4th of July in Oconomowoc

Nothing says summer like the 4th of July. Oconomowoc has the rare privilege of offering such a beautiful lakeside backdrop for a myriad of fireworks displays.

Here are a few of the events coming up, this holiday week. Check out the Oconomowoc Chamber link on this page for a more complete listing of events.


OCONOMOWOC
Friday, July 3
4:00 p.m.: Parade (downtown; starts at Fowler Park)
Dusk: Fireworks - Fowler Park

OCONOMOWOC LAKE
Saturday, July 4
Dusk: Fireworks - Beach Rd.

LAC LA BELLE
Saturday, July 4
Dusk: Fireworks - Olin Camp
Sunday, June 28
10:00 a.m.: Parade - Through Village

Oconomowoc American Legion Band Concert: Patriotic musical selections followed by a reception and refreshments. 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, Oconomowoc City Beach Bandshell. (262) 567-5192.

Okauchee: (tentative, depending on funding) 9 p.m. Saturday, July 4, on the island in front of the Golden Mast, Okauchee Lake. Preceded by a Venetian Night lighted boat parade. (262) 567-3495.

Interview With Ben Bernanke

The Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors has forwarded a very interesting interview with Ben Bernanke. To read it, click on this link.

Band-O-Rama!

Just in case you missed the big event last week, here it is, in "perfect pitch"!

Oconomowoc Imagination Station

Check out Roosevelt Park's newest addition, being constructed this week. They are still in need of food donations to feed the many worker volunteers who have shown up to construct this fabulous, universally accessible playground. If you'd like to help out, click on the link. Way to go, Oconomowoc!

Pabst Farms Oconomowoc

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A Memorial Day Tradition!

If you live in or near Oconomowoc, chances are you have seen a local parade with Oconomowoc's very own, Legion Band, featuring the smiling face of former "Oconomowoc Citizen of the Year", "Kenny" Rhodee. Ken's family participation in the band goes back 3 generations, and his presence is as much a part of the picture, as the band itself.
This past weekend my family was delighted to see Ken participate for his 60th, yes 60th! parade. Recent health issues could not keep him away, as his friend arranged for a wheelchair, and pushed Ken with a snare drum on his lap, alongside his fellow bandmates!
As a former Legion Band member, and a general lover of all things nostalgic, it was a treat to see Ken smile and wave to me and my family, as he passed our spot on the four corners. As we honored our men and women who have, and still are protecting our precious freedoms, it was great to know that a bit of "Americana" seems to stay the same from year to year! "You go, Kenny! We hope to see you out there next year, for your 61st parade!" http://www.jsonline.com/news/waukesha/46140332.html

Waukesha Area Symphonic Band

Check out my Shorewest Realtors Blog, including activities in the Lake Country area. There's always something interesting to see. This week the Waukesha Area Symphonic Band is featured.