Geneva Lakes Breeze August 2021

AUGUST 2021 • VOL. 8 NO. 3

Breeze Geneva Lakes

Serving the Geneva Lake and Lake Como area

PUBLISHED BY SOUTHERN LAKES NEWSPAPERS

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• VENETIAN FEST RETURNS • GET ON BOARD • OUTFIT YOUR PONTOON BOAT

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(630) 886-6667 1990 Mastercraft Prostar 190, low (262) 949-6997 hours, excellent ski boat, trailer, lift Jet ski trailer, Needs work. $50.00. kept $5250 best (262) 949-6997 (262) 949-6997 1995 Mastercraft Sammy Duvall series, Corvette engine, flat wakes Shore station lift parts, cheap. great slalom boat $11,500 best. (262) Lauderdale Lakes. (262) 742-3665 742-3665 1998 Supra Legacy, Super low hours, Ski Equipment clean, kept in heated garage, bow rider, great family boat. $7950 best.

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Fun on the shores of Geneva Lake VENETIAN FESTIVAL SET FOR AUG. 18 TO 21

The Lake Geneva Jaycees will again host the Venetian Festival Aug. 18 through 22.

The festival takes place at Flat Iron, Library and Seminary Parks in downtown Lake Geneva.

Venetian Festival features a weekend of family entertainment including a craft fair, carnival, water ski show and local cuisine including a brat stand and beer tent.

The celebration is capped off on Sunday, Aug. 22, with a traditional Venetian-style lighted boat parade off of Library Park followed by the area’s largest fireworks display high above Geneva Lake. The theme of this year’s boat parade is “Night at the Movies.”

The Lake Geneva Jaycees Entertainment Pavilion, which is located in Flat Iron Park, will be the center of the live music shows. The Entertainment Pavilion is open Wednesday through Friday from 5 p.m. to midnight and Saturday and Sunday noon to Midnight. People must be 21 to enter.

Here is the music lineup for 2021: • Aug. 18: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. – Bella Cain, Sponsored by Next Door Pub • Aug. 19: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. – Petty Union, Sponsored by Lake City Social • Aug. 20: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. – Lunch Money Bullies, sponsored by BWO Insurance • Aug. 21: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. – Rock

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Geneva Jaycees Venetian Festival WHERE: Downtown Lake Geneva WHEN: Aug. 18 to 22 INFO: www.venetianfest.com

Central, sponsored by Kunes Chevrolet Buick GMC; 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Big Al Wetzel Band, sponsored by Kunes Chevrolet Buick GMC; 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. – Too Hype Crew, sponsored by Stinebrink’s Piggly Wiggly • Aug. 18: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Lake Geneva House of Music, sponsored by Kunes Chevrolet Buick GMC; 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. – Dirty Canteen, Sponsored by Champs Sports Bar and Grill The Venetian Festival carnival offers family fun for everyone. Mr. Ed’s Magical Midways has rides for all ages, games, entertainment and food for every taste.

Carnival times are 5 to 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 18 and 19; 5 to 11 p.m. on Aug. 20; noon to 11 p.m. on Aug. 21; and noon to 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 22.

Special $35 wristband promotions will be offered at various times during the

Above: The Lake Geneva Jaycees will host their long-running Venetian Festival Aug. 18 through 22 along the shore of Geneva Lake. The annual festival features a carnival, lighted boat parade, entertainment, water ski show, fireworks, arts and craft fair and more. On the cover: The Wonder Lake Ski Team will perform during Venetian Fest on Aug. 22 in Lake Geneva. The non-profit ski show team performs free water ski shows almost every Friday at 7 p.m. at the private beach owned by the Wonder Center Property Owners Association in Wonder Lake.

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The Wonder Lake Ski Team will perform at 6 p.m. on Aug. 22 in front of Library Park, followed by the lighted boat parade and the fireworks show.

The Lake Geneva Jaycees founded the Venetian Festival in 1962. Since then it has been the banner event for the Lake Geneva Jaycees Chapter for nearly six decades. It represents the largest revenue generator for the club. The net profits go back into the local community.

As Venetian Festival has grown over the years, so have the donations from the

Jaycees.

Some of the organizations that continue to benefit from the proceeds are: The Lake Geneva Police Department, the Lake Geneva Fire Department, Geneva Lakes YMCA, Badger High School scholarships, Cub Scouts, United Way, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Beat the Heat, VIP Services, Special Olympics Dream Team Adult Special Olympics, WC Food Pantry, Lake Geneva Food Pantry, SMILES, Geneva Lake Water Safety Patrol and Habitat For Humanity.

