Rich Brandes and Nancy Freeze
On Thursday, January 19, Nancy Freeze, Executive Director of the Kelley House was presented a check for $1300.00 from Richard Brandes of the Rotary Club of Mendocino. The money will go towards the next phase of our structural project replacing supports, rails and skirting of the 150 year old house.
Tom Honer, Nancy Freeze and Sev Ickes
On Saturday, December 10, the completed painting of the Kelley House “gang” was finally revealed. Everyone had a great time searching for friends and local characters who were included in the painting. We want to thank Tom Honer for his generosity in purchasing the painting. It will be on display at the Kelley House through the holidays, and then it will permanently reside in Harvest at Mendosa’s for all the town folks to enjoy.
On Thursday, December 1, Santa will be hosted at the Mendocino Hotel. He will arrive on the fire truck promptly at 3:00 pm. Children can have their photo taken, receive a candy cane, and join story hour with Jay Frankson, who will be reading from his book, “A Christmas Story.” In the spirit of giving, children and community members are encouraged to bring a new stuffed animal or doll to our holiday tree that will be given to the Mendocino Coast Children’s Fund to share with children in need. Stuffed animals and dolls can bring real comfort to small children whose family life is in transition.
On Saturday, December 10, from 5-7 pm, stop by the Kelley House Museum for our Holiday Open House. Special exhibits this year include antique toys, dolls and a 1940s Lionel train to delight young and old alike.
A collection of Hummel figurines depicting children in a variety of everyday poses and two Hummel angels set the holiday mood. Since the mid-1900s, Hummel statues have been a popular collectible for many people all over the world. The innocent, childlike aura of each piece gives a feeling of nostalgic sentiment and warmth for all to enjoy. Folks of all ages will enjoy running the Lionel train, bringing back many childhood memories from Christmases past. On loan from the Mendocino Coast Doll Club, is a collection of antique dolls from as early as 1870, including baby dolls, “fashion dolls,” porcelain bisque “toddler dolls.” One of our Kelley House members contributed a very unique doll that has seven interchangeable heads with matching styles of clothing!
Also on display through the end of the year is the completed Sev Ickes painting, which includes local town “celebrities” and characters. Created as a capital campaign fundraiser and sponsored by Tom Honer, the painting will permanently hang in Harvest at Mendosa’s.
The museum is open Friday-Monday from 11am-3 pm and open every day between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Every Saturday and Sunday, the Kelley House offers a docent-led, historic walking tour of Mendocino. Learn about movie sites, ghost stories, and meeting places of yesteryear. Walks start promptly at 11 am at the Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion St., Mendocino. Cost $10pp
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