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- Written by: Columbia Bank
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Join Columbia Bank in making a child’s wish come true for Christmas.
The bank is once again providing the Wish Tree for children under the care of Child Welfare Services in Lake County.
There are many tags to choose from on the trees at the Lakeport and Kelseyville locations of Columbia Bank. Hurry in to choose the wishes you can make come true.
Columbia Bank is reaching out with the hope that community members can join them in achieving their goal of giving each child their wish this Christmas season. It’s a great way to teach your children the gift of giving by getting them involved.
It is so easy to do and very rewarding. Simply come into either of our stores, pick a child’s tag from the tree, and sign our register. Then return your gift by Dec. 10, with the tag on it.
If you don’t have the time to purchase a gift, you can make a monetary donation and they will be happy to do the shopping for you.
Columbia Bank is located in Lakeport at 805 11th St., and in Kelseyville at 4280 Main St.
For more information call 707-262-3371.
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- Written by: Middletown Senior Center
MIDDLETOWN, Calif. — The Middletown Senior Center will hold its holiday rummage sale on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Senior Center is located at 21256 Washington St., behind the Middletown Square Park on Calistoga Road/Highway 29.
This is an opportunity to stretch your holiday dollars by purchasing new and gently-used gifts at reasonable prices.
All of the proceeds of the event will benefit the Middletown Senior Center, which offers the senior community Meals on Wheels, dine-in meals, weekly classes and groups.
Some of the things that will be featured at the holiday rummage sale include household items, small appliances, musical instruments, travel gear, pet care and tools. There will also be lots of holiday décor.
New this year, will be the Rummage Sale Café serving organic coffee, chai, teas and home-baked goodies. There will be seating to take a break from shopping and have a treat. The café will be open 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This event is an opportunity to check out the facility, support the senior center, mingle with neighbors, cross names off your gift list and get some great deals.
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- Written by: Mendocino National Forest
MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. — Christmas tree permits are available to purchase online through Recreation.gov.
Details about designated cutting areas, dates, and types of trees that may be cut may be found here.
To purchase a Christmas tree permit, visit Recreation.gov and search for Mendocino National Forest Christmas Tree Permits. It is important to carefully read the overview and need-to-know information prior to purchasing the permit. Visitors will also need to set up or log in to a Recreation.gov account to complete the transaction.
Visitors can also purchase Christmas tree permits in person from local vendors and forest offices. Forest offices in Willows, Stonyford, Upper Lake and Covelo will have permits for sale. Hours and availability may vary.
Fourth graders with an Every Kid Outdoors pass are eligible for a free Christmas tree permit and can apply by entering the pass or voucher number when purchasing a permit (note: a $2.50 reservation fee will be applied).
Cutting a Christmas tree also improves forest health. The permit system helps thin densely populated stands of small-diameter trees. Local forest health experts identify areas that benefit from thinning trees that tend to be the perfect size for Christmas trees. Removing these trees in designated areas helps other trees grow larger and can open areas that provide forage for wildlife.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Kelseyville Presbyterian Church will once again host its popular chili and chowder dinner during the annual Christmas in the Country celebration.
The dinner will take place on Friday, Dec. 5, in the church Fellowship Hall.
Hours will be 4 to 9 p.m., or while supplies last.
There will be chili and clam chowder, plus cornbread, rolls, 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.
To go meals also are available.
All proceeds benefit the church’s Food Pantry, which has been helping our neighbors in need for nearly 15 years and stepped up with additional assistance in response to the delays in SNAP benefits.
The church also will hold a parking fundraiser to support its facility upgrades, including the renovation of its Food Pantry building.
Kelseyville Presbyterian is located at 4021 Church St., at the corner of Third and Church streets.
For more information, call the church at 707-279-1104 or email