ONGOING
Donate Toys for Tots Thru Dec. 18
LAKEPORT — Ashley”s Restaurant will be hosting a toy drive from Dec. 1 through Dec. 18. For every unwrapped toy brought in, a free dessert will be awarded. All toys will be donated to Children of Domestic Violence in the Lake County area. Please come in and help support the community. Any questions please call 263-1399 or come in at 155 N. Main St.
Christmas Cheer/Toy Gift Drive
UPPER LAKE — The 13th annual Upper Lake Fire Department/Auxiliary Christmas Cheer Program for the Northshore areas of Blue Lakes, Upper Lake, Nice and Lucerne is well underway. We are seeking donations of unwrapped gifts/toys for children under the age of 17. Gift tags are available at the Upper Lake Branch of WestAmerica Bank. Donations can be dropped off at the Bank in Upper Lake, Pet Acres on Highway 20 in Upper Lake, Nice Fire Department or Upper Lake Fire Department. Canned food drives for the program are being held at the Upper Lake Elementary and Middle School and by various other organizations in the Northshore Area. For further information contact Pat Beristianos at 275-2042.
Crazy-Sock and Fun-draiser Thru Dec. 19
KELSEYVILLE – Two young brothers are thinking of others this holiday season and want to lend fun and warmth to hospital-bound youngsters at UCSF. They are sponsoring a sock drive but colorful, interesting, fun socks in children”s sizes. Give socks or dollars to purchase them to Taj and Jay Dedrick at P.O. Box 1407, Kelseyville, CA 95451 or drop off at Serenity Day Spa, 5281 State St. Kelseyville, Tuesdays -Fridays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 263-8951 (home) or 279-8770 (Spa).
Holiday Card Drive
LAKEPORT — Cristian White a sixth grade student at Terrace Middle School is collecting holiday cards to be given to the inmates at Hill Road Correctional Facility to send to their families during the holiday season. The cards must be new and in the box. The card drive will be held from Dec. 1 through the 14th. The following are the drop-off locations for the cards:
Catfish Books, Lakeport
K-mart, Lakeport
Lakeport Christian Center
Tribal Health, Lakeport
Alcohol and Other Drug Services-Lakeport and Clearlake
County of Lake Library-Lakeport and Clearlake
Food”s Etc, Clearlake
Church of the Nazarene, Clearlake
Pet Acres-Upper Lake
St. Peter”s Church-Kelseyville
Hardester”s Market-Cobb and Middletown
If you have any questions please call 245-8374.
SPCA Angel Lights
KELSEYVILLE — SPCA of Clearlake is holding a special holiday fundraiser called Angel Lights. Money raised from special ornaments with names of pets that hold special places in life or memory will help house homeless animals in Lake County.A tag will go on a tree in the clinic lobby and a keepsake ornament will be mailed to each donor in January. Lights are $5 each or three for $10. Send donation or contact SPCA of Clearlake, 8025 Hwy 20, Kelseyville, CA 95451 or 279-1400.
Toys for Tots collecting here–thru Dec. 20
LAKE COUNTY — Lakeport: K-Mart; Lakeport tire Service; Lake County Community Action Center; Dollar Store; Rite-Aid;Safeway; Lakeside Lanes; Westamerica Bank; Dr. David Browning; Sears; L.C. Tribal Health; Renee”s; Clearlake: Rite-Aid; Westamerica Bank; Perfect Printers; True Value Hardware; Lakeshore Fire Dept; Cash Advance; Clearlake Auto Care; Yuba College; From Me 2 U; Bank of the West; Mario”s; One-Step Automotive; Java Express; Evangel Christian Center; Mendo Mill; Pennyslaver & Observer-American; Clearlake Oaks: Clearlake Oaks Fire Dept; Media Com; Key”s Landing; Tower Mart; Lower Lake: State Farm Insurance; Jonas Oil; LaMonarca Market; Throughout Lake County: Harderster Stores. Distribution Day in Lakeport Area–Dec. 17, 1002 Soda Bay Road 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m; in Clearlake area — Dec. 20, Lake County Community Action Agency, 9 a.m. Donations to Pat Hubbard, Manager LC Toys for Tots, P.O. Box 1950, Lakeport, CA 95453.
