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Have an hour? A morning once in a while? A special skill you'd love to share? That's all it takes. Somewhere along the way, many of us stopped doing the very things that made us feel most alive: helping others, being needed, working alongside good people toward something bigger than ourselves. We miss the feeling of accomplishment at the end of the day. The laughter. The connection. The simple joy of knowing, "I made a difference." Volunteering isn't about making a huge commi

The June Senior Luncheon on Thursday, June 11, was a wonderful afternoon of good food and great company as area seniors gathered for a summer grill-out. Guests enjoyed delicious burgers prepared by Warren DeBoer, along with all the fixings and side dishes provided by Joan Lillie and her dedicated crew. The luncheon offered an opportunity for friends and neighbors to catch up, share stories, and enjoy a meal together in a welcoming atmosphere. A sincere thank you goes out to a

Join us for two food stand fundraisers in June! BRAT STAND on Thurs, June 4 & Fri. June 5, at Nilssen's Grocery Store Clear Lake Days Food Stand, Weds to Sat, June 24-27, near the Heritage Days Tent on Main Street As you know, CLACC runs entirely on volunteer help — and without it, our building would be toast! This June, you have the chance to serve up some FUNdraising while helping support our community center. We could really use a few extra hands. Thank you for helping m

Join Us for the June Senior Luncheon! Mark your calendars for an exciting event! Our June Senior Luncheon is set for Thursday, June 11 at Noon. This summer, we are thrilled to feature delicious Nilssens Brats, expertly grilled by our talented grillmaster and dedicated volunteer, Warren DeBoer. Why You Should Attend Our luncheons are always a great opportunity to enjoy good food, great company, and engaging conversations. Warren’s grilling skills are renowned, and we always ru

by Muriel Nelson More than 50 community seniors gathered at the Clear Lake Area Community Center on Thursday, April 23 to celebrate Earth Day and enjoy lunch together. We missed many of our regular guests — hopefully they were out enjoying the beautiful spring weather. We look forward to seeing everyone again at our next luncheon on Thursday, June 11, featuring our annual “Grill Out, Eat In” meal. Grill-master Warren DeBoer will be firing up the grill outside, while guests ga

Cupid’s Carnival Brings Community Together The Clear Lake Area Community Center's Event Center was full of energy and smiling faces during this year’s Cupid’s Carnival on Saturday, Feb. 21, as community members came out in large numbers to enjoy the event and support the center. Families and friends gathered for an afternoon of fun activities, games, and community spirit. The event continues to grow each year thanks to the dedication of local volunteers and organizers. A spec

December 17, 2025 ## FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ## The Clear Lake Area Community Center (CLACC), in Clear Lake, Wis., announced today that it has been awarded a grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation as part of the Foundation’s annual grant cycle. These grant funds will be used as part of a major upgrade of the Event Center’s performance infrastructure. Known as Project Center Stage: The Future of Performing Arts at CLACC, improvements include replacing the existing stat

It Was a Very Good Year By Muriel Nelson As its business year ends, the Clear Lake Area Community Center looks back at the ‘Year That Was’ while planning for the coming year. In summary, it was a good year when some important projects were completed and while others are getting underway. For instance, thanks to a $148,000 grant from Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation-Brownfield Site Assessment Grant program, the project to remove asbestos from areas where it could e

By Muriel Nelson Santa visited kitchen elves Ray, Patti, John, Neil and Joan. Santa made a special stop at the community center’s Holiday Luncheon on Thursday, December 11. He greeted each of the 65 guests with a candy cane and his best HO!HO!HO! wishes for the holidays. Diners then sat down to a meal fit for a seasonal celebration. As always, Joan Lillie’s catering was a huge hit for everyone. The Senior Luncheon Committee will soon plan the 2026 luncheon schedule. They’ve

The Community Center will be decking the halls in anticipation of the annual Senior Christmas Luncheon slated for Thursday, December 4 at noon in the Dining Room. Call the center at 715-263-2233 and leave a message with your reservation any time but no later than Monday, December 1. As always, a free will donation is appreciated from those who can do so. Since this is the only edition of the Chronicle before the luncheon, it may also be your only reminder of the event. We c

The Clear Lake Area Community Center welcomed about 65 seniors to its Oktoberfest luncheon October 23. Seniors sat down to tables cheerfully decorated in fall colors. Prior to lunch, Dr. Samuel Schultz , local audiologist, talked about the importance of good hearing. Everyone enjoyed a meal of bratwurst, grilled by grill master Warren DeBoer , that was paired with complementary side dishes prepared by Joan Lillie . Many thanks to all the volunteers who supported the event. On

by Muriel Nelson Your local community center, the Clear Lake Area Community Center, hosted a Senior Luncheon on August 28 for...

By Muriel Nelson CLACC welcomes Pat Lillie as its new custodian. Pat joined the CLACC staff in mid-May, taking the spot previously...

The Clear Lake Area Community Center (CLACC) held its Annual Summer “Grill out – Eat In” luncheon on June 12 in the CLACC Dining Room....

By Muriel Nelson The Clear Lake Area Community Center, Inc. (CLACC) is grateful to the Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation of...

CLACC Senior Luncheons By Muriel Nelson Thanks to everyone who attended the April 24 Spring Senior Luncheon at CLACC. About 60 people...

In a vibrant celebration of creativity and environmental awareness, nearly 100 students from Gaylord A. Nelson Elementary in Clear Lake,...

As many may know, the Clear Lake Area Community Center (CLACC) is situated right next to the Clear Lake Heritage Museum . Because of the...

For the third year, Clear Lake Community Education and the School District of Clear Lake are hosting the Earth Day Poster Contest! Kids...

Going Once, Going Twice... Sold for a great cause! Even though the Old School Thrift Shop is only open one day a week, our inventory...