Get into the Christmas spirit with a free concert with the Browders!! Voted ÒBreakthrough Artist of the YearÓ at the Absolutely Gospel Music Awards in 2013, 2014 Dove Award Nominee for ÒInspirational Song of the YearÓ, and receiving ÒMusic Video of the YearÓ at the 2016 AGM Awards, the Browders have headlined their own shows and have also opened for The Band Perry, MercyMe, Michael English and others. Yet in talking to the Browders, itÕs not the venues theyÕve played or the No. 1 singles theyÕve earned that dominates the conversation. They are quick to speak excitedly about the number of souls theyÕve seen saved at the concerts and conferences where they share the Gospel. ÒItÕs not about our abilities. ItÕs about GodÕs capability,Ó says Matthew. ÒHe can do anything. We just try to be good stewards of the gifts that God has given to us.Ó

Join us for a night of holiday fun! The Grinch will be at Gingerich Group Realty from 5-7pm for pictures and treats. The office is the perfect location to catch the Milford Fire/Police/EMS Santa Parade that begins at 6pm so make sure to bring a blanket or chair! Santa interactions following!

Our winter showcase is a fun-filled night of talent that the whole community is invited to. This fundraiser will feature lots of different musical and art talents as well as a Cafe where all the proceeds we raise will help our youth group go on a special missions trip called the Nazarene Youth Conference. Come and watch some amazing talented acts and grab some dinner and drinks. This event will be on December 18th at 5pm at Elkhart Northside Church of the Nazarene at 53569 County Road 7 Elkhart, IN 46514.

Coalbush Christian preschool registration starts this month and will run through the end of April.

Explore our trails and look for feathered friends during our KidsÕ Winter Birding Scavenger Hunt at the Elkhart Environmental Center! Throughout the month of February, families can search for and learn about winter birds on cards stationed along our trails. Kids can use a trail map to find the cards and borrow a birding backpack to search for real birds with binoculars along the way!

After checking off the birds on your list, send us a photo of your favorite card to be entered into a drawing to win a bluebird nesting box! Photos must be sent to [email protected] by March 1st. Limit one entry per family, please.

This activity is self-guided. Scavenger hunt sheets and birding backpacks can be picked up from our VisitorÕs Cabin during office hours (Monday-Friday 8 AM -5 PM). A digital copy of the activity sheet can be found on our Facebook Events page for this event when our office is closed.

Recommended for ages 4 & older. No registration required.

Get kids outdoors this winter during the Elkhart Environmental CenterÕs nature play days! Each Thursday in February, come out with the kids any time between 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM to explore our trails, participate in self-guided nature activities, and enjoy quality time outside. All ages are invited to bundle up and engage in the fun!

These play days are FREE to attend, but please register in advance at https://elkhart-environmental-center.ticketleap.com/winter-nature-play-days/

Please join us for an evening of making connections and learning about the wonderful resources in our community. There will also be a Covid-19 vaccination clinic on site. This is a FREE event and open to the public.

Enjoy learning about and supporting your local wildlife? Join us at the Elkhart Environmental Center on Thursday, March 30th to help install bluebird nest boxes and bat houses! During our volunteer work day, participants will assist staff in installing boxes across our site to provide safe spaces for some of our native wildlife. All materials will be provided Ð just bring yourself!

Interested in attending? We would love your help! Please register in advance to let us know youÕll be joining and to get updates about the program. We look forward to welcoming everyone out to our site on the 30th!

Registration can be completed at https://elkhart-environmental-center.ticketleap.com/volunteer-day-install-nest-boxes/

LIVE AUCTION & KIDÕS CARNIVAL
CLINTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023
Food booths, vendor tables, and baked goods open at 5:00 pm.
Live auction and kidÕs carnival begin at 6:00 pm.
The LIVE AUCTION & KIDÕS CARNIVAL will be fun for the entire family! Doors open at 5:00 pm and you can stock up on baked goods, shop vendors, and enjoy dinner hot off the grill. The LIVE AUCTION starts at
6:00 pm, and features class projects, dinner party tickets, the Kindergarten quilt, Florida vacations, specialty meat boxes and several other items. The KIDÕS CARNIVAL has games, face painting, prizes and much more!

The ONLINE AUCTION BIDDING OPENS MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2023 AT 10:00 AM
VISIT WWW.AUCTRIA.EVENTS/CCS2023ONLINEAUCTION
Visit the auction site and register or update your information! Everyone who places a bid during the ONLINE
AUCTION will be entered into a drawing for one of two (2) cash prizes. Winners will be drawn and announced at the LIVE AUCTION on Friday, April 21, 2023. *You DO NOT have to be present at the live event to win.
Several outstanding items will be sold throughout the week as part of the ONLINE AUCTION (see a few below). The ONLINE AUCTION will end at 7:00 pm Friday, April 21, 2023, about half-way through the on-campus event. ONLINE AUCTION items can be picked up at the school after 7:30 pm Friday (21st) or on
Saturday (22nd) between 9-11 am. *Some small online auction items may be able to be shipped for a fee.

Volunteer with us and help us celebrate Earth Day at the Elkhart Environmental Center on Saturday, April 22nd! Our event is from 10 AM Ð 1 PM, but weÕre looking for volunteers to help fill shifts between 8 AM and 2:30 PM - sign up to help with event activities including our annual tree giveaway, or habitat restoration activity; or come early or stay later to help with setup and cleanup. We could not put on events like this without help from our wonderful volunteers--help us make this year another success!

Please check the available time slots and feel free to sign up for one or more! Volunteers will get first pick of a free tree (must pick up before the event starts) and lunch will be provided. To see available shifts and sign up to help, please visit https://signup.com/go/WvKmCVa