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

Walk-In Clinic Moderna COVID Vaccine
2021-04-30 16:30 - 19:00 | Concord Event Center, 3719 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, United States
Walk-In Clinic
Moderna COVID Vaccine
Provided by the Elkhart County Health Department
Walk-in clinic, no appointment needed
Must be 18 or older
Must wear a mask
Bring any form of ID (will accept passport, matriculation card, mail w/ name & address)
2nd dose on June 4, 2021, 4:30pm—7pm
Se Habla Español

Cancer Resources for Elkhart County 18th Annual Compassion Walk
2021-05-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Island Park, downtown Elkhart, IN, United States
Cancer Resources for Elkhart County 18th Annual Compassion Walk
The Compassion Walk is absolutely FREE!
So please, CLICK HERE TO START YOUR WALK CAMPAIGN https://elkhartcancer.org/events/2021-compassion-walk/
for yourself or your team, or make a donation to the Compassion Walk.
100% of the funds stay in Elkhart County!
Can’t make The Compassion Walk? You can still help raise funds by creating your Walk Web Page, posting it to social media, and your friends and family can donate right through your page!
Following Covid 19 Guidelines, A maximum of 25 walkers will be assigned times in 15 minute intervals beginning at 9 AM. Social distancing, masking, sanitizing, staying home if diagnosed, exposed within 10 days, having symptoms, or staying home if part of a vulnerable population is mandatory, by order of local officials.
Please contact Cancer Resources at (574) 875-5158 or info@elkhartcancer.org to reserve your start time, and thanks for your support!

REAL Services 25th Annual Age of Excellence Luncheon
2021-05-05 11:30 - 13:00 | Century Center
It’s a big year for our community! REAL Services is celebrating 55 years of serving our neighbors in need and 25 years of honoring caregivers at the Age of Excellence Luncheon. It wouldn’t be a real celebration without you!
We are excited for you to join us to recognize our unsung heroes who quietly support their loved ones and lift up our communities through daily acts of kindness, compassion, and selflessness. Make a difference this year by becoming a sponsor, nominating someone special, or attending Age of Excellence.
Together, we can celebrate, get inspired, and provide real services for the independence, strength, and dignity for years to come.

American Red Cross Blood Drive
2021-05-05 13:00 - 18:00 | Hilton Garden Inn, 3401 Plaza Court, Elkhart, IN, United States
Blood Drive
Hilton Garden Inn
Garden Ballroom
3401 Plaza court, Elkhart
Please use the link provided to schedule a donation time. Give blood to save lives.

Tradewinds/Galley Tiki Club Co-Ed Volleyball League - Wednesday
2021-05-05 18:00 - 22:00 | Tradewinds Restaurant, 3147 Northview Drive, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Tradewinds/Galley Tiki Club Co-Ed Volleyball league begins on May 5
We have openings for 4 person teams on this 6 week league – and this may even get count as a healthy exercise for your insurance! Check with your employer to see if having a team from your company qualifies them for a discount on their health insurance premium! Chamber members receive a 20% discount by using the code CHAMBER
Location: Tradewinds Restaurant/Galley Restaurant, 3147 Northview Dr, Elkhart. More information at www.Tradewindsgalley.com or www.Galleytikiclub.com

Noon Time Talk: The Hudson River School
2021-05-06 12:15 - 13:01 | Midwest Museum of American Art, 429 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Please join us on Thursday, May 6, 2021 for our Noon Time Talk at 12:15 PM.
Assistant Curator, Randy Roberts, delivers a talk about the Hudson River Group
Masks are required for all gallery talks. Gallery Talks or Noon-Time-Talks each Thursday will be limited to 30 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.

Tradewinds/Galley Tiki Club Co-Ed Volleyball League - Fridays
2021-05-07 18:00 - 22:00 | Tradewinds Restaurant, 3147 Northview Drive, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Tradewinds/Galley Tiki Club Co-Ed Volleyball league begins May 7
We have openings for 6 person teams on this 6 week league – and this may even get count as a healthy exercise for your insurance! Check with your employer to see if having a team from your company qualifies them for a discount on their health insurance premium! Chamber members receive a 20% discount by using the code CHAMBER
Location: Tradewinds Restaurant/Galley Restaurant, 3147 Northview Dr, Elkhart. More information at www.Tradewindsgalley.com or www.Galleytikiclub.com

Tradewinds/Galley Tiki Club Co-Ed Volleyball league - Sundays
2021-05-09 16:00 - 22:00 | Tradewinds Restaurant, 3147 Northview Drive, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Tradewinds/Galley Tiki Club Co-Ed Volleyball league begins May 9
We have openings for 6 person teams on this 6 week league – and this may even get count as a healthy exercise for your insurance! Check with your employer to see if having a team from your company qualifies them for a discount on their health insurance premium! Chamber members receive a 20% discount by using the code CHAMBER
Location: Tradewinds Restaurant/Galley Restaurant, 3147 Northview Dr, Elkhart. More information at www.Tradewindsgalley.com or www.Galleytikiclub.com

Everence Medicare Monday
2021-05-10 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.

