NORTH WEBSTER — Information about the condition of part of the North Webster Community Center has been received from the board of directors.

Now is the time for vendors who have not already reserved a space in front of the North Webster Community Center for Dixie Day Saturday, July 25. The NWCC Open Air Market during Dixie Day is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Booth rental is $25. Come and sell your wares.

Learn where to sign up for Romp and Roll classes at the North Webster Community Center

North Webster High School Alumni Association is holding its annual banquet Saturday, July 11, at North Webster Community Center gym.

Ten minutes after the Lakeland Regional Sewer District board closed its special public meeting Thursday evening, June 4, President Jim Haney opened the board’s regular monthly meeting at the North Webster Community Center. The board agreed to draw $7,000 from its current bond to pay monthly bills, including invoices to its legal team and contractors. …read more.

Lakeland Regional Sewer District held a special meeting Thursday, June 4, at the North Webster Community Center to finalize plans on rate ordinances, answer questions presented by residents and take action on construction contracts. Board members expressed several times their relief in being able to finally take action on some items on the agenda. They …read more.

Neighbors of the East Washington Street area were in attendance at the May meeting of the North Webster Town Council held Tuesday evening at the North Webster Community Center. They came to express concern about the condition on two homes in their vicinity, as well as other properties within the town limits. The group returned …read more.

The board of trustees of the Lakeland Regional Sewer District will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, May 18, in the North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main St., North Webster. The purpose of the meeting will be: Approval of USDA Letter of Conditions to fund the project. Amend the district’s bond ordinance. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – It was a homecoming worth waiting for as Wawasee’s own “Miss Basketball” Shanna Zolman returned as part of a fundraising event for the North Webster Community Center. Zolman spoke in front of a crowd of nearly 400 family, fans and friends at the NWCC Saturday night. “We chose to honor Shanna tonight, …read more.

Two area sports personalities will play key roles in introducing former Wawasee High School and University of Tennessee basketball star Shanna Zolman during her Homecoming tribute at the North Webster Community Center gym, a North Webster Community Center fundraiser at which a limited number of tickets will be available at the door. Roger Grossman, sports …read more.

Share favorite scenes of life in North Webster with the North Webster Community Center’s open-to-all amateur photography contest. NWCC’s goal is to assemble a collection of images to illustrate life in North Webster throughout the year. To participate, submit your photos in accordance with the guidelines. Submissions will be judged by local professionals and displayed …read more.

North Webster Town Council approved an emergency pay out project to replace a volute pump at the north shore sewage station in Epworth Forest at the Tuesday evening meeting at the North Webster Community Center. While Epworth Forest is not in the town limits, the sewage system serving the area belongs to the town. By …read more.

By ERIN SMITH North Webster Community Center Share your favorite scenes of life in North Webster with the Community Center’s open to all amateurs photography contest. NWCC’s goal is to assemble a collection of images to illustrate life in North Webster throughout the year. To participate, submit your photos in accordance with the guidelines. Submissions …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – Bubble soccer has arrived at North Webster Community Center. What is bubble soccer? Bubble soccer is the newest craze sweeping the nation and quite possibly the most exciting sport that you will ever play. Some of you may have even seen it on TV being played on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. …read more.

By BETH LAMB Warsaw Ballroom Dance Association Do you like music and to dance? The Warsaw Ballroom Dance Association invites the community to join us for a dance lesson and open dance at the North Webster Community Center, located at 301 N. Main St., North Webster on Saturday, March 14. From 7 p.m. until 7:30 …read more.

While the weather is still cold, for most it is hard to think about nice, leisurely days on the lake fishing but that is exactly what North Webster Community Center is doing. The NWCC is going to raffle off a 15-foot 2012 Alaskan Starcraft fishing boat with a 25 horsepower motor and trailer on Monday, …read more.

