. 

All ages welcome. Admission is free, and you can earn hours from the Time Bank from this event in the following ways: 1) One hour will be provided for anybody who brings a breakfast or brunch food item to share with eight other people. 2) One hour will be provided for anybody who brings a friend to the event. 3) One hour will be provided to anyone who stays for the entire event and completes the orientation.

The Time Bank of Thrive Lake County helps Lake County residents get necessary services through allowing the exchange of time instead of cash. To find out more about the Time Bank of Thrive Lake County or for more information about this event, visit the Thrive Lake County website at http://thrivelakecounty.org/time-bank.html, send an email to admin@timebanklakeco.com, or telephone 707-413-0220. 

We had a great time last night, when over 120 of us showed up to help celebrate our new office space in Lakeport at Lakeworks Community Spaces on Main Street. 

Here are a couple of pictures Carol shot. Do you have more? Email them to admin@thrivelakecounty.org