Middlebury Chamber of Commerce

Gingerbread Jamboree
2021-12-03 - 2021-12-05 | Middlebury Community Historical Museum, 301 Bristol Ave, Middlebury, IN, 46540
Get ready to pre-heat the oven, pull out the cookie sheets & pastry bag, put on
your creative chef’s hat, and enter the gingerbread competition! Bring your
completed items on November 30 (times TBD). Closed judging will take place
prior to December 3. All creations will be on display for viewing as well as a make
& take craft for the kids at the Middlebury Community Historical Museum (301
Bristol Ave.) Free to enter and view

Santa & Mrs. Claus Come to Town
2021-12-04 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Varns and Hoover Hardware, 101 S. Main Street, Middlebury, IN, 46540
Mr. & Mrs. Claus ride into town on a fire truck and stop at Varns and Hoover Hardware store to greet children and take photos.

Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
2021-12-04 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Memorial Park, 105 N. Main Street, Middlebury, IN, 46540
Join the Community at Memorial Park at 6:00 pm to experience the sights, tastes
and sounds of Christmas: Cocoa, Cookies, Christmas Carols, and a craft. Free

Crystal Valley Exchange Club's Golden Deeds Award
2021-12-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
The Crystal Valley Exchange Club of Middlebury
The Book of Golden Deeds Award
Request for Nominations

The Crystal Valley Exchange Club of Middlebury is requesting written nominations from the general public
for the 2022 Book of Golden Deeds Award recipient(s). The recipient(s) will receive the award at the annual Book of Golden Deeds Award Banquet. The recognition banquet will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at the Essenhaus Conference Center.

The purpose of the Middlebury Book of Golden Deeds Award is to recognize the volunteer efforts of an individual or couple within our community. The Crystal Valley Exchange Club is requesting written nominations that describes “a good person” who gives endless hours of their time and talents to make Middlebury a better place to live. Requirements for the nominees are that they live or work within or have lived or worked within the Middlebury community. The Middlebury community is defined by the school corporation boundaries

Nominations should include the contact information for the nominee as well as the individual making the nomination. Please describe the rationale for the nomination including volunteerism, talents, work history, organizational affiliations, years of service, and the “good person” component. Volunteerism is very important to our community and this is a golden opportunity to recognize the person(s) and their service.

The written nominations may be sent to any of the following:
email: mmiller766766@gmail.com

post: Golden Deeds Award
c/o Mitch Miller
P.O. Box 269
Middlebury, IN 46540

Hand deliver to any member of the Crystal Valley Exchange Club of Middlebury

NOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THRU JANUARY 31, 2022

BOOK OF GOLDEN DEEDS AWARD HOLDERS

Don Mockler 1980 Rex Gleim 2001
Kenny Krider 1981 Aldean Wartsler 2002
Orpha Nusbaum 1982 Robert & Nancy Hawkins 2003
Russell & Doris Kurtz 1983 Pete & Jeanne Fore 2004
Clarence & Margaret Sink 1984 Carmon & Margaret Cripe 2005
Ora & Eleanor Eash 1985 George & Kate Petrizak 2006
Rosealene Long 1986 Ernie Miller 2007
Woodrow & Muriel Bickel 1987 Craig & Katherine Yoder 2008
Victor Y. Hooley 1988 Bob & Sue Miller 2009
Wilmer McLaughlin 1989 Bertha Bontrager 2010
Tom Corson 1990 Pam Bingaman 2011
John Shoup 1991 John McKee 2012
Don Smucker 1992 Jane Allen 2013
Dana Snider 1993 Gerald Rasler 2014
Tom Tahara 1994 Lowell & Nancy Miller 2015
Sandy Weatherwax 1995 Tom & Donna Carney 2016
Harley Wingard 1996 Don Weirich 2017
Roger Krider 1997 Dr. Keith Barkow 2018
Jean Miller 1998 Rich Utley 2019
Cecil & Helen Yoder 1999 Wilbur Bontrager 2020
Al Yoder 2000 Delbert Bontrager 2021

