Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce

Origami in the Gardens
2021-04-24 10:00 - 2021-10-17 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Wellfield Botanic Gardens, 1011 North Main Street, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
OrigamiintheGarden2 consists of 21 unique sculptures that comprise 17 different displays sited strategically around Wellfield’s acreage. All pieces feature interpretive signage, as well as a complimentary cell phone audio tour, in which guests can gain additional insight about the pieces from the artists themselves.
General Admission Rates:
Members are FREE
Adults (13 and over): $8
Children (ages 3-12): $4
Children under 3: Free

Quilt Gardens
2021-05-31 - 2021-09-15 | Trinity on Jackson, 2715 E Jackson Blvd, Elkhart, IN, United States
Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail
Travel 6 cities and towns along the 90 mile Heritage Trail and see 16 giant gardens planted in the shape of quilt patterns PLUS 23 handpainted quilt murals. It’s free, open to the public during all daylight hours. It’s flexible, visit one garden or mural or visit them all. It’s fun, snap special occasion photos, selfies or have a plant scavenger hunt with your family, kids and friends.

Midwest Museum of American Art Noon Time Talk: Paul Diebold
2021-09-09 12:15 - 13:00 | IN
Please join us on Thursday, September 9, 2021 for our Noon Time Talk at 12:15 PM.
Assistant Director of Preservation Services for the Indiana DNR – Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology, discusses his seminal idea for this exhibit and how it came to fruition. Diebold is also a plein air painter and member of IPAPA.
Masks are required for all gallery talks if you have not been vaccinated. Masks are strongly recommended if you have been vaccinated. Gallery Talks or Noon Time Talks each Thursday will be limited to 50 people on a first-come-first-serve basis. Doors will be locked at 12:15. No admittance to the museum by the public will be allowed until the talk has concluded and the galleries emptied and sterilized.

Be Calm and Gamelan
2021-09-13 10:00 - 11:15 | Goshen College, Union Bldg. 1700 South Main St., Goshen, IN, United States
Sept. 13, 15, 20, 22 | 10-11:15 a.m.
Goshen College Union Building
The Nyai Oyer Gamelan will be the topic and the instruments that will be the focus of this class. You will learn about this gamelan’s journey to Goshen and also how to play and enjoy the music of the Indonesian Gamelan. You can expect to learn about the traditions, the music, and the culture that surrounds this ancient ensemble of instruments. This will be a hands-on, participatory class taught by Marcia Yost who is the Director of the Arts: Engagement and Outreach at Goshen College. Come and enjoy the gamelan at the Goshen College Union Building.
Cost is $40 or $20 for LLI members. Visit http://life-learn.org/ to register.

Everence Medicare Monday
2021-09-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual, IN, United States
We’ll cover the following:
Enrollment details and deadlines
Budgeting for health care and income in retirement
What are your options if you continue to work?
Social Security – when do I start?
Prescription drug coverage.
Plans that supplement Medicare.
We are eager to discuss any additional questions you have. You can submit questions when you register or by using the Q&A feature during the webinar.
Please invite friends or family members who would also benefit from this information.

Premier Arts Presents AristoCats
2021-09-17 19:30 - 2021-09-18 15:00 | Lerner Theatre, 410 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
ALL YOUTH CAST
In the heart of Paris, a kind and eccentric millionairess wills her entire estate to Duchess, her high-society cat, and her three little kittens. Laughs and adventure ensue as the greedy, bumbling butler pulls off the ultimate catnap caper. Now it’s up to the rough-and-tumble alley cat, Thomas O’Malley, and his band of swingin’ jazz cats to save the day.

