Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce presents a list of business openings and activities on South Bass Island. Click the link below.
Fire Department Cancels Put-in-Bay Clambake
Put-in-Bay Volunteer Fire Department cancels 2020 clambake:
It is with a heavy heart that, after over 40 years of hosting our annual Clambake, Put-in-Bay Volunteer Fire Department has decided to cancel this year’s event. Many factors lead to this decision, but the first and foremost reason is the health and safety of our volunteers and our community.
Please understand that we appreciate your continued support. Our department will miss this event just as much as you.
Be safe everyone!
Yardworks Offers More than Mowing
Despite the intermittent rain we’ve received, it hasn’t been enough to abate the current drought conditions. Your grass may not need mowing, but Yardworks offers other lawn care services such as watering, overgrowth clearing along property lines, shrub trimming, mulching, edging along driveways 
and sidewalks, herbicide application and more. Give Yardworks a call today to give your landscape an updated look. 419-285-2147 or e-mail yardworkspib “at” yahoo.com
Call today! 419-285-2147
Put-in-Bay Garden Club Looks to End Season Without Programs
Early July saw the end of mayfly season, and the Garden Club removal of the mayfly nets covering the hanging baskets in DeRivera park. A BIG thanks to Donna D’amico, Kathy Schrader, and Bob Hilt, who ran the lift. Thanks also goes to Mike McCabe for the use of his lift.
After having to cancel the July program, the Garden Club Board has decided to cancel the programs on August 13th and the season-end potluck dinner on September 10th. The Garden club continues the daily watering of the hanging baskets, as well as the upkeep of the six gardens around DeRivera Park. Please consider volunteering for projects, committee chair positions, or as an officer for the 2021 season. Contact any of the garden club current officers for details.
Put-in-Bay Auction Benefits Nature & Wildlife Center
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Lake Erie Islands Nature & Wildlife Center’s 8th Annual Pig Roast is Wednesday, August 5th!
This year, delicious meals of Rob Hard’s spit-roasted pork, potatoes from the Goat, corn on the cob, and a tasty dessert by Pauline Garsteck, will be available for pick up at the Goat or delivery to your home. Tickets are available based on pick up times to keep everything running smoothly. Pick up times are 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, and 7:00pm–or, choose to have your food delivered!
Prices are $15 for pick up and $18 for delivery. Purchase tickets by calling 419-285-3037, or buy online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pig-roast-tickets-114159018698?aff=efbeventtix . Enjoy a wonderful meal with minimal contact so we can all stay safe during these crazy times of Covid and support the Nature & Wildlife Center, too.
The annual auction with the Pig Roast is now live! Check out the amazing auction items donated by Put-in-Bay’s finest. Start placing your bids at www.32auctions.com/leinwcpigroast. The auction item list is available HERE; visit the auction website for pictures and to bid! Bidding will end Thursday, August 6, at 10 am. Winners announced on Facebook Live at Noon (winners also receive email notification).
As many of you know, the Nature & Wildlife Center has not been able to open this summer due to safety concerns and construction delays from the Covid-19 pandemic. Like many businesses, this has caused quite a bit of financial strain for the Nature & Wildlife Center. Due to the strict (but necessary) health and safety guidelines, The Center canceled the majority of their fundraisers; in fact, the Pig Roast To Go & Online Auction is the only major fundraiser this year. All of the proceeds from the Online Auction and Pig Roast tickets will go to our general fund (operating costs & wages) for the Nature & Wildlife Center. Please take a look at the amazing auction items and place your bids! Your money is going to a great cause to help the Nature & Wildlife Center continue our education programming. From Nature Camp and school groups, to tours at the Center, we do our best to promote the conservation of and education about the flora, fauna, and lands of the Lake Erie Islands for both islanders and island visitors.
We greatly appreciate your continued support of the Lake Erie Islands Nature & Wildlife Center!
Be well,
Renee Fultz
Director
Lake Erie Islands Nature & Wildlife Center
Island Green Week Cancelled for 2020
Due to the extended restrictions in Ohio, Lake Erie Islands Conservancy cancels the popular Bass Islands Green Week for 2020. It is in the best interest to postpone most events until next year when LEIC can open up events to larger groups while still staying smart about the health of visitors. Lake Erie Islands Nature and Wildlife Center is still having the annual Pig Roast on Wednesday, August 5. It will be take-out or delivered to your door this year. For tickets, call 419-285-3037, or visit their website at www.lakeerieislandswildlife.
The LEINWC will hold an online auction of donated items–great stuff this year! The auction will be up on Thursday, July 30, and run through August 6. Watch for more details on www.lakeerieislandswildlife.
Discovery Packs with which to explore the island are still for sale; call 419-285-3037.
The Dedication of Cooper’s Woods Preserve is postponed from August 2 until Thursday, September 24, 2020. All are invited to attend a short ceremony at 2:30pm in the Preserve parking lot adjacent to the Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church. Light refreshments and cake will be served at The Goat Restaurant immediately following. Lake Erie Islands Conservancy will hold a short, annual meeting at 3:30pm at the Goat Restaurant to elect board members and officers.
Lisa Brohl, Chair, Lake Erie Islands Conservancy