LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Saw Shop Gallery Bistro in Kelseyville and the Lakeport English Inn in Lakeport will host the next two signings and sales of the limited edition fine art poster created by local artist John R. Clarke for the 11th annual Lake County Wine Auction.

Clarke will be at the Saw Shop on Thursday, Aug. 19, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., during this summer’s

final Kickin’ in the Country street dance presented by the Kelseyville Business Association.

The following evening, Friday, Aug. 20, he will be at the English Inn, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., during the annual Taste of Lakeport presented by the Lakeport Main Street Association.

Clarke has created an original piece of art, “Beautiful Lake County-Ceago Vinegarden,” which has been reproduced by the sponsoring Lake County Wine Alliance.

Proceeds from the poster sales, at $20 each, will benefit the nonprofit organizations and programs that have been selected as beneficiaries of this year’s Wine Auction on Sept. 18.

Ceago Vinegarden will be the host venue for this year’s charity event.

The painting, currently on display at the Saw Shop, will be among the special items up for bid during the live auction portion of the evening, along with wine packages, wine tasting events, vacation getaways, local art, and a variety of goods and services, including fine dining and lodging opportunities.

The beneficiaries this year include five nonprofit organizations, the fine arts programs at five area high schools, nutrition programs at five senior centers, and two health care programs.

All of the recipients have demonstrated a great need in the community for the services and activities they provide.

The Wine Alliance, a nonprofit organization of wineries, wine grape growers, vineyard owners, related businesses and community supporters founded in 2000, has contributed more than $771,000 to foster the arts, benefit health services, and support the community while promoting Lake County as a premier growing region for wine grapes.

Proceeds are derived from ticket sales, sponsors, live and silent auction bids, reserve wine vault entry, poster sales and additional donations.

More information about the Wine Auction is available at www.winealliance.org.