Dockside Worship
Sunday, July 10
8:30 a.m.
Pavilion East Deck
The Rev. Bob Machovec Sermon: "Neighborly Advice," based on Luke 10:25-37. Eucharist will be served.

Lakeside United Methodist Church Worship
Sunday, July 10
9 a.m
450 Central Ave.
The Rev. Vernon Shepherd

Hoover Community Worship
Sunday, July 10
10:30 a.m.
Hoover Auditorium
The Rev. Dr. Ronald C. White, Jr.
Sermon: "What Time is It?" based on Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 and Mark 1:14-15

Art in the Park
Sunday, July 10
2-3 p.m.
Tent near Pavilion
Bring the family for a Sunday stroll by the water and have some creative fun while you're there. Some weeks will feature Rock Painting for $1/rock.

Sunset Vespers by the Lake
Sunday, July 10
8:30 p.m.
Pavilion West Deck
This service is led by John and Bonnie Wilkie.

Lakeside Conversations
Monday, July 11
3:30 p.m.
Hotel Lakeside Fern Room
All are invited to join Kevin Sibbring, President/CEO, Board members, staff and fellow Lakesiders to provide valuable input regarding Lakeside's future.

Faith for Living Hour
Monday, July 11-
Thursday, July 14
10 a.m.
Hoover Auditorium
The Rev. Dr. Ronald C. White, Jr.
Overall Theme: "What Time is It?"

Farmers' Market
Tuesday, July 12 &
Friday, July 15
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Walnut Avenue
Farmers' Market vendors will sell fresh produce, honey, herbs and homemade baked goods.

Wesleyan Senior Living Cooking Demonstration
Tuesday, July 12
10:30 a.m. Walnut Avenue
Executive Chef Warren Dolata will give a cooking demonstration featuring summer squash ribbon salad with toasted pumpkin seeds and lemon vinaigrette.

Lunch with the Preacher 
Tuesday, July 12
12 p.m. Hotel Lakeside Dining Room
All are invited to attend lunch with the Preacher of the Week. There is a $15 fee for lunch.

Wooden Boat Rides
Tuesday, July 12 &
Thursday, July 14
6 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Dock/Information Center
From 6-8 p.m., 30-minute boat rides cost $18 for adults and $5 for youth (ages 4-12). Starting at 8 p.m., hour-long sunset cruises aboard Amazing Grace cost $32 for adults and $10 for youth. Children age 3 & under are not permitted.

Vespers by the Lake
Tuesday, July 12 & Thursday, July 14
7:15 p.m.
Pavilion East Deck
The Rev. Dr. Ronald C. White, Jr.
Sermon: "By the Renewing of Your Minds," based on Romans 12:1-71

Wednesday Family Picnic
Wednesday, July 13
5:30 p.m. Perry Park
All are welcome to feast on hot dogs, baked beans, macaroni salad, chips, watermelon, lemonade and cookies. Guests are asked to bring their own reusable plates and utensils as well as a blanket or lawn chair, as picnic table seating is limited. There is no charge, but a $4 donation is suggested. In the event of rain, the picnic is cancelled.

Sunset Sailing Cruise
Thursday, July 14
7:45 p.m. Lakeside Dock
The Lakeside Wooden Boat Society is offering 60-90 minute cruises aboard The Windermere. The boat will carry four passengers and the cost is $32 for adults and $10 for youth (ages 4-10). Children age 3 and under are not permitted. The Lakeside Information Center will take reservations at (419) 798-4461, ext. 266 or infocenter@lakesideohio.com

Lemonade Stand
Friday, July 15
1-4:30 p.m.
Lakeside Chautauqua Foundation Office
Our smallest Lakesiders have the opportunity to join the Pool & Wellness Campaign by offering lemonade to the community.

There will be 10 lemonade kits available for young Lakesiders to set up their very own lemonade stand which will include: lemonade mix, a wooden spoon for mixing, cups, napkins, a coin bank, pitcher, a Pool & Wellness lemonade stand sign, and Pool & Wellness thank you slips to write special notes.

Author Visit: Paula McLain
Friday, July 15
1:30 p.m. Orchestra Hall/Green Gables
Author Paula McLain will share insights on her writing.

Garden Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed for Ohio's Most Beautiful Mile and the Memorial Garden to supplement the Lakeside Chautauqua grounds crew's planned maintenance this summer.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Launch Party
The Fine Print bookstore is organizing a launch party for a new play based on an original new story by J.K Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany. Come to the Train Station at 11 p.m. Saturday, July 30 dressed in costume to enjoy games, treats, activities and to purchase a copy of the book, given at 12:01 a.m.

Kids Needed to Deliver Lakesider Newspaper
At 9 a.m. Fridays, youth ages 10-15 are invited to the Legacy House, located at 217 Walnut Ave., to bundle and deliver Lakesider newspapers.

On Saturday evenings, 12 children, ages 6-10, are needed to hand out the Lakesider on the Hoover Auditorium porch from 7:30-8 p.m., prior to the evening performances. If interested, report to the porch at 7:15 p.m.

Both opportunities are on a first-come, first-served basis. Upon delivery completion, volunteers will receive their choice of a free Coffee & Cream soft-serve ice cream coupon or miniature golf coupon.

Saturday Chautauqua Passes
Youth Daily Chautauqua Passes are not subject to a Saturday Chautauqua Pass rate, and children under age 12 and guests age 90 and older are always free. In addition, Reduced Rate dates, including Memorial Day weekend (May 27-30, 2016) and Week 11 (August 28-Sept. 5, 2016), are not subject to a Saturday Chautauqua Pass rate.

Rules & Regulations
As a gated community, Lakeside Chautauqua values the safety and health & wellness of our guests and residents. View the updated Rules & Regulations.

Trash & Recycling Services
Trash collection days are Tuesdays and Fridays. Recycling is only collected on Fridays. Place trash and recycling bins on the curbside by 7:30 am.

Important Gate Announcements
For the 2016 Chautauqua summer season (Saturday, June 18-Monday, Sept. 5), there will be a change to the South Gate operating schedule.

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Annual Photo Contest
Lakesiders of all ages are invited to submit photos to be featured in the 2017 Calendar of Events brochure, as well as on Lakeside's social media pages, website, blog, Lakesider newspaper, advertisements, etc.

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

The deadline for submission is Saturday, Oct. 1. The limit is five photos per photographer. Read full contest rules to enter.

Professional Development Graduate Credit
Lakeside Chautauqua is once again partnering with Lake Erie College to offer professional development graduate credit based on participation in educational and cultural arts programs at Lakeside.

This opportunity is designed for educators needing to renew teaching licenses and/or gain professional development credit.

Grounds Help Needed
The Lakeside Chautauqua Grounds Department is seeking assistance maintaining Lakeside's gardens, including watering and weeding.

This paid position requires a minimum of 20 hours per week. Experience isn't required, but preferred.

For details, contact Dave Geyer at service@lakesideohio.com or (419) 798-4461, ext. 238.

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