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Editor’s Note: With ongoing concerns in regards to coronavirus, events may have been cancelled or postponed following Michiana House and Home’s press deadline. Verify events are still occurring before setting out to attend.

JUNE 8 | SYRACUSE ICAN Nature Play Day

Kids through grade 5 are invited to bring an adult to play ISPY along the trails. This includes two crafts and a nature hike. Dress for the weather. Registration required – contact pam@wacf.com 9-11 a.m. WACF Center 11586 SR 13

JUNE 10 | SYRACUSE ICAN Nature Play Day

Bring the family and a sack dinner. We provide the fire roasted hot dogs and condiments. After a relaxing meal play BINGO along the trails including finding items IN the water. Prepare to get wet! Nets will be provided. Registration required - pam@wacf.com 6-8 p.m. WACF Center 11586 SR 13

JUNE 12 | SYRACUSE Fine Arts Festival + Wooden Boat Show

Explore and purchase art from a wide variety of artists on the grounds of Oakwood Resort then head to the Oakwood piers to see the beautiful wooden boats. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oakwood Resort 702 E. Lake View Road

JUNE 16 | BRISTOL Open House at the Schoolhouse

Step back a century as you explore the one room schoolhouse at Bonneyville Mill County Park. Staff members will be on-site to answer questions. 10 a.m. Bonneyville Mill County Park 53373 CR 131

JUNE 18 | NEW CARLISLE Friday Night Firefly Lights

Bring your family and watch nature’s own light show put on by the lightning bugs and learn what makes these insects “glow.” Registration fee 9-10 p.m. Bendix Woods County Park Nature Center 56960 Timothy Road

JUNE 19-27 | MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Builders Association of Elkhart County’s Parade of Homes Plus

Tour 12 newly constructed or remodeled homes and one subdivision throughout Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury, Nappanee, Bristol, New Paris and Granger. Saturdays and Sundays 1-8 pm Thursday and Friday 4-8 pm Closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Entry fee Builders Association of Elkhart County www.baec.com

JUNE 21 | SYRACUSE Pollinator Workshop

Learn how to attract pollinators to your gardens, the value of pollinators and what threatens them. Native plant expert Brad Clayton will give the talk then receive six beautiful pollinator plants for your landscaping. The Watershed Foundation, Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation and Clean Waters Partnership all join forces to bring you this wonderful evening. Registration required – contact pam@wacf.com 7 p.m. WACF Center 11586 SR 13

JUNE 24 | GOSHEN Historic Goshen Walking Tour

Let museum staff guide you through the streets of Goshen, the seat of Elkhart County. Explore the interesting history of the city with stories of its buildings, businesses and events. Guides will use historic images to illustrate how Goshen has changed over its nearly 200 year history. Registration required 6:30 p.m. East side of Elkhart County Courthouse 101 N. Main St.

JUNE 25 | SYRACUSE The EVENT

Join WACF and your neighbors at this fun annual evening party. Drinks, food and great neighborly fellowship await. Registration fee 7-11 p.m. WACF Ruddell Pavilion 11586 SR 13

JUNE 26 | BRISTOL 2021 Garden Tour

Tour many diverse gardens in the Bristol area during the Michiana Master Gardeners’ Association 23rd annual Garden Tour. A hospitality center located at Bristol United Methodist Church will have unique gifts, plants, garden art and other garden related items for sale. Tours held rain or shine. Admission fee 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bristol United Methodist Church 201 S. Division St. www.michianamastergardeners.com

JULY 3 | SYRACUSE Bug Catch

Bring the kids and learn about the little critters that are at the bottom of the food chain. Then head to the lake and use our nets to try to find these little critters. Fun for everyone. 9 a.m. WACF Center 11586 SR 13

JULY 3 | SYRACUSE Wawasee Flotilla

This year’s theme is Celebrate the ‘60s. Enter a boat or view by boat from the lake. View from land at either Oakwood Hotel or the Wawasee Fishing Park near the DNR office at the southeast end of the lake. 11:30 a.m. Near Spink Condos on Lake Wawasee

JULY 3 | SYRACUSE Wawasee Fireworks

Watch fireworks set off from barges on Lake Wawasee. The fireworks show is synchronized to music. Tune in at 103.5. 10:15 p.m. Oakwood Hotel or Wawasee Fishing Park

JULY 4 | SYRACUSE Syracuse Lake Fireworks

Watch fireworks set off from barges on Syracuse Lake. 10:15 p.m. Lakeside Park n