- Lake County News reports
- Posted On
UPDATE: Lake County Christmas events roundup – one week until Christmas
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – It's less than a week until Christmas and there are many holiday events taking place throughout Lake County.
Below is an updated list of celebrations taking place through the end of this month.
'Winter Wonderland' ice rink
COBB – The community is invited to visit the “Winter Wonderland in Lake County” at Black Rock Golf Course in Cobb.
The Winter Wonderland will feature ice skating outdoors, and is free to all.
The skating rink will be open through Jan. 3.
Hours are noon to 8 p.m. weekdays, noon to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. It will be closed on Christmas Day.
Rental skates are provided. Fifty skaters are allowed on the rink at one time, and there may be a wait.
Skate time is limited to 45 minutes. Visitors can get back in line and skate again. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Santa also will visit from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, and Sunday, Dec. 20; and 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, and Tuesday, Dec. 22.
The Winter Wonderland is sponsored by the Cobb Community Investment Committee and funded by Calpine at The Geysers.
Visit Winter Wonderland on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/904722832930223/ or call 707-987-4270.
Black Rock Golf Course is located at 16451 Golf Road.
Santa to visit Ely Christmas Marketplace
KELSEYVILLE – Come and enjoy the “decked halls” at the Ely Stage Stop & Country Museum for a Christmas Marketplace featuring local artists selling their handcrafted goods in the barn on Saturday, Dec. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Santa has promised to be at the event and will be roaming the grounds and joining hayrides with the kids, weather permitting. Bring your cameras as Santa will be available for photos with kids of all ages at the museum’s main house.
Handcrafted goods will include jewelry, bath and beauty products, butcher blocks, up-cycled fabrics, wood creations, photography and more.
The Lake County Historical Society’s Ely Stage Stop & Country Museum is located at 9921 Highway 281 (Soda Bay Road), Kelseyville.
For more information, check out www.elystagestop.com , www.lakecountyhistory.org , www.facebook.com/elystagestop or call 707-533-9990, during museum hours, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
'Blue Christmas' service
KELSEYVILLE – Kelseyville Presbyterian Church, located at 5340 Third St., will host a “Blue Christmas” or “Longest Night” worship service at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19.
Come and join with them in sharing and hearing prayers, Scripture, and music that acknowledge that God's presence is for those who mourn, for those who struggle – and that God's Word comes to shine light into our darkness.
Everyone, regardless of church background, is welcome. The short service will be followed by a time for a light supper and fellowship.
For more information, please call Kelseyville Presbyterian Church at 707-279-1104.
Taylor Observatory hosts 'Mystery of the Christmas Star'
KELSEYVILLE – The Taylor Observatory-Norton Planetarium is hosting showings of “Mystery of the Christmas Star” through the beginning of January.
Shows are taking place at 7 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19; Saturday, Dec. 26; and Saturday, Jan. 2.
The observatory is located at 5725 Oak Hills Lane, Kelseyville. Visit the observatory online at www.taylorobservatory.org .
Lake County Symphony Christmas Celebration
LAKEPORT – The Lake County Symphony will host its annual Christmas Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 20, at the Soper Reese Theatre, 275 S. Main St., Lakeport.
There will be an open rehearsal at 11 a.m., with tickets costing $5 for adults children age 18 and under offered free admittance.
The main concert will begin at 3 p.m., with $25 for general assigned seats and $30 for premium assigned seats. There is a $5 discount for Lake County Symphony Association members.
Holiday favorites including “Sleigh Ride” and “Let it Snow” will be performed, and there will be an audience sing-along of the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel's “Messiah.”
Tickets are available online at www.SoperReeseTheatre.com ; at the theater box office, 275 S. Main St., Lakeport on Fridays 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; by phone at 707-263-0577; or at The Travel Center, 1265 S. Main, Lakeport, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lakeport Senior Center hosts free Christmas community dinner
LAKEPORT – The Lakeport Senior Activity Center is continuing its tradition of hosting a free community dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 23.
The turkey dinner with all the fixings will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the center, located at 527 Konocti Ave.
All ages are invited to attend and opportunities to volunteer are available too.
To volunteer for this event call 707-263-4218 and arrive to the center by 11 a.m.
Christmas Eve candlelight service
UPPER LAKE – A Christmas Eve candlelight service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, at the United Methodist Church of Upper Lake.
The church is located at 676 Clover Valley Road, at the corner of First Street and Clover Valley Road.
Kelseyville Presbyterian Church to host Christmas day dinner
KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Kelseyville Presbyterian Church will again host a free Christmas day dinner on Friday, Dec. 25.
The dinner will be held from noon to 3 p.m. at the church, 5340 Third St.
Don't be alone on Christmas Day. Join in this tradition and bring others who may be alone. Volunteers to help clean up are welcome as well.
For more information, call the church office at 707-279-1104.