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Lakeside Chautauqua 
Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2014
Family Honors Mother with Lakeside Map Pedestals 

Mabelle Seitter Elsasser first came to Lakeside in the early 1920s with her par�ents, aunts, uncles, cousins, brother and sister.

 

Being raised in a Methodist family, Lakeside was an important part of their family vacations.

 

Elsasser shared her fondest memories of the Chautauqua community with her daughter, Elizabeth Brahler.

 

Elsasser would often reminisce about the educational lectures and the family connections.

 

Brahler, along with close friends, first came to Lakeside in 1974.

 

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Cup of Kindness Donates to the Danbury Food Pantry

This summer, 189 students learned ceramic technique in order to donate artisan cups to the Cup of Kindness fundraising project.

 

The objective of the project has been three-fold: 

 

1) To raise as much money as pos�sible to support the mission of the Danbury Food Pantry,

 

2) To unleash the power of the cre�ative spirit through the arts, 

 

3) To involve the entire Lakeside Chautauqua community in celebrating a shared vision and achieving a shared goal.

 

To date, $1,625.21 has been donat�ed to the Danbury Food Pantry and is already being used to help clients pur�chase perishable items, such as milk and eggs.

 

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Lakeside-Marblehead Lighthouse Festival
The Lakeside-Marblehead Lighthouse Festival, a cherished fall tradition, will take place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 in Lakeside and throughout the Marblehead Peninsula.

 

This free, peninsula-wide event will include a variety of activities for the entire family to enjoy. There will be tours of the Marblehead Lighthouse, live entertainment, children's crafts, a pumpkin-decorating contest, arts & crafts vendors, a farmers' market, hayrides and much more.

 

The Lakeside-Marblehead Lighthouse Festival is sponsored by the Marblehead Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and Lakeside Chautauqua.

 

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Chaplains for the 2015 Chautauqua Season Announced
Lakeside's programming is built upon the four pillars of the Chautau­qua: religion, education, arts and rec­reation.

 

The religion pillar is administered in Lakeside Chautauqua's Religious Life Department, overseeing a num­ber of programs and activities, in­cluding Sunday Worship Services, Chaplain's Hour, Evening Prayer & Praise, Children's Ministries (Chil­dren's Church, God Squad, Middle Grade Madness, Teen Connect and College Station), Interfaith Week and the Wednesday Night Family Picnic.

 

The Lakeside Religious Adviso­ry Team supports the programming committee of the Lakeside Chautau­qua Board of Directors.

 

This group of laity and clergy ad­vise the Lakeside Chautauqua staff regarding the programs in the religion pillar, including future Chaplains of the Week.

 

Lakeside's Religious Life Depart­ment is pleased to announce the chaplains for the 2015 summer season:

 

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Lakeside Photo Contest Deadline

Lakeside Chautauqua guests and residents are invited to submit photos to be featured in the 2015 Calendar of Events brochure, as well as on social media, the website and blog.

 

Images sub­mitted should represent people enjoying Lakeside through pho­tos of families, traditions, children, religion, education, cul­tural arts (spe­cial events and programming), recreation, land­scape or architec­ture.

 

Both horizon­tal and vertical photo submissions are encouraged for the contest.

 

Photos chosen for the Calendar of Events brochure will receive a (one-day) Daily Chautauqua Pass for the 2015 season.

 

Direct questions to [email protected] or call (419) 798-4461, ext. 277.  

 

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Religious Life 
Chaplain of the Week: Bishop John L. Hopkins

Lakeside Chautauqua welcomes Bishop John L. Hopkins as guest preacher  

on Sun�day, Aug. 31.

 

Bishop Hopkins will lead the 10:30 a.m. Hoover Com�munity Worship Service on Sunday, Aug. 31 in Hoover Auditorium. His sermon, ti�tled "The Labor of Love," is based on Matthew 16:21-28.

 

For those who wish to attend worship services, a complimentary Church Pass may be obtained Sundays between 7:30-10:30 a.m., valid until 3 p.m. The pass includes admittance for guests and auto.

 

Bishop John L. Hopkins is currently serving as Resi�dent Bishop of the Ohio East Area of The United Methodist Church (UMC).

 

Bishop Hopkins was assigned to the East Ohio Conference of The UMC in 2004, following eight years as Bishop of the Minnesota Area.

