UKIAH, Calif. – Ukiah's PumpkinFest is just around the corner, and parad applications are now available.

The event takes place Saturday, Oct. 19.

The theme of the 2013 PumpkinFest Parade is “Ole! It’s a Pumpkin Fiesta.”

Parade applications are now available online at www.cityofukiah.com and at the city of Ukiah Civic Center Annex at 411 W. Clay St.

Applications will be accepted through Friday, Oct. 4, for an entry fee of only $20.

A late fee of $5 will be added to applications received after Oct. 4 through Tuesday, Oct. 8.

No entries will be accepted after Oct. 8.

The parade will begin at 10 a.m. from the Redwood Empire Fairgrounds on Oct. 19, rain or shine.

For more information, please call 707-463-6231.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Senior Activity Center hosts weekly bingo games.

The games take place every Wednesday beginning at 1 p.m.

The center is located at 527 Konocti Ave.

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 .

NICE, Calif. – A dinner dance with the local favorite band “Twice as Good” will be held at Sons of Italy Lodge on Saturday, Oct. 12.

The fun starts at 6 p.m. at the lodge, located at 2817 E. Highway 20 in Nice.

It will be a family style dinner prepared by guest cooks Deb and Duane Clarke.

The meal will include red, green and white sauce bow tie pasta and meat tortellini, salad, french bread, coffee, tea, or ice water for just $20.

The bar is open for socializing at 5 p.m.

Everyone, including children, are welcome.

For tickets, call Donna at 707-263-5476 or Karen at 707-357-4488, or on the day of the event call 707-274-2244.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – On Thursday, Sept. 19, the Konocti Lioness Club inducted three new members to its rapidly expanding service club.

New members are Marge Horn, Patty Lyndall and Katherine Alger, who were sponsored by club members Lonny Rittler, President Anna Jones and Sharon Higgins, respectively.

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.