For more information, visit www. venetianfest.com.

Art al fresco Art in the Park returns Aug. 14 and 15 Lake Geneva’s popular Art in the Park will be back for its 41st year on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 14 and 15 along the Geneva Lake shoreline.

The annual juried show is sponsored by the Geneva Lake Arts Foundation Inc. Art in the Park will be in Flat Iron Park in downtown Lake Geneva, with plenty of music, food and nearby shopping.

The show draws top artists from all over the country with 80 exhibiting and selling a variety of media, including oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, clay/ pottery, fiber, glass, printmaking, jewelry, metal, pastel, photography, sculpture, wood and more.

A Just for Kids activities area for “kids of all ages” will be available in the Flat Iron Park gazebo. Visitors will be able to make and take an art piece using a variety of materials. The gazebo is sponsored by the Neal and Dotsy Heffernan Art Scholarship Fund and the Lake Geneva Rotary.

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Get on board: 4 ways to restore wellness and relax on a boat this summer

Looking for ways to recharge and escape stress this summer? Get away from it all and “Get On Board” for a relaxing summer on the water. With most Americans (78%) citing COVID-19 as a significant source of stress in their lives according to a recent Harris poll, millions of people are seeking solace outdoors.

One of the best ways to restore your mental health is to spend time with family and friends on the water.

Boating and fishing have become ideal options to enjoy the outdoors and recreate responsibly. Studies show being on the water promotes wellness by improving emotional health, relaxation and creativity. Boating triggers a restful state of mind and provides an opportunity to get outside of daily routines, allowing our brains to reset.

“People from all walks of life are recognizing that boating and fishing not only offer restorative health and wellness benefits but being on a boat is a ‘vacation on demand’ that you can enjoy close to home,” said Ellen Bradley, Discover Boating Senior Vice President. “Boating uniquely provides the freedom to explore and escape the stress on land, while allowing you to relax and connect with loved ones in a way that can only be experienced on the water.”

Getting started in boating and fishing is more accessible than you think. In fact, more than 100 million Americans go boating each year, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association. Whether you already own a boat, you’re just getting started or simply want to test out the boating lifestyle, Discover Boating offers easy ways to get on the water and experience the restorative power of boating and fishing.

Find your dream boat Chart your own course to boat ownership by visiting

There’s nothing like a lazy day out on the water to cool off and relax during the dog days of summer. left: Boating is a family friendly activity, enjoyed by kids of all ages and their grown-ups.

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DiscoverBoating.com, where you’ll find a boat finder and loan calculator tool to help determine your budget and identify the different types of boats that fit your lifestyle and interests.

Join a boat club Find a boat club near you to access a variety of boats.

You’ll pay a monthly fee and be able to book your time on the water online. Most boat clubs take care of docking, cleaning, maintenance and boat training courses.

Rent or share a boat Rental options are available on most waterways and provide hourly, daily or weekly access to a variety of boat types. Another rental option is peer-to-peer boat rentals that connect you with the boat owner, gather outing details and then hit the water. Most arrangements for boat sharing are made on an app or via computer, minimizing personal contact and eliminating the need to enter an office.

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Go fish There are thousands of bodies of water where you can cast a line. Find Places to Fish and Boat near you, courtesy of TakeMeFishing.org, a dedicated fishing resource where you can also purchase your fishing license on the site, check out how-to guides and more.

Visit DiscoverBoating.com for resources, tips and howto’s for getting on the water, boat shopping, safety and more.

Planning to “Get On Board” this summer? Use the social media hashtag #TheWaterIsOpen to share your boating and fishing moments.

“People from all walks of life are recognizing that boating and fishing not only offer restorative health and wellness benefits but being on a boat is a ‘vacation on demand’ that you can enjoy close to home,” Discover Boating Senior Vice President Ellen Bradley said. “Boating uniquely provides the freedom to explore and escape the stress on land, while allowing you to relax and connect with loved ones in a way that can only be experienced on the water.”

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Art lovers browse a booth at the Art in the Park event in downtown Lake Geneva in 2018. The juried art fair returns Aug. 14 and 15.

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Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 15. Admission is free.

Free parking and shuttle services are available both on Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from the northeast corner of the Home Depot parking lot, 550 North Edwards Blvd, and from the U.S. Bank, 303 Center Street. The shuttle runs continuously every 20 minutes.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to bid on artwork donated by our exhibiting artists at the Silent Auction Tent.