 

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Arts & Entertainment 
Friday, Aug. 29

7 p.m. Steele Memorial Bandstand       

The Sea The Sea  

The Sea The Sea, a folk-pop duo, will perform at the Steele Memorial Bandstand during the last week of the Chautauqua summer sea�son.

 

Singer-songwriter duo, Chuck E. Costa and Mira Stanley, make up the group.

 

Their debut album, titled Love We Are We Love, was released in 2014.

 

Throughout the album, Costa and Stanley explore sincere storyline lyr�ics, intimate harmonies and emotive sonic landscapes during their shows.

 

The duo met when Costa was show�cased in a songwriting contest, where Stanley worked as a stage manager.  

 

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Saturday, Aug. 30

7:30 p.m. Hoover Auditorium         

Chubby Checker & The Wildcats

Chubby Checker & The Wildcats, widely known for popularizing the twist dance style in the 1960s, will per�form their No. 1 hit, "The Twist," in Hoover Auditorium.     

 

Ernest Evans, also known as Chubby Checker, grew up in South Philadelphia, Pa. with his parents and brothers.

 

His inspirations were Sug�ar Child Robinson, a child  

pi�ano prodigy, and Ernest Tubb, a famous country singer. Checker was so impressed with them, that he vowed to enter show business.

 

His first step was forming a street cor�ner harmony group when he was 11 years old.

 

Once in high school, Checker learned to play piano and would sing at one of his after school jobs working for Fresh Farm Poultry.  

 

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Sunday, Aug. 31

7:30 p.m. Hoover Auditorium         

The Tartan Terrors  

Back by popular demand, North America's premier Celtic band, The Tartan Terrors, will perform a lively, concert featuring mu�sic, comedy and dancing.

 

Since 1996, the Canadian troupe of singers and dancers has combined the piping of a two-time World Champi�on Bagpiper, with the tones of drums and guitars from around the world, to cre�ate the music that has gained them interna�tional recogni�tion.

 

The Tartan Terrors have been seen at festivals, the Highland Games and theatres across North America, as well as dancing and playing for for�mer President Bill Clinton and Queen Elizabeth II.

 

The group has also appeared on national television and was spotlight�ed on "Good Morning America."  

 

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Recreation

Shuffleboard 

Shuffleboard court hours are 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday,  

Aug. 29; 12-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30-Sun­day,  

Aug. 31; and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1.  

 

Equipment is available at the shuffleboard courts in Central Park, free of charge. 

 

Miniature Golf

Miniature Golf course hours are 12-4 p.m. Friday,  

Aug. 29; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30; 12-9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31; and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon­day, Sept. 1.

 

Plan to start evening rounds of Miniature Golf no later than a half-hour prior to closing time. Cost for a game is $3.50 per person. A 10-game punch card is available for $30.

 

Supervised Playground

Supervised Playground hours are 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29-Satur­day, Aug. 30. Note: There will be no Supervised Games or Morning Recreation.

 

Tennis

Williams Tennis Campus: Court hours are 9 a.m.-

4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29-Saturday, Aug. 30; 12-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31; and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1.

Note: There will be no tennis lessons through the end of the season.

 

Kids' Setting Sail (ages 5-10)

The Lakeside Sailing Center (LSC) and Society of Old Salts (S.O.S.) mem­bers offer free Sunfish sailboat rides. Participants must be able to swim and have a parent/guardian sign a liability waiver.

 

Sign-up is from 2:15-4:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31 at the LSC. Rides take place from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Limited instructional rides are available. Contact coordinator Bill Maenner at (856) 692-1245 or visit 308 Maple Ave. for details.

 

Note: Sunday, Aug. 31 will be the last day of the Kids Setting Sail program.

 

Waterfront

Lifeguard & Splash Park: Hours are 12-4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25-Friday, Aug. 29; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday,  

Aug. 30; 12-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31; and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1.

 

Sailing/Boat Rentals: 12-5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29-Sunday, Aug. 31 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1.

Note: There will be no sailing or swimming lessons through the end of the season. Rentals only.

 

Labor Day Big Boat Race

The Labor Day Big Boat Race will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, weather permitting.

