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A scale that measures how acidic or alkaline a liquid is. Affects how dye bonds to fabric. PH process A scale that measures how acidic or alkaline a liquid is. Affects how dye bonds to fabric. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .

An outdoor farmer's market at Kardzhali Park in downtown Elkhart, from 9am to 1pm, every Saturday. Elkhart Farmer's Market An outdoor farmer's market at Kardzhali Park in downtown Elkhart, from 9am to 1pm, every Saturday. Location Kardzhali Park 303 Nibco Pkwy, Elkhart, IN 46516 Dates Every Saturday from May 2nd to September 26th, during the 2026 season. Hours Vendors and music are set up from 9am to 1pm. Vendors Local vendors at the Elkhart Farmers Market offer fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items, and specialty foods in downtown Elkhart near the Riverwalk. Expect a rotating mix of farm stands, artisans, and small businesses each Saturday throughout the season. This page was last updated on Apr 30, 2026

Tropicana Ice Cream Shop: A vibrant ice cream shop inside the University Park Mall, in Mishawaka. Photos, address, and quick local notes. Tropicana Ice Cream Shop Mishawaka, Indiana A vibrant ice cream shop inside the University Park Mall, in Mishawaka. Address 6501 Grape Rd #540, Mishawaka, IN 46545 Phone 574-383-5150 Notes Located by the Barnes & Noble entrance of the mall. The children's play area is near the ice cream shop. This page was last updated on Jul 9, 2026 About the author Corky Lorenz is a photographer based in Elkhart, Indiana, who documents parks, restaurants, festivals, and everyday places across Indiana and the Midwest. To request a visit or license images, email Corky at corkylorenz@gmail.com

Elkhart Fire Station 6 Construction: New Fire Station 6 in Elkhart is under construction on Ada Drive, replacing the older station on Osolo Road. Elkhart Fire Station 6 Construction Elkhart, Indiana New Fire Station 6 in Elkhart is under construction on Ada Drive, replacing the older station on Osolo Road and expanding emergency coverage on the northeast side. Address 2620 Ada Dr, Elkhart, IN 46514 Phone 574-293-8931 Construction overview This is a new City of Elkhart Fire Station 6 being built at 2620 Ada Drive, replacing the older station on Osolo Road. The project sits in the northeast industrial corridor and is designed to improve emergency coverage as the area continues to grow. What’s being built The new station is planned at roughly 13,000 square feet with multiple apparatus bays and space for a ladder truck, engine, and a dedicated ambulance. It is a full replacement facility, not an expansion, which matters for long term capacity. Timeline Groundbreaking started in August 2025, and current projections point toward completion in late 2026. Based on visible progress, framing and exterior work are already underway. What the photos show The site includes posted project signage with a full rendering of the finished station, along with contractor and partner information. Current construction photos show active structural work, including block walls, insulation panels, steel framing, and roofing installation. You can also see contractor presence on site, including Gibson-Lewis Contractors, along with union signage from Central Midwest Carpenters Local 413. Location This part of Elkhart has a heavy industrial footprint tied to RV manufacturing and related supply chains. Placing a new fire station here shortens response times where large facilities, equipment, and workforce density all stack risk in one place. What to expect next As construction continues, expect visible progress on exterior finishes, apparatus bay doors, and interior buildout. This will eventually transition from a raw construction site to a fully operational station serving the northeast side. This page was last updated on Jul 9, 2026 About the author Corky Lorenz is a photographer based in Elkhart, Indiana, who documents parks, restaurants, festivals, and everyday places across Indiana and the Midwest. To request a visit or license images, email Corky at corkylorenz@gmail.com

A tool used to grip and pull sinew tightly after it's wrapped around fabric. Puller tool A tool used to grip and pull sinew tightly after it's wrapped around fabric. Can be made from 3D printed material, PVC, or other repurposed objects. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .

