Yup, it's First Friday again -- this month's theme: "The Dog Days of Summer". Get downtown tonight to take advantage of the late hours and special dining deals. Pets are welcome too -- check www.dtsbfirstfridays.com for information about all the events occurring tonight.
One special event is using tonight as its kick off -- the Lincoln Highway Adventure. In April, we highlighted Jeff Blair's objective to walk the length of Indiana's Lincoln Highway, and this post drew my attention to the historical value of South Bend's Lincolnway, part of America's first transcontinental highway. I didn't get a chance to walk along with Jeff Blair as he crossed through Indiana, but since then, I started to notice the blue "historical highway" signs along this main artery in town, and this weekend offers another opportunity to explore where else this road leads.
One special event is using tonight as its kick off -- the Lincoln Highway Adventure. In April, we highlighted Jeff Blair's objective to walk the length of Indiana's Lincoln Highway, and this post drew my attention to the historical value of South Bend's Lincolnway, part of America's first transcontinental highway. I didn't get a chance to walk along with Jeff Blair as he crossed through Indiana, but since then, I started to notice the blue "historical highway" signs along this main artery in town, and this weekend offers another opportunity to explore where else this road leads.
The Lincoln Highway Adventure takes participants across the northern part of the state, beginning in South Bend and through New Carlisle, LaPorte, Valparaiso, and Dyer (1913 route) and back to Plymouth (1928 route). At each stop, registered participants can get their "passport" stamped, geo-cache and answer trivia questions, scavenger hunt style. Those who complete the route will be entered to win prizes at the end of the day.
Tonight, to kick-off the event, there is a classic car cruise-in on W. Washington St. in downtown South Bend. Everyone is welcome to vote for prize-winning cars, such as "Best in Show" and "People's Choice".
For more information, or to register your car for either event, visit the website http://lincolnhighwayadventure11.eventbrite.com/.
Tonight, to kick-off the event, there is a classic car cruise-in on W. Washington St. in downtown South Bend. Everyone is welcome to vote for prize-winning cars, such as "Best in Show" and "People's Choice".
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