Philanthropy
Greater Lake City Area Community Foundation announces arts endowment
Oct 11, 2017
The Greater Lake City Community Foundation (GLCCF) has introduced a new pillar of emphasis.
The new pillar, “Endowment for the Arts,” will generate money to be used for grants in support of arts in the greater Lake City area.
Fundraising is being conducted aimed at raising $20,000 to be placed in...
Koats for Kids distribution starts soon
Oct 5, 2017
Koats for Kids, an annual winter clothing drive for children of families in need, has announced its 2017 distribution dates.
Distribution will take place in the basement of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake City at the following dates and times: Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m...
More signs of renewal at Wabasha County history museum
Sep 28, 2017
A few years ago, the Wabasha County Historical Society Reads Landing School Museum went through an appearance improvement with the exterior restoration funded by a grant from the Minnesota Historical Society. Now again it is sporting a new look. Through the contribution from Rodney Florin, initial...
Letter: Hog roast a great success
Sep 28, 2017
Bethany Lutheran Church here in Lake City would like to thank the community for coming to our hog roast and garage sale.
Because of your support, we are able to send our youth to a Lutheran Convention next year in Minneapolis and we sent $1,800 to Lumberton, Texas, to help people there with the...
Disabled American Veterans recognizes Pearl of the Lake for service to veterans
Sep 28, 2017
On Sept. 16, the Mayo Southeast Chapter 28 of Disabled American Veterans (DAV) presented a plaque to Pearl of the Lake Paddlewheel Boat owner Larry Nielson “in recognition and thanks for their steadfast commitment and continued generosity.”
DAV provides services to armed forces veterans with...
Hearth and Home golf event sets fundraising record
Sep 21, 2017
Hearth and Home Technologies (HHT) recently held its annual charitable golf event at the Mt. Frontenac Golf Course in Frontenac.
More than 150 golfers – a combination of HHT members, vendors, suppliers, and community residents - enjoyed the beautiful weather and together raised more than $25,000...
Antique appraisal benefit is Saturday at museum
Sep 14, 2017
The Wabasha County Historical Society “Antique Roadshow” will return to the society’s Reads Landing School museum on Sunday, Sept. 17. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., antique dealers Deb (left) and Greg (right) Schreck will evaluate items. The fee is $5 per item or three items for $10 with a maximum of...
Rotary donates $1,500 to Lake City Food Shelf
Sep 14, 2017
Bob Norberg, on behalf of the Lake City Food Shelf, accepted a $1,500 donation from the Lake City Rotary Club at its Sept. 11 meeting. The club raised the money at its annual Circle of Life run held over Water Ski Days. Pictured, from left, are Norberg and Lake City Rotary Club President Ron Hooge.
Koats for Kids campaign begins
Sep 7, 2017
Drop-off sites are set up around Lake City for this year’s Koats for Kids clothing drive.
New or slightly used coats can be dropped off at Alliance Bank, Fiesta Foods, Lake City Federal Bank or Lake City United Methodist Church until Oct. 10.
Donated items will go to young people in need in Lake...
Rotary supports Education Foundation
Aug 17, 2017
Dawn Balow (left) accepts a check for $1,500 on behalf of the Lake City Education Foundation from Lake City Rotary Club President Ron Hooge. The club raised the money at its Circle of Life running event held during Water Ski Days. Balow is a member of the Lake City School Board and is the school...
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