NYS Boating and Jetski Certification Class sponsored by the Burden Lake Conservation Association and Hotshot Marine.

Upon Completion of the course, you will receive certification to operate a boat and jetski in NYS

Make sure you use your legal name no nick names when registering – Minimum age to take the class is 10 years old.

**Starting January 1, 2024, NY State requires a boating safety certificate for operators of motorized vessels if you were born on or after January 1, 1978.
Starting January 1, 2025, NY State requires a boating safety certificate for ALL operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age.

All operators, regardless of age, must have a boating safety certificate to operate a personal watercraft - jetski

DATE: May 11th - Saturday
Location: Averill Park & Sand Lake Fire Dept. 35 Eastern Union Turnpike Averill Park, New York 12018
Time: 9am - 5pm

**Fee: $75/pp payable to the Burden Lake Conservation Association the day of the class. Pay via Cash, Venmo to @BLCA-Payments, or write a check to Burden Lake Conservation Association.

If you have any questions, contact Billy Thorpe 518-852-9511 or email hotshotmarineny@gmail.com

Join us to clean up the club house to get it ready for the 2024 season.

The Plant Sale is coming back! Reach out to Judy at: studioj@nycap.rr.com

Saturday May 18th, 2024, from 9AM to 12 NOON

2024 Season Kickoff Dinner: Spring Dinner Fundraiser Event @ Tighe’s Bistro for the BLCA Clubhouse Renovation

We’re Bringing Back Kickoff Dinner @ Tighe’s Bistro. Kickoff the Season with the BLCA.

Join us on Friday, June 7th at 6pm for a Dinner and Party to Celebrate the 2024 Lake Season at Tighe’s Bistro in their back room/deck.

Tickets Include ($55):

• Charcuterie Board App (6pm-7pm)

• Main Course Buffet with Sliced Roast Beef, Chicken Marengo, Eggplant Parmigiana, Green Bean Almandine, Roasted Potatoes, Salad, and Roll (7pm-8pm)

• Dessert

• Coffee/Tea

• Meeting/Music (8pm-10pm)

• Raffle Items and More Fun!

There will be a Cash Bar Open with Wine, Beer, and then a Full Bar in the main area. Come mingle with neighbors, enjoy music, and celebrate the 2024 Lake Season and all the work of the BLCA. Tickets are LIMITED to 60 people total. Tickets sales close on Thursday, May 30th.

Questions? Reach out to wwill27@yahoo.com. Buy Tickets Below via our website. Click and “Add to Cart” the number of tickets you’d like to purchase. Want to pay by check? Email: BurdenLakeConservation@gmail.com with the number of tickets + send check to: Check to BLCA, P.O. Box 656, Averill Park, NY 12018. Same with Venmo: Send $55 per ticket to @BLCA-Payments.

Annual Lake Protector Summit from Lake George Association

We will be live streaming the Annual Lake Protector Summit from Lake George Association. Topics Covered:
Agenda includes:
What is the hemlock woolly adelgid and how is it threatening our forests? (Presented by Tammara Van Ryn of the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program)
What is the Jefferson Project? How is Lake George a “smart lake”? Will technology and big data help preserve water quality? (Presented by Jefferson Project staff and scientists)
What are harmful algal blooms (HABs) and why does Lake George have them? (Presented by Brian Mattes of the Jefferson Project)
What is stormwater pollution and how does it affect the lake? What mitigation projects are being done on both private and public land? (Presented by Jim Lieberum of Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District and Randy Rath of the LGA)
How does your septic system work? (Speaker TBD)
Why are increasing chloride levels bad for the lake? How can you reduce your winter salt application? (Presented by Waterkeeper Chris Navitsky of the LGA)
What can you personally do to help mitigate these water quality threats?

June 21st 6-9 PM
Pub Night with music featuring:
-Well known musician Trevor Wheelock (trevorwheelock.com)
-Food Truck with chef Scott Emmett (E.A.T.S With Emmett) available 6-8PM
$10 adult cover charge/kids free
Hosted by Nancy Fresina

If you'd like to write a check- please pay to the Burden Lake Conservation Association. Cash is accepted. Venmo is accepted to: @BLCA-Payments. Questions? burdenlakeconservation@gmail.com

BURDEN LAKE AT JUNE FARMS

5PM to 9PM @ June Farms 275 Parker Rd, West Sand Lake

Cash Bar - Food Trucks Available - Kids Welcome $5 Admission Fee to Benefit BLCA

July 6th - Rock the Dock 2-5PM @ Alamo’s Waterfront - Live DJ Music “ Bo Knows Music” featuring the 4th Annual Stein Holding Contest- Anchor your watercraft- Suggested Donation $5 per person- Cash or Venmo the BLCA
Hosted by The Weidman’s

If you'd like to write a check- please pay to the Burden Lake Conservation Association. Cash is accepted. Venmo is accepted to: @BLCA-Payments. Questions? burdenlakeconservation@gmail.com

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

7PM @ BLCA Clubhouse Everyone Invited!

Its Back!
Kids Lip Sync
Join us for some fun, prizes, ice cream and a GLOW PARTY!
July 12th at 6:30pm
Burden Lake Conservation Association Club House
$8 per person or $30 for a family of 4 or more.
Hosted by Erica and Evan Thorpe

If you'd like to write a check- please pay to the Burden Lake Conservation Association. Cash is accepted. Venmo is accepted to: @BLCA-Payments.

Questions? burdenlakeconservation@gmail.com

July 26th - Trivia Night @ BLCA Clubhouse 7PM - General knowledge Trivia (including Burden Lake trivia and music trivia) Bring your team of up to 6 people
by Bo Weidman

If you'd like to write a check- please pay to the Burden Lake Conservation Association. Cash is accepted. Venmo is accepted to: @BLCA-Payments. Questions? burdenlakeconservation@gmail.com

8PM @ BLCA Clubhouse Doors Open @ 7:30PM - Show Starts Promptly @ 8PM $20 Prepaid / $25 after 8/2/24 and at the Door Contact Janice Tighe 518-477-8152 - Leave Message

SWING & SWAY

With DOUG & JAZZ ZANTAY Lakeside Music Event 1PM to 3PM

@ the Vandeloo Waterfront
Anchor your Watercraft - Suggested Donation $5 per person

LIVE CLASSIC ROCK MUSIC

2PM to 6PM @ Thorpe/Cioffi Waterfront Live Classic Music on the Lake

Featuring our Own Rick Thorpe on Drums

Warm up with Acoustic Set by Ken Cioffi from 3PM to 4PM

Anchor your Watercraft - Suggested Donation $5 Per Person

August 24 Rain Date

ADULT LIP SYNC CONTEST

At the BLCA Clubhouse Doors open @ 8PM

$20 Per Person at Door (No PayPal or Venmo)