Extended Operation & Rigging Crane Training
2023-05-16 - 2023-05-18 | Hoosier Crane, 3500 Charlotte Ave, Elkhart, IN, United States
This program is held on-site at the Hoosier Crane Elkhart Service Branch over 3 days and a total of 22 hours. This training covers the role and responsibilities of the overhead crane operator and rigger. You will be trained on the basics of safe operation practices, crane attachments, side and shock loading, basic rigging, and the effects of sling angles. Students will receive the information, training, and confidence to be one of the best crane operators in the industry.

Peace Officers Memorial Service
2023-05-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Kardzhali Park, NIBCO Parkway, Elkhart, IN, United States
Each May, we honor all of our police officers who have died in the line of duty.
Inclement Weather Location: Parking Garage behind police station – Marion St

Build a Profitable Business That Works Without You
2023-05-17 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | ActionCoach One, 223 S Main St, Elkhart
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Noon Time Talk: Jonathan Canning, Director Brauer Art Museum, Valparaiso University
2023-05-18 12:15 (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.
Jonathan Canning, Director Brauer Art Museum, Valparaiso University Canning lived the majority of his childhood in Britain, where he then went on to receive his undergraduate degree in Art History at the Courtauld Institute of Art. Canning then obtained his master’s degree at the University of Delaware and a Master’s in Philosophy at Columbia University. He eventually moved to Chicago, where he was hired at Loyola University Chicago. Canning was appointed Director at the Brauer at the beginning of the 2022-23 school year.
Admission is $5. Each. Free for museum members and donors.

AlphaGraphics Grand Opening
2023-05-18 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Alphagraphics, 22158 Elkhart East Blvd, Elkhart
Food truck, drinks, tours including the Common Spot located in AlphaGraphic’s new Elkhart location. Bring a new or gently used book for the new Premier Arts Academy K-6 classrooms.
LOCATION: AlphaGraphics, 22158 Elkhart E Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514
WEB: alphagraphics.com/centers/elkhart-indiana-us599
Business #: (574) 295-1203 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AGUS599

Curbside Concerts: Kansas Bible Co.
2023-05-19 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Elkhart Public Library – Downtown, 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, 46514, United States
Curbside Concerts are back for Year 4, and we’re all about reunions. And no show will be bigger than Kansas Bible Co. This Goshen-to-Nashville rock band has covered a lot of ground in 15 years, but they haven’t done a lot of gigs since the pandemic. These Friday night shows, powered by AEP and Well Crafted with support from the Elkhart County CVB, are free and start at 7pm. Hotdogeddy’s and beer/wine/pop/water will be for sale in the library parking lot. Bring a camp chair! Get all the series details at MyEPL.org/curbside.

Salute to Veterans WWII Reenactments & Airshows
2023-05-20 07:00 - 2023-05-21 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Trinity on Jackson, 2715 E Jackson Blvd, Elkhart, IN, United States
National historic WWII Reenactment Society is recreating 3 WWII battles, including tanks, half tracks, and other German & American armored vehicles. Paratroopers will jump into the battle from vintage DC-3 aircraft. Warbirds will fly over the battlefield simulating aerial attacks complete with explosions and small arms fire from the reenactors. Following the reenactments each day will be a 3 to 3 1/2 hour airshow featuring skydivers, aerobatic performers, and plenty of very rare WWII aircraft, including Corsair fighter bombers, P-51 Mustangs, T6’s, a Skyraider, and others. Each day will be different so spectators will want to come both days.

Free Basic Vehcile Maintenance Education
2023-05-20 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Salvation Army, 300 N Main St, Elkhart, IN, United States
This Automotive course will be one of the most beneficial in your experience as a driver. The class offers you the opportunity to expand your knowledge regarding your car. You will develop new skills useful to your vehicles maintenance needs. Even more important, you will become a better driver and owner of today’s automobile. Taught by Elkhart’s own mechanic professional, Wes Steffen and his assistant.
Begins at 9am, by 10:30 you will be outside learning on your own vehicle. Session ends at noon and a free lunch will be available.
You will need: a personal or borrowed vehicle, game face and determination

3K Peace Run and 1-Mile Walk
2023-05-20 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | The Village Empowerment Center, 215 E Indiana Ave, Elkhart, IN, United States
This community-wide Run & Walk addresses Child Safety and promotes peace, unity and healthy living! Registration starts at 9am, Presentation from Aaron Ball, Rio’s Rainbow at 9:30am, Stretches at 9:45am and Run starts at 10am! Healthy Vendors will also be on site including TNT Nutrition, Heart City, Parent Coalition & Imani Unidad, providing samples, free testing and information. For more information visit TheVillageCommunityCenter.org.

