Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee discussed the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Conklin Bay project at the Monday night, July 20, meeting.

An update on the new project was also discussed. Minor issues are still being addressed. Selge Construction was on-site last week to follow up. Erlene Yentes, executive director, updated the committee that educational signs are located along the trail.

Despite heavy rain and thunderstorms, Oakwood Resort gave away 350 free meals Thursday, May 14, in Syracuse.

Syracuse Strong continues with two free meal distributions. One Thursday, May 14, and the other Saturday, May 16.

The annual Wawasee Property Owners Association family breakfast has been cancelled for 2020. The event was slated to be held Saturday, June 13, at Oakwood Resort.

WARSAW — Oakwood Resort and The Pier & Back Porch Oakwood partnered with both Sysco and Stanz Foodservice to provide 200 gourmet meals to healthcare workers at KCH. They delivered the meals to Kosciusko Community Hospital Thursday, April 30.        

  SYRACUSE  — Chautauqua-Wawasee, Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation and the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club are jointly sponsoring a presentation, discussion and workshop focused on “Gardening in the Face of a Changing Climate.” The workshop will be held  from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Oakwood Resort Inn, Syracuse. The event is open to the public …read more.

SYRACUSE — Chautauqua-Wawasee is bringing the Purdue Varsity Glee Club to Syracuse 7:30-9 p.m. April 24, at the Oakwood Resort Event Center, Syracuse, for its only performance in northeastern Indiana during the first half of 2020. This musical troupe employs a versatile repertoire including gospel, vocal jazz, swing, contemporary hits, romantic ballads, classical choral selections, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Light snow sprinkles accentuated the festive mood at Oakwood Resort for the annual Wawasee Winter Carnival Saturday, Jan. 24. The carnival was sponsored by the Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission and Lakeland Youth Center, with volunteer assistance from members of the Wawasee High School student council and Syracuse Boy Scout Troop …read more.

SYRACUSE — Employees who do more than what is expected will often get the attention of their supervisor. This has been proven true again by Terrance Egolf, a senior student at Wawasee High School who is an intern at the Oakwood Resort in Syracuse. Egolf’s quality of work was also noticed by Jon Everingham, director …read more.

SYRACUSE — Mark your calendars for the Wawasee Winter Carnival Friday and Saturday, Jan. 24-25, sponsored by Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission and Lakeland Youth Center. The festival will begin with a soup supper fundraiser Friday evening, Jan. 24, and will continue with activities during the day Saturday, Jan. 25. Kiwanis Soup Supper …read more.

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 — For those looking for a unique fun-filled Christmas family activity, Chautauqua-Wawasee plans to celebrate an Old Fashioned Christmas at Oakwood Resort in Syracuse from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30. The celebration, rain or snow, is open to the public, free of charge, no registration is required. The event will be held …read more.

SYRACUSE — Chautauqua -Wawasee will host its first book discussion from 2 -3 p.m. at the Oakwood Resort Inn, 702 E. Lake View Road, Syracuse. The event will be held on the first floor in conference room No. 1 that is wheel chair accessible. Admission is free. The book being discussed is “Being Mortal,” by …read more.

SYRACUSE —  The Chautauqua-Wawasee Organization will hold the first meeting of its Reading Circle, Nov. 15. The book discussion group was formed in partnership with the Syracuse Public Library. The first book discussion over “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande will occur at 2 p.m. in conference room 1 at the Oakwood Resort. The event is …read more.

SYRACUSE — A cool lake breeze greeted those walking out onto the pier and boat slips at Oakwood Resort to view the variety of wooden and antique boats on display Saturday, June 22. The show began at 10 a.m. with boats arriving for the annual Lake Wawasee Wooden Boat Show. More were expected in the …read more.

SYRACUSE — According to the Gospel of Luke, “Jesus got into one of the boats … put out a little from the shore … and taught the people from the boat.” On the morning of Sunday, May 26, the Rev. Harlan Steffen did the same. And his first words were a succinct and profound affirmation of …read more.

