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 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This month:

Friday, April 2, 2010

Green Day 5K Run and 2K Fun Walk

Prizes to the top 3 males and top 3 females in each of the seven age categories!

Check-in and Race Day Registration @ The Goshen News (114 South Main Street). Pre-race meeting at the corner of Washington & Third Streets.

View a map of the course.

The Run/Walk is sponsored by Goshen News & Kramer Appraisal Services

Entry fee


$15 Early Registration (Postmarked on or before March 25)
$20 Late Registration (March 26 - April 1, T-shirt not guaranteed)
$25 Race Day Registration (T-shirt not guaranteed)
$5 Special Student Rate (T-shirt not included)

Race day schedule


5 p.m. 5K Run/2K Fun Walk check-in
5:50 p.m. Pre-race meeting at the corner of Washington & Third Streets
6 p.m. 5K Run/2K Fun Walk begins

Here are the results from the 2010 5k run / 2k fun walk
Check out the results from the 2009 5K Run.
You can also catch up on March First Fridays Youth Art Hop winners!

Need help training? The Couch to 5K running program has an excellent web site.


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Check out the following events and promotions for April:

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

Dancing in the street!
Washington and Main Streets
Apr 2, 7-9

After the 5K Run Awards Ceremony the Goshen College Salsa Club will demonstrate and give lessons. Lead by Joel Gonzalez. You won't want to miss it!

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

Learn to compost
203 North 5th Street, Goshen
Apr 2, 5-9

Green day! Goshen City Church of the Brethren will provide you with Green galor! Learn how to build your very own composter for home usage. See more under "Food" and "Kids activities".

Hosted by: Goshen City Church of the Brethren

Art for the Heart - Haiti
216 South Main Street, Goshen
Apr 2, 5:30-9

Community Uniting For “Art For The Heart - Haiti”
 
What
Art For The Heart - Haiti is Goshen’s first community-wide silent art auction and live concert benefit event for Haiti relief
 
Where
The Goshen Theater, 216 Main Street, Goshen
 
*free concert from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
*silent auction from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

This silent art auction and live concert benefit event, being held in conjunction with First Fridays, (Goshen’s monthly downtown block party), will feature a silent arts/crafts auction of high-quality original art and artistic creations, including paintings from Haiti and from artists and crafters both in and outside this community. The auction will also
include fashions and jewelry, handbags and original gifts. 

Goshen Mayor Allan Kauffman will bring opening remarks to start the free concert portion of this family-friendly event, which is being organized by volunteers in this community to help another community in desperate need. Musical performers will include Brenda Earvin, a powerhouse gospel soloist who directs The Faith Mission of Elkhart Choir, The Elkhart Glee Club, singer/songwriter Peter Sessions, indie/pop rising star Ivory West, celebrated jazz pianist Titus Arko, and Goshen college student and recording artist Marissa Dooley. 

Faith Mission of Elkhart volunteers will be serving cooked rice and beans, donated by Maple City Market, for $5 per bowl, and coffee will be provided by The Electric Brew. Volunteer organizers with Art For The Heart - Haiti - are going to Haiti in May and have committed to serving and bringing relief (from the proceeds of the benefit) to New Life Children’s Home, a Haitian orphanage with a mission to rescue, restore and rebuild lives. In Port-au-Prince. New Life Children’s Home is operating as a wound recovery clinic for children and amputees needing prosthetic services and physical therapy. New Life Children's home is an outreach of World Harvest Missions. http://www.newlife4kidz.org/index.php

Art For The Heart - Haiti is supported by: Accents Framing and Gifts, Faith Mission Of Elkhart, Gift of Gab, Freighters & Caters, The Goshen Theater, First Fridays,Cornbread-n-Jazz, Maple City Market, The Electric Brew, The Arts in Michiana, The Elkhart Glee Club, eyedart studio Gallery, WInd In The Willows, Mattern’s Meats, Constant Spring, Goshen College, Jules Boutique, Elkhart County Works Together,
Faith Mission of Elkhart, and many others individuals and groups.

