SYRACUSE — It was a gray, February afternoon in northern Indiana, but that didn’t stop 55 people from attending Chautauqua-Wawasee’s latest event, “Gardening in the Face of a Changing Climate,” featuring John Edgerton, held Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Oakwood Inn. Those attending came from as far as Fort Wayne and South Bend, as …read more.

  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 — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards banquet — hosted Jan. 16 by Oakwood Resort’s event center — celebrated 2019’s achievements while also addressing Kosciusko County’s needs and building excitement for the year ahead, fitting with the event’s theme of “20/20 Vision.” Chamber President Dennis Pressler, Stoney Point LLC, noted 2019 as a year of …read more.

SYRACUSE — Chautauqua-Wawasee, Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation and Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club host “Gardening in the Face of a Changing Climate Workshop”, Saturday, Feb. 8 from 1-4 p.m. The workshop, lead by John Edgerton of Shelbyville, Mich., will take place at the Oakwood Resort, 702 East Lake View Road, Syracuse. The event is free of charge. …read more.

SYRACUSE — James E. Caskey, president of the Kenneth and Lela Harkless Foundation, announced $85,500 in grants have been awarded to various organizations within the Syracuse community.

SYRACUSE — The Garden Club of Indiana held its annual state convention in LaPorte. Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club was one of the host clubs since it is a member of the North Central District, which put on the convention. The theme was “Door to the Wild Side.” Club member Linda Harkleroad was installed as state first …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Kenneth and Lela Harkless Foundation has awarded $99,300 in grants to organizations in the Syracuse community. The announcement was made by James E. Caskey, president of the foundation. Grants were awarded to the following: Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum, $16,000 Teen Parents Succeeding, $16,000 Syracuse Cemetery Association, $10,000 Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation Trail Committee, $10,000 …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, SR 13, Syracuse, will host its third annual Earth Day Festival Saturday, April 21. The event, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., will take place at the WACF Levinson-LaBrosse Educational Center. This year’s theme is plastics. The first 200 families attending will get a free re-usable grocery bag. It …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Kenneth and Lela Harkless Foundation, Syracuse, has awarded $95,000 in grants to organizations in the Syracuse Community, according to James E. Caskey, foundation president. The grants were awarded to the following: Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum, $14,100 Rose Home North, $8,000 Syracuse Cemetery Association, $8,000 Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, $8,000 Teen Parents Succeeding, $6,400 …read more.

SYRACUSE — Have some fun with outdoor activities and learning about lake health during this year’s Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s Earth Day Festival. The event, free of charge, will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at the Levinson-LaBrosse Lakes & Wetlands Education Center, one mile south of Syracuse on SR 13. …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Garden Club of Indiana held its 86th annual state convention hosted by the central district April 3-4 at the Wellington Conference Center, Fishers. Linda Harkleroad from Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club attended the Passport to Gardening Convention along with more than 100 federated garden club members and guests from across the state.

SYRACUSE — The Kenneth and Lela Harkless Foundation announces the foundation has awarded $90,000 in grants to organizations in the Syracuse community. According to James E. Caskey, foundation president, grants were awarded to the following: Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum — $13,000 Syracuse Cemetery Association — $10,000 Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation — $10,000 Syracuse Parks Department — $8,000 …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Kenneth and Lela Harkless Foundation announces it has awarded $94,000 in grants to organizations in the Syracuse Community according to James E. Caskey, foundation president. The grants were awarded to: Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee, $13,500 Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum, $11,250 Syracuse Parks Department, $9,900 Syracuse Cemetery Association, $9,000 Teen Parents Succeeding, $9,000 Lakeland Learning …read more.

The Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Walk took place on Saturday, June 27, despite the constant rain and wind. The event brochure claimed that the walk would continue “rain or shine” and it did just that. Five different gardens were featured during the walk. Deb and John Landa, Betty and Roger Kern, Judy and Alex Pursley, Kristy and …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.

Syracuse Parks Department and the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club had help celebrating Arbor Day Friday. Syracuse Elementary School third-graders gathered in Henry Ward Park on the warm, sunny afternoon to help plant the new shingle oak tree, paid for with a grant from the Garden Club of Indiana. Connie Anthony of the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club spoke …read more.

Follow the signs of the “Daisies” is what over 70 individuals did before noon Saturday for the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Walk. The walk began at 10 a.m. and will end at 3 p.m. For those who didn’t purchase tickets ahead of time, tickets are available at any of the homes mentioned below. A few sprinkles with …read more.

The 2013 Garden Walk sponsored by the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club features six beautifully landscaped gardens. Five are on Lake Wawasee and one is a stone’s throw away. This garden walk is the perfect activity for those who love gardening, landscaping, outdoor living and lake views. Collect clever ideas to use at home from each garden. …read more.

The Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club selected officers for 2013. Marty Cesco and Ellen Longenbaugh will remain co-president and Jo Butler and M.A. Carter will continue as co-treasurer. Elected for another two-year term as secretary was Charlotte Hill while Pam Unruh is the new vice-president. It was reported that the club’s annual Christmas Dinner will begin at …read more.

Follow the daisy signs to the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club’s Garden Walk, which is taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 23. Six unique gardens will make this tour a must for avid and novice gardeners alike. Four gardens are lakefront with two on Lake Wawasee and two next to each other on …read more.