If you're thinking of sending your Kindergartener - 8th grader to Camp Wethonkitha this summer, then you will want to attend the Back to Camp night at the Youth Center located at 211 Iddings Street in Kendallville next Tuesday night. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and make sure you get registered! Your child will have fun, be active, make friends, and have a summer they will never forget! more info...
Come connect with professionals who are passionate about serving seniors!
Enjoy a light breakfast while building meaningful connections, sharing resources, and collaborating to enhance senior care in our community.
ð Autumn Trace Senior Communities
616 N. Opportunity Drive
Columbia City, Indiana
ð Questions?
Call Christie Livingston at 765-661-3062
Lutheran Life Villages invites you to the Strand Theatre on Thursday, April 9th for a FREE showing of A Great Awakening. This film follows the friendship between George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin, and Whitefield's impact during the pivotal Great Awakening religious movement.
Doors will open at 1:15pm and the show will begin at 2:00pm.
Join Oak Farm Montessori School’s Ines Oldenburg for an engaging and supportive Positive Discipline course designed specifically for parents and caregivers of secondary-level students. In this course, we will explore practical tools and strategies that foster cooperation, strengthen relationships, and nurture respectful, resilient young adults.

Learn how to guide your teen with understanding and consistency, while building a strong, trusting connection that lasts beyond the classroom.
Details
Begins March April 9th, 2026 | Ends on May 14th, 2026
Recurring every Thursday from 5-6:30 PM
6-Week Course
Via Zoom
$25 per participant
$40 for couples
Interactive & Supportive – Share experiences, ask questions, and build confidence in Positive Discipline at home
Practical Tools – Learn real-life parenting solutions you can use right away
For Everyone – Perfect for both newcomers and those refreshing their Positive Discipline skills
Noble County Home & Garden Show
Join us for the first annual Noble County Home & Garden Show, a two-day community event featuring home improvement ideas, garden inspiration, expert demos, and local businesses — all under one roof. Venue: Noble County Fairgrounds – Merchant Building Dates: April 10–11, 2026
This family-friendly event brings together homeowners, makers, and professionals to connect, learn, and explore ideas for their homes and outdoor spaces. Tickets:
Public ticket sales will open online in late February 2026.
Tickets will also be available at the door for purchase.
Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are currently available. more info...
The Noble County Home & Garden Show is a community-focused event designed to connect local homeowners with trusted businesses, experts, and inspiration for home improvement, landscaping, outdoor living, and more.
Attendees can explore a wide variety of vendors, discover new ideas, ask questions, and connect directly with professionals who can help bring their home and garden projects to life. From renovation ideas to yard design and property improvements, this show is built to provide real value for homeowners at every stage.
Come out and celebrate with Domino's and enjoy games, prizes, and face painting along with a special price on a large 1-topping pizza of only $5.99 in honor of their birthday!
Domino's wants to thank you, their customers, for your patronage and support over the last year.
Join them at 838 N. Lima Road in Kendallville from 11:00am - 1:30pm to help them celebrate! more info...
LigTel, along with Great Plains Communications, Lagrange County REMC Broadband, and Alpha Building Center will be discussing:
What reliable internet really means for a community like ours
Real stories and experiences of how broadband impacts daily life and local businesses
Common misconceptions about internet service—and what people should know
How strong connectivity supports growth, both now and in the future
What makes local providers different from larger, national companies
What our communities need moving forward to stay connected and continue to grow
Join them on Wednesday, April 15th at 11:00am at the Blue Gate Restaurant in Shipshewanna to learn more! Seats are limited, so RSVP today to reserve your spot! more info...
Hey book lovers! Head to Sylvan Cellars Red room on April 16th to join the NCPL and CLC to discuss the book Remarkably Bright Creatures! Appetizers will be provided. Other food and drinks will be available for purchase. Can't wait to see you all there! more info...
Twenty regional finalists will compete live in the regional Civics Bee Competition to determine the first, second and third place winners. The competition is a 90-minute, in-person event featuring two rounds of civics questions followed by an essay summary and Q&A round.
This event is free and open to the public. Please come support these students and test your knowledge of civics as you play along during the multiple choice portion of the competition! more info...
Please join us, in celebration, as Northeatern Indiana CASA celebrates 40 years of shining a light for the children!
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.neincasa.net. more info...
Join us as we help Kendallville Mental Health Solutions officially celebrate their grand opening with a ribbon cutting!
Therapist, Adrianna Uhl provides mental health treatment t families, individuals, children, teens, and seniors in both English and Spanish. Her focus is to help people find a balance and develop new strategies to facilitate the adjustments to new life changes.
The public is welcome and encouraged to attend and tour this wonderful new asset to our community! Be sure to also check out the free community art gallery on display while you are there.
Please RSVP at this link: https://bit.ly/ChamberCelebration more info...
This awesome class is designed to safely teach students to how to be home alone, babysit younger siblings and babysit!
Instructor led class. Mannequins are use to teach rescue skills! more info...
