Elkhart Dining Days is starting Friday. It’s a 9-day celebration of Elkhart’s independent dining scene. Each of the 11 participating restaurants are offering specials of up to $30.

Ten percent of proceeds from Elkhart Dining Days meals will go to Church Community Services which helps local residents with food, financial assistance and job training.

You don’t need a ticket or special coupon to participate – just a big appetite for great local food and giving to your community.

Participating Restaurants include:

• 523 Tap and Grill
• Artisan
• Bacon Hill Kitchen and Pub
• Callahan’s
• Electric Brew
• Hotdogeddy’s
• McCarthy’s on the Riverwalk
• Mini Delights Bake Shoppe
• New Paradigm Brewing Co.
• Rulli’s Italian Restaurant
• Sports Time Family Pub & Grill