Eat and Drink at the Zoo
2023-05-20 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
This is an age 21 and up event. A valid ID is needed to enter the event.
Satisfy your taste buds and quench your thirst with unlimited samples of delicious food, wine, and beer from some of the best local restaurants, stores, breweries, and wineries. Plus, the festivities never stop with live music and other exciting entertainment!
You have two ticket options to choose from – General Admission and VIP – both offering unlimited food and drink sampling all around the Zoo. With General Admission, you can enjoy unlimited train and carousel rides, music, and animal encounters. Upgrade to VIP for early entry, a tented space, exclusive animal encounter, specialty cocktail, and unique samples.

Stress, Eustress and Resilience: The Keys to Healthy Aging
2023-05-23 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Greencroft Goshen Community Center
Michael Sherer
May 23, 25, 30, June 1 | 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Science is methodically unlocking the secrets of health, disease and aging. The bad news is, much of that knowledge will take decades to reach your doctor’s office if it ever does. Author and researcher Michael Sherer will share thoughts on how you can benefit from cutting edge research today, applying ideas from the field of redox biology to improve your health and resilience, add more years to your life, and more life to your years. Michael Sherer is a member of the Society for Redox Biology and Medicine and the American Society for Nutrition.

Yoga in the Gardens–Wednesday
2023-05-24 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Wellfield Botanic Gardens, 1011 North Main Street, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Wednesdays with yogi Meryl Pax;
Members: $8 per class or SAVE with a 10-Class Punch Card $72
Public: $10 per class or SAVE with a 10-Class Punch Card $90

Noon Time Talk: Janet Bloch, Director Lubeznik Center for the Arts
2023-05-25 12:15 (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.
Janet Bloch, Director Lubeznik Center for the Arts Bloch joined the LCA as Education Director in 2009. She held this position for over seven years. In 2016, Block was appointed to Executive Director. Bloch was connected to the art world even before she joined Lubeznik. She states, “I am from Chicago, and I have worked in the non-profit world for a long time. I used to run a women’s gallery in Chicago that was a non-profit before I moved to Michigan City.”
Admission is $5. Each. Free for museum members and donors.

Curbside Concerts: Society's Child
2023-05-26 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Elkhart Public Library – Downtown, 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, 46514, United States
Curbside Concerts are back for Year 4, and we’re all about reunions. Society’s Child is a high-octane band that reunited in 2022 after a 30-year break. Expect some KISS, some Ozzy, and maybe some originals, too. These Friday night shows, powered by AEP and Well Crafted with support from the Elkhart County CVB, are free and start at 7pm. That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beer/wine/pop/water will be for sale in the library parking lot. Bring a camp chair! Get all the series details at MyEPL.org/curbside.

Yoga in the Gardens--Saturday
2023-05-27 09:15 - 10:15 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Wellfield Botanic Gardens, 1011 North Main Street, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Saturdays with yogi Barbara Naranche;
Members: $8 per class or SAVE with a 10-Class Punch Card $72
Public: $10 per class or SAVE with a 10-Class Punch Card $90

Tai Chi in the Gardens
2023-05-31 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Wellfield Botanic Gardens, 1011 North Main Street, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Classes are taught by Swan Mishler and will consist of mindful meditation and tai chi practice in various areas of the Gardens.
PLEASE NOTE: when purchasing a 10-Class Punch Card, register for the date you wish to pick up (or begin using) your 10-Class Punch Card. Punch cards may be used at any Yoga, Yoga Nidra Guided Meditation or Tai Chi class offered at Wellfield Botanic Gardens during the 2023 season (they expire September 30, 2023). Punch cards are good for one class registration per card holder, per date of class. Punch cards are valid only for named card-holder, non-transferable and non-refundable.

Noon Time Film
2023-06-01 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 Film.
PART 1 (20th Century Photography) The films in this series explore the great talents of early 20th Century Photography.
Admission is $5. Each. Free for museum members and donors.

Artist's Attic Sale
2023-06-02 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Midwest Museum of American Art, 429 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Find your treasures at the museum’s annual Artist’s Attic Fundraiser Sale. Bargains, deals, & exciting finds await you in this annual fund-raiser to benefit the Midwest Museum of American Art.
This three-day event begins Friday, June 2, and continues through June 3 & 4.
With your help, last year, the Midwest Museum of American Art was able to reach its goal!
NO CHECKS ACCEPTED. CASH OR CARD ONLY

Curbside Concerts: Joe Baughman and the Righteous Few
2023-06-02 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Elkhart Public Library – Downtown, 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, 46514, United States
Curbside Concerts are back for Year 4, and we’re all about reunions. But this might be the band you haven’t heard before … and we promise you will want to see them again and again. JB+RF is a folk rock ensemble with takes on the daily Middle American existence and personal sadsackery. These Friday night shows, powered by AEP and Well Crafted with the support of the Elkhart County CVB, are free and start at 7pm. Hotdogeddy’s and beer/wine/pop/water will be for sale in the library parking lot. Bring a camp chair! Get all the series details at MyEPL.org/curbside.

