Lakeside Welcomes WB Pizza Company

We’re excited to share that WB Pizza Company is coming to Lakeside at the corner of Second Street and Maple Avenue. After working on this agreement, Lakeside is thrilled that owner Brian Strayer is bringing his signature deep-dish pizza from Avon, Ohio, to our community.   In addition to deep-dish pizza, the menu will feature pasta made … Read more

Cherry Park Playground Update: Nov. 7

This summer, the Cherry Park playground was damaged by a fallen tree. What began as an investigation to repair the beloved “boat” has grown into an exciting opportunity to reimagine play at Lakeside. In late September, we learned of a unique matching grant available only in October 2025 to support accessible and inclusive playgrounds. Inspired … Read more

Hall inches closer to Eagle Scout with Lakeside project

By Lillian HallLakeside Generosity Intern Nicholas Hall, a 15-year-old Lakesider and Boy Scout, is on a mission to complete his Eagle Scout service project this year while giving back to the Lakeside community. After a tree fell on the white fence separating a homeowner’s property from the West Second Street Gate, the damaged fence and … Read more

2025 Pumpkin-Decorating Contest Winners

Thank you to all who participated in the 2025 Pumpkin-Decorating Contest at the Lakeside-Marblehead Lighthouse Festival. This year, we had 46 entries. Congratulations to our winners! Most Creative Design Overall“Beware of the Piranha!” by Stephen Baker (with live fish!) Best Child DesignThree Peas in a Pod” by Alice Sowers  Best Youth Design“Carousel” by Audrey McErnery  Best … Read more

NEW! Online Registration for Private Lessons & Watercraft Rentals

Summer 2025 brings online registration enhancements for private lessons and watercraft rentals so you can book in advance, at your convenience, any time of the day. There’s no need to wait for the offices to open or stand in line. To start booking, visit lakesideohio.com/registration and click on “Private Lessons” and “Waterfront Rentals,” respectively. These … Read more

Lakeside Leadership Program Seeking Students, Mentors & Panel Speakers

Lakeside is a place to nurture emerging young leaders. This year, Lakesider Eli Honeycutt has stepped forward to elevate and expand the possibilities for young people and their leadership capability within the Lakeside community. Over the years, countless students have shared that living and working at Lakeside has helped them uncover God-given talents and purpose, … Read more

Easter Meditation – “What’s in a Name?” 

Easter Meditation – “What’s in a Name?” John 20:1–18 Rev. Kimberly Orr, Director of Religious Life It begins in the dark.  Before the sun’s rays banish the lake’s morning mist — before the first sips of coffee are enjoyed or church bells begin to ring — we are invited to sit alongside Mary Magdalene, who has already … Read more

Orchestra Hall Renovation Underway

For nearly 100 years, Orchestra Hall has served as a cultural hub for the Chautauqua Lecture Series, Faith for Living Hour, movies, small theater performances and community gatherings. It’s a place for Lakesiders of all ages to learn and grow. On GivingTuesday 2023, many Lakesiders supported the effort to help renovate the historic theater. Volunteers, … Read more

Advent Study: Light a Candle for Love!

In observance of the Advent season, Rev. Dr. Charles Yoost has written four messages based on the four candles of Advent: Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. Read the fourth and final message in this series… “When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed … Read more

Advent Study: Light a Candle for Joy!

In observance of the Advent season, Rev. Dr. Charles Yoost has written four messages based on the four candles of Advent: Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. Read the third message in this series… “Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart. Do not fear, O Zion; do not let … Read more