7th annual Elkhart Education Foundation Golf Classic
2021-09-20 | Elcona Country Club, 56784 Co Rd 21, Bristol, IN, 46507, United States
Hit the links and support public education …. the 7th annual Elkhart Education Foundation’s Golf Classic is almost here and it is all “FORE” education! Enjoy an entertaining afternoon of golf at the beautiful Elcona Country Club in Bristol. This day-long benefit also gives the chance to win great prizes such as a LASIK procedure donated by Boling Vision, a trip to Puerto Vallarta, Chicago Bears tickets, Notre Dame Football tickets, and much more.
Guests of the golf outing will enjoy a beautiful day on the greens with appetizers, lunch and a dessert and awards reception. Golfers of every level are invited as this is an event even non-golfers will enjoy. Contests, games and exciting raffles make this outing so memorable. Sponsors are still needed for the event. If interested, please contact the Foundation at 574-361-1258.
To learn more or reserve your spot, please visit www.OneCityOneMission.org/events
Elkhart Education Foundation’s 4th annual Golf Classic
Monday, September 20th
Elcona Country Club, 56784 Co Rd 21, Bristol, IN 46507
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. registration
12 p.m. Shotgun start and progressive lunch
4:30 p.m. Dessert reception and awards
$500 per foursome
www.OneCityOneMission.org/events
The nonprofit, the Elkhart Education Foundation, works to bridge the gap in funding for Elkhart Community Schools. The nonprofit receives funds by private donors, grants and fundraising. For more information on the Elkhart Education Foundation or to get involved, please visit www.OneCityOneMission.org. Visit us on social at Facebook.com/ElkhartEducationFoundation or www.instagram.com/elkhartedfoundation

Midwest Museum of American Art Noon Time Film: Jim Dine
2021-09-23 12:15 - 13:00 | Midwest Museum of American Art, 429 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Please join us on Thursday, September 23, 2021 for our Noon Time Film at 12:15 PM.
This mini-documentary traces the project installed at the Crazen Museum at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Masks are required for all gallery talks if you have not been vaccinated. Masks are strongly recommended if you have been vaccinated. Gallery Talks or Noon Time Talks each Thursday will be limited to 50 people on a first-come-first-serve basis. Doors will be locked at 12:15. No admittance to the museum by the public will be allowed until the talk has concluded and the galleries emptied and sterilized.

Ryan's Place Swinging Fore Hope Golf Outing
2021-09-24 11:30 - 17:00 | Howard Park, South Bend, IN, United States
Join us Friday, September 24th at the beautiful Meadow Valley Golf Club in Middlebury! Lunch and registration will be from 11:30-12:45 pm with a shotgun start at 1 pm. To learn more or to get signed up please call the office and ask for Erin at (574)535-1000, email ethompson@ryansplace.org or register and print the sponsor form on our website: https://ryansplace.org/ryans-place-events/

Brew at the Zoo
2021-09-25 14:00 - 17:00 | IN
Brew at the Zoo is the Zoo’s annual beer tasting fundraising event. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy samples of their favorite beers and hard ciders from the area’s best breweries as they journey through the Zoo.
Regular admission to Brew is $50 and includes admission to the Zoo, unlimited drink samples, rides on the train and carousel, and snack scoop stations. There will also be live music featuring Lakebed and Jake from Starheart, and the option to purchase from food trucks and vendors, including Junbuggies, Hacienda, Paw Paw’s Port Pit, A Bite with Mee, Rico Suave, Jet’s Pizza, Knights of Columbus, Dad & Rae’s BBQ!
VIP tickets are $75. VIP tickets will be available for some sponsors or until they sell out. VIP ticket holders will get an extra hour of early access as well as food provided by Franky’s Tacos and a special animal encounter.

Youth Mental Health First Aid
2021-09-28 09:00 - 14:30 | Elkhart County Administration Building, 117 N 2nd Street, Goshen, IN, 46526, United States
Come join us to learn about the common signs and symptoms of mental illness in this age group including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders. We will discuss ways of interacting with a child or adolescent in crisis and connecting them with help. This training is a “blended” course, which consists of 2 hours of self-paced coursework prior to in-person attendance. The cost is $25 and lunch is included. Registration is required.

