First Fridays in downtown Goshen

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On the First Friday of every month - throughout the year - businesses, artists, and entertainers throw a party in downtown Goshen. Hours are generally from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. This month:

Friday, April 1, 2011

Green Day 5K Run and 2K Fun Walk

Medals to the top 3 males and top 3 females in each of the seven age categories. The overall male and overall female winner will receive a pair of New Balance running shoes compliments of Woldruff's Footwear and Apparel (129 South Main Street). This is a computer-chip timed race. Free goodie bags from The Goshen News to the first 250 registrants!

Check-in and Race-day registration on W. Washington Street (between Main and Third Streets). The starting line is at the corner of 3rd and Washington Street. The new course takes you through the pedestrian tunnel at Plymouth Avenue and around the historic Red Tail Farm.

Note: The course will not be secured after 45 minutes from start time.

Entry fee


$15 Early Registration (Postmarked on or before March 25)
$20 Late Registration (March 26 - 31, T-shirt not guaranteed)
$25 Race Day Registration (T-shirt not guaranteed)
$10 Special Student Rate (T-shirt included if registered before March 25)
  Participants will be charged a $10 fee for lost or damaged timing chips

Race day schedule


3 p.m. Race day registration & Packet pick-up begins (under the tent on Main & Washington)
5:50 p.m. Pre-race meeting at Starting Line (Corner of 3rd & Washington)
6 p.m. 5K Run begins (2K Walk immediately to follow)
6:45 p.m. Awards Ceremony (under the tent on Main & Washington)

Check out the results from 2009 and 2010 5K run.

Need help training? The Couch to 5K running program has an excellent web site.

April sponsors:

 Goshen News Goshen Hospital   Everence   Goshen Parks
and Recreation		   Kramer Appraisal Services


  • Entertainment
  • Food
  • Business promotions
  • Kids activities
Where/When
Description

Finish Line Party
W. Washington St.
Apr 1, 6-7:30pm

Join the party on West Washington Street as racers compete in the 5K Run and 2K Fun Walk. D.J. Mike will be spinning tunes and Mattern's will be cooking up some yummy food. Cheer on the racers as they cross the finish line!

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

Green Day Awards Ceremony
West Washington Street (between Main & 3rd)
Apr 1, 7-7:30pm

5K Run awards will be given to the top three males and females in each age group:

  • 18-and-under
  • 19-24
  • 25-34
  • 35-44
  • 45-54
  • 55-59
  • 60 and over  
All walkers will receive a participatory ribbon.

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

April Fools Comedy and Free Snacks
215 East Lincoln Avenue, Goshen
Apr 1, 5:30-9

Come and enjoy some April Fool's Day Comedy on the big screen.  Some great family funny - comedians!

Also, free snacks, coffee, facilities to enjoy and you can hang out with friends!

Free WiFi too!  Come and relax on us!

Hosted by: First Presbyterian Church

Cakes and Tunes at City Church
203 North 5th Street, Goshen
Apr 1, 5:30-7:30pm

April 1st Friday at City Church!

Pancakes and ham while listening to the bluegrass sounds of Terri Rassi and band! 

Starting 5:30 pm free cakes and ham will be served and tunes will be live at 203 N. 5th Street, Goshen.  Come on down after the run or on the run for food, music and fellowship.  See you there.

Hosted by: Goshen City Church of the Brethren

Dancing and Jazz
216 South Main Street, Goshen
Apr 1, 6:30-9:30pm

6:30 - 7:15 "Dance in the City" 
Performance by children in the dance program at Goshen Parks & Recreation Department. The program is offered to children ages 3-14. Creative dance, tap, musical theater, pre-ballet and modern ballet (also offering a class for children with special needs). Instructors: Barbara Potuck and Tricia Blosser.

8:00 - 9:30 Grooveside
Smooth jazz with an edge, Grooveside is one of the foremost contemporary jazz groups in the area. The Grooveside was founded by saxophonist Kris Brownlee. A native of Fort Wayne, Ind., Kris has performed with internationally acclaimed trombonist and director of the BBC Big Band, Jiggs Whigham, as well as with blues legend Willie Kent.

