Poker Paddle poster with image of river and houses on shore

Sun and Fun at the Annual Poker Paddle

By a Lucia Plumley VerSteeg Saturday, July 23 was the day of the 16th Annual Cranberry Lake Boat Club’s Poker Paddle on the river in Wanakena, and it was a perfect day for this event! Although I no longer paddle my kayak, I do enjoy welcoming the paddlers back to shore and participating in the

Auctioneer Todd Moe in front of attendees

Paddles Up for Cranberry Lake Art Show

Few things bring greater joy these days than seeing signs that our world is getting back to normal. For over a year, our festivals, events, and gatherings were put on hold as the nation and the world responded to a global pandemic. Closer to home, we stayed physically distant from our friends, neighbors, and community—and