Yellow Creek Mennonite Church Car and Tractor Cruise-In Free Hot Dogs/Chips/Water/Music/Fellowship No registration required. Come and share in the fellowship, cars, and tractors.

The National Day of Prayer service for Kosciusko County, Indiana will be held at noon on May 1st in Rodeheaver Auditorium on 901 Park Ave in Winona Lake. The theme this year is “Pour Out to the God of Hope and Be Filled”, based on Romans 15:13.  The community will join in prayer for God’s Church, families, schools, military, government, and those who are suffering.  The event will be livestreamed on www.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 Saturday, May 3rd, 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 vendor and craft fair has something for everyone.  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. We’ll see you at the May Day Market on May 3rd!

Join us at the Elkhart Environmental Center for a brand new program this spring, our Hummingbird Yard Art Workshop! Attendees will learn all about our endearing migratory hummingbird species, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, during an informative presentation. Afterwards, guests will create a mosaic garden stepping stone featuring this lovable bird using upcycled tile and ceramics. All materials will be provided – just bring yourself and your sense of creativity!   Registration for this workshop is $10 per person. Advance registration is limited and required by Sunday, May 4th. Registration can be completed at https://elkhart-environmental-center.ticketleap.com/   Recommended for ages 12+

Elkhart Northside Church of the Nazarene is hosting the Elkhart Northside Baby Room Craft Fair on Saturday May 10th from 10am-3pm. The Baby Room is located at Elkhart Northside Church of the Nazarene and it is a local ministry that helps families in need with new or gently used baby clothes and other baby essentials. In 2024, we were able to minister to over 800 families who were in need in our community. This Craft Fair is open to all an is a fundraiser to help our local Baby Room continue to minister to our community and help those in need.
Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Join us either as a vendor or come and see what fun things we have for sale. We have vendors of all kinds including crafts, artwork, jewelry, books and so much more.

Join Cancer Resources on Saturday, May 17, at 9:00 AM for the 2025 Compassion Walk, held at the picturesque Wellfield Botanic Gardens. Enjoy the peace and natural beauty of the gardens while honoring our neighbors with cancer and raising funds to provide support for those in treatment. Your donations provide essential planning, referrals, emotional support, and direct financial assistance for bills related to their diagnosis, and 100% of the funds stay local here in Elkhart County! Visit our website for more information or to sign up to create a team & donate today! This is a family-friendly event, and all are welcome! We hope to see you there!

As a Memorial Day tribute to honor those you made the ultimate sacrifice and those who served our country in the Armed Forces, 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 and times of scheduled events. 8:10 Trumpet Ensemble Concert at the Oakwood 9:08 Taps performed

We are having a huge multi-family yard sale at our church to help raise money for Destiny Rescue. Destiny Rescue exists to rescue kids from sexual exploitation and human trafficking and equip them to stay free. We have a generous donor that is offering to match all of the proceeds up to $20,000. We would love to bless this organization with a $40,000 gift. We are also selling Port-a-pit chicken on the day of the sale. Pre-sold tickets for the chicken can be purchased by contacting Kim at 574-250-7984. Call or text.