Events for June 2017

Think of speed dating, just way cooler!  Speed Networking is a great way to get to know others, and let them know something about your organization.  One of the Chamber's focus areas is Connecting, and at Speed Networking you will have the chance to connect with as many people in 1hr time.   

The Goshen Park Office is now accepting registrations for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class. This introductory session will give participants a basic understanding of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu history, theory and techniques. Classes will include a warm-up, stretching and technical instruction. Self-defense techniques and movement drills, without striking, will also be taught. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is unique in relation to most other self-defense systems as it focuses on use of leverage and proper technique, taking the attacker to the ground and defusing the situation by use of joint locks and holds. Class is taught by Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Goshen instructor Bryan Barrick. Summer Session: June 1, 8, 15 Location: Barrick Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 427 W. Pike Street, Ste. 2 (behind Bob Evans and Walgreens) 4–12 years: 5:45–6:30 pm 13 years–adult: 6:30–7:30 pm Fee: $25

Join us at Shanklin Park on Thursdays at 7 pm for a fantastic, family night out during our summer outdoor movie series at Shanklin Park. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and settle in to watch these free movies on the “monster” screen. Concession stand available for your picnic dinner or snacks, cash only. June 1- "The Secret Lives of Pets" (PG) June 15- "Storks" (PG) June 29- "Moana" (PG) July 13- "Sing" (PG)

This inviting class is an all-levels, one-hour yoga practice designed to create fluidity, flexibility and strength. Enjoy a yoga practice outdoors with the sounds of nature, fresh air and watch the morning sunrise with a whole new perspective. These classes take place on a brick paver patio at the north end of the Millrace, next to the Millrace Power Station and John Mishler’s Dream Chaser sculpture. The patio is directly west of the Farmer’s Market and south of the Interra Credit Union parking lot. Classes meet June 3–July 29, for one hour, on Saturdays at 7:30 am. Please bring a mat and beach towel to class. Class instruction is provided by Spacious Heart Yoga of Goshen. Classes will not meet if temperature falls below 60 degrees, so check SpaciousHeartYoga.com for updates. Register in advance for the nine week session, $27, or drop in anytime for $5 per class. Pre-register at the Goshen Park Office, 607 West Plymouth Avenue.

During these “digs” the junior paleontologists will experience the wonder of excavating fossils, piecing them together and learning about the mysteries of our living past. Program registration includes skeleton, hammer, chisel, fact sheet and t-shirt! Each dig has different subjects, so enjoy the programs with all new materials and learn the similarities and differences between the featured creatures each session. Program meets on Saturdays, 9 am–12 noon, at Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 West Plymouth Avenue. For ages 6+. Cost is $35 per program. Pre-register at the Goshen Park Office. May 27: Flying Monsters! Tropeognathus, Pteranodon and Dsungaripterus June 3: Velociraptor vs. Tyrannosaurus Rex June 17: Dino Flintstone: Brontosaurus or Apatosaurus? June 24: Mystery Dinosaur!

Join us on Saturday, June 3, 1–3 pm at Rieth Interpretive Center for an afternoon of fun, family and art. Your family “pair” will collaborate to complete a masterpiece for you to display in your home or give as a gift. The family pair consists of one parent/adult, and one child (age 4-7 years). The class will consist of step-by-step instruction and guidance from our artist for you to complete a masterpiece to take home. All supplies to complete your artwork will be provided with the exception of a smock or apron. And, of course, brownies will be served. Pre-registration is required and is being accepted at the Goshen Parks & Recreation Office through May 26. Cost for the class is $40 per pair.

