“Freedom from Smoking”, the leading smoking cessation program in the United States for over 25 years, shows participants how to quit smoking for good in a supportive setting.

Participants meet weekly in small groups so everyone attending gets personal attention.

No two smokers are alike; the program helps everyone create their own quit plan. Because support of others is important while quitting, participating with a group who understands the challenges helps at a time when support is most needed.

You’ll be more successful at quitting smoking by being with other people who have decided to get healthy for summer.

The Lakeport classes will take place Thursdays at Lake Family Resource Center, 896 Lakeport Blvd., from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Clearlake classes will take place Tuesdays at Lake Family Resource Center, 14671 Olympic Drive, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Both programs run seven weeks, with two classes during “Quit Week.”

The program is FREE and includes all program materials and refreshments.

For more information and to register for the classes call Joy Swetnam, Lake Family Resource Center, at 707-262-1611 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

From Thursday to Friday, Adobe Creek Drive at mile post marker 2.6 will be subject to single-lane traffic control with five-minute maximum delays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. in order to complete necessary geotechnical testing.

Also on Thursday and Friday, Soda Bay Road, between Riviera West Drive and Konocti Bay Road, will be subject to single-lane traffic control between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. in order to perform necessary preliminary roadway testing. A maximum 10-minute delay is expected.

The public is asked to drive with caution in these areas.

For more information contact the Department of Public Works at 707-263-2341.

Club members will be working on letters to federal legislators in support of HR 676, Single Payer Health Care.

The Senior Center is located at 3985 Country Club Drive (corner of 10^th and Country Club) in Lucerne.

The Lucerne Alpine Senior Center serves breakfast from 9 a.m. and noon.

The public is invited. Membership in the Lake County Democratic Club is open to registered members of the Democratic Party.

For more information e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 707-263-4529.

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

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

– A highway widening project from Government Street to Upper Lake Lucerne Road will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 20-minute delays. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.

– AT&T of Ukiah has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work from Upper Lake Lucerne Road to Rancheria Road through Friday, May 1. Work hours are 8 a.m. To 4:30 p.m.,

weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– The County of Lake has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for sidewalk upgrades from Fourth Street to Sixth Street. Work hours are 8 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.

Highway 29

– Bridge deck repairs at the Putah Creek Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday though Thursday, and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – DeBruin Construction Inc. of Stockton.

– Bridge deck repairs at the Siegler Creek Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday though Thursday, and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – DeBruin Construction Inc. of Stockton.

– Bridge deck repairs at the Robinson Creek Bridge will begin at midnight on Monday, May 4, and continue through midnight on Thursday, May 7. One-way traffic control will be in effect 24 hours per day. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – DeBruin Construction Inc. of Stockton.

Highway 175

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from the junction of Route 29/53 to Davis Street on Wednesday, May 6. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A shoulder closure will be in effect. Motorists are advised to drive with caution through the work area and may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Davis Street to the junction of Route 20/53 on Monday, May 4, Tuesday, May 5, and Thursday, May 7. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– Construction of a retaining wall about 3 miles north of Elk 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 10-minute delays. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.

– AT&T of Fort Bragg has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work from Little River Airport Road to Cabrillo Drive. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. Intermittent one-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– The City of Fort Bragg has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for sidewalk and sewer upgrades from Walnut Street to Pine Avenue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. Southbound traffic will be restricted to one lane. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

– Storm damage repair about 9 miles north of Hardy Creek Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate

five-minute delays. Contractor – Maggiora and Ghilotti Inc. of San Rafael.

Highway 101

– The Hopland Passport Association has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to hold the Hopland Passport event from Rosetti Creek Bridge to 0.5 miles north of First Street on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Brief intermittent closures will be in effect to allow for pedestrian crossing. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– 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.

– Storm damage repair from 0.6 miles to .8 miles north of Comminsky Station Road will begin at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5. Northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Mendocino

Construction Services of Willits.

– Paving near Confusion Hill will take place beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, May 4, and continuing through 3 p.m. on Friday, May 8. One-way traffic control using a pilot car will be in effect 24 hours per day. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – MCM Construction of North Highlands.

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from the Red Mountain Creek Bridge to the Humboldt/Mendocino County line beginning Monday, May 4. Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

Highway 128

– AT&T of Walnut Creek has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work from 0.9 miles west of Big Oaks Drive to Mountain House Road. 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.

Highway 162

– A bridge widening project at Outlet Creek Bridge 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 – Viking Construction Co. Inc. of Rancho Cordova.

Highway 175

– Bridge deck repairs at the Russian River Bridge will begin Tuesday, May 5. Work hours are 6 a.m. to midnight, weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – DeBruin Construction Inc. of Stockton.

Highway 253

– A bridge widening project at Anderson Creek Bridge 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 – Viking Construction Co. Inc. of Rancho Cordova.

– A bridge widening project at Soda Creek Bridge 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 – 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).