SYRACUSE — “Several hundred” Christmastime revelers braved the elements to enjoy a variety of Yuletide festivities offered by Chautauqua Wawasee Saturday, Nov. 30, at Oakwood Park. For the most part, the rain held off. The cold and blustery winds did not. The temperature hovered just above freezing and a blustery 16-mph wind off Lake Wawasee …read more.

SYRACUSE — More than 30 people attended the dedication of the state’s 11th Safe Haven Baby Box Friday, Aug. 9, with a ceremony at Turkey Creek Fire Station 2, located at 8138 E. McClintic Road south of Syracuse. The station was chosen for its “significant level of anonymity for surrenders,” according to a Safe Haven …read more.

SYRACUSE – Kip and Pamela (Juday) Schumm, Syracuse, are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. The couple were married July 28, 1979, at Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse. Rev. Don Sheline officiated the ceremony. They have two children: Katrina (Chris) Berg, South Bend, and Kristin (Matt) Stetz, Syracuse. They also have three grandchildren. Kip is director …read more.

SYRACUSE — Rogers Electro-Matics will be hosting a garage sale and bake sale fundraiser to benefit Little Lambs Ministry Daycare and Preschool. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 1, at the Calvary United Methodist Church, 801 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. If it rains, the sale will be held …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Church of God will hold an open house from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, to take registrations for the Syracuse-Wawasee Vacation Bible School planned for Aug.t 3-7. The open house will give parents an opportunity to register their children, talk with the VBS director and volunteers, and learn about …read more.

Dr. Larry Allen, chief medical officer for IU Health Goshen, addressed an audience of approximately 50, at Calvary United Methodist Church in Syracuse, Wednesday evening, June 24, as part of Calvary Community Series. The monthly program invited guest speakers to address community issues in their respective profession. An opportunity to present questions was provided after …read more.

Editor: A lot of ink is given to opinions, politics, offenses, and general community activities. But recently, I have had the privilege of gleaning facts about the juvenile justice system, school statistics and school construction facts from the leading experts in their field, Superior Court Judge David Cates and school superintendent, Dr. Tom Edington. They …read more.

More than 70 Wawasee area residents assembled Wednesday evening at Calvary United Methodist to hear about plans for a new elementary school in Syracuse. Dr. Tom Edington, superintendent of Wawasee Community School Corporation, presented the details in the second installment of the Calvary Community Series sponsored by the church. “We have a plan for our …read more.

  Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse, has launched a series of public discussions to enhance awareness of several issues important to Syracuse and the surrounding communities. The meetings will be held at the church, located at 801 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, the fourth Wednesday of the month (May 27 and June 24). Each program will …read more.

The following churches have holiday services and other activities scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 14: Calvary United Methodist Church, 801 S. Huntington, Syracuse. 2 p.m. The public is invited to join the Amazing Sounds, Calvary chancel choir, praise team and other church members for caroling in the community. The carolers will return to the church for …read more.

The Alzheimer’s Association is hosting a support group in Kosciusko County. This support group meets monthly to provide caregivers with an opportunity to share their experiences and receive support from others coping with Alzheimer’s disease. The group will meet at 2 p.m. Oct. 23 and Dec. 4, in Calvary United Methodist Church, 801 S. Huntington …read more.

The Calvary United Methodist Church, 801 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, cordially invites the public to attend a combined worship service at the church at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 15, to honor the community’s firefighters, EMTs and paramedics. Rev. Don Sheline will share the message, “God’s Helping Hands,” and Garrett Sheline will read the Fireman’s Prayer. …read more.

This Saturday, April 13, Calvary United Methodist Church will be having its 12th annual Nelson’s Chicken BBQ chicken, ribs, pork chops and pit-potatoes fundraising event. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., anyone can visit the church’s front lawn area, 801 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, to purchase a carry-out lunch from Nelson’s Chicken. All proceeds will …read more.