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MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The cutoff date is nearing to apply for funds available to help Lake County residents who are behind one month on their rent or up to three months behind on utility bills.
Funds are also available for residents in need of move-in costs, such as security deposit, related to a move to new permanent housing.
The last date to submit an application is Sept. 15.
Catholic Charities is administering the Federal Emergency Shelter Grant (FESG) funds, and applicants must qualify and meet state and federal guidelines. Needs and residency will also be verified.
To see if you qualify, go to www.srcharities.org/services and click on Lake County services to find FESG information.
You may also call 707-528-8712, Extension 126 for an application.
Federal Emergency Shelter Grant for Lake County is funded by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), via CA Department of Housing & Community Development.
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The dance will take place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Main Street in downtown will be closed to vehicle traffic during the event.
Refreshments will be available for purchase – wine, beer and food – and many businesses will have extended hours. There also will be raffles.
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Lake County Fair is one of Lake County's favorite summertime events, and is enjoyed by nearly 40,000 people each year.
The fair features a variety of entertainment, food, exhibits, a carnival, and livestock shows.
The 2011 fair theme for 2011 is “Make Some Magic!”
Special features for the 2011 Fair include the annual Junior Livestock Auction, and more than 4,000 exhibits entered in various competitions.
Fairgoers can also expect appearances by a variety of local musical acts and attractions on three stages, as well as clowns, magicians, and other strolling performers.
Fiesta Latina activities will take place on the Sutter Lakeside Hospital Stage area on Sunday, Sept. 4, and are presented by Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino.
Events in the grandstand arena include the Lake County Lawn Mower Challenge Races on Thursday evening, a demolition derby on Friday evening, open mud bogs and a 4x4 truck pull on Saturday evening, and the California State Finals of the WGAS Motorsports Tuff Truck and Buggy Races on Sunday evening. All grandstand shows start at 7:30 p.m.
Local participants also are encouraged in the demo derby, truck pulls, mud bogs and the tuff truck races, and entry forms are available at the fairgrounds office.
Live local entertainment occurs continuously on two stages. The Sutter Lakeside Hospital Main Stage will host the likes of the Snake Alley Band, LC Diamonds, Bill Noteman and the Rockets, and the Mark Weston Band, among others. The Mediacom Stage will host a variety of acts including Mike Wilhelm and Hired Guns, Travis Rinker, the Don Carter Quartet, and Jim Williams on acoustic guitar.
A fair parade, the kickoff event for the annual Lake County Fair, starts at Natural High in Lakeport, travels south on Main Street, and ends at the main gate to the fairgrounds with the ribbon cutting ceremony.
The parade occurs at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1. Upon arrival at the main gate, everyone who enters the parade with a float will receive free entry to the Fair.
Fair buildings and grounds swell to bursting with the thousands of displays made, grown, or raised for entry by talented residents both young and young at heart.
Entries for judging in the fair include most types of fine arts, home arts and crafts, photography, amateur wine and beer, many types of agriculture and floriculture, livestock, small animals, and horses.
Walk on contests this year include a mystery pie contest, a scavenger hunt, a clay sculpting contest and, and an ice cream making contest.
The annual Junior Livestock Auction takes place on Saturday, Sept. 3, at 1 p.m. in the Baldwin Pavilion. Businesses and individuals are invited to bid on the prize-winning livestock raised and exhibited by local youth.
Various livestock species are displayed throughout the fair, including swine, beef, sheep, goat and horse exhibits from local 4-H and FFA exhibitors.
Small animals are represented as well, with chickens, turkeys, rabbits and cavies all residing in the barn areas.
Also in the Baldwin Pavilion, the annual Round Robin contests pit the best showmen and showwomen in each species against each other to be named the best showperson of the Fair. The Round Robin takes place at 6pm on Saturday, immediately following the Livestock Auction, and is presented by Calpine.
Regular admission prices for the 2011 Lake County Fair are $10 for a regular ticket, $6 for a senior over age 60, and $6 for children ages 6 through 11. Children under 6 years old are admitted free every day. Children through age 11 are admitted for $3 on Thursday, September 1st only, for "Kid's Day."
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The effort will take place beginning at 10 a.m. at the agency's headquarters, located at 15975 Anderson Ranch Parkway in Lower Lake. It will continue until all food has been distributed.
Food as well as fresh produce will be offered.
Social Services is collaborating with the Redwood Empire Food Bank and the Lake County Hunger Task Force on the food distribution.
Individuals do not have to qualify to receive the food, they simply have to show up.
The giveaway is taking place every Tuesday in August.