How to resolve AdBlock issue? 
KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Big Read, a countywide literacy project, invites everyone in Lake County to a fundraiser held at the Moore Family Winery, 11990 Bottle Rock Road, Cobb, on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011.
The fundraiser will begin at 6 p.m.
A delectable array of Italian dishes will be served family-style, along with a complimentary glass of celebrated Moore Family Wine.
A silent auction follows dinner and promises to offer interesting and unique baskets and gifts.
Musical entertainment throughout the evening will feature Lake County’s own Gill Brothers. Select readings will be presented by local students and artists .
The Big Read is a program designed to revitalize the role of literature in American culture. It is intended to involve not just the schools and students, but the community as a whole in celebrating reading.
A monetary grant provided by the National Endowment for the Arts in cooperation with Arts Midwest matches community raised funds. The National Endowment also provides comprehensive resources for a month long series of activities around a single book or author.
The Lake County Office of Education (LCOE) has a vision to enhance literacy throughout the county.
The leadership at the LCOE has chosen to partner with various community agencies, businesses and service organizations to help meet the requirements for the grant.
The Rotary Club of Kelseyville has already made the first pledge of support toward the Big Read fundraiser.
Tickets are $40 each and are available at Big Read partner, Mountain High Coffee and Books at their two locations: 16295 Highway 175, Cobb, and at 19849 Hartmann Road, Hidden Valley.
Tickets also will be sold at Catfish Books, 1013 11th St., telephone 707-263-4454, and Watershed Books, 305 N. Main St., 707-263-5787, both in Lakeport. Lower Lake High School will also be selling event tickets.
For more information, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
