Who will be crowned the winner of the Taste of Achievement? Vote for your favorite local celebrity bartender and their signature drink, enjoy dinner and live music, and enjoy a night out in the JA BizTown space!

GreatNews.Life is excited to bring the 11th Annual All About the Girls event back for another unforgettable year. Save the date for Thursday, June 25, 2026, and plan to join us at the stunning Urschel Pavilion in downtown Valparaiso for a night filled with connection, celebration, and inspiration. All About the Girls, or AATG, is […]

The Rex Martin NIBCO Interactive Museum is open to the public for tours. Learn about NIBCO’s rich 121-year history in Elkhart, its impact on the community and the plumbing industry, and beyond. Experience the behind-the-wall Plumbing Discovery House and other interactive exhibits.

Get inspired by the wonders of nature! In this camp, students will investigate animal habitats, ecosystems, and environmental science through creative robotics and interactive experiments. Campers will design and build projects that mimic animal behaviors and explore how technology can help protect our planet. Daily Teaching Schedule: Each day includes three engaging sessions: Grades K-1: […]

The Rex Martin NIBCO Interactive Museum is open to the public for tours. Learn about NIBCO’s rich 121-year history in Elkhart, its impact on the community and the plumbing industry, and beyond. Experience the behind-the-wall Plumbing Discovery House and other interactive exhibits.

A perfect introduction to the exciting world of STEAM! Campers will engage in a variety of fun, hands-on activities that blend science, technology, engineering, art, and math. From building and coding to designing and creating, this week sparks curiosity, creativity, and confidence in young innovators. Daily Teaching Schedule: Each day includes three engaging sessions: Grades […]

Tickets: $50 Wine Walk ticket or $30 food-only ticket for designated drivers and guests who will not drink. Check-in: Starts at 4:30pm at Central Plaza, where guests pick up their wine glass and wristband. Event time: Wine Walk runs from 5pm-7pm on each event date. Stops: Participating downtown merchants may feature their own location theme. […]

The Great Cardboard Boat Race is more than just a day on the water—it’s a community fundraiser full of creativity, teamwork, and fun. Teams build boats entirely out of cardboard and race them across LaSalle Bristol Pond, all while raising funds to support Crossroads United Way’s mission of advancing youth opportunity, financial security, community resiliency, […]

The Golden Year is Here! You're invited to Ride A Bike's 50th Anniversary event! Join ADEC as we celebrate five decades of impact and create lasting memories alongside our neighbors with disabilities. ADEC has created a variety of accessible and inclusive activities for people of all ages and abilities. You can look forward to inflatables, […]