Barbee Lake Property Owners Association will hold a fundraiser to go toward weed control on Barbee Lake.
This is the second year for the event. The fundraiser was held last year and $5,200 was raised for the lake's weed control.
The association has established a five-year weed control plan, according to association member Kathy Schlotterback.The fundraiser will feature a pontoon boat donated by Anthony Bay Marina called the Dog Boat Brat Yacht. The boat will be on the channel of Big Barbee and Little Barbee lakes Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Other dates include July 6-7, Aug. 4-5, and Sept. 1-2.
There will be hot dogs, chili dogs, brats, chips and drinks available on the boat for purchase.
Raffle tickets will be on sale for $5, with items including an 8-foot palm tree, three-man hot dog float and deck storage unit.
Sponsors for this year's fundraiser include Lighthouse Cafe, Anthony Bay Marina, No. 1 Stop Bait and Tackle Shop, Strombeck Septic and Service, Harris Construction, Ousley Well Drilling, Pick A Spot Campground, Ace Hardware, North Webster, Lake Tippecanoe Siding and Window, Barbee Marina, Webster Custom Canvas and Awning, Pier 13 and Carman Pier.
For more information about the fundraiser, to purchase raffle tickets or to volunteer to work on the boat, call Schlotterback at 260-413-9230.
