Selected Community Events
A Visit with Nacar Champion Tony Stewart
Aug 15, 2013 Doors open at 5:30pm. 7:00pm-9:00pm
The Newton Center 601 N. Michigan St. Lakeville, In 46536
Q & A Session and autograph session with Tony Stewart. All Proceeds benefit Newton Park and the "Little Hoosier 100".

Newton Center
574-784-2749
info@thenewtoncenter.com



Benefit for the Greg and Rachelle Shuff family
Jun 8, 2013 2-7pm
Cass County Conservation Club 13710 US 12 Union, MI.
Quarter Paddle Auction and Raffle Drawing.

Michele Barclay
574-596-6074



Dylan Morrison Benefit "Racing Together for Dylan"
May 18, 2013 4:00-8:00 pm
Waterford Mennonite Church, 65975 State Route 15 Goshen, IN
Haystack Supper
Live and Silent Auctions
Children's Games
Bake Sale

Deb Witmer
574-862-2831
drakewitmer@juno.com



Old Mill Festival & Hotcakes For Huntington's
Jun 15, 2013 8am - 2pm
Greenfield Mills 10505 E. 750 N. Howe, IN 46746
Bring the family and come join us for a day filled with food, fun, and support for HD!

The pancake breakfast features delicious pancakes made with flour from the Mill, which is Indiana's oldest commercial water-powered mill! You will see much of the same loved aspects of the event as you did in past years, such as a farmer's market, local wares, crafts, wagon rides, antique farm equipment display, kids games, and tours of the historic Mill!

Times/Prices are as follows:
Pancake Breakfast: 8am-11am $6.00/person
Tours of Mill: 8am- 2pm $5.00 donation/person

Proceeds from the Pancake breakfast benefit the Indiana Chapter of the Huntington's Disease Society of America and the Huntington's Disease National Youth Alliance.

We look forward to seeing you for this fun, family event, and hope you will join us in raising awareness of Huntington's disease.


Amanda Rinkel
260-367-2394
customerservice@newrinkelflour.com



Summer Schooled/ Lake City Roller Dolls Roller Derby
Jun 1, 2013 Doors open at 4pm action starts at 5pm ends at 7pm
Hansens Eastlake Skating Center 3010 Frontage Road Warsaw, Indiana
Live Roller Derby action! Portion of proceeds go towards Bakers Youth Club. Tickets are Adults $10 prior to day of event or $12 at the door kids $4 anytime

Find us on Facebook.Lake City Roller Dolls


St Anthony Church & School Rummage Sale
May 18, 2013 8 am - 2 p.m.
St Anthony School, 2310 E. Jefferson Blvd. Corner of Ironwood and Jefferson
Rummage Sale of items clothing, household items, small appliances, toys, books, sporting goods, etc. All items not sold will be donated to charity. All proceeds for the event to benefit school programs.

Tracy McCormick, 574-904-9195, mcc@stanthonysb.com


8th Annual Run for Research
Sep 14, 2013 8am to noon.
IU Health Goshen Center for Cancer Care
Run for Research proceeds directly benefit the research department and patient's on clinical trials. This is a fundraising event. Same day registration begins promptly at 8am.

Brittany Ressler, Oncology Info Specialist
574-364-2973
bressler@iuhealth.org
http://goshenrunforresearch.org/



The Biggest Garage Sale
Jun 1, 2013 8 am - 2 pm
Rivervalley Church 55855 Bittersweet Road, Mishawaka, IN
Huge indoor garage sale with over 30 booths! Benefits small business development in West Africa.

Just $1 to get in and shop!

Hannah Grudda
547.360.1866
hannahgrudda@gmail.com



12th Annual Niles Burn Run
Jul 13, 2013 - Jul 14, 2013 Sat: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sun: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Main Street, Downtown Niles, Michigan
Join us for the 12th Annual Niles Burn Run To Benefit the Great Lakes Burn Camp

Saturday, July 13th & Sunday, July 14th

Join us on Saturday, July 13th, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. where we shut down Downtown Niles, Michigan!

Bike Show ● Food & Retail Vendors ● Fire Truck Pull ● Niles Merchant Poker Crawl ● Live bands featuring:

Dicky James & The Blue Flames and Dr. Duke Tumatoe & The Power Trio!!

Join us on Sunday, July 14th, for the Police, Fire and EMS escorted ride through approximately 50 miles of Picturesque Berrien and Cass Counties in Michigan!

$20.00 per Bike, $30.00 w/rider
Pre-registration price ends June 24, 2013
$25.00 per Bike, $35.00 w/Rider after June 24, 2013
Includes free t-shirt (while supplies last)

Registration starts at 9 a.m. ● Ride leaves at 12 p.m. (Lunch after the Ride) ●Biker Service ● Breakfast by the CMA ● Food & Retail Vendors ● Live Music!

For more Information: Visit our website at www.NilesBurnRun.com or on Facebook or Twitter!


