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LAKEPORT – KPFZ 88.1FM is holding a "Tapas Beach Party" on Sunday, June 14.


The party will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lakeport Yacht Club, 15 Fifth St.


“Tapas” are gourmet Spanish appetizers, prepared by Julie Hoskins, host of "The Culinary View" on KPFZ.


Enjoy tantalizing tapas and other appetizers, a delectable dessert buffet, and a complimentary glass of sangria or other beverage.


Entertainment will be provided by C&D Karaoke with Cathy & Dave.


Tickets are $20, $17 for KPFZ members. Tickets may be purchased for $17 in advance at Watershed Books, 305 N. Main, Lakeport, and Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Dr. in Clearlake.


Event sponsors include Herb Gura, Self Help Law Center, affordable attorney advice; Chloe's Softwater Pool Services; Deborah Bielenburg, Healing Extension; and Steve and Catherine Elias.


All proceeds go to KPFZ operating expenses.


For more information, call 707-279-4272.

LUCERNE – Lake County Shrine Club will hold a yard sale June 12, 13 and 14.


The sale was rescheduled from June 5, 6 and 7.


The sale will take place at 6826 Highway 20, Lucerne (Bell Ray Avenue) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.


More than 400 items will be for sale, including bicycles, computers, tools, computers, furniture, household items, clothes and much more.


All sale proceeds goes to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, which treat children 18 years and younger free of charge.


For directions to the sale or for more information, call 707-274-8085.

LAKEPORT – The Friends of the Lake County Museum will hold their annual meeting on Wednesday, June 3 at 6 p.m. at the Historic Courthouse Museum, 255 N. Main St. Lakeport.


Members and the public are invited to join the board for a short business meeting including the election of the board of directors.


Wine and refreshments will be served and there will be a preview of the group’s new Web site.


Also, guests will have a chance to see the museum’s new exhibit, “Memories of Kono Tayee.”


President Jon Hopkins invites you to, “Bring friends and family, neighbors, and potential new members and introduce them to this wonderful gem located in the heart of downtown Lakeport.”


For information please contact the museum at 263-4555.

LAKEPORT – The Lake County Democratic Central Committee will meet Thursday, June 4, at 7 p.m. in the Lakeport Senior Center, 527 Konocti Ave., Lakeport.


Meetings are open to the public and committee membership is open to all registered Democrats.


Contact the Democratic Party of Lake County at 707-277-0713 or by email

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The committee's Web site is www.lakecountydemocrats.org.

CLEARLAKE – The Lake County Community Co-op and Wild About Books will Laura Stec, author of “Cool Cuisine: Taking the Bite Out of Global Warming,” at a special event on Saturday, June 13.


Stec will speak from 10 a.m. to noon in the council chambers at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive, Clearlake.


Lake County Community Co-op members and the general public are invited to meet author and chef, Laura Stec, and learn important ways on how to change our “global warming diet” to “cool cuisine.” The best part is, as you move to a diet that counters the biggest environmental problem of our time, you'll also enjoy better health and get more pleasure out of food.


Stec is an author and chef, trained at the Culinary Institute of America, the School of Natural Cookery and the Vega Macrobiotic Study Center.


She is culinary health educator for Kaiser Permanente Medical Centers, former chef for Kaiser’s organic farmer’s market and consulting chef at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California.


This is a fabulous opportunity to meet Stec and hear ways about how you can make meaningful steps towards a more sustainable lifestyle. Her book will also be available for purchase. For more information, call 707-994-1618


Celebrating more than one year in existence, the Lake County Community C0-op Envisions cultivating an evolving community by nurturing values of social, economic and environmental responsibility.


The co-op wishes to support our local farmers and producers and provide a forum for community activities. For more information or to become a member of the LCCC, follow the links at http://lakeco-op.org or call Lori Patotzka at 707-993-4270.

NORTH COAST – Caltrans reports that the following road projects will be taking place around Lake County during the coming week.


Included are Mendocino County projects that may impact Lake County commuters.


LAKE COUNTY


Highway 20


– A highway widening project from Polk Jones Cattlepass to Lucerne Cutoff Road will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 20-minute delays. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.


Highway 29


– Bridge deck repairs at Robinson Creek Bridge will occur on Tuesday, June 2, and Wednesday, June 3. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate

15-minute delays. Contractor – DeBruin Construction Inc. of Stockton.


MENDOCINO COUNTY


Highway 1


– PG&E of Eureka has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for tree trimming from Manchester to Crispin Road. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.


– Construction of a retaining wall about three miles north of Elk will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should

anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.


– Replacement of Ten Mile River Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – Golden State Bridge of Martinez.


– Baile Oakes of Westport has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to pave a road approach 1.5 miles north of Blue Slide Gulch. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.


Highway 1


– Storm damage repair about nine miles north of Hardy Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists

should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – Maggiora and Ghilotti Inc. of San Rafael.


Highway 20


– Bridge deck repairs at the Redwood Valley Undercrossing will begin Wednesday, June 3. Work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – DeBruin Construction Inc. of Stockton.


Highway 101


– Storm damage repair from 0.6 miles to 0.8 miles north of Comminsky Station Road will continue. Northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists may

experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Mendocino Construction Services of Willits.


– Roadway repair due to pavement deterioration from 3.6 miles south of Ridgewood Ranch Road to 1.9 miles south of Ridgewood Ranch Road will continue. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each

direction of travel 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.


Highway 162


– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from 0.8 miles east of the Outlet Creek Bridge to 0.3 miles east of the Corral Creek Bridge on Monday, June 1, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.


– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from 0.8 miles east of the Corral Creek Bridge to 0.2 miles west of the South Fork Eel River Bridge on Thursday, June 4, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.


Highway 175


– Bridge deck repairs at the Russian River Bridge will occur on Tuesday, June 2. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.

Contractor – DeBruin Construction Inc. of Stockton.


For information pertaining to emergency roadwork or for updates to scheduled roadwork, please contact the California Highway Information Network (CHIN) at 1-800-GAS-ROAD (1-800-427-7623).

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