Red Cross-Certified Beginner to Advanced Swim Lessons: Swim lessons are offered under the instruction of certified instructors and their assistants. Classes follow the American Red Cross standards, focusing on levels of water exploration, primary skills, stroke readiness and stroke development. Class space is limited, so please register early to ensure availability. Adult lessons and specific stroke training are available upon request; call 533-7616. Beginner lessons are for ages 5+ and are $55 per session. Swim Lesson Session Dates (all sessions are Monday–Friday) Session I- June 5–16 Session II- June 19–30 Session III- July 3–14 Session IV- July 17–28 Swim Lesson Session Times 9:30–10 am; 10:15–10:45 am; 4:45–5:15 pm; 5:30–6 pm Red Cross-Certified Parent and Child Swim Lessons: Our skilled instructors provide a fun learning environment for toddlers while they explore the pool. Swim diapers are required and may be purchased at the pool. During Class A, a parent will accompany the child in the water. During Class B, a parent will accompany 3-year-old children for the first few classes to assist in transition. Cost is $55 per session. Class A- Ages 6 months to 2 years Class B- Ages 3–4 Parent & Child Swim Session Dates (all sessions are Mon-Friday) Session I- June 5–16 Session II- June 19–30 Session III- July 3–14 Session IV- July 17–28 Parent and Child Session Times: 4–4:30 pm

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 the fun in these exciting new classes! Hooping is playful exercise: core-strengthening, spine-undulating joy. In Hooping 101, you’ll get into the “spin of things” with familiar waist-hooping and learn other on- and off-body moves to get you sweating and keep you smiling. Hooping 202 is for hoopers who already feel confident in waisthooping and halos. The instructor will be adding more variations and creating continuous flowing movement. Hooping begins to feel more like dance as one skill glides seamlessly into the next. Instructor Heather Horst will provide hoops for use during class. These are co-ed classes for ages 16 and up—way up! Classes meet outdoors at Fidler Pavilion in Pringle Park, 1912 West Lincoln Avenue, for one hour on Tuesdays. Cost for each eight-week session is $56. Pre-registration is required at the Goshen Parks & Recreation Office, 607 West Plymouth Avenue. Please be fragrance-free on class days. Enrollment must reach 10 participants. Summer Session I: June 6–August 1 (no class July 4) Summer Session II: August 8–September 26 Hooping 101: Tuesdays, 5:45–6:45 pm Hooping 202: Tuesdays, 7–8 pm Call the Goshen Park Office for more information (574) 534-2901.

This inviting class is an all-levels, one-hour yoga practice designed to create fluidity, flexibility and strength. Enjoy a yoga practice outdoors with the sounds of nature, fresh air and watch the morning sunrise with a whole new perspective. These classes take place on a brick paver patio at the north end of the Millrace, next to the Millrace Power Station and John Mishler’s Dream Chaser sculpture. The patio is directly west of the Farmer’s Market and south of the Interra Credit Union parking lot. Classes meet June 3–July 29, for one hour, on Saturdays at 7:30 am. Please bring a mat and beach towel to class. Class instruction is provided by Spacious Heart Yoga of Goshen. Classes will not meet if temperature falls below 60 degrees, so check SpaciousHeartYoga.com for updates. Register in advance for the nine week session, $27, or drop in anytime for $5 per class. Pre-register at the Goshen Park Office, 607 West Plymouth Avenue.

Calling all fishers! Bring your families, fishing poles and bait to Fidler Pond Park to join us for our annual Fantastic Fishing Derby. Awards will be given to participants ages 3-17 for the first fish caught, the smallest fish caught, the largest fish caught and whatever else we can think of to award! No fishing license is required during the event. When: June 10; 10 am–12:30 pm Location: Fidler Pond Park Fee: $3/person Ages: 3–17 years Register: Now through June 9 at Goshen Parks Office, or June 10 at event. Contact: Frank at 534-2901

Sports Cards & Memorabilia vendors will be on site throughout the day - buy, sell and/or trade. Interested Sports Cards & Collectibles vendors only, contact: Juan Ruiz at 574-952-0804 or juanski@culcom.net. All other non-related vendors must contact the Concord Mall office at 574-875-6502.

This nautical program is a free introductory sailing clinic for youth ages 8–15. Come see what it takes to sail and discover a new interest! This is a great introduction to our Sailing Camp being offered June 19–23. The I Try Sailing clinic will meet at Fidler Pond Park, 1424 Lincolnway East, on Saturday, June 10, 11 am–2 pm. Students must be able to swim. Equipment and materials provided. If planning to attend, please notify the Park Office at (574) 534-2901 before June 9th.

