The Tuesday, May 11, 2010, annual Spring Dinner and Art Sale fundraiser for the Lake County Land Trust at the Saw Shop Gallery Bistro in Kelseyville was a big success. Land Trust President Pete McGee wishes to express his appreciation to everyone involved with the event, as well as to those who attended to support the land trust’s projects in Lake County.

Thanks go to Marie Beery and her able staff for hosting and presenting the dinner. Marie has been hosting this fundraising dinner for the Land Trust for many years and it is greatly appreciated. David Neft, of Middletown, contributed his excellent piano playing for the social hour period of the event. Dennis Darling, of Foods Etc. contributed $300 to help support the dinner. Excellent Lake County wines were provided by: Dusinberre Cellars, Gregory Graham Wines, Langtry Estates, Moore Family Winery, Shannon Ridge Winery, Six Sigma, Steele Wines, Tulip Hill and Wildhurst.

Many local artists donated paintings that were either sold at the event, or will be available at the October land trust dinner. Artists contributing their work this year were: Jack Ballance, Judy Cardinale, Marcie Dowdy, John Eells, Jacqueline Farley, Meredith Gambrell, Renee Geare, Barbara LaVasseur, Lyle Madeson, Phil Mathewson, Bob Minenna, Timothy Moen, Patty Oats, Betty O’Quinn, Ann Orpustan, Carmen Patterson, Linda Richmond, Richard Seisser and Jackie Smythe.

The Lake County Land Trust is dedicated to preserving Lake County’s natural resources through education, cooperation and preservation. Go to www.lakecountylandtrust.org for more information or if you would like to become a contributor.

Roberta Lyons is a member of the Lake County Land Trust. She lives in Lower Lake.