First Fridays in downtown Goshen

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On the First Friday of every month - throughout the year - businesses, artists, and entertainers throw a party in downtown Goshen. Hours are generally from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. This month:

Friday, December 4, 2009

First Fridays - Shop Outside the Box

Support your community by shopping at locally-owned stores during the holiday season. Downtown Goshen's retail and services stores offer unique holiday gifts for you business, friends and family!

Avoid the Box Store holiday mayhem - Shop Outside the Box!

Don't miss the lighting of the downtown Christmas tree - 7 p.m. sharp!
@Washington and Main Streets

There will be live music and free hot cocoa and coffee provided by Fish Lake Organic Berry Patch.


  • Entertainment
  • Food
  • Business promotions
  • Kids activities
Where/When
Description

Bethany Jazz Ensemble performance
On the corner of West Washington & Main
Dec 4, 6:30-7:15pm

Come to the heated tent to hear a live performance by Bethany's Jazz Ensemble. Directed by Barb Slagel.

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

Lighting of the downtown Christmas tree
Washington and Main Streets
Dec 4, 7-7:15pm

On the corner of West Washington and Main Streets. Start a new family tradition: You won't want to miss the tree lighting with Mayor Kauffman at 7:00 pm sharp! Live music and free hot cocoa and coffee (provided by Fish Lake Organic Berry Patch)!

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

GHS Crimsonaires
215 East Lincoln Avenue, Goshen
Dec 4, 5-9

The GHS Crimsonaires will be performing at the First Presbyterian Church at 6:30 and 7:45 PM.

This FREE concert will feature standard pop favorites and Christmas selections.

Free refreshments will also be available.  As always, our restroom facilities will be open for all First Friday Events.

Hosted by: First Presbyterian Church

Get your dancing shoes on!
216 South Main Street, Goshen
Dec 4, 7-11:59pm

Come to the Third Floor Ballroom at the Goshen Theater for a fun night of dancing. Sponsored by the Hispanic Council/Concilio Hispano and the "Survival English" classes being taught at Good Shepherd Mennonite Church/Iglesia del Buen Pastor in Goshen.

Hosted by: Goshen Theater
Where/When
Description

Downtown Goshen Inc.
On the corner of West Washington & Main
Dec 4, 5-9

Fresh Crèpes/Beignets!
Under the tent on Main & Washington: Warm up with fresh crèpes or beignets. There will also be French cookbooks for sale.

This is a fundraiser for the Goshen High School French Club. Help them pay for special activities and field trips, as well as senior scholarships.

The purpose of the Goshen High School French Club is to promote the French language and francophone culture in a fun and interesting atmosphere. The French Club organizes field trips, French Club t-shirts, and monthly club activities.

CVS/pharmacy
410 South Main Street
Dec 4, 12-6:30pm

Hillbilly Hotdogs for a cause!
Help support St. Jude's Children's Hospital, and buy a Hillbilly Hotdog on First Friday at CVS/pharmacy from 12:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. located at 410 S. Main Street.

First United Church of Christ
110 South 5th Street
Dec 4, 6-8

Chicken & Noodle Supper
First UCC will have a Chicken and Noodle Supper on Friday, December 4th from 6 to 8 pm. Cost for a full meal will be $6.00.

Fish Lake Organic Berry Patch
Washington and Main
Dec 4, 5-9

Roasted chestnuts
Roasting fresh chestnuts on West Washington and Main Streets. FREE hot cocoa and coffee! Get your holiday gift basket full of fresh jams, jellies and nuts.

The Wiener Shack
Washington and Main
Dec 4, 5-9

Dogs!
We'll be on Lincoln Avenue,  10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to Washington and Main, 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. We've got all the fixings!
When/Where
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Balloon Express/Merle Norman
125 South Main Street, Goshen
Dec 4, 5-9

Book signing: Timmy the Tractor
Timmy the Tractor will be at Balloon Express/Merle Norman 125 S. Main Street with a 8 foot storyboard complete with Storytime and music.

