Like the kitchen tools and implements, most of the early furnishings were highly utilitarian. Shopping locally was almost nonexistent. Until well into the 20th century, families made periodic trips to Napa or Colusa, and most clothing was made at home. Courtesy photo.

Visitors arriving April 26 should access Stone House via Hartmann Road, turning left at the HVL gate, pressing the intercom button to say they’re visiting Stone House, then continuing on Hidden Valley Road.

Historic Stone House (www.lakecountystonehouse.com) was built in 1853-4 by Robert Sterling whose wife was the first white woman in Coyote Valley. It was headquarters for the Guenoc Land Grant and the valley’s first store.

Stone House was declared State Registered Landmark No. 450 by California’s Centennial Commission in 1950. A small pillar with plaque is posted along high 29, six miles north of Middletown, just outside HVL’s old main gate.

Today, Stone House is filled with furnishings that reflect the lifestyles of days long gone. Stone House was a family residence until the mid-1960s, so some modernization occurred like electricity and hardwood floors. Some walls are plastered; but the interior walls are historic hand-sawn 2x12 redwood timbers.

Stone House is owned by the Hidden Valley Lake homeowner association and is maintained by Stone House Historical Society. The historical society meets monthly on the first Tuesday at 10 am. During the reconstruction of the HVLA recreation room, the group meets at the HVL Country Club.

For more information, see www.lakecountystonehouse.com or call 707-987-7370.

This upscale enameled wood stove, fancier than normally found in a farm home like Stone House, was probably used in a house in town. Wherever

Both organizations will have tables inside and outside of the Yacht Club building with a wide variety of items for sale.

Flotilla 88 will also have an information table regarding safe boating classes, vessel safety, current laws and regulations regarding boating, and other useful information.

Flotilla members will be present to advise how you can join the USCG Auxiliary and become one of America’s Volunteer Life Savers.

For further information regarding this activity, please call 707-513-5122.

It is not too early to make your reservations for this fun event and Land Trust supporters are being urged to reserve their places as soon as possible, a spokesperson noted.

Social hour will start at 6 p.m. and a four course dinner will be served with wine at 7 p.m. A highlight of the dinner is the sale of original works of art by Lake County artists who have contributed paintings or photographs to the Land Trust.

A new feature this year will be a fun giveaway of several interesting “baskets” that are being put together by Land Trust President Pete McGee. Each basket will feature a different theme, including the history of Lake County and wines of Lake County. One ticket for the drawings to be held that night will be complimentary with the dinner reservation and extra tickets will also be available for sale at the event.

All services, food and wine are graciously donated by the Saw Shop Gallery Bistro with all of the proceeds going towards the work of the Lake County Land Trust.

“We want to thank Marie Beery for supporting the Land Trust in this very important fundraiser for our organization,” said McGee.

The public is cordially invited to this event. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Saw Shop at 707-278-0129. Payment is taken at the door, the evening of the event. Tickets are $60 per person. For information, call Roberta Lyons at 707-994-2024 or Susanne Scholz at 707-994-1804.

The Lake County Land Trust is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting important land resources in Lake County. The Land Trust stewards the Rodman Slough Preserve on the north end of Clear Lake, spear-headed the movement to preserve the Black Forest on Mt. Konocti, and worked on the protection of Mt. Konocti.

The event will run from 8 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. and will start at the Center for the Visual and Performing Arts Building at Mendocino College. The theme of the event is “Four directions to education, culture, family, learning and health” and the event is sponsored by the Mendocino College Foundation.

Lake and Mendocino County seventh through 12th graders will participate at the event. Last year’s event brought in around 168 local students.

The event will host workshops pertaining to learning, culture, health, leadership and family.

Students will also be able to meet with representatives from the University of California-Berkley, California State University-Sacramento, University of California-Davis, University of California-Santa Cruz and Humboldt State University.

The Motivation Day will also feature a variety of speakers and Pomo dancers during lunch.

Lisa N. Ripken (Ojibwe) of Blaine, MN will be the keynote speaker. She is a professional development trainer and speaker. In her professional career she has spoken to over two thousand professional development workshops ranging from corporate boardrooms to high schools.

Using her life story, Lisa weaves a message that with perseverance, fearlessness, and focus you can achieve your dreams despite no matter the odds.

Ripken volunteers as an Executive Council Member for Honoring Women Worldwide and serves as the Chair of the Women’s Hall of Honor Committee, which guides the vision and goal to create a virtual Hall of Honor representing women’s leadership globally.

The Mendocino College American Indian Alliance will follow up by hosting a pow-wow on the Mendocino College track on Saturday April 25 from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. The Indian Alliance is searching for sponsors to assist with the pow-wow.

All dancers and drummers are welcome to attend. For more information on obtaining a booth at the event, please contact Monica Whipple at (707) 513-6380.

For more information about the event, contact Mendocino College Counseling Assistant Darletta Fulwider at 707-468-3048 or visit www.mendocino.edu.

Native American Motivation Day Schedule

8 a.m.-8:20 a.m. Breakfast, check-in, receive shirts; Center Theater lobby

8:20 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Prayer, Cynthia Daniels; President’s welcome, Kathy Lehner

8:30 a.m.-9 a.m. Motivational speaker, Lisa Ripken; Center Theater

9a.m.-9:10 a.m. Break

9:10 a.m.-9:40 a.m. Learning Workshop, Student Panel, PowerPoint; Center Theater

9:40 a.m.-9:50 a.m. Break

9:50 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Health Workshop, Joe Salinas; Center Theater

10:20 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Break

10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. 7th-10th: Family, Amber Gardner/Raquel Figueroa

8th-11th: Culture, Sheeyay Duncan

9th-12th: Leadership, Lisa Ripken

11 a.m.-11:10 a.m. Break

11:10 a.m.-11:40 a.m. 7th-10th: Culture, Sheeyay Duncan

8th-11th: Leadership, Lisa Ripken

9th-12th: Family, Amber Gardner/Raquel Figueroa

11:40 a.m.-11:50 a.m. Break

11:50 a.m.-12:20 p.m. 7th-10th: Leadership, Lisa Ripken

8th-11th: Family, Amber Gardner/Raquel Figueroa

9th-12th: Culture, Sheeyay Duncan

12:20 p.m.-1:30 p.m. College Reps /Pomo Dancers/Lunch

1:30 p.m. Program Adjourn

Pow-Wow Schedule: Saturday, April 25

10 a.m. Dancer Registration Opens; welcome, introduction of head staff

11 a.m. Gourd Dancing

12 p.m. Grand Entry

Intertribals

1st Round of Dance Competition

Tiny tots (0-6 years)

Dance Registration Closes

Youth Girls and Boys Categories (7-17 years)

Women’s Categories (18-54 years)

Traditional, Jungle, and Fancy

Mens’s Categories (18-54 years)

Traditional, Grass, and Fancy

Intertribals

5 p.m. Aztec Dancers

5:30 p.m. California Traditional Dancers

6 p.m. Grand Entry

Introduction of Head Staff

Intertribals

2nd Round of Dance Competition

Intertribals and Social Dances

Announcement of Winners

Closing Songs and Dance Out

Bring your photos of UFOs or stories about UFO sightings or experiences and share them in a friendly environment.

Coffee and cookies will be served. Donations to the Observatory are appreciated. Feel free to bring cookies or donuts to share.

For more information, call Chip Saucer at 707-263-3391, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit http://meetup.com/lcflyingsaucerclub.