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Sunday, April 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Goshen, Inc. will host the Green Day Celebration on May 2 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Courthouse lawn to offer family-friendly activities focused on sustainability (including tree climbing lessons by My Tree Climber, live animal displays by Elkhart-South Bend-Goshen Aquatic Biology, and food trucks with dining options). ABC 57
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A South Shore train collided with a semi-truck at the Smilax Road crossing just after 8 p.m. today—Smilax Road remains closed between U.S. 20 and Edison Road and no injuries were reported. 16 News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chained Melody, a downtown jewelry store, will host a Mother’s Day event on May 10 at its Main St location that features a coffee bar + a build your own flower bouquet station and offers a buy one get one 25% off deal on permanent jewelry; appointments are required for this event. WSBT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Elkhart Municipal Band will perform a free concert at the Lerner Theatre on Sunday, April 27 at 3 p.m. to celebrate the venue's 100th birthday — the show will feature works by Vaughn Williams, Jamie Texidor and George Gershwin, with special guest Mayor Rod Roberson and live piano from Celia Weiss. WSBT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Elkhart Community Schools is hosting a mental health awareness event called "Kick the Stigma: Mental Health Matters" to connect families with local mental health resources and offer a walk, resource fair and family friendly activities with a light lunch. The event will take place at Elkhart High School Freshman Division on May 3 from 10 a.m.—12 p.m. ABC 57
TRAVEL NEWS
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Euchre Club
1-3:30 p.m. — Owls Club — No registration required — Drop in to play euchre and make new friends in a friendly atmosphere.
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9th Annual A Year in Dance
6:30-8 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the joy of dance with various styles showcasing their talent and hard work from the past season.
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Daly Dash 5K Run/Walk
9-11 a.m. — Mary Daly Elementary School — Participant ribbons for all — Run or walk through the Strong Avenue neighborhood in this community-friendly 5K event.
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Fiddler On The Roof
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $13 – $28 — Experience the heartwarming tale of Tevye and his daughters in this timeless musical.
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Fiddler on The Roof by Premier Arts
2-6 PM — The Lerner Theatre — $13 – $28 — Experience the timeless tale of tradition and community through the eyes of Tevye and his daughters.
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4th Annual Oaklawn's Got Talent
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Fundraiser event — Enjoy an evening of local talent supporting mental health and addiction treatment.
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Elkhart Police Department 5K-9 Fun Run
7-10 a.m. — Elkhart Academy — $25 entry — Participate in a scenic 5K run or 1-mile walk benefiting the Elkhart Police Department K-9 Unit.
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Lunchtime Live: Kimball Organ Concert with Celia Weiss
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Free entry — Enjoy a captivating performance by renowned local organist Celia Weiss on a historic 1924 Kimball Organ.
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