How to resolve AdBlock issue? 
Community
- Details
- Written by: Redbud Audubon
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Redbud Audubon Society will present a comprehensive Bird Identification program on Thursday, Dec. 12, starting at 7 p.m.
The program will be presented on Zoom by Donna Mackiewicz who is an avid birder and naturalist.
The program is in preparation for Redbud’s 50th annual Christmas Bird Count.
Mackiewicz spends her days either viewing birds at her Clearlake Oaks Keys residence or visiting the many prime birding spots in Lake County.
The program will consist of extensive images with discussion centering on distinguishing features of birds that are often seen in Lake County and expected to be seen during Redbud’s annual Christmas Bird Count that is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14.
To register for the program, go to www.redbudaudubon.org and click on the registration link on the home page. The link for the program will be sent to you the day of the program.
- Details
- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
The event will take place beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Sophie’s Day Spa, 3855 Main St., Kelseyville.
The Festival of Trees will showcase up to 23 brilliantly designed Christmas trees donated by community members, organizations and businesses.
One of those trees will be in memory of Brad Onorato, a longtime district representative and deputy chief of staff for Congressman Mike Thompson who died in September.
Onorato was dedicated to meeting the needs of the Lake County community and advocated on its behalf for more than 30 years.
The Brad Onorato memorial tree will be showcased and rather than being auctioned off like the other trees, it will be delivered to Congressman Mike Thompson's office for his staff to enjoy.
Event attendees and others will be asked to make a donation in memory of Onorato. Those who would like to make a memorial donation can do so online at this link.
Community members are invited to view the trees for this year’s event from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, in conjunction with the annual Kelseyville Christmas in the Country and Light Parade.
Tickets for the event are on sale now. Individual tickets will be sold for $85 each. Tables of eight may be purchased for $750, and tables of 10 for $950.
For further event and ticket information, please call 707-263-6222, email
- Details
- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
The burn date is subject to change due to weather or other conditions.
Please check the Watch Duty app (app.watchduty.org) and the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance, or TERA, Facebook and Instagram (@tribalecorestoration) for the most current information regarding this burn.
This is a fully permitted burn and will be led by a coalition of TERA and other Lake EcoCultural Cal-TREX partners. If the conditions, such as weather or vegetation are not conducive for burning, the burn will be rescheduled.
Ignitions are anticipated to begin mid-morning with firing operations concluding by late afternoon.
People traveling near the burn area may see smoke on the day of the burn. In the event the public smells smoke, they are urged to take precautions and use common sense to reduce any harmful health effects by limiting outdoor activities.
Local residents are advised to close windows and doors to prevent smoke from entering their homes. There is potential for some residual smoke overnight and into the following days. The burn area will continue to be patrolled until all heat has been extinguished.
This burn is taking place as part of the Lake EcoCultural Cal-TREX, a prescribed and cultural fire training exchange led by the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance, or TERA, in partnership with agencies, tribes, and community organizations including Middletown Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians, Cal Fire and the Watershed Research and Training Center.
The goals of the burn include to support cultural revitalization, improve the health of oak savanna, grasslands, enhance wildlife habitat, provide capacity building and training around beneficial burning, and reduce fuel loading and increase wildfire resilience.
- Details
- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
The dinner will take place from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, in the church Fellowship Hall.
There will be chili and clam chowder, plus cornbread, beverages and dessert.
The cost for a full meal is $15 per person for adults, and $5 for children under age 12.
For dessert and a beverage only, the cost is $5 for all ages.
Kelseyville Presbyterian is located at 4021 Church St., at the corner of Third and Church streets.