The Acres at Jamestown will host its first outdoor summer concert on Saturday, June 14, as Music in the Meadows brings live music, food trucks, and a laid-back afternoon on […]

CANCELED DUE TO PREDICTED WEATHER: 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 […]

Explore local vendors, enjoy live music, check out the Bridal Expo, catch the fashion show, and end the night at our 3rd Floor After Party. With something happening on all three floors, it’s the perfect place to spend your Jazz Fest weekend.

SPACE WEEK: Blast off into an out-of-this-world adventure! Campers will explore the mysteries of space through hands-on robotics, coding, and engineering challenges. From designing lunar rovers to simulating space missions, students will discover what it takes to explore beyond our planet while building critical STEM skills. Daily Teaching Schedule: Each day includes three engaging sessions: […]

An open house/networking event to meet our 22 young adults who have completed their registered apprenticeships at Elkhart County businesses, as well as current students who are actively engaged in a registered apprenticeship with a local business. Light snacks and drinks will be furnished. Talk to apprentices and businesses to find out what they've learned, […]

Join us for a Lunch & Learn Social Media Workshop. Enjoy lunch while gaining practical, easy-to-apply strategies to improve your social media presence. Learn what to post, how to build trust with your audience, and how to stay consistent—without feeling overwhelmed. Walk away with a clearer, more effective approach to showing up online and supporting […]

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 […]

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.