SYRACUSE — The annual Wawasee Walk, sponsored by Syracuse-Wawasee Area Ministerial Association, will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30. The fundraiser will offer two routes, both of which begin at Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N Long Drive: • a 4.5-mile walk around Syracuse Lake • a walk to Rose Home, 72876 CR 29, Syracuse, …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Lakes Area Autism Network will hold its fifth annual Run for Autism on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Wawasee High School.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Food Pantry, in cooperation with the NewMarket grocery stores in Syracuse and North Webster, will conduct a food donation and fundraiser during the stores’ hours, 6 a.m to midnight Thursday, July 12. “This is a big fundraiser for us,” said Arlene Glover, director of the food pantry. “We are nonprofit and take …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Lakeview/ Edgewood Athletic Department Golf Outing has been set for Sunday, Aug. 5 at Stonehenge Golf Club.

WARSAW — Altrusa International Club of Warsaw is planning a fundraiser at Culver’s from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 1. During this time, Altrusa members will be greeting guests, delivering food and cleaning tables. The club will be given 10 percent of the sales during that time period. All proceeds will be used for Altrusa’s many service …read more.

BOURBON — Saturday’s 54 Fest at the Bourbon Community Building-Gymnasium took place on the six-month anniversary of Triton High School student Cameron Scarberry’s death and raised money to help cover equipment costs for Triton student-athletes facing financial difficulties.

WARSAW — The Baker Youth Club is hosting its second annual Hoops for Homework fundraiser Sunday, Nov. 19. The event is a 3×3 basketball tournament with four-player teams broken into the following age brackets: third and fourth grade; fifth and sixth grade; seventh and eighth grade; ninth grade and up. Teams are guaranteed at least …read more.

BOURBON — Bre’s Run organizer Courtney Jennings recently presented a check worth more than $5,000 to Breanna Lemler’s parents to go toward their daughter’s memorial scholarship fund.

GOSHEN — A fundraiser is being held for a Syracuse family whose 4-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted. Friends of the family are planning a garage sale and hot dog sale in an effort to raise money to assist the family with counseling expenses. The fundraiser will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, …read more.

LEESBURG – The Tony Elliott Foundation announces a charity golf scramble to be held on Monday, Sept. 18, at the Tippecanoe Lake Country Club.

WARSAW — Warsaw’s girls basketball and volleyball teams held their annual golf fundraiser at Rozella Ford Saturday.

WINONA LAKE — Lindsay Anderson was first introduced to her mission work while a member of the Warsaw High School and Grace College soccer teams, and she’s looking to athletics once more to help raise funds for HSMS Haiti.

SYRACUSE — Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church of Goshen is hosting a fundraiser at Maxwelton Golf Club Aug. 22.

SYRACUSE — Golfers and hole sponsors still have time to sign up for the Kim and Stephen Conrad Golf Fundraiser at Maxwelton Golf Club on July 31.

WINONA LAKE – Grace Village Retirement Community will host its golf fundraiser on Monday, June 26, at Stonehenge.

SYRACUSE – The first running of the Kim and Stephen Conrad Golf Fundraiser will take place July 31 at Maxwelton Golf Club in Syracuse.

WARSAW – Teams and sponsors are being accepted for the Lakeview Middle School Athletic Department’s Golf Scramble on June 17.

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley’s girls basketball team will host its annual fundraiser Tuesday, Sept. 20 at The Igloo in Silver Lake.

WINONA LAKE — The Grace Ladies Organization (GLO) has two fundraisers in September. Funds raised will benefit Grace College students and women’s ministry. The first fundraiser is Thursday, Sept. 8, at Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt, located at 550 W. CR 300 N. in front of Kohl’s in Warsaw. Twenty percent of proceeds will benefit GLO. Please mention Grace …read more.

WARSAW — Not Easily Broken Ministries is hosting their first Couple’s Night Out on Monday, Aug. 29. The event will give couples the opportunity opportunity to join several other couples for a scavenger hunt, dinner and a movie. “We wanted to do something fun and unique in Warsaw, so the scavenger hunt idea came to mind and …read more.

WARSAW — Clearwater Car Wash will host Clearwater Cares Day from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25. For every car washed, Clearwater will donate $2 to the 2016 Feed My Starving Children Warsaw Mobile Pack event, set for Oct. 5-8. This year’s goal is to, again, pac, more than 1 million meals.