Wednesday, Dec. 6
Grange General Meeting
FINLEY — Big Valley Grange will hold its general meeting today with potluck from 6 p.m. Election of officers for 2007. Big Valley Grange is located at 1510 Big Valley Road between Soda Bay Road and the Finley Post Office. Phone number is 263-7950.
County Children”s Council Meets
CLEARLAKE — The Lake County Children”s Council will hold its next meeting today at 1 p.m. at Pomo Elementary School Healthy Start. All interested parties are encouraged to attend this meeting to discuss issues related to child abuse prevention in our community. You are asked to be a part of the solution.
Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club
LAKEPORT — The Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club, members of Mendo-Lake Disrict of Calif. Garden Clubs, Inc. also has a side group, Ka-ba-tin Redbud Arrangers, who meet the first Wednesday of each month to follow the selected item on their program. Members of local Trowel and Trellis Garden Club who would like to visit or join with the group on their meetings are welcome to do so. For more information, contact Thelma Dangel 279-1335.
Friends for the Holidays
LAKEPORT – Friends of the Historic Courthouse Museum will hold its monthly meeting
tonight at the Lakeport English Inn at 675 N. Main St. Cider and holiday
spirit will be served between agenda items. 6 p.m.
Christmas Band Concert
LAKEPORT — Terrace Middle School and Terrace Heights music students will provide their rendition of Christmas cheer tonight at 7 p.m. at the Marge Alakszay Center. More than 200 band members in grades 5 through 8 will play music from Mozart to Santana and also holiday carols. New theatrical lighting for the stage has recently been installed in the theatre by Show Systems of Redwood Valley. This project was funded by the Lakeport Enhanced Education Foundation, as well as the Lake County Wine Alliance. Admission is free
Thursday, December 7
Parks and Rec Meeting
LAKEPORT — The City of Lakeport Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting Dec. 7 at 4:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 225 Park St.Discuss Westshore Pool; signage at Library Park, Forbes Creek Trail plan.
Friday, December 8
Tree lighting at Historic Schoolhouse
LOWER LAKE The Lower Lake Historic School Preservation Committee presents its annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Open House Dec. 8 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
There will be an old-fashioned sing-a-long around the player piano, as well as music by Bill Barrows and Connie Miller. The tree lighting is at 5:30 p.m., Santa Claus appears from 5:30 to 6 p.m. and refreshments will be served. Admission is free.
The Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum is at 16435 Main Street in Lower Lake.
For more information call the museum at 995-3565 or email llmuseum@jps.net.
Renaissance pageant continues
MIDDLETOWN The annual Renaissance Christmas Pageant and Feast will be held at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday Dec. 8-9 and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 at 21211 Jackson St., between Armstrong and Douglas streets one block east of Highway 29. The event will feature Renaissance music, food, and entertainment. All tickets must be purchased in advance — $30.Tickets are available via mail by calling 987-2653. Tickets may be purchased at Moontide, 21037 Calistoga St, Middletown, 987-4939; or at the Lake County Arts Council, 325 N. Main St, Lakeport, 263-6658. As a convenience, credit cards may be used at the Lake County Arts Council. Tickets to the matinees have already have been sold out.For more information on the Renaissance Christmas Pageant and Feast, call 987-9333.
CLEARLAKE — SPCA of Clear Lake will hold a fundraiser at Robinson Rancheria [Casino] on Friday, Dec. 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. Each tournament is $10. Buy-in $5. Money is split between SPCA and winners to help homeless animals.
Medicare Info
LAKE COUNTY –Optimum date for Medicare Advantage and Part D enrollment for processing of paperwork to receive an ID card and packet timely. Contact (800) 434-0222 ext. 106 for one-on-one counseling.
Saturday, December 9
Open House at the Park
CLEARLAKE — A Christmas Open House will be held Saturday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park, Highway 53. Santa will be on hand to greet children and old-fashioned Christmas songs will be performed by local musicians. Hot apple cider, cookies, and coffee are served free. Join the fun of an old-fashioned Christmas.
Children”s Christmas Party
CLEARLAKE — Sponsored this year by Rotary International Saturday, Dec. 9 the free Children”s Christmas party for Big Brothers and Big Sisters and the children of Lake County. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Burns Valley Elementary School All Purpose Room, on Jones St.
