UPPER LAKE, Calif. – The Lake County Land Trust’s popular annual dinner is slated for Saturday, Oct. 11, at The Lodge at Blue Lakes.
The event will start earlier than usual this year, at 3 p.m., in order to allow those attending the opportunity to enjoy the afternoon on one of Lake County’s unique lakes.
The Land Trust is celebrating its 20th fun event that starts with music provided by popular local musicians, a fabulous silent auction, excellent dinner with Lake County wines, and an interesting speaker, Herman Garcia, the founder of Coastal Habitat Education and Environment Restoration, or CHEER.
The Land Trust is disappointed to announce that Congressman Mike Thompson who was previously scheduled to be keynote speaker at the dinner has had to cancel his attendance due to an inadvertent scheduling conflict.
However, Herman Garcia promises to be an interesting and pertinent speaker whose topic will tie in nicely with issues facing residents here in Lake County.
Garcia and the group he founded, CHEER, have been able to turn around the Pajaro River watershed in just 12 years.
The Pajaro River was listed as America’s most polluted river 12 years ago and Garcia along with numerous other stakeholders including fishermen, birdwatchers, and sportsmen formed a nonprofit with the goal of restoring the Pajaro River watershed.
The group eventually was able to develop a seamless system of watershed care, creating a model of “rescue and restoration, education and awareness,” Garcia explained.
The Land Trust’s annual dinner is open to the public with reservations and ticket purchase available by calling (707) 262-0707, by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or online at www.lakecountylandtrust.org by clicking on the “donate now,” tab.
Tickets are $70 per person and include either a chicken or vegetarian entrée. Lake County wines are included in the ticket price.
Participants are encouraged to come early and enjoy a refreshment on the beautiful deck at the Lodge at Blue Lakes.
The event starts at 3 p.m. with an early dinner at 4 p.m. followed by the program which includes honoring of the Land Trust’s “Supporters of the Year.”
Attendees are encouraged to “make a weekend of it” and spend the night at The Lodge. Owners of this beautiful venue, Peter and Maryann Schmid, are donating a percentage of the proceeds from room rentals to the LCLT and will provide breakfast to those who stay the night.
Reservations are encouraged and may be made by calling The Lodge at Blue Lakes at 707-275-2181; be sure to mention you are coming to the LCLT dinner.
The Land Trust would like to express appreciation to its sponsors for the dinner, the Law Office of
Dennis Fordham, Brad and Kathy Barnwell, John Wise and Evelyn Wachtel, and Katzoff & Riggs LLP.
The Lake County Land Trust is a 501 c (3) organization dedicated to preservation of wildlife habitat, including wetlands, forests and properties with scenic, cultural and agricultural value.