WARSAW — Goodwill and Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts will host the Little Black Dress Fashion Show Thursday, Sept. 22, at the Wagon Wheel, Warsaw. They are partnering with WSBT-TV and WAWC-FM / Willie 103.5 to raise funds in support of Wagon Wheel’s Access to the Arts for Children and Goodwill’s Mission. “Wagon Wheel …read more.

COLUMBUS — For the second time in three years, an aspiring police officer and local student raised enough money for police to get a new K-9 officer.

LEESBURG — A pancake breakfast is set for 7:30-11 a.m. Saturday, July 30, at the fire station in Leesburg, 6396 Old SR 15. The event is to benefit a former North Webster firefighter, now a Leesburg firefighter, whose 1-year-old son recently underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor. The cost will be a freewill donation. …read more.

WARSAW – The Scott Bibler Sweet Sassy Golf Classic is set to take place Saturday, Aug. 27.

WARSAW – The Warsaw Community High School girls basketball and volleyball programs hosted its annual golf fundraiser Saturday.

WARSAW — A fundraiser is being held at the Tourmaline Event Space from 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, June 16. The event will include a silent auction, a live auction and raffles of a large and varied selection of art, prints, photography, pottery, jewelry and more. The band Ivory West will also be performing, and light hor …read more.

WARSAW — Raise the Dough hosted their 3rd Annual Adoption Fundraiser at 7:30 a.m. Friday, June 3 at the Silveus Insurance location in Warsaw. The fundraiser is set up to help Raise the Dough raise money for families wishing to adopt. Raise the Dough is a nonprofit organization with a mission to “raise funds for …read more.

OSWEGO — The Kosciusko County Historical Society will be holding a fundraiser at the Pound Store Museum from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 14. The fundraiser will include a bake sale, yard sale, a lunch and free tours. All the money collected from the fundraiser will go to support maintenance and upkeep …read more.

GOSHEN — Fairfield Jr./Sr. High School National Honor Society is hosting a fundraiser to support the FHS Alumni Scholarship Fund. Instead of selling Nelson’s Chicken this year, the students will be selling frozen meat patties from Mishler Meats. There are one-third lb patties in 6 pound boxes, available in beef, pork and new pork jalapeno. …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Department is seeking team and hole sponsors for its third annual golf outing, set to begin at 8 a.m. Sunday, June 26. Sponsorships are as follows: One hole with one team, $250 Two holes or more with one team, $50 increase per hole Two holes or more …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Director of Marketing and Social Media, Ancilla College DONALDSON — Join the Charge for the Ancilla College Day of Giving Friday, April 29. Give just $24 in our 24 hours and you can help the 90 percent of Ancilla College students who receive some sort of financial assistance. What is Join the …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY — The Tri-Lakes Lions Club is holding a Fish and Tenderloin Fry as a fund raising activity. The fry will be from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, April 16. Attendee’s are asked to bring canned food items to be donated to support a local food pantry. The price for adults will be $9.50, for children …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Third Annual Elkhart County 4-H Fair Adult Prom Fundraiser was the largest to date with 564 guests Saturday, March 19, at Oakwood Event Center on Lake Wawasee in Syracuse. Shortly after the doors opened, guests socialized, viewed the wide array of over 30 silent auction items and also perused the assortment of …read more.

ELKHART — The Elkhart Luncheon Optimist Club is hosting their annual Casino Night Fundraiser on Saturday, March 19 at the Matterhorn Conference Center. Have some fun with a Roaring 20’s themed night of music, food, games and fun. Doors open at 6 p.m.

SOUTH WHITLEY – The Whitko football program will hold a fundraiser dinner on Feb. 26.

WARSAW — Tonight, Monday, Feb. 15, is the Warsaw episode of “The Bachelor.” Among the features in the episode will be Ben Higgins at Baker Youth Club interacting with the youth along with several members of the Indiana Pacers. To coincide with this episode and the look Higgins is giving the country into his hometown, …read more.

SYRACUSE — The crock pots were empty and bellies full by the end of the Wawasee Kiwanis Soup Supper. On Friday night, Jan. 31, the Syracuse Community Center gym was transformed into a full-service kitchen as Kiwanis members handed out servings of soup for tasting and voting. This marked the seventh year that the Wawasee …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church of God, 303 S. Jefferson St., Silver Lake, will host an all-you-can-eat biscuits and gravy breakfast from 7-10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23. Proceeds will go to the church’s iGNITE youth ministry program.

NEW YORK — The story of a Syrian refugee has touched the heart of Edward Norton.