 

This is a race for sailboats 22' and longer, using jib and main sails only. The race is usually a triangular course, incorporating the South Passage buoy, depending on wind conditions.

 

All participants are to meet at Lakevue Marina (one  

mile outside the Sec­ond Street West Gate) at 8:30 a.m. for a skippers' meeting to determine the race course. The race will start promptly at 9 a.m.  

 

There is no pre-registration required and no cost to participate.

 

 

In This Issue
Upcoming Events
Reduced Rate Daily Chautauqua Passes
Friday, Aug. 29-
Monday, Sept. 1
Lakeside offers a reduced rate Daily Chautauqua Pass over Labor Day weekend (Aug. 29-Sept.1). Limited entertainment is available in Hoover Auditorium, as well as recreational activities.

Friday, Aug. 29           

9 a.m.-12 p.m. Walnut Avenue Pedestrian Walkway
Farmers' Market vendors will sell fresh produce, honey, herbs and homemade baked goods.  

 

Note: Friday, Aug. 29 will be the last Farmers' Market of the season.  

Lakeside Heritage Society Recycle Sale
Friday, Aug. 29-
Monday, Sept. 1

9 a.m.-5 p.m.  

South Auditorium   

Items for the sale include housewares, linens, furniture and lawn equipment.

 

Deliver donations to the Heritage Society Archives porch, 324 W. Third St., or call Carol Morgan for pick up,
(419) 798-5217. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Lakeside Heritage Society.

Annual Sweater Sale
Saturday, Aug. 30

9 a.m.-12 p.m. Lakeside  

UMC Lawn  

All sweaters will cost $2. Proceeds will be given to the Danbury Township Pantry. Leave sweater donations in the box outside the church office. For questions, contact Barb Douce at (419) 341-7628.

Hazardous Household
Waste Recycling

Saturday,  Aug. 30
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Lakeside Schoolhouse    

Lakeside Environmental Stewardship Society (LESS) volunteers will collect hazardous household materials that will be transported to the Ottawa County Solid Waste Recycling Center in Oak Harbor.

 

Items that will be accepted

in­clude, all types of paint, aerosol cans, paint-related materials, motor oil, all household batteries, hand-held propane tanks, antifreeze, fluorescent and compact fluorescent bulbs, household cleaners and pesticides.

 

Hazardous household waste may also be taken directly to the recycling center from 9 a.m.-

12 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Ottawa County Fair­ground in Oak Harbor.

 

To assist LESS with pick up and transport of these materials, contact Neil Glaser at (419) 798-9736.  

Middle Grade Madness

Saturday, Aug. 30
10:30 a.m. Upper Room  

There will be a special Middle Grade Madness (MGM) session Labor Day weekend. Youth are invited to play their favorite MGM games.  

 

Note: This will be the last MGM session of the season.

Fireworks

Saturday, Aug. 30
9:30 p.m. Dock   

Following the Chubby Checker & The Wildcats concert, there will be fireworks on the dock, starting at 9:30 p.m. (Rain date: Sunday, Aug. 31 at 9:30 p.m.)

 

Note: The dock will close at

2 p.m., or earlier, in preparation for the fireworks.  

Dockside Worship Service
Sunday, Aug. 31
8:30 a.m.
Pavilion East Deck

The Rev. Dr. Irwin Jennings Sermon: "Holy Ground," based on Exodus 3:1-15. 

Lakeside United Methodist Church (UMC) Worship Service
Sunday, Aug. 31       

9 a.m. Lakeside UMC
The Rev. Vernon Shepherd preaching 

Hoover Community Worship Service
Sunday, Aug. 31
10:30 a.m. Hoover Auditorium

Bishop John L. Hopkins preaching, "The Labor of Love," based on Matthew 16:21-28.  

Danbury Township Volunteer Fire Department Spaghetti Dinner
Monday, Sept. 1
11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wesley Lodge 

The Danbury Township  

Volun�teer Fire Department Spaghetti Din�ner will be an open buffet meal featuring the firefighters' famous spaghetti and meatballs, salad, garlic bread and des�sert. Beverages will also be provided. 

 

The fire department will have several of its vehicles and equipment on display.

 

Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children age 12 and under.  

Purchase of the ticket also includes free admis�sion to the Orchestra Hall movie, "The Amazing Spider-Man 2,"  at  

7 p.m. that night. Tickets for  

the movie are also available separately for $7.

