Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce

Fore! the Kids Annual Golf Outing for BBBS
2023-06-21 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Maplecrest Country Club, 611 Hackett Rd, Goshen, IN, United States
Join us for the Fore! The Kids Charity Golf Outing, supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters!
Save the date: June 21st at Maplecrest Country Club. Lunch at noon, tee-off at 1 pm.
Golf for a cause and make a difference in the lives of children. All proceeds support our essential mentorship programs.
Exciting activities include a 50/50 raffle, AR-15 golf ball shoot, and longest drive competition.

Noon Time Talk: Craig Sheaks, South Bend
2023-06-22 12:15 - 13:15 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Midwest Museum of American Art, 429 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Please join us for our Noon Time Talk with photographer Craig Sheaks.
Admission is $5. Each. Free for museum members and donors.

Groovin' in the Gardens 2023
2023-06-22 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | Wellfield Botanic Gardens, 1011 North Main Street, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Season Ticket Pricing: Buy 10 concerts and save 20% off “at the gate” pricing!
(NOTE: you’ll receive all 10 tickets up front, and you can use them any week!)
Member Adult: $80 / Member Child (ages 3-12): $40
Public Adult: $104 / Public Child (ages 3-12): $50
Under age 3 are free with paid adult (please select free child ticket option)
Individual Concert Ticket Pricing:
Member Adult: $10 / Member Child (ages 3-12): $5
Public Adult: $13 / Public Child (ages 3-12): $7
Under age 3 are free with paid adult (please select free child ticket option

Noon Time Film
2023-06-29 12:15 - 13:15 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Midwest Museum of American Art, 429 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The films in this series explore the great talents of early 20th Century Photography. (20th Century Photography)
Admission is $5. Each. Free for museum members and donors.

Rock'in with Fire 10 2023 - Fireworks Show
2023-06-30 20:30 - 23:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Steve Meyer’s Farm, 53520 Fir Road, Granger, 46530, United States
Everyone is invited!
Just a friendly reminder that the owner of OJS Building Services, Steve Meyer, is hosting his 10th annual fireworks show on Friday, June 30th. If you have been to one of these before, you know this is the best private fireworks show. The location is at the farm at 53520 Fir Road, Granger, Indiana 46530 (North of Douglas and South of the Toll Road on the East side of the road). Gates open at 8:30 PM; Shows start at around 10:00 PM. Plenty of FREE parking. KONA ICE will be there. Admission is FREE! (Donations accepted, Suggested $4.00 per person) Bring your family and friends; blankets, food, beverages, and bug spray is recommended. It promises to be better than ever this year. For more information: https://ojsbsi.com/rockin-with-fire-10-2023/

ADEC 2023 Picture Possibilities
2023-07-03 08:00 - 2023-07-29 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | ADEC, 2700 Industrial Parkway, Elkhart, IN, United States
Picture Possibilities, ADEC’s annual fundraiser, invites our communities to participate in exciting social media challenges, tag your friends, and encourage donations to underfunded programs for community members living with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Create a fundraiser, complete challenges, share your successes (or funny fails), and invite your friends. We need your help to provide more choices and greater possibilities for our friends and families living with disabilities!

enFocus Impact Celebration
2023-07-12 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Union Station Technology Center, 506 West South Street, South Bend, IN, United States
Join enFocus and our Fellows as we celebrate our collective efforts working with community partners and local leaders to build a stronger South Bend-Elkhart region. Fellows will provide poster presentations on recent projects and their organizational impact. Light refreshments will be served.

Luau Social
2023-07-13 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Brentwood at Elkhart, 3109 E Bristol St, Elkhart, IN, United States
Join Brentwood at Elkhart Assisted Living for a Hawaiian evening social! We will be serving up a delicious dessert and drinks!
We’ll have live entertainment and lots of fun!
Please RSVP to 574-266-4508 by July 10

Replace Yourself and Still Have a Profitable Business
2023-07-19 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | ActionCoach One, 223 S Main St, Elkhart
Seeking to gain financial freedom by increasing revenue and profit?
Want to learn to make your company a viable, commercial, successful business that works without you?
This 90-minute Presentation provides proven highly successful sales and profit-increasing strategies, operations management, team building, and leadership examples, and best practices.
In addition, networking time will be available to connect with our local community of business owners and entrepreneurs like you.
Work smarter, not harder, and have balance in your life!

