CLEARLAKE – The Lake County Community Co-op's second annual Gratitude Gathering will take place at the community hall of the Clearlake United Methodist Church on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Live music, door prizes, a potluck and a presentation by consultants from the California Center for Cooperative Development (CCCD) on the progress of a storefront feasibility study for the organization will be featured at this year's annual event.

"All of that surrounded by our conscious intention to reflect upon this past year's events and happenings in our community," noted Member Relations Committee Coordinator Janine Smith-Citron.

The members and general public are highly encouraged to attend. "Please bring a dish that you're inspired to share," she added.

The co-op has continued for a second year with all of their projects in community, which include the Friday Night Farmers' Market, the “Lake County Community Co-op Presents...” educational series, the weekly CSA vegetable boxes and monthly bulk goods ordering, and the community garden at the Highlands Senior Service Center.

"We have much to be thankful for," added board member and Community Garden Coordinator, David Goolsbee, "and much to look forward to as we continue to take steps towards a storefront."

Co-op specialists, Luis Sierra of the California Center for Cooperative Development and consulting specialist, Andrew McLeod, will attend this year's gathering giving the membership an update on the progress of the storefront feasibility study as well as how Co-op members can actively help in this vital step of the Co-op's development.

"I'm so excited to be part of this phase in our development," remarked Co-op Chair, JoAnn Saccato, "and encourage the whole community, membership and beyond, to participate in the process."

For more information about the co-op and this event go to www.lakeco-op.org , contact Janine Smith-Citron at 707-277-8208, or the co-op at 707-993-4270.