Elkhart County Health Department Adult Mental Health First Aid
2021-05-12 09:00 - 15:30 | Ivy Tech Community College, 22531 CR 18, Goshen, IN, United States
Certification in Mental Health First Aid will be attained upon completion of this training.
**This is a “blended” course. A 2-hour self-paced training is required to be completed prior to the in-person class. All of the materials and links will be provided to you.
You will learn:
-The prevalence of mental illness in the U.S. and the emotional and economic cost.
-The potential warning signs and risk factors for mental health challenges and crisis.
-A 5-step action plan to help an individual in crisis connect to professional care.
-Resources available to help someone with a mental health problem.

May ArtWalk
2021-05-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Elkhart
ArtWalk is back and we are looking forward to live art and music with all of you this year! In May our theme is Creating Together, a call to enjoy the outstanding art crafted in our community and to start to shape new possible projects.
We’ll be sharing info on artists, musicians, and downtown deals everyday on our social media! Stay tuned!
Artists can still apply here: https://www.elkhartartwalk.com/artist-application/
Deadline: two week prior to ArtWalk date, April 28th

Little Black Dress Online Event
2021-05-13 11:30 - 12:15 | Online, IN, United States
This year’s South Bend Goodwill Little Black Dress Fashion Show concludes with its final Facebook Live Event. It’s free and goes live on Thursday, May 13th at 11:30 am on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1558687864501445/ or via YouTube at: www.GoodwillFashionShow.com. This event will include models and an opportunity to buy the featured items. Stylist and Image Consultant, Kathy Friend, will produce and host the Facebook Live Event @GoodwillNI. For more information, call: (866) 649-7300 or email: FashionShow@Goodwill-NI.org. #GWLittleBlackDress

Noon Time Talk: Andrew Tomasik
2021-05-13 12:15 - 13:01 | Midwest Museum of American Art, 429 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Please join us on Thursday, May 13, 2021 for our Noon Time Talk at 12:15 PM.
Andrew Tomasik has spent a significant amount of the last 25 years teaching at Warsaw High School and making a career as a ceramic artist recognized for his unique vision in clay.
Admission $5. Free for MMAA Members & Donors.
Masks are required for all gallery talks. Gallery Talks or Noon-Time-Talks each Thursday will be limited to 30 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.

E3RC Palooza - Robo-Rama
2021-05-15 09:00 - 14:00 | Hacienda Elkhart, Easy Shopping Place, Elkhart, IN, United States
A family event to come together to play and say thank you to our essential workers and small businesses who have supported us and our communities throughout this past year.

Potawatomi Zoo - Eat and Drink at the Zoo
2021-05-15 14:00 - 17:00
Eat & Drink at the Zoo is the Potawatomi Zoo’s new food and drink tasting event. Food, wine, and beer vendors from around the region will have samples for guests to taste and some to buy. Join the party with musical guests and other exciting entertainment! VIP experiences will be available for early buyers, Title sponsors, and VIP sponsors.

E3RC Palooza - The da Vinci Project
2021-05-16 11:30 - 18:30 | Juday Creek Golf Course, 14770 Lindy Dr., Granger, IN, United States
A fun regional golf tournament! Full of competition, food, freebies, raffles, robots, and cash prizes. A time to come together to play and say thank you to the essential workers and small businesses who have supported us and our community throughout this past year.

Wellfield Botanic Garden Wednesday Bird Walks
2021-05-19 17:00 - 18:30 | Wellfield Botanic Gardens, 1011 North Main Street, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Bird Walks are included with Membership or Standard Admission ($8 adults/$4 children ages 3-12). Reciprocal privileges honored. Please RSVP for upcoming walks (walk-in registrations are accepted). COVID-19 protocols will be observed; please refer to our Modified Visitation Plan for details.
Bird Walks are held on Wednesdays, April – Sept, 2021 at 5 p.m.

Crossroads United Way Annual Awards Event
2021-05-20 11:00 - 11:45 | Virtual, IN, United States
The live virtual event will feature:
• A special message from Bob Martin, President/CEO of Thor Industries
• Awards honoring our community’s leading philanthropic businesses and
individuals
• Introduction to brand new United Way programs in 2021
• Our COVID-19 response and impact over the past year

Noon Time Talk: Asher B. Durand
2021-05-20 12:15 - 13:00 | Midwest Museum of American Art, 429 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Please join us on Thursday, May 20, 2021 for our Noon Time Talk at 12:15 PM.
Director/Curator Brian Byrn, explores the work of this 19th century Hudson River School painter.
Admission $5. Free for MMAA Members & Donors.
Masks are required for all gallery talks. Gallery Talks or Noon-Time-Talks each Thursday will be limited to 30 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.

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
2021-05-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Knights of Columbus, 112 E Lexington Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Elkhart Knights of Columbus local 1043 will be hosting a Fish fry on May 21 from 5-7 it is all you can eat fish, scalloped potatoes, cole slaw, and bread cost is $10 adults $5 kids 5-12 under 5 free. This will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 112 E Lexington in Elkhart. Carry out and dine in are both available.

