KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Quick – the clock’s running for the 2013 Ely Stage Stop Quick Draw.

This is your chance to win a fabulous wood picnic table and bench set for your outdoor entertaining needs.

Beyond-sturdy 2-inch-thick solid wood was used so it will last a very long time.

The set was made right here in Lake County by the Konocti Conservation Camp CC No. 27.

Known for their fire suppression support and community service projects, the camp has donated this great piece for a raffle to raise funds for a set of tables that will greatly enhance Ely’s event space for future festivities.

The 2013 Quick Draw ticket sales started July 6. The winning ticket will be drawn at the Nov. 10 Lake County Historical Society Thanksgiving Dinner. So buy now and buy often.

Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Purchase tickets from our docents during museum hours, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday or from any of our volunteers anywhere/anytime you may run into them. Watch for them at the Kelseyville Pear Festival.

Operated by the Lake County Historical Society, the Ely Stage Stop and Country Museum is located at 9921 Soda Bay Road in Kelseyville. Stop by and check out the table.

Visit www.elystagestop.com or www.lakecountyhistory.org , or www.facebook.com/elystagestop .

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The county's 4-H program is putting out the call for all past All Stars.

The 4-H All Star is a rare and special type of individual.

What is an All Star? They are the cream of the 4-H youth program selected on the basis of their leadership, character, and 4-H involvement.

The All Star designation represents the highest achievement at the county level, similar to scouting’s Eagle Scout.

Lake County has a long line of eminent All Stars starting in 1937, many who still live in this area and continue to practice the 4-H motto “To Make the Best Better.”

Local “stars” include Myron Holdenreid (1956), Madelene Luezinger Lyons (1949), Jo Anne Eustis Herring ( 1957), and Kevin Smith (1982), to name a few.

A more complete list is available at the California 4-H Centennial Celebration to be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St., Lakeport.

All Stars, near and far, as well as alumni no matter what club or state of origin, are invited to share in our centennial event.

There will also be a group All Star photo and they would love for any and all past All Stars to join in.

If you have history or memorabilia to share, please contact the 4-H office at 707-263-6838.

4-H Youth Development is a program of the University of California Cooperative Extension.

For more information on the 4-H program contact U.C. Cooperative Extension, 883 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport, telephone 707-263-6838.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Lake County Rockhounds will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 2.

The group will meet at 6 p.m. at the Redbud Library, 14785 Burns Valley Road in Clearlake.

The program will include the group's annual silent auction. Rocks and other items will be put up for bid.

Contact Joyce Anderson for more information at 707-995-1189.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A special ceremony to commemorate a new portrait of one of Lake County's retired judges will take place early next month.

Lake County Superior Court invites the community to attend the event to celebrate Judge Richard Freeborn’s career and his new portrait at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at the court's Clearlake Branch, 7000A South Center Drive in Clearlake.

Refreshments will be served.  

LAKEPORT, Calif. – A new schedule has been released for the Free Kitchen Project dinners offered in Lakeport.

“These hot meals are open to everyone, children are welcome. It is a great to to come, eat and socialize,” said Pastor Shannon of United Christian Parish.

The new schedule is:

• First Sunday: Prepared and served at United Christian Parish, 745 N. Brush St.

• Second Sunday: Seventh-day Adventist Church, Hill and Park Way.

• Third Sunday: Prepared by Kiwanis and various service organizations and served at United Christian Parish, 745 No. Brush St.

• Fourth Sunday: Lakeport Senior Activity Center, 527 Konocti Ave.

• Fifth Sunday: Lakeport Senior Activity Center, 527 Konocti Ave.

All meals are served from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

“We are happy to support such a needed community effort,” said Lakeport Senior Activity Center Director Jonathan Crooks. “We invite everyone to come and enjoy a delicious meal with your local friends.”

Free Kitchen has been in existence for more than 25 years, serving all.

Sponsorship has continually been a cooperative effort between local churches and community service organizations with rotating serving locations.

Additional meals are delivered to Freedom House.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A caregiver support group for families dealing with memory loss or other cognitive impairments will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 25.

The group meets at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 14310 Memory Lane in Clearlake from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Social worker Jenny Johnson is the facilitator.

The groups are 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.