LAKEPORT, Calif. – Clear Lake High School Sports Foundation captured first place honors Saturday at the third annual Grillin’ on the Green fundraiser for Westside Community Park.

Nearly 200 people enjoyed a dinner of barbecue samples, desserts, music by EarReverence and by Andy Rossoff, a car show provided by the No Name Car Club and the National Antique Auto Club, children’s activities, and the Lakeport Kiwanis Club’s Washer Tournament.

The event took place on the existing soccer fields at Westside Community Park.

The CLHS Sports Foundation team, led by Casey Dye, was victorious in the barbecue cookoff when the team’s pulled pork and slaw was selected as the favorite in the People’s Choice voting.

The ballot tallies revealed that second place went to the Early Lake Lions Club for its marinated flank steak, and third place to the Lakeport Lions Club for its beef kabobs.

A variety of offerings included sausage and slaw by the Grillin’ for Fun team, vegetable kabobs by the combined Lakeport and Kelseyville Rotary Clubs, chicken by the city of Lakeport team and ribs by the Lakeport Kiwanis.

The Lakeport Lions captured bragging rights for its decorated booth as attendees were asked to vote for their favorites. Second place in the decorated booth category went to the city of Lakeport.

“We had cooperation from the weather and enjoyed terrific food and fun at this year’s Grillin' on the Green,” said Park Committee Chair Dennis Rollins. “Thanks to all who helped by selling tickets, setting up and assisting at the event. It took a lot of people to pull this off. We are especially grateful to our volunteers and our sponsors.”

A rough head count at the event check-in showed about 170 people in attendance, plus grillers, car club members and youth volunteers.

Initial numbers indicate more than $4,000 was realized from ticket sales and beverage sales and donations made at the event, according to committee members.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the next phase of development of Westside Community Park, which will include soccer fields, a regulation baseball field, and a combination Little League baseball/softball field.  Work on these fields is continuing this summer.

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

Several businesses, organizations and individuals contributed in-kind services and donations. Kenny Parlet/Lakeview Market supplied baked beans as one of the side dishes, while Nancy Ruzicka/Ruzicka Associates and Karan Mackey/Lakeport English Inn provided desserts. Snow cones were available for purchase from Marta and Domingo Villa.

Westside Community Park, located at 1401 Westside Park Road, is a city of Lakeport recreational facility that was established 14 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.

The park currently is four acres consisting of two soccer fields, a parking lot, a picnic area overlooking the soccer fields and an ADA compliant walking path.

Future plans for development of the park’s full 60 acres include baseball/softball fields, a BMX track, a skateboard facility, football fields, a children’s play structure, a dog park, walking paths and a horse arena.

More information about park development and the Westside Community Park Committee is available from Rollins, 707-263-7091, and from the Web site, www.westsidecommunitypark.org .