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Monday, June 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Tolson Center for Community Excellence hosted the Summer Kickoff Event with the Elkhart Police Department where community members enjoyed free food, a live DJ, games for kids, and a chance to meet local officers. The event also featured bike training to teach kids safe riding and stressed that helmets are needed — helmets can be obtained from the Elkhart County Health Department. ABC 57
- ➤ Middlebury Food Pantry launched its Summer Feeding program to provide meals for local kids – led by Executive Director Pam Bingaman – and it will run through the summer. ABC 57
- ➤ Oxbow Park in Goshen hosted an Animal Meet and Greet this afternoon — families learned handling tips for safely encountering wildlife — and the event featured American Toad, Western Hognose Snake and Eastern Box Turtle. ABC 57
- ➤ The Minority Health Coalition will host its 21st annual community baby shower on Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Tolsen Center of Excellence—100 families with expecting children or children under two will receive free baby supplies such as bottles, books, wipes and diapers and learn about health disparities during pregnancy. ABC 57
- ➤ Sweet Cycle Rides is hosting monthly bike rides this summer at local ice cream shops with free ice cream for the first 20 registrants—paid for by Friends of the Elkhart County Parks group. Riders will meet at set locations on June 13, July 26, and August 9, covering 10 to 12 cycling miles each and needing online registration by the day prior to each event. ABC 57
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, June 8 at 3 p.m., the Hebrew Orthodox Cemetery will host Final Kindness: The Rituals & Meaning of Jewish Burial with Rabbi Kuppel Lindow and Bekki Lindow. The free event, organized by the Elkhart County Historical Museum and Michiana Jewish Historical Society, will offer insights into Jewish funeral practices and require registered guests to dress respectfully — entry is through the Calhoun Street gate. ABC 57
TRAVEL NEWS
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Conservatory of Dance and Music Student Concert
10:00-11:30 a.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $23.20 – $37.65 — Experience an annual showcase of Tap, Jazz, and Modern dance performances by talented students.
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Tutu School Spring Bravo Bash
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $20 – $26 — A whimsical and family-friendly performance featuring students in adorable tutus.
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A Toast To Bread - The Ultimate Bread Experience
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $43.30 – $72.20 — Experience the nostalgic sounds of the 70s hit band BREAD performed by the top tribute band in the world.
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Elkhart Jazz Festival featuring Diana Krall
Thursday, Jun 19th — The Lerner Theatre — Ticket prices starting at $34 — Experience the soulful sounds of jazz legend Diana Krall at the kickoff of this internationally acclaimed festival.
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Elkhart Jazz Festival
7-11:15 p.m. — Elkhart Public Library - Downtown — Free entry — Kick off festival weekend with local indie-folk and Americana vibes outdoors.
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Elkhart County Symphony featuring Sam Greenfield
8:30-10 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Included with Saturday or Weekend Pass — Experience the dynamic sounds of Sam Greenfield blending jazz, pop, and funk.
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Elkhart Jazz Festival - Jazz Brunch
10:30 a.m. — Crystal Ballroom at the Lerner Theater — $11.95 – $48.00 — Delight in a morning of jazz and a delectable brunch featuring the Ben Davis Trio.
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Greater Elkhart Chamber Golf Outing 2025
8:30 a.m. — Elcona Country Club — Dinner all day — Enjoy a day of golf, dining, and awards at this exciting community event.
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Porsches on the River
Time TBD — Sears Public parking lot — Free entry — Experience a showcase of stunning Porsches along the riverbank in Elkhart.
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