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.
May 23
Bittersweet Branch Library (602 Bittersweet Rd., Mishawaka) will hold "Who Are You? A Genealogy Roundtable" from 6:30-7:30pm with Vicky Rydynski, archivist at the Saint Joseph County Archives and Records Center, as she shares her research on the Studebaker family. For more information, call 574-259-0392.
May 23
COA Lowe Center (60525 Decatur Rd., Cassopolis) will hold a cooking class from 2:30-4:30pm "Cooking for One" with the COA’s Chef Kevin Stantz to serve up a host of ideas that will help you cook once and eat twice. For more information and registration, call 269-445-8110.
May 23
Niles High School located (1441 Eagle St., Niles) and Niles New Tech will hold a community health fair from 3-7pm with screenings and classes held from area health professions such as Lakeland Hospital, Saint Joe Hospital, the Niles YMCA, and many more local businesses. For more information, email nnthealthfair@nilesnewtech.org.
May 23
Warsaw Community Public Library will hold a picture demonstration at 6pm on emailing pictures, creating a collage, create albums, crop your pictures, etc., using the free online “Picasa” program. For more information and 574-267-6011.
May 24
Heartline Pregnancy Center (1515 Provident Dr., Warsaw) will hold an Open House all day until 8pm with tours. Refreshments will be available from Karen’s Hoemstyle Kitchen. For more information, call 574-267-5110.
May 25
Agape Christian Church (1601 I St., La Porte) will hold its Annual Golden Opportunity Community Giveaway from 9am-2pm with clean, reusable items such as clothes, furniture, appliances, toys, media, housewares and more to those who need them for FREE. For more information, call 362-5614.
May 25
Bair Lake Bible Camp (12500 Prang St., Jones) will hold a Summer Kickoff Day from noon-5pm for a FREE day of camp and lunch. Climb a 30' climbing tower, take a cruise on the lake, zip down the zip line or go on a nature hike. For more information, call 888-899-7712.
May 25
Unity Gardens will present South Bend Councilman Henry Davis planting his new Unity Garden (3821 W. Washington, South Bend) as a part of grassroots movement to build community. For more information, call 574-315-4361.
574-315-4361
growunitygardens@yahoo.com
May 26
Cedar Road Missionary Church (56907 Cedar Rd. Osceola) will host it's 6th annual Community Picnic/Carnival from 1-3pm with games and activities for children up to 12 years old. Live Christian music is provided with free food. Survive Alive House and DARE/Crime Stoppers will provide fingerprint/personal identification kits.
May 26
New Hope Fellowship Church (201 W. Michigan Ave., Paw Paw) will present The Taylors in concert at 6pm for an evening southern gospel music. A freewill offering will be received. For more information, call 269-415-0234.
May 27
The City of Nappanee will hold a Memorial Day Parade starting at Nappanee Elementary (755 E. Van Buren St.) and going to City Hall where the celebration will continue with a memorial service.
May 29
COA’s Lowe Center (60525 Decatur Rd., Cassopolis) 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.
May 29
COA’s Lowe Center (60525 Decatur Rd., Cassopolis) 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.
May 29
Harris Branch Library (51446 Elm Rd., Granger) will hold opportunity to meet and practice English conversation, Let’s Talk…English! at 10am for all women who want to improve their ability to converse. For more information and registration, call 574-271-3179.
May 30
Christ Chapel Church will hold their annual yard sale starting at 8am held at 61948 Ozone, South Bend with community yard sales in the neighbor hood. For more information, call 574-291-8005.
June 01
Chautauqua-Wawasee Oakwood Resort Beach (702 E. Lake View Rd., Syracuse) will hold “Hope Floats” Cardboard Boat Regatta from 11am-1pm with free admission, just bring a lawn chair or blanket and prepare to be entertained. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For more information, call 574-518-1094.
June 01
Harvest Bible Chapel (52277 Hickory Rd., Granger) and Community of churches and individuals are coming together to raise support from 8am-2pm for Hope Ministries’ children & families to enjoy camp this summer at Michiana Christian Service Camp.
June 02
Albright Church (504 W. Mishawaka Ave., Mishawaka) will hold a Handbell Concert with "The Jubilee Ringers" at 4pm.
June 02
New Life Church (52 N. Broadway, Peru) will hold a Healing & Miracle Meetings Summer 2013 at 10:30 AM and 7:00pm with founder/president of Rivers of Life Teaching Center Betty McMillen to welcome Christ's Passion & Presence. For more information, call 765-473-9325.
June 02
The River Christian Fellowship (2699 N SR 39, La Porte) will present "Awaken O' Barren Land" Seminar and Worship Concert from 10am-8pm with seminar speaker Shelly Volk and worship by Marty Goetz. For more information and registration, call 219-324-8463 or visit rivercf.org.
June 03
New Life Church (52 N. Broadway, Peru) will hold a Healing & Miracle Meetings Summer 2013 at 7pm with founder/president of Rivers of Life Teaching Center Betty McMillen to welcome Christ's Passion & Presence. For more information, call 765-473-9325.
