LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – In 2013 the Ely Stage Stop and Country Museum held a picnic table raffle called “Quick Draw” to help raise funds for a set of tables to enhance Ely’s event space.

The beautiful table and bench set was made here in Lake County by the Konocti Conservation Camp CC No. 27.

The ticket sales started in July with the winning ticket, belonging to Lake County resident Chris Skarada, drawn at the Lake County Historical Society Thanksgiving Dinner.

Skarada has been involved professionally in the wine industry since her arrival in Lake County and has also volunteered for many worthwhile causes including the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, the Wine Alliance, the Winery Association, the Wine Auction, the Lake County Arts Council, Soper-Reese Community Theatre and the Road Scholar (formerly Elder Hostel) program.

Skarada has now joined the Lake County Historical Society and they are hoping she will become an Ely Stage Stop volunteer later this year.

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

Current hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday.

Visit www.elystagestop.com or www.lakecountyhistory.org , check out the stage stop on Facebook at www.facebook.com/elystagestop or call the museum at 707-533-9990.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Konocti Lioness held a gift basket fundraiser in December.

Two baskets were raffled off and the winning ticket was drawn on Dec. 21.

Debbie Johnson won the “It's all about girls” gift basket, with the “Kids basket” going to Kathie Folk.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list has reopened.

The Lake County Housing Commission will accept preapplications from 100 extremely low-income households.

Household qualifications, income guidelines and preapplication forms may be picked up at 15975 Anderson Ranch Parkway, Lower Lake or at most Social Services agencies.

Forms can be mailed upon request.

For additional information call 707-995-4649

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – More than 50 people gathered at the brand new Middletown Senior Center to enjoy lunch and listen to District 1 supervisor, Jim Comstock, present his annual “State of the County” address at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 15.

This event marked the inauguration of an auspicious relationship between the Middletown Luncheon Club and the Middletown Senior Center.

The 85-year-old Middletown Luncheon Club moved its monthly lunches, that feature various speakers, to the senior center in an effort to serve more of the South Lake community while utilizing our beautiful new county building.

“The first lunch went very smoothly,” said Senior Center Executive Director Lori Tourville. “Of course, our kitchen and servers at the senior center are accustomed to serving large groups, so they were able to turn out a delicious, well-balanced meal for both our regular seniors and the luncheon club guests.”

Middletown Luncheon Coordinator Beth Rudiger agreed that the event was a success. “The Middletown Luncheon Club is thrilled with this new partnership and the opportunities it offers for both groups. We hope that all the citizens of Lake County will feel welcome to join us for lunch and enjoy the social network, information, and camaraderie provided through this venerable tradition.”

The club meets on the third Wednesday of each month (with the exception of the month of December) from noon to 1 p.m. at the Middletown Senior Center on Washington Street, one block off of Calistoga behind the new park. Each month features a different speaker.

The February luncheon will be on Feb. 19 and will feature Melissa Kinsel, the development director of Adventist Health in Clearlake. Kinsel will be enumerating the many valuable resources available to our community through Adventist Health.

As the seating for lunch is limited, reservations are required and may be made by joining the event posted on the Middletown Luncheon Club Facebook page, by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by leaving a message at Lake County Jazzercise, 707-260-2900.

You may also request to receive monthly notification by email of the next luncheon club date and speaker.

Lunch is $4 for ages 60 and better and $5 for all others. If you do not require lunch and just wish to hear the speaker, no reservation or fee is necessary.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Grace Church will hold a yard sale this week to fund a summer church camp trip for children.

The sale will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the church, 6716 Live Oak Drive in Kelseyville.

Church youth (grades sixth through 12th) are raising money to go to summer camp.

The church's entire basketball court will be covered in items for sale.

Items for sale include:

• Exercise equipment: Dumbbells, treadmill, weights, ski machine, weight bench and rack, weights and bars.
• Furniture: Bedroom set, desks, bakers cooling rack, air hockey table, foosball table, grandfather clock, coffee tables, entertainment center, china hutch, recliner, couches, dressers, large chair, kitchen table and a roll top desk.
• Home décor items: Lamps, pictures and frames, candles, candle holders, lots of wreaths, and Christmas decorations, book shelves, large framed art, clocks and picture frames.
• Kitchen items: Coffee maker, coffee grinder, pots, pans, Tupperware, Cuisinart, cups, plates, bowls, silverware and tablecloths.
• Vintage items: Old clothes iron, teas sets, china and lamps.
• Camping and outdoor equipment: Tents, stakes, backpacking gear, ice chests, lanterns and a camp stove.
• Miscellaneous tools: Ladders and 44-gallon trash cans.
• For children: Crib, pack n’ play, puzzles, stroller, board games, toys, baby clothes and a child's backpack.
• Health care-related equipment: Multiple walkers, bath chairs, pillows, bed equipment, chair lift and wheelchair.
• Clothing: Apparel for men, women and children, old and new, different styles and sizes, and appropriate for all seasons, hats, jackets, backpacks and purses.
• Books/DVDs/VHS: Old and new, a lot of complete series and home school curriculum.
• Electronics: TVs, DVD player, VHS player, CB radio and other electronics.
• Musical instruments: Guitar and mini piano.
• Pets: Cat towers, dog crates, food and water bowls.

Follow the bright pink signs to the sale.

Visit the church online at http://www.gracechurchkelseyville.org/ .

NICE, Calif. – The Sons of Italy Lodge in Nice wants community members to know that the pasta feed on Sunday, Feb. 2, will be canceled due to the Super Bowl.

The lodge's pasta feeds will resume the first Sunday in March.