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, May 7, 2010

I Love Goshen

Come help us celebrate all things local: food, music, businesses and YOU!

The I ❤ Goshen Restaurant Tour kicks off this month!

Pick up your tour card at participating eateries: The Cake Shoppe, Constant Spring, Duranguenze, Electric Brew, Maple City Market, Mattern's Butcher Shop & Corner Deli, The Nut Shoppe, South Side Soda Shop and Universal Tamal.

Cash prizes totaling $1,000 will be given away! See details below under "Food" tab.

This tour was made possible in part by the Indiana Humanities Council in cooperation with the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Sponsored by WGCS 91.1 Radio, Greencroft Goshen and Redpost

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

Ballet, glockenspiels, expressive movement and more!
Goshen Theater (216 South Main)
May 7, 6-9:30pm

  • 6:00 p.m.
    Goshen Parks Department kids ballet recital with teachers Tricia Blosser & Barb Potuck
  • 7:00 p.m.
    Chamberlain Orff Ensemble with Kent Dutchersmith
  • 7:30 p.m.
    NIA with Melanie Wade
  • 8:30 p.m.
    Truth in Jazz

Miss Elkhart County 2010 Jackie Jerlecki will be emceeing the evening's entertainment.

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

GHS Art Department Benefit Auction
215 East Lincoln Avenue, Goshen
May 7, 6-8

The Goshen High School Art Department is sponsoring a silent auction at the First Presbyterian Church.  All proceeds will benefit the art program at GHS.  Items include both professional and student art as well as donated items from businesses and friends of the program.  The bidding will begin at 6:00 and close at 8:00 PM.

There will also be free snacks and beverages at usual at the church.  Come and enjoy!

Hosted by: First Presbyterian Church

New Horizons Band
203 North 5th Street, Goshen
May 7, 7-8:30am

Join us at City Church for the New Horizons Band at 7:00 p.m.  This band is made up of over 65 members (many from Goshen) who love the music they play.  If the weather is good we will be outside.  If not, join us inside, for a great evening of fun music from a huge band.  Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be provided at this free event.

Hosted by: Goshen City Church of the Brethren
Where/When
Description

Downtown Goshen Inc.
234 South Main Street, Suite 4, Goshen
May 7, 5-9

I ❤ Goshen Restaurant Tour
This tasty new tour kicks-off during Goshen's May First Fridays event, and continues to the June First Fridays event, June 4, 2010.

To take part in this self-guided tour, pick up your I ❤ Goshen Restaurant Tour cards from Goshen Historical Society Museum (124 S. Main Street) or one of nine participating downtown restaurants.

Each restaurant will have a I ❤ Goshen Restaurant Tour sign in their window, as well as an informational table tent card that describes the tour and has detailed information about the owners of the business.

From Saturday, May 8, to Thursday, June 3, participants are invited to visit each location and get your card stamped.

Once your card is completed, turn it in to the Goshen Historical Society Museum (124 S. Main Street) during Goshen's June First Fridays event, Friday, June 4, between 5 – 7 p.m.

A drawing will take place Friday, June 4, at 8 p.m., on the E. Washington Street Entertainment Stage. One lucky winner will receive a $500 coupon book to be used at the participating eateries! Five other winners will receive a $100 coupon book. The coupon book will act as cash. Must be present to win. Must be 18 or older.

Participating Restaurants:

The Cake Shoppe (106 North Main)
Constant Spring (219 South Main)
Duranguenze (113 West Washington)
Electric Brew (136 South Main)
Maple City Market (314 South Main)
Mattern's Butcher Shop & Corner Deli (201 South Main)
The Nut Shoppe (204 South Main)
South Side Soda Shop (1122 South Main)
Universal Tamal (225 South Main)

This tour has been made possible in part by support from the Indiana Humanities Council in cooperation with the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this tour do not necessarily represent those of the national Endowment for the Humanities or the Indiana Humanities Council.
 

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

Puerto Rican Dinner
Join us at the First Presbyterian Church for a wonderful Puerto Rican Meal. 

    Menu -- Yellow Rice and Green Pigeon Peas
                Delicious Specialty Chicken
                Dessert

Great family price -- Adults $4   
                                  6 - 12  $2  
                                   Under 6 FREE

Gaining Grounds Coffee House
114 East Lincoln Avenue, Goshen
May 7, 5-8

Free Cup Cakes!
Help Gaining Grounds celebrate its one-year anniversary by enjoying a cup of freshly brewed coffee with delicious cup cakes - compliments of ADEC!

