Winding Up April in Lake County

Another fun-filled week is in store for our Lake County Community!  It’s time to relax and enjoy and our community offers something for everyone!

Monday: 6:30 PM Monday Night Blues offers dinner, drinks and music – a perfect way to end a busy Monday!

Wednesday: Join us for a bag lunch and adventurous sailing. Visitors and residents of all ages are welcome. Noon to 5:00 p.m. Admission is Free. Braitos Buckingham Marina (707) 318-6036

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Thursday: Meet the Winemaker Series- Blue Wing Saloon: The Blue Wing Saloon & Café hosts the owner and/or winemaker of one of the great Lake County wineries whose vintages are featured on the wine list on the select Thursdays of each month- so join us this Thursday and find out what all the hype is about!

Every Friday at 6:00 PM Tuscan Village Music & Art Series – Great performers, food, wine tasting and arts and crafts held outside in nice weather and when the weather is not so nice, the festivities are held inside.

Friday & Saturday: Cowboy Up!  Come join us for fun and gambling at entertainment by the California Cowboys at the Twin Pine Casino & Hotel

Konocti Bay Sailing Clubs 27th Annual Konocti Cup held Saturday, April 30^th opening regatta on beautiful Clearlake!

 

And relax on Sunday with Champagne brunch in the Garden!  It just doesn’t get any better than this!

Another Fun-filled Week in Lake County

Another fun-filled week is in store for our Lake County Community!  Passover, Good Friday and Easter are on the horizon and our community has something for everyone!

Every day: 7:00 AM Indian Beach Resort Water Tours are offering guided tours where guests can discover the beauty of Clear Lake.

Every day: 8:00 AM Seven waterfall trails of excitement through Kayak Adventures

Every day: 8:00 AM Explore Wildflower Meadows on a mule-drawn wagon ride

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Every day: 10:00 AM Gregory Graham Handcrafted Wines tours the vineyards

Every day: 11:00 AM Explore Diamonds in the Rough with Six Sigma Ranch

Every day: 11:00 AM Wine Tour Package offered by Tallman Hotel

Mondays: 6:30 PM Monday Night Blues offers dinner, drinks and music – a perfect way to end a busy Monday!

1:00 PM Fondue at Lake County Wine Studio: The Lake County Wine Studio (LCWS) offers a selection of fondue pots by appointment, along with different Lake County wines. LCWS pours wines from more than two dozen Lake County wineries with a rotating tasting menu of eight to 10 wines, with more than 40 wines available for purchase by the bottle. Open Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Friday 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  9505 Main Street. (707) 275-8030, (707) 293-8752 Call for more information.

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5:30 PM Meet the Winemaker Series- Blue Wing Saloon: The Blue Wing Saloon & Café hosts the owner and/or winemaker of one of the great Lake County wineries whose vintages are featured on the wine list on the select Thursdays of each month- so join us this Thursday and find out what all the hype is about!

Every Friday at 6:00 PM Tuscan Village Music & Art Series – Great performers, food, wine tasting and arts and crafts held outside in nice weather and when the weather is not so nice, the festivities are held inside.

Friday & Saturday: Cowboy Up!  Come join us for fun and gambling at entertainment by the California Cowboys at the Twin Pine Casino & Hotel

Let’s not forget about the children in Lake County California!  Saturday, April 23^rd enjoy the Children’s Push Pull Pet Parade where children of all ages (up to 12) can bring their pets and pull in a wagon or pushed in carriages in the parade!  There’s no fee and you can learn all about it and register!

Tribute to Led Zepplin held Saturday, April 23^rd doors open at 7:30 pm – Time to get your Rock on!

 

And relax on Sunday with Champagne brunch in the Garden!  It just doesn’t get any better than this!

This week in Lake County California

Well this weekend is busy with fun-filled activities for you and your family!  Check out a variety of things to do this week in Lake County California:

Friday

Tuscan Village Music & Art Series, Lower Lake

Presented by 2Goombas Deli and Terrill Cellars on Main Street. (707) 252-8444, www.terrillcellars.com  This is a wonderful event that happens all year round on Fridays. Come enjoy live music and dance the night away, indulge in aromatic vineyard wines, decadent foods and feast your eyes on arts and crafts.  Donations accepted.

Sunday

Yum!  Gather among friends and families at the Clearlake Elks Lodge on April 18^th as they serve their "Spring Fling" breakfast starting at 8 a.m. Located at Crawford Avenue and Old Highway 53 in Clearlake. A basket full of goodies will be awarded as a door prize. Donation is $5 per adult and $3 per child. For further information contact Eldena at 987-0526 or call the Elks office at 994-9321. Ends at noon- see you there!

All Month Long

Coyote Film Festival, Middletown

April through October 2011

Presentations by local, regional, and national independent filmmakers April through October at the Calpine Geothermal Visitors Center. One Saturday matinee and evening screening each month highlights the best in independent film with guest filmmakers participating in audience Q&A’s. For full details visit

www.EcoArtsofLakeCounty.org  or www.CoyoteFilmFestival.org

Exploratorium, Middletown

Hours and Operations

Open Tuesday through Sunday

Enjoy hands on activities, interactive videos and more.

Historic Family Ranch Day Trip: The Wildflower Tour, Clearlake Oaks

April 1 – 30, 2011 by reservation only

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 chuckwagon barbecue, complete with Dutch oven cobbler and complimentary Lake County wine. Eleven Roses Ranch. (707) 998-4471, www.elevenrosesranch.com

Blue Lakes Trout Derby, Blue Lakes

April 16 – 17, 2011

Now in its 23rd year, this derby is sponsored by the Blue 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 Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with weigh-ins each day at The Narrows Resort. 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. Every child wins a prize. The derby is open to the public and hosted by The Narrows Lodge Resort, 5690 Blue Lakes Road. (707) 275-2718, www.thenarrowsresort.com

Aromatic Vineyards and Wineries in Lake County

If you are looking for things to do in Lake County California, check back often for updates on our community or Contact Me.  One of Lake County’s most aromatic wineries is open Saturday and Sunday from 11 am – 5 pm and also by appointment; nestled in the secluded Old Long Valley region of blossoming Lake County.

Noggle Vineyards and Winery is a family owned boutique winery situated on six acres of Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards.  It sits on a 1,500-foot bench below Round Mountain and above the North Fork of Cache Creek. We welcome you to experience our breathtaking views and succulent wines.

This is just one of the many wineries and vineyards located in beautiful Lake County California and we’re not just about wine and grapes.  Lake County has so much to offer from camping, hiking, family activities and wonderful family communities that offer tranquility.  Browse around and check out the homes that are available or sign up and receive the newest listings for free.  If you are looking to upgrade your home or want to make home ownership a reality, and have questions- go ahead and ask me.  While you are visiting our Lake County California, check out some popular links that provide more information about our community.