46th running of the Flotilla Road Race set in Syracuse for 4th of July

The 46th running of the Flotilla Road Race will take place Tuesday, July 4, at Lakeside Park, 1013 N. Long Dr., Syracuse.

The event is comprised of several formats to suit participants: a 3.3-mile run, 8-mile run and 3.3-mile fun walk.

Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the race starts at 8 a.m. The awards ceremony for the 3.3-mile race will take place at 9:15 a.m. followed by the awards ceremony for the 8-mile race.

The course leads away from Lakeside Park and the Syracuse Community Center to the north and takes the 3.3-milers up and around Maxwelton Golf Club. Merging along South County Line Road and then later Northshore Drive, runners and walkers get a view of the golf course’s front and back nines as well as glimpses of Syracuse Lake on the back stretch of the race grid.

The 8-milers will continue on through the 3.3-mile finish and into Syracuse, projecting south into Oakwood Park and back north, eventually rejoining Northshore Drive to hit the finish line back at Lakeside Park.

The race winners are split into age divisions, beginning with kids and going through senior divisions. Masters winners are also recognized, and all walkers receive a ribbon.

The race is put on annually by Brian Shepherd and his family, along with several local and regional sponsors.

Forms for the race can be downloaded from wawaseeflotilla.com.

Pre-registration has already ended, but participants can register for a cost of $30 on the day of the race.

If you have any questions, call (260) 894-4638 or email shepherdb@westnoble.k12.in.us.

Syracuse Lions Club to host annual Fish Fry

The Syracuse Lions Club will host its annual Jonah Fish Fry at the Syracuse Community Center parking lot, 1013 N. Long Drive, Syracuse, Friday, July 7.

This popular fundraiser is a drive-thru or walk-up event, with limited outdoor seating available for those who want to enjoy their meal picnic-style.

The event will be open from 4:30-7 p.m., or until the fish is sold out. Meals include a generous helping of Jonah-style fish with tartar sauce, a side of coleslaw, and dessert. The cost per meal is $12.

Tickets can be purchased at the event ticket table or in advance from any Lions Club member. Don’t know a Lion? E-mail ticket requests to mariebk48@ gmail.com or barbgrumme@yahoo.com.

Advance tickets can also be purchased for donation in the buyer’s name to the Syracuse Food Pantry. Donated tickets will be given to food pantry clients.

This event is a primary fundraiser for the Syracuse Lions and, as such, contributes significantly to the club’s many community service activities. These include vision and hearing assistance, state-mandated vision screening for school children, book giveaways to third grade students to support reading proficiency, Little Free Libraries to schools and community organizations, environmental projects, and financial support for many area institutions.

More information on the club’s goals and activities will be available at the event; the Lions welcome new members who have a passion to serve.

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