Events for August 2016

Cruise In and Car Show hosted by Fast Eddie's Kroozin' USA Car Shows. Music, Games, Trivia, Fun!  Dash Plaques, Door Prizes and Awards - Entry Fee $10.  Judging starts at 7p with Awards at 8p.  Cruise in free.

Join young professionals (aged 19-40) from all over the 574 region to mix and mingle at Ignition Garage.  Ignition Garage is located in beautiful downtown Goshen at 120 E. Washington St.

In the spirit of the Regional Cities Initiative, YPN South Bend, Young Leaders of Notre Dame, the Greater Elkhart and Goshen Young Professionals, and YPN of Marshall County are hosting joint after hours mixers to encourage YPs to get to know their neighbors. All YPs from our surrounding counties are welcome.


Heavy appetizers and beverages will be provided, including one free drink ticket per person!  You will not want to miss this spectacular gathering of our area’s best young talent!

Join us for the 2016 Chamber University series!  Chamber University is a professional development set of seminars that are aimed to make a better you and better your organization.  Chamber University is brought to you by Insight Accounting Group and IU Health Goshen. 

Do you know how Google Analytics can help your company?  Joe Mehl, of DigitalHill Multimedia, will be on had to present this Chamber U topics on Thursday, August 4th.  Here is what to expect:
    "We will be covering basic 101 terms and understanding the data. Then we dig into Generating monthly Reports and how to auto email those reports, once they have been set up. Followed by a breakdown of a few advanced features.
   We then open it up to questions, followed by an interactive one-on-one training session, (i.e. we could help/walk people through how to set up their own monthly reports).
   Google Analytics is a completely free tool, you just have to know HTML coding in order to have it put into your website correctly, so it can track the website traffic data. So there is no advanced/pay option."

This is a co-ed recreational league that provides the area?s young people the opportunity to learn and enjoy the sport of soccer. Our program emphasizes good health, exercise and friendly competition. We promote the development of soccer skills, an understanding of the game and the enjoyment that comes from playing the world?s most popular sport?soccer. Volunteer coaches are needed to assist in the success of this program; please contact Frank at 534-2901. Register now through July 29 at the Goshen Parks Office. Practice: One weekday evening each week Games: Played on Saturdays, times vary, 9 am?2 pm Season: August 8?September 24 Location: Pringle Park Fee: $45 registration fee includes team T-shirt Levels: Ages 4/5 Ages 6-9 -------------------------------------------------- Liga de Fútbol/Soccer De Goshen Tiburónes Todas las ligas son mixtas U6 (4/5) 3 versus 3 Introduce el juego de fútbol para niños de 4-5 Años. Énfasis en el desarrollo de habilidades, junto con juegos estructurados. U10 (6-9) 4 versus 4 Grande desarrollo en habilidades, la división es perfecto para el comienzo de jugador intermedio. Dependiendo en el registro los grupos de edades pueden cambiar. Prácticas: van a ser una ves a la semana Juegos: Sabados; tiempo puede variar, 9am-2pm Lugar: Pringle Park, 1912 W. Lincoln Ave. Temporada: El 8 de Agosto - 24 de Septiembre Costo: $45 Se require pre-registro, más se acepta desde ahora hasta el 29 de Julio en La Oficina de Parques de Goshen, 607 W. Plymouth Ave. Si tienes preguntas llama al (574) 534-2901 Voluntarios por favor llame a Frank (534-6723), O solicite el formulario de voluntario preve inscripción.

Cruise In and Car Show hosted by Fast Eddie's Kroozin' USA Car Shows. Music, Games, Trivia, Fun!  Dash Plaques, Door Prizes and Awards - Entry Fee $10.  Judging starts at 7p with Awards at 8p.  Cruise in free.

Cruise In and Car Show hosted by Fast Eddie's Kroozin' USA Car Shows. Music, Games, Trivia, Fun!  Dash Plaques, Door Prizes and Awards - Entry Fee $10.  Judging starts at 7p with Awards at 8p.  Cruise in free.