Humane Society of Elkhart County Paws for a Cause/Strut Your Mutt
2021-05-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Trinity on Jackson, 2715 E Jackson Blvd, Elkhart, IN, United States
The Humane Society of Elkhart County is pleased to announce the fourth annual Paws for a Cause. This is a great event for families and their dogs! Whether people walk or run the 5K or 1 mile distance, it will be a wonderful time with all proceeds going towards the daily operations of the Humane Society. This event will be held at Ox Bow Park Goshen, IN

SPA Women's Ministry Homes Rise Up Jesus Is Calling Benefit Service
2021-05-22 18:30 - 20:00 | River of Life Community Church, 2626 Prairie St, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Join SPA Women’s Ministry Homes for a powerful evening of worship, music, and testimonials from SPA graduates. And, in “SPA fashion” a few surprises will be part of the service along with a special performance from “Luminos” music group.
Come, be blessed, and hear how God is transforming the hearts and lives of women impacted by traumatic experiences such as domestic violence, sexual assault, and addiction. Then, Rise Up and tell others what God is doing!
$10 Per Person – Pre Registration is Required

Larger Than Life – The Ultimate Boy Band Tribute Show
2021-05-22 20:00 - 23:00 | Lerner Theatre, 410 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Larger Than Life is known as the “The Ultimate Boyband Tribute” which started in New York and has taken the country by storm. This is the only act of its kind featuring actual boyband singing, dancing, costumes, and that pop look. Larger Than Life will take you back in time with the biggest 90s Party since the Backstreet Boys shut down Times Square. Performing over 40 Boyband songs by the Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, New Kids on the Block, 98 Degrees, O-Town, Boyz II Men, LFO, One Direction, and many more! And for extra fun, the boyz take us even way back with hits by The Jackson 5, Temptations, Four Seasons, and other classic male groups truly making this The Ultimate Boyband Tribute.

Four Winds Casino South Bend Job Fair 5/25/21
2021-05-25 12:00 - 15:00 | DirectClinic, 1723 E Bristol St, Elkhart, IN, United States
Four Winds Casino Job Fair – May 25th from Noon – 3PM
3000 Prairie Ave. • South Bend, IN 46614
$500 SIGN-ON BONUS & ON THE SPOT HIRING! in eligible positions.
Come meet a Four Winds Representative to explore career opportunities as a Table Games Dealer, Casino Housekeeper, Cage Service Representative, Food Attendant, Beverage Server, Dishwasher, Security Officer and much more!
We care about the safety of our employees and guests, please apply online prior to attending the event at https://www.fourwindscasino.com/employment.
Please wear a mask and practice social distancing.
866-4WINDS1 (494-6371) • fourwindscasino.com
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Noon Time Talk: Poetry of Nature
2021-05-27 12:15 - 13:00 | Midwest Museum of American Art, 429 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Please join us on Thursday, May 27, 2021 for our Noon Time Talk at 12:15 PM.
Members are invited to read their own poetry and that of others to coincide with the exhibit “A Walk in the Woods.”
Admission $5. Free for MMAA Members & Donors.
Masks are required for all gallery talks. Gallery Talks or Noon-Time-Talks each Thursday will be limited to 30 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.

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.

Noon Time Talk: Ronda DeCaire, Director, Elkhart County Parks
2021-06-03 12:15 - 13:00 | Midwest Museum of American Art, 429 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Please join us on Thursday, June 3, 2021 for our Noon Time Talk at 12:15 PM with special guest Ronda DeCaire, Director for Elkhart County Parks.
Admission $5. Free for MMAA Members & Donors.
Masks are required for all gallery talks. Gallery Talks or Noon-Time-Talks each Thursday will be limited to 30 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.

REAL Services Alzheimer's and Dementia Services 31st Annual Stand by Me Walk
2021-06-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Howard Park, South Bend, IN, United States
“Stand by me.” That is often the unanswered request of thousands of caregivers throughout our community. Join REAL Services for the 31st annual Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana Walk on Saturday, June 5, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Howard Park in South Bend. Sponsor, walk as an individual, or join a team.
No matter how you support, all money stays in our community to provide real support for real, local caregivers.
Email events@realservices.org or call 574.284.7104 to find out how you can be involved.

June ArtWalk: Let the Music Play
2021-06-09 17:00 - 20:00
In June we Let the Music Play! June 9th from 5:00-8:00, join us for free live local art and music!
We’ll be sharing info on artists, musicians, and downtown deals everyday on Facebook!
Artists can apply for future events here: https://www.elkhartartwalk.com/artist-application/
For 2021 we are happy to partner with the Lerner Theater for Late Night Live!
You might be familiar with Lunch Time Live, and for the 2021 ArtWalk season, the Lerner Theater will be presenting outstanding music from 7-9, wrapping up the end of ArtWalk.
In June, please help us welcome Derek Jones to Elkhart! Strong, steadfast, and country to his core, Derek Jones is a relentless country-rock outlaw harboring a principled character and deep-rooted respect for people and our nation.
Presented by Friends of The Lerner and Centier Bank.
