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The event will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Highlands Senior Center, 3245 Bowers Ave., Clearlake.
During the event they will honor the career and contributions of state Sen. Pat Wiggins.
Clearlake City Council candidate Joey Luiz will serve as master of ceremonies.
Endorsed Democratic candidates for Lake County offices, and Clearlake and Lakeport city council races will be in attendance.
Lieutenant Governor candidate Gavin Newsom has been invited to speak.
Congressman Mike Thompson, State Senate candidate and current Assemblywoman Noreen Evans and Assemblyman Wes Chesbro have confirmed they will attend.
Early labor sponsors include Operating Engineers Local 3, Sonoma Lake and Mendocino County Building & Trades Association, the California School Employees Association, Plumbers Union Local 38, SEIU Local 1021, the North Bay Labor Council and the California Teachers Association.
Individual sponsors to date including Thompson, Chesbro, Wiggins and Evans.
A silent auction and a raffle for a presentation flag that has been flown over the Capitol building, donated by Thompson, are on the program.
Tables for US Sen. Barbara Boxer and Attorney General Jerry Brown's gubernatorial campaign, as well as all local and state candidates, are planned. The tables will provide attendees with an opportunity to pick up campaign literature and campaign visibility items.
Music for the event is the Blue Moon Duet, featuring Sarah and David Ryan.
The meal will feature barbecued tri-tips prepared by barbecue master Evan Willig, with Mexican side dish trimmings courtesy of Luisa Acosta.
A variety of local wines will be will be poured. Beer as well as nonalcoholic beverages will also be available.
The cost is $35 per person, $25 for seniors and children under 12 attend free.
Reservations can be made in advance by calling 707-987-9027 or 707-277-0713 or by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
All tickets are held at the door and tickets are available the day of the event.
