LAKEPORT, Calif. – St. John’s vestry member Anne Barquist of Lakeport shares her love of music with church parishioners and the community.  

She has arranged three Wednesday noon-time concerts during Lent at the church on Feb. 27, March 13 and March 27.

It’s church tradition during Lent to offer music for people to come in for meditation and enjoyment. All are invited to attend St. John’s music series at 1190 N. Forbes, Lakeport.

Tom Aiken of Kelseyville will play his Flemish harpsichord, performing early music appropriate for the instrument, on Wednesday, Feb. 27.

Parish organist Mel Taylor, Kelseyville, will play the Allen organ in a concert of Baroque and early classic music on Wednesday, March 13.

Bob Culbertson of Lakeport will treat the audience to a recital on his Chapman stick. Invented by Emmett Chapman in 1974, the stick is a 10- to 12-string touch board. Using fingertips of both hands, parallel to strings, a full range of sounds is produced. See examples at Culbertson’s music at www.stickmusic.com .

St. John’s is the presence and ministry of The Episcopal Church in Lake County since 1877.

The church building was recognized as a historical interest by California Historical Resources Commission in 1989.

Last year, the church earned an Award of Recognition for its restoration and preservation by the California Heritage Council, California Trust for Historic Preservation.

The church parish is a visible, welcoming family of Christ, resolved to deepen personal relationships with God. All are welcome to Sunday services at 10 a.m.

For further information, please call Fr. Leo at 707-349-6563 or see St. John’s Web site, www.saintjohnslakeport.org .