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Invitation for Bids:
Friday, July 26, 2024
PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) DIESEL GENERATOR SET The City of Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety is soliciting sealed offers for the purchase and installation of one (1) diesel generator set. Offers are also being solicited for an optional item. The city reserves the right... more
ROCK THE QUARRY TRIATHLON RETURNS FOR NINTH YEAR
Friday, July 26, 2024
The annual Rock the Quarry Triathlon returns for its ninth year on Saturday, August 10th at Fidler Pond Park. You can register for the triathlon as an individual or as a relay team of two or three people. The registration fee includes an event t-shirt, swim cap, chip timing, free parking, awards... more
Boil Order: Denver St between W Pike St and W Lincoln Avenue
Thursday, July 25, 2024
On Thursday, July 25 a boil order was issued for Denver Street between W. Pike Street and W. Lincoln Avenue. The affected addresses are below: 111 Denver St 113 Denver St 115 Denver St 117 Denver St 119 Denver St 121 Denver St 209 Denver St 213 Denver St It is recommended... more
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Splash-Tastic Weekend: Waterslides at Abshire Park
Today, 11:00am
Splash-Tastic Weekend: Waterslides at Abshire Park
Sunday, July 28, 2024, 12:00pm
Downtown Goshen Economic Improvement District
Thursday, August 1, 2024, 7:45am
The regular meetings of the Downtown Goshen Economic Improvement District Board will take place on the first Thursday of each month, excepting July, as set forth in the schedule below. The meetings will be held in the conference room located in Goshen City Hall at 202 South 5th Street, Goshen, Indiana. All meetings of the Goshen Downtown Economic Improvement District Board are open to the public with the exception of an executive session that may be held as authorized by Indiana Code ยง5-14-1.5-6.1. The Board may schedule meetings in addition to those listed above as necessary, subject to public notice requirements.
Maple City Walk
The 16th Annual Maple City Walk is scheduled for Saturday, September 14, 2024. Participants have their choice between a marathon, half-marathon and 10K as they enjoy a beautiful walk or run along the Maple City Greenway and Pumpkinvine Nature Trail. All participants will check in and start their walk at the Clover Hills Building at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds. From there, they will follow the Maple City Greenway and Pumpkinvine Nature Trail until they reach their respective turnaround points. ***EVENT IS NOT PROFESSIONALLY TIMED
Registration
You may register for the event in person at the Goshen Parks & Recreation Administrative Offices located at 524 E. Jackson St., Goshen, Indiana 46526. You may also register online using the following link https://maplecitywalk.com/
**The event registration can be found under the All Activities & Events tab on the registration platform. New users must create an account by clicking on the account tab prior to registering.
Day-of registration is available on Saturday, September 14 starting at 7:30 am at the Clover Hills Building located at the following address:
Elkhart County Fairgrounds (Gate 6)
Clover Hills Building
17746 County Road 34
Goshen, IN 46528
Schedule
7:30 am: Day-of registration and check-in at Elkhart County Fairgrounds, Gate 6, Clover Hills Building. Parking is adjacent (17746 County Rd 34, Goshen, IN) until the walk begins. There are portable toilets at Gate 6 and along the route.
8:00 am: Marathon, Half-marathon and 10K begins. Walkers are allowed 5 hours to complete the 13.1-mile course along the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail and 9 hours to complete the 26-mile course.
Course Notes
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
- A roving volunteer will carry a first aid kit. In case of emergency, call 911.
- Water and light refreshments provided.
- Bring your own water bottle. You can fill personal water bottles and pick up light refreshments at the halfway point.
Volunteers
We need your help! We are always looking for volunteers to help us with this wonderful community event! Volunteer assignments include:
- Registration/Check-In
- Food/Drink Stations
If you are interested in helping out, please contact Kimberlee Stephens 574-534-3003 or e-mail kimberleestephens@goshencity.com. You may also sign up online at Acts of Service.
Sponsors
We are actively looking for sponsors for the 2024 walk. If you are interested in supporting the event, please download and view the sponsor packet below. For more information, please contact Kimberlee Stephens 574-534-3003 or e-mail kimberleestephens@goshencity.com.
To view current programs and activities, please consult the 2024 Activity Guide.
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