In 1944, Lamar School graduated its last class. New district lines were drawn and students moved to Centuria or Saint Croix Falls. Although Lamar was no longer used as a school, it remained vital as a community center.

In 1968, the Lamar-Sunshine Homemakers entered into a lease with the School District of Saint Croix Falls and thus began almost three decades of festive fun-raising and community events – pie socials, carnivals, talent shows, harvest dinners, bake sales.

In 1999, the homemakers disbanded. A new group emerged which became the present board. The School District of Saint Croix Falls sold the building and property to Lamar Community Center, Inc for $1 December of 1999. Lamar gained its nonprofit 501©3 status in April of 2000. A membership drive funded by PBEC – Operation Round-up affirmed the project. Grants and donations followed from the Preservation Services Fund, Jeffris Family Foundation, Saint Croix Falls Lions, SCAARY, Operation Round-up, Wal-Mart and many generous members. Enthusiasm for the project continues as volunteers come forward with wonderful ideas and promising vision for the future of Lamar.