October 2022

www.thelompocvision.com The Lompoc Vision “Good News You Can Use.” 10 Life In The Vandenberg Village Lions Den SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE DONATION by Kathy Cady Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with more than 1.4 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world. Members of the Vandenberg Village Lions Club (VVLC) are now part of the Support Team for the organization Sleep in Heavenly Peace. VVLC recently donated $250 to this very worthwhile cause. The Mission of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is "NO KID SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR IN OUR TOWN!" They are an organization that builds and delivers beds to children in need of a bed and a safe place to sleep. If you want to learn more about this amazing organization making a real difference in our community, visit them on social media: Sleep in Heavenly Peace – CA, Santa Barbara NAnd join us, the Vandenberg Village Lions Club, at our monthly luncheons: the 2nd and 4th Thurs- day of every month at the Mission Club, Van- denberg Village, at Noon. We look forward to meeting you! L ompoc Tsu- nami is a Lo- cal City Swim Team. we practice at the Lompoc Aquatic Center. We have been a local swim team for many years over 10 plus years we have been mentoring swimmers. In last few months, the Coaching staff has gone through some transitions as our Head Coach for many years Charles relocated to Wisconsin and a few of our Assistant coaches have left to college to finish there schooling. We have 2 great Assistant coaches currently working with our team Elias and Jamie; however, we are currently looking for both a Head Coach and more assistant coaches to aid the Head Coach. Lompoc Tsunami is a competitive Swim Team and have 3 levels of swimmers with a beginner, Intermediate and Se- nior group. We meet every Monday – Thursday from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm and occasionally swim meets on Saturday and Sunday’s if interested in becoming a Head Coach or Assistant Coach or just checking out the Team send an email or call to talk and answer any questions or to schedule a visit. For additional information, contact us at: http://www.lompocaquatics.com/ Or call us at: (805) 757-3271 Or email us at: jerrytwomey83@gmail.com Lompoc Tsunami Swim Team T he Lompoc Public Library is proud to be part of a new free service, Con- nected California, helping community members find low-cost digital products and receive help navigating online from the comfort of home. The California State Library, supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of The American Rescue Plan Act, has launched this service that connects community members in need of computer or internet assistance with digital navigator experts who provide personalized assistance in English and Spanish. The program is available to everyone in Cali- fornia. Digital navigators, part of the Connected California program, are skilled California library workers. They help people find low-cost internet service and devices for the home, so these community members can get online and learn basic computer skills to navigate the internet. A navigator will respond within 24 hours (Monday-Friday), and work with a person one-on-one to discuss their needs and learn how the navigator can help. Those looking to receive digital assistance through Connected California are asked to call 1-800-790-5319 or send a text message to 626-873-8390. Other options to connect with a digital navigator are to send an email to help@connect- edca.libanswers.com or complete an online form at https://connectedca.org/. Lompoc community members looking for additional assistance with the Connected California program locally may call Lompoc Library staff at: 875-8775 Lompoc Public Library Partnering With Connected California To Offer Free Online Assistance Vandenberg Village Lions Club members are excited to once again be hosting our Annual Paint & Wine Fundraiser! WHEN: Saturday, October 15th - TIME: 6:00 pm WHERE: 2800 Harris Grade Road (St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Fitch Hall) COST: $40 FOR TICKETS: Contact Rebecca Abillie at rebec- caa5819@gmail.com or call her at (805) 588-3235 (Tickets are limited) CAUSE: Lompoc Valley Community Projects Fund PAINT AND WINE FUNDRAISER “Fun, Fun, Fun” So join in the fun - grab a brush, have a sip, show us your talent and take home your creation.