Lakeside Property Owners Association Meeting

Saturday, Oct. 4
10 a.m. Orchestra Hall   

All property owners are invited to attend the last meeting of the year.  

5k Run in Honor of  

Patricia King Munn
Sunday, Oct. 12
9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.  

Lakeside Chautauqua Administration Office 

All are invited to participate in a 5k run/walk in honor of Patricia King Munn, a Lakesider.

 

The race will begin in front of the Lakeside Chautauqua Administration Office. The course will be the same as the 5k Raccoon Run.

 

Pre-registration is $20 and same-day registration will be $25. Registration is available online. Same-day registration will be held from 8-9 a.m. in from of the Lakeside Chautauqua Administration Office. To be guaranteed a T-shirt, participants must register by Monday, Oct. 6.

Announcements

Gate Announcement

On Friday, Aug. 29, both the West and East Sec�ond Street Gates will operate from 7 a.m.-

9 p.m.

 

On Saturday, Aug. 30 and  

Sun�day, Aug. 31, both the West and East Second Street Gates will op�erate from 7 a.m.-11 p.m. The Fifth Street Gate will close on Sunday, Aug. 31.

 

The gates will no longer be in operation for the season after 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1.

 Hotel Lakeside Dining Room & Caf� Hours

We apologize for the inconvenience, but the Hotel Lakeside Dining Room & Caf� is closed for the season.

 

Please join us for cookout from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30 on the Hotel Lakeside Lawn.  

Lakeside Writing
Project  Deadline

Lakesiders of all ages are
invited to submit poetry, short stories and artwork or photography (black and white only) to be published in a book. The theme for this year is:
What the Rafters Heard.


Submit entries to the North Coast Kite Company, located
at the entrance of the Pavilion,
or mail submissions to 126 Jasmine Ave., Lakeside, Ohio 43440. Submissions may also be submitted online at www.lakesidewritingproject.com.

The deadline for submissions is Monday, Sept. 1. The published collection will be available at The Fine Print bookstore in May 2015. Advance copies will be available for online purchase at www.blurb.com for Christmas delivery.
Lakeside Chautauqua is a Tobacco-Free Community
For the health and wellness of our guests and residents, smoking and the use of other tobacco products are prohibited on the grounds; the exception is privately-owned properties. All cottage rentals are smoke-free.
Trash & Recycling
Trash collection days are Tuesdays and Fridays. Recycling is only collected on Fridays. Place trash and recycling bins on the curbside by 7:30 a.m.
Lakeside Chautauqua Annual Photo Contest
Lakesiders are invited to submit photos to be featured in the 2015 Calendar of Events brochure, as well as on social media, the website and blog.

Images should represent people enjoying Lakeside through photos of family, traditions, children, religion, education, cultural arts (special events and programming), art classes, recreation, landscape or architecture.

Winners chosen for the Calendar of Events brochure will receive a (one-day) Daily Chautauqua Pass for the 2015 season. Deadline for submission is Wednesday,
Oct. 1. The limit is five photos per photographer. Read full contest rules to enter.
Lakeside Heritage Society Offers Richmond Print
The Lakeside Heritage Society is offering the opportunity to own a Ben Richmond limited edition print.

Opportunity drawing tickets are $3 each or four tickets for $10 and can be purchased at Heritage Hall Museum.

The winning ticket will be drawn at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31 at the Heritage Society Recycle Sale in South Auditorium.

Volunteers Needed for Lighthouse Festival

Volunteers are needed in
prepa­ration for and during the Lake­side-Marblehead Lighthouse Festi­val on Saturday, Oct. 11.

 

Opportunities to volunteer
in­clude, set-up for the event, assis­tance with children's crafts, shuttle driving, booth assistance and clean-up.

 

If interested, contact Sarah
Mil­heim
at (419) 798-4461, ext. 367.

 

Orchestra Hall  

Orchestra Hall enjoys the distinction of being the only movie theater on the Marblehead Peninsula, as well as in all of Ottawa County. Enjoy the air-conditioned comfort of the theater. 

 

Movie Tickets:
$7/adult,
$3/youth (under age 12)   


Show Times
:
8 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

 

Review the upcoming movie schedule

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