Staff and volunteers at a previous Lower Lake Schoolhouse Museum Living History Day. Courtesy photo.

LOWER LAKE, Calif. – The Lower Lake Historic School Preservation Committee invites the public to its “Living History Day” on Saturday, Oct. 16, at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum, 16435 Main St.

Museum staff, dressed in period costume, will be demonstrating Victorian era household items and playing the 1906 player piano.

Toys and games from the early 1900s will be available for the children, along with the viewing of 3-D pictures through a stereoscope.

This month introduces a new segment to the Living History Day, “A Moment in Time,” at 1 p.m. in the Weaver Auditorium.

Museum Curator Linda Lake will read from the letters of Evelyn Hertslet, a young Englishwoman who accompanied her husband to Burns Valley in 1885.

Take a step back in time and learn about local history.

Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and admission is free.

For information, please call the museum at 707-995-3565.

The Potter Valley Garden Club will host the gathering at Spotwood Estate, 11820 West Road.

Registration and coffee hour begin at 9:30 a.m., with the meeting starting at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be held at 12:30 p.m.

The program theme is “How clubs are making a difference in their communities.”

There will be a 50/50 state parks drawing and a plant sale table.

All club members and guests are welcome.

The cost to attend is $15. The reservation deadline is Oct. 22. Make checks payable to Jessica Kimball, PVGC Treasurer, P. O. Box 201, Potter Valley, CA 95469.

The California Garden Clubs Inc. promotes gardening, floral design, civic beautification, environmental responsibility and the exchange of information and ideas.

There are six garden clubs all within the Mendo-Lake District (www.mendolakedistrict.org). All the districts in California are under the California Garden Club Inc. (www.CaliforniaGardenClubs.org), then within the Pacific Region (www.PacificregionGardenClubs.org) and then the National Garden Clubs Inc. (www.gardenclub.org). These Web sites contain a wealth of information – check them out.

GinaBelle Smith is the Mendo-Lake District director. For further information check out any of the above Web sites or call 707-964-3798.

All are welcome to visit the garden clubs.

The district meets quarterly and the public is invited to attend any of the meetings. Watch for future announcements of meetings and activities.

The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.

The commission will discuss and possibly offer a recommendation regarding future amendments to the Lakeport General Plan Transportation Element.

The community has for many years served those among us who need help at Christmas with a Christmas food box and gifts for children.

If you do not live within this area, you are urged to get in touch with your local food pantry, church or other organizations for their holiday programs.

Only participants from those towns stated above can be served through Spirit of the Season.

Applications for all Spirit of the Season registrations will be held the end of this month: Oct. 26, 27 and 28.

Please bring proof of residence (current driver’s license, utility bill etc.) and if applicable, also provide proof of income. All new registrants need to bring your children’s birth certificates

If you need Spirit of the Season to provide a gift for your child please bring a list with three choices that your child would like Santa to bring if possible.

If you do not bring a list, they will give your child a generic gift that will be age appropriate. Please recognize that we cannot provide a gift that costs more than $50.

Registration will take place only at Catholic Charities Lake County Program’s office at 21257 Calistoga St. in Middletown. (This is the house between the library and the car wash on the main street in Middletown.)

The hours for registration are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, through Thursday, Oct. 28.

If you wish to apply only for a Christmas food box, you still have to register for the Spirit of the Season during the week of Oct. 26-28.

If you have any questions contact Hedy Montoya at 707-987-8139. Se habla Espanol.

The class will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 375 N. Main St. in Lakeport.

The cost is $40, with lunch included.

Basor will teach you how to make delicious raw vegan holiday recipes including holiday fantasy stuffing, mushroom gravy, cranberry citrus jam, pumpkin pie and banana nut brittle pie using fresh plant based ingredients with no wheat, dairy or processed sugar.

The holiday fantasy stuffing tastes just like a traditional stuffing.

Basor will teach you how to adapt this recipe to taste just like your own family favorite.

You will learn to make healthy gluten free versions of holiday treats using raw, nutrient dense ingredients that promote vibrant health and beauty.

Come to the class, have fun with friends, and enjoy a delicious lunch with us.

Please RSVP so we know how many guests to expect to this exciting classes by calling Basor at 707-489-3600 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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