When you drop off a bag of clothes, a stack of books, or a little household treasure at the Old School Thrift Shop, it’s natural to wonder: What actually happens to my donation? Where does it go? Who benefits from it? At the Old School Thrift Shop, the answer is simple: the vast majority of donations stay right here in Clear Lake. They are sold locally to provide affordable goods for families in our community, while the proceeds help fund and preserve the Clear Lake Area Co
Students in Clear Lake will once again have the chance to celebrate our town’s unique connection to this worldwide environmental movement. The 4th Annual Earth Day Poster Contest is sponsored by the Clear Lake Area Community Center and the Clear Lake Lions Club and hosted by Clear Lake Community Education. Clear Lake holds a special place in environmental history as the hometown of Gaylord Nelson, who served as Governor, state senator, and U.S. Senator, and also founded Earth
CLACC Grant Update (March 2, 2026) Present: Tim Wyss, Lori DeBoer, Muriel Nelson Status of Grant Applications: A submission was made to the RCU Foundation on March 1, 2026, for the HVAC upgrade. The request was for $218,000. We should be informed of their decision by mid-May. There are no other applications in process. Progress Reports: Automatic Door for Food Pantry The food pantry is willing to pay for the door and its installation (current bid - $4256). The board voted to
The licensed commercial kitchen is well equipped, and includes a serving window and dishwasher. It is adjacent to the dining room with handicapped access.
