The effort will take place beginning at 10 a.m. at the agency's headquarters, located at 15975 Anderson Ranch Parkway in Lower Lake. It will continue until all food has been distributed.

Food as well as fresh produce will be offered.

Social Services is collaborating with the Redwood Empire Food Bank and the Lake County Hunger Task Force on the food distribution.

Individuals do not have to qualify to receive the food, they simply have to show up.

The giveaway is taking place every Tuesday in August.

The Lake County Democratic Club is very honored to host Betty Yee, First District member of the California State Board of Equalization, as the event's keynote speaker.

State Assemblyman Wesley Chesbro will be in attendance and state Sen. Noreen Evans has been invited.

There will be time for those attending to talk face to face with with our guest speakers before and after their addresses.

Music will be by Lake County’s own fabulous “Blue Collar” band with Carl Stewart, lead voice, guitar and harmonica; Sue Condit on fiddle, mandolin and voice; Bill Bordisso on accordion, banjo, percussion and voice; Clovice Lewis on cello; and Bill MacDougall on double bass.

The Quitiquit family will prepare a classic summer dinner of chicken on a skewer, many fabulous summer salads and desserts.

Wines will be available from the following Lake County wineries: Konocti Growers, Steele Wines, Langtry Estates, Ployez Winery, Vigilance and Noggle Winery.

There also will be beer and other beverages available.

There will be a silent auction with some great stuff and works of art by local artists.

Reservations paid in advance before Aug. 17 are $15 and admission paid at the door is $20.

For reservations and more information, call 707-533-4885 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Event Sponsors are Congressman Mike Thompson, Assemblyman Wes Chesbro, Sen. Noreen Evans, California United Health Care Workers, North Bay Labor Council, Mendo-Lake Building and Trades Council, SEIU Local1021 and IBEW Local 551.

Community organizations that will be having informational tables: KPFZ 88.1 FM, Committee for a GE Free Lake County, Transition Lake County, Catholic Charities, Lake County Hunger Task Force, Community Care HIV Program and Free Kitchen Project.

Bilbrey, California School Employees Association first vice president, handily won a special runoff election to take a seat on the 13-member board.

“Thank you to everyone for all your support and diligent efforts on our campaign,” said Bilbrey, a 22-year employee of Citrus College and the only classified school employee on the ballot. “Your dedication to winning this election made all the difference!”

According to the unofficial vote count, Bilbrey received 117,034 votes while opponent Richard Ross received 78,718 votes. The result is not official until certified by the California Secretary of State's Office.

Bilbrey and Ross were among a field of eight candidates vying for a member-at-large board seat following the resignation of Kurato Shimada last August.

A runoff election was held after no candidate received the majority of votes in the first round of the election that took place earlier this spring.

Bilbrey will serve out the remainder of the term vacated by Shimada, which ends on Jan. 15, 2014.

Bilbrey becomes the second CSEA member to currently sit on the CalPERS board. CSEA Past President Rob Feckner is the current CalPERS board president.

“I am eager to take my seat alongside CalPERS Board President Feckner to represent public employees statewide.”

CSEA President Allan Clark said Bilbrey will be an excellent steward of the retirement fund.

“Public employees and retirees will be well-served with Michael Bilbrey on the CalPERS board,” he said.

CSEA represents more than 210,000 classified school employees in public schools and community colleges throughout California. Classified employees are school bus drivers, custodians, school secretaries, paraeducators, food service workers and other essential workers in California’s public schools and community colleges.

April Hansen (marketing/Lakeport Grocery Outlet), Jackie Hansen (owner, Lakeport Grocery Outlet) and team present Lynn Goos and Free Kitchen Project volunteers with a very large check to help support a great cause. Courtesy photo.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Every year, worldwide more than 15 million children die of starvation.

While most people are all aware of the worldwide struggle, think for a minute about the percentage of those who struggle to make ends meet right here in America.

The economic roller coaster has resulted in many local families to go jobless, hungry and even homeless.

Many times, people think of poverty and hunger on a much larger scale, which can divert attention from members of the local community who are suffering from poverty.

Recently the Lakeport Grocery Outlet joined forces with its friends at the Lakeport Free Kitchen Project in an amazing program known as “Independence from Hunger.”

The mission of the Lakeport Free Kitchen Project is to serve dinner in a welcoming atmosphere to anyone who wants or needs a free meal on Sundays in the community.

Throughout the month of July, the Lakeport Grocery Outlet encouraged customers to make food donations as well as cash donations at the time of their purchase. The cash donations came in abundantly and often daily customers graciously donated on more than one shopping trip during the month of July.

