CLEARLAKE, Calif. — The Rotary Club of Clearlake is preparing to present its 28th annual community Christmas dinner next month.
The group will host the dinner and celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Burns Valley School.
For the past 27 years, the Rotary Club of Clearlake has prepared a complete and healthy warm meal, plus dessert, for all who have attended, and also had Santa on hand to meet with the children.
In 2019, 1,300 people enjoyed the club’s Christmas dinner.
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.
The club offered its gratitude to Foods, Etc. for contributing all the food and packaging supplies for our event this year.
The Meals on Wheels program delivers meals to 200 registered recipients in the Clearlake area. All food and packaging supplies for 200 meals will be provided to the Meals on Wheels program as part of the celebration.
The Meals on Wheels team will deliver the meals to the recipients on Dec. 11. This extra warm meal of ham and all the fixings, along with pumpkin pie, is a special holiday treat.
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.
“The Rotary Club of Clearlake loves and appreciates the community we serve. Although it looks and feels a little different this year, we are extremely excited and happy that we are still able to bring this event to you, our community,” the club said in a statement. “Keep an eye out for more information as we continue to work toward a healthier and happier community!”
Rotary Club of Clearlake plans 28th annual community Christmas dinner Dec. 11
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