Youth Mental Health First Aid
2021-09-28 09:00 - 14:30 | Elkhart County Administration Building, 117 N 2nd Street, Goshen, IN, 46526, United States
Participants who successfully complete the training will become certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid. Registration is required and lunch will be provided.
**This course is “blended”. You will be required to complete a 2 hour self-paced training PRIOR to attending the in-person portion of the course. All necessary links and materials will be provided for you.
You will learn:
-That the peak age of onset for mental illness is early adolescence.
-The unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents.
-The importance of intervention.
-How to help a youth who is experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.
-A 5-step action plan to assist an adolescent in crisis or an adolescent that is exhibiting the signs and symptoms of mental illness.
-Resources available to help adolescents with a mental health problem.

INCLUSIVITY IS THE LEAD STORY Creating Inclusion with Courage and Compassion With ABC News Veteran John Quiñones
2021-09-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual, IN, United States
Join PNC as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with special guest John Quiñones. The ABC News veteran and creator and host of What Would You Do? will share his inspiring story, the lessons he’s learned, and how having difficult conversations in the workplace and in the community helps us create a more inclusive culture.
Creating Inclusion with Courage and Compassion with John Quiñones
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
1:00-2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Can Science and Religious Faith Cohabit?
2021-09-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Redefine Aesthetics, 112 W. Lexington Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Sept. 28, 30, Oct. 5, 7 | 2-3:30 p.m.
Are vaccines safe? Are the Genesis 1 and 2 accounts compatible with science? Did Darwin make religious faith unnecessary? Why are some people of Christian faith leery of, if not hostile toward, science and scientists? In the first session we will address the characteristics of science, the Bible as a source of science, and the types of evidence we bring to science/faith discussions. In session two we will explore barriers to communication and the role of bias and misinformation. In session three we will address philosophical and scientific issues that appear to cause threat to Christians. In the final session we will consider some contemporary sources of science/faith tension, e.g. climate, vaccines, teaching of evolution. Duane Kauffmann is retired professor of psychology and instructor in marine biology at Goshen College. Attend either in-person or virtually.
Cost is $40 or $20 for LLI members. Register at http://life-learn.org/

6 steps to a profitable business - ActionCOACH
2021-09-29 11:30 - 13:00 | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn the Six Steps to Living the Life You Always Dreamed as a Business Owner.
Business Owners often work 60, 70, even 80 hours a week, have trouble finding great employees, and not making enough profits, despite working more than ever.
It doesn’t have to be this way.
Join Us. Part of an ongoing business coaching and education series. 20 person seating.

Premier Arts Holiday Decor Sale
2021-10-02 | Trinity on Jackson, 2715 E Jackson Blvd, Elkhart, IN, United States
BIG CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT & HOLIDAY DECOR SALE
Saturday, Oct. 2nd 9-5pm
Located within the former B on the River (333 Nibco Pkwy. Elkhart, IN.)
Stop by and get ready for your Christmas season with a wide selection of cute, elegant, unique, and classic holiday ornaments and decor.
All proceeds will go to benefit the arts and programming of Premier Arts.
ABOUT PREMIER ARTS
Premier Arts inspires the imagination and develops the creative spirit of our community. Its focus is on youth, family and lifelong learning. Premier Arts, the Resident Theatre Organization of the Lerner Performing Arts Center, is comprised of professional staff guided by engaged community leaders serving as the Board of Directors.
Premier Arts, based in Elkhart, Indiana, is the recognized regional leader in providing diverse, professional performing arts, education and entertainment. PremierArts instills civic pride, confidence and character building for everyone engaged in its success for all ages. For more information, please visit www.premierarts.org.

