Lunker Catfish Tournament
August 24 & 25
Only those entered in tournament will be allowed to fish. This is a fund raiser for SBEA.
Your chance to catch the “BIG” one and take 1st place has just gotten better. Grab your fishing poles and don’t worry about bait, our lake store can accommodate all your needs for this tournament. Once the fish for this tournament have been stocked in the lake there will be no fishing until the tournament starts at 8 a.m. on Aug. 24. Only those that have paid to enter the tournament will be allowed to fish until the tournament is over. This is a 24-hour tournament; registration starts at 7 a.m. on Aug. 24 and the tournament starts at 8 a.m. Tournament ends promptly at 8 a.m. on Aug. 25. If you do not present your fish by that time, you will be disqualified, so be sure to be on time. However, you may weigh in anytime during the tournament if you do not want to stay the whole time. You may pre-register at the lake store before Aug. 24 or the day of the event. Pre-register by Aug. 22 to be entered in a drawing for a Zebco 606 Spin Cast rod & reel combo. The lake will be stocked with “BIG” channel cat for this tournament. There will be 3 cash prizes for the three largest creel of 4 catfish; 1st place, ($250), 2nd place ($150) and 3rd place ($100) and then $100 if you want to enter the contest for largest catfish caught for an additional $5.00 entry fee. All rules of the lake must be followed with no gold fish allowed for bait and 2 poles per fisherman. No buddy system will be allowed, you must catch your own fish and they must be kept on your own stringer or in your own basket and kept in the water. Vehicles will be subject to inspection. Contestants will be supplied with an armband and rods used in the tournament will be tagged. For your convenience the bait shop will be open until 10 p.m. Aug. 24. The lake will be closed for fishing to everyone who is not a contestant in the tournament, but members can still come out to the lake store. Camping will only be allowed for those in the tournament on Aug. 24. Only SBEA members and guest may fish in tournament.
Lunker Catfish Tournament
August 24 & 25
Only those entered in tournament will be allowed to fish. This is a fund raiser for SBEA.
Your chance to catch the “BIG” one and take 1st place has just gotten better. Grab your fishing poles and don’t worry about bait, our lake store can accommodate all your needs for this tournament. Once the fish for this tournament have been stocked in the lake there will be no fishing until the tournament starts at 8 a.m. on Aug. 24. Only those that have paid to enter the tournament will be allowed to fish until the tournament is over. This is a 24-hour tournament; registration starts at 7 a.m. on Aug. 24 and the tournament starts at 8 a.m. Tournament ends promptly at 8 a.m. on Aug. 25. If you do not present your fish by that time, you will be disqualified, so be sure to be on time. However, you may weigh in anytime during the tournament if you do not want to stay the whole time. You may pre-register at the lake store before Aug. 24 or the day of the event. Pre-register by Aug. 22 to be entered in a drawing for a Zebco 606 Spin Cast rod & reel combo. The lake will be stocked with “BIG” channel cat for this tournament. There will be 3 cash prizes for the three largest creel of 4 catfish; 1st place, ($250), 2nd place ($150) and 3rd place ($100) and then $100 if you want to enter the contest for largest catfish caught for an additional $5.00 entry fee. All rules of the lake must be followed with no gold fish allowed for bait and 2 poles per fisherman. No buddy system will be allowed, you must catch your own fish and they must be kept on your own stringer or in your own basket and kept in the water. Vehicles will be subject to inspection. Contestants will be supplied with an armband and rods used in the tournament will be tagged. For your convenience the bait shop will be open until 10 p.m. Aug. 24. The lake will be closed for fishing to everyone who is not a contestant in the tournament, but members can still come out to the lake store. Camping will only be allowed for those in the tournament on Aug. 24. Only SBEA members and guest may fish in tournament.
Overnight Camping: Until September 2
Lake Hours are open Fri. 7:00 a.m. until Sun. 10:00 p.m. Electrical hookup stop @ 12:00 p.m.
Camping Season Ends Labor Day Weekend
Camping season is here and open every Friday 7:00 a.m. – Sunday 10:00 p.m., electrical hookup stops @ 12:00 p.m. Labor Day Weekend will be the last weekend to camp. This also means camping by the fire will end for the season. The lake store will have fire pits available until September 2. There are several requirements. No fires will be allowed until you check with the ranger for full details. SBEA has fire pits available for rent in the lake store as well as firewood. You cannot set up a fire pit unless approved by the rangers. Cost per day will be $20.00 deposit, $5.00 rental with your own firewood or free rental if you purchase firewood from SBEA. Please check with the lake store for a list of fire pit rules and application to sign. Absolutely no fire pits will be accepted on the docks or picnic areas at any time.
