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).

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.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club makes gorgeous holiday wreaths each year and sells them to community members.

The wreaths are made of fresh greenery, grown by garden club members.

Funds raised at this fun event are used for the club's annual scholarship as well as civic beautification projects, some of which include the Ely Stage Stop, maintaining the lovely round planters at Library Park and the Blue Star Memorial that honors our Armed Forces.

Wreaths can be purchased for $20 by contacting any garden club member or Carol Dobusch, 707-279-1169, or Nancy Benkelman, 707-263-6665.

Orders must be made and payment received by Nov 26.

Wreaths are made the first week of December. Wreaths are made at the Bachelor Valley Grange in Upper Lake.

Potential new members and interested parties are welcome to come help and learn about wreath making in this fun fundraiser. Call the above numbers for specific information.

The CLTTGC meets at noon the third Tuesday of every month – except July and August – at the Scott’s Valley Clubhouse, 2298 Hendricks Road, Lakeport.

Anyone interested in gardening and civic beautification and philanthropic projects is invited to attend.

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

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. .

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Troop 315 of Middletown Hidden Valley collected 1,180 pounds of food in the annual Scouting for Food drive.

The drive allows the boys to take part in community service by giving back to the community and filling the local food banks.

Scouting for Food is held annually and sponsored by ABC 7 news as well as others.

Scouting gives boys the opportunity to serve their communities and participate in exciting outings like camping, archery, hiking and kayaking, to name a few.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Rotary Club of Clearlake will be hosting its annual community Christmas dinner on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The dinner, open to everyone, will take place at the Burns Valley Elementary School’s Multipurpose Room, 3620 Pine St. in Clearlake.

Westamerica Bank recently presented Rotary with a $500 check to support the event.

The bank has contributed to this community benefit event for 21 years, since Rotary introduced this annual event in 1992.

On the menu this year is ham, a vegetable side dish, potatoes, pumpkin pie, cookies, tea and coffee.

A special visit from Santa Claus also is planned.

All children will receive a photo with Santa, along with a special gift.

Last year, more than 1,000 meals were served, and hundreds of children received photos and a present from the jolly old elf.

Warm for the Winter will once again be on hand, giving away warm coats, warm clothing, and blankets.