posted June 6, 2025
~ Attention Boaters! Free VESSEL SAFETY CHECK, Saturday, June 7th from 9:00 a.m. to noon! Stop in for your Vessel Safety Check at the Manchaug Pond boat ramp.
Come by land or lake – with any size vessel, motorized, paddled, pedaled or sail – our certified examiner will help you get your boat safe and legal for the season. Pass and you can display your hull decal for all to see. For more information visit our website event page.
In case of rain/poor weather conditions, check our website/Facebook feed for cancellation.
Start your day on a peaceful note with our Kayak and Coffee event—where adventure meets relaxation! Join fellow outdoor enthusiasts for a morning paddle on the water, get your kayak, bring your coffee, and enjoy good conversation.
Whether you’re an experienced kayaker or a first-timer, this is the perfect way to connect with nature, meet new people, and kickstart your day with a calm mind and a warm cup.
Meet at Blueberry Island or join the group as we pass your waterfront. Also stop in to the Vessel Safety Check at the state boat ramp to get your kayak, canoe or other vessel a decal and a free safety inspection.
This series will take place every other Saturday, weather permitting: June 7, June 21, July 5, July 19, August 2, August 16. There is no cost to join, but, as it is organized by the FUNdraising Committee, donations are accepted to help support the work of the Manchaug Pond Foundation for the lake and future community events.
Over coffee and pastry, open the summer season with lake neighbors and friends talking old times, new opportunities to get involved, and special initiatives/programs for Manchaug Pond.
- Pay your dues, make a donation, or join and get a Welcome packet filled with information about Manchaug Pond and our conservation work;
- Tour our D.A.S.H. boat (Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting) which will be out on the water in July and August to address invasive weeds. Volunteer as divers and crew members are needed to form multiple teams;
- View the informational display highlighting the 3 EPA/MassDEP s.319 Non Point Source Pollution grants secured to help improve water quality around the lake and in the watershed;
- Check out our water monitoring, testing, and survey equipment and plan a time to observe or volunteer… on-lake and in the watershed, we’re looking at lake and source stream health: invasive species, nutrients, bacteria, algae, and more!
- Visit our new FUNdraising Committee’s table:
- Sign-up for the July 4th Boat Decorating Contest sponsored this year by Vanderzicht Towing;
- Buy a poker hand for the upcoming On-lake Poker Run
- Sponsor The DAM Race 5K Run, 3K Health Walk;
- Register for your race day t-shirt;
- Join the Committee!
- Brochures for the taking on Boat Safety, Hobby Farming, Lawn and Landscaping Care, etc;
- Purchase MPF Gear, Manchaug Pond Lake Art, Photos, Flares and more!
- Take a chance 50/50 Raffle!
See you there!
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