LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Office of Education and Lake County Child Care Planning Council is hosting a Back to School 5k Run For Fun.
The event takes place on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 8:30 a.m. at Lake Side County Park, 1985 Park Drive in Lakeport.
Participants are encouraged to bring new school supplies to donate to Lake County foster children and others who need help purchasing supplies to start their school year.
Proceeds from the event registration will benefit the annual Early Childhood Educator of the Year Award program.
Walk, run, dance, skip or roll to the finish line. All ages are welcome to participate. Register by Aug. 1 to receive a race T-shirt.
Adult registration fees are $20 each or $30 for two. Children under age 10 are $10 each or $15 for two. Children age 3 and under may attend for free.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m. Times will not be recorded but finish standings will be posted.
To register go to www.lakecoe.org and click on “Calendar,” click on the event and complete the form.
Volunteers and sponsors are needed. To become an event sponsor call Laurie at 707-262-4162.