EMT basic training classes begin Monday, February 5, and run through Saturday, June 16, 2018. This class meets once a week from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. on the second floor of the Community Wellness, High Park building located next to the Goshen Hospital at 1721 South Main Street in Goshen. This course will begin your education into emergency medical services. This includes CPR, trauma, and medical assessment. Required classwork for the EMT basic training is done online so internet access is required.

 

Harvest Community Church invites children ages 4 – 5th grade to experience the ride of a lifetime with God at Rolling River Rampage Vacation Bible School! This white water rafting adventure includes exciting new music, amazing science, creative crafts, fun recreation, and memorable bible stories that will help children know God is always with them as they ride the rapids of life! The adventure runs from June 11 through June 15, from 9:30 a.m. – noon, right here at Harvest Community Church. Register your children for this amazing week by visiting https://www.hccgoshen.org/vbs. Registration is open!

Schedule an appointment at our next Wellness Wednesday screening event. Health screenings can give you important information. They can also identify an illness or serious health condition that may need medical care. Our healthcare professionals will answer your questions and make simple recommendations for a healthier lifestyle. Screenings available: • Blood pressure, pulse and blood oxygen level • Diabetes risk assessment • Bone density heel scan (women over 50 only) • Body mass index • Cholesterol ($20 fee) All screenings are by appointment only, no walk-ins will be accepted. Please call (574) 364-2496 to schedule your appointment.

The CAPS Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Melinda Konrath-Fielding as president and CEO beginning on June 4, 2018. Konrath-Fielding follows Candy Yoder who has served at CAPS for 29 years. Yoder will be joining the Community Foundation of Elkhart County as Chief Program Officer beginning July 1, 2018.

 Konrath-Fielding brings extensive experience in nonprofit leadership. She has a degree in nursing and has served in director of nursing roles at Madison Center and Hospital as well as the St. Joseph County Health Department. Konrath-Fielding spent the last 13 years as president/CEO of Northern Indiana Maternal & Child Health Network, an organization she co-founded. She brings experience in grant management, strategic planning and organizational development. She was drawn to the CAPS opportunity to further extend her impact.

“Melinda’s proven leadership and organizational skills fit well with the demands and expectations of the President and CEO role at CAPS,” said CAPS Board Chair Brian Hall. “She has a heart for others, making her an ideal candidate for (our organization). We are thrilled to have found such a strong candidate to lead us into the future.”

“I’m am very excited to work with the board in accomplishing the mission of CAPS,” said Konrath-Fielding. “The prevention and advocacy work performed at CAPS is so important in protecting and supporting our children and families. I look forward to continuing the great work that is performed at CAPS.”

Under new leadership, CAPS will maintain its mission to reduce child abuse in Elkhart. The organization will continue to develop key partnerships across all communities with leaders, businesses, schools, churches, residents, neighbors and friends to ensure every child receives the opportunity for healthy growth and development.

FREE event Be a super hero – have super health! Visit the Get UP and GOshen tent at Kerry’s Kids 14th Annual Kids’ and Teens’ Triathlon to learn how to have super health! Collect various “super powers” by exploring fun, interactive learning stations on nutrition, fitness, mental health, wellness and safety. Accumulate enough super powers to earn your very own super hero cape and mask! Fun for the whole family! We will have games, an obstacle course, giveaways and each family will get $10 Goshen Health Bucks to use at the Goshen Farmers Market. Wear a super hero costume to be entered into a drawing to win fun prizes. Parking At Goshen Middle School, Plymouth Avenue will be closed between the school and the park Registration Day of event from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in the Goshen Health tent

