As a public service to area churches and Christian organizations, WFRN sets aside a certain amount of time (and this webspace) for announcements of events which are of interest to all our listeners. The catagories are:
1. Church Events: This is a free event where a free-will offering may be taken
2. Community Events: This is a free event with no ticket charge. It may be a fund raiser with the proceeds going to a project within the community.
3. Community Service: Programs and services for which there is no charge for participation, such as homeless shelters, pregnancy centers, etc.
Information should arrive at WFRN at least two weeks prior to the event date. Send them to: WFRN, Box 307, Elkhart, IN 46515 or by fax to 574-875-6662 or by email to events@wfrn.com . Note: Not all events submitted will be used.
Please check out our Concerts & Events listing for advertised concerts and events.
May 17
Cass Council on Aging will hold a Dance Club at 9am open to all skill levels. For more information, call 269-445-8110, ext. 223.
May 17
Christ Chapel Church (home at 61948 Ozone, South Bend) will hold their community rummage sale at 8am. For more information, call 574-291-8005.
May 17
La Porte County Public Library (904 Indiana Ave.)will hold Baby Toddler Storytime in Children's Services for children 2 and under at 10am, CDT, to build critical pre-reading skills through toys and games. For more information, call 219-362-6156.
May 17
The Goshen Chamber of Commerce (232 S. Main St., Goshen) will hold their "Sound of the Economy" at 7:30am. Join in a round table discussion and donuts and coffee will be available. For more information, call 574-533-2102.
May 18
A Daytime Funtime Storytime for children age 0-5 (with an adult) will be held at 10:00 am on Fridays, May 18 and 25 at Laporte County Public Library. There will be stories, rhymes, music, activities and crafts that develop pre-reading skills. There is no charge or registration. For more information, call 219-362-7128.
May 18
Cass Council on Aging will hold Knitting and Crocheting at 10am. Open to all skill levels. For more information, call 269-445-8110, ext. 223.
May 18
Christ Chapel Church (home at 61948 Ozone, South Bend) will hold their community rummage sale at 8am. For more information, call 574-291-8005.
May 18
New Life Church (501 N. Indiana Ave., Goshen) will host a free Power Worship Conference with Mark Condon May 18-19. A free concert will be included. Topics dealing with music ministry, issues to overcome, leading worship, and operating on little money will be covered. Free registration is required. Call 574-534-2226 or go to powerworshipconference.com.
May 18
The Cass Council on Aging (60525 Decatur Rd., Cassopolis) will hold a book discussion at 1pm about "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan"' by Lisa See.
May 18
YMCA of Elkhart County is holding a health fair for anyone interested in health info and active programming for older adults to enrich their lives and develop new skills and interests. Demonstrations and activities available. For a list of scheduled events and more information, go to elkhartymca.org or call 574-226-0915.
May 19
Agape Christian Church (1601 "I" St., Laporte) will hold a Golden Opportunity Community Giveaway at 9am for local families in need. Items include coats, bedding, kitchen wares, tools, furniture, toys, media, clothes, and so much more! For more information, call 219-362-5614.
May 19
Christ Chapel Church (home at 61948 Ozone, South Bend) will hold their community rummage sale at 8am. For more information, call 574-291-8005.
May 19
Fairview Baptist Church (2108 E. Vaile Ave., Kokomo) will hold Cowboy Church at 5pm with Southern Gospel performances, testimonies, and fun. For more information, call 765-452-9237.
May 19
Island Park will hold Ribbon of Hope's Cancer Support 5k Walk & Competitive Run at noon to encourage anyone affected by cancer and remember lovedd ones who have passed on. Spectators welcome. To register, go to ribbonofhope.org or call 574-389-7379.
May 19
On May 19th our youth group at Hillside Missionary Church (21567 Ireland Road, South Bend) will sponsor a free spaghetti dinner from 5-8PM. This is dinner is designed to raise awareness of Human trafficking and raise funds to go toward Tiny Hands International, dedicated to stopping human trafficking in Nepal. For more information, call 574-291-2864.
May 19
Solid Rock Church (58970 CR 3, Elkhart) will hold a community yard sale and craft sale from 8am-4pm. In case of rain, the event will be held May 26th. For more information or to rent a space, call 574-294-2820.
May 19
St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church (53720 Ironwood Rd., South Bend) will hold a free community lunch from 11:30am-1pm. For more information, call 574-243-0632.
May 20
Liberty Community Church (2006 Bashor Rd., Goshen) will present the local Southern Gospel group "Sisters x Two" in concert at 6pm. Sisters Tammy and Linda have worked on 7 recording projects and have been played on charting gospel stations. For more information, call 574-533-5432.
May 20
Riverview Community Church (3780 SR 110, Tippecanoe) will present Soul'd Out Quartet at 6pm for a Gospel Concert.. The concert will include a variety of styles, entertainment, and ministry for the entire family. A freewill offering will be taken. For more information, call 574-223-4193.
May 21
Blast off into summer at the Civic Auditorium in Laporte on Monday, May 21 and Tuesday, May 22 from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm. Experience the Discovery Dome, an inflatable dome theater. There is no charge or registration. For more information, call 219-362-6156.
