About This Year’s Event This year, the Thought Leadership Conference offers a focused, community-centered experience built around a shared conversation. Rather than traditional conference sessions, the Institute creates space for connection, dialogue, and collective reflection. It is a community conversation designed to encourage participation, reflection, and connection. Thought Leadership Conference - More Information Lerner Theatre – Schedule 3:00 PM – Lerner Theatre – Stage Youth Empowerment Symposium (YES!) with Seth Maust 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM – Lerner Theatre – Lobby Youth & Family Community Fair Visit interactive community partner booths highlighting resources and opportunities for youth and families. 6:00 PM – Lerner Theatre – Auditorium Continuing the Conversation: Opening Reflection with Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff 6:00 PM – Lerner Theatre – Auditorium Continuing the Conversation: “It Takes a Village” Panel Discussion A free, public community event featuring Mayor Rod Roberson, Superintendent Dr. Larry Huff, and Chamber President Levon Johnson in a moderated dialogue, focused on youth, families, workforce pathways, and community vitality 7:00 PM – Lerner Theatre Book Signing & Photos with Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff Community Engagement & Photo Session This is a free event, but guests will need to reserve tickets ahead of time at The Lerner Theatre Box Office in-person or […]

Elkhart Northside Baby Room Craft Fair is back for our 3rd annual indoor event with room for over 60 booths of fun crafts, direct sales, and small business' on Saturday May 9th from 10am-3pm.Free admission! All vendor fees and donations are going to our local ministry called Baby Room. The Baby Room serves over 60 families every month by providing free baby clothes and gently used baby necessities. We also provide newborn baskets filled with free essentials to take home. So come and join the fun and shop for all your spring décor, mother’s day gifts and more and help us support this wonderful community ministry.

Come join the students, staff and families of The Journey Christian Academy for an evening of FREE fun & games at River Oaks Church in Goshen to find out about this hidden gem of a school that could be the perfect fit for your family! JCA is for K-6th grade with open enrollment for the 2026/2027 schoolyear. There's no cost to attend and there will be Kona Ice, bouncy houses, a smore's station and lots of fun outdoor activities for your kids to enjoy while you see all that JCA has to offer!

Please join us for a night of FREE family fun as we come together to support and celebrate the students and families at The Journey Christian Academy! This open house style community event will feature bouncy houses, food trucks and activities for the entire family to enjoy and you'll be able to learn more about The Journey if you're unfamiliar with the school.