LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Rotary Club of Lakeport is proud to unveil its groundbreaking initiative, the "virtual beer booth," offering a unique way for community members to contribute to the betterment of Lakeport while enjoying the spirit of camaraderie.

This innovative project transforms the act of giving into a rewarding experience, as patrons make donations to the Rotary Club of Lakeport in exchange for $1 coupons to O'Meara Brothers Brewing Co.

Unlike traditional beer booths, where beer is sold, this virtual rendition sets a new precedent by prioritizing philanthropy over transactions.

The virtual beer booth operates on the principle of generosity, wherein individuals make direct donations to the esteemed Rotary Club of Lakeport and receive $1 coupons to O'Meara Brothers Brewing Co. as tokens of appreciation.

“We are thrilled to introduce the Virtual Beer Booth, an initiative that embodies the heart and soul of giving,” said Mark Lipps, president of the Rotary Club of Lakeport. “Our goal is to foster a sense of community unity by channeling the spirit of philanthropy through a simple act. While the Virtual Beer Booth does not involve beer sales, it offers something far more valuable — the opportunity to contribute to the well-being of our beloved Lakeport.”

The Rotary Club of Lakeport has long been a beacon of community service, spearheading initiatives that address local needs and uplift the lives of Lakeport residents.

Through this collaboration, O'Meara Brothers Brewing Co. aims to amplify the impact of the Rotary Club's efforts by engaging community members in a novel way.

“Partnering with O'Meara Brothers Brewing Co. for the virtual beer booth is a testament to the power of creativity in philanthropy," noted Pam Harpster, president-elect of the Rotary Club of Lakeport. “The virtual beer booth is not just about raising funds; it's about raising awareness and encouraging community participation. By joining hands, we can continue making a positive difference in the lives of Lakeport residents.”

The virtual beer booth experience is simple and meaningful. Supporters can visit the Rotary Club of Lakeport’s website, where they can make donations directly to the Rotary Club of Lakeport by purchasing a “virtual beer.”

In return, they will receive $1 coupons to O'Meara Brothers Brewing Co., symbolizing the shared commitment to community well-being.

The Rotary Club of Lakeport invites individuals who are passionate about contributing to their community to partake in this innovative philanthropic endeavor.

The virtual beer booth will run from Thursday, Aug. 24, until Saturday, Sept. 30.

Visit www.lakeportrotary.org to learn more about the virtual beer booth and how you can play a part in shaping a brighter future for Lakeport.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — A twilight spent under the majestic pine trees of Cobb Mountain, a savory steak dinner paired with delicious local wines, dancing to the smooth tunes of a talented jazz trio, and raising funds for a worthy cause; can you imagine a more perfect way to spend a fall evening in Lake County?

A fundraiser benefiting the Lake County Passion Play will take place at 5 p.m. Sept. 23.

The Passion Play is a live outdoor performance depicting the final days of Christ’s ministry on Earth, His death and His resurrection.

The cast of over 100 people (and animals) is completely voluntary, and the play itself is free of charge.

Over the past 40 years, thousands of audience members have been moved and inspired by the Passion Play’s message of forgiveness, hope, and peace.

Tickets for the fundraiser are $75 for a single ticket, $120 for a couple or $500 for a table of eight.

They also are seeking donations for the live and silent auctions.

If you are interested in purchasing tickets for the event, or would like to make a donation of any kind, please contact Maryann Sanderson at 707-489-8820, Lisa Lambert at 707-245-7281 or email Laura Barnes at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Organizers ask for the community’s help in ensuring the Passion Play continues to touch hearts and souls in our community.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Sheriff’s Activities League announced that Gordon Astrup is the winner of one of only ten scholarships awarded annually by the Harmon and Sue Burns Scholarship Fund.

The Harmon and Sue Burns Scholarship is a $10,000 scholarship for eighth-grade participants of the Junior Giants program, a free baseball and softball program for youth, according to the fund’s website.

The website said the scholarship is based on leadership, character, academic potential and Junior Giants involvement. It is named in honor of the late Giants owners Harmon and Sue Burns.