Lakeland Regional Sewer District announced the results for open bidding on the proposed seven year wastewater project recently. The project, split into sections A, B, C and wastewater plant construction, has been almost five years in the works, and expected to be completed in under two years. The month of December saw several special meetings …read more.

The second annual Kids Business Fair is coming from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, March 14 to the North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main St. (SR 13).This is a great opportunity for kids in Kosciusko County to run their own business for one day. Kids can sell items that they have created, provide a service …read more.

Lakeland Regional Sewer District opened bids Thursday evening at the North Webster Community Center for construction of the wastewater treatment plant and section C of the wastewater collection system. Casey Erwin of DLZ Architects, Engineers, Planners, Surveyors, which drew the engineering plans for the project, read the bids. Board President John Haney then made a …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – You can always count on the SWAT Team to perform. For the third season in a row, SWAT Team were top of the mark in the North Webster adult co-ed volleyball league, winning the postseason tournament Monday night at the North Webster Community Center. SWAT Team were pushed by Wangs-N-Thangs in the …read more.

Lining the halls of the North Webster Community Center are 30 decorated trees, as part of the annual Festival of Trees at the community center. Visitors can vote for his/her favorites in the tins by each tree. While viewing is free, all the funds from voting will go to Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis. The …read more.

Dubbed “A Visit With Santa” all area children are invited to attend a fun and free event from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday inside North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main St. (SR 13). There will be crafts, activities and games as well as time and a free photo with Santa Claus. Pizza will …read more.

The Warsaw Ballroom Dance Association invites everyone to attend its December dance from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. The event will be held at the North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main St. (SR 13), North Webster. Live music will be provided by the Blue Notes. Cost for the evening is $12.50 …read more.

North Webster Community Center raffle winner Bev Ganshorn accepted her winnings Monday. She chose $10,000 in lieu of a motorcycle, car, pontoon, or UTV. Those were the first prize choices at the Heart of the Community Charity Auction and Raffle held Saturday, Oct. 4. It benefited the NWCC efforts to operate and maintain the center …read more.

North Webster Community Center raffle winner Bev Ganshorn accepted her winnings Monday. She choose $10,000 in lieu of a motorcycle, car, pontoon, or UTV. Those were the first prize choices at the Heart of the Community Charity Auction and Raffle held Saturday, Oct. 4. It benefited the NWCC efforts to operate and maintain the center …read more.

North Webster Community Center relies on donations to keep the doors open year round. Saturday evening, the North Webster Community Center Heart of the Community Charity Auction and Raffle was held to benefit the community center. As usual a large crowd filled the gymnasium in the community center and several items were auctioned off live …read more.

The time is almost here for the North Webster Community Center Heart of the Community Charity Auction and Raffle. It will be held from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday at the center, 301 N. Main St., (SR 13) North Webster. It is advised that those who wish to attend buy tickets ahead of time, especially if …read more.

[weaver_youtube -HsbmLINh30 rel=0]     Is your music favorite Country? Rock? Pop? Heavy Metal? Opera? Darryl and Andrea Gatlin can sing any genre of music. That’s what those attending The Gatlin Show at the North Webster Community center discovered Saturday evening. The event, organized by Susan Todd, was a fundraiser for the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails. Many …read more.

North Webster Community Center’s major fundraiser will be highlighted on public television. South Bend’s PBS station WNIT was in North Webster to interview Jon Sroufe, representing the community center. His comments will be aired 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29. PBS host Gordy Young and producer-director Kelsy Zumbrun learned all about the upcoming Heart of the …read more.

It is “magic time” again in North Webster. North Webster Community Center’s Heart of the Community Charity Auction and Raffle is on its way from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. It will be held at the center, 301 N. Main St. (SR 13). This is the major fundraiser held annually to keep …read more.

