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Twain Harte Lake
EVENTS FOR SUMMER 2008: Check out near the bottom of
this page updated information on:
Lake Events
Lake Temperature
Lake Rules
Lake Fishing Information,
and more...
NEW LAKE ENTRY PROCEDURE: Tickets are no
longer utilized to gain entry. Electronic debits to the members'
account is now implemented.
EASY WEB PAGE ACCESS: Want to check only Twain Harte Lake
information? In the future you can go directly to this page by entering
www.thlake.com or
www.twainhartelake.com.
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THLA CONTACT INFORMATION
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CURRENT DIRECTORS FOR 2007-2008 SEASON:
Twain Harte Lake Association,
P.O. Box 338, Twain Harte, CA 95383
Ph:
(209)586-4449; THLA Email: thlake@sbcglobal.net
President: Fritz Maurer ('08 -- Year indicates term expiration as board
member)
Vice President: Rohn Mein ('09)
Treasurer: Ann Smith ('09)
Secretary: Merrill Heidig ('10)
Board Member-Bruce Erickson ('08)
Board Member-Gary Pfeiffer ('08)
Board Member-Frank Woolard ('09)
Board Member-Charles Rosebrook ('10)
Board Member-Bob Hill ('10)
Past Directors: Mark Castle, Sprague Edwards, Bruce Erickson, Wes
Jordan, Bob Junger, Gordon Molloy, Sunny Seabrook, Allison Stark.
RECENT
PRESIDENTS OF THE THLA:
| Susan White, 89-90 |
Donald F. Middleton,90-91 |
Carl Lueder, 91-92 |
| Sunny Seabrook, 92-93 |
George Simon, 93-94 |
George Cumming,94-95 |
| Carl Olson, 95-96 |
Bill Steel, 96-97 |
Jean Moody, 97-98 |
| Ken Doty, 98-99 |
George Simon, 99-00 |
David Olson, 00-01 |
| Larry Qvistgaard, 01-02 |
Tim Ewing, 02-03 |
Jim Johnson, 03-04 |
John Kinsfather, 04-05
Fritz Maurer '07-'08 (b) |
Karen Zimmerman, 05-06
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Jeanne Lawton 06-07
(a)
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(a) Waiting List Members offered lake tickets
purchases.
(b) Waiting List Members ticket policy reversed. Entry modified
using a system of electronic debits to lake member's account.
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GENERAL LAKE INFORMATION:
CURRENT LAKE WATER LEVEL AND TEMPERATURE:
Temperature on Aug 25, 2008 is 78F.
A complete water temperature history is provided below.
LAKE SEASON: The Twain Harte Lake officially opens
to members and guests Memorial Day weekend and closes Labor
Day weekend . No lifeguards
are available outside of that period. The 2008 season has a new
lake admission methodology. Lake entry by electronic debit to member's
account is required for each person--adult or child.
 GENERAL INFORMATION: Twain Harte Lake is a private 7-acre stream-fed lake on 56 acres of buffer
land at the west end of the village. It has a long sandy beach, a water slide, children's swings, diving boards,
restrooms, a Snack Shack--and, a serene setting amongst large Sugar Pines. The lake is stocked
with fish for children under 16 years to fish (limit 3 fish)--so bring the fishing rod!
Lifeguards are on duty from Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day weekend. Annual events,
such as the 4th-of-July BBQ, the Summer Water Carnival, and twice-weekly Bingo are just some of the
planned lake activities. See 'Lake Events' below.
Twain Harte Lake is a private lake, with a membership of
local Twain Harte property owners, for use by their family,
friends or guests. Membership fees and annual dues are
administered by it’s Board of Directors elected by the
membership according to the By-laws. Presently no memberships
are available, and new openings are filled from a $50/year fee waiting list.
| LAKE DIRECTIONS: |
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West on Golf Club Drive then south at Sonora Dr. |
LAKE WATER LEVEL: |
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The lake is now full. |
| LAKE WATER TEMPERATURE: |
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2008
78 degrees F. (Aug 25, 2008)
79 degrees F. (July 15, 2008)
72 degrees F (June 9,2008)
60 degrees F. (May5, 2008)
66 degrees F. (May 23, 2008)
2007
70 degrees F. (May
19, 2007)
74 degrees F. (June 20, 2007)
80 Degrees F. (Jul 29, 2007)
75 degrees F. (Sep 4, 2007)
2006
78 degrees F. (July 1, 2006)
80 degrees F. (July 19, 2006)
70 degrees F. (Sep 1/06)
2005
46 degrees F. (February 12, 2005)
52 degrees F. (March 28, 2005)
60 degrees F. (April 17, 2005)
55 degrees F. (May 10, 2005)
70 degrees F. (May 28, 2005)
76 degrees F. (June 12, 2005)
78 degrees F. (July 4, 2005)
80 degrees F. (July 30, 2005)
74 degrees F. (Sept 1, 2005)
50 degrees F. (Dec 25, 2005)
2004
50 degrees F. (March 12, 2004)
52 degrees F. (April 17, 2004)
66 degrees F. (May 7, 2004)
70 degrees F. (May 27, 2004)
72 degrees F.
