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Help Hidden Valley Lake, CA Make History for Itself on Squidoo

From the lens Hardesters Shopping Center's Spring Fling.

The Hardesters Shopping Center in Hidden Valley Lake, CA has never had a Squidoo lens as a Top 10 Local site. But, recently that honor was achieved. Then, on May 3rd, one of our press releases made it onto Google News. Please help us achieve our goal of becoming the Number 1 Local Squidoo site in the world by May 16th, the date of our Spring Fling. We don't need to stay there. We simply need to arrive. Just sign our Guest Book with an uplifting comment and you will help make that "magic" happen.

  • cordbanking Oct 5, 2010 @ 12:50 pm | delete
    Great resource lens.. a lot of information I learned from here.. interesting lens and good job from lensmaster..thanks
    cord blood banking | Cord banking | cord blood
  • Raymond Jun 4, 2009 @ 5:45 pm | delete
    I think WiFi picture frames is a great way to get information out to the community, this is the future....Information Kios.
  • Bob Littell May 31, 2009 @ 2:55 pm | delete
    As creator of the NetWeaving Concept and as Board Member and Co-Chair of the Pay It Forward Foundation, I congratulate all of you on what was a terrific event.

    The motto of "NetWeaving" is that "Good things happen to those people who MAKE things happen." and so I know you'll continue to benefit from the many good things you made happen as well as the 'ripple effects' which will continuing coming from your efforts.

    Bob Littell, Chief NetWeaver
    chiefnetweaver@gmail.com
    www.netweaver.com
  • Cheri Johnson :-) May 16, 2009 @ 1:09 am | delete
    This is a great opportunity to learn more about our local merchants, their services and more importantly a chance to meet other members of our community. Last years event was well attended and many mentioned the importance to continue this year - and it is happening. Hope to see many of you there!!!
  • Linda Fergusson May 16, 2009 @ 12:20 am | delete
    Woo Hoo! It's gonna be a good time!
  • Marvin White May 15, 2009 @ 8:49 pm | delete
    Good Job! Make a difference! Small business is big business!!!
  • Dave May 15, 2009 @ 4:38 pm | delete
    Hey everyone! Have a great time!
  • Allen Markowski May 15, 2009 @ 3:31 pm | delete
    Community only comes together when we each say yes by action & that's when real magic happens. I believe it was Ghandi that said, "Be the change you wish to see in the world." It looks like your community really believes that. Wishing you a magical weekend.
  • Jason May 14, 2009 @ 9:29 am | delete
    Checking out this Squidoo tied to a pitchengine smr. Pretty cool!
  • Veronica May 13, 2009 @ 9:01 pm | delete
    Well, if Funtopia is gonna be there, then I guess we HAVE to go! We're big fans at my house :)
  • Michael May 13, 2009 @ 7:41 pm | delete
    Who do I place my bet with for the Hamster races?
  • Andrea May 13, 2009 @ 7:35 pm | delete
    Looking forward to the event!
  • Funtopia May 13, 2009 @ 11:02 am | delete
    Funtopia will be there, can't wait!
  • Marty Keller May 12, 2009 @ 5:30 pm | delete
    As the state's Small Business Advocate, please accept my warmest wishes for a fabulous event. I appreciate the hard work the organizers have been putting into the Spring Fling as much as I value the contributions that the Hidden Valley Lake area's small businesses are making to the renewal of California's economy. I hope you will look at the Small Business Advocate's web page to see if there is any way that the government of the state can assist you: www.sba.ca.gov.
  • Ken May 12, 2009 @ 1:21 pm | delete
    I won't be able to make it out to Hidden Valley for the festival, but wishing you all the best from Weston Texas.
  • Max Glenn May 12, 2009 @ 12:36 pm | in reply to shwetashah | delete
    This is exciting to think of a "spring Fling!"

    I live in YACHATS -- "GEM of the OREGON COAST" where we have the LaDeDa Parade on July 4th.

    Hundreds gather to have a "fling" and enjoy seeing our Mayor & City Council lead off the Parade in a MANURE SPREADER, pulled by Captain AHab on his ole pop-pop John Deere tractor.....with the 3rd annual Duck Race on the Yachats River in the afternoon and then awesome Fireworks on the beach at dark.

