{"id":42777,"date":"2025-06-10T22:09:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T02:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/?p=42777"},"modified":"2025-07-07T13:57:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T17:57:16","slug":"independence-day-weekend-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/2025\/06\/10\/independence-day-weekend-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Independence Day Weekend 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The biggest weekend of the year in Roaming Shores is Independence Day weekend (July 5th \u2013 6th) Check out the following planned events! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note both the RRA Office and Village Hall are closed on July 4th.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Roaming Shores 5K and 1-Mile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1698\" height=\"955\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-5K-and-1-mile.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39231\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Annual Roaming Shores 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run\/Walk will be held this year on Saturday, July 5th beginning at 8am at the Clubhouse!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We had another record-breaking year in 2024 with 224 participants! Our event continues to be one of the largest races in Ashtabula County. Come join in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Roaming Shores 5K\u2019s proceeds benefit our local Safety Services and the STARS Club, which organizes several events in the Shores and the annual Fireworks Display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/OH\/Rome\/RoamingShores5K\">Signup and More Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cardboard Boat Races<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/24-cardboard-boat-races-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/24-cardboard-boat-races-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/24-cardboard-boat-races-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/24-cardboard-boat-races-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/24-cardboard-boat-races-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/24-cardboard-boat-races-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/24-cardboard-boat-races-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/24-cardboard-boat-races.jpg 1698w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Roaming Shores Police Department would like to announce our 7th Annual Lake Roaming Rock Cardboard Boat Race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s race will take place on Saturday July 5, 2025 and will again promptly start at noon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Workshop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In past years, all of those who have participated or attempted to participate in the boat race have come to understand the difficulties in securing the time and materials needed to construct a cardboard boat. In attempts to better secure materials and allow the necessary time needed for the construction of one\u2019s boat, the Roaming Shores Police Department will again be hosting two Cardboard Boat Workshops scheduled for <strong>June 14th<\/strong> and <strong>June 28th<\/strong> from 12:00 to 2:00. The workshops will be held at the clubhouse, tentatively at the small pavilion by the covered bridge. During these workshops, the police department will provide cardboard and various assembly materials to all of those in the community who wish to participate in the 2025 Cardboard Boat Race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions, please contact the Roaming Shores Police Department at 440 563-3135 or by email at <a href=\"&#x6d;a&#x69;&#108;t&#x6f;&#58;&#x72;&#x73;p&#x64;&#64;r&#x6f;&#97;&#x6d;&#105;n&#x67;&#115;h&#x6f;&#114;&#x65;&#115;p&#x64;&#46;&#x6f;&#x72;g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#x72;s&#x70;d&#x40;&#114;&#x6f;&#97;m&#x69;n&#x67;&#115;&#x68;&#111;&#x72;&#101;s&#x70;d&#x2e;&#111;&#x72;&#103;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-cardboard-boat-info.pdf\">More Info<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-cb-waiver.pdf\">Signup &amp; Waiver<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jason Scribben Memorial Volleyball Tournament<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"716\" height=\"955\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-jason-scribben-volleyball.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-jason-scribben-volleyball.jpg 716w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-jason-scribben-volleyball-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-jason-scribben-volleyball-112x150.jpg 112w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-jason-scribben-volleyball-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-jason-scribben-volleyball-600x800.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Jason P. Scribben was a senior at Grand Valley High School and died in a boating accident on Lake Roaming Rock on July 4th, 1998. The volleyball court at beach #1 was dedicated to him. Since 1999, the family has held a 3 on 3 Volleyball Tournament in his honor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year the annual Jason P. Scribben Memorial 3 on 3 Volleyball Tournament will be on July 5th at the Roaming Shores Beach #1 Volleyball Court. The tournament will start at 1pm and registration will begin at 12:00pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please come and join us as we celebrate Jason P. Scribben\u2019s memories and support safe boating on our Lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fireworks<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-fireworks-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-fireworks-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-fireworks-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-fireworks-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-fireworks-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-fireworks-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-fireworks.jpg 1273w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Annual Fireworks Display will be Saturday, July 5th at 10pm, weather permitting. The rain date will be July 6th. The annual display is made possible by the generous donations of our Membership and the fundraising efforts of the STARS Club. The show is best viewed by boat or from the Beach 1 area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Please donate to the Fireworks Fund!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Any contribution sent to the STARS Club will make the fireworks show even bigger and better! Note: The STARS club no longer has its own PO Box, donations may be dropped off at the RRA office. Checks can be made out to the STARS Club. You can also Venmo the STARS Club @rsstarsclub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Light Up the Lake Night<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/light-up-the-lake-25-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/light-up-the-lake-25-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/light-up-the-lake-25-386x500.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/light-up-the-lake-25-116x150.jpg 116w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/light-up-the-lake-25-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/light-up-the-lake-25-150x194.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/light-up-the-lake-25-600x776.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/light-up-the-lake-25-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/light-up-the-lake-25-1583x2048.jpg 1583w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/light-up-the-lake-25-1200x1553.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/light-up-the-lake-25-scaled.jpg 1978w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the fireworks, be sure to \u201clight up the lake\u201d by turning your lights on, both on and off the lake. This annual event is held in honor and memory of Pat Sowry. Help us keep boaters safe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cornhole Tournament<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/cornhole-2024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/cornhole-2024.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/cornhole-2024-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/cornhole-2024-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/cornhole-2024-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/cornhole-2024-600x300.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The STARS Club will be hosting their Annual Cornhole Tournament on Sunday, July 6th. The tournament will be held on the field between the Roaming Shores Clubhouse Pool &amp; Pavilion (13 Roaming Rock Blvd.) Rain or shine. Check-in and Registration starts at 12 Noon, Tournament starts at 1:00pm. (You\u2019ll be able to practice after checking in.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration is $20 per Person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may enter as an individual or a Team. Individual entries will be assigned a teammate via \u201cRandom\u201d Drawing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration is limited to the first 40 Participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants -If you have a regulation Cornhole Board &amp; Bags, please let us know if you are willing to bring for the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-Cornhole-Registration.pdf\">Registration<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-Cornhole-Sponsorship.pdf\">Sponsorship<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The biggest weekend of the year in Roaming Shores is Independence Day weekend (July 5th \u2013 6th) Check out the following planned events! Note both the RRA Office and Village Hall are closed on July 4th. Roaming Shores 5K and 1-Mile The Annual Roaming Shores 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run\/Walk will be held this &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/2025\/06\/10\/independence-day-weekend-2025\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Independence Day Weekend 2025&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,11,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-42777","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-clubs","category-community","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42777","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=42777"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42777\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42777"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=42777"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=42777"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}