Mustangs and more will be participating in this grand show.  The show will be located at the main entrance parking lot.

The Elkhart County Board of Realtors is having their 4th annual 5K benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Elkhart County.
Walk or run and pet friendly. Prizes for each age group and a chance to win an Apple iWatch.
Registration will begin at 7:30am. Race will Start at 8:30am.

This is a chance to get to know some of the City parks which you may not know even exist. Some Park and City history will be included, often through the lens of Goshen?s urban forest. We won?t ride hard, but we will ride steadily. Some of the route will take us onto streets, so bikers should be experienced with vehicle traffic. Saturday, August 13, from 10 am?12 pm: Join Aaron for a two hour bike tour of Goshen?s City Parks on the east and south sides of town. Participants will meet at Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 West Plymouth Avenue. The tour will begin at Shanklin Park and head south along the millrace canal before turning east, then north, and finally south, ending at the millrace canal tailgates and the Goshen Brewing Company. Park stops may include Burdick Park, Shoup-Parsons Park, Rieth Park, Fidler Pond Park, Abshire Park, Church Park, and Walnut Park.

This co-ed program provides young players a fun and exciting opportunity to engage in non-contact, continuous action. The league is designed for experience and development in all aspects off football. Learn individual, sport-oriented skills, but also develop personally and socially, learning teamwork and building character and life skills through sports. This is a great introductory to JFL, and participants will learn many of the same plays. Equipment: Team jersey and mouthpiece will be supplied. Registration is currently being accepted at the Goshen Parks Office through August 5 or until capacity is met. All of our coaches are volunteers; they are the backbone of our program. If you or someone you know is interested in coaching, or would like further information about flag football, please contact Frank at 534-2901. All materials, plays, practice drills, rules and support are provided. Divisions: (Co-ed) 6?7 years 8?10 years Divisions may be adjusted in light of registration numbers Fee: $45 Practices: One weekday evening at Pringle Park Games: Saturdays at Pringle Park Season: August 15?October 8 ------------------------------------------- Goshen Parques y Recreación Fútbol Juvenil Americano Bandera: Este programa mixto provee a los jóvenes jugadores una oportunidad emocionante y divertida de involucrarse en una acción continuada sin contacto. La liga esta diseñada para la experiencia y desarrollo de todos los aspectos del fútbol. Aprenda habilidades deportivas individuales, pero también desarrollese personal y socialmente, aprenda el trabajo en equipo y a edificar carácter y destrezas para la vida a través de los deportes. Es una gran introducción a JFL y los participantes aprenderán mucho de los mismos juegos. Divisiones: Mixtas 6-7 Años 8-10 Años *Las divisions pueden ser adjustadas de acuerdo al número de inscripciones. Inscripción: Se require inscripción previa y ahora esta siendo aceptada asta el 5 de Agosto o asta que se llene las inscripciones en la oficina de parques de Goshen, 607 W. Plymouth Ave. Si tienes preguntas llame a Frank al 534-6723. Costo del programa: $45 Prácticas/Juegos : Una tarde a la semana con los juegos los Sabados . Donde: Pringle Park, 1912 W. Lincoln Avenue Temporada: Comiensa el 15 de Agosto asta el 8 de Octubre o asta que se llene las inscripciónes Equipo: Se proveerá una camiseta del equipo y un protector dental. *Todos nuestros entrenadores son voluntarios- ellos son la columna de nuestros juegos. Si usted o alguien gusta ser entrenador porfavor llame a Frank al 534-6723.

Healthy eating, staying active and healthy weight seminar. Take charge of your health! If you or someone you know is living with diabetes, attend this free seminar. You will learn how small lifestyle changes can help you better manage your condition and live a healthier life. FREE and open to the public.

