Chautauqua-Wawasee has a number of events planned to commemorate August 26, 1920 when Indiana women won the right to vote.
Date Time Program Location
August 26 6:30-7:30 Melissa Gentry Oakwood Resort Inn
August 29 10:00-11:00 Children’s event Syracuse Public Library
August 29 11:30-1:00 Ice Cream Social Gazebo at Lakeside Park
Sept. 5 2:00-3:30 Masha Miller Syracuse Community Center
Chautauqua’s event for July 30 with the Parkview YMCA has been canceled due to Covid-19 concerns. Parkview is offering this class on a regular schedule, as a virtual event, so visit their website for details.
It is with great sadness that we announce that the Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s Patriotic Pops concert, has been cancelled for 2020, due to the pandemic.
We look forward to this amazing event in the future.
Due to COVID-19, the May 21st Historic Lake Wawasee “Then & Now” cruise aboard the S.S. Lillypad has been rescheduled for July 31. All those who purchased tickets for the May 21 program are being refunded, and will need to purchase tickets for the July 21st cruise. Tickets for the new date may be purchased HERE.
This event is limited to 110 people and will sell-out so buy your tickets early.
What: 2-hour Lake Wawasee Cruise
When: July 31, 1:30 – 4:00 pm boarding begins at 1:00
Where: The Frog Tavern, Syracuse, Indiana
Tickets: $25 per person.
On Aug. 26, 1920, Hoosier women won the right to vote.
Starting this Spring and Summer, the Women’s Suffrage Centennial is being celebrated throughout Indiana and America. August 26 has been designated Women’s Equality Day, and Syracuse has designated the week of August 23-29 as “Women’s Suffrage Centennial Celebration” week. Chautauqua-Wawasee will be putting on a number of events, partnering with the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum, Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber and Indiana Humanities. Stay tuned! More details to follow!
We have not canceled May events yet, but will make that decision May 1. Refunds will be made promptly for the Lillypad Cruise if canceled. Stay safe!
Chautauqua-Wawasee has received notice that Purdue University has announced the cancellation of all extracurricular events which includes Purdue Varsity Glee Club performances. We are very disappointed because their performance scheduled for April 24 here in Syracuse was approaching a sell-out. We are in the process of refunding all ticket sales; that process will complete by March 12. To be clear, the April 24 event is canceled. We have been given a tentative reschedule date in October, and will share more information once this is finalized.
Chautauqua-Wawasee is holding the 6th annual Oakwood Fine Arts Festival August 15 in the park of Oakwood Resort in Syracuse, Indiana. This Festival brings together 30 local and regional artists from around the northern Indiana area.
The outdoor setting provides a family-friendly environment. Food vendors are onsite for snacks and lunch, with outside seating available. Also, The Pier and Back Porch, a lovely on-site restaurant, offers a full menu with both indoor and outdoor lakefront dining. Attendance is free, and ample parking is available. Due to Covid-19 and the Governor’s orders, masks are now mandatory. Either way, the Oakwood Fine Arts Festival is sure to be an event to remember.
We can’t wait to see you there!
If you have any questions or concerns, or would like more information on the Governor’s order, please visit the this page.
What: Oakwood Fine Art Festival
When: August 15, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Oakwood Resort, Syracuse, Indiana
Tickets: Free
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.
The grants were awarded to the following: Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum, $16,000; Teen Parents Succeeding, $12,000; Syracuse Parks Department, $10,000; Syracuse Cemetery Association, $10,000; Oakwood Foundation Chautauqua-Wawasee, $7,000; Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams, $5,000; R.E.A.L. Services, $5,000; town of Syracuse, $5,000; Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club, $4,000; Kosciusko Community Senior Services, $4,000; Lakeland Youth Center, $3,000; Wawasee Supermileage, $2,500; Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club, $1,000; and Fort Wayne Philharmonic, $1,000.