Back by popular demand, educators Gabe and Barbi Kerschner will show some of their wild birds and animals whose permanent injuries prevent their return to living in the wild.

See Spirit, a young bald eagle; Shasta, a golden eagle; Archimedes, a great horned owl; Boo, a tiny Western screech owl; and Billabong, a red kangaroo.

The Kerschners will display each animal individually, relate its personal history and explain what life is like in the wild for these magnificent creatures.

And for a special treat, if you are reading Edgar Allen Poe for The Big Read, come meet the raven.

Most of these species live around us in Lake County, but in their native habitats you would never see them at close hand like this. These amazing birds and animals serve as ambassadors for their wild species. Redbud Audubon is proud to bring these unique educators to Lake County.

All seats are free. The show is appropriate for all ages and is sure to be enjoyed by children.

The Soper Reese Community Theatre is at 275 S. Main St., Lakeport, 707-263-0577, www.soperreesetheatre.com.

This program is funded by Redbud Audubon Society’s Jeanne Wall Children’s Nature Education Fund. Visit www.redbudaudubon.org for photos and information.

The Soper Reese Community Theatre is a restored, historic, performing arts venue established in 1949 and seating 300 patrons.

Run by an all-volunteer organization, the theater operates under the guidance of the non-profit Lake County Arts Council.

The Soper-Reese brings dance, music, plays and poetry to all members of the Lake County community and to visiting tourists.

Joe Fernandez before the IOOF building in Upper Lake, Calif., with its new paint job which he raised funds to complete. Courtesy photo.

UPPER LAKE, Calif. – The Upper Lake IOOF building has a bright new coat of paint thanks to the efforts of community member Joe Fernandez.

Fernandez – aka Hippie Joe and The Egg Man – worked with Wilder & Son's Painting to complete this community project.

Mostly he paid out of his own pocket, but many community members have contributed to the cost, including a contribution from the Upper Lake Community Council and town residents.

Wilder & Sons contributed a reduced cost of labor and added trim colors at no additional cost to bring the building back to a distinguished look.

Joe has been a Upper Lake community member for more than 30 years. This was a way for him to show how much he loves and supports the community.

The IOOF building in Upper Lake, Calif., before its new paint job, with Joe Fernandez in front. Courtesy photo.

The memorial event will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Sons of Italy Hall, 2817 Highway 20, Nice.

The group will have homemade pasta with white sauce/shrimp, red meat sauce, lasagna, garlic bread, green salad, plus homemade desserts.

Members and friends of Staiti are invited to attend the luncheon, a slide show and public remembrance of a life well lived in her community of Nice.

For more information call 707-274-2244.

The event takes place at the Lakeport Library, 1425 N. High St., from from noon to 4 p.m.

Early bird sale for members starts at 11:30 a.m., so join Friends of Lake County Library.

Membership categories: student/senior $15, adult/family $25, donor $50 and other. A membership table will be set up from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. the day of the event.

The popular friends book bag sale continues. For $15 buyers can stuff as many books and videos as their new book bag will hold. In addition a silent auction will feature local art and crafts, and more.

Proceeds from this event support the libraries in Lake County.

Friends of Lake County Library generously provides books, children’s tables and chairs, and display items that would otherwise not be available to the libraries.

Friends are a group of volunteers that are dedicated to supporting and expanding what the library offers to children and adults.

Since the public library is one of the main cultural and informational centers of the community, the group realizes that a community with a strong library system is a better place to live.

They appreciate donations of books in good condition. Please drop off at any library branch.

Friends of the Lake County Library is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization.

For more information, call 707-263-8817 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

The sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church parking lot, 15917 Olympic Dr.

Proceeds go to support the children's ministry.

Big Valley Properties and Peter Windrem Law Offices in Kelseyville, Calif., are now part of the Lake County Quilt Trail. Photo by Vicky Parish Smith.

KELSEYVILLE, CA – Big Valley Properties and Peter Windrem Law Offices have joined the Lake County Quilt Trail project.

The 17th quilt block of the LCQT county-wide project is “Amish Center Diamond.”

Kathy Windrem and Anna Macomber selected the pattern and chose deep red, black, and gold colors to reflect the colors of the building.

Installation of the 8-foot by 8-foot painted wooden panel was provided by Myron Holdenried, Jerry Goff, and Gary Olson.

“Beautiful and dramatic” is how Peter Windrem proudly described the new addition to the building.

The word “Amish” brings a picture to mind, one of horses and buggies, barn raising, living off the land without modern conveniences, and of quilts.

This quilt pattern is famous among quilters and the pattern dates back to the 1870s. Reflecting a modest way of living, this pattern is simple with deep and bold swathes of color.

Located near the corner of Main Street and Highway 29 in Kelseyville, the building has been owned by Tom and Anna Macomber since 1989.

It was originally built by Rusty Parle who operated a crafts shop there. The Kelseyville Unified School District then rented the building for the continuation school and later the district office.

Since 1998, Big Valley Properties has leased the building as their main office.

During 2010, the building was separated and now also houses the law offices of Peter Windrem.

The Lake County Quilt Trail project places painted quilt squares on highly visible barns and buildings throughout Lake County.

Every block is specifically designed and hand-painted entirely by volunteers. It’s an agricultural and tourism project designed to promote and celebrate our community pride.

The quilt block is located at 5716 Main St., Kelseyville, near the intersection of Highway 29, GPS location 38° 58’ 17” N, 122° 49’ 46”W.

Phase II of the Lake County Quilt Trail is nearing completion. To print a map with driving directions of the Lake County Quilt Trail or for application details, visit the trail's new Web site at www.lakecountyquilttrail.com.