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.
February 04
"Words that Shaped the World: 400 Years of the Bible in English" a museum collection from Ashland Theological Seminary is coming to the Nappanee First Brethren Church on February 4. The event will begin at 2 pm with a reception following. For more information, call 574-773-4252.
February 04
Constantine Township Library (165 Canaris St., Constantine) will hold a book sale at noon. Books, magazine bundles, VHS and DVDs, and many more items will be available to purchase. Proceeds go toward the library. For more information, call 269-435-7957.
February 04
Joshica's Planet Canine (4411 Wyland Dr., Elkhart) will host "The Fourth Annual Pupsicle" indoor disc dog competition at 5pm.. See the dogs in action with jumps and tricks. For more information, call 574-651-1877 or go to planet-canine.com/
February 04
Martin's Pet & Garden (116 W. Jackson St. , Elkhart) will hold their "Cat in the Hat Pet Showcase Adoption Event" from 11am-2pm for cat adoption only. Sponsored by the Humane Society of Elkhart County. For more information, call 574-848-4225.
February 04
Sweet Creams Soda Shop (700 S. Main St., Elkhart) area song writers Ivory West and Adrienne Frailey for a performance. For event time and more information, call 574-970-5568.
February 04
Sweet Creams Soda Shop (700 S. Main St., Elkhart) will host Mike Merril for a Contemporary Christian performance from 7-9pm. For more information, call 574-970-5568.
February 04
The La Porte County Public Library (904 Indiana Ave.) will hold "What is Dyslexia?" from 1-3pm CST, in the Large Meeting Room for anyone interested on diagnosing dyslexia and helping those with it. Sponsored by READ La Porte County, Inc. through the Unity Foundation and Bethany Luteran. Register by emailing mhedge8@comcast.net.
February 04
The Living Gospel Church (Nappanee, IN) will host a benefit dinner to raise awareneness of Sex Trafficking. Tickets for the free event with limited seating will be available at Main Street Coffee House in Nappanee on January 23. Sponsored by Destiny Rescue of Syracuse, IN.
February 04
The Woodlawn Nature Center (604 Woodlawn Ave., Elkhart) will host Walking in a Winter Wonderland from 2-3pm. Everyone is invited. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 574-264-0525.
February 05
Constantine Township Library (165 Canaris St., Constantine) will hold a book sale at noon. Books, magazine bundles, VHS and DVDs, and many more items will be available to purchase. Proceeds go toward the library. For more information, call 269-435-7957.
February 06
Cassopolis Squires Elementary School (725 Center Street, Cassopolis) will hold Cass County's Great Start program at 9:30am with "love" themed activities, games, snacks, and crafts encouraging development. For more information, call 269-445-6217.
February 06
La Porte County Public Library (904 Indiana Ave.) will hold its Teen Video Challenge, Part 2 in the Large Meeting Room at 3pm. Pizza will be served for everyone who participates. For more information, call 219-362-6156.
February 07
Sweet Creams Soda Shop (700 S. Main St., Elkhart) will hold a Carl Rust Open Mic night from 7-9:30pm. For more information, call 574-970-5568.
February 07
The Board of Public Work of the City of Elkhart will meet in Executive Session to discuss pending litigation. Executive Session will begin at 8:30 am on Tuesday, February 7. It will be held in the Board of Public Works Conference Room on the Third Floor of the Municipal Building in Elkhart, IN.
February 07
The Rolling Praire Branch Library will hold the Readers Group discussion of "Bloodroot" by Amy Greene at 10am CST. For more information, call 219-778-2390.
February 08
Christian Reformed Church of St. Joseph, MI (3275 Washington Ave.) will host chalk artist and ventriloquist Rod Snow at 7pm. Salad and pizza will be served from 6-6:45pm and cookies will be available after the show. For more information, call 269-429-5541.
February 08
Edwardsburg Primary School (69410 Section St., Edwardsburg) will hold Cass County's Great Start program at 9:30am with "love" themed activities, games, snacks, and crafts encouraging development. For more information, call 269-445-6217.
February 08
Sweet Creams Soda Shop (700 S. Main St., Elkhart) will host Fishers of Men for a Gospel/Contemporary Ministry performance from 7-9:15pm. For more information, call 574-970-5568.
February 10
Cornerstone Baptist Church (6080 N. 1000 W., Shipshewana) will hold a Firefly Conferece from from 3-10pm for those with children aged 2-12 but have no baby sitter for Valentine's Day. The event is free with praise and worship, crafts, puppets, dinner, and a movie. For more information, call 269-483-2685.
February 10
The Elkhart General Hospital (the Private Dining Room)will hold "Diabetes is a Cardiovascular Disease" at 10am. Sponsored by the General Hospital Diabetes Support Group. For more information, call 574-523-3297 or visit www.egh.org.
February 10
The Grand Horizon Center (1610 S. Nappanee St., Elkhart) will host The Spirit of Adoption Summit from 7-9pm. Sponsored by the Zoe Foundation, Cafe 127 of Voice Ministries, and the Adoption Connection of Southgate Church. For more information and registraion, go to thezoefoundation.com and click "Events."
February 10
The Humane Society of Elkhart County (54687 CR 19, Bristol) will hold their Red Barn Resale Shop fundraiser from 10am-4pm. Proceeds from the sale will go toward the care of animals at the Shelter. Donations of gently used working household items can be dropped off during the week from 9am-4pm.
February 11
Come for an afternoon of "Lovers of Jazz Piano Concert" at Warsaw Community Public Library on February 11 at 2:00 pm. Please call 574-267-6011 to register.
February 11
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church (51521 Elm Rd., Granger) will host Heart for the Homeless from 5pm-10am Feb. 12 to raise awareness for the homeless. Come support those who will be camping out the entire time by volunteering to sit in a box or pay $1 to let those "homeless" take a bathroom visit. Donations encouraged.
February 11
McCoy Church (134 St. Clair Ave., Elkhart) will hold their "Date Night Challenge Event" from 6-8pm. Presented by Focus on the Family for you and your spice with speakers Dr. Greg & Erin Smalley, comedian Jeff Allen, and musician Michael O'Brien. For more information, call 574-294-1131.
February 11
Sweet Creams Soda Shop (700 S. Main St., Elkhart) will host Michael Harding and Shelia for a Country Music performance from 7-9pm. For more information, call 574-970-5568.
February 11
The First Christian Church (115 Park Ridge Dr., Warsaw) will hold the Kosciusko County Right to Life annual Legislative Forum from 9-10:30am. For more information, call 574-267-3481.
February 11
The Grand Horizon Center (1610 S. Nappanee St., Elkhart) will host The Spirit of Adoption Summit from 1-4pm. Sponsored by the Zoe Foundation, Cafe 127 of Voice Ministries, and the Adoption Connection of Southgate Church. For more information and registraion, go to thezoefoundation.com and click "Events."
February 11
The Grand Horizon Center (1610 S. Nappanee St., Elkhart) will host The Spirit of Adoption Summit from 10am-noon. Sponsored by the Zoe Foundation, Cafe 127 of Voice Ministries, and the Adoption Connection of Southgate Church. For more information and registraion, go to thezoefoundation.com and click "Events."
February 11
The La Porte County Public Library (904 Indiana Ave.) will hold "The Great Backyard Bird Count" from 10am-noon. Participants will make a pine cone bird feeder to take home. Sponsored by the Potawatomi Audubon Society. For more information, call 219-362-7128.
February 12
Riverview Community Church (3780 SR 110, Tippecanoe) will host an eveneing with the Gospel trio "New Direction" at 6pm. A love offering will be taken. For more information, call 584-223-4193.
February 12
The Dallas Winchester Senior Center (239 Bond St., Wabash) will host the Wabash Community Band for their annual Sweetheart Concert and Dance at 2pm. Refreshments will be available. For more information, call 260-568-2733.
February 14
Sister Lakes Elementary School (68079 M 152, Benton Harbor) will hold Cass County's Great Start program at 9:30am with "love" themed activities, games, snacks, and crafts encouraging development. For more information, call 269-445-6217.
February 14
Sweet Creams Soda Shop (700 S. Main St., Elkhart) will host the Promissory Notes for a Mountain Dulcimer performance from 7-9pm. For more information, call 574-970-5568.
February 14
The La Porte County Public Library (904 Indiana Ave.) will host the Page Turners book discussion group to discuss "Lincoln Lawyer" by Michael Connelly from noon-1pm CST. The book and DVD is available for checkout. For more information, call 219-362-6156.
February 15
Sweet Creams Soda Shop (700 S. Main St., Elkhart) will host The MixUps for an oldies performance performance from 7-9pm. For more information, call 574-970-5568.
February 16
4th Church Anniversary at Life Tabernacle in Elkhart, IN. On February 16 and 17 at 7:00 pm and on the 18th at 6:00 pm. Come celebrate with us. For more information, call 574-612-0409.
February 16
Dowagiac Patrick Hamilton School (614 Spruce St., Dowagiac) will hold Cass County's Great Start program at 9:30am with "love" themed activities, games, snacks, and crafts encouraging development. For more information, call 269-445-6217.
February 17
Hanna United Methodist Church (101 W. Hopper St., Hanna) will host Family Night :Dinner and a Movie" from 6-8pm. Nursery care and child supervision we be available. For more information, call 765-717-4820.
February 17
Soup Supper Fundraiser for Redbud Area Ministries Food Bank on February 17 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. There will be a freewill offering. Sponsored by Galien Community of Christ Church in Galien, MI.
February 17
Sweet Creams Soda Shop (700 S. Main St., Elkhart) will host Michiana's newist Classic Hits band "Urban Renewal" along with a Carl Rust Open Mic Jam from 7-9:30pm. For more information, call 574-970-5568.
February 18
First Brethren Church (4909 S. Ironwood Dr., South Bend) will hold a free pancake breakfast. For more information, call 574-291-4909.
February 18
Grant County Rescue Mission (423 S. Gallatin, Marion) will host its "7th Annual Walk-A-Mile in My Shoes for Homelessness" fundraiser. The Walk raises funds for basic essentials for those in need. For more information or to register, call 765-662-0988.
