Tuesday, January 17, 2006

In the main hall of the clubhouse, funding provided by the Friends of Schuylkill Parks and Recreation are providing for the installation of a new heating system, air conditioning, new windows, insulation and a new ceiling. Posted by Picasa

Sunday, January 15, 2006

The Pennsylvania Conservation Corps has been doing major renovations to the Clubhouse basement. Posted by Picasa

Wednesday, December 28, 2005

The Conservation Club uses the Clubhouse basement to construct birdhouses. Posted by Picasa

Sunday, December 04, 2005



The Clubhouse became the hit of the Holly Trail thanks to the hard work the volunteers from SALCA put into decorating. Posted by Picasa

Saturday, October 15, 2005



In 2005, for the first time since the County owned the Lake, the Clubhouse and pavilion was open for public rental.

This wedding started in a church in Pine Grove, traveled by horse and buggy to the fish and boat access area, from there by pontoon boat to the clubhouse for the reception. Posted by Picasa

Monday, July 04, 2005

July 4th Concert by the Pine Grove Community Band attracted nearly 200 people. Posted by Picasa

Wednesday, June 22, 2005

The Army Corps helped out with YMCA day teaching animal indentification. Posted by Picasa
YMCA Day at the Lake -with over 100 participants from all over the County. Posted by Picasa

Sunday, May 22, 2005

Winners of the "patiotic" theme contest for the SALCA and NSCWA 2nd annual Lake Appreciation Day Posted by Picasa

Saturday, April 16, 2005

1000 trout, some tagged for prizes, a beautiful day, a newly found lake for fishing and crowd control almost becomes an issue on the first day of trout season.  Posted by Picasa

Wednesday, April 06, 2005

The Clubhouse becomes a classroom for the study of macroinveribrates. Posted by Picasa

Thursday, December 30, 2004

The Schuylkill Conservation District donates a badly needed storage building to the Park. Posted by Picasa

Monday, October 18, 2004

Hurricane Ivan tested the Dam breast improvements. Note the high water mark from the debris on the rip-rap about half way up the breast. Posted by Picasa

Monday, August 30, 2004

Stump removal and landscaping restored the parklands to usable condition. Posted by Picasa

Saturday, June 12, 2004

Fishermen are beginning to rediscover Sweet Arrow Lake as a great place to fish and boat. Trout, Crappies and other panfish are being reported being caught. Posted by Picasa

Sunday, May 23, 2004

Lake Appreciation Day was held by the 2 major voluteer groups- Sweet Arrow Lake Conservation Association and the Northern Swatara Creek Watershed Association Posted by Picasa

Tuesday, May 18, 2004

Roy Donmoyer dresses up the fireplace in the Clubhouse with an eagle he hand carved. Posted by Picasa

Friday, April 02, 2004

The Clubhouse was returned to the original cedar color by pressure washing the old green/blue paint off the siding. The shingles were then sealed by a hearty group of volunteers. Posted by Picasa

Saturday, February 28, 2004

Stencil work done by the volunteers adds a special touch. Posted by Picasa
Groups of volunteers help paint and refinish the interior of the Clubhouse. Posted by Picasa