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Hello Elkhart County! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: 175 years of rail service, an exotic pet expo, and a free Titanic screening + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

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📰 In the news

Community history takes center stage: Elkhart is marking 175 years of rail service with events at the National New York Central Railroad Museum, including monthly talks, an exhibit, youth art, and an all-day anniversary celebration — get all the details.

Behind the pretzel brands: The Amish Pretzel Company, an expansion of Ben’s Soft Pretzels, is growing its retail presence with heat and eat pretzels, now available at spots including Martin’s Super Markets nearby — learn what sets them apart.

Statewide business honors unveiled: Elkhart Brass Manufacturing won Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana for a glow in the dark nozzle. Borshoff was also named Small Business of the Year — get all the details.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Enjoy Dr. Seuss classics live
• Practice empowering yoga among historic exhibits
• Enjoy a free screening of Titanic
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now

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Small-plates kind of night: Goshen Brewing Company channels tapas vibes with shareable starters like mushroom “escargot,” hummus and pita, and crispy Brussels sprouts, alongside house beers brewed steps away. Easygoing and local-minded with a hint of adventure that turns an ordinary weeknight into a small celebration.

Get your bike sorted: Whether your commuter needs a quick tune or you’re hunting fresh kit before spring trails call, Lincoln Avenue Cycling keeps Goshen rolling with friendly guidance, quality gear, and honest fixes. Take this as your nudge to dust off the bike and rediscover town on two wheels.

Big-screen night in Goshen: At Linway Cinema 14, it’s simple: fresh blockbusters, comfy seats, and a cozy hometown vibe that makes late shows feel like a treat. If you’ve been meaning to hit a real theater this week, consider this your nudge.

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📆 Fun for the whole fam

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🐦 Wednesday Bird Walk @ Baintertown Dam | Wednesday (3/4) at 8:00 AM – Trade the coffee shop chatter for birdsong at Baintertown Dam in River Preserve County Park. Learn birding by ear on an easy Wednesday stroll through meadows and woods, before migration gets loud. Free, no sign-up, binoculars available, just layers, boots, and curiosity.

📖 Little Wonders Storytime @ Goshen Public Library | Wednesday (3/4) at 10:30 AM – Got a tiny human or grandkid who narrates everything? This cozy storytime talks, reads, writes, sings, and plays its way into early literacy for 2 to 4 year olds, no registration needed. You get grown-up bragging rights, they get language skills and their wiggles out.

🧶 Community Craft Night: Upcycled Cat Toys @ The Green Bee | Thursday (3/5) at 6:00 PM – Feel like doing good without committing to a quilt? Swing by The Green Bee for a drop-in craft night where we stuff upcycled cat toys for Goshen’s Catitude Cafe, then you take one home. It’s free, ages 8+, light snacks, limited spots, and maximum purrs.

🎤 A Night of Laughter @ The Vine Church | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – Clean laughs at The Vine with Dry Bar Comedy’s Hoss Ridgeway, plus local comics, proof you can laugh without a babysitter or a bleep button. Complimentary coffee and dessert, espresso to buy, a silent auction and raffle, and VIP tables, all fueling the Reach campaign.

🥞 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser @ The Post Youth Center | Saturday (3/7) at 7:30 AM – Nothing beats a stack of flapjacks when you can call it philanthropy. Come tuck into endless pancakes, swap small talk with neighbors, and feel smug in the best way, because every syrupy bite helps our local youth, our community, and your weekend karma.

🐾 Exotic Pet Expo @ Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Head to the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds for a first-Saturday menagerie, 16,000 square feet of reptiles, amphibians, tropical birds, and small exotics. Wide aisles, friendly vendors, and all the tanks, heat, and feeder bugs you need, so you might come home with a gecko.

🏺 8-Week Beginner Pottery Workshop Series @ The Hunny Pot Studio | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – An 8-week beginner pottery series is taking over The Hunny Pot Studio, with pinch pots, wheel basics, and a vase friends insist they didn’t buy at Target. Unlimited studio time to tinker, decompress, and turn mud into mugs. Therapy you can sip from later.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Elkhart County report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 51°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 31%

A chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. East wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 43. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 59°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 88%

Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

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