NORTH COAST – Caltrans reports that the following road projects will be taking place around Lake County during the coming week.

Included are Mendocino County projects that may impact Lake County commuters.

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Gravel Plant Road to the Colusa/Lake County line beginning Monday, Nov. 30. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

Highway 175

– Nancy Kayman of Lakeport has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to install a driveway near Forestry Station Access Road. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– Pavement repair 0.2 mile north of Big Gulch Road will begin Monday, Nov. 30. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – Rege Construction Inc. of Cloverdale.

– Construction of a retaining wall about three miles north of Elk will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should

anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.

Highway 20

– Construction of a retaining wall 0.4 mile east of Three Chop Road will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.

Highway 101

– Bridge deck repairs at the Cummings Road Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – DeBruin Construction Inc. of French Camp.

Highway 128

– AT&T of Walnut Creek has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility relocation from 1.5 to 3.5 miles east of Mountain House Road. Work hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic

control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 162

– A highway reconstruction and realignment project 1.6 miles east of Rodeo Creek Bridge will continue on Wednesday, Dec. 2. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.

– PG&E of Eureka has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for an aerial crossing 0.5 mile east of East Lane on Thursday, Dec. 3. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Intermittent full road closures

will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

For information pertaining to emergency roadwork or for updates to scheduled roadwork, please contact the California Highway Information Network (CHIN) at 1-800-GAS-ROAD (1-800-427-7623).

The new vintages include the 2007 Viognier, 2008 Rose, 2007 Mourvedre, 2007 Syrah, 2007 Zinfandel, 2007 Petite Sirah and 2006 Mountain Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. If last year’s releases are any indication, then Kane’s fans are not going to be disappointed.

Delicious appetizers will be served to enjoy with the wines.

Sol Rouge is a family estate vineyard and winery located in the Red Hills Appellation at elevations over 1,800 feet.

The land contains rich, red volcanic soil and, from this unique profile, Sol Rouge derived its name – translating to “red soil” in French.

The 70-acre Sol Rouge estate is currently planted with Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Counoise, Petite Syrah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, and will soon be planted with Cinsault.

Sol Rouge and LCWS will donate 10 percent of both the wine sales and the $15/per person charge from this event to support the Barbara LaForge Memorial Fund / Lake Family Resource Center.

Judy Magoon has been the featured artist for November and her fine artwork remains on display for the Sol Rouge release party as well.

Lake County Wine Studio is located on the corner of First and Main Streets in historic Upper Lake, across from the famous Tallman Hotel and Blue Wing Saloon & Café.

To RSVP, or for more information, call Susan Feiler at 707-275-8030 or 707-293-8752.

The event will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., rain or shine, in downtown Middletown.

Minnie Cannon School will once again be offering a carnival in the gym and a live nativity will be seen on the White House porch.

Santa will be in front of Middletown Florist & Gifts located in the Middletown Plaza, handing out candy canes. Be sure to bring your camera for photos of your children with Santa.

Studio 175 will be hosting their annual Dutch Oven Goodness at the corner of Highway 175 and Bush Street.

Come see Funtopia’s “blow-up” wonderland. For more information contact Jennifer at 707-987-0114.

Join in the fun with our two parades: the pet parade and the “Not So Silent Night” Music Parade. For more information on the Pet Parade contact Val at Val’s Pet Paradise at 707-987-4921.

It’s easy to join up with the music parade. The first 100 people to bring a portable CD player with batteries to the Middletown Florist & Gifts by 6 p.m. on Saturday will receive a Free CD of holiday music. At 6:30 p.m. everyone will start their CDs at the same time and parade through downtown. For more information on the “Not So Silent Night” Music Parade contact Tina at Middletown Florist at 707-987-9500.

Pony rides will be available at Tri Counties Bank parking lot by Wiloth Equine Therapy and Riding Center.

Enjoy local crafts and vendors at the multipurpose room at the school. For more information on vendor space contact Bobbi at 707-987-8212

Shops all over town will be open late for your shopping pleasures with surprises around every corner.

Please dress warm for this fun outdoor event.

For more general information on this annual event, visit www.christmasinmiddletown.com or contact Tina at Middletown Florist & Gifts at 707-987-9500.

The ceremony will take place at Zino's Ristorante, 6330 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville.

Prior to the ceremony, the regular monthly meeting will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Lunch will be served at noon and will be followed by the ceremony.

Reservations for the lunch are necessary. The cost is $25 per person.

Anyone interested in attending the meeting and ceremony, please call the Flotilla information line at 707-513-5122.

The group will meet at 1 p.m. at McDonald's on Todd Road in Lakeport.

Finish your shopping early and stop by and join the discussion.

The last meeting was filmed and is being shown at various times on TV 8 (PEG TV). The meeting may be filmed this month as well. If you are camera shy, you can opt out of being filmed.

They will gather in the meeting room at the back of the restaurant, just look for the flying saucer sign.

All meetings are free and open to all ages and planetary affiliations.

Call Chip at 707-263-3391 for further information, check out the group's Web site at meetup.com/lcflyingsaucerclub or email chip at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

During the holidays, feelings and emotions may be magnified especially for those who have experienced a loss. At times, this grief may feel overwhelming.

This special gathering will offer practical tips and suggestions for self care and ways to cope with stress during this season.

Hope for the Holidays will be held from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at Orchard Park Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, 14789 Burns Valley Road, next to Redbud Library.

Refreshments will be served.

For more information, call Orchard Park at 707-995-1900.