LAKEPORT, Calif. – “LC Diamonds plays the best 50s music!”

“That statement was heard over and over last Friday night by dancers of all ages,” said Jonathan Crooks, director of the Lakeport Senior Activity Center.

The center's “Hot August Nites” dinner-dance, car and motorcycle show was sold out with standing room only, and the crowd was delighted just to be there.

“These decorations are over the top – just love them,” said Evelyn, one of the 1950s dancers.

The night started with local impersonators, Pat Skoog, Flipper and the Crickettes, Charlie Linker and Shari’s Lake County Line Dancers.

LC Diamonds took over at 5 p.m., only stopping long enough for Martin Scheel, the evening's master of ceremonies, to call the raffle prize numbers.

The “fan favorite” classic car award was won by Bill Hillman of Mt. Konocti Antique Auto Club with his white 1957 Chevy.

Dave Terrell was “fan favorite” with his cool motorcycle.

Both Hillman and Terrell were given beautiful wood and brass plaques donated by the Lakeport Senior Activity Center and created at Lee’s Sporting Goods.

Burgers, dogs and fries at the Doo-Wop Diner, milkshakes at the Lakeport Lions Club booth, souvenir photographs, a full bar and continuous music filled out the night.

Many raffle items, donated by local merchants, as well as a silent auction were well received by the guests.

The door prize, a loveseat glider, donated by Mendo Mill, Lakeport, was the most wanted prize of the evening, and announced last – just as the band wrapped up the evening.

The date for Hot August Nites 2015 was announced during a rare band break, and cheered by all.

Taking place on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, it will be an all-day event.

“This will be an annual event – we will have fun, but with a purpose,” said Crooks. “And that purpose is to raise money for Meals on Wheels in the Lakeport-Kelseyville-Clear Lake Riviera areas – so no senior goes hungry.”