SYRACUSE — An annual and popular event dating back to when the Syracuse Junior High School was still open, the Syracuse Fall Carnival was held Saturday evening, Oct. 27, in the Syracuse Community Center. Lakeland Youth Center and Syracuse Parks Department sponsored the carnival with assistance from several … Read More
SYRACUSE — A heat advisory with temperatures still in the upper 80s in the early evening hours of the Fourth of July was an obvious reason to head for the beach at Syracuse Lakeside Park. Even around 7 p.m. and later, there were still quite a few people … Read More
SYRACUSE — There are toys and then there are big toys. At least from the perspective of a child anyway. Syracuse Parks Department held its annual Touch-A-Truck event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 5, on Long Drive in front of the Syracuse Community Center and … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Parks Department is hosting the Cabin Fever Garage Sale at the Syracuse Community Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 3. The community center is located on North Long Drive, across from Lakeside Park. More than 30 vendors will fill the gymnasium at … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council started its monthly meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 20, by having Clerk-Treasurer Paula Kehr-Wicker swear in Gage Fannin as the newest Syracuse police officer. Police Chief Jim Layne also introduced new officers and the new detective. The council then approved a sewer … Read More
SYRACUSE — The Kenneth and Lela Harkless Foundation, Syracuse, has awarded $95,000 in grants to organizations in the Syracuse Community, according to James E. Caskey, foundation president. The grants were awarded to the following: Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum, $14,100 Rose Home North, $8,000 Syracuse Cemetery Association, $8,000 Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber … Read More
SYRACUSE — As the old saying goes, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Many people are looking for good bargains and one place to find those is a garage sale. Syracuse Parks Department hosted its annual Community Indoor Garage Sale Saturday, Oct. 21, in the Syracuse Community … Read More
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Parks Department is hosting a Community Indoor Garage Sale at the Syracuse Community Center, North Long Drive, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. Over 30 vendors will fill the gymnasium at this popular community indoor garage sale. Come look through a … Read More
SYRACUSE — Years ago the Wawasee Homecoming Parade was an annual event. Last year the Syracuse Parks Department prompted the return of the parade in part to celebrate the bicentennial. Since there were so many school entries, it has been brought back for another year.
Read MoreSYRACUSE — There is something about big trucks, heavy equipment and emergency vehicles. Kids are fascinated with the bells and whistles and the sheer size of those vehicles.
Read MoreSYRACUSE — The Kenneth and Lela Harkless Foundation announces the foundation has awarded $90,000 in grants to organizations in the Syracuse community. According to James E. Caskey, foundation president, grants were awarded to the following: Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum — $13,000 Syracuse Cemetery Association — $10,000 Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Parks Department is hosting a community indoor garage sale at the Syracuse Community Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. The center is located at 1043 N. Long Drive.
Read MoreSYRACUSE — Mother Nature decided not to cooperate, bringing cool temperatures and rain to the area this weekend. The Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department hosted its fourth annual Kids Safety Day Saturday, April 30,hoping the rain would stay away. Participating agencies and organizations included Syracuse Lions Club, … Read More
SYRACUSE — The Kenneth and Lela Harkless Foundation announces it has awarded $94,000 in grants to organizations in the Syracuse Community according to James E. Caskey, foundation president. The grants were awarded to: Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee, $13,500 Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum, $11,250 Syracuse Parks Department, $9,900 Syracuse Cemetery Association, … Read More
Syracuse Park Board is working on a five-year master plan. During the board’s regular monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 9, Chad Jonsson, park director, presented a possible projects list derived from the survey. Jonsson said the survey shows the park department has things it needs to do. Some of … Read More
By TYLER MCLEAD Program Diretor, Syracuse Parks and Recreation SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Parks Department will host a community indoor garage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Syracuse Community Center. More than 30 vendors will fill the gymnasium with a variety of items to … Read More
