North Webster Community Center Celebrates 20 Years Of Summer
May 11, 2022 at 12:05 a.m.
By Staff Report-
Many local businesses and organizations have made it through the two years, and are hoping to have a “normal,” summer season. North Webster Community Center (NWCC) hopes to make things far from normal this summer as they celebrate their 20th year in operation, according to a news release from NWCC.
“We have come out of the last couple of years, rebuilt and are in a position for a strong season for our community. We are looking forward to having our lake community in full swing and having our doors open to offer many first time activities,” said Emily Worrell, executive director of NWCC.
Kicking off the official 20th anniversary celebration on Memorial Day weekend, May 27, is the first of four free family movie and food truck Fridays with Saturday, May 28 holding the first annual VeteRUN and Walk 5k. The weekend has lots of anticipation behind it with two new activities, not to mention a large announcement being made about the future of NWCC, the release states.
“We have worked really hard this winter to restructure our organization to be sustainable for years to come,” said Dennis Wagoner, president of the board of directors at NWCC. “With new leadership, we have stepped into a new era for The Center and are looking forward to bringing our mission of enhancing our community through meaningful activities to life.”
The newly named Jeff Smith Memorial Movie Night being one of those activities has been planned with the entire community in mind.
“The Smith family had reached out to The Center to see if there was a way to honor their father and husband,” said Worrell. “Knowing Jeff personally, he valued his family time and this seemed like the perfect fit.”
Due to the fact that NWCC is operated solely by gift and donation, with absolutely no tax dollars to pay for The Center, “we have seen an amazing outpouring of support from our local organizations and families to help us have a meaningful summer with events like the 5k,” said Worrell.
NWCC’s VeteRUN and Walk 5k is the first of a series of community awareness events. This event brings attention to the importance of remembering and honoring veterans on Memorial Day weekend.
The Smith family, The American Legion Auxiliary, North Webster Chamber of Commerce, Tangibles Resale, Legacy Group Real Estate, Goshen Physicians, Kosciusko Runners Association and JH Watkins are a few to be named that have partnered with NWCC to help make a summer of memories. A complete list of events and activities can be found on their Facebook page, website and in the North Webster Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce Guide.
Events include:
• May 27, Jeff Smith Memorial Movie Night, movie starts at dusk, 1980s themed, free, free popcorn and water. Food truck lineup includes Rollin’ Smoke BBQ, Twisted Tiki, Fire Kissed Pizza.
• May 28, VeteRUN and Walk 5K, day of registration starts at 6:45 a.m., pre-registration is online or at NWCC office, race starts at 8 a.m. Vendor lineup: Goshen Physicians - free health screenings, Twisted Tiki - breakfast, American Legion Auxiliary Post 253.
• June 3 & 4, free boaters education course.
• June 6, painting with JH Watkins, 6 to 8 p.m.
• June 14, cardio drumming, 6 to 8 p.m.
• June 15, painting with JH Watkins, 6 to 8 p.m.
• June 17, Jeff Smith Memorial Movie Night, movie starts at dusk, luau themed, free, popcorn and water free, food truck lineup includes Twisted Tiki.
Many local businesses and organizations have made it through the two years, and are hoping to have a “normal,” summer season. North Webster Community Center (NWCC) hopes to make things far from normal this summer as they celebrate their 20th year in operation, according to a news release from NWCC.
“We have come out of the last couple of years, rebuilt and are in a position for a strong season for our community. We are looking forward to having our lake community in full swing and having our doors open to offer many first time activities,” said Emily Worrell, executive director of NWCC.
Kicking off the official 20th anniversary celebration on Memorial Day weekend, May 27, is the first of four free family movie and food truck Fridays with Saturday, May 28 holding the first annual VeteRUN and Walk 5k. The weekend has lots of anticipation behind it with two new activities, not to mention a large announcement being made about the future of NWCC, the release states.
“We have worked really hard this winter to restructure our organization to be sustainable for years to come,” said Dennis Wagoner, president of the board of directors at NWCC. “With new leadership, we have stepped into a new era for The Center and are looking forward to bringing our mission of enhancing our community through meaningful activities to life.”
The newly named Jeff Smith Memorial Movie Night being one of those activities has been planned with the entire community in mind.
“The Smith family had reached out to The Center to see if there was a way to honor their father and husband,” said Worrell. “Knowing Jeff personally, he valued his family time and this seemed like the perfect fit.”
Due to the fact that NWCC is operated solely by gift and donation, with absolutely no tax dollars to pay for The Center, “we have seen an amazing outpouring of support from our local organizations and families to help us have a meaningful summer with events like the 5k,” said Worrell.
NWCC’s VeteRUN and Walk 5k is the first of a series of community awareness events. This event brings attention to the importance of remembering and honoring veterans on Memorial Day weekend.
The Smith family, The American Legion Auxiliary, North Webster Chamber of Commerce, Tangibles Resale, Legacy Group Real Estate, Goshen Physicians, Kosciusko Runners Association and JH Watkins are a few to be named that have partnered with NWCC to help make a summer of memories. A complete list of events and activities can be found on their Facebook page, website and in the North Webster Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce Guide.
Events include:
• May 27, Jeff Smith Memorial Movie Night, movie starts at dusk, 1980s themed, free, free popcorn and water. Food truck lineup includes Rollin’ Smoke BBQ, Twisted Tiki, Fire Kissed Pizza.
• May 28, VeteRUN and Walk 5K, day of registration starts at 6:45 a.m., pre-registration is online or at NWCC office, race starts at 8 a.m. Vendor lineup: Goshen Physicians - free health screenings, Twisted Tiki - breakfast, American Legion Auxiliary Post 253.
• June 3 & 4, free boaters education course.
• June 6, painting with JH Watkins, 6 to 8 p.m.
• June 14, cardio drumming, 6 to 8 p.m.
• June 15, painting with JH Watkins, 6 to 8 p.m.
• June 17, Jeff Smith Memorial Movie Night, movie starts at dusk, luau themed, free, popcorn and water free, food truck lineup includes Twisted Tiki.
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