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Donate Toys for Tots
LAKEPORT — Ashley”s Restaurant will be hosting a toy drive from Dec 1 through Dec.18. For every unwrapped toy brought in, a free dessert will be awarded. All toys will be donated to Children of Domestic Violence in the Lake County area. Please come in and help support the community. Any questions please call 263-1399 or come in at 155 N. Main St.
CHRISTMAS CHEER TOY/GIFT DRIVE
UPPER LAKE — The 13th annual Upper Lake Fire Department/Auxiliary Christmas Cheer Program for the Northshore areas of Blue Lakes, Upper Lake, Nice and Lucerne is well underway. We are seeking donations of unwrapped gifts/toys for children under the age of 17. Gift tags are available at the Upper Lake Branch of WestAmerica Bank. Donations can be dropped off at the Bank in Upper Lake, Pet Acres on Hiway 20 in Upper Lake, Nice Fire Department or Upper Lake Fire Department. Canned food drives for the program are being held at the Upper Lake Elementary and Middle School and by various other organizations in the Northshore Area. For further information contact Pat Beristianos at 275-2042.
Saturday Dec. 2
And Ladies of the Quilt
LAKEPORT — The Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild will meet on Saturday in the Scotts Valley Women”s Clubhouse at 2298 Hendricks Rd. The doors open at 9 a.m. and the meeting begins at 10 a.m.. Come early to browse the quilt library, sign up for special events, and socialize. This is the annual Christmas party. There will be a potluck luncheon and a gift exchange. For the gift exchange, bring a white elephant gift and one yard of high-quality cotton quilting fabric. The gift and the fabric should be put into a brown bag with a bow on it. LLQG welcomes all quilters and prospective quilters to its meetings and events. Through a variety of programs and projects, the quilt guild members learn new skills and techniques, benefit the community, and enjoy themselves. For more information, contact Cheryl at 263-5171 or Shelley at 279-0324, or visit the Web site at www.LLQG.org.
New Beginnings hosts tea party benefit
CLEARLAKE ? The public is invited to Teddy”s Tea Party, a fundraiser benefitting Lake County Community Action Agency and New Beginnings.
Parents and Children up to age 12 are invited to share in a tea party, complete with finger foods, desserts and a silent auction. The party is today, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge, 7100 S. Center Drive. The price of this event is $12 per ticket. To purchase tickets, call 995-2920 or 995-3235. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Pancakes for Breakfast
CLEARLAKE — Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser from 7 a.m. to noon at the Clearlake fire station, 14815 Olympic Drive. Cost $5, children age 7 and under free. For more information call 994-2170.
Annual Craft and Bake Sale
CLEARLAKE OAKS — The Key”s Property Owner”s Assn. Ladies Auxiliary will hold its annual Craft and Bake Sale today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Key”s Club, 12980 Lakeland St. There will be many Christmas items and baked goodies. Free coffee and hot apple cider. For information call 998-1622.
Light Parade and Tree Lighting
UPPER LAKE — Westamerica Bank and Upper Lake Community Council will host the 3rd annual Holiday Light Parade and Tree Lighting Saturday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Beginning with Christmas caroling, the lighting of the tree will be followed by the light parade. Upper Lake 4-H will sell hot dogs, hamburgers and chili. Santa Claus will arrive on the Upper Lake Fire Dept. truck. Photos of the children can be picked up at the Upper Lake Branch of Westamerica Bank. The Teddy Bear reunion will be displayed in local storefronts and stores will stay open late.Hosted by Westamerica Bank and the Upper Lake Community Council. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Main St. Call 275-8170,www.upperlakeca.com.
SPCA Photos with Santa and your pet
LOWER LAKE — Get a photo taken with Santa and your pet at SPCA”s fundraiser Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lower Lake Feed and Supply, 16545 Main St. For questions, call the Clearlake SPCA at 279-1400.
Benefit for homeless with blankets or donations
LAKEPORT — Drop off a blanket donation and check out the holiday bazaar today at Mendo Lake Credit Union 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or drop off at Robertson, Cahill Assoc. CPA. All donations go to homeless. Contact Jennifer Fletcher at 263-1174.
Christmas Boutique and White Elephant Sale
LAKEPORT — 13th annual event, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Lakeport Senior Center, 527 Konocti Ave. Handcrafted items, homemade candy, raffles, music. Open to the public. Presented by Lakeport Senior Center. 26304218.
Chili Bowl Feed
MIDDLETOWN — The Middle School Parent Teacher Student Organization will be holding its 2nd Annual Chili Feed today in the multipurpose room/cafeteria at Middletown High. Chili will be served in a sourdough bowl with Crystal Geyser Water and/or Calistoga Water for $5.Proceeds benefit the students at Middletown Middle School.The Chili Bowl Feed coincides with Christmas in Middletown, which begins at 4 p.m. Info: 355-1130.
Sunday Dec. 3
“Sizzlin” Senior Dancers Rock On
LAKEPORT — The Lakeport Senior Center will present the “Sizzlin”” Senior Line Dancers in an afternoon program starting at 3 p.m. Sunday. Line dances will be done to favorite Christmas Songs. Refreshments will be served. This is a benefit for the Lakeport and Lucerne Centers. The Lucerne program will be presented Sunday afternoon, Dec. 10
Annual Country Crafters Faire
LAKEPORT — 6th annual Country Christmas Craft Faire at Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St. Arts and holiday crafts show and sale by artists throughout the state. Presented by lake County Farmers” Finest and Lake County R & R Assn. For more info: 279-0950.
Grange”s Pancake Breakfast and Sale
FINLEY — Big Valley Grange hails the holidays with a pancake breakfast ($5) from 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday. Holiday sales/flea market runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3 Grangers will be selling fudge and dipped chocolates at the Craft Fair at the Fairgrounds.
Christmas Boutique
HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE — 7th annual event features handcrafted items for sale plus a variety of gifts. Local author Kit Sloan will be present to autograph her books. Benefits HVL fireworks. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Greenview Room, HVL Golf Course, 19210 Hartmann Rd. 987-0581
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