Hosted by: Goshen Theater

Poetry Readings by Literary Arts Collective
113.5 East Lincoln Avenue, Goshen
Apr 1, 5-9

You’d Be Foolish Not to Kick Off National Poetry Month by Attending this Fiction and Poetry Reading by the IUSB Literary Arts Collective
LAC was a superb presence at the Michiana Center for the Arts Grand Opening in December, and we are thrilled to have them back to be part of the April First Friday Event.

The reading will feature six authors: poets Charmi Keranen, Jennifer Stockdale (author of the forthcoming Now Puppy Teeth), Clayton T. Michaels (author of Watermark), Nancy Botkin (author of Parts That Were Once Whole, In Waves and the forthcoming Bent Elbow and Distance), and David Dodd Lee (author most recently of The Nervous Filaments, Sky Booths in the Breath Somewhere and Orphan, Indiana), and fiction writer Kelcey Parker (author of For Sale By Owner).

Each author will read for ten minutes. Copies of their books will be available for purchase and signing.

Come out and kick off National Poetry Month on April 1! The readings begin at 7PM, with book sale and signing to follow. The event is free and open to the public.

Hosted by: Michiana Center for the Arts

Green Day Match!
206 South Main Street, Goshen
Apr 1, 6-8

Celebrate Green Day with our mix-and-match game, using products from our store made with recycled, reused and repurposed materials. Our artisans show tremendous creativity in recycling scraps and trash into beautiful, unique crafts. First 50 participants will win a recycled paper prize!

Hosted by: Ten Thousand Villages Goshen

Drop the Dawg
136 South Main Street, Goshen
Apr 1, 8-10

“Drop the Dawg” is a trio of musicians who mix acoustic newgrass, pop, jazz and gospel. Invited to play at the first Michiana Mennofolk festival in 2002, the experience was so successful the three just kept on pickin’.
Jim Shenk is a luthier from Goshen, Indiana who is responsible for most of the guitar work as well as dobro, pedal steel and vocals. Duane Gundy, a general contractor from Shavehead Lake, Michigan, handles the mandolin, guitar, bass and vocals. The trio is completed with Mike Hoover, a computer programmer from Goshen, performing on bass, keyboards, flute and vocals.
We encourage you to enjoy our music the way we do, without pretense or pressure to perform the prevailing pessimism! “Dawg On”!!!

Hosted by: The Electric Brew
Where/When
Description

Downtown Goshen Inc.
Corner of Main & Washington Streets
Apr 1, 5-9

Loaded baked potato

Loaded baked potato ($5) --- butter, sour cream, chives, bacon bits and cheese. We also sell bottled water for $1.00. Look for our tent near Washington & Main Streets.
 
Proceeds benefit the Goshen Schools Orchestras.

Downtown @ 808
under marquee of old Goshen Theater
Jan 4, 5-9

Ecuador Family Mission Trip
Pick one of two homemade "warm your insides" soups with choice of bagel.  
We will also have baked goods individually wrapped as well as plates of baked goods to be purchased.
Water, pop, candy, coffee, etc...
All proceeds go towards our Ecuador Family Mission Trip in June of this year.  

First United Church of Christ
110 South 5th Street, Goshen
Apr 1, 5-8

Ham Sandwich Meal

Fish Lake Organic Berry Patch
Goshen Theater lobby (216 S. Main)
Apr 1, 5-9

Goshen Farmer's Market
Fritz Miller from the Goshen Farmer's Market will be selling hot and cold beverages, cookies, jams and snacks in the lobby of the Goshen Theater.

Goshen City Church of the Brethren
203 North 5th Street, Goshen
Apr 1, 5:30-7:30pm

Cakes and Tunes at City Church

April 1st Friday at City Church!

Pancakes and ham while listening to the bluegrass sounds of Terri Rassi and band! 

Starting 5:30 pm free cakes and ham will be served and tunes will be live at 203 N. 5th Street, Goshen.  Come on down after the run or on the run for food, music and fellowship.  See you there.

Maple City Market
314 South Main Street, Goshen
Jan 4, 5-9

Meatball & Vegetarian Subs!
We are serving Turkey Meatball, Tempeh Subs and California Veggie Wraps.  We will also have Quinoa Salad, Chips and assorted drinks and dessert.  Indoor/Outdoor Seating available or grab it to go!  Enjoy a delicious homemade organic dinner without waiting in a long line!!  

