Santa Claus (here looking an awful lot like retired District 1 Supervisor Ed Robey) will be at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park on Saturday, December 12, 2009, to greet children and hear about their Christmas wishes. Courtesy photo.

LOWER LAKE – The annual old-fashioned Christmas Open House at the Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is this Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The park is located on Highway 53 between Lower Lake and the city of Clearlake.

Santa Claus will be on hand to greet children, Christmas music will be performed by local entertainers and free hot cider, coffee, and cookies will be provided.

The event is free and open to the public.

An old-fashioned Christmas tree will be on display in the parlor of the historical ranch house and a cozy fire will burn in the dining room.

The public is warmly invited to join with the volunteers of the Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association to celebrate this favorite holiday tradition.