Events for October 2018

Goshen Chamber of Commerce
Oct 1 Group Guitar Lessons at Constant Spring
Hey Michiana! Are you interested in learning guitar and meeting new people? How about with an awesome community in a relaxed bar atmosphere? Starting Monday, October 1st at 6 PM there will be group guitar lessons hosted at Constant Spring in Goshen. Your instructor is Cory Fournier - a professional instructor with over 25 years of experience! Here's how it works! -The lessons start Monday, October 1st, 2018 and are every Monday evening from 6-8:30 PM and the first lesson is only $9.99! -Every single lesson includes a complimentary beverage from the bar! -During the week you will have access to Cory to ask questions about the lessons on our private Facebook group -We will also be recording every single lesson so you can review during the week, PLUS, -Cory will be posting a recap video going over the essentials from the previous week and touching on what will be happening the following Monday. This is a fantastic way to make the most of your Monday evenings. Not only is it an awesome time to meet people and make friends, but genuinely learn how to play the guitar well in a relaxed and fun bar environment! If you have any questions whatsoever I want you to feel welcome to contact me either by email or phone! Otherwise please feel free to take a look at our website: http://SipStrums.com I'm super excited for these recurring lessons and meeting new people and I'm looking forward to hearing from you!
  • Date:
    October 1, 2018
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Website:
    http://SipStrums.com
  • Location:
    Constant Spring, Goshen IN
  • Contact:
    Joel Bechlem: 574-327-4878 SipStrums@Gmail.com
  • EMail:
    SipStrums@Gmail.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Lessons Start Monday, October 1st at 6 PM and occur every Monday (except during Holidays) until the last week in January.
  • Fees/Admission:
    The first lesson is only $10 and includes a free beverage. Subsequent lessons can be purchased as a package for a discount or individually.
Oct 2 Feature Films from Iran
Be introduced to recent Iranian history and culture; demonstrate the prominence of Iranian cinema in international circles; and help us see the reality and appeal of Iran and Iranians, despite the demonizing of the country in recent American politics. After a short introduction to the film and its director, we will view and discuss the film. The four feature films we will view are: Children of Heaven, The Lizard, A Separation, The Salesman. Ervin Beck, Professor Emeritus of English at Goshen College, and his wife Phyllis, taught at the International Community School in Teheran, Iran. This class is four days: Oct. 2, 4, 9 & 11. Register at http://life-learn.org/ or call 574-535-7566.
  • Date:
    October 2, 2018
  • Time:
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://life-learn.org/
  • Location:
    Greencroft Goshen Community Center, 1820 Greencroft Blvd.
  • Contact:
    Linford Martin 574-536-8244
  • EMail:
    lifelonglearning@live.com
  • Fees/Admission:
    $40
Oct 8 Group Guitar Lessons at Constant Spring
Hey Michiana! Are you interested in learning guitar and meeting new people? How about with an awesome community in a relaxed bar atmosphere? Starting Monday, October 1st at 6 PM there will be group guitar lessons hosted at Constant Spring in Goshen. Your instructor is Cory Fournier - a professional instructor with over 25 years of experience! Here's how it works! -The lessons start Monday, October 1st, 2018 and are every Monday evening from 6-8:30 PM and the first lesson is only $9.99! -Every single lesson includes a complimentary beverage from the bar! -During the week you will have access to Cory to ask questions about the lessons on our private Facebook group -We will also be recording every single lesson so you can review during the week, PLUS, -Cory will be posting a recap video going over the essentials from the previous week and touching on what will be happening the following Monday. This is a fantastic way to make the most of your Monday evenings. Not only is it an awesome time to meet people and make friends, but genuinely learn how to play the guitar well in a relaxed and fun bar environment! If you have any questions whatsoever I want you to feel welcome to contact me either by email or phone! Otherwise please feel free to take a look at our website: http://SipStrums.com I'm super excited for these recurring lessons and meeting new people and I'm looking forward to hearing from you!
  • Date:
    October 8, 2018
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Website:
    http://SipStrums.com
  • Location:
    Constant Spring, Goshen IN
  • Contact:
    Joel Bechlem: 574-327-4878 SipStrums@Gmail.com
  • EMail:
    SipStrums@Gmail.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Lessons Start Monday, October 1st at 6 PM and occur every Monday (except during Holidays) until the last week in January.
  • Fees/Admission:
    The first lesson is only $10 and includes a free beverage. Subsequent lessons can be purchased as a package for a discount or individually.
Oct 9 Open House - 213 S 7th St
The third property in Lacasa’s East Lincoln Crossroads Revitalization (ELCR) project is renovated and ready to be leased. Lacasa will celebrate this milestone with an open house at 213 S. 7th St. in Goshen on Tuesday, October 9 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. The public is invited to attend and see this beautifully renovated property.
  • Date:
    October 9, 2018
  • Time:
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Website:
    https://www.facebook.com/events/354613085278352/
  • Location:
    213 S 7th St.
    Goshen, IN 26528
  • Contact:
    Heidi Stoltzfus McHugh
  • EMail:
    heidi.mchugh@lacasainc.net
  • Date/Time Details:
    4 to 6 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free Admission
Oct 9 #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:
    October 9, 2018
  • 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.
