The Chain-O-Lakes Chorus was founded on Sept. 24, 1958. The chorus has been meeting continuously since then and meets at 6:15 p.m. each Tuesday at The Woodlands Senior Activity Center, 710 Opportunity Drive, Columbia City. Photo provided by Community Arts Program of Kosciusko County.

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Graphic provided by Community Arts Program.

WINONA LAKE – The Community Arts Program of Kosciusko County will participate in the annual “A Salute to Veterans” benefit concert, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8.

The concert will start at 2 p.m., with doors opening at 1:30 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, 2819 Patterson Road, Warsaw.

The Chain-O-Lakes Chorus is hosting the event, which will feature performances by the Chain-O-Lakes Barbershop Chorus, Chain Gang Barbershop Quartet, Community Arts Program Vocal Vibes and special guests the Lakeland Christian Academy Combined Choirs. The emcee for this year’s program will be Warsaw Mayor Jeff Grose.

Mayor Jeff Grose

The annual concert raises money to support Honor Flight Northeast Indiana. Honor Flight Northeast Indiana is a recognized independent hub of the Honor Flight network, created to raise funds and provide volunteers to transport veterans from World War II and all subsequent wars directly from Fort Wayne to Washington, D.C. Upon arrival, motor coaches transport veterans to the World War II Memorial, as well as other memorial stops throughout the day. Veterans are then flown back home the same evening. All Honor Flights are 100% funded by individual and corporate contributions and receive no funding from any level of the government – federal, state or local.

Admission to the concert is free, and seating is limited. Those who plan to attend are encouraged to reserve seats by calling (260) 249-8229. A free-will donation will be collected to directly benefit Honor Flight Northeast Indiana. Donations to the organization can also be made online by visiting hfnei.org.

The Chain Gang Quartet was founded in 1995 and performs throughout the region. From left are Jerry Frush, tenor; Phil Randall, lead; Jim Geller, bass; and Mike Lewis, baritone. Photo provided by Community Arts Program.

Vocal Vibes is a select ensemble composed of eight singers from Vocal Vision who focus on performing more complex songs in a variety of jazz styles. Photo provided by Community Arts Program.