Please treat with respect the wildlife that shares your lake. Keeping all hooks and fishing line picked up because the hooks get entangled in the bird’s feet & beaks and the fishing line end up wrapped around the birds causing great harm. Due to the over population of geese here at the lake, Ks Wildlife has suggested we do not feed the geese.
Last, speed limit is 10 mph and will be enforced.
Catfish Tournament
Aug. 31 – Sept. 2
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The largest catfish caught during Aug. 31 – Sept. 2 wins a Zebco 202 rod & reel combo. You must be a member and register your catch with the ranger, and fish must be legal size and alive.
All Star Adventures & All-Star Sports Day
September 14
All day unlimited fun at All Star Adventures, tickets are $9.50 for members. You must buy your ticket in advance at any SBEA store location and take the ticket to All Star Adventures or All Star Sports any time during business hours to receive your arm band for a day of fun. All Star Adventures offers unlimited amusement rides, mini golf, and go-karts included except for arcade, concessions, batting cages and driving range. All Star Sports offers unlimited go – karts, mini golf, laser tag, climbing wall and bumper boats included except for arcade, concessions, batting cages, driving range and bowling. All Star Adventures, 1010 N. Webb Road, All Star Sports, 8333 21st Street North. Tickets on sale at all SBEA stores.
 SBEA Member Zoo Day!
Sept. 28, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ticket Vouchers Must Be Purchased in Advance
Join us for a day at the zoo. Ticket vouchers must be purchased no later than Sept. 17, 10:00 a.m. and will be sold in all SBEA stores. Tickets will be $9.00 (reg. price $23.00 for adults & $18.00 for child 3-11), ages 2 and under free (must have a ticket). Please present ticket vouchers at the table set up in front of the zoo from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. to receive your tickets. The Sedgwick County Zoo is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Member & their immediate family only. We will provide drinks and a snack at the POET Gazebo from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. only.
SBEA Annual Sporting Clay Shoot
Join Us at Michael Murphy & Sons Sporting Clays Range
6400 SW Hunter Rd, Augusta, KS
Oct. 5, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Come join us Saturday, October 5, at Michael Murphy & Sons Sporting Clays Range as we see who the best of the best is. Cost for members is $35 per shooter if registered by Sept. 20. The cost will be $40 per member thereafter and for nonmembers. (Includes 50 targets, lunch and a ticket for some great prizes to be given away).
We will be raffling off a Remington 870 Fieldmaster 12 Gauge Pump Action Shotgun, vent rib barrel with a rem choke system, crossbolt safety with a drilled and tapped receiver. Raffle tickets on sale at any SBEA store, $5.00 a ticket or 5 for $20.00.
You can bring your own gun & ammo, or you may rent a firearm and purchase ammo at Michael Murphy & Sons Sporting Clays Range. This course is zoned for shotgun shot size 7.5 or 8; any other size is prohibited. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. Gun raffle tickets on sale in all SBEA stores.
Paint Your Art Out Night
SBEA Lake Enclosed Pavilion
October 11, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Tickets $30.00
Are you ready to discover your inner artist? Artist Marcine Goodrum is back to guide us through a night of painting and fun. At the end of the evening, you will have a 16 x 20 Halloween picture to take home and display. Bring your favorite beverage. We will provide the canvas, paint supplies, and snacks. Tickets are available at all SBEA stores. Hurry, only 20 tickets will be sold
No Volunteers Needed for This Event
Catfish Tournament
October 12
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The largest catfish caught wins a Zebco 202 rod & reel combo. You must be a member and register your catch with the ranger, and fish must be legal size and alive.
No Volunteers Needed for This Event
Christmas Extravaganza Sale
SBEA membership will be checked at the door. So please be patient with us as we check you in.
November 23, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Machinist Union Building, 3830 S Meridian Ave
Join us on November 23, at the Machinist Union Building, 3830 S Meridian Ave, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for our Christmas Extravaganza Sale. This is a 1 day only sale where our members can buy all brand-new merchandise at our cost. Some items are limited quantities so be sure to hit the sale early, so you don’t miss out. SBEA members will be able to do payroll deductions, checks, debit and credit cards. Jewelry, NFL merchandise, kitchen ware, toys & perfumes are just a few of the great items we will have available at the sale. Watch our Facebook for pictures. All payroll deductions done at the sale will be counted as December payroll deductions.
Want A Hint of What’s to Come?
We have been busy purchasing for the Christmas Extravaganza Sale on November 23, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Each month from our September newsletter to our November newsletter we will share a little of the wonderful purchases we have bought just for you. Here’s a little hint… Be sure to check out our Facebook page starting in August for some fantastic items that will be at the sale.
No Volunteers needed for this event