SHIRLEY’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION TO BENEFIT GOSHEN PUBLIC LIBRARY June 16 celebration to include buy-one-get-one specials, a free coloring contest, and more. GOSHEN, Ind. – Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn Company will donate 100% of sales at its Goshen location to the Goshen Public Library during Shirley’s Birthday Celebration on June 16. The day’s activities will include buy-one-get-one specials, a free coloring contest, story time, and free theatre style popcorn for customers who dress like their favorite book character. The annual celebration will be held on Saturday, June 16 at Shirley’s in downtown Goshen located at 106 N. Main St. “As a brand, Shirley’s is committed to reading and literacy,” said Kate Leaman, Shirley’s Goshen store owner. “We are proud to support our local public library with the day’s full schedule of offers and events.” Customers of all ages are invited to participate in a free coloring contest in-store on June 16 and receive a copy of the original story book, “Timothy Troyer Tries Toast.” The book’s awardwinning illustrator, Jenny Hanf, created the coloring page, which customers can pick up in-store or download at bit.ly/shirleyscoloringpage. At 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5 p.m., Goshen store owner Kate Leaman will host a free story time for children. Additionally, customers are invited to participate in a book drive with new or gently used books to be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Goshen. Guests who visit the store on Shirley’s birthday dressed as their favorite book character will receive a free cone of theatre style popcorn. Social media followers can vote online for their favorite costume after the event, with the winner receiving a $25 Shirley’s gift card. Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn Company was founded in Bluffton, Ohio, in 2009 and currently has corporate and franchise locations in Indiana, Ohio and Virginia. Since 2014, Shirley’s family of franchisees have donated more than $35,000 to reading and literacy organizations in their communities.

Saturday, June 16 Promotions
• 100% of sales donated to the Goshen Public Library • Buy one bag of popcorn, get one bag FREE (equal or lesser value, limit two free bags)
• FREE coloring contest, all participants receive free copies of “Timothy Troyer Tries Toast” picture book and random prize drawing
. FREE Theatre Style popcorn for customers dressed as their favorite book character with a chance to win a $25 Shirley’s gift card
• Story time with owner Kate Leaman reading “Timothy Troyer Tries Toast” at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. • New and gently used book drive to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Goshen 

FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.shirleyspopcorn.com www.shirleysfranchising.com

23rd Annual Golf Scramble June 18 - Christiana Creek         Lunch at 11 am, Shotgun Start at 12:15 pm. Includes cart, snacks, games, and prizes. Only $300 per foursome! Field is limited to 32 Teams and we already have one third of the roster filled, so don't wait!   Sponsorships Available! CLICK FOR MORE!                       Special Thanks to our Major Sponsor     Questions? (574) 875-5158 or info@elkhartcancer.org   CLICK FOR INFO

 

Cancer Resources for Elkhart County, Inc. | 23971 US Highway 33, Elkhart, IN 46517

Businesses that export have more revenue, are more profitable and create more jobs than non-exporters yet many small businesses are reluctant. Why? Not knowing how to get started, not understanding regulatory issues, and fears of not getting paid are common concerns. This workshop addresses those key issues and more. Export 101 is tailored for both businesses currently exporting and looking to expand as well as businesses new to the exporting process. Export 101 offers insight into:

Export procedures and organization 
International logistics 
Managing payment risk and financing the sale 
SBA export programs and resources 
Legal considerations 
Building an overseas infrastructure 
US Government export resources 
Connecting to global markets

Gain expert insight from:
BKD
​ Export Import Bank of the United States
Huntington National Bank
Indiana District Export Council
Indiana Small Business Development Center
UPS
U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Small Business Administration

When: Thursday, June 28, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Where: IU South Bend Student Activities Center, room 225 941 20th Street South Bend, IN 46615

