The Area Code for Lake County is 707.Contact event sponsors with questions or to verify information, as there may be changes since the last update. Click link in calendar, or scroll down for event information.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Blue Wing Monday Blues, Upper Lake Will Siegel & Friends. 6:30 - 9 p.m. Blue Wing Saloon and Café, 9520 Main Street. Admission is free. Info: 707-275-2244 or www.bluewingsaloon.com.
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Saturday, April 18, 2009
The Birth of a Universe, Kelseyville Brief lecture on past and current theories regarding how the universe was formed. Planetarium show identifying and telescope viewing of star constellations and celestial objects that are visible that night. 8 -11 p.m. Taylor Observatory, 5725 Oak Hill Lane. Suggested donation $3.00 per person. Info: 707-262-4121, or www.taylorobservatory.org.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Concerts with Conversations: Wendy DeWitt, Blues Piano, Upper Lake Fourth in a series of five featuring an informal concert and dialogue with the artist follows wine, hearty appetizers, and coffee with dessert. A benefit for the Soper-Reese Community Theatre for the creation of a state-of-the-art performing arts center in Lakeport. Reception 6 - 7:15 p.m., Concert 7:30 – 9 p.m. Tallman Hotel, 9550 Main Street. $40 per person; reservations are suggested as seating is limited. Info: 707-275-2244, info@tallmanhotel.com, or www.tallmanhotel.com.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Spring Wildflower Brunch, Clear Lake State Park, Kelseyville “Fill Your Own Omelet” brunch with pastries and fresh fruit, coffee and tea, enjoyed amid spring wildflowers. Prepared and served during the annual Heron Festival, the Spring Wildflower Brunch is held on Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Reservations requested: Cost to be determined. Clear Lake State Park Visitor Center is open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Park admission is free to Heron Festival attendees all weekend. Event co-presented by the Redbud Audubon Society and the Clear Lake State Park Interpretive Association. 5300 Soda Bay Road. Info and reservations: (800) 525-3743 or www.heronfestival.org.
Saturday & Sunday, April 25 & 26, 2009
Heron Festival, Clear Lake State Park, Kelseyville Pontoon boats take bird-watchers on scheduled ninety-minute excursions between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Reservations required: Suggested donation to be determined. Speaker presentations, slide shows, and videos on local birds and wildlife will be held in the Clear Lake State Park Visitor Center Auditorium. The Center is open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with interpretive displays of Lake County’s natural and cultural resources. Park admission is free to Heron Festival attendees all weekend. Event co-presented by the Redbud Audubon Society and the Clear Lake State Park Interpretive Association. 5300 Soda Bay Road. Info and reservations: (800) 525-3743 or www.heronfestival.org.
Blue Lakes Trout Derby, Blue Lakes This 22nd annual derby is sponsored by the Blues Lakes Association, and local merchants and businesses donate prizes. Proceeds from the event go to support volunteer firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and other Blue Lakes community projects. Held on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. with weigh-ins each day. Entry fees are $8 per person; $4 for those under 16. The top prize is $150, second place is $75, and third place is $50. The derby is open to the public and hosted by the Narrows Lodge Resort, 5690 Blue Lakes Road. Info: 707-275-2718, or www.thenarrowsresort.com.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Heron Festival Continental Breakfast, Clear Lake State Park, Kelseyville Offered during the annual Heron Festival, a continental breakfast of pastries, fruit, and coffee will be available on Sunday from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. Cost to be determined. Speaker presentations, slide shows, and videos on local birds and wildlife will be held in the Clear Lake State Park Visitor Center Auditorium. The Center is open Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with interpretive displays of Lake County’s natural and cultural resources. Park admission is free to Heron Festival attendees all weekend. Event co-presented by the Redbud Audubon Society and the Clear Lake State Park Interpretive Association. 5300 Soda Bay Road. Info: (800) 525-3743 or www.heronfestival.org.
Tuscan Village Friday Concert Series, Lower Lake Live music by Lake County’s finest performers, great food, wine tasting, and arts and crafts every Friday evening throughout the year. Outdoor in the orchard during the summer. Inside the Deli during the rest of the year. Presented by 2Goombas Deli and Terrill Cellars. Tuscan Village on Main Street. From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is free; seating is limited. Info: (707) 994-3354.
