Join us at the Kathy Crandall Entertainment Pavilion this Saturday, June 27th for our next Summer Concert. The band for the evening will be Swamp Rattlers with food service by Cove Creek BBQ!

Concerts are free for RRA Members and their guests only. Concerts are tentatively scheduled for 6:00pm to 9:30pm with food service beginning at 5:00pm. Enjoy from Beach 1 or by boat.

Concert days are RRA Special Use days which means there will be no parties greater than 25 guests at Beach 1. Membership cards will be checked upon entry.

The Beach 1 area will be NO WAKE beginning at 5:00pm on concert nights as boaters will be anchoring for the concert. Boaters, there will be an area to park your watercraft marked by buoys near Beach 1. Please park within the buoyed area.

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)

Come join us on June 28 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM outside the Clubhouse for our Lake & Local Market! We’ll have a variety of vendors selling local and homemade goods.

Depending on the success of the market, we’ll host additional markets in July and August. Be sure to come out and support the Lake & Local Market!

Conditions on the lake have resulted in a decision to schedule an algaecide treatment on the northern half of the lake for Tuesday, June 23rd. This includes a line from about Sugar Creek north. The southern half of the lake will not be treated at this time. Therefore, those in the untreated areas, please stay vigilant and avoid any signs of algal blooms.

*Please note that these plans can change due to weather conditions, so please be alert to any updates.

 
1) The lake level will be lowered if necessary to comply with the Ohio EPA requirements for this application. We hope to only lower it 2-4 inches. Please adjust your boat tie downs to accommodate the water level change. 
 
2) Please turn off all fountains or other devices that agitate the lake water in the application area on Tuesday AM. They may be turned back on Thursday AM.

3) The application will be applied during the day of June 23rd.

 
4) Please refrain from any activities on the lake, including boating, jet skis, etc., starting Tuesday, June 23rd to allow the treatment to be effective and to spread in a predictable manner. Boat traffic may resume on Thursday morning, June 25th. The boat ramp will be closed from Tuesday AM until Thursday AM.

5) While the lake is deemed safe following the application, we are closing the beaches Tuesday, June 23rd and reopening them on Thursday, June 25th.  While unlikely, if you observe any undisposed product (a white powder with a bluish tint) after Thursday morning, avoid direct contact and let the office know where it is observed.

6) Do not water your property with water from the lake during the application period.

7) If you live in the southern end of the lake, please avoid contact with any active blooms.  

While these steps may be inconvenient, they are necessary to ensure the best chance for a successful application.

During the application process, there will be a temporary period of approximately 10–15 minutes when residents will not be able to access their road while the sealant cures.

While Suit-Kote will have crews on site to assist with traffic control, please note that if you are exiting your driveway and the sealant is still brown, it has not fully cured. Once cured, the road surface will turn black.

We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your patience and cooperation as we complete these important improvements.

Please note that there will be special restrictions on the lake that day to ensure the safety of the performers, spectators, and those viewing the show from watercraft.

Boating Restrictions

Between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM, the entire lake will be No Wake.

For the safety of the ski team during the performances, a portion of the lake between the Clubhouse area, Beach 2, and Calabria will be closed to all watercraft traffic. This area will be marked with buoys. Please see the map below. There will be a designated area for members who wish to view the show by boat. Boaters must be in position by 1:30 PM for the 2:00 PM show and by 4:30 PM for the 5:00 PM show.

Note: Once you are in position, you may not leave the designated viewing area until the performance has concluded.

Swimming Restrictions

Because the lake swimming barrier at Beach 1 will need to be temporarily removed for the show, Beach 1 will be closed to swimming until the barrier is reinstalled following the final performance.

Be sure to come out and enjoy one or both of these amazing shows! Stick around afterward for a summer concert featuring Thunder Creek beginning at 6:00 PM.

We’ll also have a great lineup of food trucks throughout the day, including Blowing Smoke BBQ and Nita’s Farm Fresh Cafe.

The final work on the Clubhouse is scheduled to be completed this week, and we will finally be able to begin accepting Clubhouse rental reservations starting the week of June 15!

Please note that, following the renovation, new Clubhouse policies and procedures have been adopted. Be sure to review them before submitting your rental request.

