elkhart: DaVinci's Italian Family Restaurant, Elkhart, Indiana - 07/25/14 12:54 AM
DaVinci's Italian Family Restaurant,
Elkhart, Indiana.
Conveniently located, Davinci's is located just south of I-80/90 on State Road 19, on the north side of Elkhart, Indiana.  They specialize in authentic Italian cuisine.  DaVinci's Italian Family Restaurant opened in 1992 and is open for lunch and dinner, Tuesday - Thursday, featuring pastas, salads, sandwiches and specials.
The Dinner menus include the full menu of Pasta, Pizza, Sandwiches, Steak, Chicken and Seafood, prepared to order. With seating for 100, DaVinci's also has banquet facilities for 60. They also have beer, wine and cocktails.
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Thursday, 11:0 am to 9:00 pm
Friday, … (4 comments)

elkhart: Notre Dame University, 2014 Football Schedule - 07/22/14 07:38 AM
Notre Dame University, 2014 Football Schedule.

It's that time of year again as we prepare the College Football 2014. Most everyone identifies Notre Dame with South Bend, Indiana, but you can almost see the Golden Dome from Elkhart County, a short 9 miles from the County Line. The Football tickets for this seasons games went on sale this month.
                    Date                        Opponent                    Location                             Time
               August 30                    RICE                             Notre Dame, IN                  3:30 pm EST
               September 6              MICHIGAN                  Notre Dame, IN                  7:30 pm EST
------------------------------------------------------Shamrock Series--------------------------------------------------------------   
               September 13             Purdue                         Indianapolis, IN                 7:30 pm EST
                                                                                           (Lucas Oil Stadium)_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
               September 27             Syracuse                      East … (16 comments)

elkhart: Kelly Jae's Cafe, Goshen, Indiana. - 07/20/14 11:49 AM
Kelly Jae's Cafe, Goshen, Indiana
Located in the Historic downtown shopping district in Goshen, Indiana on Main Street, the Cafe is easy to locate. Kelly Jae's serves lunch and dinners Tuesday through Friday.
Lunch menu offers such items as:
Sandwiches, wraps, soups and salads.  try the Reuben sandwich, Turkey Avocado, BLT, Salmon Burger or even the blackened steak wrap, with much more to choose from.
Dinner Menu has items like:
Stuffed Chicken Breasts, Pork Tenderloin, Crab Cakes, Seared Yellow-fin Tuna, and grilled blackened hamburger steak, just to name a few.
Soups and salads make a great combination with a sandwich.  Here are a … (4 comments)

elkhart: Mayberry Cafe, Elkhart, Indiana - 07/20/14 08:58 AM
Mayberry Cafe, Elkhart, Indiana
The Mayberry Cafe, is located in the heart of the Industrial part of Elkhart, which allows folks to have their morning coffee and breakfast close to work. For that quick lunch, they are the place to go for great sandwiches and homemade soups or salads.

Try breakfast at the Mayberry Cafe and you'll agree with many customers that say, it is the greatest and they get huge portions. They have a big selection of omelets, great patty melts and what one customer claims that they have the best biscuits & gravy anywhere. Now that's a statement.
The Mayberry Cafe … (4 comments)

elkhart: What's Hiding in Your Ceiling? - 07/20/14 01:07 AM
What's Hiding in Your Ceiling?
It is exciting, while shopping for a new home. Every home has it's own characteristics.  Every owner gives it their own little touch. Some owners go to the expense of hiring updates and others, would rather make those updates themselves. While viewing a home, it is wise to look where the updates were made.

 We bought our home over seven years ago and noticed that the home needed some updating, which I felt we could do over time. I especially liked the basement, which had already been remodeled, with wallboard and molding, painted nice and … (10 comments)

elkhart: History of a Painting, Ripley, West Virginia - The Fire Truck - 07/19/14 11:52 PM
History of a Painting, On the Road
in Ripley, West Virginia
 
 "The Fire Truck"
Acrylic painting by Larry Johnston©
While traveling around the country exhibiting at hundreds of Art shows and festivals, One of the best in the Country was the Mountain State Arts & Crafts Festival, in Ripley, West Virginia. It was rated #1 in the Country by Sunshine Artist Magazine a number of years ago.
As I returned to this show in July of each year with new paintings, I kept seeing this old fire truck just sitting out in a field.  You might say that it's days of fighting fires were over and … (7 comments)

elkhart: Linton's Enchanted Gardens, Elkhart, Indiana - 07/19/14 10:53 AM
 
Linton's Enchanted Gardens, Elkhart, Indiana
If you like flowers, great landscaping and interior decor, Linton's Enchanted Gardens is the place to be.  With 9 acres of outdoor displays and 50,000 square feet of indoor shopping, you could spend a whole day either getting ideas or fulfilling them.