The Lakeport Grocery Outlet provided premade shopping bags containing $4.55 worth of groceries ready for purchase and immediate donation to save time for shoppers in a rush to still be able to participate. Customers who made any donation were entered into a drawing to win a Grocery Outlet gift card valued at $100.

One customer at a time, one can of beans here, a dollar there, and by the end of the month, it was clear how much shoppers wanted to help make a difference.

Not only were the donations abundant, but the outpouring of support by our community helped the store to raise cash and food donations totaling $1,306 in just 31 days.

It is truly amazing what people are capable of doing when they all work together. One dollar may not seem like much, but it all adds up and every little bit helped us support the very selfless and hardworking people at Lakeport Free Kitchen Project.

The store recently presented the wonderful folks with Lakeport Free Kitchen Project with a check and yet another large load of groceries as a final contribution to our month-long Independence from Hunger program.

“Until next time,” said April Hansen, who works in administration and marketing for Lakeport Grocery Outlet, to Lynn Goos, president of United Parish Church/Free kitchen Project.

After a fantastic turnout for a very special cause, the store will soon join forces again in the near future to help a community come together in making a big difference in the lives of the less fortunate.

Lakeport Grocery Outlet offered a very special thank you to all of our caring shoppers who graciously donated.

They also recognized the caring team of volunteers at the Lakeport Free Kitchen Project for collecting donations, preparing meals, and helping provide the program with locations to serve free meals: Lynn Goos, president, United Parish Church; Sharon Salvador, treasurer, Fidelity National Title Co.; Missy Hodder, secretary, United Parish Church; Marty Bardelmeier; Geri Crowshaw; Charlene Ellis; Tom Engstrom, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Danielle Erickson; Gloria Flaherty, Lake Family Resource Center; Chris Frediani, XIRHO Psi Sorority of Beta Sigma Phi; Mel Goos, United Christian Parish; Laisne Hamilton, Galilee Lutheran Church; Ken Hook, United Christian Parish; Pastor Shannon Kimbell-Auth, United Christian Parish; Katherine Lindsley, United Christian Parish; Wanda Lopez, St. Mary’s Church; Jennifer Petersen, United Christian Parish; Val Schweifle, Kiwanis; Jean Strak; and Bishop Tipton, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints.

LAKEPORT FREE KITCHEN PROJECT SCHEDULE

Meals are served from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

• First Sunday: United Christian Parish Church, 745 N Brush St., Lakeport

• Second Sunday: Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3500 Hill Road East (corner of Parkway and Hill Road)

• Third Sunday: United Christian Parish Church, 745 N. Brush St., Lakeport

• Fourth Sunday: Lake Family Resource Center, 896 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport (entrance is in the back of building)

• Fifth Sunday: Lake Family Resource Center, 896 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport (entrance is in the back of building)

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

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

– A pavement repair project from the junction of Routes 20/53 to the North Fork Cache Creek Bridge will resume Monday, Aug. 15. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., weekdays. In two-lane sections, one-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. In three-lane sections, traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel and motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.

Highway 29

– A pavement repair project from the Lake/Napa County line to Spruce Grove Road began Friday, Aug. 12. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A shoulder closure will be in effect, and motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Beginning Sunday, Aug. 14, nighttime work hours will be 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday evening through Friday morning. One-way traffic control will be in effect, and motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.

– AT&T of Sacramento has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility repairs from Wardlaw Street to 0.2 mile north of Saint Helena Lane beginning Monday, Aug. 15. 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.

– Bridge deck repairs at the Scotts Creek Bridge will continue. Work hours are 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Wahlund Construction of Eureka.

Highway 53

– Highway widening from 40th Avenue to Old Highway 53 north will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Sierra Equipment Rental of Glenn.

Highway 175

– Metal be a.m. guardrail repair from 2.7 to 4.9 miles east of the Mendocino/Lake County line will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – Stewart Dirt and Aggregate of Fairfield.

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from the junction of Routes 29/175 near Kelseyville to Road 4 beginning Tuesday, Aug. 16. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.

Highway 281

– AT&T of Santa Rosa has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility repairs just west of the junction of Routes 29/181 beginning Monday, Aug. 15. 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.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Curley Lane to Elk through Tuesday, Aug. 16. Work hours are 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.

– Installation of a roundabout at Simpson Lane 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 – Fedco Construction Inc., of Santa Rosa.

– Storm damage repairs near the Union Landing Viaduct 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 – Valentine Corporation of San Rafael.

– Bridge painting on the South Fork Eel 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 – NY Blastco of Gardenia.

Highway 20

– Highway widening from 2.3 to 3.3 miles east of Gravel Pit 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 – Team Ghilotti Inc. of Petaluma.

