From 9:00AM to 3:00PM

The Auxiliary to VFW Post 360 in Mishawaka, IN will be hosting a Craft Bazaar and Bake Sale. We invite everyone to come do some holiday shopping to support local vendors and veterans.

Location: 1307 E. Jefferson Blvd. Mishawaka, IN

Phone: 574-217-1995

From 12:00PM to 7:00PM

On Friday, October 6, 2023, The Calvin D. Johnson State Farm Insurance Agency, located at 812 E. Jefferson Blvd. will host our 35th anniversary/community appreciation tailgate from noon to 7 p.m. There will be vendors, food, games, a D.J., dancing on the BLVD, and YOU-our family, friends, neighbors, and community partners that made 35 years possible!!!

Location: 812 E. Jefferson Blvd South Bend IN 46617

Phone: 5742884883

From 5:00PM to 8:00PM

Join us at Lubeznik Center for the Arts from 5-8 PM on Friday, October 6 for an evening out featuring an open mic night, spectacular art, light bites and cash bar! If you’d like to perform, please email sbean@lubeznikcenter.org.

Location: Lubeznik Center for the Arts

Website: lubeznikcenter.org

Phone: 2198744900

From 5:30PM to 7:00PM

Come out to the EEC this fall as we once again host our Bat House Workshop! Due to popular demand, we will be hosting this program on TWO nights to accommodate more bat-loving guests: Session #1 will be held on Thursday, October 5th from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM and Session #2 will be held the following night on Friday, October 6th from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Attendees at both sessions will learn about the interesting lives of bats around the world and locally, then finish up the evening by building their very own bat house to install at home! Bat house kits are $7 each and limited to one per family/group. Spots and kits are limited, so register for your preferred night now by visiting https://elkhart-environmental-center.ticketleap.com/ Advance registration required. We look forward to seeing everyone for our evenings of bat appreciation!

Location: Elkhart Environmental Center

Website: https://elkhart-environmental-center.ticketleap.com/

Phone: 5742935070

From 6:00PM to 9:00PM

“A Joyful Heart is Good Medicine.” ~ Proverbs 17:22 Join us for a night full of laughter and philanthropy and help us raise funds for our proposed campus in Lakeville, IN. This evening features the sibling comedy duo, Derrick and Julie Tennant. They are renowned for their unique blend of comedy and motivation, leaving audiences inspired and uplifted. Derrick and Julie share how they use humor to cope with life’s challenges and how “a joyful heart is good medicine.” Friday, October 06, 2023 7:00pm-9:00pm Doors open at 6:00pm Arrive early to take advantage of the basket raffle and 50/50 Leighton Auditorium ~ St. Joe County Public Library Located on the first floor of the Community Learning Center 304 S. Main St. South Bend, IN 46601

Location: St. Joe Community Center: Leighton Auditorium

Website: https://rhymeandreason.net/ajoyfulheart-fundraiser/

Phone: 5743229690

The Marshall County Museum invites visitors to explore the experiences of Latinos and their impact on Indiana with a traveling exhibit from the Indiana Historical Society (IHS). The exhibit, “Be Heard: Latino Experiences in Indiana,” will be open to the public from mid-September through mid- October. “Be Heard: Latino Experiences in Indiana” offers a glimpse into the stories of individuals of varying cultural backgrounds who recall what it has been like to be Latino in the Hoosier State throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. The stories reflect on the Latinos’ cultures, as well as on their contributions to local communities or to the state of Indiana. Spanish translation will be available.

Location: Marshall County Historical Society Museum

Phone: 4804679898

Get the family out in nature this fall during our returning Pumpkin Hunt! Join the hunt along our trails throughout the month of October to search for pumpkins hidden along the paths. Beginning October 1st, a total of 10 small plastic pumpkins will be hidden across our site; if you find one, return it to a staff member during business hours for a fall prize! The hunt will last through October 31st or until all pumpkins have been found. Trails are open dawn to dusk daily, so come and search any time. Limit one pumpkin per family, please. This activity is FREE and there is no registration required. Kids of all ages are welcome to participate! Please note, this is a self-guided trail activity.

Location: Elkhart Environmental Center

Website: https://fb.me/e/5WcpbWxes

Phone: 5742935070