Quick Tips for Fiduciary Compliance
2023-07-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Virtual, IN, United States
This virtual workshop was developed specifically to help retirement plan sponsors and other plan fiduciaries.
Fiduciary regulations and court decisions are often complicated to decipher and leave many unsure of best practices.
In the session, ERISA attorney Ian Kopelman will share his quick tips to aid plan fiduciaries in their day-to-day ERISA activities. Ian will also provide his
thoughts on the recent SECURE 2.0 legislation and how these new rules may impact current plan fiduciary decisions.

Noon Time Talk: American Portraits-Identity, Persona, & Power
2023-07-27 12:15 - 13:15 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Midwest Museum of American Art, 429 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Please join us on Thursday, July 27, 2023, for our Noon Time Talk at 12:15 PM
American Portraits: Identity, Persona, & Power
Director/Curator, Brian Byrn, talks about the assembly of portraits on display that range over 100+ years while highlighting important concepts and making connections with the artists represented.
Admission $5. Free for MMAA Members & Donors.
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.
This Noon Time Talk is part of an ongoing series of educational discussions and films sponsored by the Community Foundation of Elkhart County.

Cybersecurity Panel Discussion
2023-07-27 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 523 Tap & Grill B-Side Room, 521 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, United States
This event will empower you to protect your organization and personal information in today’s interconnected world. Engage with industry experts, explore topics like cyber insurance, data continuity, threat monitoring, and incident response, and gain valuable strategies to safeguard your organization.
Hosted by Applied Innovation in partnership with Hylant, Arctic Wolf and datto.

Hoosier Crane Open House
2023-07-28 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Hoosier Crane, 3500 Charlotte Ave, Elkhart, IN, United States
Hoosier Crane Open House
3500 Charlotte Ave, Elkhart, IN 46517
You and your family are invited to join us in celebrating 21 years of business.
-Enjoy Nelson’s Chicken
-See our manufacturing facility
-Meet our staff
-Enter raffles
-Play Yard Games

ADEC Picture Possibilities Free Community Event
2023-07-29 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Civic Plaza, Downtown Elkhart
Everyone is invited to join us for Picture Possibilities’ Celebration at the Elkhart Civic Plaza on Main Street! This free and inclusive community event will include Froggy102.7, giveaways, free caricature art, food trucks, family activities, superhero meet and greets and more!

Picture Possibilities
2023-07-29 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | ADEC, 2700 Industrial Parkway, Elkhart, IN, United States
Everyone is invited to join us for Picture Possibilities’ Celebration at the Elkhart Civic Plaza on Main Street! This free and inclusive community event will include Froggy102.7, giveaways, free caricature art, food trucks, family activities, superhero meet and greets and more! Head over to our event page for all the details https://fb.me/e/wkYmdDiH

Inaugural "Pack-the-Bag" Hometown Mortgage - Cardinal Financial
2023-08-03 11:00 - 14:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Hometown Mortgage Team / Cardinal Financial Company, 21920 CR 45, Goshen, IN, United States
Local Hometown lenders and local real estate agents teaming up to support local families. That’s community. ❤️ We are inviting the community to help fill 200 backpacks for families in need in Elkhart County through LifeLine Ministries. Will you help donate items and/or help pack the backpacks?
HELP PACK THE BAGS ~ 11:00 am
STAY FOR LUNCH ~ approx. 12:30 pm
If you plan to stay for lunch please reserve a free “ticket” here: tinyurl.com/packthebaglunchRSVP
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CONTRIBUTE ITEMS ~ Purchase from the Amazon wishlist in whatever quantity you desire. tinyurl.com/packthebag23
DONATE MONEY ~ If you would prefer to donate money to purchase items not collected, please reach out to us at hometownmortgageteam@cardinalfinancial.com. Any excess will be donated to LifeLine Ministries.
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You are also invited to celebrate with us as we kick off our inaugural “Pack-the-Bag” drive and celebrate our “new” office location with a Ribbon Cutting at 10:30 am. Donuts and Coffee available from 10-11 am. Ribbon Cutting details: https://fb.me/e/w5E3vzb1k

