5K & 1-Mile

The Annual Roaming Shores 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk will be held this year on Saturday, July 4th, beginning at 8:00 AM at the Clubhouse!

Our race continues to be one of the largest racing events in the county! Be sure to register ahead of time to secure your shirt size and registration discount!

More Info & Sign Up

Thank you, Sponsors!

Cardboard Boat Races

Make your designs a reality and join the Roaming Shores Police Department at noon on July 4th as they host their 8th Annual Cardboard Boat Race at Beach 1.

The Challenge: Design and build a person-powered corrugated cardboard boat capable of racing a 200-yard course on Lake Roaming Rock. Boats may be powered by canoe paddles, oars, kayak paddles, approved mechanical paddle wheels, sails, or raw muscle power.

For more information, including the rules and waiver, see the links below. There will be another Cardboard Boat Workshop on Saturday, June 27th, from noon to 2:00 PM.

For questions, contact the Roaming Shores Police Department at rspd@roamingshorespd.org.

• Race Info & Rules
• Sign Up & Waiver

Workshop

Jason Scribben Memorial Volleyball Tournament

Jason P. Scribben was a senior at Grand Valley High School who tragically lost his life in a boating accident on Lake Roaming Rock on July 4, 1998. In his memory, the volleyball court at Beach #1 was dedicated to him. Since 1999, Jason’s family and friends have held an annual 3-on-3 volleyball tournament in his honor.

This year, the Jason P. Scribben Memorial 3-on-3 Volleyball Tournament will take place on July 4 at the Roaming Shores Beach #1 Volleyball Court. Registration will begin at 10:00 AM, and the tournament will start at 11:00 AM. The entry fee is $30 per team, which helps cover the cost of awards.

Jason’s family is no longer able to provide lunch for participants. Players are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and beverages to stay hydrated throughout the day. Food trucks and the Roaming Shores concession stand will also be available.

A special thank you to the community, friends, family members, and both new and returning players who continue to make this event fun, competitive, and a meaningful tribute to Jason each year.

Registration

Fireworks

One of the highlights of summer is our annual Roaming Shores Fireworks Display! This year’s show is scheduled for Saturday, July 4th, at 10:00 PM, weather permitting. The rain date will be July 5th.

The annual display is made possible by the generous donations of our membership and the tireless efforts of the STARS Club! The show is best viewed by boat or from the Beach 1 area.

As the fireworks display is launched from Beach 2, please note that the entire Beach 2 area will be closed on the afternoon of the show. There is no set time for Beach 2’s closure, as it is determined by the fireworks company.

Boaters: Please anchor your boats around the buoys (rather than farther down the lake) for safety and the best view of both lower and aerial displays. Try to be in place by 9:30–9:45 PM.

On fireworks night, the entire lake will be NO WAKE beginning at 8:00 PM until dawn the following morning.

Light Up the Lake Night

Following the fireworks, be sure to “Light Up the Lake” by turning on your lights, both on and off the lake.

This annual event is held in honor and memory of Pat Sowry. Help us keep boaters safe!

Sand Sculpture Contest – July 5th

Get your family and friends together for a fun Sand Sculpture Contest at Beach 1! This event will be held on July 5th beginning at 10:00 AM.

Event Information

• Registration: Sunday, July 5th at 10:00 AM

• Registration Fee: FREE

• Who Can Participate: Family teams of all ages

• Location: Beach 1 (by the Main Clubhouse)

• Event Time: 10:00 AM – Noon

• Judging Begins: Noon

• Awards: Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners

Rules

Teams must provide their own buckets, shovels, and tools. Teams may use only sand, water, shells, and other natural beach materials — no colored sand or other additives are permitted.

Judging Criteria

Total of 25 points possible:

• Creativity & Originality: 1–10 points

• Level of Difficulty: 1–5 points

• Overall Appeal: 1–10 points

STARS Cornhole Tournament – July 5th

The STARS Club will host its Annual Cornhole Tournament on Sunday, July 5th. The tournament will be held on the field between the Roaming Shores Clubhouse Pool & Pavilion (13 Roaming Rock Blvd.), rain or shine.

Check-in and registration begin at Noon, with the tournament starting at 1:00 PM.

Registration is $20 per person.

You may enter as an individual or as a team. Individual entries will be assigned a teammate via a random drawing.

Registration is limited to the first 40 participants.

Registration

Food Trucks

We have a great lineup of food trucks!

• July 4th @ Noon: Cheesy Squeezy & Crooked Tacos

• July 5th @ 10:00 AM: Scribblers Coffee Truck & Cookies to Go

• July 5th @ 11:00 AM: Little Charlie’s Bakery

• July 5th @ Noon: Tornado Potato Curls & Mary’s Urban Kitchen

It’s going to be an amazing weekend — don’t miss it!

As part of our Rockin’ 60th Summer Celebration, members and guests gathered June 13th and 14th to celebrate the founding of Roaming Rock Shores!

The festivities began Saturday morning with the Kids Fishing Tournament, where young anglers tried their luck to catch the biggest fish of the day.