SYRACUSE — Mother & Me, sponsored by Lakeland Youth Center and 702 Salon & Spa in the Oakwood Resort, held Saturday, May 4, offered moms and their daughters an opportunity to bond. Those participating enjoyed a light brunch featuring muffins, fruit and a variety of drinks. Each mother daughter duo got to pick a salon …read more.

SYRACUSE — A crowd of nearly 100 tired but jovial ice boat racers from all over North America and Europe gathered in the Oakwood Resort on Lake Wawasee in Syracuse Friday, Feb. 22, to honor the winners of the 2019 International Detroit News Ice Yacht Racing Association North American Championship Regatta. International DN-style ice yachts …read more.

SYRACUSE — The 2019 DN North American Championship iceboat regatta started off at 11 a.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 21.

SYRACUSE – The Gold Cup and North American Championship ice boat regattas will take place this week on Lake Wawasee.

SYRACUSE — While the snowmobile races were cancelled, Chautauqua-Wawasee is able to bring the Winter Carnival’s Ice Fishing Derby to Oakwood Resort this Saturday, Feb. 16.

SYRACUSE — As of right now the Winter Carnival’s ice fishing derby at Oakwood Resort has been cancelled.

SYRACUSE — With the subzero temperatures this week and multiple school and business closings, the snowmobile drag races have again been rescheduled for next Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Syracuse Community Center.

SYRACUSE — Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence winner Oakwood Resort announced their beach area will host a Polar Plunge fundraiser. The Polar Plunge will take place Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, with registration opening at 11:30 a.m. and the Plunge beginning at noon. The net proceeds from the event will benefit Turkey Creek Fire Department, which …read more.

SYRACUSE — A message of needing to fail before succeeding and being in uncomfortable situations before something awesome can happen were among the messages conveyed in the first presentation of Chautauqua-Wawasee’s two day conference “You’re Not Alone: Battling stigmas and overcoming obstacles.” Bobby Bones presented 50 minutes of comedy performance and motivational talk at Oakwood …read more.

SYRACUSE — It was a perfect day with sunny skies and temperatures in the high 80s for the third annual car show organized by Oakwood Resort and the Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation.

SYRACUSE — Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence winner Oakwood Resort announced their third annual car show will be hosted on the beautiful grounds of the 27 acre resort from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5. In conjunction with the Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation, the event will serve as a fundraiser to continue the walking …read more.

SYRACUSE — Once a year members of the Syracuse Lake Association and Wawasee Property Owners Association have an opportunity to renew friendships and make new friends when both organizations host its annual family breakfast. Approximately 300 attended this year’s event, held this morning at Oakwood Resort. Guests enjoyed biscuits and gravy, pancakes, sausage, bacon, scrambled …read more.

SYRACUSE — A cool lake breeze greeted those walking out onto the pier and boat slips at Oakwood Resort to view the variety of wooden and a few antique boats on display today, Saturday, June 30. The show began at 10 a.m. with over 25 boats arriving for the the annual Wawasee Wooden Boat show. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Friends and families from across the region enjoyed the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra in a concert celebration of the American spirit. The Steel Dynamics Foundation Patriotic Pops performance was Wednesday, June 27, at Oakwood Resort in Syracuse. This free outdoor concert was perfect for the whole family. Conductor Caleb Young led the patriotic concert. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Chamber of Commerce recently had the opportunity to celebrate the opening of the 702 Salon and Spa, located inside of Oakwood Resort at 702 E. Lake View Road in Syracuse, with a ribbon cutting. The 702 Salon and Spa will celebrate its official grand opening from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 3. …read more.

SYRACUSE — During its “Experience Chautauqua Series” held from Sunday, Oct. 15, through Tuesday, Oct. 17, at Oakwood Resort, Syracuse, Chautauqua-Wawasee brought acclaimed Hoosier historical fiction author James Alexander Thom and his wife, Dark Rain, to speak. She is also a writer and respected elder of the Shawnee of Ohio. During the Monday morning presentation, …read more.