February 18
St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church (53720 Ironwood Rd., South Bend) will hold its monthly free community lunch from 11:30am-1pm.
February 18
St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church will host a health fair from 10am-2pm. Free health screenings and mammograms available. Sponsored by St. Michaels and the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. To preregister, call 574-247-5400.
February 18
Sweet Creams Soda Shop (700 S. Main St., Elkhart) will host the Listen Jazz Trio for a Jazz performance from 7-9pm. For more information, call 574-970-5568.
February 18
The La Porte County Public Library (904 Indiana Ave.) will hold Legos at the Library from 1-2pm. School-aged children can attend to create winter creatures and listen to stories. For more information, call 219-362-7128.
February 19
Bible Prophecy Conference at Peru Grace Brethren Church on February 19-21. Call 765-473-3881 for more information.
February 19
Fresh Start Ministries (801 W. Mulberry St., Kokomo) will hold NOW (Night of Worship) at 6pm where the church can connect with the community for a non-denominational service.. An offering will be collected to support the ministry, "Bridges Outreach." For more information on the outreach, go to bridgesoutreach.com. Call 765-452-3308 for information on Fresh Start Ministries.
February 19
Winter Walk 2012 on February 19 at 2:30 pm at the County City Building in South Bend. Join us for a one mile solidarity walk through the heart of downtown South Bend to benefit St Margaret's House, a day center for women and children. For more information, call 574-243-7795
February 21
A Pancake Supper will be on Tuesday, February 21, from 6:00-8:00 pm at St Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in South Bend. For more information, call 574-243-0632.
February 21
Indiana University South Bend (1700 Mishawaka Ave., Mishawaka) will host Dr. Alveda King, the niece of the late Dr. Martin Luther King at 7pm in the cafeteria. Sponsored by the IUSB Right to LIfe Club and St. Joseph County Right to Life. For more information, email prolifeiusb@gmail.com
February 22
Mini Medical School at Indiana University School of Medicinge (Raclin-Carmichael Hall 1234 Notre Dame Ave., South Bend) will hold "Prenatal and Postnatal Diagnoses for Down syndrome" by Dr. Brian Skotko from 7-8:30pm. Dr. Skotko is a specialist in the Down Syndrome Program at Children's Hospital Boston. For more information, call 574-234-0590.
February 22
Sweet Creams Soda Shop (700 S. Main St., Elkhart) will host Fishers of Men for a Gospel/Contemporary Ministry performance from 7-9:15pm. For more information, call 574-970-5568.
February 23
The Logan Center (2505 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend) will hold "Healthy Students with Down Syndrome" for parents, therapists, educators, and all those affected by someone with Down Syndrome. Luncheon will follow. Sponsored by the Down Syndrome Family Support & Advocacy Group and Memorial Hospital of South Bend. For required RSVP, call 574-234-0590.
February 24
Sweet Creams Soda Shop (700 S. Main St., Elkhart) will host Bill Bossler for a night of music from 7-9:30pm. For more information, call 574-970-5568.
February 24
Sweet Creams Soda Shop (700 S. Main St., Elkhart) will host the Fraileys followed by the Bessimer family from 7-9:30pm. For more information, call 574-970-5568.
February 25
The Fish Lake Branch Library (7981 East SR 4, Walkerton) will hold "Once Upon a Chilly Saturday" at 11am. For more information, call 219-369-6156.
February 26
Elkhart Municipal Band Presents "A Winter Concert" featuring Classical Band Literature on Sunday, February 26th at 2:30 pm at the Lerner Theater.
February 28
Sweet Creams Soda Shop (700 S. Main St., Elkhart) will hold a Carl Rust Open Mic night from 7-9:30pm. For more information, call 574-970-5568.
February 29
Sweet Creams Soda Shop (700 S. Main St., Elkhart) will host The MixUps for an oldies performance performance from 7-9pm. For more information, call 574-970-5568.
March 01
Reading Railroad and Memorial Hospital will have a learning center for children and their parents in the Walton Public Library starting March 1. The center will be each Thursday from 1:00-5:00 pm in the community room. For more information, call 574-626-2234.
March 18
Epworth United Methodist Church (105 W. 8th St., Matthews) will host a Gospel concert with Woody Wright in concert at 6:30pm, doors opening at 5:30pm. The free concert will hold a love offering during the performance, and a meet-and-greet time with refreshments afterward. For more information, visit matthewseumc.org.
March 24
The University of Notre Dame will host the Holy Half Marathon to raise funds for Hope Ministries and the St. Joseph County Public Library. For more information about the 13.1 mile race around the campus and to register, 502-457-6490 or email mkosse@nd.edu
April 14
The Elkhart YMCA (200 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart) will host Healthy Kids Day from 10am-1pm. Kid-friendly activities and vendors of jump roping, a climbing wall, scuba lessons, and both Fire Department and Police K-9 demos will be held. For more information, call 574-389-7878.
April 22
Motville Community Church (10210 James St., Mottville) will be presenting "The Passion of the Christ" movie at 6pm with doors opening at 5:30pm. For more information, call 269-483-9946.
