As a public service to area churches and Christian organizations, WFRN sets aside a certain amount of time (and this webspace) for announcements of events which are of interest to all our listeners. The catagories are:
1. Church Events: This is a free event where a free-will offering may be taken
2. Community Events: This is a free event with no ticket charge. It may be a fund raiser with the proceeds going to a project within the community.
3. Community Service: Programs and services for which there is no charge for participation, such as homeless shelters, pregnancy centers, etc.
Information should arrive at WFRN at least two weeks prior to the event date. Send them to: WFRN, Box 307, Elkhart, IN 46515 or by fax to 574-875-6662 or by email to events@wfrn.com . Note: Not all events submitted will be used.
Please check out our Concerts & Events listing for advertised concerts and events.
June 20
COA Lowe Center (60525 Decatur Rd., Cassopolis) will hold “Memoirs of the Soul," a brand new writing course to help attendees identify their values, ideals, motives, hopes, and beliefs from 1-4pm taught by Dona Billey-Weiler, CSA ® who is a trained autobiographer. For more information, call 269-445-8110.
June 20
Peace Lutheran School (16791 Cleveland Rd. Granger) will hold Bible Story Time every Thursday from 10-11am through August 1 for ages 3 through 3rd grade in the lower grades classroom in the building located just behind the church. Come for each session or come when you can. For more information, visit peaceingranger.org.
June 21
COA’s Front Street Crossing (227 S. Front St. Dowagiac) will hold “Journeying with Your Parents as They Age” from 9:30-11:30am for adult children and parents who want to be better informed and prepared for the challenges of aging. For more information, call 269-445-8110.
June 22
Corvilla (3231 Sugar Maple Business Ct., South Bend) will hold a Giant Trash & Treasure Yard Sale with proceeds supporting Corvilla, a local non-profit that provides care and homes for people with developmental disabilites. For more inforation, call 574-289-9779.
June 22
Das Dutchman Essenhaus is located (240 U.S. 20, Middlebury) will host an antique tractor show from 9am-6pm with no participation or entry fee. This will be the second such show, similar in format to the popular Classic Car Cruise-In held on the property. Local collectors, farmers and enthusiasts as well as regional tractor clubs are invited and encouraged to display. For more information, call 574-825-9471.
June 23
Granger Missionary Church (50841 Birch Rd., Granger) will hold Vacation Bible School, "Hay Day" from 6-8pm through June 26 for K-5th grade. For more information and to register, visit grangermissionary.com.
June 23
New Life Christian Church & World Outreach (744 S 325 E., Warsaw) will hold Vacation Bible School, "Kingdom Rock" from 6-8pm through June 27th for ages 4-12. For more information and registration, call 574-269-5851 or email tharness@ihavenewlife.com.
June 24
River of Life Community Church (2626 Prairie St., Elkhart) will hold Vacation Bible School from noon-3pm through June 28th for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. For more information and registration by June 14th, call 574-522-2114.
June 24
Southlawn United Methodist Church (60756 US 31 S., South Bend) will hold Vacation Bible School, “Where God’s World Comes Together” from 9-11:30am through June 28th for ages 3 thru 12. There will be songs, Bible stories, crafts, games, snacks and loads of fun! For more information, call 574-291-3070 or visit umcsouthlawn.org.
June 27
COA Lowe Center (60525 Decatur Rd., Cassopolis) will hold “Memoirs of the Soul," a brand new writing course to help attendees identify their values, ideals, motives, hopes, and beliefs from 1-4pm taught by Dona Billey-Weiler, CSA ® who is a trained autobiographer. For more information, call 269-445-8110.
June 28
Always One Ministries and Foster Park (721 W. Superior Street) will host “Kingdom Come Festival 2013” from 4-10pm. This is a free Christian concert festival, showing God’s love in action through music from nearly every genre of music. Rain back up is Family Worship Center (1149 E. Center Road, Kokomo). For more information, visit facebook.com/kingdomcomefestival and facebook.com/alwaysoneministries.
June 28
Christ Chapel-Provident Ministries (3402 South Locust Rd., South Bend) will present Paul Wilbur in concert at 7pm. For more information, call 574-968-1566 or email gnicodemus@providentministries.org.
June 28
COA’s Front Street Crossing (227 S. Front St., Dowagiac) will hold a “Social Media” class from 1-3:30pm for those who feel they are being left behind when it comes to keeping up with loved ones and friends on Facebook and other social sites. For more information, call 269-445-8110.
June 29
Always One Ministries and Foster Park (721 W. Superior Street) will host “Kingdom Come Festival 2013” from 10am-10pm. This is a free Christian concert festival, showing God’s love in action through music from nearly every genre of music. Rain back up is Family Worship Center (1149 E. Center Road, Kokomo). For more information, visit facebook.com/kingdomcomefestival and facebook.com/alwaysoneministries.
June 29
Christ Chapel-Provident Ministries (3402 South Locust Rd., South Bend) will host Summit 2013 with speaker Pastor Jess Gibson at 10am. For more information, call 574-968-1566 or email gnicodemus@providentministries.org.
June 29
Goshen Municipal Airport (17229 C.R. 42, Goshen) will hold Rotors n' Ribs Helicopter Fly-In from 10am-4pm for pilots and enthusiasts. For more information, email info@indianahelicopters.com.
June 30
Central Park Plaza (downtown Valparaiso) will hold a "Can Hunger" festival with musicians, food vendors, and a ton of people helping out the community and help benefit Housing Opportunities, a local pantry that services under-resourced families in Porter county. Gracepoint church will be collecting items throughout the whole month of June. For more information, visit http://gracepoint.me/#/welcome/can-hunger
June 30
Christ Chapel-Provident Ministries (3402 South Locust Rd., South Bend) will host Summit 2013 with speaker Pastor Sergio Scataglini at 10am. For more information, call 574-968-1566 or email gnicodemus@providentministries.org.