Linton's Enchanted Gardens has gifts and fresh flowers and interior decor. Their floral shop is busy helping the bride to be, plan the ideal wedding., while the groom to be is outside checking out the landscaping side of the garden.

If you want to have a do it yourself yard, they have all … (4 comments)

elkhart: Parks and Recreation, Elkhart, Indiana, part 9 - 07/19/14 06:32 AM
Parks and Recreation, Elkhart, Indiana, (part 9)

The City of Elkhart covers 22.3 square miles and has 36 parks scattered around the city for recreational use by members of the various communities.  In alphabetical order, here is a list of some of the parks in the area, that are maintained by the City of Elkhart.
 
Wellfield Trails Park
Located 1011 North Main Street, the park covers 35 acres, There is an Admission charge, Wildflowers, walking trails. The park is available for use in Weddings, Receptions, parties. Contact the park at 574-266-2006 for more information.
Weston Park
Locate on the corner of Michigan … (4 comments)

elkhart: Parks and Recreation, Elkhart, Indiana, part 8. - 07/19/14 06:03 AM
Parks and Recreation, Elkhart, Indiana, (part 8)

The City of Elkhart covers 22.3 square miles.  They have set aside and maintains 535 acres throughout the area for use by the community for their enjoyment.  Here is a list of some of the parks, in alphabetical order.
Tolson Center & Park
Located at 1320 Benham Avenue on 5.37 acres, the park has Baseball, 6 illuminated Basketball courts, a handicap accessible playground, soccer, volleyball, restrooms, 8 picnic tables and a recreational center.
Ullery Park
Located at 600 W. Cleveland Avenue on 1.24 acres, the park offers a playground, soccer, walking path and picnic tables.
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elkhart: Parks and Recreation, Elkhart. Indiana, part 7 - 07/19/14 05:39 AM
Parks and Recreation, Elkhart, Indiana,  (part 7)

The City of Elkhart is 2.23 square miles and has 36 parks throughout the city to accommodate the community. Alphabetically, here is a list of some of the parks.
 
Riverview Park and Softball Complex
Located at 400 Riverview Avenue on 15 acres, the park has 4 illuminated softball fields, a skate park, illuminated basketball court, 2 illuminated tennis courts, restrooms and 16 picnic tables.
RiverWalk Commons
Located at 122 E. Franklin Street on 3.5 acres, the park has a playground, walking path, and picnic tables.
RiverWalk Commons-East Bank
Located at 300 Junior Achievement Dr. (NIBCO … (2 comments)

elkhart: Parks and Recreation, Elkhart, Indiana, part 6 - 07/19/14 02:27 AM
Parks and Recreation, Elkhart, Indiana, (part 6)

The City of Elkhart is 22.3 square miles and has 36 parks that the City Parks Department maintains. The parks are strategically located to serve the community. (in alphabetical order) here are some parks in the city for the people of the community to take advantage of for fun and recreation.
 
Nadel Avenue Park
Located on the corner of Nadel Ave. and Hudson St. on .3 acre, Nadel Avenue Park has a half court basketball court and a playground.
Pierre Moran Park
 Located at 119 W. Wolf Street, Pierre Moran Park covers 17 acres.  … (0 comments)

elkhart: Parks and Recreation, Elkhart, Indiana, part 5. - 07/19/14 01:48 AM
Parks and Recreation, Elkhart, Indiana, (part 5)

The City of Elkhart covers 22.3 square miles and has 36 parks for the convenience of the community. Here is an alphabetical list of some of the parks strategically located around the city to be used by it's citizens.
Langle Park
Located on the corner of 3rd Street and Sycamore Street on 5 acres, it has 3 basketball courts, Fishing, playground, 2 tennis courts, restrooms, 6 picnic tables, grill, and an outdoor pavilion.
Lunquist-Bicentennial Park
Located at 100 N. Elkhart Avenue on 6.1 acres, the park offers Fishing, walking trails, restrooms, and 13 picnic tables.
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elkhart: Parks and Recreation, Elkhart, Indiana, part 4 - 07/19/14 01:15 AM
 
Parks and Recreation, Elkhart, Indiana, (part 4)

The City of Elkhart occupies 22.3 square miles, in which they have set aside 535 acres for park facilities, in which the city maintains. Not all the parks have the same facilities, and they are situated around the city and strategically located to serve all of the communities.
(Alphabetically), Here is a list of some of the parks.
Hayden Park
Located at 1699 Bower Street, the park occupies 9 acres. I provides opportunity for fishing and has 5 picnic tables and 3 grills.
High Dive Park
Located at 500 E. Beardsley Avenue, and occupies … (0 comments)

elkhart: Parks and Recreation, Elkhart, Indiana, part 3 - 07/19/14 12:45 AM
Parks and Recreation, Elkhart, Indiana, (part 3)