Highway 101

– Bridge deck repairs at the Russian River Bridge just south of Geysers Road will continue through Tuesday, Aug. 16. Work hours are 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 a.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Wahlund Construction of Eureka.

Highway 101

– Installation of metal be a.m. guardrail at various locations from just north of the Mendocino/Sonoma County Line to the junction of Routes 101/222 will continue. Work hours are 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Jeff Parrish of Stanton.

– Slide repairs north of the Korean War Veterans War Memorial Bridge 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. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Hewlitt and Sturtevant Road to Nelson Road beginning Monday, Aug. 15. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Installation of cable median barrier from the El Roble Overcrossing to the junction of Routes 20/101 will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday evening through Friday afternoon. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Ghilotti Brothers of San Rafael.

– A pavement repair project from the Robinson Creek Bridge to Uva Drive will continue. Work hours are 5 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Granite Construction, Incorporated, of Ukiah.

– Installation of metal be a.m. guardrail and concrete median barrier at the North State Street northbound onramp will continue through Friday, August 12. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. A full closure of the northbound onramp will be in effect. Motorists are advised to use an

alternate route. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.

– Bridge deck repairs at the York Creek Bridge will begin Wednesday, Aug. 17. Work hours are 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Wahlund Construction of Eureka.

– Metal beam guardrail repair at various locations from Reeves Canyon Road to 0.7 mile south of the junction of Routes 1/101 will continue. Work hours are 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays. In two-lane sections, one-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. In four-lane sections, traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel and motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Wahlund Construction of Eureka.

– Bridge painting at the Long Valley Creek Bridge will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Certified Coatings Company of Fairfield.

– PG&E of Eureka has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility repairs 0.4 mile north of Standish Hickey State Park and 1.0 mile south of the Dora Creek Bridge on Monday, Aug. 15. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from 0.6 mile south of the Bear Pen Undercrossing to the Humboldt/Mendocino County line. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

Highway 128

– A pavement repair project from the junction or Routes 1/128 to the Flynn Creek Bridge will begin Friday, Aug. 12. 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 – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa. LC#C128PA

– A pavement repair project from 0.9 mile west of the Mill Creek Bridge to 0.7 mile east of Philo will continue. Work hours are 5 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 20-minute delays. Contractor – Granite Construction, Incorporated, of Ukiah.

– Culvert repairs from 0.6 to 1.3 miles east of Mountain House 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 5-minute delays. Contractor – Team Ghilotti of Petaluma.

Highway 162

– A pavement repair project from the Rodeo Creek Bridge to Sand Bank Creek will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – Mendocino Construction Services of Willits.

– PG&E of Eureka has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility repairs near Logan Road beginning Monday, Aug. 15. 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.

Highway 222

– Replacement of the Russian River Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays during work hours and five-minute delays at other times. Contractor – CC Myers of Rancho Cordova.

Highway 253

– Culvert repairs from the junction of Routes 128/253 to the junction of Routes 101/253 will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – Team Ghilotti of Petaluma.

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).

The event takes place from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Steele Wines, Highway 29 and Thomas Drive, between Lakeport and Kelseyville.

There is an unknown, possibly an unforgotten world, that still exists in the imagination. It’s a world of joy, of fun, excitement and magic.

Fun for the whole family with music, crafts, food and beverages, children’s activities, and a special appearance by the King and Queen of the Faeries, Oberon and Tatiana with their little faerie folk.

A partial schedule, subject to change follows.

Main Stage

3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: From the Heart, Celtic harp/harmony

5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.: Travis Rinker, acoustic trance

6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Cactus & Rose, folk music

7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.: The Vain Attempts, music

8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Blind Spot, music

The Fairy Realm

3:30 p.m.-4 p.m.: Linda Shreiber, fairy tale time

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.: New Vintage Productions, music and dance

5 p.m.: New Vintage Productions, to be announced

5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Ancient Annie, crafts making/ribbon dance

7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.: Ancient Annie, story telling

8 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Taylor Observatory, gazing at the full moon

Wellness Area

3:30 p.m.: New Vintage Productions, fairy dance workshop

4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Zumba, Sutter Wellness Center/Shannon

6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.: Zumba, Sutter Wellness Center/Shannon

7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Zumba, Sutter Wellness Center/Melissa

8:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Zumba, Sutter Wellness Center/Melissa

Center Stage

5:30 p.m.: New Vintage Productions, reading and dance

6:30 p.m.: New Vintage Productions, music and dance

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Drum circle

8 p.m. to 9 p.m.: New Vintage Productions, reading and dance

9 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Travis Rinker, music