Proceeds from the event are committed to short-term and sustainable relief efforts within the community of Jacmel, a port city established by wealthy coffee merchants and the recognized hub for creative arts and culture in Haiti. Since the devastating January, 2010 earthquake, Jacmel is in ruins, but a spirit for restoration is alive.

Hosted by: Goshen Theater
Where/When
Description

First Presbyterian Church
215 East Lincoln Avenue, Goshen
Apr 2, 5:30-7

Spaghetti Supper

SPAGHETTI SUPPER 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Adults - $4
Children (6 - 12)  $2
Children under 6 - FREE

Free snacks, water, coffee, restroom facilities, free WiFi and hospitality as always!

Gaining Grounds Coffee House
114 East Lincoln Avenue, Goshen
Apr 2, 5-8

50% Off When You Bring Your Own Mug!

Come meet our newest barista, Jodi!

April's First Friday theme is "Green". Bring in your own mug and receive 50% off of your cup of coffee! What a great way to help the environment, while helping yourself!

The special flavor of the evening will be Irish Creme.
 
We will also have coffee grinds available for your compost pile.

Goshen City Church of the Brethren
203 North 5th Street, Goshen
Apr 2, 5-7

Go Green!
Green day! Goshen City Church of the Brethren will provide you with Green galor! Green pancakes and Ham at no charge from 5:00 to 7:00. See other events under "Entertainment" and "Kids Activities"

Goshen Theater
216 South Main Street, Goshen
Apr 2, 5:30-9

Art For The Heart - Haiti
You can help Haiti, and fill up on local goodness at the same time!

Organic rice & beans (for $5/bowl) will be served outside The Goshen Theater from approx. 5:30 p.m. until the food runs out.

The Rice & Beans are provided by Maple City Market and will be prepared and served by a crew of Faith Mission of Elkhart volunteers.

Fresh coffee for a dollar, donated by The Electric Brew, will also be served outside.

100% of proceeds are committed to Haiti relief and restoration.

New World Arts
BetterWorld Books
Apr 2, 5-9

Int'l Food Coop Fundraiser
We're expanding our monthly falafel fundraiser for New World Arts into an International Food Coop with the addition of the pasty, a Mexican-Cornish import that's downright delicious. Falafel sandwiches are $4.95; Pastes, which come in meat and fruit varieties, are $3.95.

The Nut Shoppe
204 South Main Street, Goshen
Apr 2, 5-9

Get you Ice Cream Cone!!
Spring into spring with our Mango Cream, this month’s feature hand dipped chocolate. This is the first month for our Ice Cream so cool off with a cone after the run.

The Wiener's Circle
Corner of Lincoln Ave and Main St, Goshen
Apr 2, 5-9

Hot Dog Cart
The hot dog cart will be on the corner of Washington & Main Streets. Don't miss out on the best dog in town.

The Window
233 South Main Street, Goshen
Apr 2, 5-9

Green Day Whoopie Pies
The Window will be making Whoopie Pies with Mint Green Filling for their food item for April.  Donations willingly accepted!!
When/Where
Description

First Presbyterian Church
215 East Lincoln Avenue, Goshen
Apr 2, 7-8:20pm

Good Friday meditations

Brief GOOD FRIDAY MEDITATIONS  7:00 & 8:00 PM


---Each meditation will last approximately 20 minutes.  The sanctuary will be open throughout the night for personal meditation.

EASTER FUN for the KIDS throughout the night.

From Scratch Pet Bakery
107 West Washington, Goshen
Apr 2, 5-9

Green SALE - 20% off Storewide

Save Some Green - 20% off Everything in Store! From Busy Bones to Recyclable Toys to upscale UpCountry Collars - ALL 20% off!  Bring home healthy, freshly baked goods for your Dog & Cat.