May 21
La Port County Library (904 Indiana Ave.) will hold a Nighttime Storytime at 6pm, CDT, in Children's services for children 5 and under. For more information, call 219-362-7128.
May 21
The Cass Council on Aging (60525 Decatur Rd., Cassopolis) will hold a quilting club from 10am-2pm for those of any skill to make items for donating to groups in need.
May 23
Cass Council on Aging will hold Cribbage Club at 1pm open to all skill levels. For more information, call 269-445-8110, ext. 223.
May 23
Fish Lake Branch Library (7981 E. SR4, Walkerton) will hold Storyblocks from 10-10:30am, CDT, for children under 5 and their cargivers as an Every Child Ready to Read program with music, rhymes, puppets, and dance. For more information, call 219-362-6156.
May 23
The LaGrange County County Office Building will hold a three week seminar "Cooking Up a Food Business in the Home Kitchen- Opportunities and Challenges of Starting or Growing a Home Based Vendor Food Enterprise" from 7-9pm. For more information call 260-499-6334.
May 23
Union Mills Branch Library (3727 W. 800 S., Union Mills) will hold the Knotty Stitchers and Crafting group at 12:30pm, CDT, for everybody interested in stitchery projects. For more information, call 219-767-2604.
May 24
Cass Council on Aging will hold Dance Club at 9am open to all skill levels. For more information, call 269-445-8110, ext. 223.
May 24
La Porte County Public Library (904 Indiana Ave.)will hold Baby Toddler Storytime in Children's Services for children 2 and under at 10am, CDT, to build critical pre-reading skills through toys and games. For more information, call 219-362-6156.
May 24
Your Family: Teamwork A workshop at Mishawaka Public Library on Thursday, May 24th from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. For more information, visit www.hmresources.org or call 574-233-3486.
May 25
A Daytime Funtime Storytime for children age 0-5 (with an adult) will be held at 10:00 am on Fridays, May 25 at Laporte County Public Library. There will be stories, rhymes, music, activities and crafts that develop pre-reading skills. There is no charge or registration. For more information, call 219-362-7128.
May 25
Cass Council on Aging will hold Knitting and Crocheting at 10am. Open to all skill levels. For more information, call 269-445-8110, ext. 223.
May 25
The Humane Society of Elkhart County (54687 CR 19, Bristol) will hold their Red Barn Resale Shop from 10am-4pm. All proceeds from the shop will be used for the care and feeding of animals. For more information, call 574-848-4225.
May 26
Bair Lake Bible Camp (corner of M-40 and M-60, Jones, MI) will hold a Summer Kick Off Day from noon-5pm. Free zipline, climbing tower, archery, picnic lunch, boating, and new pedal carts will be available. For more information, call 269-244-5193.
May 26
New Life Christian Fellowship will have a Parking Lot Yard Sale from 8am-2pm to support the church's programming. For more information or to have your own table, call 574-400-9895.
May 26
The Humane Society of Elkhart County (54687 CR 19, Bristol) will hold their Red Barn Resale Shop from 10am-4pm. All proceeds from the shop will be used for the care and feeding of animals. For more information, call 574-848-4225.
May 27
New Life Church will present Friday FIRE (1803 E. Vaile Ave., Kokomo) at 7pm with the CHAMPS Team inspiring through juggling, black light puppets, Gospel illusion, stage games, and more! For more information, call 765-459-5067.
May 28
All Laporte County Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day.
May 28
The City of Elkhart will hold the Elkhart Memorial Day Parade at 2pm proceeding from Harrison St. and directed onto Main. Traveling north on Main to Lexington St. and west two blocks to Third St. For entries email karla43us@yahoo.com before May 14.
May 28
The City of Nappanee (lineup from Nappanee Elementary to CIty Hall) will hold its Memorial Day Parade at 10am with a memorial service at City Hall at 11am.
May 29
Coolspring Branch Library will host a Readers Group discussion on Tigerlily's Orchids by Ruth Rendell at 7pm, CDT. The book may be requested for checkout. For more information, call 219-879-3272.
May 29
Fish Lake Branch Library (7981 E. SR4, Walkerton) will hold Storyblocks from 10-10:30am, CDT, for children under 5 and their cargivers as an Every Child Ready to Read program with music, rhymes, puppets, and dance. For more information, call 219-362-6156.
May 30
Cass Council on Aging will hold Cribbage Club at 1pm open to all skill levels. For more information, call 269-445-8110, ext. 223.
May 30
Cass Council on Aging will hold Dance Club at 9am open to all skill levels. For more information, call 269-445-8110, ext. 223.
May 30
The Cass Council on Aging's Front Street Crossing (227 S. Front St., Dowagiac) will hold National Senior Health & Fitness Day from 8am-noon with mini fitness classes, health information, and speaker Greg Otto from Borgess-Lee Rehabilitation Service.
May 30
The LaGrange County County Office Building will hold a three week seminar "Cooking Up a Food Business in the Home Kitchen- Opportunities and Challenges of Starting or Growing a Home Based Vendor Food Enterprise" from 7-9pm. For more information call 260-499-6334.
