Events for December 2017

Goshen Chamber of Commerce
Dec 1 December First Fridays Hometown Holiday
It’s the holiday season! Come warm up and spread the holiday cheer in downtown Goshen during our Hometown Holiday celebration. Find unique gifts for your friends and loved ones at our many retail shops, join a caroling group, and watch the night light up at the annual tree-lighting ceremony.
  • Date:
    December 1, 2017
  • Website:
    http://cityonthego.org/first-fridays/2017-december/promotions/
  • Location:
    Downtown Goshen
  • Contact:
    Adrienne Nesbitt
  • EMail:
    adrienne@eyedart.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    December 1, 2017
    5 - 9 p.m.
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Dec 2 Toys for Tots with WNDU TV and the Marines
Join WNDU TV and the Marines to support Toys for Tots.  Drop off your toy or cash donation at the main entrance of the Concord Mall.
  • Date:
    December 2, 2017
  • Time:
    7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • 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:
    December 2, 2017
    7a-10a
Dec 2 SIBLING CLASSES
WELCOME A NEW BROTHER OR SISTER. Join us in an educational class for expecting families and soon to be siblings in preparation for the welcoming of a newborn into the family. • Geared towards children ages 2-10 years old • Children learn what to expect with a newborn at home • Teaching the basics: holding and diapering baby • Family tour of the OB unit • Refreshments provided • Children may bring dolls/stuffed animals to practice new skills
  • Date:
    December 2, 2017
  • Time:
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location:
    Goshen Hospital, Birch/Walnut Room 200 High Park Ave. Goshen, IN 46526
  • Contact:
    Registration is required. For more information, please call (877) 566-4660.
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 9:00 – 10:00 a.m
  • Fees/Admission:
    Cost is $20.00 per family
Dec 2 - Dec 3 Fresh Paint Presents Christmas Extravaganza
Christmas carnival with puppets, music, games and refreshments! Free to the public.  Non-perishable food items will be collected as a donation.
  • Date:
    December 2, 2017
  • Time:
    1:00 PM - 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:
    December 2 - 3, 2017
    ?1p-5p
Dec 5 #ROUNDTABLETUESDAYS
Small Business Owner's Roundtable.
Leadership can be lonely. Come join this peer group to share challenges and ideas and find new opportunities for growth
 
SCORE Mentors of Greater Elkhart County is hosting a Business Owners Roundtable that meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 4pm.
With 10-12 small-business owners from non-competing industries, it encourages learning and networking in a respectful and collaborative environment. The discussions are conducted in an open semi-structured format. The agenda is set by members. The open discussions are amongst the members. SCORE Mentors, or an occasional guest speaker, may sometimes participate to enrich the conversation.
 
The Roundtable is facilitated by SCORE Volunteer Dane Willman with support from other SCORE Mentors. Dane is a seasoned Small Business owner with years of experience in roundtable discussions. 
 
Who should attend? 
Small Business owners or CEOs of all types of small businesses, with a minimum of six months of revenue, are welcome. Registration is required and participation is free. For more information about the Roundtable and its schedule, email Dane.Willman@scorevolunteer.org. To register for the roundtables click here.
  • Date:
    December 5, 2017
  • Time:
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.elkhart.score.org
  • Location:
    SCORE Mentors of Greater Elkhart County
    418 S Main St, Elkhart IN 46516
  • Contact:
    Dane Willman
  • EMail:
    dane.willman@scorevolunteer.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Tuesday, October 24th, 2017. Starting at 4:00PM and ending at 5:30PM Re-occuring every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. To see the calendar of events click here.
  • Fees/Admission:
    This event is for free.
Dec 7 WELLNESS CHECK CLINIC
Join us at our next Wellness Check Clinic. Health screenings can give you important information about your health. They can also identify an illness or serious health condition that may need medical care. Our healthcare professionals will answer your questions and can make simple recommendations for a healthier lifestyle based on your results. FREE SCREENINGS INCLUDE: Bone density heel scan, body mass index, blood pressure, pulse and blood oxygen level and diabetes risk assessment SCREENINGS AVAILABLE FOR A NOMINAL FEE INCLUDE: Fasting cholesterol ($20) For more information, please call (574) 364-2496. To register for an event, please go to GoshenHealth.com/Find-Events or call (877) 566-4660.
  • Date:
    December 7, 2017
  • Time:
    6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Website:
    http://goshenhealth.com/Find-Events
  • Location:
    Goshen Hospital, High park Building, Community Wellness, second floor, 1721 South Main St., Goshen, IN 46526
  • Contact:
    Wendy Cornell, wcornell@goshenhealth.com, (574) 364-2496 http://goshenhealth.com/Find-Events
  • EMail:
    wcornell@goshenhealth.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday, December 7 6:30 - 8:30 a.m.
  • Fees/Admission:
    FREE SCREENINGS INCLUDE: Bone density heel scan, body mass index, blood pressure, pulse and blood oxygen level and diabetes risk assessment SCREENINGS AVAILABLE FOR A NOMINAL FEE INCLUDE: Fasting cholesterol ($20)
Dec 7 2017 Annual Meeting

