BY: RACHEL WUMKES This blog originally published on April 26, 2018 and has been updated with current event dates for summer 2023. Summer, Summer, Summertime - get ready to gear up for another full summer of Clear Lake fun! I know, I know. I’ve jumped the gun just a bit. But with the nicer temps and the fact that I can...
4th of July
Time to Gear Up!
BY: RACHEL WUMKES As I sit here in my office, attempting to shake the foggy pile of cobwebs from my tired brain after our family getaway to St. Louis over Spring Break, it dawned on me how quickly the season of Spring is barreling upon us. When we left, the ground was covered in snow. Piles of it, actually. And now, I...
A Commitment of Excellence
BY: RACHEL SMITH Tradition. Celebration. Patriotism and community pride. These words come to mind when I think of the 4th of July in Clear Lake. And let’s not forget: Fireworks. Carnival rides. Massive Parade and cheese balls for days! I’m not sure there’s a celebration around that can even hold a candle to our...
A Summer of Thanks!
photocredit: steemit.com BY: RACHEL SMITH Wow. Just wow. In the blink of an eye, the summer has flown by, once again. Is it just me or does time seem to speed up, racing along like a freight train barreling down the tracks, when you’re having fun? I think it does. And boy, did we have fun this summer. Event after...
I did it… I FREAKED OUT!!
photocredit: etsy.com BY: RACHEL SMITH Are we having fun yet? Have you SEEN the new ride at the carnival? HO. LY. BUCKETS. First thing my 7 year old daughter said when she woke up yesterday morning was that she couldn’t wait to go to the carnival and then, “Mom, will you go on that Freak Out ride with me?” Y’all… the...
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – The Remix
photocredit: highlandavenuerestaurant.com BY: RACHEL SMITH On Thursday, the fabulous Evans United Carnival rolls into town to begin set up for our 4th of July Extravaganza. I thought, considering how much I love this time of year, a little remix was required. Sing it with me now…. It’s the most...