LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Senior Activity Center is holding a poster contest for its summer event, Hot August Nites, to be held Friday, Aug. 15.

Local artists are invited to submit their original artwork to the poster contest committee.

Entries will be accepted through Thursday, May 15.

Entries will be judged on Monday, May 19, at the Lakeport Senior Activity Center, and winners will be announced Tuesday, May 20.

The contest is open to Lake County residents of all ages.

The first place poster will be reproduced for Hot August Nites. Other top submissions also will be showcased at the dinner-dance.

Judges will choose first through third place, plus honorable mention.

The poster must depict the theme of the event, “Cruisin’ to the 50s,” and be no larger than 11 inches by 17 inches.

The artist's name and phone number must be attached to the back. Only one entry per person will be accepted.

The design must be in full color, and must be the contestant’s original hand drawn creation.

The submission deadline is fast approaching. All artwork must be delivered to the Lakeport Senior Activity Center.

Entry forms/agreements are available at the center, Meals on Wheels Thrift Store or online at www.lcseniors.com/poster .

All submissions must be accompanied by the signed entry form/agreement.

For additional information, call 707-263-4218, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Lakeport Senior Activity Center is located at 527 Konocti Ave., Lakeport.

The Meals on Wheels Thrift Store is located at 120 N. Main St., Lakeport.