Kahshe Lake RA
Kahshe Lake Gravenhurst, ON, Canada

First skim of ice on the lake this morning!

News update from KLRA President Marg Taylor: Information Session Being Held In an effort to keep everyone up to date on the recent Blue Green Algae outbreak on Kahshe Lake, our Lake Steward Ron Pearson, will be presenting and answering questions on this topic tomorrow. WHEN: Saturday November 14th at 6:00 P.M. ET on Kahshe Lake Community’s. Facebook page;. ... To attend the Presentation: You must belong to the @KahsheLakeCommunity Facebook page that was created and is maintained by Lauren Koenig. Please join as soon as possible if you wish to attend the presentation. Below is the link to the presentation https://fb.me/e/3b739vd6g

Some additional information from the Town of Gravenhurst:

An important message from KLRA President, Marg Taylor: ' This morning I learned of a POSITIVE TEST for BLUE-GREEN ALGAE from the Simcoe Muskoka Health Unit. Positive result location: West side of Kahshe Lake from a sample off of Oak Road. ... I have contacted Gravenhurst Mayor Paul Kelly and they have just issued the announcement on the Town Web Site. At that time I also requested signs be placed at entry to the lake, which has now been ordered and also that Nagaya Beach area be closed. Further asks will be made to the town regarding the need for on going water quality testing of the Nagaya Beach area and the lake through the Town to the Simcoe Muskoka Health unit. Please do not drink the water and it is very important that you read the precautions set out by the Town and Simcoe Muskoka Health unit! Ron Pearson our Lake Stewart has added this information and plans to add more to our January Newsletter: The three contributors to nutrient loading where we can make a difference include: Pumping out and having our septic systems (tanks/leaching beds) inspected on a regular basis; Managing our shorelines to keep them as natural and as vegetated as possible to minimize soil erosion directly into the lake, and; Completely avoiding the use of phosphorus or nitrogen fertilizers on any existing lawns, gardens or flower beds in the vicinity of the shoreline. Other sources that are beyond our control include wildlife feces, rain-fall and in-flow from rivers/other lakes. Please see the link below for all the information available at this time. https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org//bluegreenalgae_copy1. Marg Taylor. R.N. President of KLRA

The results are in! Our 2020 Photo Contest winners have been announced. Check out all the entries (a record 175 photos were submitted) on the website at: https://kahshelake.ca/2020-Winners Photo credit to Steve Minns, First Place Life on Kahshe

Kahshe Lake Takes on The Big Screen! Stunning aerial views, nature up close and snapshots of life on Kahshe it’s all part of a heart-soaring video by Randy Craig premiering on the big screen at Kahshe Cares 2020. For one night only (Wed. Sept. 2nd) see the lake you love as you’ve never seen it and help us as we raise funds to support Gravenhurst Against Poverty at the Muskoka Drive In Theatre !... We also have music by DJ Scott Dunlop of Muskoka Music Source , a brand new song for Kahshe by Facebook sensation Steve Rae, and the main movie feature The Peanut Butter Falcon - the film that won audiences' hearts at last fall's film festival circuit. Did we mention great draw prizes including a day of golf for four at Muskoka Bay Resort ? Tickets available at: https://kahshelake.ca/event-3922296 ($60 a car for 4 people - $15 each additional person). Gates open at 6:30pm. Movie starts at sundown. Social distanced parking. On-site washrooms and snack bar with COVID protocols in place. (Rain date: Thurs. Sept. 3rd)

Kahshe's own Steve Rae and Kahshe Cares 2020 in the news! (with Gravenhurst Against Poverty)

TODAY'S THE DAY! We're heading to the Muskoka Drive In Theatre TONIGHT raising funds for Gravenhurst Against Poverty A few tickets are available at: https://kahshelake.ca/event-3922296... We'll be tailgating to music with Kahshe's own DJ Scott Dunlop, singing-a-along to a live performance by The Balladeer of Boyd Island @SteveRae. Come out and see Randy Craig's video highlighting the stunning views of Kahshe Lake. Everyone in attendance has the chance to win one of the fabulous door prizes generously donated by local businesses. Of course, the highlight of the night IS the movie THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON https://www.youtube.com/watch?

Visit us at the Gravenhurst Farmers' Market on Wednesday, August 19th and pick up your tickets for Kahshe Cares 2020 - Drive-In Movie Night in support of Gravenhurst Against Poverty We'll be onsite from 9:30am - 2pm. Cash and e-transfer available. Check out the official The Peanut Butter Falcon trailer here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNl9RqjLCwc... Can't make it to the market? Get your tickets RIGHT NOW at https://kahshelake.ca/event-3922296

It's #SundayFunday SO let's have some fun sharing pictures of our pets (dogs, cats and ??) enjoying time at Kahshe Lake. We'll get the ball rolling with this picture of Paxton, submitted by Alison Ryan to our 2020 Photo Contest in the Life on Kahshe Category. Post your pics in the comments. ... Reminder, deadline to submit to the photo contest is September 12. Details are on our website https://kahshelake.ca/Kahshe-Lake-Photo-Contest

This beautiful picture was taken by Phillip and Betty Trow and is an entry in the KLRA 2020 Photo Contest (Wildlife and Flora Category). Have you entered yet? Deadline is Sept. 12. Details: https://kahshelake.ca/Kahshe-Lake-Photo-Contest

Need a break from the sun and swimming today? Check out the Official Trailer for our Drive-In Fundraiser movie: The Peanut Butter Falcon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNl9RqjLCwc You can purchase your tickets to the Kahshe Cares 2020 Fundraiser in support of Gravenhurst Against Poverty at the Pop-Up Boutique on... Sunday August 9th 12-2pm. Rockhaven Dock While there, don't forget to register for the Car/Boat Treasure Quest, renew your Membership AND get your Kahshe swag shopping fix!

We’ve had to cancel the pop-up boutique this afternoon (Sunday, August 2) at Rockhaven due to the weather forecast BUT you can still shop by contacting volunteer Leslie Pinard or sending us a DM. We'll announce a new date soon. Kahshe Cares 2020 tickets are NOW available at https://kahshelake.ca/event-3922296

ICYMI: Tickets go on sale SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 for Kahshe Cares - A Night at the Drive-in. Come out to the Muskoka Drive In Theatre on Sept. 2 as we raise funds in support of Gravenhurst Against Poverty For $60/car you'll see the Festival hit movie: The Peanut Butter Falcon AND enjoy music with Kahshe's very own DJ Scott Dunlop AND there will be Door Prizes!... It's shaping up to be THE event of the year. Tickets available at the KLRA Pop-Up Boutique Sunday, August 2 (12-2pm @ the Rockhaven dock) or at: https://kahshelake.ca/event-3922296