Goshen Lodge #12 F & AM
301 South 5th Street (P.O. Box 784) , Goshen
May 7, 4:30-8:30pm

FIRST FRIDAY SPAGHETTI DINNER

All you can eat!!!!!  Homemade spaghetti, Italian and garlic bread, desert, and drink.  $6.00 Adults $4.00 under 12. Great Music, Great Food, and Great Fellowship.  Best dinner value for First Friday.  You will not leave hungry!!!!  Tours of our Historic building are available.  Sponsored by Goshen Masonic Lodge#12, Tyrian Masonic Lodge #718, Goshen Chapter 397 Order of Eastern Star, & King David #53 Prince Hall Masonic Lodge.

Home Again
120 North Main Street, Goshen
May 7, 5-9

Homemade Apple Dumplings

Homemade Apple Dumplings made by Community Church of Waterford
$4 each (including ice cream)
 
Proceeds go toward the purchase of playground equipment for our Treasureland Children's Program.

Mattern's Butcher Shop and Corner Deli
201 South Main Street, Goshen
May 5, 5-10

1 Year Anniversary
Come celebrate our 1 year Anniversary!  We will have the BBQ going and serving those Big Smoked BBQ Pork Chops and the 1/2lb. Kobe Beef Hamburgers.  We will also be feature and new line of Roasted Coffee Beans, New organic Sea Salts and Serving Sweet & Salty Popcorn!  Thank You all for a Great First Year!

Mattern's Butcher Shop and Corner Deli
201 South Main Street, Goshen
May 5, 5-10

1 Year Anniversary

New World Arts
E. Washington & Main
May 7, 5-9

Int'l Food Coop Fundraiser
Falafel sandwiches (a middle-eastern fried-food staple) and pasties (a Mexican-Cornish meat- and fruit-filled pastry). Simple, fresh, delicious.
When/Where
Description

American Red Cross
226 S. Main, Goshen
May 7, 5-9

Pint for a Pint

Give a Pint, Get a Pint. Save a Life!

Show that you love Goshen with an appointment to give blood!  Stop by the Goshen American Red Cross Donor Center during First Friday's.  If you schedule a blood donation appointment you will receive a coupon for one free pint of Dairy Queen Ice Cream.

Every two seconds, someone in America needs blood.  But, just one blood donation has the potential to help save up to three lives.  By making and keeping an appointment to donate blood in our community you can show your love for Goshen and hospital patients in need.
Call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org to learn more about blood donation and to find out if you are eligible to give.

Balloon Express/Merle Norman
125 South Main Street, Goshen
May 7, 5-9

Most Kissable Lips Contest!

Better World Books
118 East Washington Street, Goshen
May 7, 9:20am-9

Author Signing
Local author Dorothy Yoder Nyce will be at Better World Books on First Friday from 6-9pm to sign copies of her book Multifaith Musing: Essays and Exchanges.

Multifaith Musing: Essays and Exchanges encourages openness to learn from diverse religions. Being informed about religious matters, in order to avoid stereotypes, promote understanding, and enrich personal faith.

Copies will be available at Better World Books for $10.00 each.

Eyedart studio gallery
213 South Main Street, Goshen
May 7, 5-9

Harriet Monteith
Stop by the gallery for your last First Fridays chance to see work by Harriet Monteith (1903-1975). Harriet was born in Wakarusa, Indiana, went on to study at Ashbury College, Kentucky, and the Fort Wayne Art School. She studied with Robert Brackman, Emil Jacques, and at the Art Institute of Chicago.

The gallery is also featuring cartoons by Gerrit Huig, who is currently in Europe accepting awards for his most recent work!

Graber Designs Gallery
208 South Main Street, Goshen
May 7-8

Celebratory Discounts at Graber Designs
Graber Designs Gallery is hosting a celebration of several events for the May First Friday weekend, offering discounts of at least 10 percent on everything in the gallery all day Friday and Saturday, May 7 and 8. Framed Chinese farmer paintings are 30 percent off; antique and new kilim rugs are 20 percent off; and all other artwork and antiques are 10 percent off on May 7 and 8 only. Included in the rare (first-time-ever) sale are hundreds of just-purchased pieces of handmade jewelry and handwoven silk scarves from Thailand.

The sale is a welcome home celebration for the Graber Millers, who just returned from five months in Cambodia, where they led Goshen College's international education program. It also is to celebrate Mother's Day and Keith's birthday, which fall on the May First Friday weekend.

The international art gallery, located at 208 S. Main Street, also is offering wedding registries now, so consider registering for your special summer events.

Pampered Pet Boutique
108 South Main Street, Goshen
May 7, 5-9

❤ Your Pet - Free Treat Sample
Show your pet how much you LOVE them by bringing them home a healthy, homemade treat. Stop by the From Scratch Pet Bakery between 5pm-9pm and pick up a Carob Treat for Dogs (wheat, corn, soy-free) or a fresh Tuna Delight Treats for Cats.