Gordon, 13, is the son of Mahanga Astrup and the late Paul Astrup. He is a student entering the eighth grade at Mountain Vista Middle School in Kelseyville.

Gordon enjoys baseball, basketball and football. His favorite subjects are English and the language arts. He is considering a legal career.

As part of the scholarship requirements, Gordon must continue to make good grades, attend functions set up by the Giants Foundation and also perform a specified amount of volunteer hours each year.

When Gordon has graduated from high school and is enrolled in an institution of higher learning, he will be awarded the scholarship.

Gordon’s older brother, Adam, won the same scholarship two years ago.

The Kelseyville League of Junior Giants concluded its summer program on Aug. 3.

The Giants Foundation provides all equipment. Kelseyville Unified School District provides the fields.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Activities League recruits volunteers to manage the program and to coach the students.

Major funding for other aspects of the program are provided with grants and donations.

The Lake County Wine Alliance and Lake County Tribal Health have been generous supporters in recent years.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — Galilee Lutheran Church will host a pet disaster preparedness event on Saturday, Aug. 26.

The event will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. at the church's community center, 8860 Soda Bay Road.

In this free Neighborfest follow-up event, attendees will learn techniques for calming and grounding, a pet go-bag plan and see a demonstration of how to crate a pet.

The event will offer neighborhood relationship-building and expert advice for evacuation and sheltering in place.

Please leave pets at home.

There will be door prizes, refreshments and support.

Preregistration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome to arrive by 1 p.m.

To register, call 707-279-4832 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

NORTH‌‌ ‌‌COAST, ‌‌ ‌‌Calif. — Caltrans‌‌ ‌‌reports‌‌ ‌‌that‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌following‌‌ ‌‌road‌‌ ‌‌projects‌‌ ‌‌will‌‌ ‌‌be‌‌ ‌‌taking‌‌ ‌‌place‌‌ ‌‌‌around‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌North‌‌ ‌‌Coast‌‌ ‌‌during‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌coming‌‌ ‌‌week. ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌
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Included‌‌ ‌‌are‌‌ ‌‌Mendocino‌‌ ‌‌County‌‌ ‌‌projects‌‌ ‌‌that‌‌ ‌‌may‌‌ ‌‌impact‌‌ ‌‌Lake‌‌ ‌‌County‌‌ ‌‌commuters, as well as work in Del Norte and Humboldt counties.
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Caltrans‌‌ ‌‌advises‌‌ ‌‌motorists‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌drive‌‌ ‌‌with‌‌ ‌‌caution‌‌ ‌‌when‌‌ ‌‌approaching‌‌ ‌‌work‌‌ ‌‌areas‌‌ ‌‌and‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌be‌‌ ‌‌‌prepared‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌stop‌‌ ‌‌at‌‌ ‌‌traffic‌‌ ‌‌control‌‌ ‌‌stations. ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌
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The‌‌ ‌‌Caltrans‌‌ ‌‌Traffic‌‌ ‌‌Operations‌‌ ‌‌Office‌‌ ‌‌has‌‌ ‌‌reviewed‌‌ ‌‌each‌‌ ‌‌project‌‌ ‌‌and‌‌ ‌‌determined‌‌ ‌‌that‌‌ ‌‌individual‌‌ ‌‌‌project‌‌ ‌‌delays‌‌ ‌‌are‌‌ ‌‌expected‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌be‌‌ ‌‌less‌‌ ‌‌than‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌statewide‌‌ ‌‌policy‌‌ ‌‌maximum‌‌ ‌‌of‌‌ ‌‌30‌‌ ‌‌minutes‌‌ ‌‌unless‌‌ ‌‌‌noted‌‌ ‌‌otherwise. ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌

For‌‌ ‌‌updates‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌this‌‌ ‌‌list‌‌ ‌‌check‌‌ ‌‌QuickMap‌‌ ‌‌at‌‌ ‌‌‌www.dot.ca.gov‌‌‌ or‌‌ ‌‌1-800-GAS-ROAD‌‌ ‌‌‌(1-800-427-7623). ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

— Tree work west of Upper Lake at Mid Lake Road will occur on Monday, Aug. 21. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays. LC#C20BA

