Bass, Birds & Blooms
The Loch Lomond Property Owner’s Association Blog
Bass, Birds & Blooms
2021 Trunk or Treat / Chili Cookoff
We had a great Trunk or Treat event last month! Great costumes, excellent chili, and so much spooky fun for all. Take a look at the photos from the event!
Great horned owl starts courting in fall
Photo by Bob Schifo In October and November, you might hear the hoo-hoo-hoooo-hoo-hoo and the response of its mate or an intruder somewhere in Loch Lomond. That five-syllable hoot, with the middle vocalization being the longest, belongs to the great horned owl. This...
Here’s what to know about the Annual Meeting
The LLPOA Annual Meeting is first and foremost a meeting of the association members, which includes all the property owners in our neighborhood. This is a forum in which to voice questions and concerns, propose changes, and vote on the next year’s Board of Directors...
LLPOA virtual open house
Earlier this year, the LLPOA hosted a virtual open house. During the presentation, we discussed some helpful features of the Loch Lomond website as well as key aspects of lake management, and we introduced the 2021 board members, many of which are running to join the...
2021 Boat Parade
Thank you to everyone who participated in this event. The boats were so creative and fun to see! See Facebook photo album.
Loch Lomond Laker | September 2021
Interested in receiving Loch Lomond news like this in your inbox? Sign up for the Loch Lomond Laker newsletter! Boat parade tonight! Grab your lights and watercraft and join us for the 2021 boat parade tonight, September 18. Each year, Loch Lomond residents decorate...
Goldenrods abound in September
Photo by Sheryl DeVore The oft-maligned goldenrod won’t make you sneeze, but it will make you smile. This is the season of goldenrods—billowy yellow flowers that cover entire fields and little spaces here and there, including the Loch Lomond neighborhood. I have two...
Now hiring! Apply to be the LLPOA administrator
The Loch Lomond Property Owners Association is seeking an Administrator to support the Board of Directors and the Loch Lomond community. Our ideal candidate would have a passion for our community, prior administrative experience, an understanding of water safety, and...
Get to know your neighbors at upcoming events
The LLPOA board is excited to foster a stronger sense of community within Loch Lomond. The events committee, headed by new board member Sarah Christ, is planning some incredible events. Here's a sneak peek: Paint & sip event September 25 | 6 - 8 p.m. North Beach...
Odonates among the lily pads
Photo by Steven D. Bailey Since volunteering to record dragonfly and damselfly sightings for the Illinois Odonate Survey a few years ago, I’ve learned just how fascinating and beautiful these creatures are. Anywhere there’s water in summer, you’ll likely find an...