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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lake County Live! Returns to the Soper-Reese Community Theatre this Sunday, Oct. 28, at 6 p.m. for the 10th show.
This will be a special Halloween fest, featuring the Ladies of the Lake, an interview with a vampire and a special musical guest.
Join the continuing cast in the theater and live on the air on KPFZ 88.1 FM, Lake County Community radio, in a celebration of Halloween, the fall and all things good about Lake County.
“This will be a very special show, as we will be featuring a few things we’ve never done before,” said show creator and host Doug Rhoades. “I think all of the local talent we present will find this is a unique program that fits the fall, the season, the community and our sense of humor.”
As this is a Halloween show, the audience is encouraged to come in costume, and who knows what fun may ensue?
Dress up and come down to the Soper-Reese Community Theatre at 275 S. Main St. in Lakeport on Oct. 28.
Tickets for the show are available at the box office, open Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the Travel Center at 1265 S. Main in Lakeport and online at www.soperreesetheatre.com .
The show is made possible by the support of KPFZ, Lake County News ( www.lakeconews.com ), the Soper-Reese and Lake County Community Co-Op.
More information is available online at www.facebook.com/lakecountylive and at www.lakecountylive.com .
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Due to unforeseen circumstances and safety concerns, school officials are moving this Friday’s football game between Clear Lake High and Kelseyville High.
The game, also called the “Bass Bowl,” originally was set to take place at the Kelseyville High School football field on Friday, Oct. 26.
However, Kelseyville High Principal Matt Cockerton said that due to problems with the field’s bleachers, which posed a potential safety hazard for students and fans, the game was being moved to the field at Clear Lake High School, located at 350 Lange St.
“The decision to change the venue was not easy and came after it was discovered that home bleachers at the Kelseyville stadium were compromised and the safety of fans were in question,” Cockerton said in a written statement. “The district has investigated numerous short-term solutions including bleacher rental to no avail due to short notice and cost prohibitiveness.”
On Friday, the junior varsity contest will begin at 5:30 p.m., to be followed by the varsity game at 7:30 p.m.
Lakeport residents should be aware that the game will bring with it more than the usual game noise.
Bass Bowl organizers announced that they were partnering with the California Historical Artillery Society to bring a Civil War style cannon to the event.
The cannon will be shot off at every score, and it was reported that those living within a mile of the stadium will be able to hear it.
Although the game will be held in Lakeport, Cockerton reported that Kelseyville High will host the event.
Cockerton said that Clear Lake High School season passes will not be honored at the Friday game, and all proceeds with the exception of the Clear Lake High snack bar will go to Kelseyville High.
Cockerton said that the Kelseyville district and high school appreciate the community’s support in the wake of the decision to move the game.
“We have contacted the necessary state officials and will pursue all avenues to correct this situation as quickly as possible,” Cockerton said.
He added, “We also extend a ‘thank you’ to the Lakeport Unified School District and Clear Lake High School for again helping in a time of need.”
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Thousands of children in California travel daily by school bus. With their safety in mind, the California Highway Patrol joins with schools throughout the country in recognition of National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 22-26.
The week is designed to promote school bus safety; this year’s theme is “I see the driver – the driver sees me.”
“School bus drivers carry the most precious cargo,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. “The safety of our children lies in the hands of not only the bus driver who is transporting them, but every single motorist on the road.”
According to statistics from the CHP’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System for 2010, the most recent year in which finalized figures are available, eight people were killed in school bus-involved collisions. However, none were school pupils.
Studies prove that the most dangerous part of the school bus ride for children is when they get on and off the bus.
To help keep students safe, motorists are encouraged to pay close attention to school buses on local roads and be aware of their flashing lights.
In California, flashing yellow lights on a school bus are a warning to slow down and prepare to stop, while flashing red lights require all motorists to stop.
“Although drivers of all vehicles are required to stop for a school bus when it is stopped to load or unload passengers, children should not rely on them to do so,” added Commissioner Farrow. “Children should always wait on the sidewalk, and when it is time to cross the street they should wait for the bus driver to guide them safely across the road.”
The CHP plays an active role in the safe transportation of the state’s students by inspecting and certifying more than 23,500 buses in California.
National School Bus Safety Week is observed annually the third week in October.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake Family Resource Center is commemorating Domestic Violence Awareness Month throughout October.
Among the events the center is hosting to raise community awareness this month is a candlelight vigil, which will take place beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, in Library Park on Park Street in Lakeport.
The vigil is held each year to raise awareness of domestic violence, recognize those who have made a difference in the fight against domestic violence and remember those who are no longer with us because of domestic violence.
The public is encouraged to come out and hear guest speakers talk about domestic violence within the area. Candles and refreshments will be provided.
Lake Family Resource Center is determined to call awareness to the tragedy of domestic violence in the hope of ending it in Lake County.
The center provides a multitude of services to build family stability and strength, including the Freedom House domestic violence shelter.
The agency supports Lake County residents in achieving stable, self-sufficient and healthy families and communities. Call them at 707-279-0563 to find out more about what they offer.