CLEARLAKE, Calif. — The Rotary Club of Clearlake will host the dinner and celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Burns Valley School.

This year, due to COVID-19 health guidelines, the celebration will be enjoyed in a new, safe format.

Volunteers will prepare, package and hand deliver meals. Most attendees will receive takeout meals via the option to drive up in their vehicles. There will be a walk up option for those who require it. Parking will be very limited.

Meals will be provided while food supplies last or until 2 p.m., whichever comes first.

Historically, Santa Claus and his elves have visited with about 600 children, taking the time to ask each child about their special Christmas wish. Children also received a souvenir photo with Santa, a toy, and a candy cane to take home with them.

This year Santa will be on a fire engine to wave hello. Elves will hand out toys and candy canes to cars as they proceed down the event route.

Traditionally, the Rotary Warm for the Winter event featuring All Things Warm has happened simultaneously with the celebration event.

Due to countywide health restrictions related to COVID-19, the club reported that it is unable to offer the Warm for the Winter program this year.

Dr. Paula Dhanda and Worldwide Healing Hands volunteers will be returning this year to hand out health items.