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Friday, September 26th, 2025

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Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of September.

CULTURE NEWS

  • Elkhart will host its fourth annual Hispanic Heritage Festival on Saturday at Central Green, 300 S. Main Street from 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.—the event will feature food trucks, live music, dance performances, free children’s activities and a fireworks finale.  16 News Now

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Elkhart’s RV Expo boosts the local economy when visitors come to shop RV parts, try food and watch live shows — local businesses, including restaurant owner Cam Snyder, begin preparations months in advance to meet the demand.  ABC 57

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Lauren Moss and Joshua Short visited Schmucker Middle School to watch seventh and eighth graders broadcast their morning announcements using lights, cameras and teleprompters. The students asked questions about journalism after the broadcast.  16 News Now

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Monthly Euchre night at Brentwood at Elkhart Independent Living

    Your Local Independent Living is hosting a monthly Euchre night that is open to the public! We will have snacks, raffles, and a grand prize of a $100 gift card for the winning team! We will be hosting on the 2nd Thursday of the month starting on August 14th, beginning at 6pm! Please call 574-262-1626 for information

    Thu, 8/14/25

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  • Scrambler Lineup Demo Day

    10 AM – 3 PM — Elkhart Triumph — Free entry — Experience thrilling test rides on Triumph's iconic Scrambler lineup and receive a complimentary gift for the first 20 riders.

    Sat, 9/27/25

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  • Waggin' in the Woods

    2-5 p.m. — Elkhart Environmental Center — Free entry with pet supply donation — Celebrate furry friends with a day of activities, vendors, and a pooch parade.

    Sun, 9/28/25

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  • Coffee Hour

    9-11 a.m. — Owls Club — Free entry — Connect over coffee in a relaxed atmosphere perfect for meeting new friends or catching up with old ones.

    Thu, 10/2/25

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  • World Ballet Company: The Great Gatsby

    7-8:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $49.90 – $100.90 — Experience the dazzling Broadway-style ballet showcasing the glitz and glamor of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel.

    Fri, 10/3/25

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  • Hometown Jams: Starship and Foghat Concert

    7-8:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $52.49 – $125.69 — Experience an unforgettable night of classic rock anthems from Starship and Foghat.

    Fri, 10/10/25

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  • Disney's Descendants - The Musical

    2-3:30 p.m. — Crystal Ballroom at the Lerner Theater — Ticket info available — An exciting musical experience featuring the beloved characters from Disney's Descendants.

    Sat, 10/18/25

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  • Disney's Descendants - The Musical

    2:00-3:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $17.10 – $32.55 — Experience the tale of villainous teens as they face choices between good and evil at this musical performance.

    Sun, 10/19/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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