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Come “Sale” Away at the Art Sail
photocredit: gbtps.org BY: RACHEL SMITH This upcoming Saturday, July 28th, is a Clear Lake event like no other. A day to celebrate the arts at the Art Sail. From 9am to 4pm, City Park will be flooded with over 60 visual art vendors from around the country. Their craftsmanship and creativity are sure to ‘wow’ you....
It’s Raining Cats & Dogs!
photocredit: www.dzbreaking.com BY: RACHEL SMITH **Warning – Random Rachel-babble ahead** As I’m currently on the tail-end of a basement remodel, I have yet to move into my new office. At the moment, all my furniture and paperwork, my printer, bookshelves and gigantic safe are piled into the center of the room. It makes...
From the depths of our hearts… we thank you!
BY: RACHEL SMITH Some things are better late than never, right? Isn’t there an old saying like that somewhere? The crew at the Clear Lake Area Chamber have finally gotten a moment to catch their breath after the whirlwind activities of the 4th of July, BBBQ festival and then the re-start of Thursdays on...
Blame it on the Rum
photocredit: sunnyjim.com BY: RACHEL SMITH With all the running around to events and activities and such things of summer, it’s been a spell since I’ve touched on the Island Fever Showcase. If you haven’t already heard… the incredible sounds of Trop Rock & Roll are coming to the Surf Ballroom August 31 – Sept...
The Best Meals Around
photocredit: lionsclubinternational.com BY: RACHEL SMITH How are we all doing? Has everyone recovered from all the 4th of July and Bicycle, Blues & BBQ fun? I, personally, spent Sunday being a bum on my couch and it felt glorious! But I didn’t have too long to relax. Oh no, in Clear Lake, you get one day to...
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...
Events Email 6/30 – 7/4
July 4th Celebration Clear Lake's premiere festival includes a midway, amusement rides, bingo, huge open-air vendor market by the lake, live music nightly in the bandshell, a traditional Independence Day parade down Main Avenue, and the biggest and best fireworks display in the area over the lake on the 4th! Special...