Cost: $65, includes morning and afternoon beverages and lunch

Register: https://www.eventbrite .com/e/export-101- tickets-46776482719

Contact: Alan Steele NC Indiana SBDC 574.520.4291 asteele@isbdc.org

Oakwood Resort Serves as Host Site for Wooden Boat Show
Syracuse, IN - June 6, 2018 - Trip Advisor® Certificate of Excellence winner, Oakwood Resort announces their pier area and boat slips will once again serve as the host site for the Wawasee Wooden Boat Show.  The show is scheduled to take place Saturday, June 30, 2018, from 10:00am until 4:00pm.  There will be a late day Thunder Run around Lake Wawasee, Indiana’s largest natural lake, for those wishing to participate but the event will not include any formal judging of the boats. 
Food and beverage service will be available through The Pier and Back Porch Restaurant.  Additionally, there will be an on-land display area for those who prefer to leave their boat parked on a trailer.  The Wawasee Wooden Boat Show is open to all participants and spectators and no pre-registration is required.  Anyone who wishes to participate, however, is asked to please contact the event organizers at WawaseeWoodenBoats@gmail.com so they may plan accordingly. 
          “These beautiful boats are definitely a sight to behold!” stated General Manager, Tamra Henry.  “We’re really looking forward to serving as host site for the day.”
Oakwood Resort is beautifully positioned in Syracuse on the edge of Lake Wawasee, Indiana’s largest natural lake.  Offering 77 spacious guest rooms, 35,000 square feet of meeting space, a waterfront restaurant and full-service salon and spa, the 27-acre resort has become a premier northern Indiana destination for corporate clients, families and leisure travelers.    
For additional information regarding Oakwood Resort, please call (574) 457-7100 or visit the website at OakwoodResort.com.  For specific details pertaining to the Wooden Boat Show, contact the event organizers at WawaseeWoodenBoats@gmail.com.

5^th Annual Bottlecaps & Corks, to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Elkhart County
 
Elkhart, IN—June 6, 2018-Searching for the best way to celebrate summer? Look no further than Bottlecaps & Corks- Michiana’s ONLY Amateur Tasting Competition and Fundraiser on June 30^th from 5:00-9:00 pm (5-6pm for VIP & 6-9pm for G/A) at Wellfield Botanic Gardens in Elkhart. You can sample dozens of locally homemade beers, ciders, meads, and wines. Enjoy LIVE music from Wilson’s Reservoir from 6-8pm, eat from local food trucks and vendors and come take in the scenery at the botanic gardens!
 
Your ticket price will not only get you into the event, but it will also help to make a big impact on the lives of our youth here in Elkhart County.   All proceeds from the event will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Elkhart County and its mission of providing local youth with mentors through our community and site based programs.
 
This is the 5^th year for the annual event, founded by local wine maker Andrew Hicks when he was on the board at Big Brothers Big Sisters. “You will find a lot of quality cabs, zins, and IPAs at the event, but another cool aspect is serving something unique and different to see how other people like it,” says Hicks. “As a ticket holder, it’s fun to test your palate.”
 
It’s not too late to enter your mix for tasting! All entries will be judged by local professionals & attendees will have the chance to vote for their favorites, with winners in the People’s Choice competition announced at the end of the night. 
 
Tickets are on sale now and are $60 for VIP, $40 for general admission, $45 at the door & $20 for designated drivers. For more information or to purchase admission tickets, visit www.bbbselkhart.org/Bottlecaps&Corks or call the BBBSEC office at 574-830-5013.  You can also email info@bbbselkhart.org.  

Join us for the 5th annual Bottlecaps & Corks, Michiana's only amateur tasting event!
 
Bottlecaps & Corks features numerous locally made beers, hard ciders, wines & mead. Live music from Wilson's Reservoir from 6-8pm & local food vendors. All proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Elkhart County.
 
Come & vote for the People's Choice Winner!
 
Tickets are available now: at www.bbbselkhart.org/Bottlecaps&Corks
 
Must be 21 to enter. Please bring a valid ID
 
Do you make a killer Cabernet or the perfect pale ale? Brewers and vintners can enter their best brews! You'll get the chance to show off your beer or wine, get feedback from local professional judges & more!
 
Download your registration packet here: http://bit.ly/2018BCC_bvEntryForm