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Carter Rd. Boil Water Advisory
Thursday, December 19, 2024
We want to inform residents of Carter Rd. that a boil water advisory is currently in effect. This means you should boil all water intended for drinking, cooking, or oral hygiene for at least one minute before use. This precautionary measure is being taken to ensure the safety of our community due... more
Notice to Bidders: Purchase of UHF Digital Radio System for Street Department
Thursday, December 19, 2024
The City of Goshen, I The City of Goshen, Indiana is soliciting sealed proposals until January 23, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. (local time) for the above referenced purchase in accordance with the detailed specifications included in the Specification and Contract Documents. Specifications and Contract... more
Dec Leaf Pickup Continues
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The Goshen Street Department has begun its 2024 fall leaf pickup and will continue collecting leaves through early December. This last round of leaf pickup began Monday December 9th and will continue through the following weeks. There is no set schedule for leaf collection. Crews follow a rotating... more
Upcoming Events All »
Christmas Eve -- City Offices Closed
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Christmas -- City Offices Closed
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Board of Works
Thursday, December 26, 2024, 4:00pm
To join the webinar please copy and paste this link on your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88469251269
Special Events
Breakfast with Santa
Join us for breakfast with Santa, Rudolph and one of Santa's Elves. Breakfast from 10-10:45am, 10:45-11am story time with Santa, and finally photo ops with all characters!
Cost: $15 per person/ 2 years and under free. Full breakfast buffet by Das Dutchman Essenhaus
Storybook Trail
Build literacy skills while walking! Storybook Trail is designed in partnership with the Goshen Public Library. The Storybook Trail is intended to combine the pleasures of reading with the benefits of walking together outdoors. The story begins on the south end of Rieth Interpretive Center at the arch on the trail connecting to the Classified Forest. Storybook Trail is open year around and is free of charge! For more information, contact Kim Stephens at 534-2901.
2025 Story Time Funday Mondays:
Time: TBD
Location: Pringle Park
Dates: TBD
Fidler Pond’s Fantastic Fishing Derby
Calling all fishers! Bring your families, fishing poles and bait to Fidler Pond
Park to join us for our annual Fantastic Fishing Derby. Awards will be given to participants ages 3–17 for the first fish caught, the smallest fish caught, the largest fish caught and whatever else we can think of to award! No fishing license is required for this event.
When: 2025 TBD
Location: Fidler Pond Park, 1424 Lincolnway East
Fee: $3 per person
Ages: 3–17
Register: Now through June 2nd at Goshen Park Office, 524 East Jackson Street, or online
Contact: Zak Burnham at 574-537-3843 or email zachburnham@goshencity.com
Click here for Online Registration
Touch-a-Truck
Date: Saturday August 24
Time: 10am - 12noon
Location: Shanklin Park
Description: First hour is sensory free time. This event provides a unique opportunity for children to explore vehicles of all types in one place. Vehicle types may include public service, emergency, utility, construction, and just plain cool! Children will be allowed to touch, climb on and ask questions about their favorite vehicles in a safe, supervised environment. Accompanying personnel will teach the children about the vehicles and how they benefit us and our community. This event is free for all ages.
Trunk or Treat
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Letters to Santa
Drop your letters to Santa in the North Pole mailbox at the Goshen Public Library and Santa and his helpers will make sure you get a return letter sent right to your house! There is no postage necessary. Just be sure to include your full mailing address and print neatly! The mailbox will be located on the main floor in the library near the circulation desk from November 6 to December 8, 2023.
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