By KEN LOCKE Community Ministries Coordinator, The Salvation Army WARSAW — The Friday Night Challenge continues for The Salvation Army as Team Purdue will face off against Team IU at Wal-Mart in Warsaw from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at both doors. Last Friday, Dec. 4, the Star Wars challenge resulted in the Empire raising $113.25 …read more.

WARSAW — Susie McEntire is returning to Warsaw for her second annual country Christmas concert and, this year, there will be some surprises. “Mike Loher is orchestrating the whole benefit and he has a bit of a surprise that I can’t even tell about,” McEntire said of her upcoming concert. “He’s gone to great lengths …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College and Seminary and Mission Point Community Church sponsored Supermarket Sweep: Give ‘Til You Drop at Owen’s Supermarket, Wednesday, Nov. 18. Throughout the day, Grace students, members of Mission Point and community members bought non-perishable food and baby items for area non-profit organizations including Combined Community Services, Our Father’s House, The Salvation Army and Heartline Pregnancy Center.

WARSAW – The WCHS baseball program will host a Parents Night Out fundraiser on Dec. 12.

LEESBURG — A chili supper fundraiser for the Leesburg-Oswego Preschool will be happening from 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. The event will be held at the Leesburg Lions Community Building and tickets are $6 at the door, $3 for children three and under.

WARSAW — Court Appointed Special Advocates of Kosciusko County, better known as CASA, will host its 14th annual Holiday Festival fundraiser from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Image Air Charters, 2815 Foreman Drive, Warsaw, at the Warsaw Airport. This year’s theme is “CASAblanca — Here’s look’n out for your kid!” Guests will find themselves …read more.

WARSAW — There is still time to shop for Cure JM, an organization dedicated to research for Juvenile Dermatomyositis, a condition so rare it is referred to as an “orphan disease.” Kristine Alderer’s daughter, Katherine, is a rare one in 2 million born with JM. More than 50 vendors line two hallways and fill the gymnasium with …read more.

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIF. — It’s the tiniest wheelchair you’ll probably ever see and you won’t believe who uses it.

LEESBURG — Right now, Toby Lamp, RN, could be working in a hospital with pay and benefits. Instead, the Leesburg native has set aside several weeks of his life to ride his bicycle cross-country for the benefit of others half a world away. Lamp is riding to raise awareness and funds for Aarogya Seva, a health organization overseas that …read more.

WARSAW — The Lake City Lions and Warsaw Lions Club are teaming up to host a breakfast fundraiser for Ali Hygema, born with a rare genetic syndrome known as Trisomy 13 or Patau Syndrome. The breakfast is set for 7-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Center Lake pavilion, Warsaw, and all proceeds will go to help …read more.

WARSAW — Class Act Dance Troupe, a nonprofit performance company affiliated with Debra Collier’s School of Dance, presented a check for more than $2,900 to the Community Closet. Members of the troupe raised the funds through a student choreography showcase. The students, under the guidance of CADT intern Sarah Mills and director Kristina Collier, worked throughout …read more.

WARSAW — A fundraiser for Madison Elementary School’s Positive Behavior and Intervention program is set for 5-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, at Pizza Hut, 502 N. Detroit St., Warsaw, with $1 from every adult buffet will go to Madison. Adult buffets are $7.99. Donations for children age 10 and younger will be 60 cents per …read more.

WARSAW — Rudy’s Dog Park is hosting its annual Dogtoberfest live auction and raffle fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 9. The fundraiser will be at Downtown Eatery and Spirits at 205 W. Center St., with social hour from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and the auction from 6:30-9 p.m. Dozens of items have been donated for the auction. This event is a fun chance to relax, support the dog park and find Christmas gifts.

[weaver_youtube ORliwbc3WPg rel=0] WARSAW — Students at Edgewood Middle School, Warsaw, gathered in the school’s commons Thursday morning, Oct. 1, to witness something not everyone has the chance to see — DARE officer, Joe Hawn, having his head shaved. Earlier this year, the school issued a challenge to its students to raise funds to participate in this year’s …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Eagles is holding a fundraising pork chop dinner to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters serving Kosciusko County. The dinner will be from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Syracuse Eagles, 12889 N Kern Road, Syracuse. The dinner will feature broasted pork chops, baked potato, vegetables and a roll.  The cost is …read more.

By BRETT BOGGS TVSC Superintendent AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley High School American studies class is hosting several fundraising activities from 6-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, before and during the Homecoming football game versus Manchester High School to raise funds for Prill School. Activities will include a chili dinner in the high school commons before …read more.

