Community Calendar

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

🎨 12th Annual For the Love of Art Fair
February 7–8, 2025
Century Center • Downtown South Bend, Indiana

Join us in the heart of Downtown South Bend for the 12th Annual For the Love of Art Fair—a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and inspiration. This two-day event brings together an exciting mix of talented local and national artists showcasing exceptional works, including paintings, sculptures, jewelry, mixed media, and more.

Stroll through curated artist booths, discover one-of-a-kind pieces for your home or collection, and enjoy live music throughout the weekend as you experience the region’s premier art fair.

Whether you’re an avid art collector or simply looking for a fun and inspiring weekend activity, For the Love of Art Fair is an event you won’t want to miss.

📍 Location: Century Center, South Bend, IN
📅 Dates: February 7–8, 2025
Saturday 10 am to 5pm Sunday 11am - 4pm

Come celebrate creativity. Be inspired. Support the arts in our community.

Ages 8-18yrs are invited to join us for a three week puppetry workshop. Design, Build, and Perform with your puppet. There will be a final performance on March 28, at 2PM. This class is limited to 12 students!

​​March 7 & 14, 2-3:30PM – Design & Build

Build your own puppet (think Sesame St.) with artist Amanda Wagner, owner of Young at Art studio!

March 21, 2-3:30PM – Puppetry 101

Learn to bring your puppet to life with Goshen Theater Education Director Katie Barnes (I’m still waiting to hear back from Jonathan Bontrager-Waite on if he’s able to teach this class, but until then…) Create a short performance to share on stage!

March 28, 2PM Final Performance

Public Performance featuring you and your puppet!

Tuition
$75 (Financial Aid available)
Students receive two free tickets to the final performance with registration, as well as all materials to build their puppets.

Ages 8-18yrs are invited to join us for a three week puppetry workshop. Design, Build, and Perform with your puppet. There will be a final performance on March 28, at 2PM. This class is limited to 12 students!

​​March 7 & 14, 2-3:30PM – Design & Build

Build your own puppet (think Sesame St.) with artist Amanda Wagner, owner of Young at Art studio!

March 21, 2-3:30PM – Puppetry 101

Learn to bring your puppet to life with Goshen Theater Education Director Katie Barnes (I’m still waiting to hear back from Jonathan Bontrager-Waite on if he’s able to teach this class, but until then…) Create a short performance to share on stage!

March 28, 2PM Final Performance

Public Performance featuring you and your puppet!

Tuition
$75 (Financial Aid available)
Students receive two free tickets to the final performance with registration, as well as all materials to build their puppets.

Ages 8-18yrs are invited to join us for a three week puppetry workshop. Design, Build, and Perform with your puppet. There will be a final performance on March 28, at 2PM. This class is limited to 12 students!

​​March 7 & 14, 2-3:30PM – Design & Build

Build your own puppet (think Sesame St.) with artist Amanda Wagner, owner of Young at Art studio!

March 21, 2-3:30PM – Puppetry 101

Learn to bring your puppet to life with Goshen Theater Education Director Katie Barnes (I’m still waiting to hear back from Jonathan Bontrager-Waite on if he’s able to teach this class, but until then…) Create a short performance to share on stage!

March 28, 2PM Final Performance

Public Performance featuring you and your puppet!

Tuition
$75 (Financial Aid available)
Students receive two free tickets to the final performance with registration, as well as all materials to build their puppets.

Ages 8-18yrs are invited to join us for a three week puppetry workshop. Design, Build, and Perform with your puppet. There will be a final performance on March 28, at 2PM. This class is limited to 12 students!

​​March 7 & 14, 2-3:30PM – Design & Build

Build your own puppet (think Sesame St.) with artist Amanda Wagner, owner of Young at Art studio!

March 21, 2-3:30PM – Puppetry 101

Learn to bring your puppet to life with Goshen Theater Education Director Katie Barnes (I’m still waiting to hear back from Jonathan Bontrager-Waite on if he’s able to teach this class, but until then…) Create a short performance to share on stage!

March 28, 2PM Final Performance

Public Performance featuring you and your puppet!

Tuition
$75 (Financial Aid available)
Students receive two free tickets to the final performance with registration, as well as all materials to build their puppets.

Ages 8-18yrs are invited to join us for a three week puppetry workshop. Design, Build, and Perform with your puppet. There will be a final performance on March 28, at 2PM. This class is limited to 12 students!

​​March 7 & 14, 2-3:30PM – Design & Build

Build your own puppet (think Sesame St.) with artist Amanda Wagner, owner of Young at Art studio!

March 21, 2-3:30PM – Puppetry 101

Learn to bring your puppet to life with Goshen Theater Education Director Katie Barnes (I’m still waiting to hear back from Jonathan Bontrager-Waite on if he’s able to teach this class, but until then…) Create a short performance to share on stage!

March 28, 2PM Final Performance

Public Performance featuring you and your puppet!

Tuition
$75 (Financial Aid available)
Students receive two free tickets to the final performance with registration, as well as all materials to build their puppets.

Produced in partnership with WVPE.

Join us monthly on the Second Thursday from 5-7 p.m. for Martinis and Music.

Mark your calendar. Register to join us.

The St. Joseph County Department of Health’s EMBER Program (Empowering Moms and Babies through Education and Resilience) is now ONLINE — with live translation available 🙌

That means:
🚗 No transportation stress
👶 No childcare juggling
🛋️ Join from anywhere

📅 Thursdays at 5:30 PM EST (starting February 5)
🩺 Learn from local physicians and trusted experts
🍼 Topics include safe sleep, breastfeeding, maternal mental health, and so much more
🤍 Open to moms at any stage, dads, and support people

📍 Open to families across Indiana
🎁 Incentives available for St. Joseph County residents only

👉 Contact us at mih@sjcindiana.gov or 574-235-9750, option 8 with any questions.

#EMBERProgram #StJosephCountyIN #Indiana
#PregnancySupport #PostpartumSupport #MaternalMentalHealth

a safe space for moms to discuss life after birth.
(Pregnant moms are welcome too.)