Pursuant to regulations of the California State Commission on Voting Machines and Vote Tabulating Devices, a logic and accuracy test will be conducted for the ballot tabulation computer and software to be used for the Nov. 8 general district election.

The test will begin at 2:30 p.m. in the Registrar of Voters Office, second floor, Room 209, Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport.

All interested persons are invited to observe this test.

Participants are welcomed to join in making this year's light parade the best.

Last year was the biggest parade ever and organizers are looking forward to this year being just as exciting.

Participants are encouraged to decorate trucks, cars, floats and boats, horses, wagons, scooters and community groups. Anything brightly lit is welcome.

Parade lineup will begin at 5:30 p.m. in front of Gard Street School, and the Holiday Light Parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Main Street.

For an application call Mike Linnell at 707-279-4506

For other event info contact Mary Morse, event chairperson, at 707-279-8559.

The Kelseyville Christmas in the Country poster designed by Carolyn Morris.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Kelseyville’s Christmas in the Country and Parade of Lights will return on Friday, Dec. 2.

Join the community members for an old-fashioned Christmas in the Country, merchant open house and parade of lights from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. with the biggest and best light parade in Lake County.

Santa will light the town Christmas tree at the firehouse, followed by photos with Santa across the street at Westamerica Bank where David Neft, Lake County's piano man, will be entertaining all with holiday music.

Bring the family and delight in the towns decorations, where holiday music and soft scents of the season mingle in the crisp winter air.

Enjoy a ride through town on a decorated mule drawn carriage from Eleven Roses Ranch, visit the local merchants for free hot cocoa, cider and cookies and stroll down Main Street greeting old friends and making new ones.

Have a chili and chowder dinner at Kelseyville Presbyterian Church, then visit St. Peter's Catholic Church for holiday goodies, walk down and visit Kelseyville United Methodist Church and the Unitarian Universalist Church who have recently begun sharing the building with the Methodist church for coffee, cocoa and cookies and choir singing holiday tunes.

Bring some canned food or make a donation for the annual food drive to help local families.

Get in the holiday spirit and join in for an old-fashioned Christmas in the Country.

To be a participant in the parade of lights, please contact Mike Linnell at 707-279-4506.

For general information about the event call Mary Morse at 707-279-8559 or visit www.visitkelseyville.com.

Start your shopping early at the boutique, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building, 293 Seminary Ave.

There will be a variety of crafters and direct sales consultants with items for sale.

To be a vendor contact Dawn at 707-367-7726 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Wreaths are made of a variety of fresh greens on a 12-inch wire frame with a large wired ribbon bow (red, burgundy, gold, plaid, or print).

The wreaths cost $20 each, prepaid.

Only 150 wreaths will be made so orders are on a first come, first served basis.

A three-day workshop will be held Wednesday, Nov. 30, through Friday, Dec. 2, to create the wreaths.

To place your orders, contact Leanne Harvey at 707-263-0850 or any garden club member.

Orders must be placed by Nov. 14.

Wreaths will be delivered the first week of December so they can be enjoyed for the entire season.

Wreaths are beautiful and garden club members use their plant knowledge to choose fresh greens that last and last.

The profits from this fundraiser empower the garden club to present a $1,000 scholarship to a student that is furthering his or her education. Monies also may be used for civic beautification or education and helping student's school gardens.

For information about the garden club, visit www.clttgc.org.

The club meets at noon on the third Tuesday of the month, except July and August, at the Scotts Valley Women's Club House, 2298 Hendricks Road, Lakeport.

Members, guests and all interested are most welcome. President Helen Turley, 707-262-1721, invites interested gardeners to join the group.

Clear Lake Trowel & Trellis Garden Club is a member of Mendo-Lake District, California Garden Club Inc., Pacific Region and National Garden Clubs Inc.

In addition to gold, everyone is invited to bring silver, platinum, diamonds, gold watches, any old worn or mismatched earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces, to be turned into instant cash.

Items will be tested and weighed and top dollar will be paid.

In addition to guests being paid “instant” cash, the gold refinery will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Lakeport Senior Activity Center Meals on Wheels program.

The gold refinery is fully licensed, bonded and insured.

This truly is a win-win program – instant cash and help for the Meals on Wheels program serving the community and many senior shut-ins in the Lakeport, Kelseyville and Clear Lake Riviera area.

For more information call 707-263-4218.