KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Lake County Historical Society will enjoy its annual potluck picnic at Ely Stage Stop & Country Museum on Sunday, June 30, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Join them to relax and break bread together.  

The speaker will be Dr. Harry Lyons, talking on “How Did Here Get Here: The History of Lake County Geology.”

The Ely Stage Stop & Country Museum is located at 9921 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville.  

For people going north on Highway 29 toward Kelseyville, turn right on Highway 281 (Soda Bay Road at Kit’s Corner); go about one mile and turn left into the driveway, follow the driveway to the parking area.  

For people going south on Highway 29 toward Lower Lake, turn left on Highway 281 (Soda Bay Road at Kit’s Corner); go about one mile and turn left into the driveway, follow the driveway to the parking area.

They will have their picnic in the new barn.

The society will supply hamburgers, hot dogs, buns and light refreshments. Please bring a dish to share, a plate, utensils and a chair for each person with you. Please, if your dish needs to be cold keep it on ice.

Come, relax and enjoy. Bring your friends. There is a $5 donation for guests 18 and older to defray expenses. The $5 will go toward membership if you decide to join at the picnic.

If you have any questions please call Bonnie Skee at 707-262-1432 or Jackie Ridgel at 707-279-4062.

Please note a different event: The Ely Stage Stop & Country Museum will have its “Picnic on the Porch” fundraiser Saturday, June 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost will be $30/per person. For tickets call Pam Hendricks at 707-279-0427.

LUCERNE, Calif. – A caregiver support group for families dealing with memory loss or other cognitive impairments will meet on Thursday, June 20.

The group meets at the First Lutheran Church, 3863 Country Club Drive across from the Lucerne Alpine Senior Center, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Social worker Jenny Johnson is the facilitator.  

The group is sponsored by Redwood Caregiver Resource Center (1-800-834-1636) and the Social Day Programs in Lake County.  

For more information call Jenny Johnson at 707-350-3030 or Caroline Denny at 707-263-9481.

Respite is provided by the centers at no charge.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lake County Genealogical Society will hold its annual picnic Saturday, June 22.

The event takes place in the park at Highlands Springs starting at noon.

Attendees are asked to bring a lawn chair and a potluck dish to share. Plates, cups, silverware, ice tea and water will be provided.  

Come and enjoy a relaxing time talking to other researchers. Your whole family is invited.

For more information or directions to the park e-mail Rose Davidson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 707-263-5874.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Public Services Director Caroline Chavez announced that the Eastlake Landfill and the Lakeport Public Services office will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

Residential and commercial collection will occur one day after your normal pick up day.

Normal collection schedules will resume the week following the holiday.

The Eastlake Landfill and the Public Services office will reopen Friday, July 5.
 
Normal operating hours at the landfill are 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.  

The Public Services office normally is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If you have any questions regarding this subject or any of the solid waste issues in Lake County, please call 707-262-1760.

CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – The Lake County Stonewall Democratic Club will host its monthly potluck and meeting on Monday, June 24.

The group will meet in the social hall of the Clearlake Oaks United Methodist Church, 12487 The Plaza.

The potluck will begin at 6:30 p.m., with the call to order at 7 p.m.

The guest speaker this month will be Sheriff Frank Rivero.

This meeting is open to the public and the community is encouraged to attend.

Please bring a canned or other nonperishable item to the Stonewall Club meeting.

All donations go to support Community Care HIV/AIDS Program Food Pantry.

For more information contact club secretary Essie Coons, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 707-701-3720, or visit the club's Web site at www.lakecountystonewalldemocrats.org/ .

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Chi Council for the Clear Lake Hitch will hold it next meeting on Wednesday, June 26.

The meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m. at the Lake County Agriculture Department, 883 Lakeport Blvd.

For more information about the group visit http://www.lakelive.info/chicouncil .