— Tree work will occur in Nice from Lucerne Cutoff Road to Manzanita Road on Friday, Aug. 18. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays. LC#C20BA

— Utility work in Lucerne from Sixth Street to Ninth Street will occur on Thursday, Aug. 24. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays. LC#C20BA

Highway 29

— Utility work will occur south of Middletown from Mirabel Road to Western Mine Road on Tuesday, Aug. 22, and Wednesday, August 23. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and motorists should expect up to five-minute delays. LC#C29DA

— Paving work at Road 281 will begin on Monday, Aug. 21. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays. LC#M29AA

Highway 175

— Utility work will occur from Private Road to the Cal Fire Kelsey-Cobb Fire Station Friday, Aug. 18. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays. LC#C175AA

— Bridge work in Cobb at Bottle Rock Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays. LC#C175RA

— Tree work in Cobb from High Road to Private Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays. LC#C175AA

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

— Utility work from north of Navarro Point Preserve to Navarro Ridge Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists can expect up to five-minute delays. LC#P1KA

— Bridge work in Fort Bragg from Manzanita Street to Pudding Creek Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. can expect up to 20-minute delays Monday through Friday and 30-minute delays are anticipated on the weekends. LC#C1OB

— Road work from south of Abalobadiah Creek to north of Abalobadiah Creek will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#P1LA

— Tree work near Hales Grove at Road 8132 will occur on Wednesday, Aug. 23. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays. LC#P1AA

Highway 20

— Tree work west of Three Chop Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays. LC#C20BA

— Road work in Willits at the Broaddus Creek Bridge will occur on Wednesday, Aug. 23, and Thursday, Aug. 24. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C20HA

— Utility work east of Redwood Valley near Marina Drive will occur on Tuesday, August 22. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays. LC#P20BA

— Road work near Potter Valley Road at the Cold Creek Bridge will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 23. Lane Closures will be in effect from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. A full on ramp closure will also be in effect. LC#C20HA

Highway 101

— Road work from Comminsky Station Road to the Pieta Creek Bridge continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#C101KC

— Road work in Hopland at Feliz Creek will begin on Sunday, Aug. 20. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C101WD

— Bridge work in Ukiah at the South Ukiah Overhead will begin Sunday, Aug. 20. Lane Closures will be in effect from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns in the area. LC#C101WD

— Bridge work in Redwood Valley at the Forsythe Creek Bridge will begin Tuesday, Aug. 22. Lane Closures will be in effect from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns in the area. LC#C101WD

— Road work south of Willits from Route 20 to Uva Drive in Redwood Valley will continue. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#M101Q

— Emergency work in Willits from Water Plant Road to the East Hill Undercrossing continues. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect minor slowdowns in the area. LC#C101ND

— Culvert work north of Laytonville at Road 307 will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 23. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect minor slowdowns in the area. LC#C101ED

— Culvert work from Rattlesnake Summit to north of Spyrock Road continues. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect minor slowdowns in the area. LC#C101ED

— Culvert work in Piercy north of Exit 627 continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C101ED

— Bridge work from the Lowell Allen Memorial Bridge to Route 271 continues. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists can expect minor slowdowns in the area. LC#C101JD

— Emergency work between Piercy and Benbow near Milkyway Loop Road continues. One-way traffic control is in effect and motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#T101IA

Highway 128

— Utility work will occur near Yorkville at Big Oaks Drive on Monday, Aug. 21. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C128BA

Highway 162

— Road work south of Dos Rios near the Rodeo Creek Bridge continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 3 p.m. to 7 a.m. weeknights. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C162IA

— Emergency work west of Laytonville Dos Rios Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. weeknights. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays. LC#T162BA

Highway 253

— Tree work will occur west of Long Valley Ranch Road to east of Knittleville Lane on Tuesday, Aug. 22, and Wednesday, Aug. 23. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays. LC#C253AA

— Utility work from Stipp Lane to east of Park Creek Lane will occur on Tuesday, Aug. 22. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays. LC#C253AA