The City of Elkhart covers 22.3 square miles and with the effort to serve the citizens, they have built and maintained 36 parks, within the city, totaling 535 acres.
In alphabetical order, here is a list of  parks.
Environmental Center
Located at 1717 E.Lusher Avenue, the park covers 30 acres and includes Fishing, walking trails,amphitheater, log cabin education center, canoe launch ramp, handicap accessible rest rooms, nd picnic tables.
F.O.P. Park
Located on the corner of Grace Street and Evans Street, the park covers 10 acres, which includes 4 little league parks, restrooms and a … (0 comments)

elkhart: Parks and Recreation, Elkhart, Indiana, part 2 - 07/19/14 12:05 AM
Parks and Recreation, Elkhart, Indiana, (Part 2)

The City of Elkhart covers 22.3 square miles and the city maintains 36 parks within that area. Here are some of the parks (in alphabetical order). The parks offer a variety of activities, different from each other, and are located all over the city to serve all the communities. 
 
Beardsley Park
Located at the corner of Beardsley Ave, and N. Main St., the park covers 4.5 acres and offers Fishing and has 5 picnic tables.
Edgewater Park
Located at Edgewater Blvd. and Waurika St. it covers 2.5 acres along the River and … (0 comments)

elkhart: Parks and Recreation, Elkhart, Indiana. part 1 - 07/18/14 11:27 PM
Parks and Recreation, Elkhart, Indiana, (part 1)

The city of Elkhart covers 22.3 square miles, and it maintains 535 acres of land use, a total of 36 Parks, for the residents of the area to play and have fun. Many of the parks a features that others don't.  Here is a list of the parks in Elkhart and what they have to offer the citizens of Elkhart.
American Park
Located at Goshen Avenue and Jackson Blvd., covers 13 acres, and includes fishing, walking trails, 5 picnic tables, grill, open air pavilion and even horse drawn carriage rides during the winter holidays.
Baker … (0 comments)

elkhart: Waterfront property? Check out Simonton Lake, Elkhart, Indiana. - 07/18/14 12:42 PM
Waterfront Property? 
Check out Simonton Lake, Elkhart, Indiana.
There are those elite few that prefer buying a home on the waterfront. Simonton Lake is a popular lake for skiing, jet skiing, pontoon boating, swimming and just having Summer fun.
Simonton Lake, Elkhart, Indiana
If you are one of those elite few people that prefer living on the water, Simonton Lake is located just south of the Michigan State line in Indiana on State Road 19, just north of I-80/90 and Elkhart.
I took this picture from one of the outside decks at the Flippin' Cow Burger Joint, a popular stopping place on a hot Summer day, for … (5 comments)

elkhart: Elkhart County Courthouse, Goshen, Indiana - 07/13/14 03:02 PM
Elkhart County Courthouse, Goshen, Indiana.
Goshen, Indiana is the County Seat for Elkhart County. The County Courthouse is located in the center of town.  The courthouse is an iconic structure reminiscent of the courthouses you would picture in the movies. The picturesque building is located on Main Street.

The Courthouse lawn has become the center of attraction, during First Fridays, when the town invites the public downtown for a monthly party, featuring Bands, and other musicians on stage, which is set up at the courthouse.  Goshen has other events at different times of the year which utilize the Courthouse lawn or it's … (7 comments)

elkhart: Maple City Hobbies, Goshen, Indiana - 07/13/14 02:42 PM
Maple City Hobbies, Goshen, Indiana.

Hobby shops used to be everywhere when I was a young lad. In recent years, many of those hobby shops have disappeared or have been swallowed up by department stores or places like Micheal's or Hobby Lobby, which are national chains.  It is a breath of fresh air to see small local business entrepreneur making it in the world of big business.  Goshen is full of them, many are on Main Street, others are close by.
Maple City Hobby is one of those businesses on Main Street that started in the year 2000 and still has their doors open. They … (2 comments)

elkhart: What Good is a City Festival Without the food Vendors? - 07/13/14 01:07 PM
 
What Good is a City Festival Without the Food Vendors?
We write about all the activities going on at the Theaters, and on the Stages, in the streets and on the ball fields. We highlight the main attractions, and musicians, but there are those that work so hard at those gatherings that they get lost in all the activity.

The Food vendors are an important part of any event.  We can't go to a Baseball game without getting a hot dog. We can't go to a show without popcorn and don't forget about the lemonade and sodas, as well as the vendors that sell bottled … (2 comments)

 
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Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Elkhart, IN

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