Historic Family Ranch Day Trip: the Wildflower Tour Clearlake Oaks Wildflowers are the highlight of April’s daytrips as guests experience a 90-minute narrated mule-drawn wagon ride that meanders through a valley rich with history, wildlife, and other flora and ends with an authentic chuck wagon barbecue, complete with Dutch oven cobbler and complimentary Lake County wine. Eleven Roses Ranch, 5456 New Long Valley Road. Reservations: 707-998-4471, .www.elevenrosesranch.com.
Historic Family Ranch Trip, Clearlake Oaks Warm summer evenings are the highlight as guests experience a 90-minute narrated mule-drawn wagon ride that meanders through a valley rich with history, wildlife, and other flora and ends with an authentic chuck wagon barbecue, complete with Dutch oven cobbler and complimentary Lake County wine. Reservations required. Eleven Roses Ranch, 5456 New Long Valley Road. Reservations: 707-998-4471, .www.elevenrosesranch.com.
N.C.R.A. Auto Races, Lakeport Warm summer evenings are the highlight as guests experience a 90-minute narrated mule-drawn wagon ride that meanders through a valley rich with history, wildlife, and other flora and ends with an authentic chuck wagon barbecue, complete with Dutch oven cobbler and complimentary Lake County wine. Reservations required. Eleven Roses Ranch, 5456 New Long Valley Road. Reservations: 707-998-4471, .www.elevenrosesranch.com.
A Taste of Lake County Wine Tour, Countywide Spend the day sipping fine wine, enjoying a gourmet picnic amongst the vines, while taking in the rustic beauty of Lake County or the classic charm of Napa Valley’s less traveled back roads. Tour includes gourmet picnic lunch and tasting fees. We are perfect for small intimate groups of nine passengers or less. Winery tours and private charter are subject to availability. 707-987-1920, 888-987-AERO (2376), or www.aeroshuttleservice.com.
Take a Hike! On Boggs Mountain, Cobb The hikes are on the trails of Boggs Mountain State Forest . A moderate four to five mile long hike taking two to four hours to complete. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring ample water. Meet at the covered kiosk in the Boggs parking lot on Forestry Road. No charge. Call for dates and times. Info: 707-928-5819.
First Friday Fling, Lakeport Reception spotlighting artists currently showing in the Gallery, with music, hors d’oeuvres, and wine; student gallery open. First Friday of each month. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main Street. Admission is free. Info: 707-263-6658, www.lakecountyartscouncil.com.
Lake County Wine Tours, Countywide Experience the "Undiscovered Wine Country" that is Lake County. Taste award winning, premier wines at friendly tasting rooms and in stunning vineyards. Knowledgeable guide, all tasting fees and a gourmet picnic lunch included with our 17 passenger tour bus. Private Charter available. (707) 998-4471 or www.lakecountywinetours.com.
Langtry Estate and Vineyard Tours, Middletown Guided tours of the historic vineyard travel to the higher elevation of Tephra Ridge for spectacular views of Guenoc Valley. Tours are offered Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Includes picnic style lunch in the vineyard and tasting of award-winning wines. $45 per person 21000 Butts Canyon Road. 48-hours advance reservations required. Info: (707) 987-2385 or www.langtryestate.com.
Beer Master Dinner Series, Lakeport Enjoy a specially-prepared menu that pairs Irish-influenced recipes with regionally crafted micro-brewed beers on the second Tuesday of each month. A different brewery is featured and Chef Ben prepares a five course meal, including dessert, with each course masterfully paired with a different beer. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Molly Brennan’s, 175 N. Main Street. Advanced reservations are required. Info: 262-1600 or www.mollybrennans.com.
Guided Nature Walks at Rodman Slough Preserve, Lakeport Lake County Land Trust hosts guided nature walks. Wear good walking shoes, bring binoculars. No dogs. Heavy rain cancels. Meet at the nature center, corner of Westlake Road, and the Nice-Lucerne Cutoff. Call for dates and times. Info: 707-279-0923, 707-994-2024, or www.lakecountylandtrust.org.
Tulip Hill Winery Tours, Nice Guided tour of the winery’s production of world-class wines offered every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Admission is free. Highway 20 at Bartlett Springs Road. Info: 707- 274-9373, or www.tuliphillwinery.com.