Scott Roberts, 269-240-1942


Port-a-Pit Chicken – Northwest Children’s Learning Center
May 17, 2013 10 am - 6 pm
Walgreens parking lot at Cleveland and Bendix
A Port-a-Pit Chicken Carry-Out is being held on Friday, May 17 from 10 am - 6 pm, at the Walgreens parking lot at Cleveland and Bendix and from 12 pm - 6 pm at the Northwest United Methodist Church located at 21855 Brick Road in South Bend. Tickets are $6. Roasted potatoes are $3. Proceeds to benefit the Northwest Children's Learning Center.

Patti Perri (574) 272-4971


BIG SMILES 5K RUN/WALK
May 25, 2013 8:00 AM
New Buffalo Public Beach
1st annual 5k Run/Walk to support local familes and children with Autism and Special Needs. In Memory of Kristen Heimbach.

Register at www.bigsmiles5k.com


Victory Over Violence 1st Annual Walk/Run Event
Sep 28, 2013 9:00 a.m.
Ox Bow County Park 23427 CR 45 Elkhart IN
5K Walk/Run Event to benefit the Elkhart County Women's Shetler the only domestic violence shelter in Elkhart County.

Elkhart County Women's Shelter, 574-295-6596, info@ifitelkhart.com


Tapas and Tango
Sep 7, 2013 6 to 11 p.m.
LangLab, 1302 High St., South Bend
Support the Neighborhood Resources Corp. and our work in South Bend neighborhoods while enjoying authentic tapas and sangria, Latin dance demonstrations and more. Tickets $50 couples, $30 singles.

Laureen Fagan 574.287.0425 nrcneighbors@gmail.com


Reins of Life Benefit Dressage Series Show II
Jun 16, 2013 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (approx)
Reins of Life – South Bend 55200 Quince Road South Bend, IN 46619
Reins of Life Benefit Dressage Show sanctioned with the Michiana Dressage Club and Indiana Dressage Society. All proceeds to benefit Reins of Life.

Elizabeth Grainger
(574) 251-9694
elizabethgrainger@gmail.com



Reins of Life Benefit Dressage Series Show I
Jun 15, 2013 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (approx)
Reins of Life – South Bend 55200 Quince Road South Bend, IN 46619
Reins of Life Benefit Dressage Show sanctioned with the Michiana Dressage Club and Indiana Dressage Society. All proceeds to benefit Reins of Life.

Elizabeth Grainger
(574)251-9694
elizabethgrainger@gmail.com



Quarter Paddle Auction/Benefit for Haiti Missions trip
May 18, 2013 2:00-6:00 pm
Russell Center, 1201 Presidential Dr, Winona Lake, IN
Haiti’s schools were devasted by an earthquake in 2010 and the Touch of Life Academy will provide a place of learning for children in Haiti. According to Ryan and Veronica Helser, directors of Missions at Touch of Life Church, “In Haiti, only 10 percent of schools are publicly funded, which means many children do not have the privilege to attend school. According to UNICEF, only 52 percent of children attend primary (elementary) school. Of those 52 percent, only about 30 percent make it to the sixth grade.”

Please help Ashley Stills raise the money that is needed for this trip, and to be able to do God's work in Haiti!

The Church will be providing food and 100% of the profits from that will go to the Benefit!

Also we are going to have vendors there also to donate items for auction!

We would like to ask the support of local businesses to donate the Silent Auction items!

Quarter Paddle auctions are fun where you can purchase awesome products for quarters!

Come and have a great time!!

Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased from any of the vendors!

Thanks so much for your support!



Denise Tankersley
Diva's Dreams Events
(574)534-6113
divasjewels1@yahoo.com



Gala for Goshen Health
Jun 7, 2013 6 pm
The Crystal Ballroom at The Lerner in Elkhart
Benefit for the uninsured in Elkhart County. Social hour with cash bar, gourmet dinner and after-dinner show and dancing to American English, A Beatles Tribute Band.

Virginia Forgey
574-533-4500



Relay For Life - Wine and Canvas Fundraiser
May 18, 2013 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT
V.F.W. Post #985, 1201 W. Pike St., Goshen, IN 46526
Hope you can come out! You are sure to have fun at this event! Don’t worry, you don't even need to know how to paint, that's the beauty! Net proceeds from this event will benefit Team Larry's Troops in the Relay For Life of Elkhart County.

Like our page on Facebook and learn more about upcoming events:
https://www.facebook.com/events/167253513427179/

Carissa Williams, 765.586.7549


"Dance for the Cure" a benefit dance for the American Cancer Society
Aug 25, 2012 7-11pm
Dan O'Day Dance Studio and Rose Ballroom, 107 East First St. in historic downtown Mishawaka, Indiana
"Dance for the Cure" sponsored by the Dan O'Day Dance Studio. Tickets are available in advance or at the door for a minimum of $25.00 (100% deductible). Checks only please made payable to the American Cancer Society. Light refreshments will be served and there will be dance demonstrations throughout the evening. For more information call (574) 255-1168.