Oct 11 Connect @4 - Laser Accents, Inc.
Please join us for our last Connect @4 for the 2018 year!
Hosted by:

Laser Accents, Inc.
Come and see what Laser Accents is all about!


Laser Accents has been locally owned and operated for 31 years.
Besides engraved awards and personalized gifts, Laser Accents also makes badges, nameplates and tags for electrical and industrial applications.

Come and network with fellow chamber member!
  • Date:
    October 11, 2018
  • Time:
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location:
    Laser Accents, Inc.
    929 Lincolnway East, US 33
    Goshen, IN   46526
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday, October 11th, 2018
    4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    N/C For Chamber Members
Oct 15 Forest People Stories
We'll examine our relationship to trees and forests through story, in fairytales, mythology, legends, and in our own spiritual heritage. Next we'll think about ways the vast New World forests affected colonizers and shaped attitudes today. We'll ponder how forests lurk in our memory and what they have meant to us. Finally, we'll widen the lens a bit to look at our place, Goshen, and tell the forest/tree story of our bio-geography. Story-telling participation will be encouraged throughout! Aaron Sawatsky Kingsley is the Goshen City Forester. This class is four days: Oct. 15, 17, 22 & 24. Register at http://life-learn.org/ or call 574-535-7566.
  • Date:
    October 15, 2018
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Website:
    http://life-learn.org/
  • Location:
    Greencroft Goshen Community Center, 1820 Greencroft Blvd.
  • Contact:
    Linford Martin 574-536-8244
  • EMail:
    lifelonglearning@live.com
  • Fees/Admission:
    $40
Oct 15 Frightening feet
Overcoming challenges of foot care for people with diabetes. We will offer foot checks and teach how to give feet that extra TLC so they aren't frightening! FREE class for adults with diabetes. No registration is required. For more information, call (574) 364-2746.
  • Date:
    October 15, 2018
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.GoshenHealth.com
  • Location:
    Heart & Vascular Wellness Classroom, 2nd floor 1855 S. Main Street, Suite C, Goshen, IN 46526
  • Contact:
    For more information, call (574) 364-2746.
  • EMail:
    sdoherty@goshenhealth.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Monday, October 15, 2018 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
  • Fees/Admission:
    FREE class for adults with diabetes. No registration is required.
Oct 15 Group Guitar Lessons at Constant Spring
Hey Michiana! Are you interested in learning guitar and meeting new people? How about with an awesome community in a relaxed bar atmosphere? Starting Monday, October 1st at 6 PM there will be group guitar lessons hosted at Constant Spring in Goshen. Your instructor is Cory Fournier - a professional instructor with over 25 years of experience! Here's how it works! -The lessons start Monday, October 1st, 2018 and are every Monday evening from 6-8:30 PM and the first lesson is only $9.99! -Every single lesson includes a complimentary beverage from the bar! -During the week you will have access to Cory to ask questions about the lessons on our private Facebook group -We will also be recording every single lesson so you can review during the week, PLUS, -Cory will be posting a recap video going over the essentials from the previous week and touching on what will be happening the following Monday. This is a fantastic way to make the most of your Monday evenings. Not only is it an awesome time to meet people and make friends, but genuinely learn how to play the guitar well in a relaxed and fun bar environment! If you have any questions whatsoever I want you to feel welcome to contact me either by email or phone! Otherwise please feel free to take a look at our website: http://SipStrums.com I'm super excited for these recurring lessons and meeting new people and I'm looking forward to hearing from you!
  • Date:
    October 15, 2018
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Website:
    http://SipStrums.com
  • Location:
    Constant Spring, Goshen IN
  • Contact:
    Joel Bechlem: 574-327-4878 SipStrums@Gmail.com
  • EMail:
    SipStrums@Gmail.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Lessons Start Monday, October 1st at 6 PM and occur every Monday (except during Holidays) until the last week in January.
  • Fees/Admission:
    The first lesson is only $10 and includes a free beverage. Subsequent lessons can be purchased as a package for a discount or individually.
Oct 22 Group Guitar Lessons at Constant Spring
Hey Michiana! Are you interested in learning guitar and meeting new people? How about with an awesome community in a relaxed bar atmosphere? Starting Monday, October 1st at 6 PM there will be group guitar lessons hosted at Constant Spring in Goshen. Your instructor is Cory Fournier - a professional instructor with over 25 years of experience! Here's how it works! -The lessons start Monday, October 1st, 2018 and are every Monday evening from 6-8:30 PM and the first lesson is only $9.99! -Every single lesson includes a complimentary beverage from the bar! -During the week you will have access to Cory to ask questions about the lessons on our private Facebook group -We will also be recording every single lesson so you can review during the week, PLUS, -Cory will be posting a recap video going over the essentials from the previous week and touching on what will be happening the following Monday. This is a fantastic way to make the most of your Monday evenings. Not only is it an awesome time to meet people and make friends, but genuinely learn how to play the guitar well in a relaxed and fun bar environment! If you have any questions whatsoever I want you to feel welcome to contact me either by email or phone! Otherwise please feel free to take a look at our website: http://SipStrums.com I'm super excited for these recurring lessons and meeting new people and I'm looking forward to hearing from you!
