LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The University of California Master Gardeners of Lake County's cookbook, “Cooking With The Seasons,” is now available for purchase.

This beautiful compilation of recipes features local ingredients and products, and is organized by seasons.

In addition to recipes provided by local Master Gardeners and local chefs, there are detailed sections on proper food handling and safety, as well as information on label conversion, ingredient substitution and an equivalency chart.

The book is attractive as well as useful, and will make a wonderful addition to any kitchen library. It is a perfect gift idea for the upcoming holiday season.

“Cooking With The Seasons,” is priced at a reasonable $13 (includes tax), and may be purchased at the U.C. Cooperative Extension office at 883 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport, CA 95453, 707-263-6838.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Public Services Director Caroline Chavez announced the holiday schedule for the county's museums.

The museum will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, for the Thanksgiving Day holiday and will reopen Friday, Nov. 29, with special holiday hours of noon to 4 p.m.

The Schoolhouse Museum in Lower Lake will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, for the Thanksgiving Day holiday and will reopen Saturday, Nov. 30.

Normal operating hours at the Courthouse Museum are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and Noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

The Historical Schoolhouse Museum in Lower Lake is normally opened 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and closed on Sunday.

If you have any questions regarding this subject, please call the Historical Courthouse Museum in Lakeport at 707-263-4555 or the Historical Schoolhouse Museum in Lower Lake at 707-995-3565.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The monthly meeting of the Lake County Flying Saucer Club will be at Round Table Pizza in Lakeport on Sunday, Nov. 24.

The meeting will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The agenda will include discussion of the Gulf Breeze abductions as well as other interesting phenomena. Come by and join the discussion.

For more information call Chip Saucer at 707-263-3391 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

NORTH COAST, Calif. – Caltrans reports that the following road projects will be taking place around the North Coast during the coming week.

Included are Mendocino County projects that may impact Lake County commuters.

Caltrans will suspend work on Northern California highways from Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Dec. 1, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

However, due to unforeseen circumstances, it may be necessary for Caltrans Maintenance forces to respond to emergency situations.

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 53

– Highway widening and rehabilitation from 40th Avenue to the junction of Routes 20/53 will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor ‐ Teichert Construction of Davis.

Highway 175

– AT&T of Santa Rosa has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility repairs from the Cobb Post Office to Anderson Springs Road through Friday, Nov. 22. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– Replacement of the Greenwood Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor ‐ Golden State Bridge Inc. of Martinez.

– Replacement of a culvert with a bridge at Dunn Creek will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor ‐ Shasta Construction of Redding.

Highway 101

– Caltrans will perform slide repairs near the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge (near Frog Woman Rock). Northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

– Highway construction south of the North Willits Railroad Crossing will continue on Monday, Nov. 25, and Tuesday, Nov. 26. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor ‐ DeSilva Gates Construction of Dublin.

Highway 128

– PG&E of Eureka has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for tree trimming from 0.5 mile east of Monte Bloyd Road to 0.6 mile west of Philo through Friday, Nov. 22. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 271

– PG&E of Eureka has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for tree trimming from Cummings to the Humboldt/Mendocino County line through Friday, Nov. 22. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Work on all these projects is weather permitting and subject to change. Caltrans advises motorists to drive with caution when approaching work areas and to be prepared to stop at traffic control stations.

The Caltrans Traffic Operations Office has reviewed each project and determined that individual project delays are expected to be less than the statewide policy maximum of 30 minutes, unless noted otherwise above.

For information pertaining to emergency roadwork or for updates to scheduled roadwork, please contact the California Highway Information Network (CHIN) at 1-800-GAS-ROAD (1-800-427-7623).

LOWER LAKE, Calif. – The Lower Lake Historical School Preservation Committee presents its annual Christmas tree lighting and holiday open house Friday, Dec. 13, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The tree lighting ceremony will be at 6 p.m., followed by an old-fashioned sing-a-long of carols and holiday songs around the antique player piano.

Bill Barrows also will grace the event with his guitar playing. And of course there will be refreshments, holiday displays and merriment and cheer.

The museum is located at 16435 Main St. in Lower Lake.

For more information call 707-995-3565 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Join the Taylor Observatory-Norton Planetarium for a holiday experience.

Journey back 2,000 years to Bethlehem as they seek to discover which ancient star was the one the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus.

This modern retelling of the Christmas story also investigates possible dates for the birth of Christ and looks at recorded sightings of significant astronomical events during this important time in history.

What signs in the sky could have been so intriguing as to cause the wise men to cross a desert in search of the newborn King?

“Mystery of the Christmas Star” will answer all of these questions and more, while charming audiences of all ages.

Sponsored by The Friends of Taylor Observatory, shows will be presented Saturdays from Nov. 30 through Jan. 4.

Show times are 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Telescope viewing is included, weather permitting. Please dress accordingly.

Ticket prices are $5 per adult and $3 per child under 12 years.

For more information about the show, visit www.taylorobservatory.org and check the planetarium programs and movies page.

The Taylor Observatory-Norton Planetarium is located at 5725 Oak Hills Lane in Kelseyville.