photocredit: redtri.com BY: RACHEL SMITH Each Monday, I organize my writing schedule for the week. I look through the community calendar for upcoming events and browse the internet to see if there are any National Holiday’s that would fit our lake town atmosphere. So this week, I had written down in big, bold letters: ...
Month: July 2018
You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat
photocredit: viamediatv.com BY: RACHEL SMITH It’s one of the most iconic movie lines in history… but can you name the movie? If you guessed JAWS, you’d be correct! Roy Schneider utters the phrase in the 1975 blockbuster after he gets a look at the massive beast terrorizing the waters in his small, coastal town. Viewers...
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...