SYRACUSE  — Purdue Glee Club will be performing at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, at the Oakwood Event Center, 849 E. Lake View Road, Syracuse. This dynamic musical troupe employs a versatile repertoire including gospel, vocal jazz, swing, contemporary hits, romantic ballads, classical choral selections, barbershop, folk remedies, patriotic standards, familiar opera choruses, country and …read more.

SYRACUSE —  Trip Advisor® Certificate of Excellence winner, Oakwood Resort announces that the 2nd Annual Car Show will be hosted on the beautiful grounds of the 27-acre resort.  In conjunction with the Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation, the event will serve as a fundraiser to continue the walking trails around Lake Wawasee, Indiana’s largest natural lake.  The event will …read more.

About two dozen wooden boats bobbed with the waves at the Oakwood Resort piers and another 10 or so were proudly displayed on resort grounds during the Saturday, June 24, Lake Wawasee “classic boat gathering.” “It’s really more like a rally than a boat show,” said Jeanne Knecht, who with her husband, Luke, helped enlist …read more.

SYRACUSE — Families from Syracuse and Wawasee lakes enjoyed the annual Syracuse Lake Association and Wawasee Property Owners Association family breakfast at Oakwood Resort. Several hundred attended the annual event Saturday morning. Not only could the guests enjoy breakfast with friends they haven’t seen for a year, but also meet new friends. Guests also had …read more.

SYRACUSE — Trip Advisor® Certificate of Excellence winner, Oakwood Resort announces their plan to commemorate National Wine Day on Thursday, May 25.  At the relaxing waterfront restaurant, The Pier and Back Porch, guests can enjoy a glass of delicious red or white house wine from open until close for only $4.00 each. “As people ease into …read more.

SYRACUSE — The 2017 Wawasee Winter Carnival is back and planned to be better than ever. This year’s event will be held from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. Regardless of weather conditions, all but two events will be held. Most events will be held on Main Street, with other events taking place …read more.

SYRACUSE — Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence winner, Oakwood Resort, announces its beach area will serve as the host site for the Boomerang Backpacks Polar Plunge fundraiser. The Polar Plunge will take place Saturday, Jan. 28, with registration opening at 3 p.m. and the plunge beginning at 3:30 p.m. This is one of many events …read more.

SYRACUSE — Trip Advisor® Certificate of Excellence winner, Oakwood Resort, announces their annual Breakfast with Santa at The Pier Restaurant.  The Culinary Team will provide you and your family members a delicious array of favorite items from 8 until 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17. Before or after enjoying a delicious meal, Behind the Lens …read more.

SYRACUSE — Trip Advisor® Certificate of Excellence winner, Oakwood Resort announces they are launching a special for anyone purchasing $100 in gift cards. Now through Dec. 18, individuals will receive a free $10 gift card with each $100 gift card purchase. Every gift list has them; those people who have everything.  What to give those people …read more.

SYRACUSE — Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence winner, Oakwood Resort announces an interactive social afternoon of fun. A wine tasting will take place in the bar area from 1 – 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22.  This event will be open to all adults 21 and older and will be hosted by The Pier and Back Porch …read more.

SYRACUSE — Despite stormy conditions, several artists — including painters, sculptors, photographers, glass blowers and more — food vendors and a winery have set up for the Oakwood Fine Arts Festival today, Saturday, Aug. 27. A Chautauqua-Wawasee event, the festival returns to the grounds of Oakwood Resort, 702 E. Lake View Road, Syracuse, and runs until 4 p.m. this afternoon.

SYRACUSE — Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence winner Oakwood Resort announces their plan to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day at The Pier Restaurant. Sunday, Sept. 18, from noon to 5 p.m., guests can enjoy a cheeseburger with a side of french fries for only $7. Relax and dine in the restaurant or on the shaded outdoor …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee heard Monday, Aug. 15, the Eli Lily Road widening project is nearly completed. Megan McClellan, director, said the cost of the project increased but she is still continuing to get donations. “It looks good. It’s done and drainage is in,” she said. “It looks fantastic.” Pulver Asphalt and Paving are …read more.

