LAKEPORT, Calif. – This Saturday, Oct. 1, there will be several events taking place in Lakeport that are expected to draw thousands of people, and the Lakeport Police Department is asking all motorists to maintain awareness and drive with extra caution on streets and roadways.

KONOCTI CHALLENGE

The Rotary Club of Lakeport Konocti Challenge annual bicycle event featuring 20-, 40-, 65- and 100-mile rides on the streets and roads of Lake County will be based out of the Skylark Shores Resort at 1120 N. Main Street in Lakeport. 

Expect to see bicycles on the streets leaving the city at various times on Saturday starting at 7 a.m. and returning as late as 6 p.m.

Approximately 700 riders are expected to be in attendance. 

Police ask that motorists drive safely and watch for the bicycles on the city streets and county roads, including parts of State Routes 20, 29, 53 and 175 throughout the day. Riders also should be given at least three feet of room.

For more information on the event go to www.konoctichallenge.com or https://www.facebook.com/KonoctiChallengeLC .

SPONSORING SURVIVORSHIP

Sponsoring Survivorship will hold 2K, 5K and 10K Walks/Runs starting from Main Street at Bank of America to the Pit Stop in the 3775 block of Lakeshore Boulevard north of the city of Lakeport.

Event set up will start at 6 a.m. with the walk/runs starting at 8:30 a.m. and ending by 11:30 a.m.

The routes will include Main Street, Clearlake Avenue, N. High Street, Lakeshore Boulevard and 16th Street.

Approximately 300 persons are expected to be in attendance.

Lakeport Police units will be in the area to provide for traffic safety.

For more information on the event go to: www.sponsoringsurvivorship.com or https://www.facebook.com/sponsoringsurvivorship .

OKTOBERFEST

The Oktoberfest will take place on Main Street between First and Fourth streets in downtown Lakeport between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m.

Officials said 2,000 persons are expected to be in attendance. 

Street closures will be in effect starting at 6:30 a.m. continuing until approximately 11 p.m. and will include Main Street between First and Fifth streets and Third Street between Forbes Street and Main Street. 

For more information on the event go to www.oktoberfest-lakeport.com or https://www.facebook.com/oktoberfest.lakeport .

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