Newsletter

Hello from Green Lake Wisconsin!

I will try to keep this e-newsletter short now that things have started calming down (receding).  I did try to get this out yesterday and as you can see did not make it SO happy July 1st everyone!

Featured this month: After the storm of June 13, 2008

On July 1, 2008-According to Sheriff Mark A. Podoll and the Green Lake Sanitary District, Big Green Lake is OPEN to all boating and SAFE for swimming.  Use caution as visible and submerged debris, washouts, strong currents and other unsafe conditions may still exist.  Pictured is what the dam looked like after the first rain on June 13, 2008.

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

The concert line up is as follows...
June 18-Clauson Family
June 25-The Downtowners
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.  Don't forget to purchase a commemorative button and wear it to all the concerts for a change to win something from the band.

Summer Solstice, June 21, 2008

Summer Solstice is Green Lake's Big Pajama party for those who want to have great family fun.  We had many people get into the event by showing up in their pajamas (like those pictured), racing tricycles, racing beds, howling at the Moon (we could not find the moon, so we used the clock this year) and also learned more about their life.  There were 14 businesses throughout the day that had jar guessing available for those who like challenges (guessing) with benefits (prizes).  It took three clues, this year, before the medallion was found by the Santa House.  Our new "Groove Your Ride" and "21 Wheel" were a great added addition.  I was told by many that the food and ice cream were delicious.  Kids enjoyed the Bedtime Stories, balloons from the clowns and the first annual PJ Parade.   Horse and Carriage Rides were busy giving rides.  If you have any suggestions/ideas for more additional family fun things to do for this event please feel free to reply back and share it/them with us.  If you would like a list of all the winners/donors/volunteers please let us know and we would be happy to send that to you.  A lot of fun was had by all those who joined us in the longest day of the year.

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.  Deacon Mills Park will have Food & Beverages by the Green Lake Rotary, Funnel Cakes by the Boy Scouts, Sweet Corn by the Green Lake Lions Club, Kettle Corn by Chippy's Kettle Corn, Face Painting and live music by Zack Attack on the Starlite Stage.  Playgound Park will have Games, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Sink the Bismark, Farmer's Market and live music by Jon Ahrens.  The 4th of July parade starts at 5pm and 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 in Dartford Bay.  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.  Also Check out the 1st Annual Boat Parade by clicking here.

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!
--------Green Lake Garden Walk, July 12, 2008
--------Green Lake County Junior Free Fair, July 31 - August 3, 2008
--------Fine Arts Show, August 9 & 10, 2008
--------Art Walk, August 15, 2008
--------Chalk Art Festival, August 16, 2008
--------Live Banner Auction, August 31, 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, swimming, boating, fishing, 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!