Learn all about installing and maintaining rain gardens and rain barrels at this informational workshop in April! Elkhart Soil and Water Conservation District will be hosting this session about conserving water in your own yard from 5:00 PM Ð 6:30 PM at the EEC on two separate nights: April 23rd and April 30th (guests only need to register for ONE evening).

Space is limited. Advance registration is required and can be completed at https://elkhart-environmental-center.ticketleap.com/

This workshop is a requirement for the Rain Garden & Rain Barrel Reimbursement program through the ECSWCD; it is open to the public as well.

*Please note: This is an informational session; we will not be building rain barrels at this workshop.

The Kosciusko County National Day of Prayer service will be held at noon on May 2nd at the Winona Heritage Room, 901 Park Ave in Winona Lake. Ken Locke, of the Salvation Army, will serve as the master of ceremonies and invite attendees to offer up prayers at each table. We aim to "Lift Up the Word" so Christ will "Light Up the World". The event will be livestreamed at https://facebook.com/kosciuskondp.

Get ready for a day of fun, flavor, and fantastic finds at the May Day Market, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds on May 4th, from 10 AM to 3 PM, sponsored by the Order of Eastern Star.

The May Day Market is your one-stop destination for all things summer-inspired! Whether you're searching for the perfect gift for upcoming weddings, Mother's Day, or Father's Day, or you simply want to add a touch of patriotic flair to your home, this artisan and craft fair has something special in store for you. From artisanal creations to unique gifts and decor, the May Day Market has something for everyone.

Come hungry so you can indulge your taste buds at our lineup of food trucks. Admission is free, so bring your friends, family, and appetite for adventure to the May Day Market at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. Join us as we celebrate local talent, support small businesses, and create lasting memories together. WeÕll see you at the May Day Market on May 4th!

Shanna Zolman Mahaley, a Syracuse, Wawasee High School and Indiana basketball legend and past member of Fellowships of Christian Athletes returns for one night to her hometown. She will discuss how the ÒDefinite Dozen Leadership PrincipalsÓ and faith shaped her skills on the basketball court and in her everyday life. Her basketball career started at Wawasee High School and while there she was named Indiana Miss Basketball as a senior. She continued onto The University of Tennessee, Knoxville playing for legendary coach Pat Summitt and finally for two different teams in the WNBA. This FREE Event is on May 7 at the Wawasee High School, 1 Warrior Path Building 1, Syracuse, IN 46567.

Join us for a night of family fun Thursday, May 9th from 5:00-7:30pm as we come together to support the students & families in The Journey! All proceeds raised at this event will go directly towards funding scholarship opportunities, classroom, curriculum expenses and community service projects.

-Food trucks including RonÕs River Dogs, Sweazy Q Barbecue, The Moringa Tree, Vanilla Bean Creamery & Kona Ice
-Bounces Houses
-Free Popcorn
-Ballon Artist
-ETHOS STEM, Craft & Sensory Stations
-Face Painting
-Silent Auction
-Mini Market
& MORE!

Wristbands are only $5/child when purchased in advance using the link below. We canÕt wait to see you there!
https://givegrove.com/thejourneyfamilyfest/

**if you have a Journey student they receive free entry!

Join us for a night of family fun Thursday, May 9th from 5:00-7:30pm as we come together to support the students & families in The Journey! All proceeds raised at this event will go directly towards funding scholarship opportunities, classroom, curriculum expenses and community service projects.

-Food trucks including RonÕs River Dogs, Sweazy Q Barbecue, The Moringa Tree, Vanilla Bean Creamery & Kona Ice
-Bounces Houses
-Free Popcorn
-Ballon Artist
-ETHOS STEM, Craft & Sensory Stations
-Face Painting
-Silent Auction
-Mini Market
& MORE!

Wristbands are only $5/child when purchased in advance using the link below. We canÕt wait to see you there!
https://givegrove.com/thejourneyfamilyfest/

**if you have a Journey student they receive free entry!

Join us for this Outdoor Spring Craft Fair supporting our community ministry "Baby Room- Plus". Our Baby Room supports over 50 families every month with free clothes and baby essentials. This event is Free Admission, but donations are accepted and will be going towards this amazing ministry. Come and walk around and enjoy over 60 booths of amazing treasures, gifts, vendors, and crafts! A food truck will be on site during the day as well so stop by for lunch, shop, and even check out our Baby Room ministry. This event takes place on Saturday May 11th from 10-3pm and is perfect for a Mother's Day weekend. Join us at Elkhart Northside Church of the Nazarene for a great time.

A free talk on Christian Science.
We can seem trapped by circumstances, but living a spiritual sense of God-given liberty opens the way to overcome what binds us.
Speaker Nicole Virgil, CS
Christian Science practitioner and Member of the Christian Science
Board of Lectureship

Crongel of Mope
GARDEN of SOUTH BEND, IN
This program will include music, readings, and a speaking of the names of those children we wish to remember. You are invited to bring a 3" potted flower to plant*
*Annuals only please (flowers that grow for only one season) or a fresh flower to place at the Angel of Hope Memorial.
Refreshments will be served after the program.
Angel of Hope Memorial Garden is a place of reflection and remembrance for all who have lost a child of any aje.
If you cannot attend this event, remember that flowers can be planted at any time.
Create
Button!
Please bring a 4x6 picture of your child and we will turn it into a button so you can always have your child close to your heart!
Donations are welcomed.
Spring
Remembrance
Celebration
Saturday, May 11, 2024
2:00 - 3:30 pm - Pinhook Park
2801 Riverside Drive - South Bend, IN
More info: 574-252-6500 ¥ www.angelofhopemichiana.org

The Wawasee Fine Arts Festival returns to the park in Oakwood Resort for the tenth year. This FREE Festival brings together more than 35 local and regional artists from around Indiana and beyond. All art has been juried to qualify for inclusion in the festival. This beautiful outdoor setting provides a family-friendly environment. ChildrenÕs activities and playground are available. Food vendors are onsite for snacks and lunch, with outdoor seating available. This yearÕs Fine Arts Festival is adding a new feature, Plein Air Paint Out, followed four days later by another new program, Introduction to Plein Air Workshop. The Plein Air painting is the art of painting outdoors, capturing natural light and scenery. Starting at 9:00 am, artists will select a location and scene, and paint throughout the day ending at 4:00pm when awards will be presented and artwork will be available for purchase.

As a Memorial Day tribute to honor those you made the ultimate sacrifice and those who served our country in the Armed Forces, a jet fly-over all three lakes is followed by more than 40 buglers strategically located around the three lakes - Syracuse, Wawasee and Papakeechie who will play Taps across the water. Check out the map on the Chautauqua Wawasee website, www.chqw.org, for bugler locations.