Business briefs
Who wants to participate in Lemonade Day?
The renowned community initiative, Lemonade Day, is inviting young entrepreneurs to register for an inspiring journey into the world of business. Designed to teach kids crucial business and life skills, Lemonade Day is a hands-on program that guides them through the process of starting their very own lemonade stand business.
Lemonade Day's mission is to help today's youth become the business leaders, social advocates, community volunteers, and forward-thinking citizens of tomorrow by teaching them to set a goal, make a plan, work their plan, and achieve their dreams. With a focus on financial literacy, goal-setting, and teamwork, Lemonade Day prepares participants for success in business and in life.
Registration is free and can be done at https://lemonadeday.org/humboldt-county. The deadline to register is June 1.
For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/ humboldtlemonadeday, or email humboldt@lemonadeday.org.
Civil grand jury seeks members for 2024-25
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury, part of the judicial branch of government, is seeking jurors for the 2024-25 term.
Every year 19 citizens serve their community by investigating all aspects of local government and reporting their findings, and we are seeking jurors for the 2024-2025 term.
The Civil Grand Jury may examine all aspects of city and county governments and special districts to ensure that the best interests of Humboldt County residents are being served. Each year final reports are released, explaining the issues and giving recommendations about how local government can improve our services. Elected officials are required to respond to these recommendations in a public forum.
The requirements to qualify are that you must be a U.S. citizen and have lived in Humboldt County for at least one year. The ideal juror shows curiosity about government and local issues, is good at collaborating with others, and enjoys doing research and interviewing local citizens and officials. Prospective grand jurors are chosen by lottery.
To serve, apply at https://humboldtgov.org/510/CivilGrand-Jury. Additional information provided by the Civil Grand Jurors' Association of California can be found at https://cgja.org/.
Annual LWV community lunch set for April 19
Time to make reservations for the League of Women Voters of Humboldt County's annual State of the Community Luncheon. It will be at the Adorni Center on April 19. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
The luncheon is the LWV's major fundraiser each year. The keynote speaker is Jennifer Savage from the Surfrider Foundation. Her talk will be titled: “We Are All in the Impact Zone.”
Honorees are seismic expert Lori Dengler, community volunteer Jaff Lamoree, and the Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation. Rex Bohn, Chair of the Board of Supervisors, will provide an update on county issues. Reservations are required.
To find out more or to make reservations, go to my.lwv.org/ california/humboldt-county. The cost is $75 per person and checks can be sent to LWV, 82 Steele Lane, Eureka 95503.