WARSAW — When it comes to an event in downtown Warsaw, Paula Bowman can likely be found somewhere behind the scenes.

WARSAW — For those who aren’t traveling out of town for spring break, First Fridays offers entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy this Spring Fling themed event from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 5, at the courthouse square in downtown Warsaw. Crossroads Community Church is hosting its kid’s zone again. This week, there will be …read more.

WARSAW — For July, First Friday will be leaving the downtown square and instead will take place in Center Lake Park. The July 7 event will be partnering up with the Park Concert Series and be pairing with the Blues & BBQ festival in Central Park. Come listen to Blue DeVille at 6 p.m. followed …read more.

WARSAW — World War II veteran Bob Gast, 95, Warsaw, will be honored in the Shriner Parade during First Friday, June 2 at 7 p.m. Gast is a longtime Mason and Shriner. He was presented with several medals on Oct. 7, 2016, including the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge, World War II Victory Medal …read more.

SOUTH BEND — South Bend is celebrating First Fridays this evening and they’re paying homage to classic cars coming back to their old home.

WARSAW — This month’s First Friday’s theme is Musical May. Downtown Warsaw will be full of musical talent from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 5. With many different acts, there is bound to be something enjoyable for everyone. The evening is scheduled to kick off at 5 p.m. with the Warsaw Community High …read more.

WARSAW —March’s First Friday will be full of inside sales and outside fun with the theme of merchant madness. The event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 3 in downtown Warsaw. The downtown businesses will be offering sales exclusive to those shopping during First Friday. The event will give the …read more.

WARSAW — Korean War Veterans residing in Kosciusko County will be honored at the War Memorial at the Kosciusko County Courthouse in Warsaw at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 2 as part of the First Friday event. The ceremony is a continuance of the “Honor & Remember Committee of Kosciusko County.” The program recognized World War II …read more.

GOSHEN — Tonight, Goshen’s past fascination with cruising will be resurrected for a few hours 30 years after city officials put an end to the popular pastime with the hanging of a few road signs.

WARSAW — July’s First Friday event will be different than Warsaw residents have seen in the past. July’s event will be a large block party in honor of the Warsaw and Winona Lake Stellar nomination. The event will be moved from its usual location in downtown Warsaw to the various parks along East Market Street. …read more.

WARSAW — July’s First Friday location will be moved, following approval by Warsaw Board of Works today Friday, June 17. Normally held at Center and Buffalo streets, downtown Warsaw, the event will be moved to East Market Street, between Park Avenue and the alley west of Wood Street July 1.

WARSAW — Elvis will take over downtown Warsaw during June’s First Friday event on June 3. The whole night will revolve around the 1940s and 1950s with activities such as a lookalike contest and an Elvis impersonator. The night’s events will be from 5-9 p.m. downtown Warsaw on Center and Buffalo streets. During this month’s festivities, …read more.

By MADISSON HEINL Communications Specialist, Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College WARSAW — The Current Effects: Storm Drain Art Project unveiling is at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 6, on First Friday in downtown Warsaw. This unveiling will reveal the art designs and locations of at least nine storm drains in Warsaw being painted …read more.

WARSAW — Grace College students are painting the town this month to raise awareness of issues surrounding the local lakes and streams. The idea behind the murals, senior Gabe Shennum said, is to raise awareness about storm drain pollution and other issues pertaining to local lakes and streams. “Water that goes down a storm drain …read more.

By KIM NANCE Business Development Manager, Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, Inc. WARSAW — Death Cafe is a safe place for friends to gather for conversation about death and dying … with coffee or tea, of course. Death Cafes are filled with deep conversation, a-ha moments, and sprinkled with a bit of laughter. Bob Jarboe, …read more.

By PAULA BOWMAN Warsaw First Fridays Organizer WARSAW — Have you heard that 2016 is Indiana’s bicentennial birthday? To celebrate that once-in-a-lifetime event, First Friday is all about the “decades of change” of the past 200 years. We are kicking off our year with our fifth annual “Fire and Ice” celebration Friday night, Feb. 5. …read more.

WARSAW — For fans of chili, downtown Warsaw was the place to be last evening Friday, Nov. 6, as local chili chefs went head-to-head for a chili cookoff. The event featured a penny-a-vote people’s choice award as well as judges’ choice. Despite a slight November chill, crowds still flocked downtown to sample spicy creations and peruse …read more.

What is a “Gospel dog?” It is something Lily Grace and her human mom, Amber Utter, intend for local young people to find out. Their ministry, The Adventures of Lily Grace, is a dog show performance that also teaches the audience a little about the Gospel message and Jesus. “Lily Grace is a Gospel dog. …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RxFixskOoE] Mike Evans with Michiana Ice Carvers group works carefully as he carves a diamond ring for Crownover Jewelry.(Photo by Alyssa Richardson) Preparation for the The City of Warsaw First Friday event Fire and Ice began early this morning when several ice sculptures began work on the 46 ice sculptures planned for the evening’s festivities. …read more.

The Kosciusko County Velo Cycling Club will be having a  criterium bike races on Aug. 3 and it will be held during the Warsaw First Friday event. This morning, the Warsaw Board of Public Works & Safety approved an expanded area of the downtown roads that will be closed for the Aug. 3 event. The extended …read more.