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Crisscross Kosciusko: A Crossword Game for Shoppers
Downtown Events
The Warsaw Community Development Corporation sponsors and assists with many events throughout the year. These events are designed to draw people to the downtown area so that they can experience the beautifully renovated buildings, engaging shops, and exciting restaurants that decorate downtown Warsaw. Downtown Warsaw is an impressive blend of professional, commercial, and residential buildings, and the Warsaw Community Development Corporation is dedicated to the well-being of each and every one!
Check out our upcoming Downtown Warsaw Events! WCDC sponsors events for the whole family! So come to downtown Warsaw and enjoy the festivities.
Volunteer Opportunities
The WCDC is always in need of community minded individuals to help with downtown planning and events. If you are able to offer your time and talents to help keep downtown Warsaw prospering, we would like to talk to you. Please call us at 267-6419 or e-mail wcdc@kconline.com.
Volunteers are needed to assist with monthly First Friday Celebrations, and the Lincoln Highway/Downtown Days Festival on August 6th and 7th.
Other 2010 needs include volunteers to help register and judge during the Halloween "Spooktacular" on October 29th. Volunteers will also be needed for "Hometown Holiday" events during the Christmas season. Watch for more details as we begin to plan these events.
2010 Tentative Downtown Event Schedule
June 4th: "First Friday" Celebration
June 26th: Northern Indiana Lakes Festival (Center Lake Park & Pavilion)
July 2nd: "First Friday" Celebration
July 3rd Warsaw/Winona Lake Fireworks Display
August 6th,7th: First Friday, Lincoln Highway Celebration & Downtown Days
September 3rd First Friday Celebration
September 11th: 911 Memorial Service (Center Lake)
September 11th: 2 Bourbon & Back - Cycling Race for Cystic Fibrosis
October 1st: First Friday Celebration
October 29th: Spooktacular
November 5th: First Friday Celebration
November 19th,20th: Merchant Holiday Open Houses
December 3rd: First Friday Celebration
December 4th: Toys for Tots, Visit w/Santa
First Friday Celebrations
As a result of a joint effort between Warsaw's Downtown Retail Merchants and the WCDC, hundreds of attendees have been enjoying downtown Warsaw's First Friday Events. Please join us and "put a little downtown" in your life.
The next "First Friday" event is scheduled for September 3rd. The following events have already been scheduled:
5:00 - Classic Car Cruise In (S. Buffalo Street Between Center & Jefferson Streets)
5:00 - Open Mic & Live Music - N. Side of Courthouse
6:00 - FREE Movie "Hairspray" - Warsaw Community Public Library
6:00 - Cornhole Tournament
6:00 - Performance by Debra Collier's Dance Studio (N. Buffalo Street)
6:30 - Community "Simon Says" Contest - Sponsored by Rockhill Attorneys LLC (N. Buffalo St.)
7:00 - Project Runway Downtown Style - Downtown Merchant Fashion Show (N. Buffalo St.)
7:00 - Gary Gerard's Band (N. Side of Courthouse)
Other featured events include Kelainey's Banana Split Eating Contest, Spa Evening at Le Gourmet Chocolate Shoppe, Caricatures at The Next Chapter Bookstore, Make & Take Crafts at Buffalo Street Emproium, WCHS Cheerleaders Pep Session prior to the Plymouth Football Game, plus Great Deals and Excellent Food.
Downtown merchants will also be collecting items to help the Salvation Army. Help stock their shelves by bringing canned goods, frozen meats, and paper products such as toilet paper kleenex, paper towels, diapers, etc.
The WCDC and Warsaw's Downtown Merchants will continue to have "first Friday" events through December. Plans are already underway for October so stay tuned as additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.
Lincoln Highway/Downtown Days
Thanks to all of the volunteers and businesses that helped to support the August 2010 First Friday and Downtown Days Celebrations.
Special thanks are due to Bill Hartman, John Hall and all of the members of the local Mizpah Shrine Club for their efforts to help bring the Mizpah Shrine Parade to Warsaw. Hundreds of people enjoyed the first Shrine Parade to hit the streets of Warsaw in more than 10 years.
Kudos to 1st Source Bank for stepping forward to organize a family bike ride event, Penguin Point and Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club for orchestrating the Big Wheel Race , K21 Health Foundation for sponsoring the 5K "Race Thru Town," and the KCV Cycling Club for hositng the Downtown Criterium. Caudill's Tae Kwon Do, Provident Studios, Giverny Fitness, Son Shine Entertainment and Debra Collier's School of Dance all gave great performances. Flyin Brian brought his helicopter downtown for everyone to enjoy and Dr. Fuson had an antique fire truck on display.
The City of Warsaw, Warsaw Parks and Recreation, Warsaw Police Department, Warsaw Street Department and the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department provide manpower and support for every downtown event and we could not do downtown events without them. Please be sure to afford them the respect and recognition that they deserve for making it possible for everyone to "put a little downtown in their life."
There were so many groups (thanks especially to the students, church groups and United Way agencies) that contributed to the success of all of the August events that it is impossible to mention all of them. Suffice it to say that each contribution is appreciated.
Special Recognition is in Order for the Following Downtown Days Event Sponsors:
Bronze: Buffalo Street Emporium & CVS
Silver: Beacon Credit Union, Biomet, City of Warsaw, CVS, Genesis Management, Hand Family Foundation, KCV Cycling Club, Kosciusko Community Hospital, MutualBank, Penguin Point, SYM Financial, The Paper, TOWERbank, Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club, Warsaw Parks & Recreation
Gold: K21 Health Foundation, Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Kosciusko County Convention & Visitors Bureau, KREMC Operation Round Up, Walmart, WCDC and Zimmer.
Crisscross Kosciusko: A Crossword Game for Shoppers
The Kosciusko County CVB is partnering with local chambers of commerce and town officials to create a county-wide promotion during the holiday shopping season. All retail and restaurant busineses in Kosciusko County are invited to participate in this promotion.
There is a $25 participation fee, but the benefits of all the advertising included with the promotion should far outweigh the initial cash outlay. Details about the promotion and a committment forms are attached.
Please call WCDC at 267-6419 or the CVB at 800-800-6090.