The Lake County Farm, Home and 4-H Foundation would like to thank all those who contributed to, and attended, the June 6 Family Fun Day at the Big Valley Grange in Finley. The event was a grand success and everyone had a great time.

Marty Yzaguirre prepared an excellent meal and everyone enjoyed the make-your-own ice cream sundae bar while listening to the excellent music of Kustom Cuts.

Thanks to the following groups, individuals, and businesses that contributed to the success of the event: Marty Yzaguirre for preparing the food; La Fiesta Market for making such great tamales; Bonnie Weiss and Master Gardeners Jane Jacobs, Gabriele O'Neill, April and Paul Lynch, Linda Morrison, Barbara Starke for their tireless help; Wildhurst Winery, Bella Vista Farming and Julia Fetherston for the excellent wines; Jim Abell and Jim Gonzales for bartending; Chapel of the Lakes for sponsoring the great music by Kustom Cuts; Steve Estrada for procuring horseshoes for the horseshoe games; all the wonderful 4-H members who helped decorate, serve food and monitor the kid's hands-on activities and the bouncy house; and Faith Hornby for the fun face painting.

Thanks to silent auction donors: Big Valley 4-H Club, Blue Heron 4-H Club, Walt Christensen, John Eells, Falkenberg Family, Steve Hajik, Hornby's Furniture Restoration, Jane Jacobs, Asia and Ethan Jones, Rick Jones, Naomi Key, Lake County Farm Bureau, Langtry Estate & Vineyards, Paul & April Lynch, Don McCown of Clearlake Leathercraft, Linda Morrison, Julie Nodine, Sandy Robertson, Skin Fitness, Bryan Smith, Six Sigma Winery, Steele Winery, and Strings & Things.

Thanks to balloon grab donors: Ag Unlimited, Buckingham Golf & Country Club, Margaret Eutenier of CWA, Head Quarters for Hair, Hornby's Furniture Restoration, Shelly Fifield and Denise Bastian of Kabanas Salon, Kelseyville Lumber, Linda's Hallmark, Rainbow Ag, RB Pest Control, Kori Nex, Amber Rose, Joelle English, Kris Jones of Rose & Co., the Saw Shop Gallery Bistro and Janice Hornby of Skin Fitness.

There were a multitude of local events on June 6 for people to attend; the foundation board of directors and the University of California Cooperative Extension want to thank everyone for choosing to attend this one. Your support is truly appreciated.

Naomi Bruce is chair of the Lake County Farm, Home & 4-H Foundation. She lives in Lakeport.