UPPER LAKE, Calif. – The Lake County Land Trust is looking forward to hosting California Secretary of Agriculture Karen Ross, who will be guest speaker at the trust’s annual fundraising dinner on Saturday, Oct. 8.

The event will take place at the Lodge at Blue Lakes. 5135 W. Highway 20 in Upper Lake.

The event begins at 4 p.m. with a social hour featuring delicious Lake County wines and appetizers, to be followed by dinner and a silent auction.

Secretary Ross has deep leadership experience in agricultural issues both nationally and internationally. 

Since her appointment in 2011, she has strengthened partnerships across government, academia and the non-profit sector in the drive to maintain and improve environmental stewardship.

Having served for 13 years as the president of the California Association of Winegrape Growers, Secretary Ross also has extensive knowledge of all aspects of the wine industry and its impact on the community.

The Lake County Land Trust’s “Supporter of the Year,” also will be honored and special guest, Congressman Mike Thompson, will be welcomed.
 
Tickets cost $75 per person and include dinner, wine, appetizers and dessert.

During the social hour starting at 4 p.m. guests will also be able to peruse and bid on the silent auction featuring Lake County artwork and other items while enjoying the music of a local trio: “Tom, Rick and Harry,” featuring Tom Nixon, Rick McCann and Harry Lyons.

Individual tickets may be purchased on line at www.lakecountylandtrust.org by clicking on the donate button, and choosing the annual dinner. Please indicate your choice of chicken of vegetarian pasta in the notes section.

Tickets also may be purchased by sending a check to the Lake County Land Trust, at P.O. Box 1017 Lakeport, CA 95453.

Those who wish to enjoy a leisurely weekend are encouraged to stay at The Lodge at Blue Lakes. To reserve your room, call the Lodge at 707-275-2181 and mention that you are attending the Land Trust Annual Dinner.

 Owners of the Lodge, Peter and Maryann Schmid, are offering a special rate and will donate 10 percent of the revenue from overnight bookings to the Lake County Land Trust. Be sure to mention you are attending the Land Trust dinner.

For further information about the dinner or purchasing tickets, call the Lake County Land Trust at 707-262-0707.