Events for April 2015

The Easter Bunny will be at Center Court starting on Saturday, March 26 - April 4, 2015. Hours: Mon-Sat: 11a-3p & 4p-7p Sunday: 1p-6p. Bunny Hop Photos are also available to purchase.

Being a member of Toastmasters is more than just showing up at meetings and giving a speech now and then. You’re part of a fun, supportive group of friends with common goals of self-development. So how can you make the most of your time in Toastmasters? Need tips for serving in a club meeting role? Looking for an outline of the vice president education’s duties?

Whether you’re a beginner or expert, these hints and tips will help you get the job done. 

Open Mall Hours - The 11th Annual Race-A-Rama Car Show featuring Stock Cars, Classics, Muscle Cars, Show Cars and Hot Rods. Plus a 20,000 piece racing photo and memorabilia collection. See stars from the 50's, 60's and 70's. For more information contact Ron Verash at 574-300-9386 or www.stockcarextreme.com.

The 29th Annual Spring Auction will be held in the space next to JC Penney. Registration starts at 9am, Auction starts at 11a. For more information contact Bruce Haynes 574-286-4594 or Ben Slocum 574-355-6370. Information and auction forms can be found at michianaaquariumsociety.org.

FIESTA FEAST, annual fundraising dinner to support the Center for Healing & Hope, is Saturday, April 11,  5-7pm at the College Mennonite Church Fellowship Hall, located on Goshen College Campus.

This family friendly event features the signature Puerto Rican meal prepared by Rolling Scones Café, a family owned restaurant located in the Goshen Old Bag Factory. The menu for the meal is Puerto Rican rice & beans, savory pulled pork and chicken, bread, salad and dessert.

Meals will be served from 5-6:30pm. The festive evening will include door prizes, and a short program at 6pm. All tickets are reserved online at CHHclinics.org. Payment can be by check or credit card. Tickets are available until April 6th or sold out. Adults - $25, Child - $10 (12 & under) The meal can be eaten in or carried out.

All proceeds from the event go toward providing medical care and advocacy for those in our community who are in need. CHH specializes in creating pathways to better health for individuals with few resources and who are without a medical home. Call 574-534-4744 x 201 or email info@CHHclinics.org for more information.

Information including clinic times, volunteer opportunities and ways to support the mission are available at the CHH website. CHHclinics.org

Gabrial has been playing the guitar since the age of fourteen and singing since the age of eight. Smooth, Acoustic folky style with tight guitar rhythms and an unforgettable vocal range. You will hear several genres in his music including folk, Americana, alternative, and bluegrass

Being a member of Toastmasters is more than just showing up at meetings and giving a speech now and then. You’re part of a fun, supportive group of friends with common goals of self-development. So how can you make the most of your time in Toastmasters? Need tips for serving in a club meeting role? Looking for an outline of the vice president education’s duties?

Whether you’re a beginner or expert, these hints and tips will help you get the job done. 

Concord Mall Conference Center - Lemonade Day Elkhart County is hosting a FREE workshop at Concord Mall for kids to learn about Lemonade Day. After picking up a backpack, students can participate in a workshop that will focus on: (1) putting a business plan together, reviewing the workbook & explaining how to spend a little, save a little and Share a little; (2) teaching the importance of giving back to your community and how you can make a difference; (3) the value of money, budgeting and learning how to set up a savings account and setting goals for future spending -- like college; (4) building an awesome Lemonade Day stand!

FREE Silly Safari's Shows featuring Austin Conda! Show times 12:30p and 2p with meet and greets in between shows. Child Care and other child related businesses and organizations will be on site with tons of fun for kids! Registration forms can be picked up at Customer Service. For additional information contact Barbara Gingerich, Education Specialist, Early Childhood Alliance at directorsroundtable@gmail.com.

