July 4th Flag Raising Ceremony on July 3rd

Celebrate the founding of our nation in a patriotic, joyous ceremony with community members of all ages.

The Flag Raising Ceremony begins at 10 am on July 3rd at the Old Settlers Picnic Grounds, located on the south eastern shore of Glen Lake near the corner of Dunn’s Farm Rd. (CR 675) and Burdickville Rd (CR 616). Please bring your own lawn chairs and maintain social distancing. Event sponsored by Glen Lake Woman’s Club.

Jon Hoover, the Superintendent of Glen Lake Community Schools will share “A Father’s Love for Country” regarding his father’s service as a Marine in World War II. The flag will be raised by members of the Glen Lake Fire Department. The invocation will be offered by Mike Gafa, pastor at the Glen Lake Community Reformed Church. The National Anthem will be performed on the trumpet by Norm Wheeler. A singalong of well-loved and familiar patriotic
songs will be led by Nick Benson.

The Glen Lake Woman’s Club was established in 1937 with a mission to foster social, civic and educational projects. In addition to the Art Fair, other Club projects include the improvement and beautification of the Chapel and grounds at Old Settlers Park, organization of the community Flag Raising Ceremony at Old Settlers Park, and a Christmas party for residents of the Maple Lake Valley Nursing Home. For more information contact Julie Hopple [email protected]