(June 12, 2004)
78 degrees F. (July 5, 2004)
80 degrees F. (July 23, 2004)
78 degrees F. (August 1, 2004)
75 degrees F. (August 8, 2004)
74 degrees F. (August 28, 2004)
67 degrees F. (September. 21, 2004)
61 degrees F. (October 8, 2004)
48 degrees F. (November 7, 2004)
45 degrees F. (December 22, 2004, 50% full) |
| LAKE AIR TEMPERATURE: |
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Click on 'TH Weather' on left. |
| LAKE FISHING: |
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Children 16 years of age or younger
may fish at the inlet or off the south side docks from 9am-8pm, and off the dam 6pm to 8pm.
Limit 3 fish.
The lake is stocked with fish.
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TWAIN HARTE LAKE EVENTS
FOR SUMMER 2008
(NOTE: Private Membership! Lake Entry qualification required.
Tickets are obsoleted beginning 2008 season end
electronic debits implemented.)
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| February, 2008 |
Lake Filling Begins |
| March 1, 2008 |
Lifeguard Recruiting Begins |
| May 26, 2008 |
Opening Day! |
| June 19-Aug 26, 2008
Summer 2008
Dates TBD
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Bingo every Tuesday and Thursday at 5pm in the Snack Shack area.
TENTATIVE. Star Shows
starting at dusk. Thursday nights. Bring a folding
chair, flashlight and blanket or warm sweater. |
July 5, 2008
July 5, 2008 9a.m
NEW LOCATION!
July 5, 2008 |
Annual Kids' Beach Flag Parade, 2pm. Free.
NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR '08!
Annual THLA Members Meeting
SATURDAY July 5 at 9:00 a.m. in
the Gym of the Black Oak School, 18995 Twain Harte
Drive, Twain Harte.
Annual BBQ at the Lake, 5pm. Members receive 2
tickets free. Additional tickets cost $7.00.
Tickets limited. |
July 7-11, 2008
Session 1 |
Free Swim Lessons 9-10am. Open to all
area children. |
July 14-18, 2008
Session 2 |
Free Swim Lessons 9-10 am. Open
to all area children. |
July 2008
Details
TBD |
Tentative. 8th Annual "Dance Under the Stars" with live band
the "Flashbacks". 8pm-11pm. Advance
tickets at the gatehouse. |
August 2008
TBD |
Tentative. Final Star Show starting at dusk on the Rock.
Bring a folding chair, flashlight and blanket. |
August 9, 2008 Starts 9am
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WATER CARNIVAL 2008-- BEACH
EVENTS
Annual Sand Castle building 9am; Beach Races 10:30 am
all
on the children's area beach. Lunch Break 11:30am-1pm
Times Approximate. Kids 6-13. |
August 9, 2008 Starts 1pm
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WATER CARNIVAL 2008--SWIMMING &
DIVING COMPETITION
Annual Water
competition; All ages water races, & diving.
Starts at 1pm on
The Rock. |
| September 1, 2008 |
"Survivor's" Potluck Picnic at
the Lake, 5 pm;
Labor Day Monday Sept 1/08 at the Lake. Inquire at
gatehouse.
Closing Day--lifeguards no longer on duty after
today. |
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TWAIN HARTE LAKE TOP 10 RULES
Note: This condensed list of Twain Harte Lake Rules was
adapted by www.twainhartevillage.com
and from the "THLA
General Rules". The full THLA rules are available for review at
the Lake Gatehouse.
1. NO RUNNING: No running on the bridge, on decks and
patios, on the rock, on
the beach or on the floatation rafts.
2. NO FOOD, ALCOHOL or BBQ's: BBQ's, food, alcohol, lunches, snacks and drinks are not
allowed on the Lake premises--except that which is purchased
and consumed in the Snack Shack Area. Drinking water in
clear plastic containers is allowed.
3. NO DOGS OR ANIMALS: Dogs and other animals are
strictly prohibited on the Lake premises at ALL times--day or
night!
4. NO SMOKING: The use of tobacco in any form is not allowed
within the fenced confines of the Lake property. This
includes the beach, the rock and Snack Shack areas.
Outside the gatehouse, there is a designated smokers' bench--with
a butt-can--provided for smoking.
4. BABY SWIMMERS: Children or babies that are not
"potty-trained" may enter the water if they are wearing a
swimsuit. Diapers, including swim diapers, are not allowed in
the water.
5. UNSUPERVISED CHILDREN: Children under age 12 must be
accompanied by a responsible person 16 years of age or older
who is also
on the lake premises.
6. FLOATATION & SHADE DEVICES: No paddle boards or boats are allowed
inside roped areas. Due to space and safety concerns,
large, oversized flotation and blow-up toys are not allowed on
Lake property. Single mattresses, rings for small
children, dinghy or inflatable boats are permitted but may not
be secured or stored on lake property overnight. Only
standard beach umbrellas are permitted for shade. Four-post
shade structures, or variations thereof, are not allowed anywhere.
7. SWIMMING ABILITY: All swimmers under age 16 who want to
swim outside the shallow roped swimming areas without an
accompanying adult must pass a swim test. Lifeguards may
require ANY swimmer to pass the test if there is concern about
his or her swimming ability and safety.
8. AUDIO EQUIPMENT: Radios, tape players, CD & MP3 players,
etc. on Lake property or the Lake parking area may only be
used with headsets which cannot be heard by others.
9. FISHING: Permitted for children age 16 and under from 9am-8pm
at the lake inlet and from the south docks; fishing also
from the dam 6-8pm. Limit 3 fish per qualified child.
10. PARKING: No overnight (dusk to dawn) parking or camping is permitted
on lake property or adjacent parking area.
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