CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Rotary Club of Clear Lake will present its 24th annual community Christmas dinner and celebration on Saturday, Dec. 10.
The popular holiday gathering will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Burns Valley School Multipurpose Room, 3620 Pine St., Clearlake.
This year, between 900 and 1,000 are expected to enjoy a dinner prepared and served by Clear Lake Rotarians, and their family and friends.
Parents stand in line with their children to visit and share their Christmas wishes with Santa. They receive a photo and a toy from Santa’s elves, portrayed by local high school students from Carlé and Lower Lake High School. Faces light up and smiles abound as 500 to 600 children pass through the line.
Dinner includes ham, scalloped potatoes, yams, vegetables and rolls, and for your sweet tooth pumpkin pie and chocolate chip cookies are served.
Yes, you can go back for seconds – but that rarely happens because plates are filled to the brim the first time around. You can even take home a meal for a family member who was unable to attend. Meals On Wheels delivers the warm meals to the seniors on their list.
There’s no charge, as it's the club's contribution to the community.
The Warm for the Winter program also continues this year. This is a free giveaway of new and gently used coats, warm clothing, sleeping bags and blankets held outside the building and available to all.
If you wish to contribute items, contact Joyce Overton at 707-350-2898.
Rotary Club of Clear Lake hosts community Christmas dinner and celebration Dec. 10
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