LAKEPORT, Calif. – Hospice Services of Lake County will host a special remembrance ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 7, followed by the dedication of a memory garden.

The celebration will take place at Hospice Services of Lake County’s property at 1862 Parallel Drive in Lakeport at 6:30 p.m.

This year’s annual “Light Up A Life” candle lighting ceremony features several highly talented, local musicians. 

Accomplished harpist, Linda Brown, will engage the audience through the clear, clean sounds of her restful music. 

Anna and Briana Mix will play guitars and sing a selection of meaningful songs; Luke and Karen Steely will perform a signature duet on flute, and Hospice’s own versatile and committed board member, David Neft, will delight the audience with his remarkable talent on keyboards.

“Light Up A Life” is a candle lighting ceremony of remembrance that celebrates the memories of family, friends and loved ones who have passed. 

An original poem written and spoken by local author, Bill Gottlieb, will be part of the brief program, concluding with the lighting of candles. 

Keepsake candles will be available at the event for a suggested donation of $10 or may be pre-ordered by calling 707-263-6270, Extension 111. 

The dedication of the new memory garden will take place immediately following the “Light Up A Life” ceremony. 

This garden was generously funded by the Rotary Club of Lakeport as a place of peace and serenity for people to walk or sit and remember their loved ones. There is no charge to attend.

For more information call 707-263-6270, Extension 111.

LOWER LAKE, Calif. – The next meeting of the Lake County Democratic Club will be Tuesday, Nov. 10.

Lake County Democratic Club meetings are held in the social hall of the Lower Lake Community United Methodist Church, 16255 Second St., on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.

Meetings are open to the public. Membership is open to all registered Democrats.

The Lake County Democratic Club is an officially chartered club of the Democratic Party of Lake County.

Visit the club's Web site at www.lakecountydemocraticclub.org or contact it at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The annual Spirit of the Season food and toy giveaway is holding signups for the Christmas season.

The last day to sign up is Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Middletown Community United Methodist Church, 15833 Armstrong St.

The program is open to anyone who lives in Cobb, Hidden Valley Lake or Middletown who needs help with food or gifts for children at Christmas.

Bring proof of residence and income.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 3, has been canceled.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Nov. 17.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Chi Council for the Clear Lake Hitch will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 2.

The group will meet at 3:30 p.m. at the Lake County Agriculture Center, 883 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport.

The group's meetings normally fall on the fourth Wednesday of every month, which in November would have been the day before Thanksgiving. As such, they have changed the meeting to the Dec. 2 date.

Draft minutes from the Oct. 28 meeting are available at   http://lakelive.info/chicouncil/pdffiles/10.28.15minutes.pdf .

For more information about the group visit http://www.lakelive.info/chicouncil .

LOWER LAKE, Calif. – In recognition of Retired Teacher Week, the Lake County Chapter of the California State Retired Teachers Association will host a program on Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum. 

The event will commence at 11:30 a.m. and end by 1 p.m.

Tony Pierucci, curator of the Lake County Museums, will make a 20- to 30-minute presentation on the history of public education in Lake County from the 1850s through the 1930s. 

Pierucci is currently writing a book on this subject scheduled to be published in the spring.

Other activities planned for the day include a tour of the historic schoolhouse and the ringing of the old school bell to honor all retired teachers. Refreshments will be served.

This event is open to the public. Retired teachers are especially encouraged to attend this program designed to recognize their service to education.

Additional information can be obtained by calling the museum at 707-995-3565.

Reservations are not required but Chapter President Joyce Anderson would appreciate an email from those planning to attend as an aid in planning for refreshments. She can be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .