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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...

The Clear Lake Area Community Center (CLACC) hosted its "Cabin Fever" Senior Luncheon on Thursday, February 27, 2025, bringing together...

CLACC's 2nd Annual Cupid's Carnival FUNdraiser was held on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. For the second year, the community center's tenants...

The Clear Lake Area Community Center, Inc. (CLACC) is among the 14 non-profit organizations who received a grant from Polk-Burnett...

The Clear Lake Area Community Center (CLACC) is grateful to the family of Mark Tellijohn for their donation of $2,000 in remembrance of...

On February 22, 2025 from Noon to 4 pm , The Clear Lake Area Community Center (CLACC) will welcome friends and neighbors to the...

By Muriel Nelson Clear Lake Area Community Center (CLACC) is grateful to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary Post 5828 for a...