Noon Time Talk: Megan Williamson
2023-08-03 12:15 - 13:15 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Midwest Museum of American Art, 429 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Megan Williamson, Chicago, IL
Please join us on Thursday, August 3, 2023, for our Noon Time Talk at 12:15 PM
The Artist discusses her ‘Zoom’ portrait series done during the pandemic lockdown. She watched the news on her cell phone and began idly taking screenshots during interviews. Then from the winter of 2021 through late spring, Williamson created over 100 images in the series. A fascinating reminder of how adaptation revealed itself to her creative spirit.
Admission $5. Free for MMAA Members & Donors.
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.
This Noon Time Talk is part of an ongoing series of educational discussions and films sponsored by the Community Foundation of Elkhart County.

RAD Self Defense
2023-08-08 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Salvation Army, 300 N Main St, Elkhart, IN, United States
RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) Classes for Women
Self-Defense Class Open to the Public
Defensive tactics every woman needs to know
Det. Norma Alber instructs students both in classroom and gymnasium settings. The 12-hour course is broken into four nights of classes, spanning two weeks.
FREE Women’s Self Defense Class
AGES: 12yrs and UP
August 8th, 10th, 15th and 17th
6PM-9PM
Must register with:
Ginny Shaw @ 574-891-2341 vshaw@elkhartcountysheriff.com
Class Location:
The Salvation Army- Elkhart
300 N. Main St.
North Entrance

Replace Yourself and Still Have a Profitable Business
2023-08-09 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Innovation Park, 1400 Angela Blvd, South Bend, IN, United States
It’s time to take your business to new levels of success! Gain financial freedom by increasing revenue and profits. Take your business to new levels of success with “Six Steps to More Profit, Less Work” which will be covered.
Connect with a community of business owners and entrepreneurs like you. Work smarter, not harder, and have balance in your life! Learn how in this 90-minute presentation.
*Lunch will be provided.

Noon Time Talk: Chelsea Younkman, Toledo, OH
2023-08-10 12:15 - 13:15 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Midwest Museum of American Art, 429 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Chelsea Younkman, Toledo, OH
Please join us on Thursday, August 10, 2023, for our Noon Time Talk at 12:15 PM
The artist will discuss her transformative relationship to four self-portraits in the exhibit. She states, “I made the drawings as a celebration of my new lifestyle of healthier eating habits and exercise. In the year 2018, I made the decision to go on Weight Watchers to lose 60 pounds and within 10 months I lost a total of 100 pounds. In the drawings, I wanted to examine the anatomical structure of my face since changing my lifestyle. I drew myself in a hat to represent a more confident, healthier version of myself.”
Admission $5. Free for MMAA Members & Donors.
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.
This Noon Time Talk is part of an ongoing series of educational discussions and films sponsored by the Community Foundation of Elkhart County.

Senior Care Day
2023-08-16 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Salvation Army, 300 N Main St, Elkhart, IN, United States
Wednesday August 16th
10am-2pm
Elkhart Audiology 10am-12pm is offering by appointment: Ear Wax Check
Hearing Aid Cleaning
Hearing Loss Screening
Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
1pm-2pm Physical Therapy
Exercise Examples
Questions and Answers
To schedule your time or learn more
Please call our office at 574-970-0088
A SMALL LUNCH AND SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED
BOARDGAMES, CARDS AND OTHER ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE WHILE YOU WAIT.
APPOINTMENTS WILL TAKE PRESIDENCE.
WALK INS WILL BE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE

Noon Time Talk: Hilarie Couture, Ft. Wayne
2023-08-17 12:15 - 13:15 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Midwest Museum of American Art, 429 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Hilarie Couture, Ft. Wayne
Please join us on Thursday, August 17, 2023, for our Noon Time Talk at 12:15 PM
The artist states: “I am a soul catcher…My passion is painting people. As I paint, I get lost in reckless abandonment, yet painting people keeps me somewhat grounded and allows me to continue my process of self-identity. I reconcile parts of myself through the work. My hopes, dreams, fears, adequacies, and inadequacies are ever present in the strokes as the connection becomes morphed between myself and my sitter.”
Admission $5. Free for MMAA Members & Donors.
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.
This Noon Time Talk is part of an ongoing series of educational discussions and films sponsored by the Community Foundation of Elkhart County.

