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 Nice-Lucerne Cutoff Road will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.

– Caltrans will continue routine maintenance from Ogden Road to Laurel Dell Drive. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– PG&E of Ukiah has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work 0.1 miles west of Mary Street on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– A roadway realignment project from 1.4 miles east of the North Fork Cache Creek Bridge to 1.6 miles west of Walker Ridge Road will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 6 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

– A shoulder widening project from Hofacker Lane to 0.5 miles north of Hofacker Lane will continue. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – North Bay Construction of Petaluma.

– Pavement repair will occur from Kelseyville Auto Sales to Cruikshank Road on Thursday, Oct. 9. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.

– Bridge rehabilitation from the Adobe Creek Bridge to the Park Way Overcrossing will continue. Work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Monday night through Friday Morning. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – American Civil Constructors of Benicia.

– Installation of a changeable message sign and paving from Ackley Road to 0.2 miles south of Lakeport Boulevard will continue on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.

Highway 53

– Modification of the traffic signal at the intersection of 40th Avenue/Lakeshore Boulevard will continue through Friday, Oct. 3. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. A shoulder closure will be in effect. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – North Bay Construction, Incorporated of Petaluma.

Highway 175

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from the junction of Route 29/175 in Kelseyville to 0.8 miles east of Arroyo Vista on Friday, Oct. 3. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– PG&E of Ukiah has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work 0.1 miles south of Forestry Station Access Road. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– A paving project from Main Street to the Brush Creek Bridge will continue through Friday, Oct. 3. 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. Contractor – North Bay Construction Inc. of Petaluma.

– A paving project from Walnut Street to Pudding Creek Road will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.

– The City of Fort Bragg has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to install a new sewer line between Elm Street and Airport Road. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 20

– A highway widening project from Old Willits Road to Gravel Pitt Road will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 20-minute delays. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.

Highway 101

– A pavement repair project from 0.1 miles north to 1.5 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.

– A paving project from Center Street to the junction of Route 101/253 will continue. Weekend work hours are 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., Friday evening through Sunday morning. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 20-minute delays. Weekday work hours are 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday evening through Friday morning. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – Martin Brothers Construction of Sacramento.

– 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.

– Bridge deck rehabilitation on the South Willits Overhead will continue. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel 24 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – American Civil Constructors of Benicia.

– Bridge deck rehabilitation on the Long Valley Creek Bridge will continue. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel 24 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – American Civil Constructors of Benicia.

– A paving project from Long Valley Creek Bridge to Harmon Drive will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 12 midnight, weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Mercer Fraser of Eureka.

– A curve improvement project in Laytonville will continue through Friday, Oct. 3. Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.

Highway 162

– Bridge deck rehabilitation on the Long Valley Creek Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday evening through Friday morning. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – American Civil Constructors of Benicia.

– A bridge widening project at Outlet Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal is in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Viking Construction Company, Incorporated of Rancho Cordova.

Highway 253

– A bridge widening project at Anderson Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal is in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Viking Construction Co. Inc. of Rancho Cordova.

– A bridge widening project at Soda Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal is in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Viking Construction Co. Inc. of Rancho Cordova.

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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The public is invited to pick up campaign material for all of the candidates endorsed by the Lake County Democratic party who are running to represent Lake County at the local level, in Sacramento and for the presidential campaign.

The group hopes to have the signs and material for Obama/Biden at this time. They will take reservations for that material, if it hasn't arrived by Friday.

Campaign literature outlining the the California State and Lake County Democratic Party's positions on the ballot propositions also will be available.

The office is located at 307 N. Main St., next to Watershed Books, telephone 263-4529.

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Tickets are now on sale for the annual Renaissance Christmas Pageant and Feast. Courtesy photo.

MIDDLETOWN – Tickets for the 15th Annual 2008 Renaissance Christmas Pageant and Feast in December are now on sale.

Performances will begin on Sunday, Nov. 30 at 3 p.m., with a special “Family Night” free show for children and elders.

A low-cost ($15) sneak preview with “tasty morsels” will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m.

Regular full-feast shows will beheld Friday and Saturday evenings, Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 7 p.m., and Sunday afternoons, Dec. 7 and 14 at 3 p.m. Performances include a three-course sit-down dinner around which a lively costume drama unfolds.

This year's story is based on the historic conflict between Queen Elizabeth and her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots. When Mary heads home from France, and shipwrecks on English soil, Elizabeth thinks she is after the crown of England! Treachery abounds, but all's well that ends well!

Gorgeous costumes and sets and delicious food make this a sparkling holiday entertainment, with over 16 traditional and Renaissance Christmas songs, dances, games and entertainments. The audience is part of this theater-in-the-round experience, and costumes are encouraged (but not required).

