Dec. 6:
* Dance to the music of Shot Gun Willie, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. every first, second and fourth Wednesday at the Sons of Italy Hall, 2817 State Route 20 in Nice. Donation: $9. For information, call Norma Wright at 274-1150.
Dec. 7:
* A writers” circle with Lake County Poet Laureate Sandra Wade meets from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month in October, November and December at the Lake County Arts Council”s Main Street Gallery. For information, e-mail balancesandra@yahoo.com.
Dec. 8:
* Open mic for poets and musicians, 7 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. For information, call 995-1065.
Dec. 8-10:
* The Renaissance Christmas Pageant and Feast takes place at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, and Saturday, Dec. 9, with a 3 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Dec. 10, at the Middletown Community United Methodist Church, 21211 Jackson Street. Tickets are pre-sale only. To reserve tickets via mail, call Shari at 987-2653 or purchase them at Moontide in Middletown or the Lake County Arts Council in Lakeport.
Dec. 10:
* Eugenie Steinman teaches a bay leaf wreath-making class, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Lake County Arts Council”s Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main Street in Lakeport. Cost is $40 and includes all materials, but please bring a pair of clippers. For more information or to register, please call 263-6658.
Dec. 13:
* Lake County Writers meets from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (“Arrive when you can; leave when you must”) on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum. The group welcomes writers of all levels and genres. No dues or fees. For more information, call Vicki Werkley at 995-1228.
* Dance to the music of Shot Gun Willie, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. every first, second and fourth Wednesday at the Sons of Italy Hall, 2817 State Route 20 in Nice. Donation: $9. For information, call Norma Wright at 274-1150.
Dec. 16:
* Dr. Peter Phillips, director of Project Censored (www.projectcensored.org), will speak at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, in Council Chambers at Clearlake City Hall. Benefit for Lake County Community Radio and PEG Channel TV8. Suggested donation is $15 but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Information: Barbara Christwitz at 995-0940 or e-mail bchristwitz@hotmail.com.
Dec. 17:
* Clear Lake Performing Arts presents a Christmas concert with the Lake County Symphony, 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, at the Clear Lake High School theater. Admission is $15 general, $10 for CLPA members with youths younger than 18 admitted free. Proceeds support music activities in Lake County. Information: 279-0877 or www.clearlakeperformingarts.org.
Dec. 18-22:
* The Lake County Arts Council is hosting a children”s Arts and Crafts Camp, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, to Friday, Dec. 22. This event is for children 8 and older and is limited to 10 participants. Class fee is $155. For more information or to register, contact the Lake County Arts Council/Main Street Gallery at 263-6658. For questions, call instructor Susanna DeAngelo, 350-7320.
Dec. 27:
* Dance to the music of Shot Gun Willie, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. every first, second and fourth Wednesday at the Sons of Italy Hall, 2817 State Route 20 in Nice. Donation: $9. For information, call Norma Wright at 274-1150.
Jan. 10:
* Lake County Writers meets from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (“Arrive when you can; leave when you must”) on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum. The group welcomes writers of all levels and genres. No dues or fees. For more information, call Vicki Werkley at 995-1228.
Jan. 12:
* Open mic for poets and musicians, 7 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. For information, call 995-1065.
Feb. 9:
* Open mic for poets and musicians, 7 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. For information, call 995-1065.