SYRACUSE — More than 30 cars were on display at the the first inaugural car show, hosted by Oakwood Resort and Syracuse-Wawasee Parks Foundation, Sunday, July 24. The turn out was better than expected, said event organizers. “We are really surprised at the turnout,” said J.R. Parent, owner of Oakwood Resort. The car show was …read more.

SYRACUSE — Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence winner, Oakwood Resort announces an interactive evening of fun. Local Syracuse artist, Kathy Boyts will instruct her final “wine and canvas” event before her relocation to Florida. This event has been scheduled for 6-9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28. Boyts will instruct guests how to turn a blank canvas …read more.

North Webster The Dixie Boat 9 p.m. Saturday, July 8, Sunset and Moonlight Cruise with Cap’n Bob. Bourbon Bourbon Legion 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday, July 9, Cadillac Creek performing outlaw/retro country. Leesburg Pie Eyed Petey’s 8 p.m. Friday, July 8, karaoke. 8 p.m. Saturday, July 9, Taken. Warsaw Rex’s Rendevous 10 p.m. to 2 …read more.

By MARLIES SELENT-WEST Chautauqua-Wawasee SYRACUSE — The Oakwood Fine Arts Festival will be form 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, outdoors at the Oakwood Resort, Syracuse. This year promises to be bigger and better with the event scheduled before Labor Day, the attendance is expected to rise significantly. Artists who have not yet …read more.

SYRACUSE — Close to 200 residents and families from Syracuse and Wawasee Lakes are expected to attend this morning’s Wawasee Property Owner’s Association/Syracuse Lake Association Family Breakfast at Oakwood Resort. The breakfast event will continue until 10:30 a.m. Organizations such as the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club, Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Foundation, Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, Center for Lakes …read more.

SYRACUSE — Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence winner Oakwood Resort announced their inaugural car show will be hosted on the beautiful grounds of the 27-acre resort. In conjunction with the Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation, the event will serve as a fundraiser to continue the walking trails around Lake Wawasee, Indiana’s largest natural lake. The event will …read more.

This summer, families have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of events in Chautuaqua-Wawasee and the Oakwood Resort in Syracuse. To begin the celebration of the birth of America, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s Patriotic Pops Concert will enhance the evening of June 28 with patriotic music at 7 p.m. The concert will be held at …read more.

SYRACUSE — Approximately 35 Jensen automobiles and 65 individuals gathered at Oakwood Resort Wednesday through Sunday, June 8-12, for the Jensen East 2016 Crossroads of America Tour. Stephen and Michele Luckett, Chicago, were hosts for this year’s event. The majority of the Jensens were Jensen-Healey automobiles but there were “a couple rare ones,” said Stephen …read more.

SYRACUSE — Oakwood Resort announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its sixth year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year.  Certificate of Excellence recipients include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a …read more.

Leesburg Pie Eyed Petey’s 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 17, karaoke. 8 p.m to midnight Saturday, June 18, Hotline. 4-7 p.m. Sunday, June 19, Gary Gerard. North Webster The Dixie 9 p.m. Saturday, June 18, Cap’n Bob. Warsaw Wagon Wheel Theatre 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 17 and 18, How to Succeed in …read more.

The Chautauqua-Wawasee Wine, Cheese & Chocolate event came back on the evening of May 27 at the Hill top Banquet Center at Oakwood Resort in Syracuse. Food and beverage vendors displayed their delicacies at the resort for the third time, the first being in 2013. This year, some of the newcomers were Monarch Wines & Beef’s …read more.

SYRACUSE — Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence winner, Oakwood Resort announces its Father’s Day Barbecue Buffet at The Pier Restaurant. Fathers give so much love, time, advice, support, time and understanding.

