Events & Activities

Lake Treatment

Initial treatment for Eurasian Watermilfoil takes place during the later part of June, (once water temperature is sufficient). Notices are posted at all waterfront cottages. 

Fourth of July Information

5K Walk-Run – 8am. Get entry forms on the Forms & Documents page. You may also register on race day (as early as 7am). Pre-register and save $. Tees available. Participants follow the marked, paved route -- begins and ends at the Clubhouse. Water and fruit provided -- medals awarded to all -- trophies to winners. Support wagon (sag) follows to assist those injured, ill or exhausted, and also to buffer traffic during the event.

Flag Raising Ceremony – 9am. Members of the Clare-Farwell VFW Post formally raise the American Flag at the Clubhouse. Join us for a short program and a little patriotic music to celebrate our Independence Day!

Kid’s Fun Run – 9:30am – an organized event immediately following the Flag Raising. Nominal entry fee and every child gets a medal. Tees available. Kids (age 10 or under) run on Garfield Ave. between Rock Rd. and S. Shore Dr. with enthusiastic support and cheering by parents and grandparents.Traffic is blocked off for safety. Registration forms available on the Forms & Documents page.

Road Parade – 5pm.  This event is wildly popular! Decorated golf carts, ORVs, classic cars, tractors, bicycles, etc line up at the Clubhouse and are escorted around the lake by the Garfield Twp. Fire Department and the Clare Co. Sheriff Department. Prize money awarded! No entry fee, but you must be a current Association member (or relative) to participate, and must display an entry number on your vehicle. Registration form available on the Forms & Documents page.

Flares on the Shoreline – 10:00pm.  Cottagers light flares along their waterfront, and the lake is quietly aglow during this summer night tradition.