Lake County Democratic Party to host annual barbecue fundraiser

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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Democratic Party of Lake County will hold the 23rd annual Democratic Legislator’s BBQ on Saturday, Oct. 8.

The event will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Highlands Senior Center in Clearlake at 3245 Bowers Ave.

Honored speakers are Congressman Mike Thompson and Congressman John Garamendi.

Keynote speakers are Board of Equalization member and candidate for California state treasurer, Fiona Ma, and California Democratic Party vice chair and Los Angeles County Democratic Party chair, Eric Bauman.

Leading the ceremonies are Monica Rosenthal, candidate for Lake County Board of Supervisors and Joey Luiz, candidate for Clearlake City Council.

Enjoy tri-tip, tempting side dishes, homemade desserts and Lake County wine. Catering will be provided by Chatterbox Catering of Clearlake.

Lake County favorite, Andre Williams, will provide the music. Bid on gifts and goods from local businesses in the silent auction.

Legislative sponsors are Congressman Mike Thompson, Congressman John Garamendi and State Senator Mike McGuire. Mayor of Winters, Cecilia Curry, candidate for Assembly District 4, also is a sponsor.

Early union sponsors include the California Teachers Association; Plumbers Union Local 38; Sonoma, LIUNA Local No. 324; Mendocino and Lake Building and Trades Council; IBEW Local 551; North Bay Labor Council; Operating Engineers Local No. 3; SEIU 2015; and Teamsters Local 665; United Food & Commercial Workers Local 5.

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/contribute/page/lakedembbq2016 .

All tickets are held at the door, where tickets also can be purchased.

For information contact the Democratic Party of Lake County at 707-533-4885.

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