Community Corner
🌱 Officials investigate high-speed St. Joseph River boat crash injuring three
And on the Elkhart Patch calendar - Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües
Hey there, Elkhart! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Officials investigate high-speed St. Joseph River boat crash injuring three
- How you can help Elkhart hit its 1,000-tree goal fast
- How a $3.75M match could reshape key Elkhart County programs
Also on today's calendar: Sensory Playdate and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.
- Friday: Clouds breaking; less humid, temps: high: 67, low: 45.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Boat going at least 45 mph crashes on St. Joseph River, injuring 3 (wane.com) — Residents along the St. Joseph River in Elkhart County should know that three people, including a minor, were injured Sunday when a speeding boat slammed into a stationary one and all were hospitalized in Elkhart. The operator initially left but later called 911, and multiple local fire departments and the Elkhart County Sheriff's Office assisted as DNR conservation officers continue investigating. 
• Elkhart Launches Three-Day Tree Blitz as City Works Toward 1,000-Tree Goal (wowo.com) — Elkhart is recruiting volunteers for a three-day "tree blitz" to help plant 600 more trees this weekend, pushing toward a goal of 1,000 new trees citywide this year. The Trees for the Hart initiative aims to double that by 2028, strategically restoring tree canopy to cool neighborhoods, manage stormwater, and improve streetscapes across Elkhart.
• Lilly Endowment Awards $3.75M Matching Grant to Community Foundation of Elkhart County (rv-pro.com) — Elkhart County is set to benefit from a $3.75 million matching grant to the Community Foundation, which could grow even more if local donations meet the match. Funds will bolster the flexible Fund for Elkhart County and support Countdown to Kindergarten, Elkhart River District improvements, and the Hunger Ends Here coalition, with fundraising running through mid-2028.
📸 Around Elkhart
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elkhart
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★ Featured events ★
- Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües →
Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart
10:00 am
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Sensory Playdate →
Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart
10:00 am - Garden of Villains →
Wellfield Botanic Gardens, 1011 North Main Street, Elkhart
6:00 pm - Food Allergy Awareness Walk →
Elkhart IN - Breastfeeding for Success - EGH 2026
Elkhart General Hospital, 600 East Boulevard, Elkhart
6:30 pm - Free Admission Tuesdays for Elkhart County Residents - At Wellfield Botanic Gardens →
North Main Street, Elkhart - Indiana Toll Road Industry Day for Small Businesses & Subcontractors →
Tolson Center for Community Excellence, 1320 Benham Avenue, Elkhart - Calling All Indiana Small Businesses For Indiana Toll Road's Industry Day! →
Tolson Center for Community Excellence, 1320 Benham Avenue, Elkhart
9:30 am - Lunch & Learn: Spray Foam Insulation →
314 S 4th St, 314 South 4th Street, Elkhart
1:00 pm - Sustainable Landscaping Practices →
Wellfield Botanic Gardens, 1011 North Main Street, Elkhart
10:15 am - 4 Vets by Vets – Peer to Peer Group →
Concord Fire Department, 23625 Co Rd 18, Elkhart
6:30 pm - Member Celebration – Hylant →
Hylant Elkhart Office, 210 E Jackson Blvd, Ste 102, Elkhart
3:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
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Ok Elkhart! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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