Join us this year at Maple City Chapel (2015 Lincolnway East; Goshen, IN) as we celebrate a year of business.  The Goshen Chamber's Annual Meeting will recognize award winners including: Maple Leaf, Large and Small Business, Volunteer of the Year, Community Contribution, Recognition of Members of the 2017 Board of Directors, and Introduction of 2018 Board Members.

Purchase a table for your company, or buy an individual ticket to attend.  A table of 8 is $320 and an individual ticket is $40.  

The Goshen Chamber is also in need of some sponsors for the event.  We have two levels to help us in: first is a Gold Sponsor.  The Gold Sponsor cost is $150.  The second level is a Silver Sponsor.  The cost of the Silver Sponsor is $100.  Sponsorships get you recognition at the event, program, and in the business journal.
  • Date:
    December 7, 2017
  • Time:
    11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.goshen.org
  • Location:
    Maple City Chapel, Inc.
    2015 Lincolnway East
    Goshen, IN   46526
  • Contact:
    Kathy A Sponseller 574-533-2102
  • EMail:
    ksponseller@goshen.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday, December 7th, 2017
    11:30am-1:30pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Table of (8) eight - $320.00
    Individual Ticket  -  $40.00
     
    A 48 Hour notice will be need to cancel.
Dec 8 City of Goshen -Non Profit Board Work
  • Date:
    December 8, 2017
  • Time:
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Dec 9 Second Chance Small Dog Pet Showcase
Second Chance Small Dog Rescue Pet Showcase in the Carson's wing.
  • Date:
    December 9, 2017
  • Website:
    http://www.shopconcordmall.comj
  • Location:
    Concord Mall
    3701 S. Main Street
    ?Elkhart, IN  46517
    574-875-6502
  • Contact:
    Patricia Droessler
  • EMail:
    pdroessler@triyar.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    December 9, 2017
    10a-2p
Dec 11 Pet Photos with Santa
You and your pet are invited to have photos taken with Santa.  All pets must be on a leash.
  • Date:
    December 11, 2017
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location:
    Concord Mall
    3701 S. Main Street
    ?Elkhart, IN  46517
    574-875-6502
  • Contact:
    Patricia Droessler
  • EMail:
    pdroessler@triyar.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    December 11, 2017
    6p-7p
Dec 12 Ivy Tech CDL & Logistics Roundtable
Discover and discuss program initiatives for our community's workforce
  • Date:
    December 12, 2017
  • Time:
    7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location:
    Ivy Tech Community College - Elkhart County 22531 CO 18, Goshen, IN 46528 Community Center
  • Contact:
    RSVP to ijatala@ivytech.edu or (574) 289-7001 x5356
  • EMail:
    ijatala@ivytech.edu
  • Date/Time Details:
    Tuesday, December 12, 2017 7:30 A.M. to 9:00 A.M.
Dec 12 Sensitive Santa (for special needs children)
December 12, 2017 - 7p-9p Concord Mall Conference Center. FREE Tickets available at Customer Service starting November 1, and must be picked up by December 11. Santa is making special time for special needs children.  Limited Seating - Ticket Required.
  • Date:
    December 12, 2017
  • Time:
    7:00 PM - 9:00 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:
    December 12, 2017
    ?7p-9p
Dec 14 Family Story Time with Santa
Concord Mall Santa Set. Reservations/tickets must be made in advance by December 13.  Limited time slots available. Families are welcome to join Santa for a story and purchase professional photos.  Children are encouraged to come in their pajamas.
Tickets are available at Customer Service starting November 1.  Ticket Required.
  • Date:
    December 14, 2017
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:00 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:
    December 14, 2017
    6p-8p
Dec 16 CAPS Holiday Open House
Join us for pictures with Santa, hot cocoa, cookies, and a  tour of our new facility on Saturday, December 16th from 10:30am-Noon at our Holiday Open House. STEAM Academy Orchestra will be performing holiday music throughout the open house while you enjoy our new Joy Rose Center.  
  • Date:
    December 16, 2017
  • Time:
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.capselkhart.org/
  • Location:
    1000 W. Hively Ave, Elkhart, IN 46517
  • Contact:
    Samantha Jordan
  • EMail:
    sjordan@capselkhart.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    December 16, 2017, from 10:30am-Noon. 
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free:

