With the weather a little suspect this week, it is hard to imagine that summer 2025 is almost here. Over the next couple of weeks, the lake will burst with activity. Boats and water toys of all kinds will appear on the beaches and docks around the lake. I really enjoy this time of year, energy abounds.
Over the dark winter months, our LCIA board discussed our goals for the year. The main focus of this year’s board is building community. Aside from the spectacular natural beauty of the lake and surrounding mountains, the community here is what makes this place so very special.
Kicking off the summer events is the Community Pancake Breakfast at the Community Center on South Shore. Join us on Sunday, May 25th for a lovely breakfast, connect with friends old and new. Breakfast is FREE for all LCIA members and their close families. Nonmembers can pay a small fee for breakfast or join on the spot and get a free breakfast. Next door at the fire hall, the Fire Department Auxiliary will be holding their annual open house and Lake Wear sale. Fill up on breakfast and new shirts in one stop.
In July, there are more community events: the Fourth of July Grand Parade (10:00 am) and Ice Cream Sundae social. On July 12th we will host the 4th annual Car Show at the Community Center. On July 26th will be the Annual Once Around Lake Cavanaugh foot race / walk with a post-race social for racers and fans.
Labor Day weekend at the end of August, we will have a raft full of activities during Fun Fest. Pickleball Tournament, Volleyball, Horseshoes, Golf, Kids Games, Craft Fair and of course the very popular Sunday Evening Dance at the Community Center.
In addition to these special summer events, we have the ongoing monthly events where you can take engage in the community. Monthly events include Kids Club, Book Club, Bunco, Garden Club, Happy Hour and History Club. While that looks like a packed schedule, I’m sure we can fit in more if there is an idea for additional events. If you have ideas, reach out to me or any board member.
I would like to thank these community members who play important roles in keeping our community center in great shape, organize events and leading many other important functions in our Lake Cavanaugh community.
- Larita & Brent Humble - Managing the operation and maintenance of our Community Center
- Priscilla McElhose - Coordinating the rental activities at our Community Center
- Matt Douglas - Managing our funds as treasurer
- Gay Duvall - Recruiting advertisers and sponsors for LCIA activities
- Greta Geivett - Coordinating our Community Newsletter
- Jeni Gaines - Managing the lake water quality inspections and reports
- Debbie and Dwight Small – Keeping our two reader boards updated
- Shannon O’Kelley - Recruiting and membership
- Josh Furman - Managing the LCIA website and database