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Bethany block party is Aug. 27

Aug 17, 2022

Saturday, Aug. 27, is the date of the annual Block Party at Bethany Lutheran Church. It will be held in the church parking lot at 525 S. 6th Street or inside if it rains. Everyone is invited to attend for food, fellowship, music and door prizes from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pulled pork sandwiches...

Tri tried, floating too

Aug 17, 2022

The Lake City Chamber of Commerce is pleased with the outcome of its two events at Ohuta Beach on Saturday, Aug. 13, despite weather that wasn’t perfect for one of them. “The Chamber staff and Board of Directors are so humbled by the awesome organization of the Tri by its committee, the generosity...

Blackwood Quartet performs Sunday, July 31 at Valley View church

Jul 27, 2022

Gospel group the Blackwood Quartet will perform a concert at Valley View Assembly of God Church in Lake City at 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 31. A freewill offering will be collected. Formed in 1934 as the Blackwood Brothers Quartet, the family tradition continues with Billy Blackwood. Other members are...

Encampment is Saturday

Jul 20, 2022

Lake City’s history as the home of a National Guard training camp and later a Civilian Conservation Corps camp is the focus of an event Saturday, July 23, on a site that was once part of both facilities. The free Camp Lakeview Encampment will take place at the Lake City Sportsman’s Club. From 1881...

Library brings Salsa del Soul to Market by the Lake on July 28

Jul 20, 2022

The Lake City Public Library invites the public to the Lake City Market By the Lake at Ohuta Park on Thursday, July 28, for a performance by Salsa del Soul Quartet. The band will be play 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. People are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the show. Salsa del Soul’s...

Free Songs of Hope concert is July 20 in Lake City

Jul 13, 2022

Songs of Hope is returning to Lake City next week for its eleventh time to present a free concert for the public at the First Congregational Church, UCC, on Wednesday, July 20, at 7:30 p.m. Songs of Hope began over thirty years ago, when co-directors Tom Surprenant and Jeanne Junge envisioned...

Songs of Hope returns after three-year hiatus

Jul 6, 2022

Songs of Hope is returning to Lake City to present a free concert for the public at the First Congregational Church, UCC, on Wednesday, July 20, at 7:30 p.m. After two summers with its doors closed by the pandemic, the global music project is once again bringing a stage full of youthful singers to...

Turkey River All Stars perform in Patton Park on July 10

Jun 29, 2022

The Woman’s Club of Lake City is sponsoring a free performance by the Turkey River All Stars on Sunday, July 10, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Lake City’s Patton Park. The Dixieland-inspired band features the banjo-playing of Lake City resident Dennis Robertson (pictured, at left). With him is band...

Education storytime with Chione Quintet is June 16

Jun 15, 2022

Musical group Chione Quintet will be at the Lake City Public Library on June 16 at 4 p.m. to perform their storytime program based on the book Shoua and the Northern Lights Dragon, written by Minneapolis author Ka Vang. “Set to beautiful and moving music composed by Minnesotan Jocelyn Hagen,...

19 Otto piano students perform at recital

Jun 8, 2022

19 piano students of Gloria Otto presented a recital for family and friends Saturday, May 28. Each student performed a classical selection and a duet. First row, from left: Grace Knudsen, Autumn Settle, Miles Settle, Clara Settle, Bryleigh Anderson, and Josie Hinck. Second row, from left: Brooks...