LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Symphony Association recently received a generous grant from the Lake County Wine Alliance in the amount of $3,000.

Proceeds from this grant help support string classes and Youth Orchestra instruction, offered through the LCSA.

String classes include instruction in violin, viola and cello, and provide lessons for beginners on up.

Instructors lend support and instruction during the Youth Orchestra rehearsals and concerts.

The Lake County Wine Alliance is a nonprofit organization that holds an annual wine and art auction to raise funds for the arts, health and the community.

The auction is held in September. The net proceeds from this event are divided among agencies representing these three targeted areas.