Lakeside Chautauqua

April 2016

Volunteer at Spring Cleanup Day

Volunteer your time to help beautify Lakeside at the annual Spring Cleanup Day. The event will take place from 8:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 30. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to participate.

In past years, more than 75 dedicated Lakeside volunteers have worked together to help improve the overall appearance of the grounds and facilities.

At this year's event, help Lakeside set a record for the most volunteers. Volunteers are needed in the following areas: landscaping and mulching, cleanup in the parks and preparing various buildings.

Orchestra Hall Opens on May 6

Lakeside's historic movie theater, Orchestra Hall, will open with a special weekend screening of "Joy" (PG-13, 124 mins), starring Academy Award-winner Jennifer Lawrence, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 6 and Saturday,

May 7.

The following weekend, the movie "Brooklyn" (PG-13, 111 mins) will be featured at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14. The film "Concussion" (PG-13, 123 mins) will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21.

There are no Chautauqua Pass admission or parking fees to enter Lakeside for these three movie weekends, and guests are invited to give a $5 donation per person for adults and youth.

Dock Repairs Taking Place

Last year, Lakeside suffered the misfortune of being directly in the path of four major sustained windstorms that resulted in record surf and significant damage.

This past fall, scuba divers were dispatched to analyze damage to the dock. On the east side of the dock, they found two damaged areas on the external sections of the metal plates fortifying the dock.

Once damaged, powerful wave action washed away fill rock used in the interior section of the dock structure. In turn, this created major voids where the concrete surface of the dock began to collapse.

Celebrate the Lakeside Daisy on May 18

In early May, an ordinary looking patch of gravel along Ohio's Most Beautiful Mile bursts into full bloom.

The bright Lakeside daisy (Tetraneuris herbacea) is one of Ohio's most spectacular wildflowers. This long-lived perennial grows where few others can, on nearly barren limestone bedrock in full sunlight.

In early to mid-May, the bright, yellow flowers adorn the otherwise bleak and sunbaked landscape of the Marblehead Quarry; the only natural population of the Lakeside daisy in the U.S. It is a federally threatened species and has been listed as endangered in Ohio since 1980.

Teen Center & Programming Taking Shape

Thanks to your generous support on #GivingTuesday, we've already started work on the new Teen Center, which will be located in the Lower Pavilion Room, across from Dockside.

Over the past few weeks, extensive wiring has been completed to allow for new lighting fixtures and additional fans to be installed.

The construction crew has also been busy creating a gaming space for teens by creating new walls in the massive space.

Hotel Lakeside Lobby Restrooms get Facelift

Last year, during roundtable discussions with Lakeside Chautauqua President/CEO Kevin Sibbring, we continuously heard requests to update the Hotel Lakeside lobby restrooms.

We took your concerns into consideration and hired contractors to update the restrooms for you this summer.

Over the past few weeks, the bathrooms have been gutted to the studs and subflooring and ceilings have been replaced.

Lakeside Earns Fifth 'Tree City USA' Honor

Lakeside Chautauqua was recently recognized as a Tree City USA community at the Northwest Ohio awards ceremony hosted by the Village of West Unity and their Tree Commission.

This is the fifth time our Chautauqua community has been honored with this nationally-recognized award.

The awards were presented to Tree City USA communities by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry.

Complete a Questionnaire about Community

On August 14-18, Lakeside will welcome Dr. Christine D. Pohl, Associate Provost and Professor of Christian Ethics and Church in Society at Asbury Theological Seminary.

She has completed extensive focus group research identifying the core practices essential for community life and authored the book Living into Community: Cultivating Practices that Sustain Us.

We will be using Dr. Pohl's research to begin a dialogue about community and the core practices needed for a thriving one. You're invited to participate in interviews and storytelling opportunities this spring and to take an electronic questionnaire now.

"State of Lakeside" Spring Gatherings

During the months of March and April, President/CEO Kevin Sibbring and the Lakeside Chautauqua Foundation staff traveled throughout Florida and Ohio to present several "State of Lakeside" updates.

