September 15 – Great Sierra River Clean-Up
On Saturday, September 17th, the South Yuba Citizens League (SYRCL) presents the Greater Yuba Cleanup Day as part of the third annual Great Sierra River Cleanup.
Founded in 1983, SYRCL began as a grassroots campaign to protect the South Yuba River from proposed hydropower dams. Its mission is the protection and restoration of the Yuba River and the Greater Yuba Watershed. Currently based in Nevada City, SYRCL has over 3,500 members and volunteers.
Join Nancy Latimer, the Donner Summit site leader, and other volunteers at the Soda Springs General Store at 9 a.m. on Saturday, the 17th of September, to assist with this very important project.
AND, after the work, comes the fun! A FREE picnic BBQ from 12:00 - 3:30 p.m. with bluegrass music, a recycled trash fashion show and the 1st annual stone skipping competition.
For more details and to register for this fun event, go to the website for the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL).
Green Waste Drop-Off Site / Free Chipping Program
Now that the snow is gone (or most of it!), it’s a great time to create a defensible space for your property for fire safety. That means cleaning out trees, branches and shrubs around your property.
One option is the Green Waste Drop-Off Site at the Soda Springs Ski Area parking lot, available through Monday, September 5th.
This is a great way to get rid of your green waste trimmings created by your defensible space efforts without having to drive to the regional transfer facility. Just follow the signs to the cone areas at the Drop-Off Site.
NOTE: Only green waste; no garbage, rocks, construction debris (lumber, concrete, etc.).
Another option is the Truckee Fire Department’s Free Chipping program. Give the Truckee Fire Department a call at 530/582-7850 to arrange for them to come to your property to chip the green waste. Depending what you choose, the Fire Department will either haul the chippings away or leave them on your lot. To take advantage of this program you must stack your cuttings near the street.
Remember – the purpose of creating a defnsible space around your property is to protect your home, provide a safe area for firefighters and increase the chance of your home surviving a wild fire. PLUS it’s the law!
For additional information, take a look at the many tips provided on the Cal Fire website.
August & September Calendar of Events for Serene Lakes / Donner Summit
August 1 – Boat Registration for Serene Lakes
August 6 - Donner Summit Area Association Board Meeting - Summit Restaurant, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
August 6 – SLCWD Board Meeting, Short Street, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
August 6 – Potluck at Raisbecks, 5468 Bales Road, 5:30 p.m.
August 6 – Gold Rush Lecture & “Charlie Chaplin’s Gold Rush” movie, Lot 1 Homeowner’s Beach, Serene Lakes
August 6 – 7 – Placer County Museums Heritage Trail Tour, includes Donner Summit Historical Society Museum
August 12 – SLCWD Board Meeting, Short Street, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
August 13 – Campfire Sing Along/Storytelling, Lot 1 Homeowner’s Beach, Serene Lakes. Free s-mores.
August 13 – 14 – Donner Summit Historical Society annual celebration of the history of Donner Summit, Soda Springs Road & Donner Pass Road
August 16 – Donner Summit PUD Board Meeting - 53823 Sherritt Lane, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
August 19 – Donner Summit Historical Society benefit dinner, Sugar Bowls’ Lake Mary dining venue. See Donner Summit Historical Society website.
August 20 – Movie Night, Lot 1 Homeowner’s Beach, Serene Lakes, dusk. Free popcorn.
Late August – Scuba divers are welcome to join in a “clean the lake dive”. Certified divers contact Dennis O’Connor at boyo@homeacres.net.
September 3 - Cabin Tour, 3-5 p.m.
September 3 - Movie Night, Lot 1 Homeowner’s Beach, Serene Lakes, dusk. Free popcorn.
September 4 – SLPOA Annual Meeting & BBQ, Lot 1 Homeowner’s Beach, Serene Lakes, 9:30 a.m.
September 5 – SLPOA organizational breakfast
September 6 – Donner Summit PUD Board Meeting - 53823 Sherritt Lane, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
September 9 – SLCWD Board Meeting, Short Street, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
September 16 – SLCWD ballots mailed to all property owners in District.