Home Again
across from the Court House on Main
Apr 2 at 12:00am

SWEET DEALS
HOME AGAIN is Goshen's premier "green home-shopping center"!
FIRST FRIDAY SWEET DEALS:
Lon and Judy welcome you to come in for some tasty sweet  donut bites  (from Rise and Roll) ...and then
find a sweet deal (10% off) on some great furniture or just have a seat and enjoy First Friday event with family and  friends.  We appreciate your business whether buying or consigning nice items for the home. 

Reuse - Re-decorate -- Revive your home...again!

Contact: 534-5000
When/Where
Description

120 East Washington Street, Goshen
Apr 2, 5-7

Accents Framing and Gifts

Kids Book Club
First Fridays Kids Book Club will meet at Accents (120 E. Washington St) for story time at 6:30 p.m. This month's books will be about taking care of the earth. Record your books between 5 - 6:30 p.m. and receive a prize!

215 East Lincoln Avenue, Goshen
Apr 2, 5-8

First Presbyterian Church

Easter Fun
EASTER FUN for the KIDS throughout the night. Come and go as you are able.

203 North 5th Street, Goshen
Apr 2, 5-9

Goshen City Church of the Brethren

Go Green!
For Children: Hear and see the stories of Dr. Seuss! Green Eggs and Ham and more! Readings at 5:30 and 7:00. Video showings throughout.

Children can also plant their very own Marigold seeds for a take home flower bed.  In the theme of 'Green Eggs' there will also be the possibility of coloring Easter Eggs Green!
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From Scratch Pet Bakery

107 West Washington
Goshen, IN 46526

We’re the healthy gourmet bakery for dogs and cats. Order personalized treats and birthday cakes, select baked goods which are free of wheat, corn, soy, chemicals, and preservatives, shop for unique toys and fun pet accessories.

Contact information:

Lynn Hisey
(574) 975-0746

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Business category: Bakery

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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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Goshen City Church of the Brethren

203 North 5th Street
Goshen, IN 46528

Special events with a focus on service. Open restrooms and space to come and relax during First Fridays.

Contact information:

Steve Norton
(574) 533-1884

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Business category: Professional Service

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The Wiener's Circle

Corner of Lincoln Ave and Main St
Goshen, IN

New York style hot dog cart. A big city feel with small town ambiance. Our menu includes The Bacon Dog (hot dog wrapped in bacon), the New Yorker, the Chili Cheese Coney, Our own recipe Mama Mia, Hillbilly Dog, and various chips and Jones sodas!

Located on the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Main Street, Weekdays 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

During First Fridays events, located on Washington Street between Main and 5th.

Contact information:

Doug & Jacqueline Murray
(574) 286-6607

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Business category: Casual dining

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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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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


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Business category: Public Service

Upcoming promotions:


Troupe Raqs Shuvani Middle Eastern Dance (Fall Art Fest)



Spacious Heart Yoga Demonstration (Fall Art Fest)

The Greencroft Evergreen Singers (Fall Art Fest)

Frequency Theater (Fall Art Fest)

Oktoberfest Bier Garten (Oktoberfest)

All under one tent! Mattern's Butcher Shop & Corner Deli will be serving up homemade sausage and sauerkraut. Constant Spring will have German and fall-flavored beers on tap for your enjoyment. D.J. Mike will be playing festive polka music...a won't want to miss event!

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Accents Framing and Gifts

120 East Washington Street
Goshen, IN 46528

Visit our shop, located in a refurbished garage, and think outside-the-box with our gift selection by regional artists. Jewelry, purses, pottery, journals and many other gifts - each handmade. Sign up for any of our ever-changing selection of creative classes held in our 300 sq. ft. studio space. We specialize in taking care of your custom framing needs: from needlework to diplomas, shadowboxes to prints and everything in between! With over 2600 frame moldings and 600 matting choices on display we look forward to putting the finishing touch on your artwork! Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (additional times will be posted on our website for after-hour classes) www.artcanthurt.com

Contact information:

Lauren Hodges
(574) 534-5698

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Business category: Arts / Entertainment

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New World Arts

211 South Main Street, Suite B
Goshen, IN 46526

New World Arts is the only all-volunteer theater in Northern Indiana dedicated to bringing you professional quality productions while relying on the collaborative creativity of our entire community.

