Apr 19 Friday
Goshen Theater Education Department is proud to bring Youth Mental Health First Aid certification to the community of Goshen on May 4, 2024, from 9:00AM-2:00PM.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an early intervention public education program. This class teaches you to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in children and adolescence ages 12 - 18.
This Certification is provided by the Elkhart County Health Department, and through the support of NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness. The content of this workshop is very similar to an Adult Mental Health First Aid certification.
Goshen Theater Education Department invites Educators, Directors, Administrators, and Caring Citizens of all backgrounds to join us in this vital training to better serve the Youth of Goshen and Elkhart County. You must be 18 years or older to register for this certification. A $25 registration fee includes your training, certification, and lunch provided on the day of training. Participants must be able to complete a two hour self-paced online course before the in-person training on May 4, 2024.
Register Here:https://goshentheater.wufoo.com/forms/youth-mental-health-first-aid-certification-r16w93080qq9qrr/
There are only twenty-four spots available for this certification course. Should spots fill, a wait-list will be created on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration closes on April 12, 2024 at 11:59PM.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact our Education Director at GTDC@GoshenTheater.org or 574-312-3701.
Tickets are on sale now for the MCHS Museum’s first annual Casino Night Fundraiser, to be held on April 19th at the historic REES Theatre. Take a trip back in time with us to the Pine Tree Inn, Plymouth’s notorious Prohibition era Speakeasy. Be prepared for fun, games of chance and a few surprises! You’ll play craps, blackjack, poker and roulette in a perfect Art Deco setting. Grab your squeeze, put on your glad rags and mingle with the swells in our fancy Juice Joint.
In addition to the game prizes, we will have a silent auction featuring items donated by local businesses and individuals. There will be something for everyone! Funds raised will support this year’s programming.
The party starts on April 19th at 6 p.m., and tickets are available at the Museum. Sponsorship opportunities are still available, and all donations are appreciated! Tickets are $50 and includerefreshments, music from Jack Shellac Gramophone DJ and $25 in chips. Cash Bar. Call 574-936-2306 for more information.
Apr 20 Saturday
Pears Mill, an 1857 water-powered mill in Buchanan, Michigan’s downtown National Register Historic District, is open 9am to 1 pm each Saturday this summer. The mill is adjacent to the Buchanan Farmers’ Market, which is operating at the same time. There is no charge.
Each Saturday, take a step back in time. Visit Pears Mill, an 1857 water-powered mill. Located in Buchanan, Michigan’s downtown Historic District. The mill is adjacent to Buchanan Farmers Market. Frequent demonstrations. Pears Mill is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday from May 6th through Labor Day. There is no charge
This spring, self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet returns to the Golden State for the 29th Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. The book event will occur at the University of Southern California, LA, on April 20-21, 2024.
The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is the largest book fair in the country. It celebrates literature, people, and talent. The free indoor and outdoor community event includes over 300 exhibitors and more than 500 authors. Everyone is welcome to experience storytelling in all its forms and revel in the music, arts, panel discussions, and brilliant conversations. Its family-friendly fun activities include author readings, book giveaways, and educational activities.
ReadersMagnet's participation in the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books allows its authors to showcase their books to a wide variety of audiences — this provides a platform for RM and its authors to connect with potential partners, collaborators, and readers.
ReadersMagnet prepares exciting activities for its valued authors and visitors, starting with its compelling book signing sessions, interactive mini confab, and thrilling Scavenger Hunt where lucky winners can win a brand-new Kindle and more. These activities provide valuable insights into industry trends, best practices, and emerging opportunities that can help the company and its authors stay ahead of the competition.
Take a moment to visit ReadersMagnet's exhibit booth number 225 and discover hundreds of new and exciting titles by new and established authors from America and worldwide. If you have any questions or would like further information, please don't hesitate to call us at 1-800-805-0762, email us at events@readersmagnet.com, or visit www.readersmagnet.com.
Join us for another free, family-friendly Earth Day celebration!Come enjoy:FREE NATIVE TREE GiveawaySpring Seeds & Starters Plant ExchangeLIVE FISH DEMO at City Aquatics BoothLocal Food VendorKids ActivitiesVariety of booths by local organizations and vendors...and more!Booths include:- Elkhart Soil & Water Conservation District- Elkhart Parks Department- Wellspring Solar- Foxwood Wildlife Rehabilitation- Check back for updates!Food VendorsFind more information at www.elkhartindiana.org/EarthDay, email EECMail@coei.org or call 574-293-5070Located at 1717 E. Lusher Ave. in Elkhart!To volunteer for the event, sign up here: https://signup.com/go/dApBMevVolunteers get first pick of trees (limit one per household; must pick up before event) and lunch and snacks provided.
Bridgman's Shoreline Resilience Committee invites the public to its Earth Day Celebration and beach clean up. Organized in cooperation with the Great Lakes Alliance, Bridgman is joining dozens of other lakeshore communities in raising awareness about issues about the health of the Great Lakes and engaging in a hands - on activity of gathering and categorizing waste that washes up on the beach. Our featured speaker this year is Anne Smith, Coastal Project Engineer, who has extensive experience with the Army Corps of Engineers and Michigan's Oceanic Laboratory.
Rock Steady Boxing Michiana will be celebrating it's8th anniversary on April 20th at the Morris Park Country Club in South Bend with emcee Gary Sieber. Rock Steady Boxing Michiana supports people living with Parkinson's Disease through a specialized strength training, flexibility and multitasking.
The event will feature guest speakers and live and silent auctions.
Mike Vial is a singer-songwriter based in Ann Arbor, MI. His music captures an appreciation for classic songwriters (like James Taylor, Jim Croce, and Cats Stevens) to new American voices (like Ari Hest, Ben Gibbard, and William Fitzsimmons).
For eight years, Mike embraced music part-time while teaching high school English in a rural town of Michigan. He released two CDs, one with producer Dan Achen (City and Colour; Feist), between a busy schedule of teaching high school English and grading essays.
In 2011, Mike left his teaching position to focus on music. He now tours extensively, playing 150-200 shows a year. Mike has showcased for Folk Alliance (SERFA, FARM) and opened for songwriting heroes, like Brooks Williams, Ellis Paul, Ronny Cox, and Graham Parker. He won the Ypsilanti Songwriting Festival award (2010) and the Blue Owl Songwriting award (2014).
He now tours with The Great Lake Effect band.
Come experience the remarkable story of the "Blue Sox", South Bend's women's professional baseball team. Written by Lucinda Moriarty and Jim Geisel and performed by Alyssandra Howe and Andrea Hutslar, this inspiring narrative follows the lives of the women who broke barriers and became legends in a sport that was predomintntly male-dominated. It’s a tribute to courage and determination of the women who played for the Blue Sox and made history.
Saturday, April 20 at 7:30pm and Sunday, April 21 at 2:00 pm. Performed by the Acting Ensemble.