LWC Tour of Cottages to expand

As Lakeside Chautauqua celebrates its Sesquicentennial, the Lakeside Women’s Club (LWC) will host its 66th Annual Tour of Cottages from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, July 27. This tour will be bigger and better than ever with more time to tour and the addition of a camper and cabins, as well as a partnership with the … Read more

Community Celebration honoring Bev Bartczak

Lakesiders young and old are invited to a Community Celebration honoring Bev Bartczak on Tuesday, July 18 from 7-7:45 p.m. in the lobby of Hoover Auditorium. Bev and her longtime friend Joan Price were special education teachers for over 30 years. After retirement, they traveled extensively while continuing to educate and inspire children to appreciate … Read more

Shuffleboard hosting national tournament

The Shuffleboard courts at Bettinger Park are hosting three national tournaments this week. There are no separate tournament entry fees for any national tournament. Sign-up begins at 8:15 a.m. on the morning of each tournament and ends exactly at 9 a.m. All players must wear close-toed shoes. If you have any questions, please speak with … Read more

Christian Biographies

This summer’s Religious Life seminar series on Christian Biographies at the Train Station will explore the lives and thought of four prominent Christians who shared their message at Lakeside during its 150-year history.   Phoebe Worrall Palmer On Monday, July 17 at 3 p.m., we will discuss Phoebe Worrall Palmer, who spoke at Lakeside during … Read more

Ambassadors share the Lakeside spirit

By Isabel Hamilton Journalism Intern New this year for the 150th Chautauqua season, the Lakeside Ambassador Program aims to share the spirit of Lakeside both in and outside the gates, welcoming new guests with friendly faces and ensuring longtime Lakesiders feel even more at home. Comprised of around 40 volunteers with varying stories and connections … Read more

Lakeside welcomes plein air artists and wooden boats

Fun for the whole family, celebrate the exquisite craftsmanship of traditional wooden boat building and the artist expression of plein air painting at one of Lakeside’s most unique weekends of the summer from July 14-16. After a weekend of plein air painting, Lakeside’s waterfront transforms into an outdoor showroom of classic wooden boats for the … Read more

Hartman shares acts of kindness

By Isabel Hamilton Journalism Intern As a wonderfully tight-knit community, many Lakesiders will recognize this week’s keynote speaker — not from his popular CBS News series “Everybody Has a Story,” or his Emmy award-winning contributions to the world of broadcast journalism, — but from seeing him on the streets of Lakeside with his family. CBS … Read more

Faith Walk Devotional: The Waterfront

The following are taken from the Lakeside Chautauqua 2023 Faith Walk Devotional, which features 21 meditations based on “thin places” in Lakeside, accompanied by scripture verses, reflection questions and photos. Copies are available for free at the Lakefront and Hoover Community Worship Services, at the Administration Office and hotel desks.    Grateful for God’s love … Read more

Faith Walk Devotional: The Pavilion and Dock

The following are taken from the Lakeside Chautauqua 2023 Faith Walk Devotional, which features 21 meditations based on “thin places” in Lakeside, accompanied by scripture verses, reflection questions and photos. Copies are available for free at the Lakefront and Hoover Community Worship Services, at the Administration Office and hotel desks.    A peaceful sound Thin … Read more

Faith Walk Devotional: Hoover Auditorium

The following are taken from the Lakeside Chautauqua 2023 Faith Walk Devotional, which features 21 meditations based on “thin places” in Lakeside, accompanied by scripture verses, reflection questions and photos. Copies are available for free at the Lakefront and Hoover Community Worship Services, at the Administration Office and hotel desks.    A reflection of God’s … Read more