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SUMMARY:Broken Christmas Lights Collection
DESCRIPTION:Do you have an old\, broken string of holiday lights laying around? Not sure what to do with them? Bring them to the EEC for recycling! 🎄 \nWe are very excited to announce that we are partnering with Schupan & Sons\, Inc. in Elkhart to help you recycle your unwanted Christmas lights! ♻️ Reduce your holiday waste this season by dropping off your lights to the Elkhart Environmental Center\, or take them directly to Schupan – whatever works best for you! \nWe will be collecting lights at the EEC until December 31st. You can bring them to our office Monday-Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM\, or leave them in the drop box on our front porch any time…we will be glad to take them! \nAs always\, feel free to reach out to us at eecmail@coei.org with any questions 😊
URL:https://www.elkhart.org/event/broken-christmas-lights-collection/
LOCATION:Elkhart Environmental Center\, 1717 E Lusher Ave\, Elkhart\, IN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211210T170000
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SUMMARY:Potawatomi Zoo Gift of Lights
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the Potawatomi Zoo is partnering with the Food Bank of Northern Indiana for a can drive and discount at The Gift of Lights\, efficiently powered by Indiana Michigan Power. \nThe Gift of Lights is the Zoo’s holiday lighting event that runs every Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday\, from 5-9 pm\, until December 19 \nEach night\, visitors can bring a can of pop-top soup to the Zoo and get a dollar off a single admission. The discount can be used once on each regular or Zoo Member admission (can’t be combined with other discounts). \n“Each year we partner with a local organization to give back\, and we’re always humbled by how generous our community is\,” says Josh Sisk\, executive director of the Potawatomi Zoo. “We look forward to helping the Food Bank of Northern Indiana this year.” \nRegular admission for The Gift of Lights is $11 for adults ages 15 and up\, $6 for children 3-14\, and babies 2 and under are free. Admission for Zoo Members is $8 for adults and $4 for children. Along with lighting displays\, visitors to The Gift of Lights can also walk around the Zoo\, feed the Zoo farm animals\, and see Santa in the River Run Yurt near the otters every night. The Potawatomi Zoo Express train tickets are $5 (over 2 years old) and include a lighted route\, fun Christmas present\, and hot chocolate sample. The Zoo train will run as weather permits. The carousel will not be running in winter. The Congo Café is open with hot drinks and a limited menu. The Otter Outpost is open with snacks\, beverages\, and special seasonal adult drinks. The Round Barn Monkey Bar will be open as weather permits with seasonal adult drinks and snacks as well. Keim’s Elephant Ears and Randy’s Famous Kettle Corn are also available in the back of the Zoo near the otters.The Zoo Gift Shop is open from 5-9 pm during The Gift of Lights. \nFor the health and safety of our animals and visitors\, some parts of the Zoo are closed after dark and in cold weather.
URL:https://www.elkhart.org/event/potawatomi-zoo-gift-of-lights/2021-12-10/
LOCATION:IN
CATEGORIES:Member
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211210T193000
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SUMMARY:A Christmas Carol
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 10\, 7:30pm\nSaturday\, December 11\, 7:30pm\nSunday\, December 12\, 3:00pm \nEbenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated “Bah! Humbug!” Scrooge summates his feelings of Christmas tidings and charitable giving\, but he’s forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his Past\, Present and Future.
URL:https://www.elkhart.org/event/a-christmas-carol/
LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre
CATEGORIES:Member
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211213T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211213T150000
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SUMMARY:RED RIBBON BASKETS Deadline for return
DESCRIPTION:The Salvation Army of Elkhart’s annual Red Ribbon Basket Campaign is back this holiday season. The organization is calling on the community to help fill 600 laundry baskets with personal care items\, which will then be distributed to local families in need. \n“Due to the pandemic\, we were unable to do the Red Ribbon Basket Campaign last year\,” said Lt. Katy Benedict\, The Salvation Army of Elkhart Corps Officer. “We are excited to have this campaign return as it has positively impacted so many in the community in prior years. Our community is a generous one\, and we are asking for their assistance in helping to make Christmas brighter for our neighbors.” \nTo sign up to fill an individual basket\, call (574) 970-0088 or visit The Salvation Army’s offices at 300 N. Main St between 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday thru Friday. The Salvation Army will then provide the bin to load. Sign-ups are underway and community donors have until Dec. 13 before baskets must be completed and returned. \nToiletry\, personal care\, and cleaning items needed to fill the baskets include laundry detergent\, toilet paper\, shampoo and conditioner\, feminine hygiene products\, first aid products\, bathroom cleaner\, chlorine bleach\, dish soap\, paper towels\, toothbrush and toothpaste\, bath soap\, deodorant\, and vinegar.
URL:https://www.elkhart.org/event/red-ribbon-baskets-deadline-for-return/
LOCATION:Salvation Army\, 300 N Main St\, Elkhart\, IN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member
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SUMMARY:Everence Medicare Monday
DESCRIPTION:We’ll cover the following:\nEnrollment details and deadlines\nBudgeting for health care and income in retirement\nWhat are your options if you continue to work?\nSocial Security – when do I start?\nPrescription drug coverage.\nPlans that supplement Medicare.\nWe 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. \nPlease invite friends or family members who would also benefit from this information.
URL:https://www.elkhart.org/event/everence-medicare-monday-3/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211217T173000
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SUMMARY:Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights
DESCRIPTION:Wellfield Botanic Gardens’ Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights\, presented by Welch Packaging\, will transport you to a magical setting with lights\, sound and beauty\, perfect for families to enjoy during the holiday season. Enjoy this special opportunity to see Wellfield after hours in a wintry paradise! Featuring professional light displays accentuating the natural beauty of Wellfield\, the ½-mile Promenade Pathway is aglow with color and texture\, framing our Garden spaces as you’ve never seen them before! Experience this great event with family and friends while enjoying the sounds of the season around the Promenade. \nDiscounted Ticket Pricing (discount available until Thanksgiving night!)\nPublic Adult: $9.60 (reg: $12.00)\nPublic Child (ages 3-12): $5.60 (reg: $7.00)\nUnder age 3 are free\n*Member Adult: $5 / Member Child/Grandchild (ages 3-12): $3\nMember Discount available ONLY in person at the Gate or at our Visitors Cottage – member discount applies throughout Holiday Lights!\n(*Member discount applies to up to 2 named Adult member(s) on membership card and dependent children or grandchildren) \n5:30pm  – 8:09 pm
URL:https://www.elkhart.org/event/winter-wonderland-holiday-lights-2/
LOCATION:Wellfield Botanic Gardens\, 1011 North Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46514\, United States
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