    I like you fling!
  • Susanne La Faver May 12, 2009 @ 11:16 am | delete
    Events, more than words, influence public opinion and action. We're all looking forward to the Hardester's Plaza Spring Fling. Way to go, Lamar!
  • Rebecca May 12, 2009 @ 10:12 am | delete
    Looks like a fun a event. We will be out of the county that weekend. I hope your event is extremely successful!
  • Oz Sultan May 12, 2009 @ 2:32 am | delete
    Awesome concept - good luck with it. If I weren't tied to the East Coast for a bit, I'd be there :)
  • Michael Schenck May 11, 2009 @ 11:24 pm | delete
    Lamar & All - keep up the GREAT WORK!!! As a PROUD Live-Long resident of Lake County, I thank you for all that you bring to our beautiful community... Often refered to as "a diamond in the rough" - the "polish" that Lake County is developing is multi-fasceted, luminescent and brilliant!!! Together, we can make great things happen... The only thing that limits our potential is the depth of ones' imagination !! "Create your universe, so your universe does not create you"... :) Enjoy; my thoughts will be with you at the Spring Fling ! :) P.S... My "security word" (for submission of this "blurb" is "passion" - how fitting! :)
  • Linda May 11, 2009 @ 1:31 pm | delete
    I'll be there with bells on the hamster races sound hilarious!
  • Shel Horowitz - Ethical Marketing Expert May 11, 2009 @ 10:51 am | delete
    Must say you get points for effective use of social media. Here I am in Massachusetts, "visiting" a California shopping center because of the polite invitation you posted directly on my page. Best of luck with the event.
  • Jason Womack May 10, 2009 @ 10:41 pm | delete
    If you only went to this event with this focus: "What one thing can I learn that will make a difference to my business?" I think it would be worth it.

    Just last week, I sat through a 90 minute meeting and within the first 10 minutes got two ideas to build my business - I'd love to attend this one too!

    For an idea you can use from this site, go back to the top and see the THREE CIRCLES and run your business plan through those filters...

    See what happens!
  • Lamar_Morgan May 10, 2009 @ 9:45 pm | in reply to Warren Whitlock | delete
    Warren, This Spring Fling Festival welcomes all Squidoo and Twitter experts to the festivities. This may indeed be "the Woodstock" of social media happenings - the least likely place for the magic to happen. So, spread the news...

    Lamar Morgan
  • Warren Whitlock May 10, 2009 @ 6:59 pm | delete
    per your request.. I'm signing in to let you know I was here.

    Looks like you have your Squidoo expert :)
  • shwetashah May 10, 2009 @ 2:13 am | delete
    The event seems really interesting and the cause which are inculcated is appreciable. The lens is really crafted well and the advertise poster are well designed in web2.0 style.

    I am from India. I wish that I am in USA so I can attend and speak for twitter and squidoo and I am hoping such events start in India also.

    Sweta
  • David Batchelor May 9, 2009 @ 4:55 pm | delete
    Looks great and I wish you every success

    David Batchelor
  • Tom May 8, 2009 @ 2:45 pm | delete
    Nice lens, I wish I could make it, sounds like a blast. But living in florida it would be to far to drive. HAHA.

    Thanks
  • Dax87 May 8, 2009 @ 11:16 am | delete
    WOW sounds like a fun day! I will be there.
  • Des Walsh May 7, 2009 @ 9:02 pm | delete
    Looks like it will be truly a fun day for all. And what a good, literally life-saving cause to support, the Blood Bank.

    Every good wish from this side of the Pacific!

    Des

    Social Media Strategist
    Gold Coast, Australia
  • Eileen Brown May 7, 2009 @ 2:58 pm | delete
    Hey Lamar and Folks.

    You are really making a splash for yourself with all you do! Keep ryzing and splashing your lens and you'll make number one! We'll keep our fingers crossed for you Lamar!

    Godd Luck Buddy!

    Eileen Brown
    Web Development
  • John S Veitch May 7, 2009 @ 4:59 am | delete
    I remember several years ago when you started this idea of building the identity of Hidden Valley and Middletown. Look at the progress and what it's becoming. A wonderful result for the whole community.
    Congratulations Hidden Valley, sorry I can't be there.
    John in New Zealand
  • Gary Dale Cearley May 6, 2009 @ 11:11 pm | delete
    I know your festival will be the best! Lamar Morgan asked for some international guests, well, I live in Bangkok, Thailand, but I am not sure whether that qualifies me necessarily because I am originally from Arkansas.

    Folks, I really hope you enjoy yourselves. I know the organizers are working hard for this.
  • Michael Stein May 6, 2009 @ 11:07 am | delete
    Great use of Squiddoo! Never think of it when I'm looking for a tool to make a mini-web site for an event! And speaking of events, this one sounds like fun! Hope you all have a great time!
  • Lela May 6, 2009 @ 10:13 am | delete
    Lamar,

    What a wonderful idea! sounds like it's going to be super fun. The horse riding adults is cool (it's always only available for kids) and the martial arts...definitely an event to remember!

    Lela

    Editor-in-Chief
    LelaLuxe.com
  • kathyrclark May 4, 2009 @ 11:36 pm | delete
    Wow, Lamar, you have done a supurb job building this lens. Ranked #7, awesome.
    Wish I was closer to the event and could attend.

