Community Calendar

This Saturday, take a step back in time. Visit Pears Mill, an 1857 water-powered mill. Located in Buchanan, Michigan’s downtown Historic District. The mill is adjacent to Buchanan Farmers Market. Pears Mill is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through Labor Day. There is no charge.

Saturday, December 6, will be our last Friends of the Elkhart Public Library Book Sale of the year and we have saved the best for last.
Any hardcover book, audiobook, DVD or CD with a colored sticker will be half-price (50¢). Any paperback with a colored sticker will be 25¢. We have never had all our books with stickers (books new to us in the past six months) on sale at one time.
In addition, any hardcover book without a sticker will be 25¢ and paperbacks without a sticker 10¢. This sale will probably be the last appearance of books without stickers as we make room for more recent titles.
Also keep in mind we will not have a sale in January, so this is the time to stock up.
We will also have a selection of art work we will be selling. They will be priced as marked.
We will be in the basement of the Downtown Library at 300 S. Second St. in Elkhart from 9am-2:30pm. We accept cash, credit/debit cards and if you are a member of the Friends you can receive another 20% discount off your total purchase. You can become a member as you check out and save immediately.
If you aren’t able to make our sale, visit one of our mini-libraries anytime for free books. They’re at the following locations: Wellfield Botanic Gardens, the Commons area of the Elkhart Aquatic Center, in the parking lot between the Elkhart Clinic and the nursing home, at Jimtown UM Church 59218 CR3, First Congregational Church 26824 CR4 and at the corner of Bernice Drive and CR3 in Jimtown.
We hope to see you Saturday to take advantage of these fantastic prices. Happy Reading and Happy Holidays!

You are invited to shop handmade local art, pick up our annual Art for All Seasons calendar, partake in refreshments, meet artists and instructors, and discover our classes and workshops.

Choose from one-of-a-kind gifts created by potters, painters, sculptors, and jewelry makers. Featured artists include:

Potter Anne Blackburn
Found object artist Katie Archangel
Multimedia artist Tommie Freeman
Multimedia artists Dwight and Kelly Luna
Potter Kristen Bonelli
Jewelry artist Draxie Justice
and more!

15% of all sales benefits Art League programs and scholarships.

Entry and parking are free.

Kick off the holiday season with friends and family on a holiday hayride through beautiful Bendix Woods in our winter-themed hay wagons! Enjoy hot cocoa and treats by the fire, create a holiday craft, and make merry in a holiday atmosphere. Registration and payment required by Wednesday, December 3.

The LaGrange County Parks Department is hosting the 2026 Trail of Lights , Christmas in the Country, at Delt Church Park.

Open nine evenings from 5:30 - 8:30pm: December 4-6, 11-13, 18-20

Enjoy walking the nearly 3/4 mile wooded ADA-accessible park trail lined with Christmas lights and displays.
Afterward, join us in the Greenwood Pavilion for cocoa and cookies next to the fireplace, while supplies last.

Enjoyment fee: please share a donation matching your enjoyment and/or budget to help us fund next year's Trail of Lights improvements and additions.

Our elves are hard at work, getting ready for the holiday season. Come out and join us for a merry and bright Holiday Light experience this December, and also check out some of our new and exciting pop up events throughout the month.

The 53rd Annual Madrigal Dinners are a holiday delight and a Saint Mary's College tradition.

Join us for an unforgettable holiday dining experience unlike any other — filled with music, laughter, and Renaissance enchantment that’s sure to spark your Christmas spirit!

In proper madrigal dinner form, each course of your meal is announced with fanfare and song as carolers, dancers, and more perform right in front of you. It's an experience that the whole family will enjoy.

Enjoy a holiday feast of culinary delights, featuring an old-world beef entrée, Lyonnaise potatoes, haricots vertes with almonds, a three-apple Waldorf salad, wassail, and raspberry cheesecake.

Vegetarian and children's meals are available.

Don't delay - purchase your tickets today, as this annual event sells out quickly!

Come enjoy a warm, cozy evening of your holiday favorites.

More details to come.

Tickets available soon.

Christmas in the Village: “Celtic Christmas” — Celebrate the magic of the season featuring two enchanting performances: Saturday, December 6, 2025, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, December 7, 2025, 4:00 p.m. “What a beautiful time of year to share holiday favorites, infused with the spirit and charm of Celtic music—plus a few delightful surprises along the way. Join us for an unforgettable musical journey that blends the warmth of the holidays with the rich traditions of Celtic sound, featuring Vocal Vision, Vocal Vision Youth, Vocal Vibes, members of the Symphony of the Lakes, Grace College’s Lancer Chorus, and a guest performance by Celtic Dancers and Musicians.

Tickets are $12 for seniors and students and $15 for adults. Children 5 and under are free (with any ticket purchase).

Tickets and show times can be found online at https://www.capwarsaw.com/event-list

Bring your furry friends to meet Santa Claus! Receive a complimentary professionally taken photo with donation of a pet-related item. Enjoy hot cocoa, available for purchase. Pet-related donations aid PetsConnect!