Vala Marketing: A marketing agency with a storefront in downtown Elkhart. Photos, address, and quick local notes. Vala Marketing Elkhart, Indiana A marketing agency with a storefront in downtown Elkhart. Address 205 S Main St, Elkhart, IN 46514 Phone 574-389-8267 Marketing Services This company makes websites for businesses in Elkhart, Goshen, South Bend, and surrounding areas. Downtown Elkhart Businesses To know you are in the right place, you'll see Popular Smoke & Vape, on the opposite side of S Main Street. This page was last updated on Jul 9, 2026 About the author Corky Lorenz is a photographer based in Elkhart, Indiana, who documents parks, restaurants, festivals, and everyday places across Indiana and the Midwest. To request a visit or license images, email Corky at corkylorenz@gmail.com

Get a brown tie dye look with the colors amber waves and chocolate brown by Dharma Trading Co. This sweatshirt was dyed with low water immersion and fiber reactive dye. Brown tie dye sweatshirt color recipe Get a brown tie dye look with the colors amber waves and chocolate brown by Dharma Trading Co. This sweatshirt was dyed with low water immersion and fiber reactive dye. Dye Process This brown, coffee colored sweatshirt was dyed in a bin, using fiber reactive procion dye from Dharma Trading Co, in the colors amber waves and chocolate brown. The sweatshirt was presoaked in soda ash using a ratio of 1 cup of soda ash per gallon of water. It was only hand wrung, so it was dripping wet with soda ash when it was dyed. Mixing the dye About 12 cups of water were used to dissolve 1 tablespoon of Amber Waves procion dye. It was poured into a plastic bin. The sweatshirt was placed into the dye bin and swished around until it was thoroughly saturated in the golden color. Next, about 3 cups of water was used to dissolve 1 tablespoon of the color Chocolate brown. It was poured into the dye bin, at one end only. The end where the neck of the sweatshirt was. I used my gloved hands to swish the neck around a little, to make sure the darker brown color was well mixed in, at the top. I didn't try to mix it as much lower in the body of the sweatshirt. Batch time To fully set the color, the bin sat at room temperature for about 24 hours before rinsing. Sweatshirt blank This white sweatshirt was purchased from Jiffy. It's 100% cotton on the outside but overall, it's 90% cotton and 10% polyester. They are super fast with their shipping. Custom tie dye Order a coffee sweatshirt , made by Corky. This page was last updated on Oct 14, 2026

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Lippert Components Corporate Headquarters: This location is Lippert’s primary corporate headquarters, for executive offices and core administrative. Lippert Components Corporate Headquarters Elkhart, Indiana This location is Lippert’s primary corporate headquarters, for executive offices and core administrative operations. Address 52567 Independence Ct, Elkhart, IN 46514 Phone 574-521-1055 Notes This is a new location, postitioned next to the RV Hall of Fame , and Thor Industries Inc. For those traveling to this location, it is right off the toll road, using exit 96. There is a nearby location shown on Google Maps as "Lippert Corporate Office " and this appears to be for additional administrative and HR support. Jobs If you found this page because you are confirming the address for an interview... *fist bump* you got this. This page was last updated on Jul 9, 2026 About the author Corky Lorenz is a photographer based in Elkhart, Indiana, who documents parks, restaurants, festivals, and everyday places across Indiana and the Midwest. To request a visit or license images, email Corky at corkylorenz@gmail.com

Join the Christmas Posada 2025 at the Tolson Center in Elkhart. Free entry, live music, piñatas, food, drinks, gifts for children, and family activities. December 19, 4–9 PM. Christmas Posada 2025 A free community Christmas Posada celebrating unity, culture, and the holiday season at the Tolson Center. Location Tolson Center (Centro Tolson) 1320 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN Date + Time Thursday, December 19, 2025 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Admission No tickets required. Open to the public. Christmas Posada 2025 is organized by Elkhart 05 De Mayo y Otros Eventos and made possible through extensive community coordination and outreach. Here's the link to the official Facebook event post. Related Events This event is organized by the same team as the Cinco de Mayo Celebration that happens in downtown, Elkhart. Corky Lorenz December 20, 2025