It was a gala 10th anniversary celebration at the North Webster Community Center, Saturday, Aug. 23. There was something for everyone of all ages to see and do during the event. An open house and demonstrations were held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Volleyball and three-point basketball tournaments were held outside, along with bounce houses and …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – Rain Makers survived the hot and humid conditions Saturday to take the North Webster Community Center’s 10th anniversary beach volleyball tournament. They won their first two matches in sweeps and awaited the survivors from the losers bracket. Spike-Opotomus, which was defeated by Rain Makers earlier in the day, needed three games to …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – An extra week was needed to settle matters, but a champion was crowned Thursday night in the finals of the North Webster Beach Volleyball tournament. After dealing with rain last Thursday which washed out the semi-finals, games reconvened at the North Webster Community Center on a calm and ideal night. When the …read more.

It is hard to believe that the North Webster Community Center has been serving the community and surrounding areas for 10 years. It has come a long way since a group of citizens refused to let this great old building go to waste. It took two years of planning and renovations to bring the center …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – North Webster league volleyball coordinator Mike Kissinger reports there will not be a Dixie Days volleyball tournament this year. Instead, there will be a coed beach volleyball tournament during the North Webster Community Center celebration. The double-elimination tournament will take place Saturday, Aug. 23, with all games taking place at the North …read more.

Barbee Lakes Property Owners Association’s annual meeting will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, at North Webster Community Center’s banquet room. All property owners are encouraged to attend. Speaker is Jed Pearson of the DNR, who will discuss the control of the exotic lake weed population. Pearson will focus on exotic …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – Registration is underway for the 2014 Dixie Days 5K run/walk. The sixth annual event will take place at 8 a.m. July 26, beginning at the North Webster Community Center and ends at the park near the Dixie. The race, which pre-race registration is $15 and day of is $20, will support the …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – The North Webster Community Center will host several events in the coming weeks. A six-week basketball camp will be held beginning June 23 as well as a rugby camp June 25-26 and June 30-July 1. The Mermaid Festival free throw contest and three-point shoot-out is also set for June 28. The free …read more.

Indiana Traffic Assistance Team will be having a carwash at the North Webster Community Center on Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society via Relay For Life. The group is hoping to raise $1,000, and they’ve collected $330 going into the weekend. “We’re hoping this pushes …read more.

Milford and North Webster communities hosted Easter Egg Hunts for youngsters this morning. A good turn out for each event was reported. Shown are a couple photos from the events.

North Webster Lions Club 69th annual Mermaid Festival is rapidly approaching. One of the highlights of the festival is the Queen of Lakes Pageant. The pageant has all the glamour, thrill and excitement of those shown on television but with local stars. The pageant is open to women ages 16-23. With years of history the …read more.

North Webster Community Center has announced some upcoming events for March and April: Sunday, March 23 — Adult Co-Ed basketball league starts. Registration time to sign up a team has been extended. Tuesday, March 25 — Upward Basketball v. the WRSW Hoopsters. Game time is 7 p.m. at NWCC. Entry is a canned good for …read more.

Warsaw Ballroom Dance Association invites all to attend its March ballroom dance from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at the North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main St. (SR 13). Music will be provided by The Fords. Cost for the evening is $12.50 per person, taken at the door. Refreshments are included. …read more.

By: Erin N. Smith Director of Operations North Webster Community Center This year marks the 10th anniversary of the North Webster Community Center.  We have come a long way in the 10 years since we first opened our doors. We have become an important part of the North Webster community and way of life, the …read more.

Romp and Roll is a program designed to introduce toddlers and preschoolers to a variety of movement concepts. Children have the opportunity to explore various movements through locomotor, vestibular, eye-hand and eye-foot, tumbling and rhythmic activities. Through these activities, your child will increase their flexibility, balance, strength and overall coordination. By improving their physical skills …read more.

Warsaw Ballroom Dance Association invites area residents to attend a Christmas dance from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the North Webster Community Center, located at 301 N. Main St. (SR 13). Music will be provided by DJs Eagle and Pam Lindsey. Cost for the evening is $12.50 per person, taken at …read more.

