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The Reader’s had a Choice, and They Chose…
photocredit: clubpenguin.wikia.com BY: RACHEL SMITH Each year, the Globe Gazette polls the masses to find their Reader’s Choice in about every category imaginable. This year, the Clear Lake Area Chamber was on the winning end for three of our major events. THREE! That’s absolutely incredible and such an honor. ...
Live Like Jimmy Buffett
photocredit: Donny Brewer BY: RACHEL SMITH A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog letting the North Iowa area know of a new event coming to the Surf Ballroom over Labor Day Weekend. An event that, the more I read up on the acts and listen to their music, I think is going to be absolutely incredible. Trop Rock &...
Once upon a Time…
BY: RACHEL SMITH Once upon a time, many years ago (well… about 27 years ago) in the faraway land of Sweden, a storytelling day was held. The excitement of the event soon spread like wildfire around the Globe and today, each year on the Spring Equinox, we celebrate World Storytelling Day on an international level. The...
Top o’ the Mornin’ to ya!
photocredit: new-jersey-leisure-guide.com BY: RACHEL SMITH Oh, how the memories began to flood through my mind as I started researching St. Patty’s Day activities in the area. Ya know, once upon a time, I was the girl (in my early 20s) who got up bright and early on this special day. It was the only way to get the best...
It’s PIE Day!!!
BY: RACHEL SMITH Hallelujah for random, oddball days that give me interesting material to write about! I mean, I can be pretty windy about anything, but this just makes life more fun. Today is Pi Day, an annual date of celebration in the mathematical community because March 14th is commonly written as 3/14, which...
Lake Leadership February Wrap-Up
photocredit: naco.org BY: RACHEL SMITH I never thought I’d enjoy Lake Leadership days so much. Seriously! I mean, on paper one might think it would be boring, or long, or completely uninteresting. And maybe it’s because we’ve got such a fun group of people, but it’s really an amazing experience and I’m so glad I’m a...
Spring Break is just around the Corner!
photocredit: news-daily.com BY: RACHEL SMITH There are many different perspectives when it comes to Spring Break. There’s the “go all out” kind of people that book the weeklong family trip to somewhere tropical. There’s the “road-trippers” who hop in their vehicle and head out. Yes, they might have a general...