Each gathering was engaging, and attendees and staff enjoyed reconnecting with friends and meeting new community members.

In his update, Sibbring provided a 2015 financial overview and discussed the progress of major projects, including Hotel Lakeside, the Teen Center, master planning and dock repairs.

Summer Employment at Lakeside

Lakeside is still seeking summer employees. Earn income while having fun in the sun, meeting world travelers and developing new friendships and network connections.

On your days off, visit nearby Cedar Point,

Put-in-Bay, Kelleys Island, the Marblehead Lighthouse and other local attractions.

We're still in need of lifeguards, sailing center staff, housekeepers, housekeeping manager and much more.

Visit our Seasonal Employment page to view all available positions, job descriptions and instructions on how to apply.

In This Issue

Spring Cleanup Day

Orchestra Hall Movies

Dock Repairs

Lakeside Daisy

Teen Center & Programs

Hotel Lakeside Updates

Tree City USA

Community Questionnaire

'State of Lakeside' Address

Summer Employment

Monthly Community Potluck

Lakeside invites friends and neighbors to gather monthly for a Community Potluck.

Please join us at 12 p.m. every third Thursday of the month until May. Potlucks are held in Wesley Lodge, unless otherwise noted. The final potluck of the season will be held Thursday, May 19.

The main dish is provided. Please bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share.

Invite a friend or neighbor and reconnect with other year-round Lakesiders.

Homeowners' Announcements

Our website features a page specifically for Homeowner & Campground Updates. We invite you to view the page frequently for updates.

Curbside Recycling & Trash Services

Lakeside's curbside recycling service is offered on Friday mornings from May 6-September 30. Recyclables can also be taken to the green receptacles across from the South Gate Parking Lot year round.

Curbside trash service will be collected on Tuesday and Friday mornings from May 31-September 9. This service will resume its
once-a-week schedule
every Tuesday starting September 13. Trash may also be taken to the large receptacle across from the South Gate Parking Lot year round.

HP&DRB Meetings

Historic Preservation & Design Review Board (HP&DRB) meetings are held at 9 a.m. Saturdays from March-October at the Train Station, unless otherwise noted. Review the 2016 meeting dates.

LPOA Meetings

Lakeside Property Owners Association (LPOA) meetings are held at 10 a.m. on select Saturdays in May, July, August and October in Orchestra Hall, unless otherwise noted. Review the 2016 meeting dates.

Rules & Regulations

In February, the Lakeside Chautauqua Board of Directors updated Lakeside's Rules & Regulations.

Danbury Township & Ottawa County Events

Danbury Township and Ottawa County will host several events for residents, including Leaf Drop-Off and Brush Drop-Off.

Saturday
Chautauqua Pass

This year, we've added a Saturday Chautauqua Pass to our admission fees. A Saturday Chautauqua Pass for an adult is $25 if purchased on that day. But, if purchased any other day for Saturday, or if part of a multi-day purchase which includes Saturday, the price is the Daily Chautauqua Pass rate of $21.25 per adult.

2016 Important
Gate Announcements

Starting Memorial Day weekend (May 27-30) and continuing through the Chautauqua summer season (June 18-September 5), there will be a change to the South Gate operating schedule.

From Sunday-Wednesday evenings (with the exception of Monday, July 4), the South Gate entrance will be closed from 11 p.m.-7 a.m. This includes the South Gate booth, Welcome Center and Route 163 black iron gate outside the South Gate Parking Lot.

Art Show Deadline

The Lakeside Art Show
will display artwork from June 28-July 23 in Hoover Auditorium. The show is comprised of two-dimensional artwork in a variety of media. The deadline for entry is Monday, June 20.

Upcoming Events

Spring Cleanup Day

Saturday, April 30

Mother's Day Brunch

Sunday, May 8

May Community Potluck

Thursday, May 19

Lakeside Plant Sale

Saturday, May 28-

Sunday, May 29

The Motortown All-Stars

Saturday, May 28