LAKEPORT, Calif. – Competition between local organizations, individuals and professionals will be heating up Saturday, Aug. 4, as grillers square off during the third annual “Grillin’ on the Green” fundraiser at Westside Community Park, 1401 Westside Park Road.

“Come out and join us for a fun evening in the park. Dance. Eat. Play – all while helping us raise funds to develop the park,” said Dennis Rollins, chair of the Westside Community Park Committee.

Children’s activities including a bounce house and water slide are planned, and the whole family will enjoy musical entertainment by Andy Rossoff and EarReverence, said Rollins.

Classic cars will be on display by the No Name Car Club and the National Antique Auto Club.

Tickets are still available for the 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. event and may be purchased in advance at the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Bicycles and Lake Event Design, all in Lakeport.

Additionally, people may call Cindy Ustrud, 707-263-7091, or Dennis Rollins, 7-7-349-0969, for tickets or information.

Ticket prices for the event are $25 per adult, $10 per child 12 years old or younger, and no charge for children 2 years old or younger.

Tickets will be sold at the function; however, organizers say attendees will want to arrive early to make sure they get their tastes from each of the cook-off participants and cast votes for their favorites.

Participating cook-off teams vying for bragging rights this year include the Lakeport Kiwanis Club, the Lake County Board of Supervisors, the Lakeport Lions, the Early Lake Lions, Lakeport and Kelseyville Rotary, the Clear Lake Sports Foundation (Casey Dye), Scott DeWeese, James Dunton, the California Highway Patrol, and the Lakeport City Council.

Kenny Parlet will supply baked beans as one of the side dishes, while Nancy Ruzicka and Karan Mackey will provide desserts. Snow cones will be available from Marta and Domingo Villa.

Competition won’t be limited to the barbecue cook-off. The Lakeport Kiwanis Club is inviting teams of washer tossers to participate in a “washer tournament” during this year’s event. Teams will compete for cash and non-cash prizes. The tournament entry fee is $40 per team.

For more information and entry forms, visit the Kiwanis website at http://kiwanislakeport.org .

Information about the event and photos of last year’s Grillin’ on the Green can be found on the park’s website, www.westsidecommunitypark.org .

This year’s major sponsors are the Keeling-Barnes Family Foundation, which is pledging matching funds up to $5,000; KNTI Radio; Lake County News; Lake County Electric Supply; Dr. Alexander McGeoch, DDS; Strohmeier’s Auto Center; Margaret Silveira; and the Ustrud-Rollins Family.

Levels of sponsor recognition are $100, $300, $500, $1,000, $3,000 and $5,000. Sponsors will be recognized at the Grillin’ on the Green event.

Westside Community Park is a City of Lakeport recreational facility that was established 13 years ago.

The nonprofit park committee is developing the park in conjunction with the city of Lakeport, volunteers, and numerous contributions by individuals and businesses dedicated to constructing a recreational facility for the youth and adults of Lake County.