LUCERNE, Calif. — The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 08-08 of Lake County will hold a complimentary life jacket giveaway for children on Saturday, July 15.

The giveaway will take place beginning at 10 a.m. at the Konocti Bait Shack at Lucerne Harbor Park, 6199 East Highway 20.

Assisting the Flotilla will be the Konocti Women’s Service Club, which made possible this free life jacket project.

The distribution of child and youth life jackets will be for children 12 years and younger within one of two weight divisions: 30 to 50 pounds or 50 to 90 pounds.

The Konocti Women’s Service Club members will register and weigh the children.

Qualified Flotilla members will fit the children with the correct size and demonstrate to the parent the proper wearing of the life jacket.

All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The event is scheduled to continue until 2 p.m. or until the life jacket supply is exhausted.

Information on safe boating and complimentary vessel safety checks will be available as well as invitations to join the Flotilla.

The Flotilla of Lake County encourages boat owners and especially those with children to stay safe on the water by utilizing these complimentary services the Flotilla offers.

Play it safe — wear your life jacket.

Dorothy De Lope is public affairs officer for Flotilla 08-08 of Lake County.