LAKE COUNTY – Lake County residents who are unable to attend the presidential inauguration in Washington on Jan. 20 will have an opportunity to participate in another way, by taking part in Restoring America Together, the National Day of Service that has been organized by President-elect Obama's transition team.

This nationwide series of events will actually take place on three days, Jan. 17 through Jan. 19, with the idea of enabling diverse teams of volunteers to perform useful services for their communities and the nation under a common umbrella, and in a mood of hope and celebration.

The Sierra Club Lake Group could not resist this opportunity, and has organized a special trash pickup on their adopted stretch of Highway 29 north of Lakeport starting at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18.

Volunteers will gather on the frontage road at Mockingbird Lane to collect gear and run through a few simple instructions, then form teams and fan out to pick up as much litter as possible during the next two hours.

A free 2009 Sierra Club calendar is offered as a prize for the most fascinating bit of trash, and good exercise and a good time are both promised, along with free cappuccino afterwards for all volunteers.

Everyone is welcome, but asked to sign up ahead of time with Lars Crail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 279-4949.

Check out our local event on the Inauguration Web site at www.pic2009.org/page/event/detail/wrsr.

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