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Elkhart open house
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[JUNE 8, 2006]
ELKHART -- The village of Elkhart is hosting an
all-town open house on Saturday and Sunday, and everyone is invited
to join in the fun. For people looking at buying a home in Elkhart,
this will be a wonderful opportunity. All property that is currently
for sale or lease within the village of Elkhart will be advertised
during the event. Financial institutions, construction firms,
remodeling experts, real estate agents and many others will be
available to assist buyers in purchasing a home or lot.
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The Route 66 Motor Tour will be passing by this weekend also. The
Chapel on the Hill is a designated "Passport Stop" on this tour, so
visitors might see some classic cars out touring Route 66. [Related
article]
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visitors to Elkhart will be directed to the chapel, where they can
register for a drawing for a basket full of goodies, donated from
local businesses.
As if that weren't enough, the Needs and Goals
organization is sponsoring a "Curb Appeal Contest" and will be
awarding six $25 cash prizes to those current residents who have the
best-looking house and yard.
For people who want to take a look at some of the beautiful
gardens in the village, there is a garden walk. Select Elkhart homes
will have their gardens on view for visitors to see.
For more attractions, all churches in Elkhart, the school,
library, post office, firehouse and Village Hall will be open during
the event. While visitors are at the Elkhart Public Library, they'll
have an opportunity to choose from baked goods and books that will
be for sale.
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 The Prairie Pointe subdivision will give kite-flying
demonstrations during the event as well.
People looking for artwork can stop at The Dragonfly Art Studio
at Horsefeathers for an art exhibition and open gallery.
For visitors who would like to take home some fresh produce, a
farmers' market will be available on Latham Street, including fresh
produce, cut flowers and other items.
WMAY will conduct a live broadcast Thursday and Friday at Peggy's
Talk of the Town Restaurant. Peggy's will also be open on Sunday for
a special meal from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For a fun weekend with lots to do, the public is invited to
Elkhart on Saturday and Sunday, when the community opens its doors.
[News release from the
Abraham Lincoln Tourism
Bureau of Logan County]
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