Gravel Lake Association 2026 Calendar

Keep an eye on the GLA Community Facebook page for changes, info, or cancellations.

Time and dates subject to change (all times Eastern Standard Time)

Gravel Lake Apparel Sales

For sales dates, keep an eye on the Gravel Lake Community Facebook page and website. Check, cash, and Venmo are accepted forms of payment.

April

Saturday, April 18, 10am—Board of Trustees Meeting-Location: Porter Township Hall

May

Saturday, May 16, 10am—Board of Trustees Meeting-Location: Porter Township Hall

June

Saturday, June, 6

Membership Meeting/Picnic

The Gravel Lake Annual Meeting and Picnic will be held on Saturday, June 6th.  The meeting will start at 11:00 AM with the picnic immediately following. The location will be Drive A on Idle Ease (same as last year).  We’ve added a bounce house for the kids and a larger tent for more seating at the meeting.  Please try to walk, bike or cart to the meeting as there is no parking on Drive A.  If you drive, you will need to park at the circle entrance to Idle Ease.    We will have golf carts to transport those that may need assistance from parking to the meeting. Call Tom Kelliher at 612-868-9624 on the day of the event if you need assistance.

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GL Social

“Advance” tickets need to be purchased by Sunday, May 17 since we need to order food by that date.
Last years GL Social was a huge success so we are bringing it back again. This year we will have a live band so bring your dancing shoes!!
The Club room has been reserved again at The Rock at Big Fish Lake on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Keep in mind this is the same day as the GL Association meeting/picnic earlier in the day, just like it was last year. The Social will begin at 6:30 pm. Tickets will be $15 a person in advance, and $20 at the door. Kids under 12 are free.
Lite Appetizers and soft drinks will be included. There will be a cash bar (and more bartenders)!
You can Venmo me at @Mary-Rinaldi-5 or Zelle me at 815-370-1826. You can also drop money off at our house 94321 Gebhard Dr.
We hope to see you all there! Please pass this on to those that you know are not on Facebook.
If you have any questions, feel free to call or text Mary 815-370-1826
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 Gravel Lake Garage and Market day sale!

Saturday, June, 27 — 10am-3pm

Gather your unused items and make some cash for yourself or your favorite charity.
If you would like to be included in the map distributed to shoppers, reply to this post, or text or call Linda Vitkauskas at 269 303-7787.
Deadline for sign up is June 15th.

July

Saturday, July 3-4 –Fourth of July Activities

5K Fun Run

Friday, July 3rd @ 9am start

Old Willow Beach Grocery

The Gravel Lake 5K is back this year. The start and finish line will be on Willow Beach at 95065 Lake view. The race will be a complete lap around Gravel lake in a clockwise pattern. Trophies will be awarded to top 3 males and top 3 females overall AND 1st -5th place ribbons will be awarded to the following age groups for each gender.

7 and under
8-11
12-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-49
50-59
60+

Waters and light refreshments will be provided at the finish. No registration necessary. If you’d like to volunteer to help keep runners safe on Shaw road or help with timing, please contact Phil Rinaldi

Not a runner? You could provide water on a table outside your home. Or blast music from a blue tooth speaker close to the road. You could even put out a sprinkler for them to run through. Put a chair in your yard road side and cheer on the runners! Your help will make this event great!! Award ceremony to take place near the starting line promptly at 10am.

Kids Games

Saturday, July 4th @ 10am

Old Willow Beach grocery front (lakeside) lawn

Paddle Boat Regatta

Saturday, July 4th @ 6pm

Start at the mouth of the channel

Boat Parade

Saturday, July 4th at sunset (immediately following Taps)

Saturday, July 18, 10am—Board of Trustees Meeting- Location: Porter Township Hall

August

Saturday, August 8  —Poker Run – Details TBA

Saturday, August 22, 10am—Membership Meeting – Details TBA

September

Saturday, September 19, 10am—Board of Trustees Meeting – Location: Porter Township Hall

October

Saturday, October 10, 10am—GL Fall/Halloween Festival – Details TBA

Saturday, October 17, 10am—Board of Trustees Meeting-Location: Porter Township Hall