Holiday Charity Coctail Party
KELSEYVILLE – The third annual Holiday Charity Cocktail Party will be held at Richmond Park Bar and Grill, 9435 Konocti Bay Road at 7 p.m., Dec. 9.
There will be food, dancing and raffle prizes. Live music will be provided by T-2.
The group will be collecting new shoes for school children kindergarten through 9th grade. Please bring your shoe donations the night of the party. You can donate new shoes, a gift certificate for any store that sells shoes or a check. The Lake County Office of Education Healthy Start Program will be the distributor.
Please call 277-7535 with any questions.
Sober Grad Bingo & Silent Auction
KELSEYVILLE — The Kelseville High School Sober Grad Committee is sponsoring a Family Bingo Night and Silent Auction, Saturday Dec. 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Kelseyville High Cafetorium. Bingo cards are only 2 for $10 and are good for all 8 games. Food will also be available. The silent auction will feature winery gift certificates, day spa treatments, jewelry and more. All proceeds from this event help support Kelseyville”s Senior Class Sober Grad Nite. For more information, call 279-9553.
Free Local Organic Workshop
BIG VALLEY — You don”t have to travel any further than the Big Valley Grange to attend a great workshop on organic farming. Be sure to mark your calendars for this free workshop on Dec. 9 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The deadline for reservations was Dec. 5. The grange is located at 1510 Big Valley Rd. in Finley.
SOI Annual Christmas Dinner Dance
NICE — The Sons Of Italy will hold its annual Christmas Dinner Dance on Saturday Dec. 9 at the Lodge, 2817 Highway 20. No-host bar at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. At 6:30 p.m. dance to the music of Shot Gun Willie. Tickets in advance $13; At the Door $15; Dancing Only $9. Reservations are suggested. For tickets call Norma Wright – 274-1150, Nellie Mae 279-0100, Ann Hansberg 262-1349.
Children”s Push-Pull and Doggie Parade
LAKEPORT — 6th annual non-motorized event now adds dogs in holiday attire. Prizes for best dressed and best decorated pushed or pulled vehicles. Presented by Lakeport Main Street Assn. Call 263-3222 for entry forms.
Rotary Club”s Community Christmas
CLEARLAKE — Rotary Club of Clearlake will be offering its annual Community Christmas Dinner, this year to be held at the Burns Valley Elementary School Multipurpose Room on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Burns Valley School is located at 3620 Pine St. Santa will appear at the dinner with pictures and gifts for all children. No charge.
Clearlake Chamber”s Annual Christmas Parade
CLEARLAKE — Officially opens Christmas in Clearlake.Staging starts at 5 p.m. in Redbud Park parking lot and parade begins at 6 and will end at Austin Park about 7 p.m. A ceremony will follow with awards for best floats. Lake County Realtors Assn. will bring Santa Claus to town and Lions Club will furnish hot chocolate. Entry for floats is $10 to cover trophies. For questions or entry call Bob at the Chamber at 994-3600.
Developmental Disabilities Board Meets
LAKEPORT — Area One Developmental Disabilities Board (advocates for legal, civil and service rights in Lake, Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte Counties) will hold its fourth meeting of the year at 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 9 at the Mendo-Lake Credit Union Community Room, 963 11th St. Discuss and review of Senate Bill 1270 and formative discussion of future Program Development fund activities. Public is invited.
LUCERNE — The Lake County Democratic Club”s annual Holiday Celebration and charity gift giving will be held on Saturday Dec. 9 at the Lucerne Alpine Senior Center at 3985 Country Club Drive.This year”s member donated gifts will go to people who receive Meals-On-Wheels from the Senior Center. Guests attending the event are requested to bring unwrapped gifts of note cards or stationery and/or postage stamps. A brunch catered by the Senior Center will begin at 11 a.m. Those who do not wish to partake in the brunch are welcome to arrive at noon. A potluck Dessert Social and holiday entertainment will follow at that time.Attendees are also asked to bring a small dessert for the Dessert Social. The cost of the brunch is $8. Those attending the brunch must make reservations by calling the Lake County Democrats at 277-0833, or by sending an email to lakecountydemocrats@lakecountydemocrats.org.
Sunday, Dec 10
“Sizzlin” Senior Dancers Rock On
LUCERNE — The Lakeport Senior Center will present the “Sizzlin”” Senior Line Dancers in an afternoon program starting at 3 p.m. Sunday. Line dances will be done to favorite Christmas Songs. Refreshments will be served. This is a benefit for the Lakeport and Lucerne Centers.