    Kathy Clark
  • Daniel Comp May 4, 2009 @ 1:00 pm | delete
    It's both amazing and cute that tech can help communities through promotion, etc. Keep up the work, attendance will reflect your efforts!
  • icjackson May 3, 2009 @ 4:04 pm | delete
    This lens is VERY impressive!

    Glad that your local networking efforts are so successful - you have been very dedicated to expanding business networks in your community for a long time.

    Congratulations :-)
  • poddys May 3, 2009 @ 12:41 pm | delete
    Very nice lens 5***** and I hope this turns out to be a fantastic day out for everyone.
    This is a great way to showcase it. Hopefully you can post photos etc after the event.
  • OhMe May 3, 2009 @ 9:33 am | delete
    Great work. I write about events and more in Pendleton South Carolina. Lensrolling to Freedom Fest and Spring Jubilee
  • lindyasimus May 1, 2009 @ 12:06 pm | delete
    All the best to the good people of Hidden Valley.

    Lamar as you know Merchant Circle is all about Local business, so for all your members who are on Merchant Circle, do connect and remember to post to the Forum about your event, as well as the Bulletin Boards.

    Great to see local merchants working together for a strong community.

    Lindy Asimus
    Business Coach
    Design Business Engineering
  • Margaret_Schaut Apr 30, 2009 @ 7:29 pm | delete
    Wow, you've worked VERY HARD to pull all this together! You might advertise a Squidooer's and a Twitterer's 'meet-up' on this day. Use the SquidU lounge and twitter- ask people to pass the news along!
  • John James O'Brien Apr 30, 2009 @ 10:40 am | delete
    Great idea! Pulling together an opening is all about celebrating potential, even in things that are already on the go! Really like some of the ideas for prizes, but even more the opportunity for community members to get to know each other and show off to surrounding areas. It's a long commute from my base in Hong Kong, so I'm attending in spirit if not in person! All the best for a great event.

    Cheers from Asia,
    John

    IRM Strategies
    http://www.irmstrategies.com
  • jeffwend Apr 30, 2009 @ 7:11 am | delete
    Sounds like a lot of fun. Save some Thai food for me.
  • Allison Jones Apr 29, 2009 @ 1:48 pm | delete
    Lamar, in the time we have known you, you have been highly creative, helpful, kind and truly the person we know, most interested in making Middletown and Hidden Valley Lake important and fun destinations for all. The Valley Magazine staff applauds your marketing efforts for the Spring Fling and all year round, and sincerely hope that the folks in Hardester's Plaza know the value they have in you. Kudos!

    We are excited to be a part of it, thanks for inviting us!

    Allison Jones, Editor
    The Valley Magazine
    Community Ink, Inc.
  • Jeanette Apr 27, 2009 @ 3:52 pm | delete
    Lamar, I just love the video thanks for sharing it is so energetic and just to think what begins with a few ends up with many! See you there.
  • cjbart Apr 27, 2009 @ 12:17 pm | delete
    This is an Outstanding example of Social network marketing.
    Congratulations
  • Teddytowncrier Apr 26, 2009 @ 11:19 pm | delete
    Lamar: After working with you and Linda on this project; I'm almost as excited as you folks are.

    It wouldn't take much of a nudge to get me to a plane from Eastern Canada & join in the fun.

    My hat's off to you all for a superb job of creating a celebration which has all earmarks of a fabulous family day ..... and all those freebies? .. (Please don't nudge me).

    BTW the offer still stands of No-Fuss Video Streaming of any function you choose. ( http://budurl.com/ynkh )

    Bestest.

    Ted.
  • Barbara Sinor, Ph.D. Apr 26, 2009 @ 5:12 pm | delete
    We will be there -- sounds like fun for all! Thanks for the heads-up....
    www.DrSinor.com
  • Angie Baker Apr 26, 2009 @ 10:38 am | delete
    This sounds very exciting. The Hardester Spring Fling in Hidden Valley, should be a hit for sure!

    Smiles,

    Angie Baker
    AngBkr Dzigns
    http://angbkrdzigns.com/default.aspx
  • Lamar_Morgan Apr 25, 2009 @ 10:20 am | delete
    This event is being promoted through the online resources of Squidoo, Twitter, Ryze, and Skype, among others. Don't be surprised if people from around the world post encouraging comments. Make no mistake, this is one festival that may be historic in its scope and innovation for Lake County, CA. Don't miss it!
  • Linda Apr 20, 2009 @ 1:38 pm | delete
    Can't wait for it! What about the Spring Bonnet Contest by Middltown Florist and Gifts!?
    There's a $50 1st prize and a $25 runner up!

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