SYRACUSE — The Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Experience presented by Chautauqua-Wawasee returns to Oakwood Resort’s Event Center Memorial Weekend. The event has been brought back by popular demand and will be held on from 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, May 27. This unforgettable experience includes: Culinary delights from the Oakwood Resort Keepsake Wine Glass Door Prizes Entertainment …read more.

SYRACUSE — Guests took the theme to heart for the “Black and White” Evening of Elegance fashion show for the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County Saturday, May 14. Held in the Oakwood Resort Event Center, Syracuse, the room was filled with black and white attire. Approximately 100 attended to see 22 models walk down …read more.

Leesburg Pied Eyed Petey’s 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, May 13, Karaoke. 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, May 14, Pick Slide. Milford Lizard’s Bar Friday, May 13, Karaoke with Chris Cage. 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Saturday, May 14, United. Syracuse Oakwood Resort 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, May 13, Big Love. 8 p.m. to …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Experience presented by Chautauqua-Wawasee returns to Oakwood Resort’s Event Center Memorial Weekend. The event has been brought back by popular demand and will be held on from 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, May 27. This unforgettable experience includes: Culinary delights from the Oakwood Resort Keepsake Wine Glass Door Prizes Entertainment …read more.

SYRACUSE — Launching at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 26, the Goshen Brewing Co. will be the first brewery featured and their brew master, Jesse Sensenig will be at The Pier Restaurant to educate guests about the brewing process. Six dates have been planned to allow guests a great opportunity to enjoy incredible local and regional craft beers. …read more.

Leesburg Pie Eyed Petey’s 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, April 29, Karaoke. 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, April 30, Hotline. Milford Lizard’s Bar Friday, April 29, Karaoke with Chris Cage. Saturday, April 30, Dj Cage. It’s the last weekend to help raise money for Riley’s Children Hospital. Pierceton The Post 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. …read more.

Leesburg Pie Eyed Petey’s 8 p.m. to midnight, Friday, April 22, Karaoke. 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, April 23, United. Warsaw Rex’s Rendevouz 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, April 22, a taste of rockabilly and blues with Dos Hermonas. 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, April 23, The MGB Band. Syracuse Oakwood Resort 8 …read more.

Leesburg Pied Eyed Petey’s 8 p.m. to midnight, Friday, April 15, Karaoke. 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, April 16, Pottsies Pastime. Milford Lizard’s Bar Friday, April 15, Karaoke with Chris cage. 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Saturday, April 16, Gunslinger. Syracuse Oakwood Resort 8-11 p.m. Saturday, April 16, Jon Durnell Duo.  

Leesburg Pie Eyed Petey’s 8 p.m. – midnight Friday, April 8, Karaoke. 8 p.m. – midnight Saturday, April 9, Pottsies Pastime. Silver Lake Silver Inn The Silver Inn will be hosting a Jungle Theme Party with DJ Lance starting at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9. Prizes for best costume will be given. Syracuse Oakwood Resort …read more.

Milford Lizard’s Bar 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Friday, March 25, karaoke with Chris Cage. 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Saturday, March 26, Lizard’s first Lip Sync Battle with Chris Cage. Syracuse The Frog’s Tavern 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Saturday, March 26, Hotline Band. Oakwood Resort 8 p.m. to Midnight 1 Adam 12.   …read more.

Leesburg Pied Eyed Petey’s 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, March 18, will be karaoke. 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 19, will be a St. Patrick’s Day party with Pick Slide playing. Milford Lizard’s Bar 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday, March 18, Karaoke with Chris Cage. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19, The United Band. Oakwood …read more.

Leesburg Pied Eyed Petey’s 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, March 11, Karaoke. 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 12, there will be a DJ. Silver Lake The Silver Inn 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12, Sum of 3. No cover charge. Syracuse Oakwood Resort 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 12, Charlie Rocket. No cover charge …read more.

