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J-Lake & Area Events -- JULY

JULY 2011 EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Sunday, July 3rd - (4th of July) Boat Parade

4th of July Boat Parade will be held on Sunday, July 3rd at 11:00 a.m.;

Registration will begin at 7:00 a.m. @ LakeShore Marina. Meet at 10:30 a.m. Begins promptly at 11:00 a.m.

Sunday, July 3rd - Lakeside Dock/Yard Decorating Contest

Lakeside Dock/Yard Decorating Contest; Register @ LakeShore Marina by noon. Judging from 1-3 p.m.

Sunday, July 3rd - Fireworks on the Lake

Fireworks on the Lake at 10:00 p.m.  Music on radio station -- KRVN

Sunday, July 10th - Johnson Lake Triathlon

Johnson Lake Triathlon, sponsored by Kearney Cycling & Fitness, Johnson Lake Chamber and Johnson Lake EMS. If you are interested in entering the race or volunteering please contact:
Justin Diestler 308-234-3822 or email: triathlon@kearneycycling.com

Saturday, July 30 - Anytime Fitness 5K walk/run

July 30th  Anytime Fitness 5K walk/run at 8:30 a.m. at Johnson Lake. Contact Keevin at 308-324-3481 for more information and to register. $10 entry fee before July 15th $15 after the 15th.

More Weekly Events at the Lake

Thursday Evening Biking

Attention All Bicycle Riders

Meet each Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. at LakeShore Marina for a fun ride around the lake and supper. A website has been set up on Facebook as South Side Peddle Bikers for a listing of members that enjoy biking in the area and for other bike riding times and events. For further information contact Anne Eilers at anneeilers@yahoo.com.

Johnson Lake Ride ‘n Picnic

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Last Saturday of every month!
5:00 pm start

Meet at Johnson Lake picnic shelter just north of the swimming beach in the East Side State Campground. We'll ride around the lake taking the trail as far as we can.

The ride will end at the starting location where we will enjoy an evening picnic supper. Picnickers may want to bring blankets in case the picnic tables are full.

Pack your own picnic supper and bring goodies to share if you'd like.

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EMS WEEK
Saturday, May 28th, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm; at the J-Lake EMS Building, Dr 8A, 42734 Johnson Lake Drive
5K walk begins at 10:00 am sharp; Free will donation BBQ at Noon
Visit with the Lexington Fire Dept & EMS; Elwood Fire Dept & EMS; Air Care Helicopter from Kearney and
the JOHNSON LAKE EMS Volunteers
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BOATING SAFETY CLASS
 
May 29th, 2011 at EMS Bldg Dr 8A, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
 
Call 308-325-5678 to ENROLL or for more into
 
Sponsor:  J-Lake Chamber of Commerce & Nebraska Game & Parks
 
Instructor:  Howard Hanson
 
Required for all operators of ANY typeof motorized vessel if under 18 and at least 14 years of age.  In
2012 the law changes; and it will be required for all operators under 26!!  Take the course now and
beat the rush!!
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Sept 7th Johnson Lake Central starts lowering lake 
May 30 Elwood Quazquicnetennial Celebration 
June 6 Nearby Arapahoe: NE Rod & Custom Assoc Tour 8:30 to 10:30 
June 5-6 Johnson Lake Walleye Tournament 
June 26 Nearby Bertrand Days June 26 to 29th call: 308-472-3311 
June 20 Nearby Bertrand: 22nd Family Fishing Tournament call: 308-472-3311 
June 19 Elwood Family Fun Night with kids' games & food 
June 18-20 Nearby Cambridge: Medicine Creek Days call: 308-697-4344 
June 12 Nearby Eustis: Wurst Tag Day call: 308-486-4401 
July 4 Elwood Fireworks Display 10 pm 
July 4 Johnson Lake Boat Parade -- 10:00 am 
July 3 Johnson Lake Fireworks Display 10:30 pm 
July 3 Nearby Arapahoe: Prairie Pioneer Days 
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