LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A “Special Radio Day” will take place on Saturday, Oct. 23, to commemorate the 71^st anniversary of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

The station will be operated from the Lakeport Senior Center, 527 Konocti Ave., from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Members of the public are invited to participate in this countrywide and possibly worldwide event by Ham radio.

It is not necessary to sign up for a specific time. The staff will make accommodations for you if you would like to try operating the Ham radio.

Taking the lead in this event are Lake County Flotilla 8-8 members, John McEwen, FSO-CM and Gary Dromi, VC who will be on station at the Lakeport Senior Center.

The USCG Auxiliary is proud to be celebrating it 71st anniversary and standing by its motto, “Semper Paratus.”