The Elkhart River Challenge
2021-10-02 | Downtown Goshen, IN, United States
The Elkhart River Challenge
Canoe or Kayak in Support of Lacasa on Oct. 2nd, 2021
Beginning near Interra Credit Union headquarters in Goshen kayakers will enter the Elkhart
River and try to make the best time heading Northwest into Elkhart passing by INOVA Federal
Credit Union and landing at Island Park. Corporate sponsors and the public will also be able to
join in a kayak parade float from Studebaker Park in Elkhart to the finish line at Island Park.
REGISTRATION ONLINE by 7pm Oct. 1
•Participation (bring your own kayak or
canoe) – $50 includes lunch and t-shirt
•Participation with kayak rental – $100
includes lunch and t-shirt
• Participation with canoe rental (seats
two-three people) – $140 includes
two lunches and two t-shirts
* Elkhart River Challenge TIMED from Lincoln Ave Bridge in
Goshen (near Interra) to Elkhart Ave Bridge in Elkhart (near INOVA).
The Endurance Course starts with a 7 a.m. registration at Interra Credit Union in Goshen.
Competitors will launch and race to Island Park in Elkhart. Winners take home a cash prize.
The Parade Course will start at 8 a.m. at Studebaker Park in Elkhart. Participants will
decorate their boats and launch to Island Park by 10 a.m. Prizes for best decorated will be awarded

JA BizTown Elkhart County Groundbreaking Ceremony
2021-10-05 07:30 - 08:30 | ETHOS Innovation Center, 1025 N Michigan St, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
JA BIZ TOWN ELKHART COUNTY: Where It All Comes Together Groundbreaking Ceremony
OPENING SPRING 2022
OCTOBER 5, 2021
7:30 TO 8:30 AM
RSVP (574) 320-6222 OR JESSICA.HILARY@JA.ORG By Friday, October 1st

ActionCOACH ONE Launch Event Celebration
2021-10-06 16:30 - 18:30 | Crystal Ballroom at the Lerner Theatre, 410 S Main St, Elkhart, 46516, United States
We believe in Northern Indiana and the success of our Business Owners.
Grant Hellwarth and Mike Ronchetti formed ActionCOACH ONE as an investment in the future of Northern Indiana Businesses and their Owners. They believe that Business Owners, with the right systems, processes, culture, leadership, and marketing, can succeed beyond where they thought they could go.
ActionCOACH, the world’s #1 Business Coaching company, was founded 28 years ago on the principle of world abundance through business re-education. We’re thrilled to bring ActionCOACH to Northern Indiana.
Join the elite business community for a fun Happy Hour of networking, refreshments, education, and celebration. Guest speaker: local Hall of Fame Coach, Chris Geesman.
RSVP required.

Elkhart Education Foundation's Trivia Night
2021-10-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Central Park Green, downtown, Elkhart, IN, United States
The 7th Annual Elkhart Education Foundation Trivia Night is coming soon! Attend this unique event including dinner, door prizes, entertainment and bragging rights — all to benefit the EEF and support ECS students!
Please note date change!

Discovering Voices Together
2021-10-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Greencroft Goshen Community Center
Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 | 7 p.m.
Explore the newly-released Mennonite hymnal, Voices Together, a resource full of songs and worship materials from around the world and across the centuries. What does it mean for a single book to serve a diverse denomination across the US and Canada? How were songs, prayers, readings, and even visual art, chosen to be included? Come prepared to sing new songs, as well as to learn something new about old favorites. Adam Tice, text editor of the hymnal, will guide the class. Project director Bradley Kauffman will also join in leading one session.
Cost is $40 or $20 for LLI members. Visit http://life-learn.org/ to register.

Everence Medicare Monday
2021-10-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual, IN, United States
We’ll cover the following:
How the Part D program works.
When enrollment and changes may be made.
Penalties that may apply.
How you can sign up for Part D online.
We are eager to discuss any additional questions you have. You can submit questions when you register or during the webinar by using the Q&A feature or through Zoom during the webinar.
Please send this information to your friends or family members who would also benefit from this webinar.

Film Series
2021-10-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Redefine Aesthetics, 112 W. Lexington Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Four film-goers will present and lead discussions of favorite films. Oct. 12: Adrienne Nesbitt, Inside Out (95 min.), a Pixar animation of a 5-year old girl’s outer and inner life. Oct. 19: Ervin Beck, Grand Budapest Hotel (100 min.), a comic adventure in Eastern Europe between the World Wars. Oct. 26: Kyle Hufford, What Lies Inside: Healing in the Face of Trauma (125 min.), documentary studying the darkness that binds us to our suffering. Nov. 2: Jo-Ann Brant, Departures (Japan, 130 min.), an unemployed cellist trains to prepare the dead for funerals. Each film will be viewed in one sitting, with brief introductions and follow-up discussions, so each session will exceed normal LLI classes in length. Ervin Beck, co-ordinator, is Professor Emeritus of English at Goshen College.
Cost is $40 or $20 for LLI members. Visit http://life-learn.org/ to register.