Mattern's Butcher Shop and Corner Deli
201 South Main Street, Goshen
Apr 1, 5-9

BBQ Pork Chops & Deli Sandwiches
We'll be serving delicious BBQ Pork Chops and Deli Sandwiches! We'll have outdoor seating available (weather permitting).



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South Side Soda Shop
1122 South Main Street, Goshen
Apr 1, 5-8

Fresh Seafood Specials

South Side Soda Shop
1122 South Main Street, Goshen
Apr 1, 5-8

Fresh Fish & Seafood Specials!
As always on First Fridays featuring fresh fish and other seafood specials. Escolar, Salmon, Clams, Mussels, Jumbo Shrimp, Beef Stroganoff and Jambalya will be featured along with other specials.

The Electric Brew
136 South Main Street, Goshen
Apr 1, 5:30-9

Veggie Burgers & Sloppy Joes
We will be serving Spicy Black Bean Veggie Burgers and Sloppy Joes. Come and Get it!

The Wiener Shack
Corner of Lincoln Ave and Main St, Goshen
Apr 1, 5-9

Required Field
Come and try one of the new items from our exotic sausage menu.  We will be serving Le Saucisson de Bayou.  Authentic all natural and lean Alligator made in and shipped from Louisiana.  Served with specialty toppings.  Also, serving our new hot dog the Grilled Chipotle Bacon Dog.  Mention you saw this on this web site and receive $1 off your Exotic Sausage!
See everyone there!  Remember, if it's not a Nathans brand hot dog, don't eat it.

The Wiener Shack
Lincoln & Main
Apr 1, 5-9

The Wiener Shack
Our Alligator Sausage shipment is arriving late, so we'll run out early in the morning hours.  We are bringing out some Wild Boar sausage and Buffalo sausage with chipotle chiles.  Pairing these game meats with our new gourmet toppings like sriracha aioli, red braised onions in red wine reduction is a must have!  Market price on the is $6.50, mention you saw this on First Fridays web site and get a free bag of chips and free drink with the purchase of two gourmet sausages.

The Window
The Window
Apr 1, 5-9

The Window Benefit
The Window is offering the following:

Chilli Dogs with or without Cheese or Plain Hot Dog
Chips
Cookie
Drink

You can get this to go or dine in. 

The cost is $3.50 per meal and all proceeds go to help The Window's Mission.

Venturi
123 E. Lincoln Ave., Goshen
Apr 1, 5-9

$4.95 Pizza Special

Come try our authentic, Neapolitan wood-fired pizza, unlike any pizza you've had before, our designer salads and our made-from-scratch desserts. $4.95 for a cheese pizza after 8 pm with the purchase of any drink. A wide selection of beer, wine and Italian cocktails to choose from, including our own homemade limoncello. Open until 11 pm!
When/Where
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Better World Books
118 East Washington Street, Goshen
Apr 1, 6-8

Book Signing
Better World Books

John D. Roth will be signing copies of his book, Teaching that Transforms: Why Anabaptist-Mennonite Education Matters at Better World Books, 118 E. Washington St.

Copies of the book are available for $12.99.

Home Again
across from the courthouse on Main
Apr 1, 5-9

HOME AGAIN GREEN SHOPPING
It can't get much greener than this: 
 Save green while shopping at Goshen's largest showroom of renewed, formerly used  furniture.  Our store is very full. shop while there is such a great selection and save 10% between 5 and 9 PM.  Also featuring local winery STONEY CREEK with wine tasting in our store during First Friday activity hours. 
Contact: 534-5000

John Hall's True Value Hardware
207 South Main Street, Goshen
Apr 1-30

April Specials
Gear up for Spring!

Stop in to check out our Monthly specials!

Joselena Fashions & Alterations
125 East Lincoln Ave, Goshen
Apr 1, 5-9

April "Dress Green" Day
Take 30% off anything with green in the store--blouses, skirts, purses, suits, dresses.

