Join guest speaker Allen Chartier of the Great Lakes HummerNet at the EEC on Saturday, June 28th for a morning all about hummingbirds! During this program, Allen will discuss the HummerNet research project and how you can participate, provide hints on how to attract and feed hummingbirds at home, give tips on hummingbird-friendly gardening, and more. After his presentation, he will also provide a banding demonstration with hummingbirds he is able to catch at the EEC! Registration for this program is $5 per person. Advance registration is limited and required by Tuesday, June 24th. To sign up, please visit https://elkhart-environmental-center.ticketleap.com/ For additional details and to learn more about Allen's work, check out our Facebook Events page at https://www.facebook.com/share/14hmiPTUCG/ Recommended for ages 12+

Don’t miss the annual Patriotic Pops concert, featuring the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra, Sunday, June 29. This incredible outdoor event for the entire family takes place on the Oakwood Resort lawn overlooking beautiful Lake Wawasee and is overflowing with the American Spirit! Stop by the Chautauqua tent for some free Patriotic goodies!

Join the Kiwanis Club of St. Joseph-Benton Harbor for a family event celebrating the new All-Abilities playground. The equipment includes structures that are fully accessible by wheelchair or stroller and spaces designed for the sensory needs of children. Face painting, snacks, music, giveaways, and lots of fun playing at the Grand Opening!

Michiana's premier Christian Music Festival is your place for summer memories.  Revive Fest is located on the grounds of En Gedi Resort on the banks of the beautiful St. Joseph River. There are games and activities for the whole family, food vendors, and fireworks. This year's artists include Colton Dixon, We Are Messengers, Austin French and more. Come and enjoy the weekend and Revive.

Come Ride-A-Bike and make lasting memories alongside your neighbors with disabilities during ADEC’s largest fundraising event, presented by Thor Industries, Welch Packaging, and Froggy 102.7!   This year’s event will feature bike rides ranging from 1 to 50 miles in length, walking paths, games, prizes, food trucks, and live music from Froggy 102.7—plus plenty of fun activities for all ages! Whether you choose to ride, walk, run, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation directly supports the individuals we serve at ADEC.   For nearly five decades, the community has partnered with ADEC to support individuals with disabilities during the cherished tradition of Ride-A-Bike by participating, fundraising, and volunteering. Marking the event’s 49th year, we encourage our community to continue participating alongside our neighbors with disabilities to raise funds for vital services, with a focus on health and well-being.   Visit www.adecinc.com/rab2025 to learn more, get registered, and start fundraising!     Early Bird Registration (June 1 – July 18) Adults: $15 | Children under ten: $5   Standard Registration (July 19 – August 23) Adult: $25 | Children under ten: $10

Oakridge Community Church, located in St. Joseph, Michigan, will be hosting a pickleball tournament. This is an opportunity to bring people together from SW Michigan and Northern Indiana who either play the sport or want to begin playing. There will be three divisions of play - beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Food and drink will be free to those who attend and prized will be awarded to the winners. Entry fees go directly to the Oakridge Community Church food pantry, which monthly reaches out to people, providing food and other items to families in need. Spectators are welcome as well. There is no charge to come and watch.

Dear Delegates and Speakers,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2nd International Summit on Infrastructure and Construction Engineering, taking place from September 08-10, 2025 in Dubai, UAE. This event serves as a vital platform for global experts to exchange insights, share research, and present innovations in the field of infrastructure and construction engineering.

This summit provides a unique opportunity to share pioneering ideas, foster meaningful collaborations, and help shape the future of our industry. We solicitation for your assistance and collaboration with the goal of the achievement of this event. This summit includes keynote presentations, panel discussions, technical sessions, and interactive workshops. Our featured speakers will address diverse topics including sustainable materials, smart infrastructure, digital transformation, and advanced structural engineering.

It would be our pleasure to see you at ISICE2025 in Dubai, UAEÉ.!

Best Regards,
Chandini S | Conference Secretary
ISICE2025

This past year has been all about supporting moms and babies right here in St. Joseph County, and you’re a big part of why we do what we do. Whether you’ve joined one of our classes/groups before or this is your very first time, we’d be so excited to see you. What to expect: A warm, welcoming space for moms and moms-to-be Light refreshments (come as you are) A chance to connect with other mothers in our community A peek at what’s ahead for EMBER in 2026 We’d love to celebrate motherhood, connection, and resilience with you.

Join us for another Natural Dye Workshop with guest presenter Julie Tourtillotte on Friday, September 19th! From 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the EEC, learn how to dye fabrics with beautiful dyes made from local plants such as goldenrod and walnut. All participants will be provided with a ready-to-dye bandana to use to experiment with natural dye methods, but guests are welcome to bring their own items to dye, as well (see note below). Registration for this workshop is $10 per person. Advance registration is limited and required by Tuesday, September 16th. To register, please visit https://elkhart-environmental-center.ticketleap.com/ Participants are welcome to bring up to three of their own items to dye. All items must be made from 100% natural, untreated cloth (e.g. cotton, linen, hemp, silk, wool, etc.) and should be no larger than a t-shirt. This workshop is limited to ages 12+.

Youth Fundraiser!  Multi Family Church Rummage Sale!  Friday September 26 from 9am-3pm and Saturday September 27 from 9am to 1pm.  Bristol Church of the Nazarene, 401 Hilbish Blvd, Bristol, IN 46507