Sometime between 2:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 18, Lucerne resident Rand Schulken had his three-month-old mobility scooter stolen from him.

The mobility scooter is described as a “Pride Mobility Jazzy” model 614 electric wheelchair. It has “Jazzy” in white lettering on the back.

The sheriff's office is asking for public assistance in returning this very important piece of property to its rightful owner.

If you have any information as to the whereabouts of this item, or who may be responsible for taking it, you can call Central Dispatch at 707-263-2690.

You may also submit a tip online at the Lake County Sheriff's Department Web site, www.lakesheriff.com.

The meeting will begin at 12:15 p.m. in Room B on the first floor of the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport.

This program is a telescope award contest for Lake County students in the fourth through 10th grades.

“With the addition of this contest to the list of our programs, we hope to encourage the students to study hard and enjoy the benefits that the study of science can bring,” said Barbara McIntyre the observatory's coordinator.

The observatory and nonprofit will hold a Nov. 6 fundraiser with the goal of raising enough funds to be able to award a telescope to at least one child per school district.

The event will take place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the observatory, 5725 Oak Hills Lane, Kelseyville.

The cost is $15 for adults and $10 for students under age 12.

Support Lake County students while enjoying an evening under the stars with decadent desserts, mulled cider, hot cocoa, a planetarium show, telescope viewing, a silent auction and more.

For tickets and more information about sponsorships for the program call 707-262-4121.

Visit the Taylor Observatory online at www.taylorobservatory.org .

They invite the community to join them for a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2010.

The ribbon cutting will take place at Riviera Elementary School, 10505 Fairway Drive, in Kelseyville.

This baseball field project was made possible by generous donations from Clearlake Lava Inc/Point Lakeview Rock & Redi Mix, Keith Thomasson, George Medieros Transportation, White & Sons Boatworks and many parents of the Riviera Elementary School.

“Halloween on the Silver Screen,” an evening of food, wine pairings, and “frightful” black and white movies, will take place Saturday, Oct. 30, from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Hidden Valley Lake County Club.

Wines from Guenoc Winery, Shannon Ridge Vineyards and Winery, and the Moore Family Winery will be featured, and the menu includes goat cheese and olive tapenade crostini; “devilish” chicken wings (which are wine braised with blackened Cajun spices); lamb meatballs with yogurt sauce and “poison sumac” (sumac is a traditional Middle Eastern flavoring); stuffed “magic mushrooms;” Transylvanian garlic and apple chutney cups; and Cabernet and chocolate mini cupcakes with dark chocolate ganache.

There will be a silent auction, and guests are encouraged to come in costume to be eligible for door prizes.

Julie Hoskins, owner of Chic Le Chef, and Tina Stewart, proprietor of Middletown Florist and Gifts, wanted to create an event that was fun as well as worthwhile.

“So many families in Lake County have been helped by Hospice services that we felt it was important to give back,” said Hoskins.

Hospice Services of Lake County supports a home-like setting for individuals who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness.

According to the group's Web site, it is “committed to the dignity of the human experience by serving the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals and their loved ones through the end of life’s journey.”

To learn more about their services, visit www.lakecountyhospice.org.

Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at Middletown Florist and Gifts in the Middletown Plaza or at Chic Le Chef in the Hidden Valley Lake Hardester’s Plaza.

The event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the center, 527 Konocti Ave.

There is no cover charge to attend, but donations will be accepted.

The fun will include the play “Boris and Elsa's Shotgun Wedding,” which features funny adult situations.

The play will be followed by a reception dinner and dance, with a salad bar, ghoul-ash chili and finger foods. Bring your own beverage to share.

There also will be a costume contest and 50/50 raffle.

For more information call the center, 707-263-4218.