The Warsaw Ballroom Dance Association invites you to attend a Christmas Dance from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. The event will be held at the North Webster Community Center, located on 301 N. Main St. (SR 13), in North Webster. Music will be provided by DJ’s, Eagle and Pam Lindsey. Cost for the evening is …read more.

Santa Claus is coming to North Webster for a free event this Saturday. Head to the North Webster Community Center from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be games and crafts in the gymnasium where kids will complete their “passport” to enter the raffle for gifts and get their pizza. There will be pizza …read more.

Join in celebrating Christmas this year and helping the Kiwanis help kids this holiday season. The 2013 Festival of Trees, sponsored by the North Webster Kiwanis, will run from Saturday, Nov. 23, through Saturday, Jan.4, 2014. The public will vote for their favorite tree via donation. All proceeds benefit the Riley’s Hospital for Children. Over …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – North Webster Community Center held its first Pickleball Tournament Saturday, Nov. 9, featuring three different age divisions for play. An open, 55-plus and 75-plus age groups comprised a total of 56 registered players from Warsaw, North Webster, Syracuse and Ft. Wayne. Each participant received a t-shirt and trophies were awarded to the …read more.

Come and get an early start on holiday shopping from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at North Webster Community Center for the annual Christmas Bazaar. Many vendors will be on hand with gifts both handcrafted and from “at home” party sales groups. There will be a wide variety of reasonably priced gifts …read more.

The Warsaw Ballroom Dance Association invites the public to attend its ballroom dance from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 12, at the North Webster Community Center, located on SR 13 or Main St., North Webster. The Fords will provide live music. Cost for the evening is $12.50 per person, taken at the door. Refreshments …read more.

There was a large turnout for the Heart of the Community “Keep the Lights On” charity auction and raffle held Saturday night, with people filling the North Webster Community Center’s gym and balcony. The event started at 5 p.m. with a sold-out dinner catered by the Sleepy Owl and two silent auctions. A live auction …read more.

There is still time to purchase tickets of the fifth annual Heart of the Community Charity Auction and Raffle, being held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at the North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main St. (SR 13), North Webster. A ticket gets the holder a chance to choose one of four grand …read more.

North Webster Community Center Heart of the Community Charity Auction and Raffle will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. The event, which is a benefit for the community center, has taken on a momentum of its own by becoming one of the best attended happenings in the area. A ticket entitles …read more.

[weaver_youtube Yf0pT3bRX_A rel=0] NORTH WEBSTER – A very sunny and windless Thursday night a block from Webster Lake overlooked sand flying in a parking lot adjacent to the North Webster Community Center. The culmination of the North Webster Sand Volleyball League tournament had semi-final and championship match played on the court southeast of the NWCC, …read more.

Despite published reports in another newspaper, Erin Smith not Erin Jones, is the new director of operations of the North Webster Community Center. Smith is a resident of North Webster and a Wawasee High School graduate with an extensive background to prepare her for the position. She was formerly the executive director of North Webster …read more.

Erin Smith has been named the new director of operations of the North Webster Community Center. Smith is a resident of North Webster and formerly worked for United Way.

The North Webster Community Center offers tons of summer classes for all ages. Yoga – Thursdays 10 a.m. in June. Shannon Johnson with Blooming with Yoga will instruct this one hour class. This class gives lots of descriptions and options. We will work on strength building, gaining range of motion and coordination. Aromatherapy Workshop – …read more.

Yoga – Thursdays 10 a.m. in June. Shannon Johnson with Blooming with Yoga will instruct this one hour class. This class gives lots of descriptions and options.  We will work on strength building, gaining range of motion and coordination. Intro to Comedy Improv Workshop – Monday, June 10, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ages 16 …read more.

Social Ballroom Dancing – Thursdays, May 30 to June 20, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Beginners and Intermediate. You may take one or both levels. $50/$90 Sketch Comedy Writing – Tuesdays. June 4 to July 16, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Want to learn how to write comedy skits like the Saturday Night Live pros? …read more.

