It looks like Spring is finally going to arrive in the Iowa Great Lakes area!

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We may still have a little bit a snow on the ground but this weekend’s forecast is going to be spring like.  I am still a little bitter about having to shovel snow the last couple of weeks because of mid to late April blizzards.  Now we can finally look forward to getting some outdoor yard work done and bring up the summer furniture to the porch on the bed and breakfast.  I have been feeling sorry for the little robins too, they are running around like what the heck is going on here, more snow AGAIN!  I am announcing that Spring has Sprung and we welcome it with open arms!

Winter is finally over, spring has decided to hit the Lakes area,

Looks like we will finally warm up this weekend!

2013 University of Okoboji Winter Games Farkle Tournament in West Okoboji,IA

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U of O Winter Games Farkle tournament at The Wash House in West Okoboji, IA.

U of O Winter Games Farkle tournament at The Wash House in West Okoboji, IA.

Are you looking for an indoor activity during this year’s University of Okoboji Winter Games? Does anyone want to play Farkle!!! We are again hosting a Farkle tournament on Saturday Jan. 26 at 2pm during the 2013 Winter Games. This fun dice game is great for all ages to play. Last year’s Farkle tournament was so much fun and the grand prize winner was a 10-year-old young man who was going to give his prize to his grandmother that brought him. Just call 712-332-2358 to pre register. There is no charge, we just want to know how many to plan for because there is limited seating in Annabelle’s Tea Room at The Wash House gift shop in West Okoboji, IA. Prizes will be given out too, so sign up now!

Plan to attend Cooking with Donna event during the 2013 University of Okoboji Winter Games!

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Plan to attend this year's Cooking with Donna event during the 2013 University if Okoboji Winter Games.

Plan to attend this year’s Cooking with Donna event during the 2013 University of Okoboji Winter Games.

There are still a few spots left at the Cooking with Donna event during the 2013 Winter Games.  This cooking demo and tasting takes place on Saturday Jan. 26th from 10am to 12 noon.  Seating is very limited so make plans now to register for this indoor Winter Games event.  It is $10 per person and everyone gets to enjoy each dish that Donna makes and also door prizes are given out throughout the show.  This year Donna will be featuring the cookbook, The Best of Iowa Bed and Breakfast Recipes.  This unique cookbook celebrates over 25 years of the Iowa Bed and Breakfast Innkeepers Association and features 334 recipes from many innkeepers who have been long-term members.  Also included in the cookbook are recipes from the Iowa State Fair contest winners that IBBIA sponsors every year.  Call 712 332-2358 to reserve your place at this year’s cooking show.  It is always a fun and enjoyable event.