Russell Conwell & “Acres of Diamonds”
Staff Blogger: Dakota Harkins, Lakeside Heritage Society Manager The birth of the Chautauqua Movement in 1874 brought unexpected fame and fortune to formerly unknown orators around the country, mainly due to its unique focus on both secular and religious education. Though Northeastern audiences would one day become familiar with the Baptist minister Russell Conwell, as […]
2024 Preachers of the Week
Religion, in Christian tradition, is both personal and social holiness. There are many expressions of religion, and one’s faith journey is not the same as another’s faith journey. Each summer, Lakeside invites preachers from around the world to bring their message to our Sunday Hoover Community Worship Services at 10:30 a.m. while the Chautauqua Choir […]
Take a historic tour on the Heritage Trail
By Kevin Greer Lakeside Communications Manager Lakeside is full of history and iconic places. Now you can learn about the community’s past and get some exercise at the same time. The Heritage Trail takes guests to 31 locations around Lakeside with a marker designating each one that contains a QR code linking to a description […]
Daffodils blooming in Lakeside
2022 in Review | Religious Life
By Kevin Greer, Lakeside Communications Manager This past summer, Lakeside community saw the return of many beloved Religious Life programs. Faith for Living was back in Orchestra Hall and the joyful Chautauqua Choir, led by Michael Shirtz, was again singing as part of the Sunday morning Community Worship Service in Hoover Auditorium. In fact, more […]
2022 in Review | Recreation
By Kevin Greer Lakeside Communications Manager Lakeside Director of Recreation & Wellness Katalin Domotorffy says the season was a success, and the impressive numbers prove it. The pool had 44,000 guests, 30,000 played shuffleboard and there were more than 18,000 mini golfers. An estimated 93,000 people participated in Recreation activities this summer. Waterfront The most popular, […]
2022 in Review | Arts & Entertainment
By Kevin Greer Lakeside Communications Manager With shows returning to Hoover Auditorium and more art classes added to the Rhein Center this season, Lakesiders were eager to dive back into arts programming. No matter the venue, Lakesiders showed up all season. A combined total of 52,000 attended performances or movies at Hoover Auditorium, the Steele Memorial […]
2022 in Review | Education
By Kevin Greer, Lakeside Communications Manager When looking back on the 2022 Chautauqua season, Lakeside’s Director of Education John Mann was pleased with the impact of the summer’s programming. More than 10,760 Lakesiders participated in educational programming, including special exhibits, lectures, family programs and more. Special Exhibits The 2022 summer got off to […]
LKSD 120 Founders Ride
This summer, Lakeside welcomes back LKSD 120, a group of experienced bike riders on Thursday, July 15 at the Pavilion Circle around 5 p.m. where they will celebrate their victorious ride. The group of around 75 bikers, many of whom are first-time Lakesiders, will be riding 122 miles from Delaware, Ohio to Lakeside. Sean Gill […]
Fun with Music and Ring & Sing Programs retire with Connie Dieterich
For more than two decades, Connie Dieterich has led the Fun with Music and Ring & Sing children’s music education programs at Lakeside. Prior to this season, she announced her retirement from these programs. When asked a few years ago to explain the meaning of these programs, Dieterich said, “Children have been learning about and making […]
Lakeside Volunteers: Dottie McDowell helps beautify Daisy Garden
By Kevin Greer Lakeside Communications Manager Dottie McDowell had an interest in the Daisy Garden from the time it was established by Sid Foster next to the old pump house on Lakeside’s waterfront near Perry Park in 2000. When weeds started to pop and take away some of its beauty about 10 years later, she […]