The Kendallville Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet is going to be the event of the year and you won't want to miss it! Saturday, May 2, 2026 Kruse Plaza: 5634 Opportunity Blvd | Auburn, IN 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
What to expect: Kendall Awards to recognize local individuals & businesses Live music by Seymour: The Music of John Mellencamp Signature cocktails Photo booth fun Silent auction items featuring locally made products and services
All happening May 2nd, at the Kruse Plaza ballroom, as we celebrate Kendallville’s hometown spirit. Tickets available now: https://bit.ly/SmallTownProud
Do you want to be a community partner?
Consider a sponsorship! We have some unique opportunities this year that will put your company front and center as a Hometown Hero. more info...
Power of the Purse is a unique fundraiser where women come together for a fun afternoon of lunch, friendship, and the chance to win incredible purse packages—all while giving back. Proceeds directly support Crossroads United Way’s initiatives in youth opportunity, financial security, community resiliency, and healthy community, helping neighbors across our communities thrive. more info...
Bring all your unwanted confidential papers and mailings to be shredded!
The Kendallville Lions Club will,once again, be sponsoring this event. more info...
Come connect with professionals who are passionate about serving seniors!
Enjoy a light breakfast while building meaningful connections, sharing resources, and collaborating to enhance senior care in our community.
ð Autumn Trace Senior Communities
616 N. Opportunity Drive
Columbia City, Indiana
ð Questions?
Call Christie Livingston at 765-661-3062
Join us in celebrating 50 years of TriState Bluegrass!
Weekend tickets $45 member/$50 nonmembers
Kids under 16 FREE with adult ticket
Camping $18/night with water and electric. Advance camping starts 10 days prior. Daily tickets:
Thursday - FREE community night
Friday - $15
Saturday - $25
Sunday - $20 BANDS
Mark Hembree Band
Edgar Loudermilk Band
My Brother's Keeper
Blue Diggity
Ruta Beggars
Crabgrass
Acoustic Collection
Fresh Cut Grass
Suzuki fiddlers
...and more! EVENTS
Thursday night community dinner in the Log Cabin
50/50 raffle - Friday & Saturday. Drawing right before last band. Need not be present to win.
Jam with the Band Friday night with Blue Diggity
Jam with the Band Saturday night with Crabgrass
Guitar workshop with Tony Wray - Saturday 11am
Banjo workshop with Tony Wray - Saturday 12:15pm
Fiddle workshop with Andrew Brozek - Saturday 1:30pm
Kids Korner - Saturday morning 10-12
Kids fiddle workshop with Alexis Goldsmith - Sunday 3:15pm
Gospel Sing - Sunday morning FOOD & VENDORS
Bread of Life Tabernacle - they’re back!! Serving breaded pork tenderloin, chicken & noodles, and specials everyday. Sit down and enjoy lunch and dinner. Open at 1pm.
Buds Spuds, serving apple petals, ice cream, elephant ears and your favorite midway snacks.
Lions Club/Masons, a great spot to grab breakfast, burgers, and now serving air-fried french fries and soup. Open 8am for breakfast. Popular for their biscuits & gravy and breakfast sandwiches.
Jonesy's Music Shoppe: vintage bluegrass tapes and cds. Leather bags, earrings, and limited music accessories - strings, etc.
Thursday night only: 4H spaghetti dinner in the log cabin.
NIBGA merch
Firewood available for purchase
Interested vendors contact Jeannette 260-710-3210 COMMUNITY RULES
Pets welcome - dogs must be leashed and please clean up. Service animals only at the stage.
Golf carts welcome. Taxi service available.
Please be respectful, make friends and have fun!
More information on our website at bluegrassusa.net
Join us for a relaxed and stress free evening of vacation style networking!
Come in casual business attire and don't forget to add some tropical flare!
This is a FREE networking event at Sylvan Cellars for Chamber members ONLY and we'd love to see you there.
Between the music, snacks, and a few other surprises we have, this is sure to be a good time! more info...
Experience the best of Kendallville with delicious food trucks, craft vendors, and more the last Friday of the month from May to September 2026.
Join the downtown merchants association on Main Street from Mitchell to William Street to see all that Kendallville has to offer!
Please join the Kendallville Legion Post #86 as they host the Sam Campbell Veteran's Golf Outing on May 30th, 2026, at Cobblestone Golf Course! more info...
Head on out to Noble Hawk Golf Links on June 4th, to support Brightpoint in helping to build a strong foundation of wellbeing for Northeast Indiana! more info...
Join the Eagles #985 in their mission to support a veteran's trip of a lifetime, an Honor Flight.
Benefit hosts many activities, so be sure to stop on out. There's something for everyone! more info...
Noble County Home & Garden Show
Venue: Noble County Fairgrounds – Merchant Building
Dates: April 10–11, 2026
Tickets:
6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Kendall Awards to recognize local individuals & businesses
Live music by Seymour: The Music of John Mellencamp
Signature cocktails
Photo booth fun
Silent auction items featuring locally made products and services