Bachelor”s Serve Breakfast
UPPER LAKE — Bachelor Valley Grange will be serving breakfast Sunday, Dec. 10 at the Grange Hall, 9355 Government St. from 8 util 11 a.m. The ladies of the Grange will also have a Christmas gift shop featuring handmade items open during that time.Event benefits BV Community Service, and all tips go to UL High School”s Ag Department-FFA. Adults $5 and children under 12 $3.For more information call Donna Isley 275-2661.
How to Make Wreaths
LAKEPORT — A Bay Leaf Wreath class will be offered at the Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main St. on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $40. All materials will be supplied, but please bring a pair of clippers to use. Class is limited to 10; instructor is Eugenie Steinman. For more information, call 263-6658.
Clearlake American Legion Post 437 Sunday Breakfast
CLEARLAKE — The American Legion Post 437 will be serving Breakfast on Dec.10
from 9 a.m. to noon. $5 Per Person. Everyone is invited, 14770 Austin Rd. Please Call 994-3677 for Information.
“Jews for Jesus” To Speak at First Baptist Church
LAKEPORT — Rich Robinson speak at Lakeport First Baptist Church on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 10:45 a.m. Robinson, an evangelist with the Jews for Jesus organization, is the coordinator of the organization”s Memorial Research Library and is editor of the bi-annual “Messianic Review of Books”.Call First Baptist Church of Lakeport at 263-4327 for more information.
Omelets Galore
SPRING VALLEY LAKES — SVL property owners” association will serve breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10 and on every second Sunday of the month at the community center on Wolf Creek Rd. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children. For more information, contact Gary Pickrell 998-4401.
Special Olympics Fundraiser
KELSEYVILLE –Lake County Special Olympics will hold a benefit breakfast on Saturday Dec. 10 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the Lions Clubhouse, 4335 Sylar Lane. Cost is $6 per person.Contact fundraising committee at 279-2709.
Monday, December 11
NARFE Meets for New Officers
CLEARLAKE OAKS — NARFE Chapter 1566 meets Dec. 11 at 11:30 a.m. for a holiday party with Redbud Chapter and installation of officers at the Happy Garden Restaurant. Reservations a must at 274-8244.
LOWER LAKE/LAKEPORT — The County Community Development Dept. will host two workshops on the proposed Lake County General Plan Update, receive comments and answer questions in advance of public hearings this winter. Early public comment on the Environmental Impact Report. First workshop at Brick Hall, 16374 Main St. at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11. The second w/s will be held in the Board of Supervisors chambers at Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St. at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14.The General Plan Update can be reviewed at the County libraries and at the Community Development Dept on the 3rd floor of the Courthouse in Lakeport.
Tuesday, December 12
Sweet holiday music
LAKEPORT — Sweet Adelines will be offering Holiday Music to the community as an uplifting and joyful expression of this season on Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Foursquare Church at 1125 Martin St. Please share in the good cheer and partake of the festive refreshments.
Family Law Workshops
LAKEPORT — The Lake County Family Law Facilitator”s Office is offering a self-help workshop on how to do your own divorce. It is designed to help self-represented parties understand the legal process of divorce and how to properly complete and file the required court forms. The workshop will be held on Dec.12 starting at 9 a.m., at the Lake County Family Law Facilitator”s Office, 485 N. Main St. For information on what documents you need to bring with you to the workshop, please call the Facilitator”s Office at 263-9024. The Lake County Family Law Facilitator”s Office provides no-cost assistance to parties representing themselves in matters involving family law, paternity and child support issues.The Facilitator”s Office is an information-only service and will not represent any party in a court action or legal proceeding.
Resident Advisory Board to Meet
LOWER LAKE — a meeting of the Section Resident Advisory Board (RAB) will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Department of Social Services, 15975 Anderson Ranch Parkway at 2 p.m. RAB is an advisory board to the Lake County Housing Commission. This meeting is to begin development of a draft annual plan that will be available for 45-day public comment starting in mid-January 2007.For additional information call 995-7120.
Whose Best-Dressed House and Business?
