Please mark your calendar for our KAPOA 2026 events:
| Event | Where | Date and Time |
| OPG Information Session on the Madawaska River
Why Attend? – Gain an operational understanding of the dam system that runs from the Algonquin Highlands to Lake Ontario – Learn how winter thaws and spring conditions affect water levels and flows, and how OPG monitors and controls dam inflows & outflows |
Virtual Information Session, registration is required:
Event > Eastern Ontario Hydro Operations Info Sessions – OPG |
Thurs Mar 12, 6:30pm
This session is similar to the session held in person last year in Barry’s Bay.
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| Wildland Fire Presentation
Why Attend? – Hosted by Ken Cox (MNR), FireSmart Canada and the Neighbourhood Recognition Program Increase community resiliency of wildland fires |
Virtual information session, no registration required
Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 243 890 322 956 1 Passcode: Ut78ht9n
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May 6, 7-8pm
Sponsored by Aylen Lake POA, a neighbouring association to KAPOA. KAPOA members are all invited to join & benefit. |
| Bay Day
Why Attend? – Membership renewal and chance to win early bird prize – Register for the KAPOA Poker Run – Drop by to say hi – Learn about KAPOA – Lead tackle collection** – Sidewalk sales, food trucks & community events |
Barry’s Bay Hwy 60 main street – booths (including KAPOA’s) will be lining both sides of Hwy 60
Bring: – Lead tackle (for collection & draw) ** |
Sat May 16, 9am – 5pm
KAPOA booth until 1-2pm (depending on attendance & weather)
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| Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
Why Attend? – Guest speaker – Ken Cox, MNR – Fire Chief – Bryce Robinson – Wildfire prevention tips – Kids – Touch a truck, activity table with fire safety tips – Meet other property owner association members |
Emond Hall, Hastings-Highlands Centre
33011 Hwy 62 Maynooth, ON
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Sat June 20, 9am – noon
Sponsored by: Hastings Highlands Interlake Association (KAPOA is a member association along with 6 other associations) in partnership with the HH Fire Dept and Public Library
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| Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Why Attend? – Membership renewal – Lead tackle collection** – Elect KAPOA Directors – Receive reports & ask questions to our Director team – Guest speakers – Meet other members |
To Be Announced
Bring: – Lead tackle (for collection & draw) ** |
Sat July 4, 10am – 12pm
WANT TO BECOME A KAPOA DIRECTOR IN 2026/2027? Reach out to kapoacares@gmail.com and let us know what interests you have and how you’d like to participate. Volunteers and new Directors are always welcome! |
| Poker Run 2026
Why Attend? – Raise capital equipment funds for St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation – Enjoy a leisurely boat ride around the lake & river – Form and renew community friendships – Dress up (people & boats) to win prizes – Food & entertainment at Hinterland Beach at the end of the event – Best poker hands win cash prizes |
Sign in at Barry’s Bay Public Dock
Ends at Hinterland Beach
Bring: – Boat, life jackets, sunscreen, friends and your best poker face! – Lead tackle (for collection & draw) ** |
Save the Date! Sat July 25
Cost is $200.00 per boat, in person or virtual. Watch for us at Bay Days, stop by to say hello and register. Additional registration information and event details will be available soon, stay tuned! We need docks for card pickups and volunteers at blast off and the beach. Do you have high school students that need volunteer hours? We would love their help. PLEASE CONTACT KAPOACARES@GMAIL.COM to volunteer your dock or your time. Prizes will be awarded for best decorated dock and boat as well as best poker hand. Only 4 months away, start planning your theme now. Let’s make this day a successful fund raiser! |
| Regatta
Why Attend? – Fun for the whole family – Form community friendships – Continue a longstanding tradition – Win ribbons, certificates & more! – Membership renewal (last chance!) |
Hinterland Beach
Bring: – Canoe, life jackets, bailing bucket, paddles – Pool noodles for noodle races – Money for hotdogs ($1), drinks ($1), membership renewal ($30) & 50/50 draw – Lead tackle (for collection & draw) ** |
Sat Aug 1, 1-4pm
CONTINUE THE TRADITION: Bring the family for a FREE day on the beach with swimming & canoeing races, tug-of-war and sandcastle competitions! There are ribbons for everyone and trophies to be won (KAPOA members and their friends & family are eligible)! No registration is required for swim, canoe & sand castle (tug-of-war excepted, teams can be formed at the beach), just come and jump in when your event is called (rain or shine)!
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** LEAD TACKLE COLLECTION – Fish Lead Free
Fish Lead Free is an Ontario-wide movement to spread awareness about the harmful impact of lead tackle and promote safer, lead-free alternatives that protect our waters and the species that call them home.
KAPOA is collecting your lead tackle. Please bring your lead tackle to Bay Day, our AGM, Poker Run or Regatta.
Your name will be submitted to our draw promoting safer, lead-free alternatives. Thank you in advance for your participation!