LAKEPORT – Wally Holbrook, candidate for Lake County superintendent of schools, invites voters to join him for a wine and hors d’oeuvres fundraiser on Friday, March 5, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Lakeport Yacht Club, 15 Fifth St.

Individuals attending the event will have an opportunity to meet Holbrook, speak with him about concerns, and ask him about his campaign. Holbrook is interested in sharing his ideas for dealing with the education challenges in Lake County.

“I want to talk with residents about how students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the community can be active partners for students’ success,” said Holbrook. “Working together we can get things done.”

The fundraiser will include several wine choices, a wide selection of hors d’oeuvres, wine raffles, and music. The $15 donation entitles the attendee to a glass of wine, hors d’oeuvres, and one raffle entry. Additional tickets will be sold for raffle chances and wine.

Holbrook brings 35 years of education experience to his campaign, with many years as principal and then superintendent in Kelseyville.

He has worked 16 years as a superintendent, spending five or more years in districts in three counties. He has been a teacher and coach and currently serves as a leadership coach for educators in Northern California.

Using the phrase “Together We Thrive” in his campaign, Holbrook says one of his goals is to see every high school student graduate with a sense of purpose and the skills to succeed. “I look forward to working with you as we resolve the challenges that we face.”

Tickets are $15 per person. For information or to purchase tickets, call Cathy Brennan at 707-262-1776.

For more information about Holbrook and his campaign, visit his Web site, http://electwallyholbrook.com .