buy: Elkhart County 4-H Fair Coming, July 18-26, 2014 - 06/25/14 04:35 AM
Elkhart County 4-H Fair Coming, July 18-26, 2014.

Elkhart County is gearing up to converge on Goshen, Indiana for the fun and excitement of the Elkhart County 4-H Fair. Complete with exciting rides for the children and adults. Food galore, and entertainment for everyone. Now is the time to purchase advance tickets and start making plans to attend your favorite thing.
Advanced tickets are now on sale at www.4hfair.org , at the Fair Office & participating outlets.
The Concert Series Features:
(Check for pricing)
 
Danielle Bradberry,
with special guest The Swon Brothers
Francesca Battistelli
Tyler Farr
Justin Moore
3 … (4 comments)

buy: A Goshen Cruisin' Reunion, July 4th, Join the parade! - 06/21/14 11:44 PM
A Goshen Cruisin' Reunion,
July 4th,
Join the Parade!
Acrylic painting by Larry Johnston©
Goshen, Indiana celebrates first Friday's with the excitement of music, food and fun. It's that time of year again, where everyone is invited to bring their ride to the city and cruise Main Street, to show off their pride and joy. Even if you don't have a classic, you can join in anyway.

Main Street, in downtown Goshen, will be the focus of the car cruise, starting at 5:00 pm and will run until 9:00 pm on Friday, July 4th. The streets will be lined with … (18 comments)

buy: Wellfield Botanic Gardens- presents the Wonders of Herbs June 21, 2014 - 06/14/14 07:56 AM
Wellfield Botanic Gardens -
presents the Wonders of Herbs June 21, 2014.

Certified Herbalist Vickie Abernathy takes you on journey through the world of herbs, as they are grown and used daily for cosmetic and therapeutic purposes. She will be holding a class at the Wellfield Botanic Gardens, Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 1:00 pm
Vickie, a 15 year student of herbs and aromatherapy and a teacher of herbal classes for the past 11 years, will hold the free class, however there is admission into the Gardens.  The class will be under the education tent and will be held, rain or shine. Learn … (14 comments)

buy: The Elkhart Municipal Airport, There's always something going on! - 06/14/14 04:38 AM
The Elkhart Municipal Airport....
There's something always going on!

Airports, as we know it, are for taking off and going somewhere, or landing from somewhere else.

The Elkhart Municipal airport has opportunities for pilot training, as well as commuting back and forth to and from work. They have businesses rent space to sell used cars, as they bring in hundreds of cars from local dealerships.  I have seen air shows and world war II , displays of War Birds
How about a ride in a Bi-plane or a float plane. I have seen the Goodyear Blimp on display … (6 comments)

buy: Havilah Beardley's Historic Home, Elkhart, Indiana - 06/13/14 06:53 AM
 Havilah Beardsley's Historic Home,
Elkhart, Indiana
Havilah Beardsley, a physician, purchased land form an Indian Chief named "Chief Pierre Moran" for $1,500. and founded the city of Elkhart where the St. Joseph River and the Elkhart River meet. The island at that location, looked like an Elk's Heart, so he named the town Elkhart.

While in the area, he built the home overlooking the river and then built Saw mills and flour mills. In 1850, he brought the railway to the area and further, donated some land for machine shops, used by the railroad.
The Beardsley home, experienced deterioration and underwent … (8 comments)

buy: Northern Indiana Event Center, Elkhart, Indiana - 06/11/14 12:01 AM
Northern Indiana Event Center.
Elkhart, Indiana.
One of the issues with having a conference, meeting, reception or seminar, is the proper place that works for everyone, including accessibility, parking and room for large groups. The Northern Indiana Event Center offers a multitude of possibilities.  Adjacent to the RV/MH Hall of fame, it has it's own entrance on the south side of the building.

Plan a Conference, Seminar, meeting, wedding event or social event with easy access. The staff will help you gather the information needed, in order to have a successful event.  They have a Theater that seats 75, for training seminars, movies … (4 comments)

buy: Recreational Vehicle and Motor Home Hall of Fame, Elkhart, Indiana. - 06/10/14 03:59 AM
 Recreational Vehicle
and
Motor Home
 
Hall of Fame,
 
Elkhart, Indiana.