Incorporating a myriad of genres, including Alternative, Country, Americana, Roots, Rock, Memphis Soul, and even Reggae, this Michigan born artist has forged a truly unique style all his own. With eight self-produced all original CD's under his belt, Mike Stuwin proves to be a gifted and prolific songwriter. Mike has shared the stage with members from the Doobie Brothers, Greensky Bluegrass, Melvin Seals and Umphrey's Magee.

Being a member of Toastmasters is more than just showing up at meetings and giving a speech now and then. You’re part of a fun, supportive group of friends with common goals of self-development. So how can you make the most of your time in Toastmasters? Need tips for serving in a club meeting role? Looking for an outline of the vice president education’s duties?

Whether you’re a beginner or expert, these hints and tips will help you get the job done. 

At the High School

SPEED NETWORKING

That's right, Speed Networking will be the topic this month.  Bring plenty of business cards and get to know your fellow WiBN Chamber Members.  Lunch cost is $10.  Thanks to Horizon Bank as the sponsor.
24 Hour notice for cancelation
 

The Greater Elkhart County Stormwater Partnership will help homeowners install rain gardens and rain barrels in most of Elkhart County. For homeowners who qualify, the program can reimburse up to $250 for rain garden plants and up to $50 per rain barrel (maximum two rain barrels per parcel). This workshop discusses how to install and maintain rain gardens and rain barrels. It will cover the importance of managing stormwater runoff from your home and how you can harness the free water falling from the sky to water your flowers and trees.

A free family festival celebrating Arbor Day with a variety of events, entertainment and music. Activities begin at 5 pm on April 24 and last until about 7 pm. Join us for a spring evening packed full of fun. The event will take place indoors and outdoors at Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 West Plymouth Avenue. All ages welcome. Evening festivities include: ? Food court (food items may be purchased) ? Children?s activities, including interactive booths with crafts and hands-on demonstrations and activities ? Youth tree art contest display ? Information booths ? Children?s choir performance ? Special presentations, including Arbor Day Proclamation, Good Tree Steward Award, Tree City USA Award ? Children?s musical entertainment (If inclement weather, the event will take place indoors at Schrock Pavilion in Shanklin Park)

B100 Presents the 2015 Fun in the Sun Recreation Show! The perfect event to kick off the return of sunshine and warm weather...Recreation businesses are invited to showcase your products, services, and activities. Opportunities for giveaways and contests. Demonstrations and interactions. Participants are invited to stay for the entire weekend. For more information contact: Alyssa at 574-258-5483.

The Science 2 Go Bus is a mobile science laboratory designed for grades K - 8. It contains six lab stations and some state-of-the-art technology including a computer for each station. The Science 2 Go bus is operated through a joint effort by Elkhart Community Schools and the not for profit, ETHOS (Encouraging Technology and Hands On Science).

You can meet Batman and Robin from 1-2p. Be sure to bring your phone or a camera to get that special photo.

Will's music is like peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, with potato chips on the side. A little sweet, thick and rich, and then some salty crunch! If you have not had the chance to see Will live, you are missing out. Regardless of the genre that you prefer, Will is a perfect fit.

Workshop presented by Elkhart/Goshen SCORE Chapter of "Reviewing Your Business Plan"  SCORE serves business clients in Elkhart, LaGrange, and Kosciusko county with confidential, no-fee advice at our Goshen and Elkhart office in the Chamber of Commerce facilities.

Guest Speaker:  Chad Stoltzfus,   Lake City Bank

Every business should review its competitive situation and place in your market.  Updating or generating a business plan is a means to accomplish this aspect of operating a successful business.  The workshop will offer tools to do that and some experienced advice on how.  At the workshop participants will do planning work for your Business.  The workshop can help you re-think, re-shape and re-direct your business.  You will walk away from the workshop with planning documents outlining your work.

Being a member of Toastmasters is more than just showing up at meetings and giving a speech now and then. You’re part of a fun, supportive group of friends with common goals of self-development. So how can you make the most of your time in Toastmasters? Need tips for serving in a club meeting role? Looking for an outline of the vice president education’s duties?

Whether you’re a beginner or expert, these hints and tips will help you get the job done.