WARSAW – Sign-ups are still being accepted for the 14th annual Tiger Basketball Golf Classic. The event, scheduled for this Sunday, Sept. 20, will take place at 1:30 p.m. at Rozella Ford Golf Course.

Tippecanoe Valley’s girls basketball program will host an ice cream fundraiser at The Igloo in Silver Lake Wednesday, Sept. 9.

WINONA LAKE – Another unique way to stay active, have fun and support a great cause is coming to Winona Lake. The Forte Empower Race will take place Saturday, Oct. 3, beginning at 1 p.m. at Winona Lake Park.

WARSAW – The Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce celebrates a successful 2015 golf outing.

BREMEN – Indiana State Troopers from the Bremen and Ft. Wayne Posts have joined forces in an effort to raise money for one of their own, Abby Caswell. A benefit golf outing and silent auction will take place at the Warren Golf Course at the University of Notre Dame Monday, Aug. 24.

NORTH WEBSTER — Darryl and Andrea Gatlin are returning to North Webster for repeat performance to raise funds for the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails. The duo will be at the North Webster Community Center’s gym Saturday, Aug. 29. The evening will begin with cocktails from 5-6 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. The Gatlin Show will begin …read more.

FORT WAYNE — A select variety of specialty beers will be creatively paired with a gourmet menu at the annual “A Toast to Life: Specialty Beer & Food Pairing Dinner for Hospice Home” from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept., at Club Soda. Enjoy a six-course menu specially created by Club Soda to complement …read more.

Heartline Pregnancy Center, Inc. Warsaw, IN, invites the public to enjoy frozen yogurt at Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt, Warsaw, July 30th from 11am-9pm to celebrate the first anniversary of Heartline’s Image Clear Ultrasound Mobile Unit. Enjoy a sweet treat and support a great cause. A total of 30 percent of the the sales will benefit Heartline …read more.

By DENNIS CARROLL Lakeland Eagles Aerie 3760 SYRACUSE — The Lakeland Eagles Aerie 3760, Syracuse, recently held a benefit drive, raising $16,586. To date, a portion of the money has been donated to the nationwide PACE Head Start program for children. A portion of the money has also been donated to Riley Cancer Research for …read more.

REAL Services has fewer than 250 coupons left in its room makeover raffle. The proceeds from this drawing will help support Meals On Wheels and the Senior Nutrition Program of REAL Services. Each purchase of just one $50 raffle coupon will provide meals for a homebound person in the community for a week. The grand …read more.

A Bob Evans will host “Prayers for Josh” to support Warsaw resident, Josh McNeal. The event is set for 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, July 31, at Bob Evans, 3100 E. Center St., Warsaw. Those who dine between those hours can present a flier and Bob Evans will donate 15 percent of the sales …read more.

Rice Ford Lincoln Inc., 436W 250N, Warsaw, will host Driven to Give from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 18. The community is invited out for a day of food, games and children’s activities. For every test drive taken during this event, Lincoln Motor Company will donate $20 to Magical Meadows Therapeutic Horseback Riding …read more.

Feed My Starving Children Warsaw Mobile Pack will host a Give Back night from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at Buffalo Wild Wings, 367 Enterprise Dr., Warsaw. This year’s Mobile Pack is set for Oct. 14-17. More than 5,000 volunteers packed more than 1 million meals during the 2014 Mobile Pack event. …read more.

Updentity, a digital marketing organization located in North Webster, announced Friday, June 26, that it will join the All Indiana campaign to help non-profits raise $10,000,000 in just one day. All Indiana’s mission is to help improve the lives of those in the Indiana community by assisting charity organizations with a 24-hour financial fundraising campaign.The …read more.

MILFORD – New Beginnings preschool in Milford is set to host its second annual golf outing. The event will take place Monday, July 13, at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club in Leesburg. Tee time is 1 p.m. for the 18-hole Florida Scramble. Cost for a four-member team is $240 and includes prizes for first through third …read more.

A day-long celebration of local music is planned for the Saturday, June 28. The first K-County Music Fest is slated to be held at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds starting at 1 p.m.

The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County will hold a party at the VFW, 1350 W. Center St., Warsaw, from 2 to 6 p.m. June 20.

Silveus Insurance will be partnering with “Raise The Dough” adoption fundraising campaign as they host the second annual Raise The Dough doughnut fundraiser. The event will be held from 7:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Friday, June 5, and will be held at Silveus Insurance, located at 1037 Mariners Drive, Warsaw. Each year “Raise The Dough” …read more.