Christmas

Lighting ceremony is a harbinger of a big Christmas weekend in Lake City

Nov 29, 2017

Carols and Christmas standards issued from the Patton Park gazebo Saturday as the sun descended. Volunteers collected food shelf donations and distributed treats. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived in a Lake City Fire Department truck escorted by the Lake City Ambulance and Lake City Police department....

Public library is home of HAHS Santa Paws tree

Nov 29, 2017

The seventh annual Hiawatha Animal Humane Society (HAHS) “Santa Paws” Christmas tree is now on display in the front window of the Lake City Public Library.This year, as in the past, there is a plentiful supply of homeless animals in temporary foster care, hoping for a visit from Santa.The event...

5 homes part of Holiday Home Tour

Nov 22, 2017

The Holiday Home Tour is Saturday, December 2, from noon to 5 p.m. Five couples are opening their homes for viewing on the tour in support of the arts in Lake City. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at Treats and Treasures in downtown Lake City. Tour start times are staggered to avoid...

Festival of Lights returns to Frontenac on Nov. 25

Nov 16, 2017

The sixth annual Festival of Lights which began at the Villa Maria, will take place at Christ Episcopal Church, Old Frontenac, on Saturday, Nov. 25. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. to view the dozens of candle-lit nativities from around the world and to enjoy the luminarias surrounding the church...

Chamber seeks help decoration downtown Lake City for the holidays

Nov 2, 2017

The Lake City Chamber of Commerce is seeking monetary donations for downtown holiday decorating from individuals, organizations, and businesses as well as volunteers to help with decorating towards the end of November. “Decorating our town for the holidays is something that adds to the charm of...

Tis’ the season to light up our homes

Dec 28, 2016

Two more Lake City area homes were shared this week for their abundance of Christmas decorations.

Sidecar Santa out 'checking the list'

Dec 22, 2016

Santa Claus traded his sleigh for a motorcycle sidecar Thursday, Dec. 22. He and chauffeur Allen Hansen stopped by the Graphic office. "We're out checking the list," Hansen said.

Torch: Softball vs. baseball

Dec 22, 2016

Some people could argue that softball and baseball are two very different sports and others will say they are very much alike. The two sports indeed have multiple similarities and differences. When asked what is the biggest difference between softball and baseball, Mike Johnson, Lake City’s...

Girl Scouts gather for holiday fun

Dec 21, 2016

Lake City Girl Scouts enjoyed their holiday gathering despite not going Christmas caroling due to the cold weather Dec. 18. Instead, they played some games, ate cookies, did a craft, had a gift exchange and planned their annual sleepover. Participants included: Natalie Anderson, Carleen Jones,...

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas