Sunday, December 14 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Ring the Bell – Spread Hope This Christmas Season! The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to ring bells for the annual Red Kettle Campaign—Southern Elkhart County’s largest fundraiser of the year. Every dollar raised stays local and directly supports our community by: Providing food assistance to families Helping with rent and utility needs Sending children to summer camp at no cost Offering seniors weekly meals and fellowship Supporting youth programs And empowering us to be the hands and feet of Christ in Elkhart County Volunteers can make the experience fun by wearing festive attire, playing music, or signing up as a family, business, group, or organization. It’s a wonderful way to give back and make a difference during the Christmas season. To join us, sign up for a shift at www.registertoring.com Thank you for helping bring hope and joy to our community!
Monday, December 15 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Ring the Bell – Spread Hope This Christmas Season! The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to ring bells for the annual Red Kettle Campaign—Southern Elkhart County’s largest fundraiser of the year. Every dollar raised stays local and directly supports our community by: Providing food assistance to families Helping with rent and utility needs Sending children to summer camp at no cost Offering seniors weekly meals and fellowship Supporting youth programs And empowering us to be the hands and feet of Christ in Elkhart County Volunteers can make the experience fun by wearing festive attire, playing music, or signing up as a family, business, group, or organization. It’s a wonderful way to give back and make a difference during the Christmas season. To join us, sign up for a shift at www.registertoring.com Thank you for helping bring hope and joy to our community!
Monday, December 15 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Monday, December 15 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Monday, December 15 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join us for Book & Thrills, a book club focused on suspense, thriller, and horror books. This club is hosted by Christi Otis from Fables Books and Nice Try on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Each month, we will discuss a different suspense, thriller, or horror book. Everyone is welcome to share their thoughts and insights. This event is FREE. Sign up at Bookclubs.com to join us. We look forward to seeing you!
Monday, December 15 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Tuesday, December 16 from 8:00 am to 9:00 am
Tuesday, December 16 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Tuesday, December 16 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Ring the Bell – Spread Hope This Christmas Season! The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to ring bells for the annual Red Kettle Campaign—Southern Elkhart County’s largest fundraiser of the year. Every dollar raised stays local and directly supports our community by: Providing food assistance to families Helping with rent and utility needs Sending children to summer camp at no cost Offering seniors weekly meals and fellowship Supporting youth programs And empowering us to be the hands and feet of Christ in Elkhart County Volunteers can make the experience fun by wearing festive attire, playing music, or signing up as a family, business, group, or organization. It’s a wonderful way to give back and make a difference during the Christmas season. To join us, sign up for a shift at www.registertoring.com Thank you for helping bring hope and joy to our community!
Tuesday, December 16 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Wednesday, December 17 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Council on Aging of Elkhart County
9:00 Time for coffee 9:30 Chair exercises
Wednesday, December 17 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Ring the Bell – Spread Hope This Christmas Season! The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to ring bells for the annual Red Kettle Campaign—Southern Elkhart County’s largest fundraiser of the year. Every dollar raised stays local and directly supports our community by: Providing food assistance to families Helping with rent and utility needs Sending children to summer camp at no cost Offering seniors weekly meals and fellowship Supporting youth programs And empowering us to be the hands and feet of Christ in Elkhart County Volunteers can make the experience fun by wearing festive attire, playing music, or signing up as a family, business, group, or organization. It’s a wonderful way to give back and make a difference during the Christmas season. To join us, sign up for a shift at www.registertoring.com Thank you for helping bring hope and joy to our community!
Wednesday, December 17 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Wednesday, December 17 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Wednesday, December 17 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Great discussions with great people.
Wednesday, December 17 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Wednesday, December 17 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Have you ever wished your new baby would come with an owner’s manual? This class will help you focus on those first couple of weeks after you give birth. Learn proven techniques to hold, soothe, and care for your baby. The second portion of the class focuses on keeping your newborn safe. You will also learn how to provide emergency care for your infant, including CPR for babies under one year old. Mannequins are provided to practice the skills learned. Come and learn in a supportive, fun, group, environment. This is also a great class for grandparents!Click here to register.
Wednesday, December 17 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Thursday, December 18 from 8:00 am to 9:00 am
This meeting is not for publication or media. At these monthly virtual gatherings, businesses discuss the pulse of their organizations and our local economy. We talk about national trends in the economy, and take a dive into those trends effecting our economy. This is a great opportunity to learn about the local, regional and national economy in a round table setting. Register online and a zoom link will be sent the day before the event. We hope your schedule will allow you to join us!
Thursday, December 18 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Council on Aging of Elkhart County
9:00 Time for coffee 9:30 Chair exercises 9:45 Bible study with Tammy or card games
Thursday, December 18 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Ring the Bell – Spread Hope This Christmas Season! The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to ring bells for the annual Red Kettle Campaign—Southern Elkhart County’s largest fundraiser of the year. Every dollar raised stays local and directly supports our community by: Providing food assistance to families Helping with rent and utility needs Sending children to summer camp at no cost Offering seniors weekly meals and fellowship Supporting youth programs And empowering us to be the hands and feet of Christ in Elkhart County Volunteers can make the experience fun by wearing festive attire, playing music, or signing up as a family, business, group, or organization. It’s a wonderful way to give back and make a difference during the Christmas season. To join us, sign up for a shift at www.registertoring.com Thank you for helping bring hope and joy to our community!
