Community Calendar

Bring your furry friends to meet Santa Claus! Receive a complimentary professionally taken photo with donation of a pet-related item. Enjoy hot cocoa, available for purchase. Pet-related donations aid PetsConnect!

Christmas in the Village: “Celtic Christmas” — Celebrate the magic of the season featuring two enchanting performances: Saturday, December 6, 2025, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, December 7, 2025, 4:00 p.m. “What a beautiful time of year to share holiday favorites, infused with the spirit and charm of Celtic music—plus a few delightful surprises along the way. Join us for an unforgettable musical journey that blends the warmth of the holidays with the rich traditions of Celtic sound, featuring Vocal Vision, Vocal Vision Youth, Vocal Vibes, members of the Symphony of the Lakes, Grace College’s Lancer Chorus, and a guest performance by Celtic Dancers and Musicians.

Tickets are $12 for seniors and students and $15 for adults. Children 5 and under are free (with any ticket purchase).

Tickets and show times can be found online at https://www.capwarsaw.com/event-list

Elves have hidden ornaments around the St. Joseph County Parks, and they want YOU to embark on a quest to find them! Every Tuesday in December, the elves will unveil clues on the Parks’ Facebook page (facebook.com/sjcparks) to help lead you to the secret ornament hideaways. Join the game, locate the ornaments, snap a photo, and submit them to mgohn@sjcparks.org for a chance to win park prizes!

Our holiday chorus is returning!

Join the women of River Bend Chorus at our Tuesday evenings rehearsals through December 16, and participate with us in any holiday performances... no cost and no expectations.

Whether you're just curious or thinking about becoming a member, this is a great opportunity to find out what it's like to sing with us in a relaxed, welcoming environment. We'd love to have you!

Rehearsal arrival time is 6:45 pm, and warm-ups begin at 7:00 pm. Guests will be excused at 8:30 pm.

To save time, we suggest that first-time visitors fill out our online-registration form https://forms.gle/45pGbH1igyDgcwwv8

Our regular rehearsal space is located in the lower level of St Michael & All Angels Church.

Join the Goshen Public Library and the Council on Aging of Elkhart County for Library Social - a monthly social gathering for older adults in our community.

Each month, meet new people, enjoy coffee and conversation, and dive into engaging activities or presentations!

DECEMBER 10: Enjoy a festive holiday card-making session! Create a few cards to share with your own friends and family, or make extras that we’ll deliver to a local senior home. We’ll also take some time to highlight a couple of useful library services you may enjoy.
No library card needed.

PLEASE RSVP: https://bit.ly/Library-Social-Dec

For more information, call: Goshen Public Library: (574) 533-9531 OR
Council on Aging: (574) 295-1820

Get ready for the holidays with beautiful, handcrafted fair trade items benefiting non-profit organizations! Items include yak wool shawls, cashmere scarves, ear warmers, singing bowls, wool hats, and more.

Vendors and nonprofits include:

Hope Initiative (Nepal)
St. Bakhita Vocational Training Center (Uganda)
Neighbor to Neighbor (South Bend)
Blessed Angels Organization (Kenya)
St. Margaret's House (South Bend)

Cash, credit cards, and Venmo are accepted.

The River Bend Chorus, a women’s barbershop-style chorus, is very excited to announce its upcoming Holiday Concert on Thursday, December 11, at 7:00 pm, featuring all of your festive favorites. The concert will be held at the Church of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church at 53720 Ironwood Road in South Bend. Michiana’s men’s barbershop-style chorus the Valleyaires will join us for this special evening. The concert is a fundraiser for Youth Service Bureau, providing crucial services and programming for at-risk youth. Tickets are $12 and are available at this link: https://www.riverbendchorus.org/a-cappella-christmas-2025 Children under the age of 12 are free. There will also be a raffle to raise additional funds for this worthy organization.

River Bend Chorus is a member of Sweet Adelines International, a worldwide, non-profit organization dedicated to women’s four-part a cappella harmony in the barbershop style.  River Bend Chorus has been singing for over 40 years and draws its members from Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan.

Our elves are hard at work, getting ready for the holiday season. Come out and join us for a merry and bright Holiday Light experience this December, and also check out some of our new and exciting pop up events throughout the month.

Join us in the Miller Auditorium at Goshen Theater on December 12th, for our FREE MOVIE NIGHT showing of “It’s a Wonderful Life” at 7PM!

George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all – and it’s Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence – who then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn’t been for all his good deeds over the years.

Rated: PG
Run Time: 2hr 10min

Admission to this event is free, but donations are encouraged.
Doors open at 6:15pm, and the bar and concession stand will be open.

This event is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Elkhart County; Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency; Community Foundation of St. Joseph County; and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

This 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. Pears Mill is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through Labor Day. There is no charge.