This motivating four-day camp focuses on teaching soccer fundamentals, purpose, body balance, safety, directional movements, heading, goalie positioning, ball handling and sportsmanship. Our experienced instructors keep the ball rolling with this engaging program for boys and girls ages 4–9. Pre-registration is required at the Goshen Parks Office—now through June 9 or until full. Dates: June 12–15 Times: Ages 4–5...............9–10 am Ages 6–9...............10–11 am Location: Shanklin Park Fee: $30 per participant

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 perfect seven-week introduction to dance for new students, as well as a great refresher course for returning dancers! Register through June 9th at the Park Office. Classes will meet on Wednesdays, June 14–July 26 at our downtown dance studio, 216 S. Main Street. See page 8 for class descriptions. Classes are instructed by Tricia Blosser. 3–4 years: 4:30–5 pm, Creative Dance, $42 4–5 years: 5:15–6 pm, Dance Sampler, $56 5–7 years: 6:15–7:15 pm, Modern/Ballet, $70

Join us at Shanklin Park on Thursdays at 7 pm for a fantastic, family night out during our summer outdoor movie series at Shanklin Park. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and settle in to watch these free movies on the “monster” screen. Concession stand available for your picnic dinner or snacks, cash only. June 1- "The Secret Lives of Pets" (PG) June 15- "Storks" (PG) June 29- "Moana" (PG) July 13- "Sing" (PG)

Friends of the Pumpkinvine and the Goshen Parks Department are sponsoring the 18th Annual Pumpkinvine Bike Ride on Saturday, June 17. Friends of the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail, Inc., are cyclists, hikers, equestrians and naturalists who are working with area parks departments to create a linear park and greenway on the former Pumpkinvine railroad corridor connecting Goshen, Middlebury and Shipshewana. The ride is being held as a fundraiser for the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail, with proceeds helping close the gap in the trail. Ride starts at 7 AM at Elkhart County Fairgrounds. For more information or to register, please visit www.pumpkinvine.org.

This inviting class is an all-levels, one-hour yoga practice designed to create fluidity, flexibility and strength. Enjoy a yoga practice outdoors with the sounds of nature, fresh air and watch the morning sunrise with a whole new perspective. These classes take place on a brick paver patio at the north end of the Millrace, next to the Millrace Power Station and John Mishler’s Dream Chaser sculpture. The patio is directly west of the Farmer’s Market and south of the Interra Credit Union parking lot. Classes meet June 3–July 29, for one hour, on Saturdays at 7:30 am. Please bring a mat and beach towel to class. Class instruction is provided by Spacious Heart Yoga of Goshen. Classes will not meet if temperature falls below 60 degrees, so check SpaciousHeartYoga.com for updates. Register in advance for the nine week session, $27, or drop in anytime for $5 per class. Pre-register at the Goshen Park Office, 607 West Plymouth Avenue.

Ever wonder what it’s like to take a breath underwater? Or what it’s like to be a fish? Find out at Shanklin Pool on Saturday, June 17 and July 15 from 8–10 am. Join dive instructor Greg Stone and other master divers who will be on hand to let you experience the underwater world. All equipment will be provided. Bring your swimsuit and towel and be ready to get wet. This one-day introduction to scuba (which stands for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus) is just $5! Pre-registration is required at the Goshen Parks & Recreation Office by Wednesday, June 14 and July 12. For ages 10 to adult.

During these “digs” the junior paleontologists will experience the wonder of excavating fossils, piecing them together and learning about the mysteries of our living past. Program registration includes skeleton, hammer, chisel, fact sheet and t-shirt! Each dig has different subjects, so enjoy the programs with all new materials and learn the similarities and differences between the featured creatures each session. Program meets on Saturdays, 9 am–12 noon, at Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 West Plymouth Avenue. For ages 6+. Cost is $35 per program. Pre-register at the Goshen Park Office. May 27: Flying Monsters! Tropeognathus, Pteranodon and Dsungaripterus June 3: Velociraptor vs. Tyrannosaurus Rex June 17: Dino Flintstone: Brontosaurus or Apatosaurus? June 24: Mystery Dinosaur!

