Events for November 2017

Goshen Chamber of Commerce
Nov 3 November First Fridays Arts Tour
Get your fix of fabulous original artwork during Goshen’s annual Arts Tour. The tour will feature exhibits and performances by professional and student artists in downtown stores. You can purchase original art, enjoy live music, be wowed by dance and performances, and shop at a variety of local shops.
  • Date:
    November 3, 2017
  • Website:
    http://cityonthego.org/first-fridays/2017-november/promotions/
  • Location:
    Downtown Goshen
  • Contact:
    Adrienne Nesbitt
  • EMail:
    adrienne@eyedart.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    November 3, 2017 
    5 - 9 p.m.
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Nov 4 Harvest & Holiday Bazaar
Calvary UMC is having its annual Bazaar and Amish Cookie sale. There will be crafters, direct sales vendors, breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase as well. Any questions please call the church office Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or email the church at office@elkhartcalvaryumc.org.
  • Date:
    November 4, 2017
  • Time:
    8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.elkhartcalvaryumc.org
  • Location:
    Elkhart Calvary United Methodist Church 2222 West Indiana Ave. Elkhart, IN 46516
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Martin 574-2930-783 office@elkhartcalvaryumc.org
  • EMail:
    office@elkhartcalvaryumc.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday, November 4, 2017 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free Admission
Nov 4 FIT TOGETHER
INTRODUCE YOUR CHILD TO A FUN AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE Learn how to have an active lifestyle and promote healthy habits with your child. This program is designed for children ages five - 12 and their parents. Topics include healthy eating, label reading, playful exercise and family physical activity. FREE lunch provided.
  • Date:
    November 4, 2017
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.GoshenFitTogether.org
  • Location:
    Goshen Hospital, Arbor Conference Center 200 High Park Ave., Goshen, IN 46526
  • Contact:
    Register today at GoshenFitTogether.org or call (574) 364-2496 for more information.
  • EMail:
    wcornell@goshenhealth.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday, November 4 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Fees/Admission:
    Cost is FREE, but space is limited.
Nov 6 Priority Registration Starts for Youth Dance Classes (Session II)
Priority registration for returning dancers begins November 6 at the Goshen Park Office, and open registration begins November 20. Registration deadline is December 22. All class sizes have limited enrollment, so please register early to ensure availability. This exciting session prepares dancers for the Spring Concert on stage in May. In addition to class instruction, dancers will learn choreography and be involved in costume fittings for the performance. This process requires commitment from dancers for a 14- to 17-week session. A spring concert dance costume, chosen by instructors, will need to be purchased for this session, not to exceed $50. Session II begins the week of January 8, 2018, and goes through May 10, 2018. Monday classes will not meet January 15, February 19 or April 2; Wednesday classes will not meet April 4; and Thursday classes will not meet January 25, February 1, March 29 or April 5. Monday classes meet for 15 weeks, Wednesday classes meet for 17 weeks, and Thursday classes meet for 14 weeks. Classes are available for ages 3 through teens. Times and prices vary. For more information, please consult the Spring & Summer 2017 Park Program Guide.
  • Date:
    November 6, 2017
  • Time:
    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Website:
    https://www.facebook.com/GoshenParksRecreation/
  • Location:
    Goshen Park Office 607 W. Plymouth Avenue in Goshen
  • Contact:
    Goshen Parks & Recreation (574) 534-2901
  • EMail:
    goshenparks@goshencity.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    November 6-November 19, 2017
  • Fees/Admission:
    Varies
Nov 6 Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County Open House
Climb Aboard the Habitat Express!

You are invited to the Habitat ReStore to meet our new Executive Director, learn about upcoming projects and events, and tour our ReStore all while enjoying hors d' oeuvres.

