LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Rotary Club of Lakeport invites the community to take a journey through time, straight to the year 2050.

As part of its 100th anniversary celebration, the club will bury a community time capsule at Xabatin Community Park in Lakeport, capturing a snapshot of life in 2025 and the spirit of Rotary today.

Founded on May 6, 1925, the Rotary Club of Lakeport has been a cornerstone of service in Lake County for a full century.

The club will celebrate this major milestone at its Centennial Gala on Aug. 9.

The community is invited to join the Rotary on June 25 at 5:30 p.m. in Xabatin Community Park for a special Rotary After Dark event as they inter the capsule.

The evening will commemorate the past 100 years while planting memories for the next generation.

The capsule will remain buried until 2050, offering future Rotarians and community members a rare glimpse into life as we know it today.

The capsule will include contributions from local Rotarians and Friends of Rotary, including:

• Letters to future Rotarians.
• Photos and printed materials from local events.
• Business memorabilia and keepsakes that reflect Rotary partnerships and community life.
• Rotary newsletters and memorabilia from projects and events.
• Letters from local students, sharing their experiences and dreams — to be read in 2050.

“This time capsule is more than a celebration of our history — it’s a gift to the future,” said Pam Harpster, president of the Rotary Club of Lakeport. “It’s a way to preserve our stories, community spirit and the voices of young people growing up in Lake County in 2025.”

In addition to the time capsule, plans are underway for special landscaping near the historic Curfew Bell — a project that will enhance the beauty and significance of the space for years to come. Watch as the project unfolds at Xabatin Community Park.

Chartered in 1925, the Rotary Club of Lakeport is part of Rotary International, a global service organization with over 1.4 million members. The club supports local service projects, scholarships, youth development, and international initiatives such as the eradication of polio through Rotary’s Polio Plus campaign.