To register for The Familia Car Show contact Jorge Millan at 574-349-3523 or 574-226-4921 or at Jorge_millan14@icloud.com.  Come out for a fun day.  There will be a DJ and trophies awarded.

This camp is focused on introducing youth ages 8–15 to the sport of sailing. The camp teaches a new skill base consisting of nautical terminology, parts of a sail boat, knot tying, teamwork, and on water sailing time. This camp empowers boys and girls to do great things on their own. The camp will offer students meaningful opportunities for building self-confidence and self-discovery while cultivating an appreciation of our natural resources. It brings youth to the outdoors connecting them with nature to measure wind speed and direction and to be aware of weather conditions. Camp meets Monday, June 19–Friday, June 23 at Fidler Pond Park, 1424 Lincolnway East. Ages 13–15: 9 am–12 pm Ages 8–12: 1 pm–4 pm Pre-registration is required at the Goshen Parks & Recreation Office through June 14. Please contact the Park Office at (574) 534-2901 for more information. Cost of the camp is $110. Equipment and materials provided. Students must be able to swim.

The Goshen Park Office is now accepting registrations for Digital Photography Camp! This spring, the focus is on Digital Photography Camp for ages 5–13. Participants will learn about lighting and how to compose a photo. They also will gain hands-on experience photographing groups of people, as well as individuals, sporting events, pets, wildlife, landscapes, flowers and candlelight. The class will gather at a variety of locations, depending on the subjects being photographed. Class meets at Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 West Plymouth Avenue. Please bring your own point-and-shoot or DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) digital camera. Fee: $35 Dates: June 19–23 Times: Ages 5–9: 9–9:45 am Ages 10+: 10–10:45 am For more information, call the Park Office (574) 534-2901.

Red Cross-Certified Beginner to Advanced Swim Lessons: Swim lessons are offered under the instruction of certified instructors and their assistants. Classes follow the American Red Cross standards, focusing on levels of water exploration, primary skills, stroke readiness and stroke development. Class space is limited, so please register early to ensure availability. Adult lessons and specific stroke training are available upon request; call 533-7616. Beginner lessons are for ages 5+ and are $55 per session. Swim Lesson Session Dates (all sessions are Monday–Friday) Session I- June 5–16 Session II- June 19–30 Session III- July 3–14 Session IV- July 17–28 Swim Lesson Session Times 9:30–10 am; 10:15–10:45 am; 4:45–5:15 pm; 5:30–6 pm Red Cross-Certified Parent and Child Swim Lessons: Our skilled instructors provide a fun learning environment for toddlers while they explore the pool. Swim diapers are required and may be purchased at the pool. During Class A, a parent will accompany the child in the water. During Class B, a parent will accompany 3-year-old children for the first few classes to assist in transition. Cost is $55 per session. Class A- Ages 6 months to 2 years Class B- Ages 3–4 Parent & Child Swim Session Dates (all sessions are Mon-Friday) Session I- June 5–16 Session II- June 19–30 Session III- July 3–14 Session IV- July 17–28 Parent and Child Session Times: 4–4:30 pm

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.

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. Thursday, June 22, from 6:30–8 pm: Join Aaron for a two hour bike tour of Goshen’s City Parks on the north and west sides of town. Participants will meet at Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 West Plymouth Avenue. The tour will begin at Shanklin Park and head west before turning north and then finally finishing at the millrace canal tailgates and the Goshen Brewing Company. Park stops may include Bakersfield Park, Pringle Park, Rogers Park, Oakridge Park, and Rock Run Park.

This inviting class is an all-levels, one-hour yoga practice designed to create fluidity, flexibility and strength. Enjoy a yoga practice outdoors with the sounds of nature, fresh air and watch the morning sunrise with a whole new perspective. These classes take place on a brick paver patio at the north end of the Millrace, next to the Millrace Power Station and John Mishler’s Dream Chaser sculpture. The patio is directly west of the Farmer’s Market and south of the Interra Credit Union parking lot. Classes meet June 3–July 29, for one hour, on Saturdays at 7:30 am. Please bring a mat and beach towel to class. Class instruction is provided by Spacious Heart Yoga of Goshen. Classes will not meet if temperature falls below 60 degrees, so check SpaciousHeartYoga.com for updates. Register in advance for the nine week session, $27, or drop in anytime for $5 per class. Pre-register at the Goshen Parks Office, 607 West Plymouth Avenue.

Learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including equipment selection, how water pressure affects you when diving, planning your dives and safety. Upon completing the two-day course—or when a level of proficiency is achieved—participants will schedule four open-water dives with the instructor. Divers ages 15 and older who complete the course and open-water dives will earn PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Open Water Diver certification. Individuals ages 10–14 are eligible to achieve Junior Open Water certification. Equipment will be provided except for mask, snorkel, fins and boots. These may be rented ($50)—or you may bring your own. Pre-registration is required at the Goshen Parks & Recreation Office. Class fee is $300, which includes the two-day course, textbook, four open-water dives and additional instruction to achieve certification, if needed. Classes will meet at Shanklin Pool from 8 am to 3 pm. Please bring a swimsuit, towel, water bottle, textbook and equipment to each class. Session I: June 24 and 25; register by Friday, June 16 Session II: July 22 and 23; register by Friday, July 14

During these “digs” the junior paleontologists will experience the wonder of excavating fossils, piecing them together and learning about the mysteries of our living past. Program registration includes skeleton, hammer, chisel, fact sheet and t-shirt! Each dig has different subjects, so enjoy the programs with all new materials and learn the similarities and differences between the featured creatures each session. Program meets on Saturdays, 9 am–12 noon, at Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 West Plymouth Avenue. For ages 6+. Cost is $35 per program. Pre-register at the Goshen Park Office. May 27: Flying Monsters! Tropeognathus, Pteranodon and Dsungaripterus June 3: Velociraptor vs. Tyrannosaurus Rex June 17: Dino Flintstone: Brontosaurus or Apatosaurus? June 24: Mystery Dinosaur!

Pre-register for a chance to win one of ten Elkhart County 4-H Fair passes. Call (877) 566-4660 or go online at GetUpAndGoshen.com to register for this free event. Get UP and GOshen event includes: • Walk or bike through Shanklin Park. • Explore the fun and interactive learning stations in the park and along the trail on nutrition, fitness, health and safety. • Earn a family gift and $5 in Goshen Health Bucks to spend on fresh produce at the Goshen Farmer’s Market by participating in the learning stations. • Visit the Goshen Parks Department booth for one free pool pass. Stations: • Bicycle obstacle course (bring your bike) • Bicycle safety • Health screenings • Goshen Health community garden • Fire safety • Fire truck • Ambulance • Games and more!

Join us from 9:30 to 11:30 am on Saturday, June 24 for this one-day dance workshop. Participants will leave with a finished tap piece that they create with basic tap techniques and rhythms. Class will meet at our downtown studio in the first-floor classroom. For ages 8–teen (or with prior approval from instructor, Wendy Kress). Cost is $20. Register at the Park Office now through June 16. Minimum of 8 students.

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 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

Join CAPS and ADEC in saying goodbye to the Joy Rose Center on June 29, 2017, from 1pm-5pm at 1000 W. Hively Ave, Elkhart, IN 46517. For over 50 years, our building has been a home for a variety of organizations Elkhart County. CAPS will be moving into a new building in August and our Joy Rose Center will be torn down. Enjoy our facility with a display of photographic memories from CAPS and ADEC throughout our building. CAPS will also present a "timeline" for our guests to write fond memories of their experience in the building and tour the halls. Light refreshment will also be served. For more information contact CAPS Communications and Outreach Specialist Samantha Jordan at sjordan@capselkhart.org. 

Join us at Shanklin Park on Thursdays at 7 pm for a fantastic, family night out during our summer outdoor movie series at Shanklin Park. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and settle in to watch these free movies on the “monster” screen. Concession stand available for your picnic dinner or snacks, cash only. June 1- "The Secret Lives of Pets" (PG) June 15- "Storks" (PG) June 29- "Moana" (PG) July 13- "Sing" (PG)