LAKEPORT — Lakeport”s Main Street Assn, Regional Chamber of Commerce, and City of Lakeport are sponsoring its annual Holiday Decorations Contest.First and second prizes will be awarded to business and residential docorations. Applications may be picked up at offices of the City, Chamber, or Lake Vacation Rentals. They may also be downloaded from the city”s Web site at www.cityoflakeport.com. Must be turned in no later than 5 p.m. on Dec. 12.
Wednesday, December 13
Christmas Music in the Air
LAKEPORT — Clear Lake High School will present its award-winning Concert Band and Jazz Band in a seasonal performance on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. At 130 members, more than one-quarter of all high school students perform with the band. The concert will take place on the new Performing Arts Stage of the Marge Alakszay Center on Lange St. New theatrical lighting for the stage has recently been installed in the theatre by Show Systems of Redwood Valley. This project was funded by the Lakeport Enhanced Education Foundation, as well as the Lake County Wine Alliance. Admission is free
Moose Burgers
CLEARLAKE — Clearlake Oaks Moose Lodge 2284 have scheduled Whimpy Burgers Dec. 13 at Highway 20 at Highway 53.
4 p.m to 6 p.m.
Thursday, December 14
Hope for the Holidays
LOWER LAKE — Free class for coping with holidays after a loss will be offered by Hospice Services on Thursday, Dec 14 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 16255 Second St.Call Wendy or Christina at 263-622 OR (800) 900-8820 for more information or sign-ups.
MOAA Meets for Lunch
KELSEYVILLE — The Lake County sub-chapter of Military Officers Assn. of America (MOAA) will hold its next regular membership meeting on Dec. 14 at The Tea Room, 2855 Eastlake Dr. (located in the Buckingham Golf Clubhouse). Luncheon meeting will convene at noon ($18 including tax and gratuity, 3 menu choices).No guest speaker but a gift exchange under $5 to be traded. Call 263-6388 with menu choice. For more MOAA information, call John Lincoln 263-2387.
General Plan Update Workshops
LAKEPORT — The County Community Development Dept. hosts two workshops on the proposed Lake County General Plan Update, receives comments and answer questions in advance of public hearings this winter. Early public comment on the Environmental Impact Report. First workshop at Brick Hall, 16374 Main St. at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11. The second w/s will be held in the Board of Supervisors chambers at Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St. at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14.The General Plan Update can be reviewed at the County libraries and at the Community Development Dept on the 3rd floor of the Courthouse in Lakeport.
LAKEPORT — County of Lake”s Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, Dec. 14 in the Board of Supervisors”chambers, Lake County Courthouse at 9 a.m. Current commission members: Frieda Camotta; Gary Briggs; Marvin Butler; Cliff Swetnam; Gil Schoux.
Audubon”s Identify Birds Every Year
KELSEYVILLE – The Redbud Audubon Society will hold its annual bird identification program at its regular meeting starting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14 at the High School Library. Each year at the general meeting held before the Christmas Bird Count, the group presents a slide show and discussion reviewing the birds that may be seen in the local count. Field markings are identified as well as habits and other information that can help in identifying the common and not-so-common songbirds, raptors, and wildfowl of this area. Participants may join the Redbud Audubon Society for this annual educational program and get ready for the Christmas Bird Count (which will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17). For information call Marilyn Waits, at 279-1242 or Roberta Lyons at 994-2024.
Friday Dec. 15
Sundown–Hannukah Begins
Yacht Club Opens
LAKEPORT — Lakeport Yacht Club will hold its general membership meeting on Dec. 15 (third Friday) at its clubhouse at No. 15 Fifth St. A dinner will be prepared and served by members at a nominal cost. Upon popular requests, the Yacht Club is now releasing a few applications for membership to owners of watercraft. For more information contact Bob Brown at 263-5117.
Saturday December 16
Windows on the World
KELSEYVILLE — Lake County”s Windows to the Universe features telescope observing and a planetarium show 8 to 11 p.m. at Taylor Observatory, 5725 Oak Hill Lane. Open to the public; suggested donation is $3. Call ahead at (800) 525-3743 or www.taylorobservatory.org
KELSEYVILLE — Disabled American Veterans meet every third Saturday (Dec. 16) at the Presbyterian Church, 2nd and Church streets, at 10 a.m.