Thursday, December 18 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Thursday, December 18 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Produced in partnership with WVPE. Join us monthly on the Third Thursday from 5-7 p.m. for Martinis and Music. Dec. 18, 2025 Music Artist TBA Guest Bartender TBA
Thursday, December 18 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Thursday, December 18 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Facilitators: Kayla Wilken, Angeleah Ripley, Danielle Balek – (219) 764-2900 This support group meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.
Thursday, December 18 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Thursday, December 18 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Must register. Discussing A Natural History of the Senses.
Thursday, December 18 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
We invite you to join our literary book club, Book & Bites, co-hosted by community members Joel Kern, Caleb Morris, and The Table @ 108. This engaging book club provides a wonderful opportunity to dive into thought-provoking literature, share your insights, and connect with fellow book lovers. Book & Bites gathers at The Table @ 108 on the third Thursday of each month, starting at 7 p.m. Each meeting features a selected book that we're excited to explore together, followed by stimulating discussions and the chance to enjoy some delicious bites prepared by our hosts. ***Best of all, this event is completely FREE! If you're interested in joining us, please sign up at bookclubs.com to reserve your spot. We look forward to seeing you and sharing our love for reading!
Thursday, December 18 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday, December 19 All Day
Friday, December 19 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Ring the Bell – Spread Hope This Christmas Season! The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to ring bells for the annual Red Kettle Campaign—Southern Elkhart County’s largest fundraiser of the year. Every dollar raised stays local and directly supports our community by: Providing food assistance to families Helping with rent and utility needs Sending children to summer camp at no cost Offering seniors weekly meals and fellowship Supporting youth programs And empowering us to be the hands and feet of Christ in Elkhart County Volunteers can make the experience fun by wearing festive attire, playing music, or signing up as a family, business, group, or organization. It’s a wonderful way to give back and make a difference during the Christmas season. To join us, sign up for a shift at www.registertoring.com Thank you for helping bring hope and joy to our community!
Friday, December 19 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Join us at the library for a story and craft!
Friday, December 19 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Friday, December 19 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Friday, December 19 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Eat in or Carry out, $11.00. Dinner includes French fries and your choice of sides Coleslaw or Applesauce. Chicken and Shrimp dinners also available
Saturday, December 20 from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm
Saturday, December 20 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Ring the Bell – Spread Hope This Christmas Season! The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to ring bells for the annual Red Kettle Campaign—Southern Elkhart County’s largest fundraiser of the year. Every dollar raised stays local and directly supports our community by: Providing food assistance to families Helping with rent and utility needs Sending children to summer camp at no cost Offering seniors weekly meals and fellowship Supporting youth programs And empowering us to be the hands and feet of Christ in Elkhart County Volunteers can make the experience fun by wearing festive attire, playing music, or signing up as a family, business, group, or organization. It’s a wonderful way to give back and make a difference during the Christmas season. To join us, sign up for a shift at www.registertoring.com Thank you for helping bring hope and joy to our community!
Saturday, December 20 from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Join the Elephant Bar for Trivia every Thursday evening.
Sunday, December 21 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Ring the Bell – Spread Hope This Christmas Season! The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to ring bells for the annual Red Kettle Campaign—Southern Elkhart County’s largest fundraiser of the year. Every dollar raised stays local and directly supports our community by: Providing food assistance to families Helping with rent and utility needs Sending children to summer camp at no cost Offering seniors weekly meals and fellowship Supporting youth programs And empowering us to be the hands and feet of Christ in Elkhart County Volunteers can make the experience fun by wearing festive attire, playing music, or signing up as a family, business, group, or organization. It’s a wonderful way to give back and make a difference during the Christmas season. To join us, sign up for a shift at www.registertoring.com Thank you for helping bring hope and joy to our community!