Sock Hop Ice Cream Social
2023-08-17 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Brentwood at Elkhart, 3109 E Bristol St, Elkhart, IN, United States
All are welcome to an afternoon of fun! Brentwood at Elkhart Assisted Living is holding an ice cream sock hop social, Featuring the high-energy Quentin Flagg!
We plan to dance the afternoon away with some sweet treats!
Please plan on joining!
We are located at 3109 E Bristol St in Elkhart.

The 2023 Great Cardboard Boat Race
2023-08-18 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Crossroads United Way, 601 County Road 17, Elkhart, IN, United States
Grab your crew and come cruising with our “CRUW” as we sail the seas to our favorite travel destinations in 2023. The Great Cardboard Boat Race is a boat load of fun with numerous food trucks, endless drinks, and adventurous activities that culminates with a must-see race of handmade cardboard boats. Will they sink? Will they float? Join us to find out on August 18.

Noon Time Talk: Joel Fremion, Ossian, IN
2023-08-24 12:15 - 13:15 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Midwest Museum of American Art, 429 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Joel Fremion, Ossian, IN
Please join us on Thursday, August 24, 2023, for our Noon Time Talk at 12:15 PM
Growing up in his grandparent’s upholstery/fabric shop and being the son of an interior designer, Joel’s early college education centered around architectural and interior design. As he explored the fine arts, particularly painting, he eventually created his own technique of “fabric collage”. This very tactile artwork is an intricate blend of fabric and leather to create collages that are then further enhanced with painted details.
Admission $5. Free for MMAA Members & Donors.
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.
This Noon Time Talk is part of an ongoing series of educational discussions and films sponsored by the Community Foundation of Elkhart County.

Curbside Concerts: Paul Erdman Trio
2023-08-25 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Elkhart Public Library – Downtown, 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, 46514, United States
Paul Erdman kicks off our fall series of free Curbside Concerts on Friday, Aug. 25. Hotdogeddy’s and our beverage tent will be set up – bring a camp chair or blanket and enjoy the show.
These concerts on the roof of the downtown library are powered by AEP and Well Crafted with the support of Experience Elkhart County, Indiana.
For the whole series schedule, visit MyEPL.org/curbside

Wellfield Botanic Garden Taste of the Gardens
2023-08-27 11:00 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Wellfield Botanic Gardens, 1011 North Main Street, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Wellfield comes alive with art, music, food and FUN at this popular festival, attracting guests from around the region.
Discounted tickets available now! Save 20% for a limited time only!
Discounted Admission Tickets are $12 for adults – Children 12 and under are free with an adult.
Purchase in advance and save – tickets are $15 for adults at full price.
Food & Drink tickets are sold in packets of 5 tickets for $10 or 10 tickets for $20 – more info below on how they work!

Noon Time Talk: Tim Parsley, Fort Wayne, IN
2023-08-31 12:15 - 13:15 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Midwest Museum of American Art, 429 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
This University of Saint Francis Professor of painting and drawing will discuss his contemporary paintings that are devoted to American historical figures such as George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Walt Whitman.
Admission $5. Free for MMAA Members & Donors.
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.
This Noon Time Talk is part of an ongoing series of educational discussions and films sponsored by the Community Foundation of Elkhart County.

Neighborhood Block Party
2023-08-31 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Elkhart County Health Department, 608 Oakland Ave, Elkhart, IN, United States
Neighborhood Block Party where you can enjoy music, treats, and plenty of family friendly activities at our free community health & resource fair.
Open late to meet your needs:
Walk-in Immunizations
Farmer’s Market
Health Education
Family Activities
Oral-Hygiene Information
Lead Safety Information
Environmental Health
Activities with Fire and Police Departments

Cruise in - Essenhaus classic car event
2023-08-31 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Trinity on Jackson, 2715 E Jackson Blvd, Elkhart, IN, United States
Classic car show! Every Thursday 4-8 pm through the end of September (weather permitting) hundreds of classic car owners will display their cars on our beautiful Essenhaus campus. There is no charge to participate or attend. Enjoy a nice meal at our restaurant which offers a bountiful buffet or an ala carte menu or carry out … or fresh baked pastries and pies and more from our bakery!
