Club Jano Festivals are an opportunity for members of Club Jano along with downtown restaurants and merchants to host visitors for an evening of entertainment and food sampling.Club Jano plans to provide fund and awareness raising opportunities for Christian Community Action's Spring Valley Shelter. throughout the summer during the Saturday Night Festivals. The festivals will be held June 21, July 19, August.

Promotions in conjunction with the host sponsors will provide the opportunity for the community to learn more about how Spring Valley transforms lives to positively impact individuals, families and community. There will also be fund raising aspects each evening as well as a Family Bike-a-thon, July 19. Several rides, including a historic ride, will be available for families to enjoy together while helping the families of CCA's Spring Valley.

In addition to bike riding opportunities through Club Jano, Valparaiso begins its second year of the “Valpo by Bike” program which was started by Jim Jano. The Valpo by Bike provides discounts and incentives to individuals who ride their bicycles to participating merchants and restaurants in the downtown area. Look for the gold sign in the front windows of participating stores. 

For a list of participating merchants of the Valpo by Bike program or more about Club Jano group rides, visit www.ValpoEvents.com or call Jano Bicycles (219) 477-4498. Sign-ups are also available at Jano Bicycles located at 19 East Lincolnway in Valparaiso.