The 12th Annual Race-A-Rama Car Show will be at Concord Mall March 31-April 2 during mall hours, 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.

Join in the fun of learning to dance the Rumba, Fox Trot, Waltz, and Swing- all while keeping fit! All ages are welcome. A perfect opportunity to prepare for upcoming spring and summer 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 and have completed our Introductory class. Instructor Ted Campbell will determine dance level. Continuous sessions are available at the Schrock Pavilion on Tuesdays to use as further dance growth or to better serve your scheduling purposes. Cost is $25 per person. Spring Session I: April 4–May 9 Spring Session II: May 16- June 20 Summer Session I: June 27- August 8 (no class July 4) Summer Session II: August 15- September 19 Introductory Ballroom: Tuesdays, 6–7 pm Intermediate Ballroom: Tuesdays, 7–8 pm

Chamber University is a professional development program for you and your organization.  Chamber University is brought to you by Goshen Health and Insight Accounting Group.  Chamber U will have many different topics throughout the year, and always try to enhance you or your organization.

This month, we dive into the world of IT for business.  Grant Martin and Bill Haughee, from BlueStar, Inc., will be presenting some tips and tricks for anyone to understand in today's IT business climate.  Here is how they describe the presentation:
    "In today’s fast paced world, technology touches nearly everything we do. Proactive management of IT resources helps ensure the viability, stability and overall health of the systems critical to your business. This session will cover the basics of proactive IT management, and give the attendees concrete suggestions for ways to approach this sometimes daunting task."

Join us on Thursday, April 6th from 8am to 9:30am as we talk about this topic and look at the IT landscape, how to be proactive with your IT, and how to best decide what IT solutions you need for you and/or your organization.

Beginning April 8-15, 2017, The Easter Bunny is "hopping" to see you! Stop by and say hello! Hours: Mon-Sat: 11a-3p & 4p-7p Sunday: 1p-5p. Bunny Hop Photos are available for purchase.

Sweat, sculpt and rock with POUND, a cardio jam session inspired by the infectious, energizing and sweat-dripping fun of playing the drums. Ripstix® add extra weight to each movement, creating contraction in the core and stabilization system. Burn up to 450 calories per half-hour with this workout that combines the best cardio, strength-training and conditioning moves. Drastically improve your rhythm, timing, coordination, speed, agility and endurance. Strengthen and sculpt infrequently used muscles, and drum your way to a leaner, slimmer physique—all while rocking out to your favorite music! For ages 10 years and older. All fitness levels are welcome, as your POUNDPro instructor Dawn Kitson can modify classes to meet participants’ needs. Please bring a yoga mat or beach towel to class. Instructor will provide the Ripstix®. Classes meet at the Rieth Interpretive Center on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6–6:45 pm. Pre-register at the Park Office for a five-week session (10 classes), $50, or pay the drop-in rate of $6 at the class. Spring Session: April 10–May 17 (10 classes, no class April 17 or May 15) Summer Session I: May 22–June 28 (10 classes, no class May 29 or June 19) Summer Session II: August 7–September 13 (10 classes, no class August 21 or September 4) For more information, call the Goshen Park Office at (574) 534-2901

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

Join us as the Elkhart County Convention and Visitor Bureau will be updating our Membership on the Economic Impact Tourism has on Elkhart County and learn about their new attraction they are bringing to the county this summer.  Exciting things are happening in our vibrant community!

What is a Community Garden? A piece of land gardened by a group of people. Get involved to grow your own vegetables, flowers and community at Hay Park’s or Allan J. Kauffman Park’s Community Garden! For more information, contact the Parks Department at 534-2901.

What is pickleball?! It is a sweet sport with a sour name, a craze that is sweeping the nation. It combines many elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. The game is played both indoors and outdoors on a badminton-size court, with a slightly modified tennis net, paddles and a plastic ball. Outdoor pickleball courts are located at Model Elementary School, 412 S. Greene Road in Goshen (open April 15 through October 15, depending on weather). Equipment rental is available at the Park Office, $5/two paddles and a ball. Rules and procedures will be provided. For more information, please contact the Park Office at 534-2901.

Take a canoe trip on the Elkhart River or enjoy Fidler Pond with a canoe, kayak or pedal boat. Lifejackets are provided for ages 4 and up (not recommended for children ages 3 and under). An adult must accompany children ages 8 and younger in the boat. Maximum capacity per canoe: two adults and two children, or three adults. Season: April 15–October 15 • Plan accordingly! Please take note of the water currents, obstructions and weather. • Glass containers are prohibited. • Please do not litter. Pack it in, pack it out! Fidler Pond Boat Rentals • Visit the red barn at Fidler Pond Park, 1424 Lincolnway East, for your boat rentals. • Rentals offered daily beginning at 8 am; all boat returns are one hour prior to dusk, so please plan accordingly. Fidler Pond Boat Rental Fees • Canoe, kayak and pedal boat rental fees are $10 (tax included) per hour per boat. • Fishing pole rental (for bank fishing) is $2/2 hours. • Lifejackets are mandatory while on Fidler Pond; if you bring your own canoe or kayak and need a lifejacket, rental is $2/2 hours. Elkhart River Canoe Trip • Goshen Parks Department Administration Office on West Plymouth Avenue to Ox Bow County Park. • Trip length is approximately four hours. • Canoe trip is offered daily: 10 am departure, 2 pm pickup. • Shuttle service is provided from Ox Bow Park back to Administration Office. Parents must supply car/booster seats for children. • Visit the Goshen Parks Department Administration Office 48 hours in advance to make your Elkhart River canoeing reservations. Elkhart River Canoe Rental Fees • Rental fee is $20 + tax per canoe. • Deposit is $20 per canoe + valid driver’s license. Call the Park Office at (574) 53-2901 for more information

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.

