Has the drippy weather got you down? Did you know that you can still have oodles of fun on cloudy or drizzly days at the Lake?

Rides still operate when the sun is not shining, and lines tend to be shorter because the crowds often are thinner.

So next time the weather calls for not-so-perfect skies, remember you can still enjoy all the thrills and chills that New England's Family Theme Park has to offer. But shhh...let's just keep this little secret between us.

On July 12th, Lake Compounce will host Guiding Eyes for the Blind, an organization that matches puppies who are preparing for careers as guide dogs, with caring families who can raise and train them. You will meet some true shining stars, Hal, Orchid, Oxford and our extraordinary volunteers. Please consider becoming a puppy raiser or volunteer yourself, and you can make a difference in a blind person's life.

Guiding Eyes will be at Lake Compounce from 11:00am to 4:00pm on July 12th. They will be located in our main plaza.

For more information on Guiding Eyes for the Blind please visit www.volunteer.guidingeyes.org or call 1-866-GEB-LABS!

Lake Compounce will be hosting a safety day at the Lake, which will feature displays and performances geared towards keeping families safe all summer long, and beyond. You'll meet:

• Fireman Jim who will be singing about fire safety on the Circus World Stage
• The Connecticut State Police will display the Seatbelt Convincer, demonstrating how even a slow moving car collision can result in serious injury if you're not wearing your seatbelt
• IMPACT will be here offering safe driving tips
• Mutual Health Insurance will be on display offering safety tips for 'every day life'
• Digikids child ID program which will offer free child identification cards and protection information.

Come join us on July 18th for a fun and educational experience!