Elkhart, Indiana, known as the "RV capital", houses the RV/MH Hall of fame with easy access for Travelers and the general public.  The history of Recreation Vehicle Travel is witnessed as you travel through time, observing how the industry changed over the years.
From early pull behind camping trailers, to tent trailers, to Class C and Class A motor Homes, the designs have drastically changed, as well as the sizes.
Visit the photo displays and memorabilia from the 1920's and 1930's
Directions:
Just off … (6 comments)

buy: Wakarusa, Indiana, Home of the Jumbo Jelly Bean. - 06/08/14 03:57 AM
 Wakarusa, Indiana, Home of the Jumbo Jelly Bean.
The small own of Wakarusa, Indiana is located just south of Elkhart, off of State Road 19 and north of Nappanee, Indiana. Wakarusa is well know for the Walkarusa Dime Store, which makes their own candy, including the Giant Jelly Beans, which they add new flavors every year.

Even All the President's Men visited the store at the height of the unemployment crisis, when President Obama made his appearance to the community.
The Dime Store put Wakarusa on the map when in 1907 Wolfberg's Department Store was opened.  the store became a traditional five … (12 comments)

buy: Elkhart Civic Theatre at the Bristol Opera House - Shrek, the Musical. - 06/06/14 11:58 PM
Elkhart Civic Theatre
at the Bristol Opera House -
Presents
"Shrek, the Musical".

The Historic Opera House in downtown Bristol, Indiana is always "wow'ing" their audiences with their stage plays throughout the year. A must see, play, "SHREK the musical" will be performed at the theatre next month.  The performance will be popular, so now is the time to purchase your tickets.

"SHREK, The Musical"
This fairy-tail, is unlike any other.  The handsome prince lives in a swamp and is far from handsome.  He doesn't care for being social, so you might say he is an "Ogre", … (6 comments)

buy: Elkhart, Indiana, "The Elkhart Jazz Festival", June 20th to June 22nd. - 06/06/14 01:16 AM
 Elkhart, Indiana

"The Elkhart Jazz Festival",
June 20 - 22, 2014.
The City of Elkhart, once again presents the "Elkhart Jazz Festival".  The festival has been growing since its beginning, in 1988. Elkhart, known as "The Band Instrument Capital of the World",  is being presented by not only the city of Elkhart, many corporate sponsors, and area citizens, but includes the economic power of about 2,000 skilled crafts-persons, of local companies such as Shirk's Piano, Conn-Selmer Musical Instruments, and Ludwig Drums.  It is only fitting that Elkhart is the focus of such a music festival.

When the festival began in 1988, there … (18 comments)

buy: Goshen, Indiana- Kicks off Summer Events with First Friday Activities. - 06/06/14 12:20 AM
 
Goshen, Indiana -
Kicks off Summer Events with "First Friday" Activities.
The weather is co-operating, with the warming of Spring and Summer to,
once again, bring "First Fridays" to the community.
 
June 6, 2014 has planned, a host of activities for the June, "First Friday". Goshen has over 30,000 residents and the festival brings in people from the surrounding towns and cities of Elkhart, Mishawaka, Nappanee, Warsaw, New Paris, South Bend, Middlebury, Bristol and other communities.

Elkhart County Courthouse, Goshen, Indiana
Beisde the Food that is available, "First Friday" has Free entertainment on the courthouse lawn.
 
Other … (4 comments)

buy: The Lerner Theater, Elkhart, Indiana, Performance Schedule- June, 2014 - 05/31/14 09:14 AM
The Lerner Theater, Elkhart, Indiana,
Performance Schedule - June, 2014.
The Lerner Theater, is a prime avenue for entertainment in Elkhart County. Located in the center of downtown Elkhart, the Lerner helps to create the area as a destination point for families, other than dining and shopping. The newly renovated theater is located in the Arts & Entertainment section of Elkhart, with ample parking close by.

The Performance Schedule for June, 2014
June 2nd
Elkhart Jazz Festival Preview with the Dave Bennett Trio
(A preview event for the 27th Annual Elkhart Jazz Festival)
Doors open 12:00 noon
Show Starts 1:00 pm
General … (12 comments)

buy: "WINS" of Change 2014 Ends with a Bus Tour. - 05/30/14 09:57 AM
"WINS" of Change Ends with a Bus Tour.
The nine week adventure through Elkhart County has been an education like none other. Each of the nine weeks, we learned about different aspects of Elkhart County, so we would be well educated to give information to new Buyers move into the area. The last days session ends in a bus tour of several places of interest.

Here is a list of the 9 week education, that the Elkhart County Board of REALTORS®, "Governmental Affairs Committee" provided, with the 2014 "WINS" of Change series.
Week 1   Elkhart County Visitors Bureau - Speaker at … (8 comments)

buy: Sarah Crane, "Sarah Strong" Sculpture Unveiled at Cleveland Elementary - 05/29/14 02:05 AM
Sarah Crane, "Sarah Strong" Sculpture
Unveiled at Cleveland Elementary.
A Giant heart sculpture was designed, with the help of many elementary students, each painting their own star design on the sculpture, in remembrance of Sarah Crane, who attended Cleveland Elementary before entering High School.