Sunday, December 17
Symphony Benefit for Performing Arts
KELSEYVILLE — Christmas concert performance by the Lake County Symphony Orchestra. Sponsored by and a benefit for Clear Lake Performing Arts, 3 p.m. at Kelseyville High School, 5480 Main St. Admission is $10 for members; $15 for public. Info: 279-0877.
Legion Post Serves Chicken
CLEARLAKE — The American Legion Post 437 will be serving a Chicken Cacciatore Dinner Dec. 17 2006 from 3 p.m.. to 5:p.m.$6.50 per person. Everyone invited to 14770 Austin Road. Please call 994-3677 for information.
Scandinavian Christmas Open House
KELSEYVILLE — Vikings of Lake Lodge will be hosting their Scandinavian Christmas Open House from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dec. 17. Everyone is welcome to sing around the Christmas Tree, enjoy the typical foods of Scandinavia including Swedish Pancakes, Danish ABleskiver,Lefse, and other specialties from the Christmas bakery, beautiful calendars and a special drawing of artifacts. Everyone is welcome to come to the Galilee Lutheran Church Community Center, 8860 Soda Bay Road.
Audubon”s Identify Birds Every Year
KELSEYVILLE – The Redbud Audubon Society will hold its annual bird identification program on Saturday, Dec. 17. Each year the group participates in the local count, which is added to the national census of bird life. Participants may join the Redbud Audubon Society for this annual Christmas Bird Count For information call Marilyn Waits, at 279-1242 or Roberta Lyons at 994-2024.
Wednesday, December 20
CLEARLAKE oAKS — Clearlake Oaks Keys homeowners will meet Dec. 20 to discuss excessive water bills. For more information call Audrey Peirson at 998-3305.
Thursday, December 21
Weight-loss Surgery Support
LAKEPORT – Weight-loss Surgery Support Group meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at Sutter Lakeside Hospital cafeteria, 5176 Hill Road E.. Next meeting is Dec. 21 with facilitator Andrea Adams, 279-9191. This is an informal group which offers sharing and caring for those who are interested in gaining information about surgery -RNY, Lap Band, DS.
Friday, December 22
Winter Solstice–Fist Day of Winter
Sunday, December 24
Christmas Eve
Monday December 25
Christmas Day, Feast of the Nativity
Tuesday, December 26
Kwaansa Begins
Friday, Dec 29, 30
Classic Concert Series
KONOCTI BAY — Classic Concerts by the Lake: BB King, Blues at 8:15 p.m. Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa 8727 Soda Bay Rd. Admission fee. Info: 279-4281, (800) 006-LAKE, www.konoctiharbor.com
Sunday, Dec. 31
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
KONOCTI BAY — Four bands and one giant party to ring in the new year at Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa on Dec. 31. 8727 Soda Bay Rd, Kelseyville, (800) 660-LAKE or 279-4281. Reserve with major credit card.
Monday, January 1, 2007
Swan Song for the Bear Show
UPPER LAKE — Last week to see Teddy Bear and Fairy Tales continuing the 19-year Lake County tradition in shop windows along Main St. in downtown historic Upper Lake. Sponsored by UL Community Council to benefit annual Holiday parade and tree lighting. Info: 275-2309, www.upperlakeca.com
Thursday, January 11
Child Care Expert to Speak
KELSEYVILLE — Parents and community members are invited to join the Lake County Child Care Planning Council for a presentation by Bruce Perry, M.D., Ph.D., an internationally known authority on children in crisis, at Konocti Harbor Resort and Spa. Dr. Perry will be speaking on January 11 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. A $15 charge will apply for the afternoon session; the evening will be free. Topics will include: Intervention with Traumatized Children, and Why Relationships Matter: Brain Development/Early Childhood, Family and Community. To register, please visit www.lakecountychildcareplanning.com or call 994-4795. Dr. Perry”s presentations are made possible by Safe from the Start, First 5 California and the Lake County Child Care Planning Council.
Thursday January 18
Weight-loss Surgery Support Group
LAKEPORT — Weight-loss Surgery Support Group meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at Sutter Lakeside Hospital cafeteria, 5176 Hill Road E.. Next meeting is Jan. 18 with facilitator Andrea Adams, 279-9191. This is an informal group which offers sharing and caring for those who are interested in gaining information about surgery — RNY, Lap Band, DS.