Bidding will end on Saturday at 3 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. At the close of the auction each day, winners will be notified by cell phone and will be asked to pick up their item within 2½ hours of the auction closing.

Art in the Park is sponsored by the Geneva Lake Arts Foundation, Inc., a mainstay of the arts in the southeast Wisconsin area.

Visitors to Lake Geneva can enjoy art in the foundation’s Gallery 223, 223 Broad St. in downtown Lake Geneva. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday.

The gallery hosts new exhibits every six to eight weeks, featuring members’ original paintings, drawings, photos, jewelry, pottery and much more.

For more information, email Gallery 223 at genevalakeartsfoundation@gmail.com or visit www. genevalakeartsfoundation.org.

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Pontoon boat accessories can add to your boating experience. From bars to grills to watersport towers, a day out on the lake is more enjoyable when you’re outfitted for fun.

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Cool pontoon boat accessories for summer

Just as all boats are not created equal, all boat accessories are not created equal, either. Take pontoon boats and pontoon boat accessories, for example. They’re designed for a completely different day of fun on the water than, say, a fishing boat and its accessories, or a sailboat and its accessories.

Pontoon boats are all about sharing fun in the sun with family and friends.

Pontoons are stable and wide with lots of seating and places to put a cooler full of snacks and drinks. They can make a terrific platform for early-morning or sunset cruises, or for a romantic dinner on board. Pontoon boats can also be great for watersports like wakeboarding, water skiing and more.

Cool pontoon boat accessories add to these experiences in lots of ways. Discover Boating offers a look at seven great pontoon boat accessories that can help you take the fun quotient up a notch or two.

Under-deck lighting If you like to be out on the water at sunrise, sunset or during the nighttime hours when the moon is high in the sky, then under-deck lights are not only a cool pontoon boat accessory, but also a musthave pontoon boat accessory.

There are a number of different brands

and manufacturers that offer under-deck lighting, and many even come with plastic mounting channels and adhesive strips for easy installation. The strips of lighting are made to be cut, in order to achieve a perfect-size fit, and they’re of course waterproof. They light up the boat either at anchor or in motion.

Boat grill and mount Who doesn’t enjoy a good cookout?

Now, try having one on board your boat.

There are a variety of marine-use grills available on today’s market, and many even include special mounting or bracket systems—giving pontoon boat owners a way to mount their grill of choice over the boat’s side and away from the people on board (you know, just in case you “overchar” a burger and the smoke gets a little, shall we say, excessive).

These kinds of mounting systems can attach to the pontoon boat’s rail, keeping all the rest of the space on board free for coolers full of whatever you want to cook.

Bar tray To help keep everything organized during chow time, it’s often a good idea to invest in a bar serving tray. Many of these portable trays can attach to a standard 1.25-inch pontoon square channel, and

they’re built to hold bottles of soda, cups, straws, plates of food and more.

Don’t forget, if you’re utilizing your bar tray for some ice-cold adult beverages, you’ll want to make sure you designate a sober skipper in advance who can handle the safe operation of the boat.

Aluminum pontoon boat ramp Getting in and out of the boat can be harder for some people than others—and for kids with little legs, as well as dogs with even littler legs. Enter the solution: a portable aluminum boat ramp.

This kind of product creates an easyaccess platform for people to embark or disembark the pontoon boat, and some can even hold up to 600 pounds at a time. Most use universal mounting brackets, which are made specifically to fit most pontoon-boat models.

Watersports tow bar tower For pontoon boat owners who want to do tow sports like wakeboard, water skiing or tubing, installing a tow bar tower can be a game-changer. These bars are often available in black or polished aluminum, and come with mounting equipment.

Hooking a towrope to a bar like this, instead of to a cleat on the boat itself, makes for a much more enjoyable tow-

sports experience for the boat skipper and wakeboarder alike.

Arm rests and cupholders Pontoon boats are often designed for comfort and functionality, but for owners who want to take their luxury to the next level, adding additional armrests or cupholders can be a minor upgrade with major benefits.

Some armrests even have built-in cupholders or storage panels, and almost all are made with marine-grade vinyl to protect against mildew and UV, keeping your boat and its accessories looking fresh and new.

Pontoon picnic station A fun day out on the water can mean a big mess on the boat. Similar to a bar tray, a “picnic” station is designed to help keep everything in its place. Many of these stations include utensil storage drawers, trashcan storage shelves and recessed drink holders.

Some picnic stations even include specialized countertops for keeping food prep all in one place. And of course, all the latches, hinges and fasteners are made from marine-grade stainless steel on most models.

Source: discoverboating.com.

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