KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Lake County Historical Society will hold its Thanksgiving potluck dinner this year on Sunday, Nov. 18.

The dinner will be held at the Grace Evangelical Free Church at 8716 Live Oak Drive in Kelseyville.  

Eating will commence around 1 p.m. (or as soon as they get it together) and the program will go to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18.

The main speaker will be Dr. John Parker, telling us the story of Kelsey and Stone from both sides of the fence, beginning to end, and he has sworn to be truthful about it even if it gets him lynched.  

For amusement, Randy Ridgel will fill in with McCloskey’s fighting cock ranch and perhaps trigger off a discussion about the gas well in Kelseyville.  

Ridgel has made no promises about the truth; his stories may be a wee bit apocryphal.  

As always, our meeting and speaking will be informal and open to chiming in by all present: “That ain’t the way I heered it, John.”

The society will supply turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy and something to drink. All attendees are asked to bring a dish to share and their own utensils and plates.

There is no charge for members; guests will be charged $5 which may be applied to their first year membership dues ($15 per person or $20 per family) if they choose to join the society.

To find the Grace Church going South on Highway 29 towards Lower Lake turn right on Live Oak Drive at Kelseyville, go about one mile and turn left into the church’s parking lot. They will be in the Family Life Center; follow the signs.

Going North on Highway 29 towards Lakeport turn left on Live Oak Drive at Kelseyville for about one mile and go left into the church’s parking lot.

President Phil Smoley invites you to come, bring your friends, and enjoy the dinner and program.  

If you have any questions please call Smoley at 707-349-1008 or John Parker at 707-274-2233.