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

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

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 29

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance at various locations from Lower Lake to the junction of Routes 20/29 on Tuesday, June 18, and Wednesday, June 19. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

Highway 53

– Highway widening and rehabilitation from 40th Avenue to the junction of Routes 20/53 will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor ‐ Teichert Construction of Davis.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– Replacement of the Greenwood 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 ‐ Golden State Bridge Inc. of Martinez.

– Slipout repairs 1.6 miles south of Navarro Bluff Road 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 ‐ Green Right O'Way Constructors of Willits.

– Bridge painting at the Salmon Creek Bridge and the Albion River 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 – Jeffco Painting and Coating of Vallejo.

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from the Juan Creek Bridge to the Hardy Creek Bridge. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– Replacement of a culvert with a bridge at Dunn Creek 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 – Shasta Construction of Redding.

Highway 101

– Caltrans will perform slide repairs near the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge (near Frog Woman Rock). Northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

– Bridge rehabilitation at the “green” Russian River Bridge will continue. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., weekdays. One way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate  five-minute delays. Contractor ‐ J. McLoughlin Engineering of Rancho Cucamonga.

– Vegetation removal just south of the Haehl Overhead Bridge will continue. A shoulder closure will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.  Contractor ‐ DeSilva Gates Construction of Dublin.

– Bridge rehabilitation at the Ash Creek Bridge will continue. Nighttime hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., weekdays. One way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor ‐ J. McLoughlin Engineering of Rancho Cucamonga.

Highway 162

– Metal beam guardrail repair at various locations from the junction or Routes 101/162 to Eberle Street 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 ‐ Coral Construction of Wilsonville.

Work on all these projects is weather permitting and subject to change. Caltrans advises motorists to drive with caution when approaching work areas and to be prepared to stop at traffic control stations.

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 above.

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).

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – On Saturday, June 22, the Ely Stage Stop will celebrate the arrival of summer with a fun-filled day on the wraparound porch looking out on Mt. Konocti.

The fun begins at 11 a.m. and continues until 3 p.m.

Enjoy a delicious seasonal box lunch from Rosey Cooks and view Barbara White’s fascinating “Day in the Life” period fashion display.

The main house will offer teapot and apron displays while an agricultural equipment exhibition in the new barn will feature little seen pieces of historical equipment.

Hear live music of the Stage Coach Era performed by Don Coffin, joined by other local musicians.

Silent auction items and raffle baskets will be highlights. Bring your own wine to sip in Ely Stage Stop wine glasses, which will be available for purchase.

Seating is limited so reserve now.

Event cost is $30 per person. For tickets, call Pam Hendricks at 707-279-0427 or visit the museum and ask the docents during museum hours, Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The museum is located at 9921 Soda Bay Road (Highway 281) in Kelseyville.

Note: This fundraiser event is not to be confused with the Lake County Historical Society Annual Picnic potluck which will be hosted at the Stage Stop on the following weekend.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The 2013 Lake County Wine Awards Competition has extended the deadline for entries.

Entry forms will be accepted until Friday, June 21.

Entry forms and guidelines may be found at www.lakecowineawards.org .

Every winery producing wine from at least 75 percent Lake County grapes is encouraged to enter the competition.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Fair Board will hold a regular meeting on Monday, June 24.

The board will meet beginning at 4:45 p.m. in the administration office at the fairgrounds, 401 Martin St., Lakeport.

Agenda topics will include a report from Chief Executive Officer Richard Persons; an update on this year's new Spring Fair; the fall county fair times, admission prices, carnival and grandstand entertainment; and a discussion on the property insurance pool.

There also will be reports from fair committees, a letter from the Kelseyville High School class of 2014, a letter from Lake County Tobacco Education Program and the July calendar of events.

The fair board's next meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 22.

For more information, call the Lake County Fair office at 707-263-6181.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Lake County Historical Society will enjoy its annual potluck picnic at Ely Stage Stop & Country Museum on Sunday, June 30, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Join them to relax and break bread together.  

The speaker will be Dr. Harry Lyons, talking on “How Did Here Get Here: The History of Lake County Geology.”

The Ely Stage Stop & Country Museum is located at 9921 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville.  

For people going north on Highway 29 toward Kelseyville, turn right on Highway 281 (Soda Bay Road at Kit’s Corner); go about one mile and turn left into the driveway, follow the driveway to the parking area.  

For people going south on Highway 29 toward Lower Lake, turn left on Highway 281 (Soda Bay Road at Kit’s Corner); go about one mile and turn left into the driveway, follow the driveway to the parking area.

They will have their picnic in the new barn.

The society will supply hamburgers, hot dogs, buns and light refreshments. Please bring a dish to share, a plate, utensils and a chair for each person with you. Please, if your dish needs to be cold keep it on ice.

Come, relax and enjoy. Bring your friends. There is a $5 donation for guests 18 and older to defray expenses. The $5 will go toward membership if you decide to join at the picnic.

If you have any questions please call Bonnie Skee at 707-262-1432 or Jackie Ridgel at 707-279-4062.

Please note a different event: The Ely Stage Stop & Country Museum will have its “Picnic on the Porch” fundraiser Saturday, June 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost will be $30/per person. For tickets call Pam Hendricks at 707-279-0427.

LUCERNE, Calif. – A caregiver support group for families dealing with memory loss or other cognitive impairments will meet on Thursday, June 20.

The group meets at the First Lutheran Church, 3863 Country Club Drive across from the Lucerne Alpine Senior Center, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Social worker Jenny Johnson is the facilitator.  

The group is sponsored by Redwood Caregiver Resource Center (1-800-834-1636) and the Social Day Programs in Lake County.  

For more information call Jenny Johnson at 707-350-3030 or Caroline Denny at 707-263-9481.

Respite is provided by the centers at no charge.