    Optional: Accepting the following donations- books, hats, or gloves. 
     
Dec 19 #ROUNDTABLETUESDAYS
Small Business Owner's Roundtable.
Leadership can be lonely. Come join this peer group to share challenges and ideas and find new opportunities for growth
 
SCORE Mentors of Greater Elkhart County is hosting a Business Owners Roundtable that meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 4pm.
With 10-12 small-business owners from non-competing industries, it encourages learning and networking in a respectful and collaborative environment. The discussions are conducted in an open semi-structured format. The agenda is set by members. The open discussions are amongst the members. SCORE Mentors, or an occasional guest speaker, may sometimes participate to enrich the conversation.
 
The Roundtable is facilitated by SCORE Volunteer Dane Willman with support from other SCORE Mentors. Dane is a seasoned Small Business owner with years of experience in roundtable discussions. 
 
Who should attend? 
Small Business owners or CEOs of all types of small businesses, with a minimum of six months of revenue, are welcome. Registration is required and participation is free. For more information about the Roundtable and its schedule, email Dane.Willman@scorevolunteer.org. To register for the roundtables click here.
  • Date:
    December 19, 2017
  • Time:
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.elkhart.score.org
  • Location:
    SCORE Mentors of Greater Elkhart County
    418 S Main St, Elkhart IN 46516
  • Contact:
    Dane Willman
  • EMail:
    dane.willman@scorevolunteer.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Tuesday, October 24th, 2017. Starting at 4:00PM and ending at 5:30PM Re-occuring every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. To see the calendar of events click here.
  • Fees/Admission:
    This event is for free.
Dec 20 2017 Holiday Open House

Goshen Chamber Holiday Open House

 

Please join us to celebrate the Holiday's and to thank you for your support in 2017!

  • Date:
    December 20, 2017
  • Time:
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.goshen.org
  • Location:
    Goshen Chamber Building
    232 S. Main Street
    Goshen, IN
  • Contact:
    Kathy A Sponseller 574-533-2102
  • EMail:
    ksponseller@goshen.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Wednesday, December 20th, 2017
    3PM-5PM
Dec 22 - Jan 1 Goshen Chamber Offices are Closed for the Holiday
  • Date:
    December 22, 2017
  • Time:
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Dec 23 Elkhart Salvation Army Brass Choir
The Elkhart Salvation Army Brass Choir Conducted by Gerald F. Knipfel will be here to perform beautiful Christmas music.
  • Date:
    December 23, 2017
  • Time:
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location:
    Concord Mall
    3701 S. Main Street
    Elkhart, IN  46517
    574-875-6502
  • Contact:
    Patricia Droessler
  • EMail:
    pdroessler@triyar.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    December 23, 2017
    3p-4p