The presentation will focus on our 150th celebration of 4-H and agriculture. Our president will discuss what this year means to him and how his theme will be used around the fairgrounds. We will also talk about community involvement with our fair and year-round events. And lastly, we will give a brief history of how the fair started and where it...
This summer’s worship service on the lake has grown to where there are around 1000 people that attend on Sunday from 8:30 – 9:00. Memorial Day through Labor Day (15 Sundays). Each Sunday, a music group sings, and a local pastor has a 10-minute sermon. The service is heard from a sound system of the Lilly Pad Boat. There are three...
Current Classes
Karl Shelly, Cyneatha Millsaps, & Ben Bouwman
March 6, 8, 13, 15 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.
The history of the United States is woven with many threads, none more odious, continuous, and damaging than racism. How do we reckon with such a legacy? For centuries, communities of color have provided an answer: reparations. This seminar will...
Marcia Yost
March 20, 22, 27 | 10 a.m.
Jennings Auditorium
March 29 | 10 a.m.
Goshen College Umble Center
March 29 | 7:30 p.m.
Goshen College Umble Center (brush-up rehearsal)
Come learn about GC’s production of “Into the Woods” by Stephen Sondheim. This wonderful musical is built on well-known...
Elkhart County Museum Association — John Hertzler coordinator
April 4, 6, 11, 13 | 2 – 3:30 p.m.
There are fascinating stories to tell in our local museums. In this class we will have eight representatives from local museums uncovering the treasures in their museum and why it’s an exciting place to visit. The museums...
Richard Kauffman
April 17, 19, 24, 26 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.
In 2020 64% of Americans were Christian. But starting in the 1990s increasing number of Americans have fallen away from the Christian faith. In fact, by 2070 only 35% of Americans will identify as Christian if current trends continue. This course will examine reasons for this...
Linda Oyer
May 1, 3, 8, 10 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.
We will examine how each of the four Gospel paints a slightly different portrait of Jesus and also emphasizes different aspects of the life of a follower of Jesus. We will conclude with a reflection on the necessity of creating space in a local church to live different forms of...
Bruce Glick
May 15, 16, 17, 18 | 9 – 11:30 a.m.
limited to eight people
The course goal is to enjoy watching and learning about birds that are found in May in northern Indiana. As weather permits, we will spend our time “in the field”, which will include local birding hot spots such as the Mill Race, Shanklin...
Michael Sherer
May 23, 25, 30, June 1 | 2 – 3:30 a.m.
Science is methodically unlocking the secrets of health, disease and aging. The bad news is, much of that knowledge will take decades to reach your doctor’s office if it ever does. Author and researcher Michael Sherer will share thoughts on how you can benefit from cutting...