LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County parents and high schoolers who are hoping to soon see a return to youth sporting activities are planning a Friday event that’s part of a statewide effort to bring attention to the issue.

The “Let Them Play CA” event will take place at 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, in Courthouse Museum Park at N. Main and Third streets in downtown Lakeport.

Students and parents of all Lake County schools are welcomed.

Let Them Play CA is a group of parents, coaches and youth advocates organizing rallies in dozens of communities across the state this week.