Sarah Crane, age 15 and a sophomore at Elkhart Memorial Hospital, was one of the youngest people to be diagnosed with stage four colon cancer. With 5 months of treatment, including multiple surgeries and several rounds of chemotherapy, the medical bills mounted up. The community started a campaign called "Sarah Strong", which spread around the world.  The … (16 comments)

buy: Hey Larry, What are you putting on the For Sale Sign? - 05/28/14 10:30 PM
Hey Larry, What are you putting on the For Sale Sign?
Evelyn just wrote an accepted offer on a home the other day and asked if I would put a "Pending sign" that attaches to the For Sale sign. As I was heading that direction, I stopped at the home with signs in hand. As I was putting up the sign, I glanced toward the house.

Just like two kids playing in the yard would ask, "What are you putting on the For Sale sign? What does it say? Are you selling our house? How come they are red and … (18 comments)

buy: Interurban Trolley, Elkhart, Takes riders shopping, to School & work. - 05/28/14 12:47 PM
The Interurban Trolley, Elkhart, Indiana,
takes riders shopping, to college and to work.
The Trolley, a bus that looks like a historic trolley, has saved a lot of heartache for those folks that have transportation problems, going to the grocery stores, shopping, downtown Elkhart and Goshen, as well as, to Ivy Tech College and Goshen College.  Let's not forget Elkhart General hospital and Goshen Hospital.
Thee are 5 routes that are color coded for easy recognition.
The main transfer station is downtown Elkhart on Franklin St. just west of Main Street. They have key destinations, with stops in-between.
Red Line from Elkhart to Goshen 
Goshen College downtown Elkhart and downtown … (6 comments)

buy: The Seller Needs to Tidy Up to Show, but Photos are Not Tidy in MLS. - 05/27/14 07:02 AM
The Seller Needs to Tidy Up, to Show the home,
but the Photos are Not Tidy in the MLS.
When a Buyers Agent needs to show an occupied home, the person occupying the home is given time to tidy up before the showing. Everyone, including the Agents hopes that the home is clean and is presented in the most favorable light.

L Johnston©
So, If the Agents wants the home presentable, then they should make sure the home is presentable on the internet. The Agents photos actually, are more important than the actual showing. If the photos don't show well on the internet, … (12 comments)

buy: "The Bubble", Downtown Goshen, Indiana - 05/26/14 10:02 AM
"The Bubble",
Downtown Goshen, Indiana.
Jeremy Stutsman and his wife Maija, purchase a building in downtown Goshen, Indiana with the intentions of remodeling it to house his wife's fitness studio. After 17 months, she was able to open the "Live Out Loud Health and Fitness Studio. The building also has a physical therapist, a yoga studio, a spa, a masseuse, a nutritionist and a salon.

The building has been named, "The Bubble", because of the Bubble shaped windows on the outside of the building. It is located at the corners of Jefferson and Main Streets.

Jeremy has continued his journey, remodeling … (14 comments)

buy: Mini Delights Bake Shoppe, Elkhart, Indiana, Cupcakes and more.... - 05/26/14 06:15 AM
"Mini Delights Bake Shoppe", Elkhart, Indiana,
Cupcakes and more....
While the traditional Cakes and cookies survive the test of time, the introduction of mini portions in the form of cupcakes have been thriving in downtown, Elkhart, Indiana.  "Mini Delights Bake Shoppe" on South Main Street has become the popular place for Happy occasions. Office party birthdays are an ideal venue for the bake shoppe, with bite sized cupcakes or regular cupcakes.

Mini Delights Bake Shoppe since 2009
Mini Delights, offers plenty to choose from with Daily and monthly Flavors, Special promotions and special cakes, cupcakes and cupcake arrangements.
Daily flavors … (8 comments)

buy: "Remembering"....A picture worth a thousand words! - 05/26/14 01:26 AM
"Remembering"
....A picture worth a thousand words!
My uncle, Don Spaulding and his brother Bernard Spaulding, permanently donated their father's World War I uniform and other memorabilia to The History Museum in South Bend, Indiana, in March of this year, for a special WWI display, they were going to have at the museum, starting in April. We didn't know if he would ever see the display, since he was in bad health. The day we were going to take him, he didn't want to leave the house until we told him where we were going.

The memorabilia included all the parts … (12 comments)

 
Larry Johnston, Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN (Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC)

Larry Johnston

Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Elkhart, IN

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Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC

Address: 53252 Ash Road, Granger, IN, 46530

Office: (574) 304-7148

Mobile: (574) 304-7577



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