Newsletter

Hello from Green Lake Wisconsin!

Great weather, green grass, trees in bloom and all waiting for you!

Featured this month: 2008 Green Lake Area Chamber Board of Directors

The 2008 Green Lake Area Chamber Board of Directors are President-Elect Kris Herrell, Past President Bill Munsey, Vice President Scott Krause, Treasurer Helcia Bierman, Jeff Shadick, Michelle Molthan, Roby Irvin, Nancy Braaksma, Newly Elected- Jim Williams MD, Carol Wright, Advisory Members-Mayor Chuck Mirr and Ken Bates.  Board meetings are held at 1:30pm the third Wednesday of each month.  Left to right back row-Nancy, Kris, Jim, Ellen Koeppen, Roby.  Left to right front row-Helcia, Jeff, Bill, Scott and Michelle.  Not pictured are Carol Wright, Mayor Chuck Mirr and Ken Bates.

Green Lake Red Geranium Memorial Day Fund

Red Geraniums have been, for years, the symbol of Green Lake's observance of Memorial Day.  A Red Geranium Memorial Day Fund began last year by a handful of community member interested in reviving the long-standing tradition.  This year, with the generous donations there will be three-gallon pots with Red Geraniums replacing the one-gallon pots of last year placed on each veteran's grave in Dartford and Bluffton Cemeteries.  Along with the generous donations the pumps at both cemeteries, which greatly help with the watering of these plants, have been restored thanks to Stahl Plumbing and Heating of Green Lake and Central Well Drilling of Brandon.  Anyone wanting to help with the Red Geranium watering throughout the summer can stop at the Chamber Office and sign-up.  The Green Lake Red Geranium Memorial Day Fund is pleased to host a Garden Walk on July 12.  For additional information contact Greg Becker at 920-294-3731. 

Concerts in the Park--Starlite Stage Series, starting June 18

The concert line up is as follows...
June 18-Clauson Family
June 25-The Downtowerners
July 2-Cash Box Kings
July 9-Family Picnic Night/The Del Rays/UW Marching Band
July 16-Jazz 'n More
July 23-Alex Wilson Blues
July 30-Don Peachey Band
August 6-Copper Box
August 13-Switchback

All concerts hours are from 6:30-8:30pm except the July 9-Family Picnic Night which starts at 6pm.

Summer Solstice, June 21, 2008

Saturday, June 21 (the longest day of the year) is the Green Lake Area Chamber's 11th Annual Summer Solstice event.  Jar Guesses and business specials will take place during the hours of 10am to 10pm.  Face Painting, Medallion Hunt, Tricycle Races, Cutest PJs, Cutest Bedroom Slippers, Bed Races, Howl at the Moon, 21 Wheel Game, Story Time, "Groove Your Ride", Insightful Readings, Food & refreshments, Raffle, Carriage Rides will take place during the hours of 4pm to 10pm.  Anyone wanting to help with this event please let us know.  Pictured are examples of Groovy Rides.  Have fun participating in the Bed Race and Tricycle Race by filling out the on-line forms by clicking here.  Also, pre-book your Claudia's Creative Concepts session before June 20 by calling us at 800-253-7354, Monday-Friday from 9am to 4pm.

4th OF JULY on July 4, 2008

Green Lake Area Chamber's 4th of July Celebration, Friday, July 4th starting at 7:30am with a pancake breakfast at the American Legion.  Then there will be activities in Deacon Mills Park and Playground Park starting at 2pm making it a citywide affair.  The 4th of July parade starts at 5pm is open to anyone who would like to participate.  Click here for the parade application and guidelines.  Fireworks will again be done off two barges on Green Lake.  The fireworks are made possible through your generous contributions.  Your donation can be sent to The Green Lake Fund, PO Box 337, Green Lake, WI  54941.  With a $30 (if you can) donation you will receive a "Fire in the Sky 2008" button for you to wear to show your support for the community fireworks.

FUTURE CHAMBER EVENTS AND MORE

Below is a partial list of other up-coming events to add to your calendar or if you are like me...get a reminder sent via e-mail by going to www.visitgreenlake.com, click on events, then click on the event(s) you want and sign up for a reminder at the bottom of each page.  A full list of events can be found at www.visitgreenlake.com (keep in mind you may want to bookmark it because we do update it as more events get scheduled!
--------Fine Arts Show, August 9 & 10, 2008
--------Art Walk, August 15, 2008
--------Chalk Art Festival, August 16, 2008
Thrasher Opera House and Green Lake Festival of Music have on-going events that are listed on our calendar of events.  Also check out the new Music & Entertainment link on our website that include live entertainment offered by area businesses. 

WHAT GREEN LAKE AREA HAS TO OFFER...

In Green Lake, there is always something to do and/or see.   Unique shoppes, great dining, fishing, bison farms, wonderful accommodations, horseback riding, bowling, hot air ballooning, hiking, biking, live entertainment, wagon/hay rides, community activities and more. ALSO relax and Rediscover the Simple Pleasures. 
Until next time, take care and hope to see you soon!