Middlebury Summer Festival Meeting
2022-01-24 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Middlebury Community Public Library, 101 E Winslow Street, IN, 46540, United States
Hello All,
For 40 plus years, the Middlebury Summer Festival has served as the town’s homecoming. It has been a time for Middlebury residents, old and new, to come together to celebrate.
This has been possible because of the generous donations of volunteers and local businesses to plan, coordinate, and fund the festival. In November, the current Summer festival committee decided that it was time to step back after several years on the committee and give others a chance to serve.
The resignation of the committee chairs has provided an opportunity to reevaluate the future of the festival. Some options include leaving the festival at its current date, changing the date, eliminating the summer festival, and folding some of the activities into the fall festival.
Do you remember bed races, the dunk tank, 3 on 3 basketball tournaments, pancake breakfast, the parade, and kids’ activities? If you would like to see these continue or have any suggestions for the festival, please attend on January 24, 6:00 p.m., at the Middlebury Public Library.
If you cannot make the meeting but have ideas or want to volunteer, you can also contact:
Middlebury Chamber of Commerce; 574-825-4300 (director@middleburyinchamber.com, carmencarpenter@middleburyinchamber.com )
Varn’s and Hoover Hardware, 574-825-2705
Affairs to Remember Bridal Shoppe 574-825-1404
Volunteer opportunities include organizing or participating in the following events/activities:
• Sponsorships
• Food Vendors
• Arts and Crafts
• Kids Activities
• Entertainment (Music Groups, Dancers, etc.)
• Water Ball Competition
• Bed or Buggy Races
• Road Run/Walk
• 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
• Corn Hole Tournament
• Merchant Sidewalk Sales (Someone needed to coordinate with the Merchants)
• Fund Raisers
• Set-up/tear down
• Cleaning the park during the Festival
• Work the Information booth
Thank you for your continued support,
Middlebury Summer Festival Volunteers

Third House Zoom Event
2022-02-05 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
MIDDLEBURY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITORS
CENTER PROVIDES ACCESS TO LOCAL, COUNTY, STATE
POLITICAL LEADERS AND POLICYMAKERS. 2022 THIRD
HOUSE SESSION WILL BE VIRTUAL THIS YEAR. WE WILL BE
USING ZOOM TO CONDUCT THE SESSION PROVIDES A
FORUM FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DISCUSS PENDING
LEGISLATION WITH ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES SENATOR
BLAKE DORIOT, REPRESENTATIVE JOANNA KING, AND
REPRESENTATIVE DOUG MILLER.
THE EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TO JOIN.
CARMEN CARPENTER IS INVITING YOU TO A SCHEDULED
ZOOM MEETING.
TOPIC: THIRD HOUSE
TIME: FEB 5, 2022 09:00 AM INDIANA (EAST)
JOIN ZOOM MEETING
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MEETING ID: 827 7237 2509
PASSCODE: 370780
Saturday, February 5, 2022
9 AM

Summer Festival Meeting
2022-02-22 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Middlebury Community Public Library, 101 E Winslow Street, IN, 46540, United States

Michiana Master Gardeners Garden Expo
2022-02-26 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Northern Indiana Event Center

Bowl for Kid's Sake
2022-03-22 15:00 - 2022-03-24 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)

Living Last Supper
2022-04-14 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Relive the Last Supper at this free event
Two Showings: April 14th and April 16th at 6:30 PM
Around the year 1495 Leonardo da Vinci was commissioned to paint the walls at Santa Maria del Grazie in Milan, Italy. There he painted one of the most famous works of art of all time—the Last Supper. It is said to depict the moment immediately following Christ’s dramatic announcement to his disciples… “one of you will betray Me…”
Some have said that pictures can speak a thousand words. If that is the case, what might we hear if we choose to listen?
Encounter the twelve men that were chosen to walk with Jesus. In this live dramatic portrayal of the Last Supper, you will hear from each of them, discover their experiences, relive the betrayal of one, and unearth the truths they learned. Their testimonies date back centuries, but serve as timeless lessons for today.
This drama is suitable for all ages. Light refreshments will be served after.
Seating is limited. If you are planning on attending please reserve your seat by calling 574-584-6744

Hop Into Spring
2022-04-15 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)

Wetlands And Wildflower Walk
2022-04-27 00:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)

Middlebury Old Timers Meeting
2022-05-10 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Essenhaus Campus
Fun for all ages, free admission.

Flower Power
2022-05-20 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Indiana Wild will be presenting a live animal show. While supplies last, participants can build a wooden butterfly house and/or paper butterflies. Appropriate for all ages. Free admission. Memorial Park

Faces of Middlebury
2022-05-27 00:00 - 2022-09-30 00:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Grab your cameras and search for each of the 29 face cutouts around the Middlebury area (maps are online at middleburythenandnow.org or at area businesses). Post your pics on Middlebury Then and Now’s Facebook page or on Instagram using #facesofmiddlebury

Cars & Coffee~ Skinny Guy Campers
2022-06-04 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Skinny Guy Campers, 19974 Co Rd 6, Bristol, IN, 46507

Cruise in for a Cause at Royal!
2022-06-04 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Cruise in for a Cause at Royal RV & Auto Center!
Our 1st Annual Car Show with proceeds being donated to Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County.
$10 Vehicle Entry Fee (Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles & Semi’s)
General Admission is FREE
Food Trucks! Kid’s Corner! 50/50 Raffle! Facility Tours!
Everyone is Welcome!