The Silver Lining
216 South Main Street, Goshen
Apr 1, 5-9

Spring Items!
Stop in the Silver Lining on First Friday to see our new spring items for purchase!  The Silver Lining is always changing and finding new pieces just perfect for your home or dorm room.  From our table setting items to lamps, chairs and decor pillows, find just what you're looking for!
When/Where
Description

On the street in front of Accents (120 E. Washington)
Apr 1, 5-9

Accents Framing

Sign that bus!

"Art For The Heart - Haiti" is cramming a school bus, donated by Kerlin Bus Company of Silver Lake, IN, that is headed for Haiti with medical supplies and oodles of stuff for orphaned babies and kids! The 60-passenger yellow school bus will be parked outside Accents Framing & Gifts and Better World Books on W. Washington St. during April First Fridays. 

Hop on the bus and sign the exterior for just $5 ($25/whole family) to make a lasting mark on the lives of 120+ orphaned babies and kids living on a compound in Port-au-Prince. Support will also helps desperate, remote communities in the mountains of Haiti, as the bus will also be used as a mobile emergency medical clinic. 

For a $100 donation, you can help cover shipping costs for one foot of the 36-foot bus. It will go on a barge from Florida to New Life Children's Home. Quality Driveaway Inc. of Goshen has donated services to drive the bus from Goshen to Florida. Gifts of new or used art supplies, medical supplies, gently-used children's toys and clothing, bikes and trikes, sandals and flip-flops, and more are appreciated. Thanks, Goshen, for your love and support for Art For The Heart - Haiti. 
 
Contact: Call Marcia Wilson at 574-875-8168 or 574-575-9854 or visit "Art For The Heart - Haiti" on Facebook.
Contact: Call Marcia Wilson at 574-875-8168

314 South Main Street, Goshen
Apr 1, 6-8

Maple City Market

Earth Day Art Project

Help us celebrate Earth Day at Maple City Market.
 Kids can make a free craft from 6 - 8 p.m.
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John Hall's True Value Hardware

207 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Hardware, hand and power tools, paint and paint sundries, plumbing, electrical, small appliances and lawn and garden supplies, electric trains. Everything you need - right downtown

Contact information:

John Hall, Sr.
(574) 533-3293

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Business category: Retail

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Fish Lake Organic Berry Patch

212 W. Washington Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Located in the Farmer's Market. The nutritional benefits of fresh fruits, jams and jellies are well documented. All of our seasonal berry varieties are "hand-picked" only when fully ripe to provide you with the very best flavor and healthful diet, rich in vitamins and antioxidants.

Contact information:

Fritz Miller
(574) 533-4747

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Business category: Grocery

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Michiana Center for the Arts

113.5 East Lincoln Avenue
Goshen, IN 46528

Contact information:

JAB
415.571.9590

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Business category: Arts / Entertainment

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Goshen City Church of the Brethren

203 North 5th Street
Goshen, IN 46528

Special events with a focus on service. Open restrooms and space to come and relax during First Fridays.

Contact information:

Steve Norton
(574) 533-1884

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Business category: Public Service

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First Presbyterian Church

215 East Lincoln Avenue
Goshen, IN 46528

Contact information:

Marcia Yost
(574) 533-7845

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Business category: Public Service

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Joselena Fashions & Alterations

125 East Lincoln Ave
Goshen, IN 46528

    Joselena Fashions & Alterations is a full-service sewing/alterations shop. We also carry our own line of Joselena Originals--the finest in style and workmanship in unique garments for the mature woman. Our prices are competitive with the big box stores, so shop with us first; you won't see yourself coming and going. We are NOT a resale store. Everything is new.
    Jose has 42+ years of experience in garment repair and construction. He's the best! Why trust your alterations to the dry cleaner when you can be assured of the finest work here?
    We look forward to seeing you for your new-garment needs, along with our 2,000 satisfied alterations customers!

Contact information:

Helen and Jose Tellez
(574) 971-8888

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Business category: Retail

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Maple City Market

314 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Maple City Market is a natural and organic cooperative grocer.  We offer a wide variety of products that are organic and/or locally produced. We offer products for any specific diet- Gluten Free, Raw, etc. You can find non-toxic beauty products and numerous supplements as well as bio-degradable and toxic free household items. Our large bulk section is a great way to save money!  Open Monday-Saturday from 8 AM-8 PM and on Sundays Noon-5PM.