Leesburg Pie Eyed Petey’s 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, March 4, Karaoke. 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 5, Dj. Milford Duffy’s Pub and Grub 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3, karaoke. 10 p.m Friday, March 4, DJ. 9 p.m. Saturday, March 5, Gunslinger. 8 p.m. Sunday, March 6, karaoke with Jhon Huss. Lizard’s Bar Friday, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards banquet returned to Oakwood Resort Tuesday, Jan. 26, where it honored many local businesses and individuals within the Wawasee area. And this year the chamber utilized a different approach for doing so: opening nominations to its members.

Silver Lake The Silver Inn will host Gunslinger at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9.  No cover charge. Syracuse Charlie Rocket will perform from 8 p.m. to midnight in the Pier restaurant from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Jan. 9. Warsaw Plaxton will perform at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at American Legion Post 49, Warsaw, as …read more.

  WARSAW — The Alcoholic Beverage Board of Kosciusko County approved four alcoholic beverage permit renewals at its hearing Thursday, Jan. 7, in Warsaw. The board also approved new catering hall permits for Oakwood Resort. The three-man board approved two new catering hall permits for alcoholic beverages for Oakwood Resort. There were no remonstrators. Oakwood …read more.

SYRACUSE – Approximately 180 anglers will converge on the famed muskie waters of northern Indiana May 13-15, 2016, for the 20th annual Indiana Muskies Classic.

SYRACUSE — Chautauqua Wawasee will host “Finding Spiritual Gold in the Second Half of Life,” with Kaye Lindauer at the Oakwood Resort in Syracuse.

Jennifer DeWitt and Eric Fenker were united in marriage in a 4:30 p.m. ceremony Saturday, June 27, 2015, at North Webster United Methodist Church. Pastor Byron Kaiser officiated.

How long is too long for temporary signs to be up? That was the debate at the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals meeting Thursday evening, Sept. 17.

SYRACUSE — Oakwood Resort and Chautauqua-Wawasee had a beautiful day for the annual Fine Arts Festival. Saturday, Sept. 12, started a little chilly and more than a little damp, but ended with sunshine and happy faces in the Syracuse community.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Police, Turkey Creek Fire Territory and EMS along with the American Legion Auxiliary Post 223, Sons of the American Legion Post 223 and the American Legion Post 223 joined in a ceremony commemorating the 14th anniversary of Sept. 11.

SYRACUSE — Chautauqua-Wawasee presents the return of this juried, outdoor festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, on the grounds of the Oakwood Resort, 702 E. Lake View Road, Syracuse. Free admission and fun for the entire family.

Several cases on the agenda at the regular meeting of Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday, Aug. 20, were approved. An exception and a variance for Oakwood Resort were tabled.

Milford Lizard’s Bar and Grill Chris Cage Karaoke, 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 Chris Cage Karaoke and DJ, 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 North Webster The Dixie Boat Cap’n Bob, 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, Sunset and moonlight cruise Pierceton The Post Gunslinger, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, and Saturday, Aug. 15. …read more.

[weaver_youtube H9GrPvtKcSU rel=0]   Patriot’s Day 2015 was an activity filled Saturday at Oakwood Resort, Syracuse. Oakwood Resort staff kept busy parking event goer’s vehicles, while restaurant staff grilled out on the lawn and Man Cave Brewery provided drinks with part of the proceeds going back to the Wawasee Navy Seal Foundation. North Webster American …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Elite Frogs Parachute Team, made up of active duty and retired Navy SEALs, will be returning to Lake Wawasee for its fourth annual Patriot’s Day. But this year will be bigger and better than the past three years. The Hooligans Flight Team will join in and there will be a Capt. Phillips …read more.

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic returned to the shores of Lake Wawasee to present an evening of patriotic tunes at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 5.

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic returns to the shores of Lake Wawasee to present an evening of patriotic tunes beginning at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 5. The free Steel Dynamics Patriotic Pops concert will take place at Oakwood Resort, 702 E. Lake View Road, Syracuse, and is part of many Oakwood summer concerts. The orchestra’s local …read more.

Chautauqua-Wawasee and Oakwood Resort sponsor many events throughout the year, but the summertime schedule is packed with fun for the whole family. July will warm up with a Patriotic Pops Concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. July 5. The Fort Wayne Philharmonic will be performing on the Oakwood lawn, and children and family of all ages …read more.