Angie Wyat author of Timmy the Tractor will be here for a book signing.  Angie has covered stories from deep inside the Amazon Jungle and from atop an 18 thousand foot mountain.  Now, the Emmy Nominated News Anchor /Reporter is exploring new terrain.  Angie is introducing a cast of children's characters through books, toys and stage preformances.  One of her son's first words was "tractor."  This instant love of equipment used on the farm inspired Angie to write Timmy the Tractor:  His Hay Day.

Kids and adults will fall in love with Timmy..Don't miss this event at Balloon Express/ Merle Norman.   Times will be posted in front of the store.

Goshen Historical Society
124 S. Main St., Goshen
Dec 4, 5-9

Museum gift center
Looking for something unique-ly Goshen? Checkout items at the Goshen Historical Museum's gift center. You can find notecards, "instant" ancestors, cemetary books, and other history books about Goshen -- all available for holiday gift giving.

The Silver Lining
216 South Main Street
Dec 4, 5-8

Enter to win a FREE item!
FREE? Come to The Silver Lining to choose an item you'd like for free. If your name is chosen from our drawing, you win your item free!! The drawing will take place 8pm on First Friday.


The Wellness Studio
211 South Main
Dec 4, 5-9

Merry Christmas to Me!
Stop by the studio during First Fridays and treat yourself to the gift of wellness. Gift certificates are available in any denomination for you or a loved one. Certificates can be used for and studio service, including wellness counseling, personal training, and fitness classes.


When/Where
Description

Eight Select Locations
Dec 4, 5-7

Accents Framing

Make a Gift Tour

Travel from store to store making FREE gifts for the special people in your life: mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, aunts, uncles, teachers & those very special friends.

Participating Businesses:

 Accents Framing & Gifts (120 East Washington)

 Better World Books (118 East Washington)

 From Scratch Pet Bakery (107 West Washington)

 Gaining Grounds Coffee House (114 East Lincoln)

 Home Again (115 West Jefferson)

 Jules Boutique (130 South Main)

 Salon J (130 South Main, Suite 2)

 Ten Thousand Villages (206 South Main)


Contact: Questions? Contact Grace at grace@cityonthego.org

125 South Main Street
Dec 4, 5-9

Balloon Express/Merle Norman

Come see Timmy the Tractor!
Book signing: Timmy the Tractor
Timmy the Tractor will be at Balloon Express/Merle Norman 125 S. Main Street with a 8 foot storyboard complete with Storytime and music.

Angie Wyat author of Timmy the Tractor will be here for a book signing.  Angie has covered stories from deep inside the Amazon Jungle and from atop an 18 thousand foot mountain.  Now, the Emmy Nominated News Anchor /Reporter is exploring new terrain.  Angie is introducing a cast of children's characters through books, toys and stage preformances.  One of her son's first words was "tractor."  This instant love of equipment used on the farm inspired Angie to write Timmy the Tractor:  His Hay Day.

Kids and adults will fall in love with Timmy..Don't miss this event at Balloon Express/ Merle Norman.   Times will be posted in front of the store.

118 East Washington
Dec 4, 6:30-7

Better World Books

First Fridays Kids Book Club

Join us for a book reading at 6:30 pm at Better World Books. Goshen City Police Officer Tara Powell will be reading one of her favorite holiday stories! Kids of all ages are welcome to sign up for this special reading program for ages birth on up. Sponsored by Better World Books, Downtown Goshen, Inc., Families First and Goshen Public Library.

This month’s books:

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
by Clement Moore/Robert Sabuda pop-up book version

MERRY CHRISTMAS, CURIOUS GEORGE
by Margaret and H.A. Rey

HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS
by Gene Autry and Oakley Haldeman

FANCY NANCY: SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS
by Jane O'Connor
Contact: Questions? Contact Grace at grace@cityonthego.org

114 East Lincoln Avenue
Dec 4, 5-8

Gaining Grounds Coffee House

Gingerbread Houses
Join in the holiday spirit by making your very own Gingerbread House!  Cost is $3, with proceeds going to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Hosted by Gaining Grounds Coffee House. Sponsored by CVS/pharmacy.
Contact: Call Danielle at 574-238-6794
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Fish Lake Organic Berry Patch

212 W. Washington Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Located in the Farmer's Market. The nutritional benefits of fresh fruits, jams and jellies are well documented. All of our seasonal berry varieties are "hand-picked" only when fully ripe to provide you with the very best flavor and healthful diet, rich in vitamins and antioxidants.