?Please RSVP by Friday, October 27 to edna@habitatec.com or by calling her at 574-533-6109.
  • Date:
    November 6, 2017
  • Time:
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location:
    Habitat ReStore
    2910 Elkhart Road
    ?Goshen, IN  46526
  • Contact:
    edna@habitatec.com
  • EMail:
    info@habitatec.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Monday, November 6, 2017
    5 PM - 7 PM
Nov 7 #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:
    November 7, 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.
Nov 8 CFO Summit by Kruggel Lawton CPAs
The CFO Summit presented by Kruggel Lawton CPAs will take place on Wednesday, November 8, at Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center in Middlebury. This full-day program features a range of timely topics geared towards busy financial managers in senior accounting positions. Join us for a day to plug in, recharge, and connect with other professionals in your field. Cost to attend is only $100 per person and includes 8 hours of CPE credit, continental breakfast, and lunch. Breakfast and check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. with sessions starting at 8:00 a.m. Register today at www.klcpas.com/cfosummit or by phone at 574-289-4011. 
  • Date:
    November 8, 2017
  • Time:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.klcpas.com/cfosummit
  • Location:
    Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center, 240 U.S. 20, Middlebury, IN, 45640
  • Contact:
    Erin Bonin ebonin@klcpas.com 574.289.4011
  • EMail:
    ebonin@klcpas.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Wednesday, November 8, 2017
    7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Fees/Admission:
    $100 per person
Nov 10 The Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff
It's time for Red Kettles and Bell Ringing. The Salvation Army Advisory Board welcomes the 2017 Red Kettle Drive Sponsors.
  • Date:
    November 10, 2017
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 11:00 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:
    November 10, 2017
    10:00 am
Nov 11 - Nov 12 Sports Cards and Collectibles Show
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.
  • Date:
    November 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:
    November 11-12, 2017
    10a - 5p
Nov 12 Holiday Open House
  • Date:
    November 12, 2017
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Nov 13 ADULT DIABETES PREVENTION CLASS
Attend this FREE class 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. The class is FREE and open to the public. To register, visit GoshenHealth.com/Find-Events.
  • Date:
    November 13, 2017
  • Time:
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Website:
    http://GoshenHealth.com
  • Location:
    Goshen Heart & Vascular Center, 1855 South Main St., Goshen, IN 46526
  • Contact:
    For more information please call (574) 364-2852.
  • EMail:
    sdoherty@goshenhealth.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Monday, November 13, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
  • Fees/Admission:
    The class is FREE and open to the public. To register, visit GoshenHealth.com/Find-Events. For more information please call (574) 364-2852.
Nov 16 Corporate Retreat Open House
An open house for business managers and leaders to visit and talk with us about corporate retreat activities! Get info on restaurants, the escape room, the virtual reality center, private meeting spaces and specialized corporate training!
  • Date:
    November 16, 2017
  • Time:
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.oldbagfactory.com
  • Location:
    the Old Bag Factory 1100 N Chicago Ave. Goshen, IN 46528
  • Contact:
    Celesta Penney 2nd Floor Candy Store the Old Bag Factory 574-534-2502
  • EMail:
    oldbagfactory@gmail.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    November 16th, 2-5PM
  • Fees/Admission:
    None
Nov 18 Michiana Scale Model & Picture Car Show
Michiana Scale Model Show & Picture Car Show sponsored by DJ Fast Eddie - Registration 10a - 1p, Awards at 4p. Entry $5 1st model, $2 for each additional model, $10 picture entry.  Dash plaques and Giveaways, Drawings and Door Prizes! Contact Ed at 260-273-1447.
  • Date:
    November 18, 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:
    November 18, 2017
    10a - 5p
Nov 18 Silly Safari Show with Snowstorm Steve
Silly Safari Reindeer Reserve Show starring Snowstorm Steve and animals of the North Pole will be at the center court stage at 12:30p.  You can meet Snowstorm Steve and his LIVE Reindeer from 1:15-2:00p.

Come spend the day and enjoy the fun with your family at Concord Mall! Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at 1p, kids are invited to join Santa in the Parade! Santa will be available for visits and photos from 2-5p and will return to the mall on Friday, November 24 at 1:00p.
  • Date:
    November 18, 2017
  • Time:
    12:30 PM - 1:00 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:
    November 18, 2017
    12:30p
Nov 18 Santa's Surprise Visit and Parade
Concord Mall celebrates Santa's Surprise Visit, a special one day event!  Silly Safaris' Reindeer Reserve Show starring Snowstorm Steve and animals of the North Pole will be at the center court stage at 12:30p.  Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at 1p, kids are invited to join Santa in the Parade!  You can meet Snowstorm Steve and his LIVE Reindeer from 1:15-2:00p. Santa will be available for visits and photos from 2-5p and will return to the mall on Friday, November 24 at 1:00p. Come spend the day and enjoy the fun with your family at Concord Mall!
  • Date:
    November 18, 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:
    November 18, 2017
    1p
Nov 20 Open Registration Starts for Youth Dance Classes (Session II)
Priority registration for returning dancers begins November 6 at the Goshen Park Office, and open registration begins November 20. Registration deadline is December 22. All class sizes have limited enrollment, so please register early to ensure availability. This exciting session prepares dancers for the Spring Concert on stage in May. In addition to class instruction, dancers will learn choreography and be involved in costume fittings for the performance. This process requires commitment from dancers for a 14- to 17-week session. A spring concert dance costume, chosen by instructors, will need to be purchased for this session, not to exceed $50. Session II begins the week of January 8, 2018, and goes through May 10, 2018. Monday classes will not meet January 15, February 19 or April 2; Wednesday classes will not meet April 4; and Thursday classes will not meet January 25, February 1, March 29 or April 5. Monday classes meet for 15 weeks, Wednesday classes meet for 17 weeks, and Thursday classes meet for 14 weeks. Classes are available for ages 3 through teens. Times and prices vary. For more information, please consult the Spring & Summer 2017 Park Program Guide.
  • Date:
    November 20, 2017
  • Time:
    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Website:
    https://www.facebook.com/GoshenParksRecreation/
  • Location:
    Goshen Park Office 607 W. Plymouth Avenue in Goshen
  • Contact:
    Goshen Parks & Recreation (574) 534-2901
  • EMail:
    goshenparks@goshencity.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    November 20- December 22, 2017
  • Fees/Admission:
    Varies
Nov 21 #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:
    November 21, 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.
Nov 23 Turkey Stampede Benfiting Faith Mission
8:30a-10K Run; 8:35a-5K Run; 8:40a-Walk; 8:45a-1 mile Walk. $25 if you can "Catch the Turkey!" Ribbons to all finishers. For more information contact StoneSoupPromotions.com for all race details, registration and packet pickup, Paula@StoneSoupPromotions.com or 574-293-1683.
  • Date:
    November 23, 2017
  • Time:
    6:30 AM - 10:30 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:
    November 23, 2017
    6:30a
Nov 23 BLAMMO Concert
BLAMMO will be in concert beginning at 7p.  Bring the family and enjoy shopping while dancing to your favorite songs.
  • Date:
    November 23, 2017
  • Time:
    7:00 PM - 10:00 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:
    November 23, 2017
    7p
Nov 25 Small Business Saturday
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 25th, 2017


It's right around the corner. Celebrate your community with the small businesses that make it special!


 
  • Date:
    November 25, 2017
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday, November 25th, 2017