NAPPANEE — Jody Meek shares his small studio apartment in Nappanee with two dozen roommates — and none of them are complaining. His quarters on East Lincoln Street across from Coppes Commons are cramped, but the current claustrophobic atmosphere — “it’s a small place for a big hobby” — does not stop him from “bringing …read more.

    NAPPANEE — Coppes Commons, 401 E. Market St., Nappanee, is, once again, hosting several free events to celebrate the Christmas season on Dec. 6 & 7.  “A Coppes Christmas” will kick off with an open house from 5-9 p.m. Friday evening. In-store specials will be offered throughout the restored 19th Century furniture factory, …read more.

  NAPPANEE — People from around the region descended upon Nappanee on Saturday, July 14, to enjoy a special day of activities held throughout the small Elkhart County city. It was the third day of the town’s annual “Embrace the Pace Days,” which coincided with its monthly “Second Saturday” activities that always proves to be a …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist, Nappanee Public Library Think outside the canvas when you step into this year’s annual Spring into Art art fair at Coppes Commons. Sponsored by the friends of the Nappanee public library, this full immersion art experience has been bringing established artist and emerging talent to Nappanee since 1996. Over 40 …read more.

Tiny Hands International is proud to be partnering with Coppes Commons in Nappanee as they host a canvas painting workshop fundraiser on Saturday, April 12. Sessions will be held at 10 a.m. and noon, each participant will be able to create their own masterpiece, while making a difference in the lives of children half a …read more.

The public is invited to Coppes Commons for Craftsmanship Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, in Nappanee. Nappanee Second Saturday events will be showcased throughout town including the second annual craftsmanship event. Local craftsmen and artists will display and sell their hand-crafted products including wooden toys, playhouse kitchen sets, wood-turnings, oil …read more.

The Souper Bowl is returning to Coppes Commons in Nappanee. Souper Bowl II will be held in the Mill Room from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 8. For those who don’t know, the Souper Bowl is a fund raiser for the Family Christian Development Center. Proceeds will benefit needy families in the Wa-nee Community …read more.