Cruise In and Car Show hosted by Fast Eddie's Kroozin' USA Car Shows. Music, Games, Trivia, Fun!  Dash Plaques, Door Prizes and Awards - Entry Fee $10.  Judging starts at 7p with Awards at 8p.  Cruise in free.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County will be hosting a job fair in downtown Goshen on Friday August 19th and Saturday August 20th. There are several openings throughout our organization that we are looking to fill. Many of our positions are minor part-time, working in-between 15 to 25 hours a week. However, we do have some positions which are major part-time working in-between 35 to 37 hours a week and would be eligible for benefits. Please visit our website to learn more about our current openings as well as if you are interested in volunteering at any of our locations. http://bgcelkhartcounty.org/

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County will be hosting a job fair in downtown Goshen on Friday August 19th and Saturday August 20th. There are several openings throughout our organization that we are looking to fill. Many of our positions are minor part-time, working in-between 15 to 25 hours a week. However, we do have some positions which are major part-time working in-between 35 to 37 hours a week and would be eligible for benefits. Please visit our website to learn more about our current openings as well as if you are interested in volunteering at any of our locations. http://bgcelkhartcounty.org/

2016 Rock the Quarry Triathlon: Attention triathletes and swimmers- you definitely want to put this one on your calendar! Fidler Pond will be open to the public for both a triathlon and a mile swim event on Saturday, August 20, 2016! This is pristine water, very clean and clear- a special, destination swim experience! For one day only, the public have access to swim in the water. It?s a point to point swim, so you get to swim across the pond! People can participate in the triathlon as individuals or as part of a 2 or 3 person team. Sprint Triathlon 500 Yard Swim * 15.8 Mile Bike * 5K Run Mile Swim Event Swimmers! This is a rare opportunity to swim in a quarry - deep, clean, clear water; no weeds, quite the swim experience. This is probably not the best choice for your first open water swim as the water is very deep, so you will not be able to touch the bottom once you embark across the lake. For more information or to register, visit: www.rockthequarrygoshen.com

Join us for a fun morning of activities for the whole family! There will be cooking demos, free kids’ ID cards, health screenings, games, a bounce house, prizes and more. Local organizations will also be present with information and activities. Ligonier Mayor, Patty Fisel, will kickoff a walk around Kenny Park at 8:30 am. Registration for the walk will begin at 8 am. Health screenings and assessments are first come first serve. •Adult diabetes risk assessment •Blood pressure screening •Body mass index •Bone density heel scan •Children’s height and weight checks •Fasting cholesterol screening ($20) •Echocardiogram screening ($25)

Cruise In and Car Show hosted by Fast Eddie's Kroozin' USA Car Shows. Music, Games, Trivia, Fun!  Dash Plaques, Door Prizes and Awards - Entry Fee $10.  Judging starts at 7p with Awards at 8p.  Cruise in free.

The Parks Office is now accepting registrations for Adult Ballroom Dance Class! Join in the fun of learning to dance to the Rumba, Fox Trot, Waltz, Swing and many more, all the while keeping fit! All ages are welcome. A perfect opportunity to prepare for summer weddings and events. Register with your friend, partner or spouse for our couples class or individually for our singles class. Two class levels are available: Introductory for those beginning to explore dance, Intermediate for those who have some dance experience and have completed our Introductory class. Instructor will determine dance level. Continuous sessions are available to use as further dance growth or to better serve your scheduling purposes; you may register for either or all sessions. Cost is $25 per person. Summer Session 1: July 12-August 16 Summer Session 2: August 23- September 27 Couples Introductory Ballroom: Tuesdays, 6–7 pm Couples Intermediate Ballroom: Tuesdays, 7–8 pm Singles Introductory Ballroom: Tuesdays, 8–9 pm Location: Schrock Pavilion, 411 West Plymouth Avenue

OUR CUSTOMERS ARE OUR STARS – CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY!
We’re rolling out the red carpet on this day offering CPAP & Mobility tune-ups, food, prizes, amazing deals and lots of fun!
 

Cruise In and Car Show hosted by Fast Eddie's Kroozin' USA Car Shows. Music, Games, Trivia, Fun!  Dash Plaques, Door Prizes and Awards - Entry Fee $10.  Judging starts at 7p with Awards at 8p.  Cruise in free.