Contact information:

Richard Elmore, General Manager
(574) 534-2355

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Business category: Grocery

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First United Church of Christ

110 South 5th Street
Goshen, IN 46528

First United Church of Christ is called to proclaim the Gospel of Christ and the beliefs of the evangelical Christian faith, to maintain the worship of God, and to inspire in all persons a love for Christ, a passion for righteousness, and a consciousness of their duties to God and their fellow human beings. We pledge our lives to Christ and covenant with each other to demonstrate His Spirit through worship, witnessing, and ministry to the needs of the people of this church and the community.

Contact information:

Darla Kauffman
(574) 533-6764

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Business category: Public Service

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Ten Thousand Villages Goshen

206 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Ten Thousand Villages Goshen is one of a network of nonprofit fair trade retailers in the US and Canada. Our store features handcrafted gift items, jewelry, personal accessories and home decor from artisans in over 35 countries in developing regions in Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Contact information:

Elizabeth Dragoo
(574) 533-8491

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Business category: Retail

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The Wiener Shack

Corner of Lincoln Ave and Main St
Goshen, IN

Contact information:

Doug & Jacqueline Murray
(574) 286-6607

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Business category: Casual dining

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Downtown Goshen Inc.

234 South Main Street, Suite 4
Goshen, IN 46526

Downtown Goshen, Inc. focuses on letting people know just how exciting our city can be. With over 29 downtown festival days and themed events FREE to the public, there’s plenty of opportunity for people to discover the ingenious things Goshen community has to offer.

Contact information:

Gina Leichty
(574) 312-9922

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Business category: Public Service

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Better World Books

118 East Washington Street
Goshen, 46528

New and used bookstore.

Contact information:

Brad and Missy Weirich
(574) 534-1984

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Business category: Retail

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The Electric Brew

136 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

A cozy place to “perk-up” with an energizing espresso drink or a tasty morsel from the bakery case. Find a comfy couch and nestle in for the afternoon or take your joe on the road.

Contact information:

Myron Bontrager
(574) 533-5990

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Business category: Coffee Shop

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The Window

223 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Contact information:

Ed Swartley, Director
(574) 533-9680

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Business category: Public Service

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Downtown @ 808

216 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Contact information:

Nate Butler
574-535-0808

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Business category: Public Service

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The Silver Lining

216 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Find the perfect home decorating piece for your home or dorm room at an affordable price! Handmade jewelry and cards are also available.

Contact information:

Heather Kaufman
n/a

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Business category: Retail

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Venturi

123 E. Lincoln Ave.
Goshen, IN 46528

Contact information:

Justin Venturi
574-485-2985

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Business category: Casual dining

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South Side Soda Shop

1122 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Featured on the food network and in Gourmet Magazine. Voted best pie, chili and lunch spot. Fresh seafood, in house bakery, phily cheese steaks and salads. SouthSideSodaShopDiner.com, 574-534-3790, 1122 So. Main.

Contact information:

Nick and Charity Boyd
(574) 534-3790

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Business category: Casual dining

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Mattern's Butcher Shop and Corner Deli

201 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526



We are an old fashioned butcher shop in a modern age with a deli fashioned from the streets of New York. Family owned and operated, Mattern’s have been serving the Michiana area for over 55 years satisfying wholesale customers in the restaurant industry.

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Contact information:

Dustin Mattern
(574) 971-8906

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Business category: Casual dining

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Goshen Theater

216 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

The Goshen theater has the unique opportunity to offers plays, concerts, movies, dance and other events in a beautiful historic building.

Contact information:

Nathan Butler, Venue Manager
(574) 535-0808

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Business category: Arts / Entertainment

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Accents Framing

120 East Washington Street
Goshen, Indiana 46528

Contact information:

Lauren Hodges
574-534-5698

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Business category: Retail

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Home Again

120 North Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Fun, funky and functional consignment furniture and home decor.
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HOURS: Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
              Saturdays 10:00 AM  - 3:00 PM
closed Sundays

EXTENDED HOURS THE  FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH  MONTH until 9:00

Contact information:

Lon Miller
(574) 534-5000

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Business category: Retail

First Fridays in downtown Goshen

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