CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Rotary Club of Clear Lake’s 25th annual Community Christmas Dinner and Celebration will take place on Saturday, Dec. 16.

The dinner will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Burns Valley School multipurpose room, 3620 Pine St., Clearlake.

This annual event brings the community together for a warm, delicious meal prepared by one of the area’s most generous civic groups, the Rotary Club of Clear Lake.

The meal is free to all.

In addition to a balanced, healthy meal for all attendees, children also will get to visit Santa and his elves. Each child will receive a photo and a toy.

The Warm For The Winter program will be on hand again this year. The program offers free new and gently used coats, winter clothing, sleeping bags and blankets. These gifts are also free of charge.

Thank you to Joyce Overton for starting this program. If you wish to contribute items, please contact Overton at 707-350-2898 or Charmaine Weldon at 707-685-5438.

The club invites community members to join them in a warm and joyful celebration of the holidays.