Also check out our selection of new toys, collars, leashes, and treats that are perfect for your BELOVED pet.

Springer Design, Inc.
203 South Main Street "The Famous" Building - Suite #1, Goshen
May 7, 5-9

I ❤ Goshen t-shirts

Come to Springer's and get your classic t-shirt for $10
When/Where
Description

120 East Washington Street, Goshen
May 7, 5-7

Accents Framing

First Fridays Kids Book Club
Join us for story time at 6:30 p.m. This month's books will be about food! Record your books between 5 - 6:30 pm and get a prize.
 
Serious Farm by Tim Egan
Farms ABC by B.A. Hoena
Giggle, Giggle, Quack by Doreen Cronin (and Click Clack Moo, if there is time!)

114 East Lincoln Avenue, Goshen
May 7, 6-8

Gaining Grounds Coffee House

Plant a Seed, Paint a Pot
RAIN LOCATION UPDATE! Join us at Gaining Grounds Coffee House for some spring fun! Paint a peat moss cup and plant a seed. Limited supplies available.

Sponsored by: John Hall's Hardware, Campus Center for Young Children, Families First and Chiropractic Wellness Center
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Pampered Pet Boutique

108 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Contact information:

Crystal Wyse
(574) 534-4080

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Business category: Retail

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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: Public Service

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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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Graber Designs Gallery

208 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Graber Designs Gallery is a family-owned business that specializes in Graber family art (paintings, limited edition prints, books) and art by international craftspeople. Owners Ann and Keith Graber Miller travel to Latin America, Asia, and Eastern Europe to hand-select all of their works from local artists and merchants. Ann Graber Miller also does interior and architectural design and consulting.

The gallery also features The Art of Karen Jacob. Jacob, a Michiana artist, uses the gallery as her studio, painting pastels and oil paintings and creating jewelry in her workspace.

The gallery is open noon to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, each week.

Contact information:

Keith Graber Miller
(574) 534-4394

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Business category: Arts / Entertainment

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American Red Cross

226 S. Main
Goshen, Indiana 46526

You can help saves lives in as little as one hour, right in downtown Goshen! Check out the American Red Cross Goshen Blood Donor Center conveniently located at 226 S. Main Street in downtown Goshen

Blood Donor Center Hours:
Monday & Friday: 7 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday & Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday: 12 noon - 5 p.m. (whole blood only)
Saturday: 7 a.m. - 12 noon

You may give a traditional whole blood donation or a platelet donation at this location.  Call 1-800-RED CROSS or (574)-533-8083 to schedule your blood donation appointment today.  You can also schedule an appointment online via our website.

The American Red Cross Biomedical Services plays a critical role in our nation’s health care system. It is the largest single supplier of blood and blood products in the United States, collecting and processing more than 40 percent of the blood supply and distributing it to some 3,000 hospitals and transfusion centers nationwide.

Contact information:


(574) 533-8083

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Business category: Public Service

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Springer Design, Inc.

203 South Main Street "The Famous" Building - Suite #1
Goshen, IN 46526

Springer Design, Inc. is a screen printing, embroidery, logo development, and customized sneaker company located in Goshen, Indiana. We are dedicated to create a customized look that will set our clients apart. We strive for our clients to be proud to wear apparel by Springer Design, Inc.

Contact information:

Tyler and Mark Springer
574.535.9132

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Business category: Professional 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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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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New World Arts

211 South Main Street, Suite B
Goshen, IN 46526

Contact information:

Laura Gouin


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Business category: Arts / Entertainment

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Goshen Lodge #12 F & AM

301 South 5th Street (P.O. Box 784)
Goshen, IN 46527

A fraternal organization dedicated to making our members and community better.

Contact information:

Hal Bellamy
(574) 825-5536

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Business category: Public Service

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Mattern's Butcher Shop and Corner Deli

201 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526



We are an old fashioned butcher shop in a modern age with a deli fashioned from the streets of New York. Family owned and operated, Mattern’s have been serving the Michiana area for over 55 years satisfying wholesale customers in the restaurant industry.

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Contact information:

Dustin Mattern
(574) 971-8906

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Business category: Casual dining

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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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Eyedart studio gallery

213 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

The Gallery represents artists of notable importance and exhibits paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, and photography.

Gallery hours:
Wednesday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Or, call (574) 533.6262 to schedule a visit.

Contact information:

Ben Stutzman
(574) 533-6262

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Business category: Arts / Entertainment

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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

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Home Again

120 North Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Fun, funky and functional consignment furniture and home decor.
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HOURS: Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
              Saturdays 10:00 AM  - 3:00 PM
closed Sundays

EXTENDED HOURS THE  FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH  MONTH until 9:00

Contact information:

Lon Miller
(574) 534-5000

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Business category: Retail

First Fridays in downtown Goshen

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