Throughout the day, members enjoyed food trucks, fellowship, and beautiful weather before gathering along the shoreline for two outstanding water ski shows. Brenda McDonald was also on hand with a variety of exclusive 60th Anniversary apparel and merchandise, giving residents an opportunity to show their community pride and commemorate this milestone year. The evening concluded with a concert by Thunder Creek at the Kathy Crandall Entertainment Pavilion, providing a perfect ending to a great day on the lake.

Sunday’s Family & Kids Day brought even more excitement, with beach yoga, games, an obstacle course, bounce houses, face painting, and activities. Families enjoyed lunch, frozen treats, and live entertainment from Danimal the Balloon Blowing Clown and Jungle Terry, whose performances delighted children and adults alike.

Just as the weekend festivities wrapped up, Mother Nature reminded us who is really in charge with a powerful storm that arrived shortly after the final show concluded.

Events like these are only possible because of the incredible volunteers who generously give their time and talents to our community. We extend our sincere thanks to the members of the 60th Anniversary Committee for their months of planning and coordination. We are also grateful to the volunteers from the STARS Club, Polar Bear Club, Fishing Club, Yoga Club, and the Roaming Shores Police Department for helping make the weekend a success.

A special thank you goes to Terri Pilarczyk for volunteering her time and artistic talents to provide face painting for our younger residents throughout the day.

We would also like to thank our performers, food vendors, and everyone who attended the events. Seeing neighbors reconnect, families spend time together, and new memories being made is what community celebrations are all about.

As we continue our Rockin’ 60th Summer Celebration, we invite everyone to enjoy the photo albums from Founding Weekend and relive some of the wonderful moments that made this event so special. Thanks go out to Jan Dougherty, Lisa Breier, Wendy Carley, and Betsy Jancigar for your photo contributions!

Thank you for helping make Roaming Shores’ 60th Anniversary a celebration to remember!

• Founding Weekend Album
• Ski Show Album (photographer: Lisa Breier)

Join us June 13th and 14th as Roaming Rock Shores continues its Rockin’ 60th Summer Celebration with a fun-filled Founding Weekend honoring 60 years of Lake Roaming Rock! This exciting weekend will feature live entertainment, family activities, food trucks, water ski shows, and much more at Beach 1 and the Clubhouse area.

Saturday, June 13th

The weekend kicks off Saturday morning at 10:00 AM with the Kids Fishing Tournament at Beach 1. Young anglers will compete for bragging rights, with the child catching the biggest fish winning a $25 prize.

Beginning at Noon, food trucks will be serving throughout the day, including Blowing Smoke BBQ and Emergency Meatballs.

The excitement continues with two Water Ski Shows presented at 2:00 PM and again at 5:00 PM. These performances are sure to be a crowd favorite!

Important info regarding the Water Ski Show.

At 6:00 PM, wrap up the evening with a live concert by Thunder Creek. The band will perform classic rock and rock hits as members and guests gather lakeside to celebrate the founding of our community.

Sunday, June 14th – Family & Kids Day

Sunday’s activities are centered around family fun and children’s entertainment.

The day begins at 10:00 AM with Beach Yoga for Kids & Parents, offering a relaxing and fun way to start the morning together by the lake.

At 11:00 AM, Kids Activities will begin and include:

• Obstacle Course
• Kids Games
• Face Painting
• Bounce House
• Rock Creek Library activities

Lunch will begin at Noon with hotdogs and burgers served by the STARS Club, Polar Bear Club, and the Roaming Shores Police Department.

Also at Noon, the Fro Yo Food Truck will arrive, with a free item available for the first 100 kids.

At 1:00 PM, enjoy a performance by Danimal the Balloon Blowing Clown, followed by Jungle Terry at 3:00 PM with exciting animal encounters and educational entertainment for the whole family.

We hope you’ll join us for this special weekend as we celebrate 60 years of memories, community, and fun at Lake Roaming Rock!

The project was initiated by Al Rubosky, whose dedication to the Fishing Club and the lake helped set the effort in motion. Though Al is no longer with us, he is sorely missed by the club, and members view the work as part of the legacy he left behind. The next Roaming Shores Fishing Club meeting is scheduled for May 4.

WHAT IS HATHA YOGA:  It is a wholistic mind-body-spirit approach to yoga combining breath practices, postures and meditation.

WHO:  This class is suited for beginner’s, although all levels are welcome.  Each participant will work at their own level and pace.  Adjustments can be made for any physical challenges.  All participants will be asked to sign a required waiver at their first class.

WHEN: Classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm, on the following dates for
2026.

JUNE
6.1, 6.3, 6.8, 6.10, 6.15, 6.17, 6.22, 6.24, 6.29

JULY
7.6, 7.8, 7.13, 7.15, 7.20, 7.22, 7.27, 7.29

AUGUST
8.3, 8.5, 8.10, 8.12, 8.17, 8.19, 8.24, 8.26

WHERE:  We practice indoors at the Club House at Beach 1. 

