LUCERNE – The Lucerne Alpine Senior Center will host its inaugural poker run to benefit Meals on Wheels this Sunday, May 2.

Sign ups will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the center, located at 10^th and Country Club.

The second stop will be at the Driftwood Bar in Lucerne, then on to Nobles Bar in Middletown, the Roadhouse Bar in Cobb and then back to the senior center. Cards can be drawn at all the stops.

Cars are welcome as well as motorcycles. Participants do not need to do the run around the lake.

A barbecue will begin at noon, with the Bob Coats Band performing from noon to 5 p.m. A no-host bar will run through the day.

Lake County communities have donated wonderful raffle prizes, according to center Executive Director Lee Tyree.

All proceeds will benefit the center's Meals on Wheels program.

Presale tickets can be bought at the center until early Saturday evening for $15. The door price is $20.

The tickets cover the event, lunch and beverages.

For more information contact the Lucerne Alpine Senior Center at 707-274-8779.

NORTH COAST – Caltrans reports that the following road projects will be taking place around Lake County during the coming week.

Included are Mendocino County projects that may impact Lake County commuters.

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from the Lake/Mendocino County line to Bachelor Valley Road on Friday, April 30. Work hours are 8 a..m to 3:30 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect.

Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Ogden Road to Butler Street through Friday, April 30. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 29

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from the Lake/Napa County line to the junction of Route 29/175 in Middletown on Friday, April 30. Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. One-way traffic control

will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Nice-Lucerne Cutoff Road to the junction of Route 20/29 beginning Monday, May 3. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

Highway 53

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from the junction of Route 29/53 to Olympic Drive through Friday, April 30. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 101

– The Hopland Passport Association has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to hold the Hopland Passport event from East Side Road to 0.3 miles south of the Cal Fire station on Saturday, May 1, and Sunday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Brief intermittent closures will be in effect to allow for pedestrian crossing. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Big Trails Drive to the junction of Route 101/162 on Friday, April 30. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane.

Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

Highway 222

– Replacement of the Russian River Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Beginning

Monday, May 3, one-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays during work hours and five-minute delays at other times. Contractor – CC Myers of Rancho Cordova.

For information pertaining to emergency roadwork or for updates to scheduled roadwork, please contact the California Highway Information Network (CHIN) at 1-800-GAS-ROAD (1-800-427-7623).

CLEARLAKE – The Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be bringing its Maynard Albertson Memorial Cruise-In and Car Show to the City of Clearlake and Lake County on Mother's Day Weekend, May 7 to 9.

The event will feature 1973 and earlier hot rods, rat rods, and muscle cars.

The main attractions for the weekend are a “show and shine,” a cruise along Lakeshore Drive, and music from notable artists such as Bill Noteman and the Rockets, LC Diamonds and The Surfaris.

Also planned is a poker run/charm run around the lake with a special emphasis on moms.

Sponsor and vendor information, car show registration and visitor information can all be found at www.ClearlakeCruiseIn.com or by calling Lori Peters, chamber executive director, at 707-994-3600.

NICE – Sons of Italy is holding an indoor flea market, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, May 1, at 2817 Highway 20 in Nice.

Gates open at 7 a.m. to set up inside the building.

Inside and outdoor tables are available for $10, first-come, first-serve basis. There also will be a bake sale.

The club’s kitchen and bar will be open to sell coffee, drinks and Italian sausage and hot dog sandwiches.

Everyone is welcome.

For information about this event or renting the hall for your own call 707-274-9952 or Saturday 707-274-2244.

The Area Agency on Aging of Lake and Mendocino Counties and local senior centers are joining communities nationwide in celebrating this month with special activities and

This year’s Older Americans Month theme – “Age Strong! Live Long!” – recognizes the diversity and vitality of today’s older Americans who span three generations.

They have lived through wars and hard times, as well as periods of unprecedented prosperity. They pioneered new technologies in medicine, communications, and industry while spearheading a cultural revolution that won equal rights for minorities, women, and disabled Americans.

These remarkable achievements demonstrate the strength and character of older Americans, and underscore the debt of gratitude we owe to the generations that have given our society so much. But the contributions of older Americans are not only in the past.

Older Americans are living longer and are more active than ever before. And with the aging of the baby boomer generation – the largest in our nation’s history – America’s senior population is expected to number 71.5 million by 2030.

While keeping the growing population of older Americans healthy and active will increase the demand for senior services, what is remarkable is the extent to which older Americans themselves are supporting each other. As the new generations of seniors become better educated and more financially secure than their predecessors, they are spending more time making significant contributions in their communities through civic and volunteer opportunities.

In fact, older Americans are a core component of service delivery to seniors – embodying and modeling the drive to Age Strong! Live Long! They volunteer at group meal sites and deliver food to homebound seniors; they act as escorts and provide transportation for older adults who cannot drive; they help seniors with home repair, shopping and errands; and they provide vital counseling, information and referral services. Their energy and commitment reminds all Americans – not just senior citizens and their caregivers – to do their part to enhance the quality of life for older generations.

The annual commemoration of Older Americans Month is our opportunity to recognize the contributions of older citizens and join them in providing services and support that empower the elderly. Americans of all ages and backgrounds can volunteer with programs that improve health literacy, increase access to quality health services, offer food and nutrition services, provide financial and housing counseling, sponsor social activities and community engagement, and more.

For information on Older Americans Month activities and events, contact the Area Agency on Aging of Lake and Mendocino Counties at 707-463-7775. Find out what you can do to strengthen services for older Americans, this month and all year round.

KELSEYVILLE – Doug Rhoades, candidate for Lake County district attorney, will have a meeting of friends at the Saw Shop Gallery Bistro on Main Street in Kelseyville on Saturday, May 1, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Enjoy wine, food, and entertainment provided by Richard Peregrina of Upper Lake.

Guests will enjoy wines from Wildhurst, Shannon Ridge and other local wineries, while sharing information about the upcoming race for district attorney.

Tickets are available at the door for $25 each, to help support Rhoades' campaign.

Have a great afternoon, enjoy the food, drink and music, and help support the next district attorney.

Tickets are available in advance by calling 707-279-9769, or pledging $25 per ticket via the Web site at www.dougrhoadesforda.com.

As always, the committee appreciates your support and encouragement. Signs in support of his candidacy will be available at the event as well.

Visit Rhoades' Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Doug-Rhoades-for-Lake-County-District-Attorney/109154492448095?ref=ts.