LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Democratic Central Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 6.

The group is not holding the meeting on the usual first Thursday of the month due to a scheduling conflict with a Lakeport town hall taking place from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 7 hosted by Mike McGuire and Mariko Yamada.

The committee's Aug. 6 meeting will take place in Lakeport at the Lake County Tax Services office, 1210 S. Main Street at 6 p.m.

They will be working on organizing the fair booth, opening a United Democratic Campaign headquarters,the October fundraiser barbecue in Clearlake and electing a committee vice chair.

The agenda for the Aug. 6 meeting also includes reports from representatives for Congressmen Mike Thompson and John Garamendi, Assemblywoman Mariko Yamada and State Sen. Noreen Evans, as well as reports from the Stonewall Democratic Club Chair Essie Coons and representative from the Lake County Democratic Club Paula Mune.

Meetings are open to the public and committee membership is open to all registered Democrats.

The Lake County Democratic Central Committee is the official governing body of the Democratic Party in Lake County.

For more information about the Democratic Party in Lake County visit www.lakecountydemocrats.org or www.facebook.com/LakeCountyDemocrats .

Contact the Democratic Party of Lake County at 707-533-4885 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Beginning Aug. 2, Lakeport Library will show family-friendly movies on the first Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the children’s room.

The movie selection will feature current releases and old favorites, and will include both animated and live-action films.

The free program is open to all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more details call the library at 707-263-8817.

Lakeport Library, located at 1425 N. High Street, is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday, noon to 8 p.m.

NICE, Calif. – Come join Sons of Italy Nice on Saturday, Aug. 2, for an Italian pasta dinner dance, with proceeds going to the Stand Down Homeless Veterans Housing Fair.

The bar opens at 5 p.m., with dinner starting at 6 p.m. and a live band, The High Notes, playing after the meal.

Tickets cost $15 per person.

The hall is located at 2817 E. Highway 20 in Nice.

Call the afternoon of the event for more information at 707-274-2244.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – On Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Clearlake's Austin Park, come and join the family fun of the fourth annual Power to the Youth.  

This event is hosted by Lake Community Pride Foundation, a local nonprofit group that maintains and runs a teen shelter and helps to support the youth performing arts.  

This year's event will feature a free basketball tournament and free skate park competition with prizes for the winners.  

Glory Days Flag Football League will have a water balloon flag football event to keep you cool during the hot August sunshine.  

This year three bouncy houses have been donated for the festival and all children can play in them for free all through the event.

Come and enjoy the sounds of local young artists such as As All Else Fails, Fetti Rich, Cosmic Tea, The Lyricist with Austin Layne, and Phaneron.  

If you're not listening to the live music or taking part in our sporting activities make sure to look around at the collection of booths that support the community such as Yuba College, St Helena Hospital, Planned Parenthood, Skycatch Gymnastics (who will also be making a performance), The Harbor On Main, the Youth Center, farmer's market booths and much more.  

Vendors offering food and children's clothing for back to school also will be available in the park.

Come down, have some fun and bring unity to the community as they aim to empower local youth for a brighter and better future for Clearlake and Lake County.  

All events and participation are free so bring the whole family.  

For more information please contact Bruno Sabatier at 707-695-0834 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Follow the festival at www.facebook.com/PowertotheYouth .

LAKEPORT, Calif. – City of Lakeport Public Works crews will be doing street maintenance work on Monday, July 28.

The micro-chip seal work will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Parallel Drive between Lakeport Boulevard and Highway 175.

Lane closures and traffic controls will be in place while this work is being completed.

Motorists are advised to expect delays and please use caution when traveling in the area or, whenever possible, to use alternate routes.

For more information call 707-263-0751.

NORTH COAST, Calif. – 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 20
            
– Pavement repairs on Route 29 near the junction of Routes 20/29 will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
 
– PG&E has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility work near Fourth Street and near Oak Grove Avenue beginning Thursday, July 31. 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.
 
Highway 29

– AT&T of Fort Bragg has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility work from Bradford Road to Hilderbrand Road through Friday, July 25. 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.
 
– Pavement repairs from the Lucerne Undercrossing to the junction of Route 20/29 will continue. Work hours are 4 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
 
MENDOCINO COUNTY
 
Highway 1

– Culvert rehabilitation at various locations from Collins Viaduct to 1.1 miles south of Elk Creek will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
 
– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Ocean View Drive to Road 8068 on Tuesday, July 29, and Wednesday, July 30. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
 
– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Iverson Road to Road 8063 beginning Thursday, July 31. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
 
– 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.
 
– Guardrail installation and paving along the Navarro Grade will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
 
– Bridge repairs at the Blue Slide Gulch 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 five-minute delays.
 
Highway 20

– Culvert rehabilitation from near Two Rock Lookout to just east of the railroad crossing will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
 
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.
 
– Northern Aggregates Inc. of Willits has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit to add turn lanes just south of Black Bart Drive through Friday, July 25. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. A shoulder closure will be in effect. 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.
 
– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance near Shimmins Ridge Road on Monday, July 28. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
 
– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Casteel Lane to Big Trails Drive on Tuesday, July 29. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A moving lane closure will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
 
– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Big Trails Drive to the junction of Routes 101/162 beginning Wednesday, July 30. Work hours are 8 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

– Guardrail repairs at the junction of Routes 1/128 will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
 
– Culvert rehabilitation at various locations from Philo Greenwood Road to the Sonoma County line will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

Highway 175
 
– Bridge rehabilitation at the Russian 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.

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).