September 16 – 18 – Clair Tappaan Lodge Yoga Retreat. Participants will do yoga outdoors, learn Tai Chi, take guided hikes.
September 16 – 18 – Clair Tappaan Lodge Fly Fishing Weekend. For beginners to learn the art of fly fishing including rods, reels, tackle. Instruction & demonstrations. Fish-Out on Sunday.
September 20 – Donner Summit PUD Board Meeting - 53823 Sherritt Lane, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m
Serene Lakes Days – July 30th & 31st – Schedule of Events
Once again it’s “Serene Lakes Days”! A weekend of fun and frolic in the quaint community of Serene Lakes.
The following schedule is tentative, subject to condition of lawn and street after the harsh winter. Check Event Board on Friday, July 29th for final details.
Volunteers are always welcome! To volunteer, attend Serene Lakes Days Volunteer Happy Hour Friday, July 29th, 5:30 – 7:00 pm at the Homeowners Beach – Lot 1 OR call Sharon Ruffner (916.716.9433) or Julie Africa (916.624.5751).
SATURDAY, JULY 30th
9:30 Horseshoe Tournament sign ups
Volleyball sign ups – a team of 6-8, choose a name, limit 16 teams
Running Broad Jump (ages 3-17)
10:00 Horseshoe Tournament begins - Singles
Chalk Art
10:30 3-Legged Races
11:00 Sack Races
11:30 Peanut Spoon Races (10 & under only)
12:00 Volleyball Preliminaries – a self-judged event
1:00 Swimming Races & Lake Swim (Lot 1 Beach)
Wacky Float Race (after swimming races)
1:30-ish Tug of War (Lot 1 Beach)
2:30 Water Balloon Toss (Street in front of Lot 1)
Potluck/Barbeque
6:00 Bring your meat to cook on the big BBQ, plates, utensils, something to drink & based on the first letter of your last name, bring 1 of the following (enough to serve a family of 10-12)
A-H Side Dish I-N Dessert O-Z Salad
Street Dance
7:00 – 9:30 DJ music provided by Creative Sound Entertainment, Lot 1
SUNDAY, JULY 31st
8:00 Serene Lakes Run – 2 miles, Age Divisions
*** Traffic will be stopped temporarily on racecourse ***
8:30 Running Races – Short Sprints
*** Traffic will be stopped temporarily on racecourse ***
9:00 Bicycle Races – Helmets Required
*** Traffic will be stopped temporarily on racecourse ***
9:00 Canoe/Kayak/Sailboat Race sign ups at HQ Table
Each contestant registers boat & receives number to affix to boat
9:30 Volleyball Finals
10:00 Horseshoe Tournament – Doubles
10:30 Canoe Races
11:00 Kayak Races
12:00 Sailboat Races
June & July Calendar of Events for Serene Lakes / Donner Summit
June 21 – Donner Summit PUD Board Meeting - 53823 Sherritt Lane, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
June 25 – Fire Committe Meeting, 9:00 a.m.
June 26 – Donner Summit Area Association (DSAA) Serene Lakes Cleanup - Meet at Soda Springs General Store, 10:00 a.m.
July 2 - Donner Summit Area Association Community Picnic - Donner Summit Lodge Backyard, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 3 - Independence Day Celebration in Serene Lakes - Parade, Boat Race & BBQ
- Craft Faire, Lot 1 Homeowner’s Beach, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Chili Cook-Off, Lot 1 Homeowner’s Beach, 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Boat Races, Boat Ramp, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
July 3 - Sierra lakes County Water District Information Meeting - Serene Lakes Lot 1 Homeowner’s Beach, 2:00 p.m.
July 5 - Donner Summit Area Association Board Meeting - Summit Restaurant, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
July 5 - Deadline for next SLPOA Newsletter
July 8 - SLCWD Board Meeting, Short Street, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
July 15 - SLPOA Newsleter release (appx).
July 16 - Movie Night, Serene Lakes, Lot 1 Homeowner’s Beach
July 19 - Donner Summit PUD Board Meeting - 53823 Sherritt Lane, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
July 23 - Campfire Sing Along, Lot 1 Homeowner’s Beach
July 30-31 - Serene Lakes Days