Junior Achievement Lemonade Day
2023-06-03 | TBD, Elkhart, IN, United States
Lemonade Day is a FREE program that teaches kids how to start, own and operate their very own business-A Lemonade Day stand.
Kids will be provided with all materials so that a mentor can walk through the lessons and help them set up their stands.
Kids will learn Business Skills, Responsibility, Financial Literacy, Goal Setting and Team work.

Little Sprouts
2023-06-03 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Wellfield Botanic Gardens, 1011 North Main Street, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Enjoy your morning outdoors with your Pre-Schooler every Saturday. Wellfield members are free with their membership or general admission. Check out our website to see what is going on. You don’t need to register.

SBO Workers' Compensation - All Day Seminar
2023-06-07 07:30 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Trinity on Jackson, 2715 E Jackson Blvd, Elkhart, IN, United States
The 2023 Workers’ Compensation Seminar will provide you with ample opportunities to connect with speakers, sponsors and a diverse network of industry processionals to discuss challenges, gain new perspectives and find solutions to your biggest problems. For more information, email Ahmanda at asmith@sbortho.com

Elkhart County Quilt & Fiber Expo 2023
2023-06-08 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Northern Indiana Event Center, 21565 Executive Pkwy, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Elkhart County Quilt & Fiber Expo (ECQFE) seeks to inspire, encourage and showcase the textile and fiber artisans in our midst through workshops, presentations and demonstrations. Through collaboration, educational opportunities, exhibitions, and juried contests the ECQFE includes a wide variety of textile and fiber arts. The ECQFE is open to all, with the goal of building community among those teaching, learning, experiencing and discovering the joy of “textiles and fibers.”

Noon Time Film
2023-06-08 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 Film.
PART 2 (20th Century Photography) The films in this series explore the great talents of early 20th Century Photography.
Admission is $5. Each. Free for museum members and donors.

Curbside Concerts: High Gravity
2023-06-09 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Elkhart Public Library – Downtown, 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, 46514, United States
Curbside Concerts are back for Year 4, and we’re all about reunions. High Gravity keeps their streak of playing our roof – rock from the ’70s to today, maybe even a little Rage Against The Machine if you’re good. These Friday night shows, powered by AEP and Well Crafted with the support of the Elkhart County CVB, are free and start at 7pm. Las Patronas food truck and beer/wine/pop/water will be for sale in the library parking lot. Bring a camp chair! Get all the series details at MyEPL.org/curbside.

Noon Time Talk: Kay Rhodes, Elkhart
2023-06-15 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.
Kay Rhodes, Elkhart A series of discussions with Michiana photographers about their images and motivations to discover new ones.
Admission is $5. Each. Free for museum members and donors.

Curbside Concerts: Gretchen's Revenge
2023-06-16 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Elkhart Public Library – Downtown, 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, 46514, United States
Curbside Concerts are back for Year 4, and we’re all about reunions. Gretchen’s Revenge was The Band to See in Michiana until they took a break to be adults. This group puts its own take on great songs from Coldplay to Cheap Trick, Fleetwood Mac to Alanis Morissette. These Friday night shows, powered by AEP and Well Crafted with the support of the Elkhart County CVB, are free and start at 7pm. Hotdogeddy’s and beer/wine/pop/water will be for sale in the library parking lot. Bring a camp chair! Get all the series details at MyEPL.org/curbside.

Palooza - E3 Robotics Golf Outing
2023-06-20 | Bent Oak Golf Club, 3610 Bent Oak Trail, Elkhart, IN, United States
E3 Robotics Center welcomes Celebrity Golfer Dave Peloquin – Notre Dame’s Assistant Athletic Director of Football Strategic Initiatives. This will be a fun day of golf and prizes. This fundraiser allows you to register a team (Top Sponsor golfs with David Peloquin) or sponsor a team for First Responders or Educators to show our appreciation for their service to our community.

Wellfield Botanic Gardens Music & Trivia Night
2023-06-20 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Wellfield Botanic Gardens, 1011 North Main Street, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Make your team and reserve your spot for this fun night of music and games at the Gardens.
5:30-7 Peck N’Frey playing live music, Food and drink available for purchase from Navarre’s Taco Bar and full bar. Grab a drink and wander the Gardens, or hang out and listen to tunes while your team preps for trivia.
7:00-9:00 – Jennifer Smith from “Let’s Get Trivial” will be leading us in a game of trivia, which will include some fun games within the game. Show off your trivia knowledge and win prizes for your team! There will be a 30 minute intermission to give you time to refill your beverages and stretch your legs. Once trivia is over, all guests must exit the Gardens.

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.