Sunday, December 21 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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FREE POPCORN FOR THE FIRST 300 GUESTS (Limit of 1 Box per Person) A 1946 beloved Christmas fantasy drama about George Bailey, a man who, frustrated with life, is shown by a guardian angel what life would have been like for his community if he had never been born. Run Time: 130 minutes Cast: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Henry Travers, Beulah Bondi Released: 1946 This is a free event. No tickets are required for entry. About The Lerner Loves You Series: The historic Lerner Theatre, a beloved centerpiece and cultural treasure of Downtown Elkhart, is thrilled to announce the finale of the beloved community series “The Lerner Loves You,” a free series designed to thank the community for its continued support and connection throughout the last 100 years. The series, made possible by the Elkhart County CVB, offers a heartfelt love note from The Lerner to the people it serves, and promises to showcase a number of upcoming events in film, live music, entertainment, and more in gratitude for the Elkhart community. “The Lerner Loves You” pays homage to The Lerner’s many years as a movie theatre known as “The ELCO.” The series has offered audiences the chance to enjoy films on the Lerner’s grand screen free of charge. The final film will be shown in the Lerner Theatre’s auditorium, inviting guests to experience the magic of cinema in a setting like no other. Seating is first-come, first-served. “Elkhart County CVB is proud to have been part of this milestone year for the Lerner,” said Jon Hunsberger, Executive Director of the Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau. “It’s truly been an honor for us to sponsor the movie series as part of the Lerner 100th Celebration year. There’s no better way to wrap up this special milestone – and the year – than by enjoying a beloved classic together in such a treasured community space.” “The Lerner Theatre has given generations of families unforgettable memories—from live performances to movies that bring us together,” said Mayor Rod Roberson, City of Elkhart. “As we close out the Lerner 100 celebrations with a holiday classic film, we’re reminded that The Lerner has always been a place where all are welcome to share in the magic of the moment. It’s more than a theatre—it’s part of who we are as a community.” SPONSORED BY THE ELKHART COUNTY CVB
Monday, December 22 through January 2
Monday, December 22 through January 2
Monday, December 22 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Ring the Bell – Spread Hope This Christmas Season! The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to ring bells for the annual Red Kettle Campaign—Southern Elkhart County’s largest fundraiser of the year. Every dollar raised stays local and directly supports our community by: Providing food assistance to families Helping with rent and utility needs Sending children to summer camp at no cost Offering seniors weekly meals and fellowship Supporting youth programs And empowering us to be the hands and feet of Christ in Elkhart County Volunteers can make the experience fun by wearing festive attire, playing music, or signing up as a family, business, group, or organization. It’s a wonderful way to give back and make a difference during the Christmas season. To join us, sign up for a shift at www.registertoring.com Thank you for helping bring hope and joy to our community!
Monday, December 22 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Monday, December 22 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Monday, December 22 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join us for an exciting and dynamic reading experience at Book & Cocktails, an eclectic book club co-hosted by Common Spirits. Each month, we delve into a diverse range of fiction and nonfiction titles, offering something for every literary taste. Our gatherings take place on the fourth Monday of each month at the inviting atmosphere of Common Spirits, where you can enjoy stimulating conversations over tasty cocktails. ***This is a FREE event, and we invite you to join our community of book lovers! Reserve your spot now at https://bookclubs.com/b00k-cocktails/join/.
Tuesday, December 23 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Ring the Bell – Spread Hope This Christmas Season! The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to ring bells for the annual Red Kettle Campaign—Southern Elkhart County’s largest fundraiser of the year. Every dollar raised stays local and directly supports our community by: Providing food assistance to families Helping with rent and utility needs Sending children to summer camp at no cost Offering seniors weekly meals and fellowship Supporting youth programs And empowering us to be the hands and feet of Christ in Elkhart County Volunteers can make the experience fun by wearing festive attire, playing music, or signing up as a family, business, group, or organization. It’s a wonderful way to give back and make a difference during the Christmas season. To join us, sign up for a shift at www.registertoring.com Thank you for helping bring hope and joy to our community!
Tuesday, December 23 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Facilitator: Norene Smith (574) 257.7551 and Christine Cracknell Support groups are meetings for family members and/or friends who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. All issues discussed at support group meetings are confidential.
Tuesday, December 23 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Tuesday, December 23 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Wednesday, December 24 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Council on Aging of Elkhart County
9:00 Time for coffee 9:30 Chair exercises
Wednesday, December 24 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Ring the Bell – Spread Hope This Christmas Season! The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to ring bells for the annual Red Kettle Campaign—Southern Elkhart County’s largest fundraiser of the year. Every dollar raised stays local and directly supports our community by: Providing food assistance to families Helping with rent and utility needs Sending children to summer camp at no cost Offering seniors weekly meals and fellowship Supporting youth programs And empowering us to be the hands and feet of Christ in Elkhart County Volunteers can make the experience fun by wearing festive attire, playing music, or signing up as a family, business, group, or organization. It’s a wonderful way to give back and make a difference during the Christmas season. To join us, sign up for a shift at www.registertoring.com Thank you for helping bring hope and joy to our community!
Wednesday, December 24 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Wednesday, December 24 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Wednesday, December 24 from 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm
AREA DIRECTORS & MEETING INFORMATION ELKHART COUNTY Becky Cuzzocrea, [email protected] Terry Cuzzocrea, [email protected] Patti Vellucci, [email protected] 4th Wednesday of every month: 3:30–4:45 PM - Location Varies For more information, please visit: https://www.agingconnections.org/events-calendar for event details.
Wednesday, December 24 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Thursday, December 25 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Council on Aging of Elkhart County
9:00 Time for coffee 9:30 Chair exercises 9:45 Bible study with Tammy or card games
Friday, December 26 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Join us at the library for a story and craft!
Friday, December 26 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Friday, December 26 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
FREE Lunch & Learn programs each month. Although geared to older adults, everyone is welcomed. Call 574-393-8809 to register.
Friday, December 26 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Eat in or Carry out, $11.00. Dinner includes French fries and your choice of sides Coleslaw or Applesauce. Chicken and Shrimp dinners also available
Saturday, December 27 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Saturday, December 27 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Saturday, December 27 from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Join the Elephant Bar for Trivia every Thursday evening.