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Shops of Lake City staying open late Thursdays this month
Oct 7, 2026
On Oct. 1 the therapy dog Biscuit and his owner Mary Santelman made an appearance to read to the kids at Doghouse Books in Lake City. Thursday nights in October, participating stores are open from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for “Downtown After Dark,” featuring “local pop-ups, shopping, food, and a whole...
Sun rises on Johnny Appleseed Day
Oct 7, 2026
Ben Threinen captured the sun peeking over the Wisconsin bluffs on Saturday, Oct. 3. Hours later people would be congregating downtown at the annual Johnny Appleseed Day festival. Threinen was there with his camera. You can see some of his photos in the related story elsewhere in this issue.
Resurrected Haunted Trail is Oct. 10
Oct 7, 2026
As a continuation of Lake City’s Fall Fest and in partnership with The Lake City Sportsman’s Club, the Haunted Trail at Hok-Si-La Park will be taking place this weekend on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The trail is back this year after a one-year hiatus caused by construction at Hok-Si...
Robertson to speak on recent NASA missions Oct. 15 at library
Oct 7, 2026
The Lake City Public Library invites the public to NASA’s Search for Water Beyond Our Planet with Dennis Robertson on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Join NASA Solar System Ambassador Dennis Robertson for a fascinating journey through NASA’s ongoing quest to find water - and life - beyond our...
Bittersweet Garden Club says ‘goodbye summer, hello fall’
Oct 7, 2026
The Bittersweet Garden Club said goodbye to summer and hello to fall with a “My Oh My Soup and Pie” luncheon at the home of Susie Berke.
The club honored 50-year members Dallyce Siewert, Joyce Zillgitt, Dorothy Gluesen, and Sandy Siewert.
“They have gardened and grown not only flowers and...
Shopping spree highlights Fresh Market anniversary month festivities
Oct 7, 2026
What would you grab if you had two minutes to take anything you want (with some exceptions) from the shelves at Lake City Fresh Market?
That was the question on about 20 people’s minds Saturday, Oct. 3.
Beginning Sept. 9, shoppers could sign up for a chance to win. Each day for three weeks, a...
Chamber: Johnny Appleseed Day a tremendous success
Oct 7, 2026
Johnny Appleseed Day was a tremendous success this year, with beautiful fall weather and a full day of activity bringing residents and visitors throughout Lake City.
Our Harvest Market vendors and food trucks stayed busy all day, and families came out in a big way for Touch-a-Truck and the Lake...
Storytime at the next Historical Society Open Hours
Oct 7, 2026
On Tuesday, Oct. 13, the Lake City Historical Society will be hosting our second Tuesday Open Hours from noon to 3 p.m. on the second floor of City Hall.
We will be working on our House Histories files and welcome any information you can share about your home and its history—including while you...
Community supper is Oct. 14 at St. Mark’s
Oct 7, 2026
October is already here, and with that comes the last community supper at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church for the 2026 calendar year.
The October supper will happen on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. Featured on the menu will be a variety of types of chili, including white chili and venison chili, plus...
Beyond Reason: Whats in a name?
Oct 7, 2026
Editor’s Note: We are adding Rob Perez’s ‘Beyond Reason’ column as a regular feature in the newspaper and online. We hope you enjoy, and we welcome any feedback at andrew@lakecitygraphic.com.
The family and I were on a road trip. Off to the cabin. A man sees things on the open road. A man sees...
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