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A boat sits on the lake , Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Lake Thunderbird during Memorial Day.Kyle Phillips / The Transcript
Norman residents looking for some lakeside fun can join Norman NEXT this weekend for a free, family-friendly event with games, food and fishing at Lake Thunderbird.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Calypso Cove Marina, Norman NEXT, an organization for professionals age 21-40, is hosting its inaugural Norman NEXT Summerfest with activities for kids and families.
Tyler McManaman, board chair of Norman NEXT, said while Summerfest was a members-only event in the past, this year seemed like an appropriate time to change the format.
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There s nothing like a sweet fried clam enjoyed in the summer breeze. Can t you taste the tender treat now?
Rhode Island’s iconic clam shacks are ready for the season with the lobster rolls, clam cakes and chowders. Scallops and raw bar selections are on the menus as often is calamari, linguini with clam sauce and other surprises.
Where to go? There are so many choices. You can enjoy water views or city shacks. The choice is up to you.
But post-pandemic, some hours may be shorter than you expect, so check ahead before you go.
Here are 14 spots to start your clam shack adventure.
10 a.m. to noon Monday
Memorial Park, 300 S.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart
The ceremony that starts at 11 a.m. is dedicated to the remembrance of the men and women who sacrificed their lives in the defense of this nation. The parade starts at Southeast Amerigo Avenue on East Ocean Boulevard and ends at Memorial Park.
Free admission
Elysia Brennan is a freelancer for TCPalm who looks out for the best things to do across the Treasure Coast. Do you have an upcoming event you want to be potentially included in this weekly roundup? Email it to her at elysiabrennan@yahoo.com. You can also upload your event to TCPalm s event page at events.tcpalm.com.