LAKEPORT, Calif. – Young tribal members are invited to come out and put their athletic prowess to work at an annual competition set to take place this week.

The Native Youth Olympics will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 28, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St. in Lakeport.

The day offers friendly competition for ages 4 through 17.

Main events include T-ball, water balloon toss, softball throw, sack race, three-on-three basketball, the 25-yard run and, the day's finale, the tug-of-war.

Lake County Tribal Health Consortium sponsors the event, which is meant to encourage better health – with a view to helping tribal members avoid diabetes – and offer alcohol- and drug-free fun.

For more information, call the consortium at 707-263-8382, Extension 186.