The Park Office is now accepting registrations for Summer Softball League! This is an officiated and USA-sanctioned league with league rule variations. Doubleheader format and a single-elimination tournament will follow regular season play. Awards are given to top two tournament champions in each division. Standings are kept throughout the season and posted to the league website: www.leaguelineup.com/gprdsoftball. Evenings of play are Mondays (C League), Tuesdays (A & C Leagues), Wednesdays (rain makeup games), Thursdays (B League), and Friday (league type to be determined based upon team registrations). Skill levels: A League is good to advanced players; B League is intermediate, moderate to highly skilled players; and C League is recreational, average to above average players. Season: April 17 through week of July 28 (dates are dependent on weather and make-up games) Location: Shanklin Park Team Fee: $600 For more information, contact: Frank at 534-6723.

Join young professionals from all over the 574 region to mingle at the Science Networking Mix-ology-Mixer at the ETHOS Science Center in Elkhart. 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.
 
Appetizers, specialty cocktails and a cash bar will be provided, including one free drink ticket per person! There will be fun interactive hands-on science activities ranging from the planetarium, animals, robots and more. This will be a night for the "big kids" to have fun just like all the other kids! You will not want to miss this spectacular gathering of our area’s best young talent!

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ARE YOU AT RISK? Risk factors for diabetes include: • Family history of heart disease/diabetes • Physically inactive or overweight • Pre diabetic/insulin resistant • Previous gestational diabetes • High blood pressure/high cholesterol If you have any of these risk factors you should attend this informative and free class. You will learn about nutrition, weight loss and stress management.

CAPS Children’s Rally! Public gathering for at the Civic Plaza at Noon in Downtown Elkhart. Join us as we call attention to the different ways the community can help make Elkhart County a safe place for kids to grow up.

Join us for the Donut Run, a 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk. Bring your running shoes & your appetite for this event! This year we are having a DONUT RUN! Yes, that’s right a donut run….all you can eat donuts (provided by Das Dutchman Essenhaus) and loads of family fun. All this fun while raising money for Ryan’s Place; to provide support to grieving children, teens and their families. Bring your entire family to this year’s event and be prepared to get a few “sprinkles” along the way (candy sprinkles that is). Register online at http://ryansplace.org/ryans-place-events/#ryans-run

Spring Bash
Grillin', Chillin' & Registerin'
Register Now for Summer and Fall Classes
Campus tours available.
Door prizes! Must be present to win!

Goshen Health is proud to offer a FREE event featuring tours of the Inflatable MEGA Body and MEGA Lungs with health experts on site to answer questions. These interactive and unique exhibits allow visitors to step inside the human body and learn about the different structures and bodily functions. Free screenings and assessments, first come first served: • Blood pressure, pulse and blood oxygen levels • Body composition analysis • Bone density heel scan • Carbon monoxide check • Children’s height and weight check • Diabetes risk assessment (adult and child) • Diabetic neuropathy foot screening • Echocardiogram screening • Fitness endurance test • Grip strength testing • Malnutrition screening • Skin cancer risk screening • Sleep apnea screening • Vascular leg screenings for arterial disease

A free family festival celebrating Arbor Day with a variety of events, entertainment and music. Activities begin at 5 pm on April 28 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 • 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.

CAPS Superhero 5K Run/Walk and 300m Sidekick Family Fun Run: Run, walk, stroll, crawl. No matter how you cross the finish line, you will have helped kids and parents in Elkhart County become Super Families! CAPS wants you to put on your favorite cape and mask and show us the superhero you are in real life! Whether you build a team or go solo, you will be helping to make our community stronger! Register or find out more at http://bit.ly/2jfSPBk.

On Saturday, April 29, families are invited to Wings for All at the South Bend airport. Wings is a chance for children with autism or other intellectual or developmental disabilities to earn their wings by trying out the various airport procedures associated with flying. During the free event, families will check in, clear security, board an airplane, fasten their seatbelts and prepare for takeoff. All airport personnel, Transportation Security Administration staff and airline employees will carry out their regular duties to show children and family members what to expect during a typical domestic flight. For security reasons, all families are required to register by April 22 by completing the online form found at adecinc.com. Up to two family members or support staff can accompany each individual with a disability. Participants will begin boarding the aircraft at 1 p.m., but participants are asked to arrive at the airport by 12 p.m. to allow ample time for check-in and security. Participants 18 years and older are required to bring a valid form of government-issued ID. For more information, contact Jessica Koscher at koscherj@adecinc.com or 574-848-2421 or Michelle McGuin at mcguinm@adecinc.com .