Events for February 2017

Goshen Chamber of Commerce
Feb 1 Elkhart County Estate Planning Council luncheon
The Elkhart County Estate Planning Council meets 4 times a year. All professional advisers in Elkhart County are encouraged to join the group or attend the quarterly events. In February, Rich Urda, President of Urda Professional Corporation, will be provide an update on digital assets, specifically the Indiana and Michigan implications. As our lives are becoming more and more digital, whether its e-mail, photos, music, social media, or storage in the cloud, we all have digital assets. What happens to these assets when we pass away? How can we help clients dispose of their digital assets in their estate plan?
  • Date:
    February 1, 2017
  • Time:
    11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Website:
    https://www.inspiringgood.org/digitalassets/
  • Location:
    Ivy Tech Community Center 22531 County Road 18 Goshen, IN 46567
  • Contact:
    Registration can be made online. Questions? Contact Carrie Colborn, with the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, at Carrie@InspiringGood.org or by phone 574-295-8761.
  • EMail:
    Carrie@InspiringGood.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    DATE Wednesday, February 1, 2017 TIMELINE 11:45am: Registration and Lunch Buffet 12:00 – 1:00pm: Estate Planning Council Lunch and Learn
  • Fees/Admission:
    COST $35 per person Complimentary for 2017 Elkhart County Estate Planning Council members *Members are still asked to register for the lunch-and-learns they are attended.
Feb 4 Third House
  • Date:
    February 4, 2017
  • Time:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Feb 6 Triple P Seminar: "Raising Resilient Children"
Can parents really reduce stress and gain more time by using the Power of Positive Parenting? YES. Find a little bit of time to attend this seminar delivered in English by Jodie Lantz and en Espanol by Amparo Hernandez at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6. To register, go to www.triplep-parenting.net/elkhartcounty and scroll down to the bottom of the page where it says “Find Your Triple P Session” or call Triple P in Elkhart County at (574) 226-0160 with questions. This event is free of charge and open to the public. Child care and snacks are provided.
  • Date:
    February 6, 2017
  • Time:
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://(574) 226-0160
  • Location:
    West Goshen Elementary School, 215 Dewey Ave., Goshen
  • Contact:
    Emily Herriott
  • EMail:
    eherriott@triplepelkhartcounty.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2017
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free, please register at www.triplep-parenting.net/elkhartcounty
Feb 10 Wake Up, Goshen!
                                 

Lunch & Conversation with Congresswoman Jackie Walorski
Friday, February 10 at Greencroft Senior Center

 