June 04
New Life Church (52 N. Broadway, Peru) will hold a Healing & Miracle Meetings Summer 2013 at 7pm with founder/president of Rivers of Life Teaching Center Betty McMillen to welcome Christ's Passion & Presence. For more information, call 765-473-9325.
June 05
COA’s Lowe Center (60525 Decatur Rd., Cassopolis) 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.
June 06
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 07
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 07
Kosciusko Lakes and Streams organization will hold the Northern Indiana Lakes Festival through June 9th in Warsaw and Winowna Lake with events and activities on the shores of local lakes and sometimes in the lakes themselves. Event schedule can be found at additional information can be found at www.lakesfestival.org.
June 08
New Life Covenant Church (7 miles south of Peru on S.R. 19, New Santa Fe) will hold a whole hot sausage and pancake breakfast from 7am-4pm with freewill donations accepted. For more information, call 765-395-7386 or 765-437-3958.
June 10
Apostolic Temple Church (South Bend) will hold a Bible Boot Camp for children in preschool through 8th grade from 6-8pm through June 14th to learn about the Armor of God with crafts, snacks, puppet ministry nightly. For more information and registration, email atcbibleschool@yahoo.com.
June 10
Osceola Grace (58343 Apple Rd., Osceola) will hold Vacation Bible School, "Superhero Academy: You're Never Too Young to be a Hero" for children 4 years old through 6th grade from 9am-noon through June 14th. Register online at www.ogbc.net
Ages: 4yrs.-Grade 6
Limited bus service available
June 11
Burlington Faith Church of Christ (1701 South Michigan Rd., Burlington) will hold Vacation Bible School from 9am-11:30pm through June 14th for ages 4 through completed 6th grade. For more information and registration, call 765-566-3614.
June 13
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 269-445-811.
June 14
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 14
COA’s Front Street Crossing (227 S. Front St., Dowagiac) will hold an introduction to "Kindles" from 9am-noon to instruct on the use of tablets. For more information, call 269-445-8110.
June 14
LaFontaine, IN “Ashland Day’s” Festival “Unity in the Community” will be held throughout the day with kids activities including a Kiddy Tractor Pull and Smile Seekers clowns. Liston Creek Gospel Boys will perfrom at 5:00pm and Christian Country star Morris Mott will follow. For more information, visit facebook.com/pages/LaFontaine-Festival/339330783114
June 15
Bourbon Lions Club (corner of Shaffer Rd. and N. Harris St.) will hold the Bourbon Children's Resale 8am-1pm with doorprizes begin at 7am. Come to the community-wide consignment sale of maternity items, infant through teen clothing, baby gear & furniture, books, toys and lots more!
Our website is: www.bourbonresale.webs.com
June 15
LaFontaine, IN Ashland Day’s Festival “Unity in the Community” will be held throughout the day with a parade at 10am, Cornhole Tournament at 2pm, Wabash Valley Shuri Ryu Academy martial arts demonstration at noon, the Town-Wide Rummage Sale and more! For more information, visit facebook.com/pages/LaFontaine-Festival/339330783114
June 15
Leeper Park (St. Joseph River, South Bend) will hold the 46th Anuual Leeper Park Art Fair from 10am-6pm with 120 artists from all over the country and including works of acrylic, watercolor, pottery , photography, glass, wood, and more! For more information, call 574-272-8598.
June 16
Leeper Park (St. Joseph River, South Bend) will hold the 46th Anuual Leeper Park Art Fair from 10am-5pm with 120 artists from all over the country and including works of acrylic, watercolor, pottery , photography, glass, wood, and more! For more information, call 574-272-8598.
June 17
COA Lowe Center (60525 Decatur Rd., Cassopolis) will hold “Camp Safe Kids” from 9:30am-4pm for children 9 to 11 years of age with the County Sheriff’s Department and the Penn Township Fire Department. The free day-long camp will teach kids about first aid, internet safety and abduction prevention, water/boat safety, traffic/bike safety as well as smokehouse and fire safety. Each child will receive a free bike helmet, t-shirt and meals. To register, call 269-445-8110.
June 17
Matthews Epworth United Methodist Church (2404 Lincoln Way W., South Bend) will hold Vacation Bible School 9am-11:30am through June 21st with stories from Old Testament stories of Moses to discover God’s ultimate plan of salvation in Jesus plus crafts, games, and fun!
June 17
North Liberty Church of Christ (65225 SR 23, North Liberty) will hold Vacation Bible School, "Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong for God" from 9am-noon through June 21st for children ages 4 through going into 5th grade. For more information and to register, visit nlccnet.org or register at the door.
June 17
Walton Christian Church (103 W Bishop St., Walton) will hold Vacation Bible School, "Son Rock Kids Camp" from 6-8pm through June 21st. For more information and registration, call 721-0767.
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 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 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 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
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 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 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 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.