Highway 271

— Road work in Piercy continues. A full lane closure is in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should use an alternative route. LC#C271IA

DEL NORTE COUNTY

Highway 101

— Bridge work between Peine Road and Old Hunter Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C101KB

— Construction in the Last Chance Grade area will continue. Additional emergency storm cleanup work is also in progress. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate a total of up to 30-minute delays. LC#C101ID, and C101OC

— Emergency work south of Crescent City from Hamilton Road to Humboldt Road will continue. Southbound lane closures will be in effect and motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101EB

— Bridge work between Kings Valley Road and Fred D Haight Drive will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C101WA

Highway 199

— Due to fire activity, there is a full closure north of Gasquet between Pioneer Road and Oregon Mountain Road. Motorists should choose an alternate route. LC#T199CA

— Due to fire activity, the Collier Tunnel Rest Area is closed. LC#T199CA

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

Highway 36

— Bridge work from Pamplin Grove to Redwood House Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA

— Bridge work at Little Larabee Creek will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA

— Slipout repair near Burr Valley Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. LC#C36DA

Highway 96

— Emergency work near Sugar Bowl Ranch Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#C96MA

— Construction work near Bluff Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C96LA

— Bridge work at Aiken Creek Bridge and Bluff Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C96KA

— Electrical work from Pearch Creek Bridge to Siskiyou County Line will occur on Saturday, Aug. 19. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#P96BA

Highway 101

— Construction work north of Salmon Creek Road will begin on Tuesday, Aug. 22. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101TD

— Bridge work at South Fork Eel River Bridge will continue. Lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101CF

— Bridge work at Route 254 will occur on Monday, Aug. 21. A full southbound off ramp closure will be in effect. Motorists should choose an alternate route. LC#C101ZC

— Construction work at Route 254 will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101TD

— Utility work from King Salmon Avenue Undercrossing to Spruce Point Overcrossing will occur on Sunday, Aug. 20. Lane closures will be in effect from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#P101HA

— Pothole repair in Eureka between the Bayshore Mall and Cedar Street will continue. Lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#P101HA

— Various improvements between Wabash Avenue and Commercial Street will continue. Lane closures will be in effect overnight from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101HD

— Construction work from Cole Avenue to Jacobs Avenue will continue. Lane closures will be in effect overnight from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101FD

— Ramp work in Arcata at Route 299 will continue. A full northbound on ramp closure will be in effect and motorists should use an alternative route. LC#C101KD

— Electrical work from the 101/200 junction in McKinleyville to the Big Lagoon area will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C101CA

— Road work in the Big Lagoon area will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101ZC

Highway 169

— Bridge work at Rube Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C169AA

— Construction work near Weitchpec will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C169DA

Highway 254

— Bridge work between State Park Road and Fish Creek Road will continue. A full closure of this portion of highway will be in effect. Motorists should choose an alternate route. LC#C254CA

— Road work north of Fish Creek Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays. LC#C254DA

— Construction work along Avenue of the Giants will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C254IA

Highway 299

— A full eastbound off ramp closure at Exit 3A to Glendale Drive will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 21, through Wednesday, Aug. 23. Motorists should choose an alternate route. LC#P299BA

— Full on and off ramp closures at Blue Lake Undercrossing will be in effect on Friday, Aug. 18 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Motorists should choose an alternate route. LC#C299QA

— Utility work near Chezem Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should expect five-minute delays. LC#C299LA

— Drainage work east of Cedar Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C299LA

— Construction work near East Fork Campground will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. LC#C299LA

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — On Sept. 16, Lake County Tribal Health presents the 22nd annual Lake County Wine Auction.

Tickets are limited and they are going fast.

If you wish to attend please visit the website to purchase tickets or to register for online auction if unable to attend.

The Lake County Wine Alliance thanks its major sponsors, who have made this year’s event possible.

They include Lake County Tribal Health, Adventist Clear Lake, Sutter Health, California Exterminators, Calpine at the Geysers, Six Sigma Ranch and Winery, Bell Haven Soda Bay Flower Farm, Reynolds Systems, Bella Vista Farming, Tri Corbraun Winepak, Boatique Winery and Draxton Cellars.