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ONGOING EVENTS
Tuscan Village Friday Concert Series
Historic Family Ranch Trip
N.C.R.A. Auto Races
Certified Farmers Market
Concert in the Vineyards
EcoArts: Lake County Sculpture Walk
A Taste of Lake County Wine Tour
Take a Hike! On Boggs Mountain
First Friday Fling
Lake County Wine Tours
Langtry Estate and Vineyard Tours
Beer Master Dinner Series
Guided Nature Walks at Rodman Slough Preserve
Tulip Hill Winery Tours

AUGUST 2009 EVENTS

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Deep Sky Wonders, Kelseyville
Brief lecture on the objects visible only through a telescope. 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.

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LAKE COUNTY 2009 ONGOING EVENTS

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 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.

Certified Farmers Market, Kelseyville
Lake County Farmers’ Finest offers a variety of produce grown in the area as well as flowers, coffee, pastries and bread, arts and crafts, and live entertainment. May through October. Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Steele Wines, at Thomas Drive and Highway 29. Info: lcff@pacific.net.

Concert in the Vineyards, Kelseyville
Enjoy an evening of song and wine with local musicians on Saturday night. Bring a blanket or low back lounge chair to enjoy your picnic. Wine and food will be available for purchase. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show begins at 7 p.m. Moore Family Winery, 11990 Bottlerock Road. Admission: Adults $10, Children 12 and under are free. Info: 707-738-0507, smoorejohnson@sbcglobal.net or www.moorefamilywinery.com.

EcoArts: Lake County Sculpture Walk, Middletown
Stroll along the center trail of the 107 acre county park to view the yearly installation of sculptures “in dialogue with nature,” of award winning artists, local schools and community groups. Sensible shoes and water are recommended. Park open dawn till dusk. Middletown County Trailside Park accessed via Dry Creek Cutoff off of State Route 175. Free admission. Info: (707)928-0323, or www.coyotefilmfestival.org

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.

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