Oakwood Resort will soon be the site of three new memorial benches. Three granite benches will sit on the property to honor Ken Robinson, Cole Brembeck and Howard Brembeck. Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce is in charge of arranging the purchasing and placement of the benches. In order to pay for the granite benches and to …read more.

The annual Wawasee Property Owners Association and Syracuse Lake Association Family Breakfast is an opportunity for neighbors to meet neighbors, renew friendships, make new friends and learn about various non-profit organizations in the area. This year’s event was held Saturday morning at Oakwood Resort, Syracuse. Non-profit agencies such as the WPOA, Syracuse-Wawasee Trails, Syracuse-Wawasee Garden …read more.

The 2015 Wawasee Flotilla T-shirts, featuring this year’s unique logo, have arrived and are being distributed to outlets in Syracuse. The theme for this year’s Flotilla is “Pirate Parade.” The flotilla will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, on Lake Wawasee. Gray and black t-shirts in long and short sleeves, crew neck and …read more.

[weaver_youtube ycm7aPBxVTM rel=8]   The number of Wawasee Property Owners Association Board Members was higher than the public attending at the annual public WPOA board meeting this morning, Saturday, June 13, at Oakwood Resort, Syracuse. The actual board meeting was kept brief to hear from Megan McClellan, executive director of Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee, and Ann …read more.

Chautauqua-Wawasee will be offering a fun and effective way to discover who you are and want to be in a one-day workshop Tuesday, June 16, at the Oakwood Resort. Successful people understand what motivates them and gives their lives meaning, and act in alignment with this knowledge. Participants will learn a fun and highly regarded …read more.

Wawasee Property Owners Association will be hosting two events in the next several weeks. Megan McClellan, executive director of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee and Ann Garceau, author, will be speakers at the WPOA annual public board meeting Saturday, June. 13. The meeting, starting at 9 a.m. will be held at Oakwood Resort, Syracuse. Garceau will …read more.

  Over 100 persons attended the first “The Life, The Love & The Passion of Fashion 2015” Saturday evening in the event center at Oakwood Resort, Syracuse. This was the first fundraiser of the year for The Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County. The evening included hor d’oeuvres, cocktails, fashion show and live entertainment. A …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Wagon Wheel Theatre The Stories of Scheherazade – 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26. General admission costs $12. Visit www.wagonwheeltheatre.org for tickets. Barbee Landing Free …read more.

  The Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County is getting closer to kicking-off their fundraising year with a ‘Red Carpet’ Spring & Summer Fashion Show at the Oakwood Resort in Syracuse. On Saturday, April 25, after a walk up the ‘red carpet’ and photos before entering the Oakwood Event Center, guests will be treated to …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Barbee Landing Free jukebox – Friday, April 10 Cedar Creek Fundraiser – Saturday, April 11. $25.00 bracelet includes all you can eat hog roast and all you can …read more.

Chautauqua-Wawasee will kick off the 2015 season by showing “Fixed: The Science/Fiction of Human Enhancement” a documentary on disability and technology. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. April 23 with dinner with the director and experts followed by a screening of the film at 7:15 p.m. followed by a question and answer session with …read more.

Warsaw Downtown Warsaw First Friday: Back To The Future – 5-9 p.m. Friday, April 3 The Downtown Otitis Media – 10 p.m. Saturday, April 4. No cover. Rex’s Rendezvous Open Jam with Dustin Castle – Thursday, April 2 Medevil Brooklym – 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 3 Subterfuge – 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4 Leesburg Pie Eyed …read more.

By NATHAN D. WILSON Executive Director, Chautauqua-Wawasee Chautauqua-Wawasee announces upcoming events persons in the community may be of interest. “The Promise and Perils of Human Enhancement: Will Technology Put an End to Disability?” that takes place Thursday, April 23. Enjoy a wonderful, catered dinner, be one of the first to screen the award winning documentary …read more.