The setting is the lavishly-decorated stone and stained-glass sanctuary of Middletown's historic Pioneer Church, which was dedicated in 1893. The event is produced by the Middletown Community United Methodist Church, but actors, singers and volunteers of all ages and faiths come from throughout the

community, and from other churches, to participate in this production, which has become a local tradition.

Tickets are pre-sale only and are $45 each; $5 off if bought before Nov. 1, so be sure to get yours early and save! Call Shari at 987-2653 beginning Oct. 1 to reserve your ticket or for local sales sites in

Middletown, Lakeport and Clearlake.

“Greystone Castle” is located at 15388 Armstrong Street between Armstrong and Washington streets in Middletown, one block east of Highway 29.

Pastor Wanda Celli can be reached at the church office at 987-3379.

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From left to right, Valerie LaBonte, Linda Debolt and Kandee Stolesen participate in the 2007 Sponsoring Survivorship walk. Photo by Harold LaBonte.

LAKEPORT – The annual Sponsoring Survivorship walk and run to benefit breast cancer victims will be held Saturday.

The event will be held at the Bank of America, 500 N. Main St., in Lakeport.

Registration will begin at 7 a.m. Walk-in registrations will be accepted until the start of the event t 8:30 a.m. The cost is $20.

Participants can walk two or five kilometers, or do a five or 10 kilometer run. The event is not timed.

The proceeds benefit Lake County women in their battle against breast cancer.

Refreshments will be provided. Donations are gratefully accepted and may be tax-deductible. Raffle prizes will include an overnight stay at the Lakeport English Inn, a wine tasting trip for four to six people for six hours, and three one-hour Seadoo rentals from On the Waterfront.

For more information contact Shirley Crawford, 279-1364; Julie Kelley, 263-1094; Mary Kelley, 279-4967; or visit www.sponsoringsurvivorship.com.

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The public is invited to this special and fun event that celebrates the trust’s accomplishments and honors the volunteers who work with the land trust throughout the year.

Sponsors for this year’s dinner include the Livermore Family Ranch, Nick Voegtly Safety and Loss Control, Peter and Nancy Gruchawka, the Lake County Wine Grape Commission and Umpqua Bank.

A no host social hour starts at 5 p.m. with entertainment by the local group Earreverence. A silent auction will be offering a wide range of items, services, and gift certificates from local businesses.

The Lodge at Blue Lakes has been beautifully renovated and offers a scenic and elegant location for the Lake County Land Trust’s annual dinner. The land trust is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting important land resources in Lake County. The trust is a 501 (c) (3) organization and $25 of your ticket price can be declared as a tax deduction.

Tickets for the dinner are available by calling the Lake County Land Trust at 995-1398 or by sending a check to the Lake County Land Trust, P.O. Box 711, Lower Lake, CA 95457.

Tickets will either be mailed or may be picked up at the door. Tickets are $50 each and include appetizers, dinner, dessert, and wine with dinner. Local caterer Madelene Lyon is preparing the meal. The public is cordially invited.

The Land Trust owns and operates the Rodman Slough Preserve on the Nice-Lucerne cutoff and spear-headed the purchase of the Black Forest on the slopes of Mt. Konocti. The trust has promoted and supported the protection of Mt. Konocti, owns a small park in Middletown, and operates a nature center at the Rodman Slough Preserve.

Visit www.lakecountylandtrust.org, or call 995-1398 or 994-2024 for more information.

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The event will begin at 3:30 p.m. by showcasing the cuisine of many of Lake County’s best restaurants, and the wines of 15 of Lake County’s best wineries. This combination of Lake County’s finest is guaranteed to delight the taste buds of all comers.

The generous sponsorship of Zino’s Ristorante and Inn, The Saw Shop Bistro, Rob Roy Creekside Grill, Blue Wing Saloon and Café, Park Place Restaurant, The Water Color Restaurant, Murphy’s on the Green and Molly Brennan’s makes this fundraising event a gourmét’s delight.

Now, while enjoying good music on the bank of Cole Creek, add the outstanding wines of our winery sponsors Zoom Wines, Wildhurst Vineyards, Tulip Hill Winery, Steele Wines, Six Sigma Wines, Shed Horn Cellars, Shannon Ridge Cellars, Red Lava Vineyards, Ployez Winery, Moore Family Winery, Langtry Estate and Vineyards, Gregory Graham Winery, Cougar’s Leap Winery, Ceago Vinegarden and Brassfield Estate Winery and you truly have a day to remember.

Attendees can participate in the kind of activities that will take place in the future Outdoor Education Pavilion, and will be able to hear supportive guest speakers.

“A Wild Affair in Your Park” theme is “No Child Left Inside” and all funds raised will help to complete and equip the Clear Lake State Park Outdoor Education Pavilion.

For more information about the event or for reservations, call 279-4395.

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