2024 EVENTS: PARTY + AUCTION, BOAT-IN’S, PAINTING WORKSHOPS

"THE LOVE OF THE LAKE" PARTY &

"ART AND EXPERIENCES OF COBBOSSEECONTEE" SILENT AUCTION

Saturday, July 13, 5-8 PM

Generously hosted by the White Duck

Meet under the tent, rain or shine

Exclusively for CLA members and their guests, so bring your friends!

Hearty Appetizers, Live Music by Tom Morin, Dancing, Cash Bar.

Tickets: $30 donation per person

100% of funds raised from ticket sales and the auction will be used to help protect the lake! Read about the auction below.

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NEW this year, we're adding a silent auction!

Come bid on wonderful experiences on the lake and beautiful pieces of art - all donated by CLA members. Below are just a few examples -- and keep scrolling to read about how you can make a donation to be auctioned off too!

Look for highlights and a preview of auction items in early July.

You must be present to bid, or have someone present to bid for you.

sample Auction Items

UNIQUE LAKE EXPERIENCES - PLUS MORE!

Custom painting by Babs Wheelden of your view of Cobbossee Lake or your favorite Cobbossee photo. Donated by Babs.

6-hour Maine Guide fishing excursion on Cobbossee for 1-2 anglers age 16+. No experience required. Must have a Maine fishing license to participate (license available online at maine.gov). Date/time to be arranged with Zach (April - Nov). Donated by Zach Stewart.

Get a great start in pickleball or refine your skills! Enjoy a one-hour pickleball lesson for 2 individuals at a beautiful lakeside court compliments of Wayde Rankin. Wayde and Jim Hutchinson, a certified pickleball instructor, will deliver the lesson. Paddles will be provided. After the lesson you are welcome to play for another hour. Donated by Wayde and Jim.

Boat tour of Cobbossee with Ryan Eldridge of Maine Cabin Masters. See camps featured on MCM and hear behind-the-scenes stories. Room for 6 so plan ahead with your friends! Mutually convenient date to be determined. Donated by Ryan.

Lighthouse cruise with history and other fun facts of the lake shared by Bill Kieltyka, past President of CLA. Room for 6 on his pontoon boat so plan ahead with your friends. To be scheduled at a mutually convenient time in late July or August. Donated by Bill.

ORIGINAL ART BY CLA MEMBERS - PLUS MORE!

Custom designed and hand-crafted step stool built with walnut and maple featuring hand cut dovetail construction. Made and donated by John Weaver.

Framed 16”x12” watercolor painting of Boothbay Harbor. Painted and donated by Dennis Pollock.

Are you an artist, crafter, or Cobbossee connoisseur?
WILL YOU DONATE YOUR TALENT TO HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR COBBOSSEE?

We are seeking CLA member donations for our Silent Auction, “Art and Experiences of Cobbosseecontee” to be auctioned off on Saturday, July 13th at the "Love of the Lake" Fundraiser at the White Duck Brew Pub.

If you are a painter, sculptor, woodworker, quilter, or other form of artist -- or if you have a passion for the lake that you would like to share (knowledge of our history, expertise on loons, sunset cocktail host, dinner party host, etc) -- please consider sharing your talent with us and making a donation to be auctioned. You'll be sharing your love of the lake with others while raising funds to help protect Cobbossee.

Please use this form to submit donations for our silent auction. We will contact you to collect donations in advance of the party on July 13th.

Please submit donations by Wednesday, June 26th, 2024.

Contact Event Chair, Babs Wheelden with questions (207) 462-8002.

DON'T MISS OUR 2024 BOAT-IN'S!

New to boat-ins? They are casual outdoor parties hosted by CLA members on Saturdays throughout the summer, from 5-7 PM. (They are called "boat-ins" because guests used to arrive by boat... though now most come by car.) Members and their guests of all ages are welcome. Please BYOB and a dish to share if you can. No need to RSVP, just show up!

Thank you to our Boat-in hosts!

July 20: Gail and Jay Rowe and Matt Tardiff, 151 North Shore Lane, Winthrop, North End of the lake

Aug 10: Richard and Wendy Michaud, UPDATED ADDRESS: 86 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Litchfield, South End of the lake

Sept 7: Dean and Cher Palmer, 2 Pine Tree Lane, Manchester, East Side of the lake

PAINTING WORKSHOPS

Friday, July 12 ~ 10-11:30 AM on Picnic Rock

Friday, August 16 ~ time and location to be announced

No experience is needed, we welcome all levels of artistic interest from first-timers to experienced painters.

Enjoy a lesson from CLA member and artist Babs Wheelden. Learn watercolor “Plein Air” painting techniques and create your own watercolor of the beautiful views that surround Lake Cobbossee. Painting supplies will be provided.

Paddle or boat to Picnic Rock (see map to right). Bring something to sit on and a water bottle.

The workshop is FREE. Open to CLA members only - adults & kids ages 12+

This is a "sun only" event. Provide your email when you sign up and we will let you know if weather requires us to cancel.

Limited to the first 16 to sign up for each date.

YOU MUST RSVP TO ATTEND

Just click on the email link below to RSVP. Tell us which date you prefer, your name and experience level, and if you are including a child age 12+.