Events & Press – Lake Rescue Association

FRIDAY, JULY 4 1-4pm (Rain date July 5)

22nd Annual LRA Independence Day Picnic

Come on out to meet new neighbors and reunite with old ones at our annual picnic - the LRA's biggest event of the year! We will have live music by Sammy Blanchette, food from Johnny's Kitchen, ice cream from ocreemo, games, a raffle, and more! We look forward to seeing you all there! Purchase your tickets here.

SUNDAY, JUNE 15 11:59pm ET

**Apparel order deadline** Get summer ready with new LRA gear!

We’re excited to unveil this season’s Lake Rescue Association merchandise — featuring a brand-new design by Ludlow-based Wavy Grape Studio!

This year’s limited-run collection includes:

Super-soft hoodies and tees with a fresh summer look. Order here by June 15th.
Lake Rescue & Pauline picnic blankets. Order here while supplies last.
Custom-engraved bottle openers (a fan favorite!). Order here while supplies last.

Hoodie and tee orders close Sunday, June 15 at 11:59 PM — don’t miss out!

All items will be available for pick-up at the LRA Picnic on July 4th. Need an alternate pickup time? Just reach out — we’re happy to help coordinate.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Order deadline for LRA winter apparel & bottle opener

The LRA winter apparel is here! Get cozy this winter with our LRA winter flannel pants, shorts and beanie. We are proud to offer these fabulous items in collaboration with our friends at Blanchette Sporting Goods. Proceeds go to the Lake Rescue Association. Order apparel at the link here by November 1.

The Lake Rescue Association bottle opener makes a perfect stocking stuffer for friends and family! Order yours by November 1 here.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Time sheet due for milfoil volunteer hours

Please add your volunteer hours to the online form here.

If you cannot access this form, you may print out the paper form and email it to gothomson131vt@gmail.com.

Thank you for all your help in mitigating the spread of milfoil!

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Applications due for LRA Board Seat positions

Would you like to get more involved in improving the health of Lake Rescue and Lake Pauline? The Lake Rescue Association Board has several openings on the Board and is looking for interested members to apply! If you are interested in taking a role on the Board, take a few minutes to answer the questions on this form. Applications are due by end of day on Monday September 30th.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 12noon

Ludlow Rotary Club 25th Annual Duck Race

On Saturday, August 24th at 12noon, the Ludlow Rotary Club will be holding its Annual Duck Race. Rubber duckies, purchased by individuals and businesses, will be dumped into the Black River from the Depot Street bridge and finish at the Walker Bridge. Proceeds from duckie sales this year will go towards the Lake Rescue Association and our efforts to keep Lake Pauline and Lake Rescue healthy for all.

Ducks may be purchased from LRC Rotarians, Lake Rescue Association Board Members, and through the LRC website here.

PRESS

DUCKS BOB DOWN THE BLACK RIVER FOR 25TH ANNUAL DUCK RACE

LUDLOW, Vt. WCAX (August 24, 2024) by Connor Ullathorne

After a year off due to last year’s July floods, rubber ducks splashed into the waters in Ludlow for the 25th annual race.

Bobbing up and down in a race between bridges, onlookers peered across waters as the 25th annual duck race splashed through Ludlow.

The Ludlow Rotary Club threw around 850 rubber ducks into the flowing waters of the Black River Saturday, hoping to raise money for multiple local organizations, and promote a weekend of fun after a tough year for the town.

“It’s always been a big event here, but in the last 12, 14 months these things like this are even more important and more vital to get out even when you’ve got a duck in the race or you’re just coming to watch and see some of the community members, it’s just good to get out,” Brendan McNamara, Ludlow Municipal Manager said.

Read full article here.

JOB POSTING: MILFOIL INSPECTOR / GREETER

LUDLOW, Vt. (February 8, 2024) – The Lake Rescue Association has a part-time position available this summer for a Milfoil Inspector / Greeter at the Lake Rescue Fishing Access Boat Ramp in Ludlow, VT. The position involves working six hours per day on up to three days per week (typically Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and major holidays from Memorial Day to Labor Day). The position pays $20/Hour. The job includes paid training with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation. Responsibilities include screening and data logging of incoming and outgoing watercraft such as motorboats, fishing boats, kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, etc. looking for evidence of invasive water species such as Eurasian milfoil. Interested candidates should send a resume to George Thomson at gothomson131vt[at]gmail[dot]com.

LAKE RESCUE ASSOCIATION'S 90th ANNUAL MEETING

LUDLOW, Vt. (August 8, 2023) – The Lake Rescue Association (LRA) president Bruce Zanca opened their annual meeting on Aug. 5 by acknowledging the recent flooding, and getting right to the agenda to leave time for questions, concerns, and comments.

Board treasurer Kevin Golmont went over assets and expenditures, stating the board had $359,809 in cash and investments as of June 30. “It looks like we’re cash rich at the moment,” Golmont said, “but we have some big expenditures coming up,” which included milfoil maintenance that started in June, and can cost the board over $60,000 in one year. They still encourage donations, which are tax deductible, to the nonprofit organization. Continue reading...