May 30
Union Mills Branch Library (3727 W. 800 S., Union Mills) will hold the Knotty Stitchers and Crafting group at 12:30pm, CDT, for everybody interested in stitchery projects. For more information, call 219-767-2604.
May 31
Berrien Springs Middle School (1 Sylvester Ave., Berrien Springs) will host its second annual Exhibition Night from 6-8pm to show the community the knowledge, projects, and works the students have created throughout the year. For more information, call 269-471-2796.
May 31
La Porte County Public Library (904 Indiana Ave.)will hold Baby Toddler Storytime in Children's Services for children 2 and under at 10am, CDT, to build critical pre-reading skills through toys and games. For more information, call 219-362-6156.
June 03
Maranatha Fellowship (9636 W. Hepton Rd., Nappanee) will present the Teen Challenge Choir from the Training Center in Rehersburg, PA at 6:30pm. The ministry has been an encouragement to young adults struggling with addiction and substance abuse for over 50 years. For more information, call 574-773-9330.
June 08
Grace Bible Church (54230 CR 5, Elkhart) will present the Gospel Heralds in concert from Appalachian Bible College at 7pm. For more information, call 574-264-7333.
June 09
First Baptist Church (81857 42nd St., Decatur) will present their Bluegrass Gospel Jubilee from 11am-5pm. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. For more information, call 269-423-7604.
June 09
Kosciusko Lakes and Streams will hold the Northern Indiana Lakes Festival (Center Lake, Warsaw) from 5:30am-8pm with a ski show by the Lake City Skiers, canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and more celebrations of our natural resource. For more information, call 574-372-5100, ext. 6446.
June 10
Kosciusko Lakes and Streams will hold the Northern Indiana Lakes Festival at Winona Lake from 6am-4pm with a ski show by the Lake City Skiers, canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and more celebrations of our natural resource. For more information, call 574-372-5100, ext. 6446.
June 11
Apostolic Temple Church (2221 S. Ironwood Dr., South Bend) will hold Vacation Bible School from 6-8:30pm through June 15th with the theme of "Super Heroes of the Bible." The week will include Puppet Praise ministry, crafts, and Bible lessons about Biblical Heroes, and more! For more information, call 574-289-3150.
June 11
Osceola Grace Brethren Church (58343 Apple Rd., Osceola) will hold Vacation Bible School from 9am-noon through June 15th with the theme, "God Loves Detestable Me" available for children aged 4 through 6th grade. For more information and to register, go to www.ogbc.net.
June 13
Grace Bible Church (54230 CR 5, Elkhart) will hold a Summer Family Fun Night from 6:30-8:30pm. Carnival games, bounce houses, and animal balloons will be available for children of all ages. A special Bible time will be held for kids aged 4 through 6th grade.
June 16
Concord High School (59117 Minuteman Way, Elkhart) will host Elkhart County's Relay for Life from 10am-10am. The overnight event will provide team members with entertainment, food, and fundraising opportunities. For more information and to register, call 574-862-1172.
June 16
Leeper Park (St. Joseph River, downtown South Bend) will host the 45th Leeper Part Art fair from 10am-6pm with art featured by over 120 artists, food vendors, and light jazz performed. Sponsored by the St. Joseph Watercolor Society. For more information, call 574-272-8598.
June 17
Leeper Park (St. Joseph River, downtown South Bend) will host the 45th Leeper Part Art fair from 10am-5pm with art featured by over 120 artists, food vendors, and light jazz performed. Sponsored by the St. Joseph Watercolor Society. For more information, call 574-272-8598.
June 17
Porter Baptist Church (12032 Teasdale Lake St., Constantine) will present The Taylors in concert as a part of Morning Worship at 10:30am. The Taylors are a family quartet of Southern Gospel music. For more information, call 269-435-7493.
June 20
Grace Bible Church (54230 CR 5, Elkhart) will hold a Summer Family Fun Night from 6:30-8:30pm with Christian Illusionist Steve Vaught and a Bible time for kids aged 4 through 6th grade. For more information, call 574-264-7333.
June 20
St. Patrick's County Park will hold a program about macroinvertebrates (aquatic animals) in ponds, lakes, and rivers at 11am. Live specimen will be available for observation and study. For more information, call 574-654-3155.
June 23
Abundant Life Church (1025 CR E. 400 S., Oakford) will present Royal Tailor in concert at 7pm, with doors opening at 6pm. For more information, call 765-457-5880.
June 27
Grace Bible Church (5420 CR 5, Elkhart) will hold a Summer Family Fun Night from 6:30pm-11:00pm. Christian Illusionist Steve Vaught will perform, followed by a concert at 8:30pm, and ice cream social, and fireworks beginning at 10pm. For more information, call 574-264-7333.
September 30
Howard Park (219 S. St. Louis Blvd., South Bend) will hold a CROP Hunger Walk project of Church World Service beginning with registration at 1:15pm and starting at 2pm. The walk will help with vital funds for families around the world to have food and build for a better tomorrow. For more information or to start a team, email stjoecrop@gmail.com or call 574-206-7872.