The Mill Summer Artisan Market
2022-06-11 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
The Mill’s circle drive will be lined with the area’s best handmade and vintage vendors while the smell of food trucks and the sound of live music will be filling the air. You’ll find all this and more at the 2022 Summer Artisan Market! This year’s market takes place on Saturday, June 11th from 9 am-3 pm, so mark your calendar! Location: 402 E. Warren St. Middlebury, IN.

MIDDLEBURY HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI DINNER
2022-06-11 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
All graduates and attendees of Middlebury High School (1934 – 1969) are invited and encouraged to attend the annual alumni dinner meeting. The classes of 1962, 1952, and 1942 will have a special Middlebury Middies recognition.
Middlebury H.S. Alumni Banquet
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Middlebury Elementary School Gymnasium
5:00 p.m. Social Hour / Building Tour
5:45 p.m. Dinner Catered by Rulli’s
6:30 p.m. Program / Alumni Meeting

For Reservations, send $20/person by May 26, 2022, to
Middlebury Alumni Association
P.O. Box 903
Middlebury, IN 46540
Please include: Name, Year of Graduation or Attendance, Name(s) of Guests
Checks made payable to the “Middlebury Alumni Association”

Contact Patti at 574-825-9185 if you have questions or a need for more information,
ALUMNI COMMITTEE: Past President Lowell Miller, President Janet Weirich Eby (1962), Vice President Dick Cook (1963), Treasurer Linda Garber (1960), Secretary Patti Kindy Weirich (1969). Sharron Troyer Lemmon (1963), Vern Miller (1963), and Alumni Advisor Mitch Miller.

Flashback Friday Movie in the Park
2022-06-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-07-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-08-19 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Family-friendly movie at 8:00 at Riverbend Park. Bring a chair or blanket. Free admission.

Annual Pumpkinvine Bike Ride
2022-06-18 07:00 UTC
Registration is now open!

The 22, 36, and 50-mile routes wind through farmland and small towns, giving riders a true Amish Country experience.
Register at https://www.eventbright.com/e/2022-pumpkinvine-bike-june-18-check-in-at-700-am-edit-registration-290063396427

Middlebury Reading Invasion
2022-07-09 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Take a break from your busy schedule and take time to read. Bring your book (paper or electronic device), a chair or blanket and invade the library lawn or East Park (library interior for inclement weather). Appropriate for all ages. Free admission.

BBQ & Brew Fest
2022-08-13 16:00 - 22:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
This event helps raise money for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County’s Elkhart and Middlebury Clubhouses. Enjoy musical performances, taste burgers prepared by more than a dozen local teams representing businesses and organizations from around Elkhart County and quench your thirst with craft beer by local brewers. BBQ & Brew Fest includes a child-safe, alcohol-free zone. Activities for families and children are available throughout the day and including an evening outdoor big screen movie showing on the lawn.
https://www.bbqbrewfest.com/

Regatta of Recyclables
2022-08-27 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Build your miniature boat from materials provided and race it down the Little Elkhart River at Riverbend Park during Riverfest. Boat building materials & assistance will be available from 10:00am-12:00pm. Race begins at 12:00pm. Awards distributed after the race. Appropriate for most ages. Free admission.

Flashback Friday Movie in the Park (at Essenhaus Campus)
2022-09-09 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Family-friendly movie at 8:00 before the fireworks on the Essenhaus Campus. Bring a chair or blanket. Free admission.

Feathered Friends
2022-09-16 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Woods on Wheels exhibit as well as a meet & greet with raptors (including a bald eagle) from Soarin’ Hawk Raptor Rehab will be on site in Riverbend Park. Participants can also build a wooden oriole feeder. Appropriate for all ages. Free admission.

Middlebury Pumpkin Race
2022-10-08 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Be part of one of the most unique events in the area! Form a team with your family, friends, neighbors or co-workers, purchase an official racer kit, design your pumpkin and race it race down a hill in downtown Middlebury. Two race categories: individuals/families/groups and Corporate/Civic groups. Cash prizes awarded. Pit Row opens at 1:00 for those needing help with drilling holes for wheels and axles. Race begins at 2:00. Free registration; however, event sponsors and donations are appreciated as we use funds to support other Elkhart County nonprofit organizations serving children & families. Help us pay-it-forward!

Market Under the Lights
2022-10-08 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Join us on Saturday, October 8th, 2022 from 4-8pm for a dreamy evening market event, complete with live music and food trucks! There will be fire pits set up and s’mores kits available for purchase! And we can’t forget to mention that over 25 of our favorite artisan and boutique vendors will also be joining us for the evening. Watch for an application coming soon.
