CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Lake County Democratic Central Committee will hold its annual Democratic Legislator’s BBQ on Sunday, Oct. 6.

Keynote speaker will be California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson.

Other honored speakers are Congressman Mike Thompson, Speaker Pro Tem Emeritus Fiona Ma and Assembly member Mariko Yamada. Lake County District 4 Supervisor Anthony Farrington will be the master of ceremonies.

The barbecue takes place at the Highlands Senior Center, 3245 Bowers Ave. in Clearlake from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Enjoy tri-tip, tempting side dishes, homemade desserts and Lake County wine.

Lake County favorite, David Neft, will provide the music.

Bid on gifts and goods from local businesses in the silent auction.

Come join the fun and mingle with like-minded people. Enjoy the music, food and wine. Visit with your local legislators and candidates.

Early union sponsors include the California Teachers Association, Plumbers Union Local 38, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake Building and Trades Council, United Food & Commercial Workers Local 5, California United Health Care Workers, North Bay Labor Council, Operating Engineers Local No. 3, SEIU 1021 and Teamsters Local 665, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 551.

Support from legislative sponsors state Sen. Noreen Evans, Congressman Mike Thompson, Congressman John Garamendi, Board of Equalization Member Betty Yee and Assemblymember Mariko Yamada as well as candidate or State Assembly Dan Wolk help make the event possible.

The wine sponsors are Bell Hill Vineyards, Cache Creek Vineyards, Chacewater Wine Co., Langtry Estates & Vineyards, Laujor Estate Winery, Olof Cellars, Robledo Family Winery, Rosa D’Oro Vinyards and Thornhill Vineyards.

Tickets cost $25 per person for seniors, 55 and older, $35 for general admission and $20 for students. Children under 5 may attend for free.

Tickets can be purchased online at https://secure.actblue.com/page/bbq2013 .

All tickets are held at the door. Walk-ins welcome.

For more information contact the Democratic Party of Lake County at 707-533-4885 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Visit the party's Web site at www.lakecountydemocrats.org .

The Lake County Democratic Central Committee is the official governing body of the Democratic Party in Lake County.