LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The sixth annual Lake-Mendocino Veteran Stand Down and Homeless Veteran Resource Fair is coming this month.

All Lake and Mendocino County veterans are encouraged to attend.

The stand down, organized by Lake County Vet Connect, will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, and Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St., Lakeport.

A free lunch will be served to all attendants.

The stand down/resource fair is open to all veterans regardless of the era in which they served.

This year's stand down will offer access to on-site medical services, enrollment in healthcare and supplemental nutrition programs, as well as other programs relating to educational, employment, and food resource issues that are important to our veterans.

Numerous VA resources will be onsite in addition to other federal, state, county and community organizations offering programs and avenues of assistance.

One Justice will be providing estate planning services at no cost to veterans on Sept 19. Appointments are required; please call 415-534-5878 to schedule.

Lake County Transit is providing complimentary bus rides to the stand down as well. Veterans can catch the bus at their local stop and will be dropped off at the fairgrounds stop. Riders will need to have a Veteran ID or DD214 to receive complimentary bus fare. Non-veteran riders are subject to regular fares.

Organizers are again seeking volunteers to assist with the event. Volunteers will assist in capacities including helping to set up and tear down the venue, staging and issuing materials and supplies to veterans, and preparing food.

United Veterans Council of Lake County is still seeking financial assistance for the purchase of additional material and supplies.

If you would like to donate financial assistance or volunteer to assist with this event, please contact Lake County Vet Connect Committee Chairman Frank Parker at 707-274-9512.