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Local NewsPage 2 • June 24, 2015 Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter

More Clear Lake Reporter CENTRAL GARDENS Public invited
from page 1 to Garden
CALENDAR Party June 28
Stealy now serves on the board of di-
from page 1 North Shore Drive. Fresh fruits and rectors for the gardens and is organiz- Plaques were being placed on the Donor Wall at Central Gardens of North Iowa in On Sunday, June 28, from 6 to
vegetables, as well as baked goods and ing Sunday’s recognition event. She preparation for Sunday’s Garden Party.-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy. 9 p.m. Central Gardens will host a re-
Thursday con’t handcrafted products are available for notes that although the gardens have dedication/fundraising Garden Party
purchase. seen construction of a Nature Educa- here, being outside and doing some- Literally thousands of guests reg- and honor donors for their generous
Main Avenue activities are 6-9 p.m. tion Pavilion adjacent from a work- thing good for ourselves,” she said. ister as visitors to the Gardens annu- donations that have kept Clear Lake’s
At 6:30, special entertainment on the Sat. - Sun. space building with public restrooms, Because of the support of so ally. Last year the 15,000 who took public garden running and beautiful.
300 block (SE corner of City Park) and a new welcome gazebo at its ar- many, the garden is able to provide an time to register as visitors came from Central Gardens will have its Do-
will be provided by Turbo Tumbling Band concerts rival garden area, there are still things appreciation of nature through edu- 40 states and 17 different countries. nor Wall ready for everyone to view,
students. From 7-9 p.m. Time Will to be done at the garden. They range cational, contemplative, social, and “It is most heartwarming to see acknowledging their generous contri-
Tell will play music in the 400 block The Clear Lake Municipal Band, from the obvious planting of flowers cultural experiences for all our guests, daily the numbers of parents of young butions. The evening will feature deli-
of Main (next to Larson’s Mercantile) in its 85th season, will perform in the and trees, replacing some which have points out Board member Troyce children and grandparents who stroll cious sandwiches, appetizers, desserts,
and from 9-10:45 “Earth to Echo” City Park Bandshell this weekend. not survived over 10-years, to the in- Fisher. “Although the largest demo- their youngsters through the gar- wine, beer and entertainment. Board
(PG) will be shown in City Park. All Concerts will be presented at 7 p.m. troduction of technology, which could graphic group of visitors is persons dens, enjoying the wonders of flow- President Robert Kinsey will address
activities are free. Saturday and again at 3 p.m. Sunday. help visitors take a self-guided tour of middle-aged and over, for whom gar- ers, fish in the ponds, and the beauty the party and then a live auction will
A concert program appears on page 7 the grounds. dening is one of their top recreational of the grounds. We are proud to be be held.
Friday in this edition. The master plan for Central Gar- activities, the Gardens is also the site so inter-generational,” added Fisher. All are invited to a wonderful
dens of North Iowa was created by for weddings, memorial services, class “Through the support of so many, the evening in the beautiful gardens
Fresh on Friday Monday award-winning landscape architect reunions, garden club meetings, book garden is grateful for the opportuni- honoring gardens donors. Tickets are
Dennis Buettner, of Buettner & As- club gatherings, Earth Day meetings, ty to provide nature, education, and $25 and are available through Central
This week’s Fresh on Friday event Scholarship fundraiser sociates, Fox Point, Wis., who also graduation parties, baby showers, beauty to the community. Gardens, 357-0700, Clear Lake
from 8-11 a.m. at Central Gardens designed Reiman Gardens in Ames. birthday gatherings, the Francis Lauer Admission to the Gardens is free. Arts Center, Clear Lake’s Chamber
of North Iowa, corner of 2nd Avenue A Clear Lake High School Schol- In 2000, a formal committee was ap- fund raising Extravaganza, and even a Its gates are open yearly from May to of Commerce and Hy-Vee West in
North and North 8th Street, features arship Fundraiser will be held form pointed and efforts began in the de- play.” November. Mason City.
a Take Time at Ten (10-10:45 a.m.) 5-8 p.m. Monday, June 29, at Cul- sign and organization. Always a work
program. Steve and Jan Libbey will ver’s, Clear Lake. Ten percent of all in progress, when completed the gar- County closes
present a program on “Vermicompost- proceeds will go to the CLHS Foun- dens will be home to over 22 theme park roads after
ing,” explaining how to make a worm dation for the 1967 Scholarship Fund. gardens. Already, the Ceremonial Monday rain
bin for home composting. Enjoy a and Activity Lawns together with the
relaxing morning with coffee and sea- Tuesday Naturalist Terrace, Butterfly Garden, The Cerro Gordo County Con-
sonal goodies and purchase fresh flow- Reunion Terrace and Fountain Court- servation park roads, North and South
er bouquets from the gardens. From Jeopardy yard provide much needed space for Greenbelt and Preserve, have been
9:30-11 a.m. kids and adults are in- guests and visitors to use for corporate temporarily closed due to the rainfall
vited to the Bee Happy Kids Garden. Students going into grades six events, weddings, family reunions or on Monday morning, June 22. The
At 10:45 a winner will take home a re- through eight are welcome to come for just a contemplative stroll or a Shell Rock river has risen to a point
purposed item from the Opportunity to the library to play Superhero Jeop- quiet lunch. where water is covering portions of the
Village General Store for free. ardy. On Tuesday, June 30, at 4 p.m., Ciar Carnall was at the garden road. The road will be reopened when
put your superhero knowledge to the Friday to participate in a yoga class as conditions improve.
Arty Party test. Call 357-6133 to register. part of a new Fresh on Friday offering
called “Take 10 at 10.” Meanwhile
Find your inner Picasso with the her six-year-old was having fun in the
Clear Lake Arts Center’s June Arty “Bee Happy Kids Garden.” “It’s like
Party: Cocktails & Canvas, on Friday, an oasis here. We just love coming
June 26, starting at 6:30 p.m. This
month’s subject will be summer fun.
Arty Parties are fun-filled art parties
centered around an art activity with
cash bar and step-by-step instructions
from an instructor. Designed for be-
ginners or intermediates. Everyone
paints the same subject. All materials,
including paint smocks, are included
in the $32 price for CLAC members
or $35 price for non-members.Space is
limited. To register, call or email the
Clear Lake Arts Center at 357-1998 or
[email protected].

Fri. - Sat.

Lampost Theatre

Lampost Theatre Co. is kicking
off their second summer in Clear Lake
by presenting an original comedy “The
Waiter,” Friday and Saturday nights
through July 18 (excluding the July
4th weekend). The $18 ticket price
($20 at the door) includes the show
as well as dessert and coffee. Space is
limited. For information and tickets
call 319-277-8034, visit www.lam-
post.com. Tickets are also available
at the Clear Lake Area Chamber of
Commerce, 205 Main Ave. Lampost
Theatre is located within The Hub
(formely known as the Bakery build-
ing), 106 N. 5th St.

Saturday

Farmers Market

The Clear Lake Farmers Market
is held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays
in the Surf Ballroom parking lot, 460

Dave’s
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Carpentry
& Remodeling

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Deck Repairs

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Deck Cleaning

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General Home

Remodeling

Windows & Doors

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641-357-0227

A Clear Lake Family Owned Business.
Serving North Central Iowa since

1989