Dan O'Day Studio (574) 255-1168


Melinda Sue Finneran-Ricci Memorial Benefit
Aug 11, 2012 2-10
Chippewa Bowl, 225 W. Chippewa Ave., South Bend, IN 46614
This young lady was tragically killed in a car accident on May 29th. She unfortunately did not get to celebrate her 21st birthday on July 4. Come and celebrate Melinda's life and show your support for the family and friends during these hard times.

I have a flyer that I can email to you. Thank you for your help.

Beth Wood
574-358-9153



Ally Krupp 4 Paws Benefit
Jul 29, 2012 11am registration, 12pm shotgun start
Tri-Way Golf Club, Plymouth, Indiana
4-person golf scramble to raise money for 4-year old Ally Krupp to obtain a service dog to assist her with her seizure disorder. $50 per golfer includes golf, food, prizes, drawings, and more!

Jan Kinney 574-936-9517
Becky Krupp 574-387-7126



The Hope Banghart Benefit
Jul 28, 2012 2-8PM
Church of the Heartland, 705 E. Jefferson St., Plymouth, IN 46563
On Saturday, June 23rd Hope was diagnose with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML). The cancer has spread throughout her blood stream and taken over her bone marrow. She will have 3 months chemo treatments back to back and a bone marrow transplant. AML is a rarer form of childhood leukemia. She is at Riley Hospital in Indianapolis.

Judi Leary
574-936-3674



Plymouth Eagles 3rd Annual Benefit Bash
Jul 28, 2012 10-2
Plymouth Eagles, 404 W Laporte St, Plymouth, In
Proceeds to benefit Rupert's Kids,
Camp Riley, Ronald McDonald House. 10:00-2:00 Family Day with moonwalk, face painting, carnival games, corn hole tournament, Plymouth FD safehouse, motorcycle ride @1:00 pm, auction @7:00 pm, Live bands start @ 9:00pm. Jambalaya dinner will be served at 6:00.

Stephanie Thomas Ladies Auxiliary Trustee
574-780-1021



Concert - Fundraiser/Benefit for Ronald McDonald House Charities
Jul 19, 2012 7-8:30PM
Community Baptist Church, 5715 Miami Street, South Bend, IN 46614
Katie is a music education major who underwent spinal fusion surgery in her senior year of high school. Her parents were recipients of RMHC's hospitality and would like to help give back to this worthy organization.
Help sick children and their families find strength in numbers. The concert is free, but donations are welcome. Katie and others will be playing several familiar favorites from television and movie theme songs.


Katie VanderKooi
574-231-8758



Beaman Drive
Nov 30, 2011 11 a.m. - 3 p.m
Pike Lake Pointe Apartments
Winter/Christmas Drive for The Beaman Home

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Beaman-Drive/188962647848485


Speghetti Benefit for Chuck Fain
Feb 20, 2010 5pm until 11pm
Knights of Columbus 112 E Lexington Ave Elkhart, IN 46516
The husband of an employee at TCU at the Concord Service Center, underwent open heart surgery to correct an aneurism. The cost of the dinner will be $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. There will be entertainment of two comedians, a band, a singer, and a magician for the children. All ages are welcome, come have some fun!

Dana Green
574-825-5031



Pet Refuge Trivia Night and Silent Auction
Oct 24, 2009 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Holy Family Church, 56405 Mayflower Road, South Bend
The Pet Refuge is holding its first trivia night and silent auction at the Holy Family Church in South Bend.

The event is divided up into teams that decorate their own tables, dress up in costumes, and you can bring your own food.

Prizes will be given away for the best decorated table, and to the winning team.

The cost is $10 per person and 10 people per table. To reserve a table please call 574-226-5674 or email jessie875@yahoo.com

Newscenter 16 reporter Stephanie Stang will host the event.




Silver Saturday to Benefit Safe Shelter
May 17, 2008 10am-2pm
Contours Express. 4066 Red Arrow Highway
Do you love jewelry and have a heart for helping people? Come learn about and support Safe Shelter, the domestic violence shelter and service provider for Berrien County. There will be a Silpada jewelry representative present for you to purchase beautiful silver jewelry. There will also be raffles and other vendors present. All proceeds from the event will benefit the women and children served each day at Safe Shelter. A special thanks to Contours Express, the Better Idea in Women's Gyms, for hosting the event.

Megan @ 269-925-9500
or
Renee @ 269-428-5222



Music and Auctions to benefit research for United Cancer Services
Mar 4, 2008 - Mar 16, 2008 6 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Moose Lodge on CR 6 in Elkhart
Local sorority Beta Alpha Chi is hosting an evening of singing, dancing and bidding to benefit the United Cancer Services of Elkhart County and the "Go Red" campaign for women's heart disease research.

This annual fundraiser will be held Saturday, March 15th from 6-11:30pm at the Moose Lodge on CR 6 in Elkhart.

The event begins with karaoke from 6 until 8 followed by dancing to live music from the band Morgan's Bluff and featuring the band LiveWire. Silent auctions of donated items including jewelry, artwork, wine baskets and certificates for local goods and services will be held throughout the evening. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Admission is $5.00 which includes entry into a drawing for the door prize.

Tickets are available at the door or by calling Debbie Stutsman at 574-361-4793.