  • Date:
    October 22, 2018
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Website:
    http://SipStrums.com
  • Location:
    Constant Spring, Goshen IN
  • Contact:
    Joel Bechlem: 574-327-4878 SipStrums@Gmail.com
  • EMail:
    SipStrums@Gmail.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Lessons Start Monday, October 1st at 6 PM and occur every Monday (except during Holidays) until the last week in January.
  • Fees/Admission:
    The first lesson is only $10 and includes a free beverage. Subsequent lessons can be purchased as a package for a discount or individually.
Oct 23 #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:
    October 23, 2018
  • 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.
Oct 24 RSM Executive Summit
Please join us on Wednesday, Oct. 24, as we explore key questions and issues that businesses are facing during these uncertain times. We will address the evolving political and economic landscape in a post-tax reform environment, as well as how to drive innovation and growth in today’s business climate and how to position your company as a leader for future growth. RSM US LLP is pleased to offer up to five CPE credits for attending this event.
  • Date:
    October 24, 2018
  • Time:
    7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://response.rsmus.com/NorthernIndianaExecSummit102418?src=GC
  • Location:
    Duncan Student Center University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN 46556
  • Contact:
    Sheila Brown 574.296.3780
  • EMail:
    sheila.brown@rsmus.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Wednesday, October 24, 2018, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    $100, $50 of which will be donated to a preselected charity. You will be redirected to the payment site upon registering.
Oct 26 Trun or Treat
Trunk or Treat Star Wars Style! A Fun, FREE, Family Event Friday, October 26 @ 6:30-8pm Get your picture taken with Darth Vader or Princess Leia! If it rains, we will be inside. Sponsored by Kingdom Kids Early Learning Center at Faith United Methodist Church, 22045 CR 18, Goshen (Beside IVY Tech)
  • Date:
    October 26, 2018
  • Time:
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.faithumc.com
  • Location:
    Faith United Methodist Church 22045 CR 18, Goshen
  • Contact:
    Faith UMC 574-875-4438
  • EMail:
    elkhartfaith@faithumc.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    October 26, 2018 @ 6:30-8pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Oct 29 Selected ‘Neglected’ New Testament Women
This course will focus on selected women from the New Testament. Many of them we will recognize, but we don’t know much about. We will review each woman’s story as it appears in scripture and dig deeper to learn more about who each neglected woman was, what she teaches us and what new understandings we might glean. Our intention is to help resurrect, unbind, and breathe new life into these New Testament women. June Alliman Yoder is the Professor Emerita of Communication and Preaching. This course is four days: Oct. 29 & 31 and Nov. 5 & 7. Register at http://life-learn.org/ or call 574-535-7566.
  • Date:
    October 29, 2018
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Website:
    http://life-learn.org/
  • Location:
    Greencroft Goshen Community Center, 1820 Greencroft Blvd.
  • Contact:
    Linford Martin 574-536-8244
  • EMail:
    lifelonglearning@live.com
  • Fees/Admission:
    $40
Oct 29 Group Guitar Lessons at Constant Spring
Hey Michiana! Are you interested in learning guitar and meeting new people? How about with an awesome community in a relaxed bar atmosphere? Starting Monday, October 1st at 6 PM there will be group guitar lessons hosted at Constant Spring in Goshen. Your instructor is Cory Fournier - a professional instructor with over 25 years of experience! Here's how it works! -The lessons start Monday, October 1st, 2018 and are every Monday evening from 6-8:30 PM and the first lesson is only $9.99! -Every single lesson includes a complimentary beverage from the bar! -During the week you will have access to Cory to ask questions about the lessons on our private Facebook group -We will also be recording every single lesson so you can review during the week, PLUS, -Cory will be posting a recap video going over the essentials from the previous week and touching on what will be happening the following Monday. This is a fantastic way to make the most of your Monday evenings. Not only is it an awesome time to meet people and make friends, but genuinely learn how to play the guitar well in a relaxed and fun bar environment! If you have any questions whatsoever I want you to feel welcome to contact me either by email or phone! Otherwise please feel free to take a look at our website: http://SipStrums.com I'm super excited for these recurring lessons and meeting new people and I'm looking forward to hearing from you!
  • Date:
    October 29, 2018
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Website:
    http://SipStrums.com
  • Location:
    Constant Spring, Goshen IN
  • Contact:
    Joel Bechlem: 574-327-4878 SipStrums@Gmail.com
  • EMail:
    SipStrums@Gmail.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Lessons Start Monday, October 1st at 6 PM and occur every Monday (except during Holidays) until the last week in January.
  • Fees/Admission:
    The first lesson is only $10 and includes a free beverage. Subsequent lessons can be purchased as a package for a discount or individually.