LAKE COUNTY – Does Lake County have talent? Yes, yes and yes.

The “Lake County Has Talent” contest is for all residents of Lake County, and students of all ages are especially encouraged to apply.

The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 16, and the nonrefundable application fee is $10.

An applicant may ask a sponsor for a $25, $50 or $100 sponsorship in lieu of the $10 application fee.

Lower Lake High School Auditorium is hosting the event at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.

Prizes are: Grand prize, $150; first runner up, $100; second runner up, $75.

Admission costs $20 for a family, $10 per adults and $5 per student. Admission to the Halloween carnival is free although there are ticket fees for individual carnival events.

Applications for the talent show/contest may be picked up at Lower Lake High School Attendance Office from Peggy or Clearlake City Hall front desk from Julie.

Proceeds go for the Lower Lake High School Music Program and TV PEG Channel 8.

Contact Barbara Christwitz at 707-995-0940 and/or www.talentcontest.wikispaces.com for more information as well as an on-line application blank.