Contact information:

Fritz Miller
(574) 533-4747

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Business category: Grocery

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First Presbyterian Church

215 East Lincoln Avenue
Goshen, IN 46528

Contact information:

Marcia Yost
(574) 533-7845

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Business category: Public Service

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The Wellness Studio

119 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

The Wellness Studio offers women fitness classes, health and wellness workshops, personal training, and lifestyle counseling and coaching.

Contact information:

Terri Detweiler
(574) 238-5076

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Business category: Health and Wellness

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First United Church of Christ

110 South 5th Street
Goshen, IN 46528

First United Church of Christ is called to proclaim the Gospel of Christ and the beliefs of the evangelical Christian faith, to maintain the worship of God, and to inspire in all persons a love for Christ, a passion for righteousness, and a consciousness of their duties to God and their fellow human beings. We pledge our lives to Christ and covenant with each other to demonstrate His Spirit through worship, witnessing, and ministry to the needs of the people of this church and the community.

Contact information:

Darla Kauffman
(574) 533-6764

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Business category: Public Service

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Gaining Grounds Coffee House

114 East Lincoln Avenue
Goshen, IN 46528

ADEC hopes to break down barriers, both physical and attitudinal, for individuals living with a developmental or physical disability. Gaining Grounds is just one of the many ways we hope to accomplish this goal in our community. We invite you to join us in making our vision of a truly inclusive community – where we all have the opportunity to share our skills and talents – a reality. 

Contact information:

Steve Germani
(574) 533-4231

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Business category: Retail

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The Wiener Shack

Corner of Lincoln Ave and Main St
Goshen, IN

Contact information:

Doug & Jacqueline Murray
(574) 286-6607

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Business category: Casual dining

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Downtown Goshen Inc.

234 South Main Street, Suite 4
Goshen, IN 46526

Downtown Goshen, Inc. focuses on letting people know just how exciting our city can be. With over 29 downtown festival days and themed events FREE to the public, there’s plenty of opportunity for people to discover the ingenious things Goshen community has to offer.

Contact information:

Gina Leichty
(574) 312-9922

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Business category: Public Service

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Better World Books

118 East Washington Street
Goshen, 46528

New and used bookstore.

Contact information:

Brad and Missy Weirich
(574) 534-1984

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Business category: Retail

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CVS/pharmacy

410 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Contact information:

Danielle Yoder
(574) 533-2510

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Business category: Retail

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Goshen Historical Society

124 S. Main St.
Goshen, IN 46526

Contact information:

Earlene Nofziger
(574)975-0033

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Business category: Arts / Entertainment

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The Silver Lining

216 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Find the perfect home decorating piece for your home or dorm room at an affordable price! Handmade jewelry and cards are also available.

Contact information:

Heather Kaufman
n/a

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Business category: Retail

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Goshen Theater

216 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

The Goshen theater has the unique opportunity to offers plays, concerts, movies, dance and other events in a beautiful historic building.

Contact information:

Nathan Butler, Venue Manager
(574) 535-0808

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Business category: Arts / Entertainment

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Accents Framing

120 East Washington Street
Goshen, Indiana 46528

Contact information:

Lauren Hodges
574-534-5698

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Business category: Retail

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Balloon Express/Merle Norman

125 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Variety of gifts for every occasion: gift baskets, plush animals including the ever-popular Beanie Babies by TY, party supplies, collectibles, and balloon bouquets for weddings, birthdays and receptions.

Contact information:

Karen Pletcher
(574) 534-2780

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Business category: Retail

First Fridays in downtown Goshen

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