Rental Policies:

1. All rentals must be requested in person by the Active Member.
2. A security deposit of $200 is required at the time this request for rental is submitted.
3. It is the property owner’s responsibility to ensure that the rental fee of $300 for Sunday through Thursday or $500 for Friday or Saturday is paid no later than thirty (30) days prior to the rental date. Failure to do so will be considered a cancellation.
4. Cancellations made less than thirty (30) days prior to the rental date will not receive a refund of the rental fee or deposit.
5. An access code will be issued by the office only after all requirements outlined above have been satisfied and will be activated on the day of the rental.
6. Rentals may be booked up to one (1) year in advance. Rental fees are subject to change annually, and the member shall pay the fee established by the Board for the year in which the rental occurs.
7. If the member becomes delinquent during the membership year in which the rental is scheduled even by one (1) day the rental will be canceled, and the security deposit forfeited.

Half Marathon

The inaugural Roaming Shores Half Marathon, hosted by the STARS Club, kicked off the celebration, welcoming both beginner and seasoned runners alike. Nearly 100 runners registered, with 81 crossing the finish line!

Congratulations to all of the participants and finishers!

Thank you to the members of the STARS Club, Stasny Road Racing, and our sponsors for their support in making this event a success!

Thanks also to the Roaming Shores Police Department for leading the pack and helping keep runners safe, as well as the Morgan Hose Fire Department, Rome Fire Department, and SCAD for their support. Special thanks to Ohio Department of Transportation for helping ensure runners’ safety along Route 6!

Last but not least, we wish to give a shout out to Center Creek Designs for their work on the giveaway items for the participants, Bee Can Do Engravings for the awards, and Custom Race Medal for the finisher medals!

Be sure to check out all of the amazing pictures in the full album linked below!

• Half Marathon Album
• Results
• Stasny Road Racing Album

Opening Ceremonies

Following the Half Marathon, the celebration continued with the dedication of the newly renovated clubhouse.

Raising the Flag

The event began with the raising of the flag by the Rock Creek VFW Post 4953 and the playing of our National Anthem.

Clubhouse Dedication

Following the raising of the flag was the dedication of the newly renovated Clubhouse. Deacon and RRA member Jim Kovats led everyone in a prayer.

Those present then heard speeches from 60th Anniversary Committee Chair Mark Dougherty, RRA Board President Scott Soble, and Village Councilor Holly Mayernick.

Longest Member Reception

Immediately following the dedication, a reception was held to honor those members who have owned for 40 years or more!

Members shared memories and stories from their time in the Shores.

Our longest-owning member, Dave Emick, attended with his family. Dave bought his first lot in Roaming Rock Shores in 1966, before there was even a lake!

Ed Cup shared a map (colored with crayon!) that the original salesmen used to sell property in the Shores!

We thank everyone who came to the reception and shared their memories!

Thank you to the Welcome Club and Water Exercise Club for providing the delicious food for the reception and to Leanne (so sorry, I didn’t catch your last name) for making the cake!

• History Album
• Reception Album

Golf Cart & Bicycle Parade

The rain put a damper on the Golf Cart and Bicycle Parade, but we made the most of it and had a lot of fun to round out an amazing day! Thank you to everyone who participated and cheered us on!

• Parade Album

Surprise Concert

Following the Golf Cart and Bicycle Parade, members were treated to a surprise concert in the Clubhouse featuring Backwood Boyz. Thank you to the band for providing a fun and energetic end to a great day of celebration!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Opening Ceremonies and Clubhouse Dedication this past weekend!

We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who played a role in bringing this renovation to life. From contractors and vendors to staff, volunteers, committee members, and all those working behind the scenes, thank you for your time, effort, and dedication to making this project possible.

A special thank you goes to Denny and Howard of Crandall & Co. Builders for their hard work not only throughout the Clubhouse renovation project as a whole, but especially for their dedication this past week, which helped us secure our occupancy permit in time for the celebration.

We know many of you are eager to begin using the Clubhouse again for rentals, meetings, and club functions. While we are incredibly close, there are still a few finishing touches, final details, and logistics to complete before we can officially consider the renovation finished.

The wait is almost over! We expect to have everything wrapped up very soon. Stay tuned for updates and our official announcement!