HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE, Calif. – On Sunday, Aug. 22, the campaign to reelect Sheriff Rod Mitchell will host a free public barbecue in Hidden Valley Lake.

The event to celebrate the beginning of Mitchell’s general election campaign will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the barbecue area outside of The Greenview Room, 18174 Hidden Valley Road.

Law enforcement members with their friends and families will serve tri-tip barbecue, hot dogs for the kids and cold sodas to the public.

A “bounce house” will be on hand for children.

Parking is available.

There is no charge to attend; all food and soft drinks are free.

Alcoholic beverages can be purchased indoors at the adjacent Mulligan’s Bar.

For more information call 707-972-1346 or 707-350-6262, or visit www.sheriffrodmitchell.com.

NICE, Calif. – Come down to the Sons of Italy on Sunday, Aug. 22, for an afternoon of good food and wine.

From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. enjoy assorted Tulip Hill wines, fruits, cheeses, sweets and savory Italian finger foods.

Bring a friend to the club hall, 2817 E. Highway 20 in Nice.

All tickets $15 at the door.

Everyone is welcome.

Call 707-274-9952 for more information.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – This Thursday, Aug. 19, KPFZ 88.1 FM's “Women's Voices” will host a discussion about women's dietary requirements.

The show will take place from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The guest will be Sharon Stewart, a registered dietitian, responsible for senior nutrition programs in Lake and Mendocino counties.

Stewart will talk about food and specific dietary requirements for women of all ages. Additionally, product labeling will be discussed.

Hosts Lenny Matthews, Rae Eby-Carl and Loretta McCarthy encourage listeners to call in.

The studio phone is 707-263-3435.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Department of Public Works reported that construction will begin on Lakeshore Boulevard north of the Lakeport city limits between Park Way and Hill Road East Monday, Aug. 23.

Construction will continue through Sept. 17.

Traffic will be subject to single-lane traffic control with 15-minute maximum delays, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

The construction is necessary to perform a bikeway construction project.

The roadway will be open to all traffic during nonwork hours, weekends,and holidays.

Expect delays and consider planning an alternative route.

For more information call the Lake County Department of Public Works at 707-263-2341.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Contagious Communicators Toastmasters meeting is held every Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the administrators' meeting room at Sutter Lakeside Hospital.

The meeting room is located next to the hospital cafeteria on the Sutter Lakeside campus, 5176 Hill Road East, Lakeport.

The public is invited to come visit, listen and perhaps join the club.

For more information, contact President Angela Blair at 707-263-3604.

HOPLAND, Calif. – Shokawah Casino will host its second annual Show-N-Shine car on Saturday, Aug. 21.

The show will open at 1 p.m. at the casino, 13101 Nokomis Road.

The day will offer vintage cars, burger and hot do specials, free root beer floats, a costume contest, great live entertainment and fun for people of all ages.

Following an overwhelming response by vintage car enthusiasts from all over the West Coast every space in the show has been filled.

There will be a “sock hop” featuring DJ Ken Steely and the popular Bay Area rock & roll band the “Hot Rods.”

Awards and trophies will be presented starting at 6 p.m. but the fun is really just beginning then.

At 7 p.m. the drawings will begin in the casino and at 7:30 p.m. “Michael and Blue Suede” will kick off with their incredibly popular tribute to Elvis Presley. Michael is known as “The Great Pretender” and his show has attracted rave reviews all over the country.