  Join us as Congresswoman Jackie Walorski gets us up to date on the first 100 days of the new administration and answers some questions from the audience.  This is a great chance to hear what is going on in Washington and what might be on the horizon.           
  • Date:
    February 10, 2017
  • Time:
    11:45 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location:
    Greencroft Senior Center
    1721 Greencroft Blvd.
    Goshen, IN 46527
  • Date/Time Details:
    Friday, February 10, 2017
    Noon-1:30pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    $20/Chamber Member
    $160 for Corporate Table of 8
Feb 11 Sports Cards and Collectibles Show
Sports Cards & Memorabilia vendors will be on site throughout the day - buy, sell and/or trade. Interested vendors may contact: Juan Ruiz at 574-952-0804 or juanski@culcom.net.
  • Date:
    February 11, 2017
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.ShopConcordMall.com
  • Location:
    Concord Mall
    3701 S. Main Street
    Elkhart, IN  46517
    574-875-6502
  • Contact:
    Patricia Droessler
  • EMail:
    pdroessler@triyar.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    February 11, 2017
    10a-5p
Feb 16 Daddy/Daughter Valentine's Day Dance
Mark your calendar and get your tickets for this elegant evening! As always, this traditionally treasured dad and daughter night out will include awesome music provided by a professional DJ to dance the night away to, along with refreshments, plus each girl will receive a special memento. Show your favorite valentine how special she is by joining us on Thursday, February 16 from 6 to 8 pm at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, Goshen. Memory photos will be taken and will be available for purchase at the dance. Cost for the event is $12 per person. Check back on Facebook for updates on when tickets will be available for purchase.
  • Date:
    February 16, 2017
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Website:
    https://www.facebook.com/events/532795236910984/
  • Contact:
    Goshen Parks and Recreation (574) 534-2901
  • EMail:
    goshenparks@goshencity.com
Feb 18 Third House
  • Date:
    February 18, 2017
  • Time:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Feb 18 People of Elkhart: Charles Gordone
Born in Cleveland, but raised in the city of Elkhart, Gordone was the first African-American to win a Pulitzer Prize for drama. Learn about the man as an actor, playwright, and director and his efforts to achieve racial unity through the arts.
  • Date:
    February 18, 2017
  • Time:
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.elkhartcountyhistory.org/
  • Location:
    Elkhart County Historical Museum- 304 W. Vistula St., Bristol, IN 46507
  • Contact:
    Patrick McGuire, (574) 848-4322, patrick@elkhartcountyparks.org
  • EMail:
    patrick@elkhartcountyparks.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    February 18, 2017- 11:00am
  • Fees/Admission:
    free
Feb 21 Water Aerobics Classes
This water exercise class has something for everyone and is suitable for all fitness levels. The class includes stretch, core training, flexibility and balance. Because the water creates more resistance than land, this workout is efficient and easy on the joints and one gets a great workout without sweating. Various water levels are used to create variety and to alleviate the ability to swim. Your instructor has 25 years of experience and is trained by the Aquatic Exercise Association, an internationally acclaimed organization with the highest of standards. She believes that exercise and fitness are crucial to each individual's physical, psychological and emotional health. Register at the Goshen Park Office or at class with your instructor. Pre-register for an entire session to receive the reduced session rate, or take advantage of dropping in anytime throughout sessions and pay the drop-in rate of $6 per class. Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6–7 am, at Goshen Middle School. Fall 1: August 16- October 13 ($90) Fall 2: October 25- December 15 (no class Nov.15 or 24; $70) Winter 1: January 3- February 2 ($50) Winter 2: February 21- March 28 ($55) Spring: April 11- May 25 ($70) Call the Park Office at (574) 534-2901 for more information
  • Date:
    February 21, 2017
  • Time:
    6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
  • Website:
    https://www.facebook.com/GoshenParksRecreation/
  • Location:
    Goshen Middle School
  • Contact:
    Goshen Parks and Recreation (574) 534-2901
  • EMail:
    goshenparks@goshencity.com
Feb 21 Adult Ballroom Dance Classes
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 upcoming weddings and events. Register as an individual or with your friend, partner or spouse to make this class more enjoyable. Two class levels are available: Introductory for those beginning to explore dance and Intermediate for those who have some dance experience. 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 one or all sessions. Cost is $25 per person (pairing is limited, so bring a friend!). Classes meet Tuesdays at Schrock Pavilion in Shanklin Park. Call the Park Office at (574) 534-2901 for more information.
  • Date:
    February 21, 2017
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Website:
    https://www.facebook.com/events/901843846587199/
  • Location:
    Schrock Pavilion Shanklin Park
  • Contact:
    Goshen Parks & Recreation (574) 534-2901
  • EMail:
    goshenparks@goshencity.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Classes meet Tuesdays. Introductory Level: 6:00 - 7:00 pm Intermediate Level 7:00 - 8:00 pm Fall 1 Session: October 4- November 8, 2016 Fall 2 Session: November 15- December 20, 2016 Winter 1 Session: January 10- February 14, 2017 Winter 2 Session: February 21- March 28, 2017
  • Fees/Admission:
    $25 per person for entire session
Feb 24 - Feb 26 Home & Outdoor Expo
The Builders Association of Elkhart County presents its 43rd annual Home & Outdoor Expo at the Northern Indiana Event Center. FREE admission, FREE parking, FREE educational seminars and FREE hot cocoa all weekend! Come visit a wide array of vendors that can help you achieve the dream you have for your home! Friday night is "Date Night" with a quieter atmosphere and special food and wine choices available from 4 pm to 8 pm. Saturday hours are 10 am to 8 pm, and Sunday hours are Noon to 5 pm. Our Premiere sponsor this year is Friends & Neighbors Real Estate.
  • Date:
    February 24, 2017
  • Time:
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location:
    Northern Indiana Event Center is located on the corner of County Road 17 and County Road 6 in Elkhart.
  • Contact:
    Check out our Facebook page: BAEC Home & Outdoor Expo
  • EMail:
    liz@baec.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Friday: 4 to 8 pm; Saturday: 10 am to 8 pm; Sunday: Noon to 5 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    FREE!
Feb 25 KALITA, Master of Magic
KALITA has been performing magic for 40 years and he will amaze and dazzle young and old alike! Animals may appear and then disappear, or perhaps a volunteer will stick their arm in the Arm Chopper. KALITA uses volunteers from the audience. So who knows, maybe you'll be his next victim or rather volunteer? KALITA's daughter helps him throughout the show and if time allows the children are encouraged to pet the Magic Bunny.
  • Date:
    February 25, 2017
  • Time:
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.ShopConcordmall.com
  • Location:
    Concord Mall
    3701 S. Main Street
    Elkhart, IN  46517
    574-875-6502
  • Contact:
    Patricia Droessler
  • EMail:
    pdroessler@triyar.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    February 25, 2017
    1p
Feb 28 Did The Underground Railroad Stop in Elkhart County?
Before the Civil War, many slaves escaped through the North in secret on their way to freedom. This program will explore if any houses or people participated in this secret network.
  • Date:
    February 28, 2017
  • Time:
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.elkhartcountyhistory.org/
  • Location:
    Elkhart County Historical Museum- 304 W. Vistula St., Bristol, IN 46507
  • Contact:
    Patrick McGuire, 574-848-4322, patrick@elkhartcountyparks.org
  • EMail:
    patrick@elkhartcountyparks.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    February 28,2017-7:00pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    free