WHAT TO BRING: Please bring a mat, yoga strap, beach towel/blanket and 2 yoga blocks if you have them.  Note – the floor is hard, so you may find it useful to double mat.

If you would like to practice from a chair, there are plenty of folding chairs at the Club House.

INSTRUCTOR: Michelle Vanderlip, 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training certified. Substitutes from the Roaming Shores community may occur as needed.

New and returning students — If you are interested in signing up for information on upcoming sessions of the Roaming Shores Yoga Club, please send an email with your contact information (lot number, mailing address, email and cell number) to mcvanderlip@sbcglobal.net

Questions – please call Michelle at 216.509.1457

Roaming Shores Yoga Club

President – Michelle Vanderlip

Treasurer/Secretary – Ellen Petersen

Men’s Golf League is starting April 30!

• Place: Hemlock Springs Golf Course
• Arrive: 3:45 pm Thursdays
• Tee Up: Thursdays @ 4:15 – 4:30pm
• Season: Last Thursday in April till end-September
• One Time Fee: $35
• Weekly $3 Fee to join in the prizes for weekly competition
• Contact: John Justice, 440-813-3469 or just show up April 30.

Women’s Golf League is starting May 28!

• Place: Hemlock Springs Golf Course
• Arrive: 8:30 am Thursdays
• Tee Up: Thursdays @ 9:00 am
• Season: Last Thursday in May till first Thursday in September
• Contact: Debbie Boehm, 440-563-5441 or just show up May 28.

This event is open to all Members and their guests. Participants must be 18 years or older and registered in advance.

We will play 10 games, with each winner receiving a brand-new or like-new (gently used) designer purse!

Your $35 ticket includes:

• 10 Bingo sheets (3 cards per sheet)
• Light refreshments
• BYOB

Additional Bingo cards will be available for purchase on the day of the event. We will also have a basket raffle and a 50/50 drawing.

Registration & Payment:

• Venmo: @rsstarsclub
• Mail a check to:
  STARS Club
  P.O. Box 8
  Rome, OH 44085

Pre-registration ends May 8th.

Location:
Sacred Heart Church
3049 OH-45
Rock Creek, OH 44084

Following the tremendous success of our annual 5K, the STARS Club is excited to host a new Half Marathon planned for Saturday, May 23, 2026, Memorial Day weekend, to kick off and celebrate Lake Roaming Rock’s 60th Anniversary!

This scenic, mostly flat course loops around beautiful Lake Roaming Rock and showcases the charm of the Roaming Shores community.

Building on the success of past races, this event is perfect for both seasoned runners and first-time half marathon participants.

USATF Certified Course (OH26014JHP)

Race Route

Thanks to the efforts of Mark Dougherty and Barb Buckley, we have a Fireworks Company that will be able to put on a show for July 4th which is also America’s Birthday and the pinnacle of our 60th Anniversary! Thank you to everyone who reached out with possible contacts. 

Please consider contributing to the Fireworks Fund

The fireworks display is organized by the STARS Club and is funded through donations and fundraising efforts. If you enjoy the fireworks, please consider donating to help make this year’s anniversary show a night to remember!

How to Donate to the Fireworks Fund

Any contribution to the STARS Club directly supports the fireworks display.

Donations may be:

• Dropped off at the RRA Office
• Included with your Dues and Assessments payment (please use a separate check)
• Checks should be made payable to STARS Club
• You may also donate via Venmo: @rsstarsclub

Thank you for your continued support and for helping make our 60th Anniversary celebration show unforgettable!

Sign-in begins at 1:00 PM and ends at 2:45 PM. The DJ starts at 1:00 PM, and the plunge begins at 3:00 PM!

Visit the Polar Bear Club’s website to learn how you can support the plunge as a plunger, business sponsor, or spectator.

T-Shirt and Hoodie Orders

To assist us in our efforts, we are taking orders in advance for our annual plunge t-shirts and hoodies. T-shirts will sell for $15, zipped hoodies $35, and pullover hoodies $30 each. Payment in advance is required at the time of order and the last day we can accept an order is Feb. 20^th.  Make checks payable to RSPBC and mail to 1513 Morning Star Dr, Roaming Shores, OH 44084.  Any individual who wishes to donate to this years’ plunge, please mail your check to this same address.  Questions, 440-812-1055.

Why We Do It

The funds raised from this initiative will play a pivotal role in supporting various educational and community programs. Among the beneficiaries are the Jeffrey B. Meddock Memorial Scholarship at Pymatuning Valley Schools, which serves as a lasting tribute to an esteemed individual, and the Grand Valley Schools student programs established in memory of Emily Plickert. Additionally, the Jefferson Area Local Schools Academic Boosters will receive support, further enhancing the resources available for academic enrichment. Furthermore, the Thomas Zirkle Memorial ATECH Scholarship stands to benefit from these efforts, contributing to the advancement of technology education. Lastly, the Roaming Shores Kids’ Breakfast with Santa event will also receive assistance, ensuring the continuation of this heartwarming tradition for the community.