CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – On Saturday, Dec. 6, Cache Creek Vineyards & Winery held their second annual Holiday Charity Faire.

Local artists and crafters presented merchandise for sale and each vendor donated an item to a silent auction to help raise funds for Operation Tango Mike, People Services and Lake Family Resource Center. 

These three local charities decorated Christmas trees that were displayed in the tasting room throughout the month of December. The trees were generously donated by Bruno’s Shop Smart in Lakeport.

Throughout the month of December, visitors to the tasting room were invited to vote on their favorite tree.

After the final tally, Operation Tango Mike’s tree received the most votes and will be awarded $700. 

People Services came in second place and will be awarded $500, while Lake Family Resource Center took third place and will receive $300.

The winery thanked the generous vendors who donated items to the auction and the guests who came to shop and support these charitable organizations who do so much for our community.

The Van Pelt Family and the staff at Cache Creek Vineyards extended warm wishes for a very Happy New Year.

COBB, Calif. – The Lake County Department of Public Works reported that, effective immediately, Snead Drive between Highway 175 and Casentini Drive on Cobb is closed to all traffic due to a culvert failure.

The agency did not have an estimate as to when the roadway would be reopened.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Lupoyoma Parlor No. 329 of the Native Daughters of the Golden West will meet on Thursday, Jan. 14, for a membership social and organizational meeting.

The group meets at 5 p.m. for social time and 6 p.m. for the business meeting at Round Table Pizza, 821 11th St. in Lakeport.

If you were born in California and are over 16 you are a Native Californian eligible for membership in the Native Daughters of the Golden West organization.

The Native Daughters is a fraternal and patriotic organization founded in 1886 on the principles of:

– Love of home;
– Devotion to the flag;
– Veneration of the pioneers;
– Faith in the existence of God.

All Native Daughters are welcome to attend.

For more information contact Parlor Worthy President Carla Dore, 831-524-5588, or V.P. Dee Cuney, 707-235-2902, or visit the Native Daughters of the Golden West, Lupoyoma Parlor No. 329 Facebook page.

For information about Lake County Konocti No. 159 Chapter of the Native Sons of the Golden West contact Tony Braito at 707-245-7663.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lakeport Christian Center thanked Renee's Cafe, Lucerne Roofing and Supply, along with many other collaborators for hosting a visit from Santa on Sunday, Dec. 20, at Renee's. 

Many children were blessed by gifts and spending time with Santa.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The 1939 Civil War epic, “Gone With the Wind,” screens at the Soper Reese Theatre in Lakeport on Tuesday, Jan. 12, with show times at 1 and 6 p.m.

David O. Selznick’s sweeping production, filmed in gorgeous Technicolor, won eight Academy Awards and is considered by many to be the best American film ever made.

The characters of Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler, based on Margaret Mitchell’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, are vividly portrayed by Hollywood icons, Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable.

The movie is sponsored by John H. Tomkins Tax Consultants and is rated G with run time of 3 hours 53 minutes.

Entry to the film is by donation.

The Soper Reese Theatre is located at 275 S. Main St., Lakeport, 707-263-0577, www.soperreesetheatre.com . 

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Republican Central Committee is looking for dedicated county Republicans to help bring back the Republican Party in 2016.

The group will meet Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Round Table Pizza, 821 11th St. in Lakeport.

Social time with no host food and beverages will begin at 6:30 p.m., with an organizational meeting and planning session at 7 p.m.

Bring your nomination papers for a signing party. They will be discussing the upcoming central committee elections in June 2016.

Jan. 4, 2016, is the time to go to the Lake County Elections Office and take out your nomination papers to run for the Lake County Republican Central Committee. They need to reestablish the Republican Party here in Lake County.

Visit the group on Facebook or contact county Chair Dee Cuney at 707-235-2902.