July 01
The Greentown Public Library (421 S. Harrison S., Greentown) will hold a book sale through July 13th in the Community Room of the Adult Library. For more information, call 765-628-3534.
July 06
Warsaw Community Public Library (310 E Main St., Warsaw) will hold an Australian adventure at 6pm where Koala Bears, Kangaroos, Dingos & Pelicans live with Lee Ann Jaeger, a Warsaw native who loves to travel and has visited many parts of the globe. For more information and registration, call 574-267-6011 or visit warsawlibrary.org.
July 09
The COA’s Front Street Crossing (227 S. Front St., Dowagiac) will be showing the movie "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" from 1-3pm for anybody to enjoy laughs and free popcorn. For more information, call 269-445-8110.
July 10
Lakeland Community Hospital (31 S. St. Joseph, Niles) will hold “Creating Confident Caregivers” from 12:30-2:30pm for family members caring in the home for a loved one with dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease. For more information, call 269-445-8110.
July 11
Lakeland Community Hospital (31 S. St. Joseph, Niles) will hold “Journeying with Your Parents as They Age” from 5:30-7:30pm for adult children and parents who want to be better informed and prepared for the challenges of aging. For more information, call 269-445-8110.
July 13
Calvary Assembly of God (1010 E. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart) will hold a Big Garage Sale from 8am-3pm with gently used clothing, household appliance, clothing, and more! A kid's corner with games and entertainment will be provided for children. Call ahead for vending opportunities. For more information, call Shirley at 574-971-0110.
July 15
Community Gospel Church (68893 SR 331, Bremen) will hold a summer sports camp, "Off the Bench—2013 Summer Sports Camp" for kids aged 4–12 from 5-8:30pm through July 19th. For more information and cost, visit cgccommunity.com/events.
July 17
Lakeland Community Hospital (31 S. St. Joseph, Niles) will hold “Creating Confident Caregivers” from 12:30-2:30pm for family members caring in the home for a loved one with dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease. For more information, call 269-445-8110.
July 18
Lakeland Community Hospital (31 S. St. Joseph, Niles) will hold “Journeying with Your Parents as They Age” from 5:30-7:30pm for adult children and parents who want to be better informed and prepared for the challenges of aging. For more information, call 269-445-8110.
July 24
Lakeland Community Hospital (31 S. St. Joseph, Niles) will hold “Creating Confident Caregivers” from 12:30-2:30pm for family members caring in the home for a loved one with dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease. For more information, call 269-445-8110.
July 25
Lakeland Community Hospital (31 S. St. Joseph, Niles) will hold “Journeying with Your Parents as They Age” from 5:30-7:30pm for adult children and parents who want to be better informed and prepared for the challenges of aging. For more information, call 269-445-8110.
July 31
Lakeland Community Hospital (31 S. St. Joseph, Niles) will hold “Creating Confident Caregivers” from 12:30-2:30pm for family members caring in the home for a loved one with dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease. For more information, call 269-445-8110.
July 31
Lakeland Community Hospital (31 S. St. Joseph, Niles) will hold “Journeying with Your Parents as They Age” from 5:30-7:30pm for adult children and parents who want to be better informed and prepared for the challenges of aging. For more information, call 269-445-8110.
August 13
The COA’s Front Street Crossing (227 S. Front St., Dowagiac) will be showing the movie "National Lampoon's European Vacation" from 1-3pm for anybody to enjoy laughs and free popcorn. For more information, call 269-445-8110.
August 14
Lakeland Community Hospital (31 S. St. Joseph, Niles) will hold “Creating Confident Caregivers” from 12:30-2:30pm for family members caring in the home for a loved one with dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease. For more information, call 269-445-8110.
August 16
Osceola Business Association will hold the 30th Annual Osceola Blugrass Festival at Fern Hunsberger Park from 5:30-11pm with New Outlook Bluegrass, Uphill Climb Bluegrass, and an open stage jam. Complete event lineup is on ocba.us
August 17
Osceola Business Association will hold the 30th Annual Osceola Blugrass Festival at Fern Hunsberger Park starting at 6:30am with the Boy Scout Pancake and Sausage Breakfast; 10am ceremony and royalty crowing, and Bluegrass throughout the afternoon and evening. Complete event lineup is on ocba.us
August 18
Osceola Business Association will hold the 30th Annual Osceola Blugrass Festival at Fern Hunsberger Park beginning at 6:30am with the boy Scout Pancake and Sausage Breakfast, solid praise church service, hymn imers and ministry at 9:30 followed by New Outlook Bluegrass and performances until 5pm. Complete event lineup is on ocba.us
August 28
Lakeland Community Hospital (31 S. St. Joseph, Niles) will hold “Creating Confident Caregivers” from 12:30-2:30pm for family members caring in the home for a loved one with dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease. For more information, call 269-445-8110.
September 13
Orchard Grove Extended Care (1385 E. Empire Ave., Benton Harbor will hold “Journeying with Your Parents as They Age” from 9:30-11:30am for adult children and parents who want to be better informed and prepared for the challenges of aging. For more information, call 269-445-8110.
September 20
Orchard Grove Extended Care (1385 E. Empire Ave., Benton Harbor will hold “Journeying with Your Parents as They Age” from 9:30-11:30am for adult children and parents who want to be better informed and prepared for the challenges of aging. For more information, call 269-445-8110.
September 27
Orchard Grove Extended Care (1385 E. Empire Ave., Benton Harbor will hold “Journeying with Your Parents as They Age” from 9:30-11:30am for adult children and parents who want to be better informed and prepared for the challenges of aging. For more information, call 269-445-8110.
