SHORES OF LEECH LAKE 2008 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MAY 2008

April 26: Every attempt will be made to have water on May 2: Shores opens May 2: Afternoon:  Joel, Vasectomy, Thekla, Respite, Triton, Get R Wet will crane in May 3: Crane-in from cradles or trailers all boats on cradles must go in May 10: Walleye and Northern fishing opener May 10: Walleye and Northern fishing opener May 13: Crane-in from trailers only May 22: Crane-in from trailers only  (yes this is a Thursday) 7:30 AM May 23: Jim Baker & Mitch Loomis first annual or one and only multi-week, by boat only, poker run.  For details, see the Special Activities page on this website. May 24: Bass fishing opener May 24: SOLLYC Memorial Day Potluck; 1600 hours May 25: Captain Brad Hayes' Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Fundraiser, 16:30 hours at the Lodge.  For details, see the Special Activities page on this website.

JUNE 2008

June 7: Muskie Fishing Opener June 7: Beer can opener; 1300 hours Walker Bay June 17: Jim Klobachur sailing fundraiser for the Walker Area Community Center 1800 -2000 hours. Bicyclists will embark & disembark at Shores harbor. This fundraiser relies on the generosity of the SOLLYC.  If you are willing to take bicyclists sailing, please sign up with Mitch or Mara. We should be able to raise $1,000 for the WACC.  See the "Special Activities" page on this website for more info. June 19: Crazy Days Sidewalk Sale, Walker June 19-21: Moondance Jammin Country Fest

JULY 2008

July 4: Old Fashioned 4th of July, Walker City Park July 4: SOLLYC raft-up for fireworks July 5: Shores Beach: Kids sandcastle contest, 1400 -1600. Judging at 1600. July 9-12: Moondance Jam July 17-18: Crazy Days Sidewalk Sale, Walker July 19: Mara's Martini Party, Front of Lodge, 1700 hours. July 19: Yikes! Bikes! Bike Tour to benefit Habitat for Humanity July 26: Beer Can Race; 1300 hours, Walker Bay

AUGUST 2008

Aug 1: Golf Tournament to benefit Walker Area Community Center Aug 2: Walker Bay Days Aug 2: Walker Bay Days Spinnaker Race, Walker Bay; 1300 hours. Aug 3: LLR registration fee increases from $70 to $90 Aug 7: Crazy Days Sidewalk Sale, Walker Aug 8: LLR On-Site Registration; Shores, $90 Aug 9-11: LLR sailing event Aug. 16: Jim Baker & Mitch Loomis first annual or one and only multi-week, by boat only, poker game. Cards dealt at Shores lodge 1700. Aug. 21-24: Cajun Fest, Northern Lights Casino Aug. 23: Dog Days Drift Aug. 30: Commodores Meeting - 1600 secret location. Aug. 30: Labor Day Potluck - 1800 Front of Lodge. Aug. 30: Annual SOLLYC Meeting and change of officers. Aug. 31: Annual Cruise to dinner and overnight anchorage TBD.

SEPTEMBER 2008

Sept. 6: Wine cork race. Sept. 12-13: Ethnic Fest Dance and Activities, Walker. Sept. 20: North Country 10K & Marathon. Register online, www.raceberryjam.com Sept. 20: 8th annual beer and wine tasting, bring snack potluck, Paul and Diane's (Commodores) Wedding Anniversary, bring gifts. Sept. 19: Crane-out to trailers only.  This is a Friday, 7:30 AM. Sept. 27: Crane Out to Cradles or Trailers.   This is a Saturday 8:30 AM

OCTOBER 2008

Oct. 11: Final Crane Out to Cradles or Trailers.   This is a Saturday 8:30 AM Oct. 13: Water will be turned off.

2009 EVENTS

May 9, 2009: First (all boats on cradles must go in) Crane-In.