CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – On Saturday, Dec. 6, Cache Creek Vineyards hosted its first Holiday Charity Faire in conjunction with the Holiday Open House Weekend for Lake County wineries.

Three local charities decorated Christmas trees that will be displayed in the tasting room for the month of December. 

The trees were generously donated by Bruno’s Shop Smart in Lakeport. 

Visitors were invited to vote on their favorite tree and a donation from Cache Creek Vineyards was awarded to first, second and third place.

Operation Tango Mike took first place and was awarded $700, Lake Family Resource Center took second place and earned $500, and People Services took third place and won $300. 

Cache Creek Vineyards will accept donations on behalf of the charities during the month of December. 

Operation Tango Mike is in need of personal hygiene products (especially toothpaste and deodorant) socks, puzzle books, and nonperishable snacks.

Lake Family Resource Center is in need of household startup items (towels, bedding, kitchen items, etc.).

People Services is in need of kitchen towels, silverware, drinking glasses, pots and pans, and crock pots.

All three organizations also will graciously accept monetary donations.

Cache Creek Vineyards will provide an extra 10 percent off your wine purchase during the month of December if you bring donation items for any of the three charities. 

A silent auction was also held on Dec. 6 and the proceeds of $954 were split evenly among the three charities. Thank you to the many local businesses and individuals that donated items to the auction. 

Cache Creek Vineyards would also like to thank the following local vendors that took part in the Holiday Charity Faire: The Soap Shack Baby, Dayle Marshall, Meadowmont Farm, Jerri Nylander and Bloom Ranch Natural Nuts and Snacks.  The day was filled with great food, holiday cheer, and generous patrons.

Situated on 590 acres, the winery is home to a roaming herd of tule elk that inspired Bill Van Pelt in his dream of creating a beautiful vineyard.

The Van Pelt Family invites you to enjoy the holidays, stop in, taste wines, and participate in this festive time of year.

For more information visit www.cachecreekvineyards.com .