Late Night Live! at The Lerner Theatre-Presents Free Movie- Hocus Pocus
2021-10-13 18:45 | The Lerner Theatre
Calling all witches and goblins…join us Wednesday, October 13th for Late Night Live! Free Movie: Hocus Pocus. Doors open at 6 pm. The Elkhart Education Foundation will have an autumn craft for kids in the lobby. Wear a costume and be entered in our costume contest (must enter by 6:45 pm) and win a 4 pack of tickets to see Premier Arts: The Addams Family Musical on Saturday, October 30th at 7:30 PM at The Lerner Theatre, along with a 4 pack of race entries for the Elkhart Education Foundation’s Ugly Sweater Run on December 4th starting at 3 pm!
Late Night Live! Presented by Friends of the Lerner & Centier Bank.

Monsters in the Gardens
2021-10-16 16:00 - 19:00 | Wellfield Botanic Gardens, 1011 North Main Street, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Bring the whole family out for some, fun, and family-friendly events featuring a Contactless Candy Quest around the Promenade! All are welcome to come dressed in costume (or not). This event is intended for all ages and is not intended to scare, but to amaze, educate, and entertain. In addition to Wellfield’s Fabulous Fall displays, we have fun activities for all ages!
Advanced Discount Ticket Pricing (no online ticket fees)-available until midnight, October 15th:
Member Adult: $7 (member discount applies to the first two adult tickets purchased)
Public Adult: $9
Child (ages 3-12): $7
Under age 3 are free

Community Job Fair
2021-10-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Elkhart Health & Aquatic Center, 200 E Jackson Blvd, Elkhart, IN, United States
On Thursday, October 21st, 2021, WorkOne Northern Indiana and the Beacon Health & Fitness Center will host a Job Fair at the Elkhart Aquatics Center, 200 Jackson Blvd., Elkhart from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Thirty employers are expected to participate with over 500 positions from all industries! All employers are paying a minimum of $12.00 per hour.

5 Ways to Massive Profits: What's holding you back from peak performance?
2021-10-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The ActionCOACH ONE team teaches you the 5 simple ways to increase your profit, allowing you to live more life outside work.
What if we told you that you could increase your profits by 61%? Take a $50,000 profit to $80,500, or a $200,000 profit to $322,000? What could you do with an extra $30,500?
What if we told you that you could increase your profits by 61% with minimal changes to the way you do business? And working less than ever IN your business?
It’s possible with ActionCOACH’s proven systems for business success, and the Northern Indiana ActionCOACH office, owned by Grant & Mike, will show you how.
NOTE: Complimentary box lunch included for all RSVP attendees.

STEM Fest
2021-10-22 17:00 - 20:30, 2021-10-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Omega Event Center, 2130 Middlebury Street, Elkhart
E3 Robotics is a community STEM education not-for-profit. This Fall, they will again partner with the American Chemical Society (ACS) to present STEM FEST. This year’s theme is “Fast or Slow, Chemistry Makes It Go.” They will be hosting the family-friendly STEM FEST at the 2130 Omega Event Center on Middlebury Street IN ELKHART on Friday, October 22, from 5 – 8:30 PM, and Saturday, October 23, from 10 AM – 4 PM.
25 organizations will provide hands-on activities to celebrate science, technology, engineering, and math. Silly Safaris will present their exciting Animal Show with a wide variety of animals. Other activities include robots, a scavenger hunt, and math origami.

Goshen Arts District Studio Open House
2021-10-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Trinity on Jackson, 2715 E Jackson Blvd, Elkhart, IN, United States
The Goshen Arts and Culture District boasts dozens of creative spaces in the heart of downtown. Many of those spaces are opening their doors to the general public so you can discover how the magic happens.
