News & Events

Today, Americans will remember September 11, 2001.  The anguish of that day reverberates, and the message that it leaves is not lost. In 2022, Chris Donahue created a poignant remembrance at Clark Lake - 2,977 American flags, planted in the shape of a heart, on his...

A Celebration of Life will be held for Lynn Vermeulen at the Country Club of Jackson on Wednesday, September 18, from 12:30 to 3:30 pm.  This will follow a private funeral service.  Please scroll down for how Clark Lakers can offer a skiers salute in his honor. Lynn...

A Clark Lake legend has passed away.  Lynn Vermeulen, recently under hospice care, departed Thursday afternoon, September 5th, at 3:48 pm.  In his last days, he told those around him that he intended to make it to his 80th birthday.  He succeeded. Lynn was known far...

The Mary Celeste was a merchant ship discovered adrift and deserted in the Atlantic on December 4, 1872.  It was found under partial sail, with ample provisions, cargo intact and personal effects of the crew undisturbed.  Not a soul on board was ever seen or heard...

After the parade at the Point, Raft-O-Rama asks for suggestions for next year's theme.  Dan Omo is sorting through the ideas submitted by Clark Lakers.  The winner?  Holidays.  The committee confirmed it.  Holidays will be theme for Raft-O-Rama 2025.  This holiday...

As many at Clark Lake learned this week, Ann Swain passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.  A celebration of Ann’s life will be held at the Eagle’s Nest Bar & Grill, 1200 Eagle Point Road, Clark Lake, Michigan 49234, from 1 pm to...

"A man with one watch always knows what time it is.  A man with two watches is never sure."  Segal's Law refers to having too much conflicting information when making a decision.  Of course, the problem of two watches being out of sync is solved if both are connected...

A Clark Lake icon has passed away.  Ann Swain died peacefully in her Clark Lake home on August 28, 2024. Ann's involvement at Clark Lake was far and wide.  Many recall she was instrumental with the original construction of the Spirit Trail and stayed with its...

It was like the set of an A-list Hollywood movie, all on the south shore, east end.  The tent was perhaps the largest ever seen on the shores of Clark Lake.  The marriage of Haley Burns and Tanner Kennedy will be etched on the lake's memory for years to come.  Based...

A generous outpouring has pushed the Clark Lake Memory Fund over the top.  Work can now proceed to restore broken, tipped over, or out of place headstones in the Clark Lake Cemetery.  They will then be gently cleaned under the care of Jackson Monument.  Jackson...

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  Last night's full moon attracted attention among some at Clark Lake.  As you can see above, TimeandDate.com calls it the Sturgeon Moon.  As the moon poked up over the horizon at 8:51 pm, it did not disappoint.  You can see it rise behind this group who came out...

A full moon paddle is planned for this evening (Mon 8/19).  The group intends to meet on the east side of Eagle Point.  Moonrise is at 8:51 pm. This isn't the first event of this kind.  Clark Lake has hosted a number of evening moon-oriented gatherings.  Check out...

For the last few months, Carol Hunt and Lori Giorgi have been getting settled as the new owners of Doyle's Market.  Since the day Judi Kelly handed over the keys, they have been getting to know the clientele, the vendors, learning how much inventory to order, and the...

Columbia Charter Township Police have rounded up three individuals who they say have been involved in criminal activity in the Township during late June and early July.  One of their victims lives on the North Shore of Clark Lake.  The victim unknowingly purchased a...

The parking lot for the Eagle's Nest will be repaved Monday and Tuesday (Aug 12-13).  The Nest is not open on Monday and Tuesdays, so this will not interfere with normal hours, nor will it affect Eagle Point Marina. Blair Huff says expect a very smooth sailing parking...

The Raft-O-Rama Fun-O-Meter jumped off the scale at the Post-Parade-Party-at-the-Point.  Smiling faces tell the story. It was total fun under the sun for Raft-O-Rama 2024 and for all the Clark Lake Big Weekend events.  The rain held back until today (Tues 8/6), and...

Unlike last year, weather for today's Raft-O-Rama was super - no rain, sunny skies, and light breeze.  Humidity was high, but that's why we have the cooling waters of Clark Lake to mitigate perspiration. Seventeen teams put their creative efforts to work to produce an...

What a blast!  Freedom Fireworks delivered the anticipated excitement to Clark Lake last night (Sat 8/4).  Thanks to Ralph Mahalak Jr, his family, friends and contributors, skies and water were illuminated in amazing ways as part of Clark Lake's Big Weekend.   As you...

Clark Lake’s Big Weekend kicked off with an even more popular Run Clark Lake.  Race Director Pat Dwyer reports a wonderful turnout, an increase of 100 more than last year.  Although the temperature by 10 am had not yet climbed over 78,  humidity of 80% made for sweaty...

Power is out in areas along the south shore, east end. The outage occurred at about 12:40 pm today (8/3).  Consumers predict restoration by 6 pm, although this is only an estimate. No cause has been given.  

Many years from now, individuals will stand before the bronze plaques on the Welcome to Clark Lake Sign.  They may notice names still familiar, and wonder about those unrecognized.  The thought may then turn to what was Clark Lake like back then.  But they already...

Anticipation is building as Clark Lake's Big Weekend approaches.  The weekend begins with Run Clark Lake Saturday morning, Freedom Fireworks Saturday evening, and Raft-O-Rama on Sunday. Here's an update on Freedom Fireworks.  Boaters should stay clear of the marked...

Paris may have the Olympics, but Clark Lake sets the pace in another way with the Kids Triathlon.  On an awesome Saturday (7/28), 36 of the Clark Lake's finest gathered at the Yacht Club to compete in three contests - swim, bike and run. Triathlon Director Dan Omo...

Kids Triathlon is a fun event is for ages up to 14.  Kids compete in running, biking, and swimming.  It happens Saturday, July 27th, at 10 am at the Clark Lake Yacht Club with registration at 9 am.  Preview the action from this 2023 video.  Dan Omo, who conducts the...