CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 88 of Lake County, will hold its annual life jacket giveaway for children on Saturday, Aug. 2.
The giveaway will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the gazebo at Redbud Park, 14655 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake.
This free life jacket giveaway project is made possible by a $1,500 grant from Walmart.
The event will include the weighing, fitting and distribution of life jackets for youngsters 12 years of age and under.
A parent or guardian must accompany the child and must complete an information slip to be eligible to receive the life jacket.
The event will end at 1 p.m. or whenever all of the life jackets are gone.
An information table will be at the gazebo to provide the public with boating safety information.
On Aug. 2 Flotilla 88 also will hold a free vessel safety check by qualified vessel examiners for boat owners, which will be held at the marina at Redbud Park.
Examiners will be available starting at 9:30 a.m. Boats can be on a trailer or in the water at the docks.
For additional information, call the Flotilla’s message phone at 707-278-8288.