There will be courses for both adults and children offered throughout the summer at the North Webster Community Center. Adults can sign up for classes in: jewelry making, social ballroom dancing, aromatherapy, sketch comedy, family massage, Yoga, pain relief and volleyball. For the kids, there are classes available in: clay, hands on art, Hip Hop …read more.

The following events will be held at the North Webster Community Center: Mother’s Day Paint Pottery for Mom and Restorative Yoga for Mom will be hosted from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday, May 12. Cost of attendance is $22. Family Massage Class will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday May 20. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – The North Webster Community Center has begun sign-ups for the co-ed four-person beach volleyball league. Deadline for entry is May 9, and the Thursday night league is limited to the first seven teams. The minimum age to play is 18 years old. Entry fee is $90 per team for the season running …read more.

Precious Metal Clay class will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 29. Cost of attendance is $55. Using a small ball of metal clay we will learn to form it into a pendant with different tools, textures and stamps. After firing in the kiln you are left with 99.9 percent silver. We will meet …read more.

A kids comedy improv workshop will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, at North Webster Community Center with visiting artist Jill Olson of Storytown, Chicago. The workshop is nearly full. Registration is online nwcommunitycenter.com A free improv show will take place at 7 p.m. with Olson and some of the advanced …read more.

Jill Olson, producer of the appraised Storytown Chicago, will be a visiting artist during spring break to the North Webster Community Center. She will teach a kids comedy class from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3. The class is for ages 8-13. Her workshop will focus on basic improv comedy games, thinking …read more.

It is time to think about Easter and the North Webster Community Center is putting on a free Easter Celebration for kids through fifth grade. From 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, the event in the NWCC gym will include a continental breakfast, kids crafts, a coloring contest, bounce houses and an opportunity to get a …read more.

North Webster Community Center has expanded the former Shrimp Stag Night to include both men and women. It will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at the center, 301 N. Main St. (SR 13). The price of a ticket includes a buffet with shrimp and other foods, beverages including keg beer, games of chance, …read more.

The North Webster Community Center invites you to attend the NWCC Easter Festival. The festival will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday March 16, at the North Webster Community Center’s gym. The event will feature a continental breakfast as well as Easter eggs and goodies. Children can partake in kids crafts, a moonwalk, …read more.

From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2013, the North Webster Community Center will be hosting a course for children ages 8-12 on the basics of comedy improve. Children outside of the age range may have a parent call to have attendance considered. The event, which is scheduled during the North Webster students’ …read more.

The North Webster Community Center will be offering Spring art courses working with clay, stained glass and painting in March with open studio time available for current students. Clay courses will be from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays, March 6 to April 3. Stained glass courses will be held on twice from 5:30 p.m. …read more.

Even with the warmer weather, members of the Indiana Vintage Snowmobile Association got out to the North Webster Community Center to show off their vehicles. While the outdoor events had to be cancelled due to surprisingly pleasant weather the association still provided onlookers at the 2013 Winterfest with a lot of “cool” options to check …read more.

The weather outside may have been grey and chilly Saturday, but inside the North Webster Community Center everyone was smiling and having a good time during the annual Heart of the Community Auction. Over 1,600 tickets were sold for the Heart of the Community Charity Auction and the gym was packed as people enjoyed dinner …read more.

The community is invited to have some fun for a good cause on Saturday, Oct. 6. The Heart of the Community Charity Auction and Raffle to keep the North Webster Community Center open and operating will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., this weekend at the center, 301 N. Main St. (SR 13). All …read more.

North Webster Town Council handled important business at its meeting Tuesday evening at the North Webster Community Center, but a bit of levity popped up over the issue of stump removal. The stumps are in the town’s right-of-way in an alley. Rick Monroe, of North Center Street, had asked if the council had any problems …read more.