KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Lake County Historical Society is inviting the community to attend its annual summer picnic and pot luck barbecue on Sunday, June 18.

The event will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the historic Ely Stage Stop & Country Museum in Kelseyville, located at 9921 Soda Bay Road (between Kit's Corner and Clear Lake Riviera).

The special guest speaker will be Jose "Moke" Simon, the new county supervisor for District 1.

Simon is a very entertaining and dynamic speaker, whose knowledge of Lake County history will be shared from his own unique perspective.

The event is open to the public. The cost is $5 per adult, with children under 18 able to attend for free.

The historical society will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, buns and beverages. Attendees are encouraged to bring a dish, salad or dessert, but it is not required. As a warm day is expected, cold dishes should be iced. To insure seating, bringing a chair is suggested.

The Lake County Historical Society is one of Lake County's largest community organizations and is dedicated to the preservation, interpretation and dissemination of all things related to the history of Lake County.

In conjunction with the county of Lake, the Lake County Historical Society is responsible for the operation, management and development of the Ely Stage Stop & Country Museum.

Membership is $15 per year, or $20 for a family, and people can sign up at the picnic or go online to www.LakeCountyHistory.org .

For more information, contact Bonnie Skee at 707-262-1432 or Jackie Ridgel at 707-279-4062.