Contact information:

Laura Gouin
(574) 975-0311

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Business category: Arts / Entertainment

Upcoming promotions:


Improv Battle Royale with Cheese (Oktoberfest)

Slightly aged but just as tasty, comedy improv is back on the stage at New World Arts. In the vein of Who's Line is it Anyways and ComedySportz, Improv Battle Royale with Cheese is back and better than ever. Join the home team and the challengers for a 90 minute comedy battle.

Tickets:
$8 general admission
$5 students and seniors

Tickets maybe be purchased at our ticket kiosk in Better World Books, online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producerevent/101899 or at the door at 7:30 p.m.

Improv Battle Royale with Cheese (Shop Outside the Box!)

Slightly aged but just as tasty, comedy improv is back on the stage at New World Arts. In the vein of Who's Line is it Anyways and ComedySportz, Improv Battle Royale with Cheese is back and better than ever. Join the home team and the challengers for a 90 minute comedy battle.

Tickets:
$8 general admission
$5 students and seniors

Tickets maybe be purchased at our ticket kiosk in Better World Books, online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producerevent/101900 or at the door at 7:30 p.m.

Improv Battle Royale with Cheese (Shop Outside the Box!)

Slightly aged but just as tasty, comedy improv is back on the stage at New World Arts. In the vein of Who's Line is it Anyways and ComedySportz, Improv Battle Royale with Cheese is back and better than ever. Join the home team and the challengers for a 90 minute comedy battle.

Tickets:
$8 general admission
$5 students and seniors

Tickets maybe be purchased at our ticket kiosk in Better World Books, online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producerevent/101900 or at the door at 7:30 p.m.

Mrs. Warren's Profession by George Bernard Shaw (Fall Art Fest)

Slightly aged but just as tasty, comedy improv is back on the stage at New World Arts. In the vein of Who's Line is it Anyways and ComedySportz, Improv Battle Royale with Cheese is back and better than ever. Join the home team and the challengers for a 90 minute comedy battle.

Tickets:
$8 general admission
$5 students and seniors

Tickets maybe be purchased at our ticket kiosk in Better World Books, online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producerevent/101900 or at the door at 7:30 p.m.

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The Window

233 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Provides services for low-income individuals and families.

Contact information:

Ed Swartley, Director
(574) 533-9680

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Business category: Public Service

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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:

Diann Miller, Secretary
(574) 535-0808

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Business category: Arts / Entertainment

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Home Again

120 North Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Fun, funky and functional consignment furniture and home decor.

Contact information:

Lon Miller
(574) 533-5000

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Business category: Retail

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The Nut Shoppe

204 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46528

Hand dipped chocolates, fresh nuts and the world's best gummies. We also have healthy snack mixes, Jelly Belly Jelly Beans and love helping you customize your special event.

Contact information:

Danae Hochstedler
(574) 534-2828

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Business category: Retail

Upcoming promotions:


Support Breast Cancer Awareness (Oktoberfest)

Support breast cancer awareness buy a Pink Lady Pomegranate Truffle. Not a chocolate lover buy a Pink Caramel Apple to show your support for breast cancer awareness. A portion of the sales from the Truffles and Caramel Apples will go to The Retreat's HeartStrings Sisters program. HeartString Sisters is a local program which provides an opportunity for all women to have a mammogram.

Fall Chocolate Art (Fall Art Fest)

Featuring our Holiday White Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffle and Dark Chocolate Cranberry Truffle. Caramel apples will be available again for tonight only, this is you last change this year so come early.

Spread the Christmas Cheer with Chocolate (Shop Outside the Box!)

Featuring our Dark Chocolate Christmas Chocolate Peppermint Truffle and Dark Chocolate Cranberry Truffle.

First Fridays in downtown Goshen

Kids activities

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