The Waters of Duneland
Bunny Breakfast
Saturday, April 5 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Enjoy a pancake and sausage filled breakfast with the Easter bunny. Bring the children and grand-children out to play games, win prizes and enter for a chance to win a children's bike! Parents, don't forget your camera to take pictures with the Easter Bunny. For kids ages 12 and under; please call 219.926.8387 to RSVP.
Indiana Dunes State Park
Get out and Explore!
Join us for a dance of sorts, Saturday, April 5. We'll meet at the main park entrance parking lot for a Bog sucker Ballet at 7:30 p.m. Learn about the amazing woodcock and go on a search for them. Dress for the weather and some off-trail hiking. Hope is a Thing with Feathers is a special presentation by noted author Joel Greenberg. Joel will be on hand to showcase his new book commemorating 100 years since the Passenger Pigeon went extinct. Join us on Sunday, April 6 at 2 p.m. for this special program, sponsored by the Shirley Heinze Land Trust.
Duneland Family YMCA
Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, April 6 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Duneland YMCA and Chasing Dreams are hosting an Easter Egg Hunt for individuals with Special Needs, their families, their friends and the community. Chasing Dreams is an organization with the vision that a community can exist where individuals with special needs are valued, respected and included. Games and photos will be available in addition to the egg hunt. Children should bring their own basket to participate. All ages are welcome. For more information, contact Sue McLaughlin at the Y, .219.926.4204.
Road to Life Church
Join Us for Our April Series
Join us this Sunday at Road to Life Church as we begin our April series, "GOD'S NOT DEAD." Road to Life is a thriving church that offers cutting edge worship and teaching that is relevant to this generation. We meet every Sunday at Chesterton Middle School with services at 9 and 11am. Our youth ministry, The Avenue, will also be meeting this Sunday at the Duneland YMCA. We will be having our Krispy Kram competition- see how many Krispy Kreme doughnuts you can eat in 5 mins for your chance to win $100 gift card! Middle School (grades 5-8) meet from 6 - 7:15pm and high school/college age meet at 7:30pm. This is open to all youth. For more info about RTLC and our ministries, please visit our website or call 219.728.6290. You can also follow us on Twitter @roadchurch or find us on Facebook @roadtolifechurch. See you soon!!
Purdue University North Central
Interested In Earning an MBA?
Purdue University North Central will host an MBA Information Session for those interested in earning a PNC Master of Business Administration degree on Tuesday, April 8 from 6pm to 8pm at Purdue University North Central - Porter County Graduate Building, Room 10, at 600 Vale Park Road, Valparaiso. The PNC MBA class schedule is designed to meet the needs of working adults, with classes conveniently offered on Saturdays. Students, regardless of their baccalaureate field will be able to complete their degrees in less than two years. To RSVP or to obtain further information, contact the program office at 219.785.5557 or mba@pnc.edu.
Wrap It Up
Adopt a Child for Easter
Wrap It Up is adopting an Easter child. Do you know of a child that won't be receiving an Easter basket this year? Or a child who's gone through some difficult times? Submit his/her story to ana@WrapItUpWrappers.com and we'll select a child on April 12! The child will receive one of our Easter Keepsake Gift Sets filled with goodies Hershey's chocolate bars, Hershey's Miniatures, Hershey's Kisses, and much more by Easter. All submissions must be received by next Wednesday, April 9!
Chesterton Art Center
Easter Pysanky Egg Classes
Mary Acton will be teaching Easter Pysanky Egg classes at the Chesterton Art Center on Wednesday, April 9 from 6-9 p.m., and again on Saturday, April 12 from 9-12 a.m. The students will learn this traditional technique using wax and dyes to create beautiful Easter egg decorations. To register, please contact the Chesterton Art Center at 219.926.4711. For a full list of adult classes, please see the website. The Chesterton Art Center is located at 115 S. 4th St., Chesterton, IN 46304.
Porter Regional Hospital
Presents "Ladies: It's Time to Put Your Health First"
Wednesday, April 9 @ 6:00 pm
Porter Regional Hospital will present "Ladies: It's Time to Put Your Health First" at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, April 9 in the Community Room at Porter Regional Hospital. In this day and age, women have so much responsibility . . . wife . . . mother . . . caregiver . . . and the list goes on. But whatever role you play, you know you can't be your best, unless you're at your best, and that means taking care of yourself. Join Family Medicine Physician Dr. Annabel Yuen to learn about all things relating to women: perimenopause, menopause, mammograms, diet, symptoms not to ignore and necessary screenings to protect your health. Registration required.
Frontline Foundations
Open House
Friday, April 11
Our remodel is complete and The Conduit Recovery Community Center is ready! Save the date for Frontline's Open House on Friday, April 11 anytime from 2pm to 7pm. Live music and light hors d'oeuvres to be served.
Taltree Arboretum & Gardens
Create Your Own Terrarium Fairy Garden
Saturday, April 12 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Learn how to plant mosses, ferns and miniature plants in a fairy-style garden. Use recycled materials to create fun houses and add small characters to make a unique, terrarium garden. Cost is $17 for non-members and $15 for members. Register online at or call 219.462.0025.
NorthShore Health Centers
Host Our 1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 12 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Egg Hunts will take place indoors at both locations!!! Grab your baskets....Pick the location closest to you and join the fun!!! Enjoy pictures with the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs filled with candy and prizes. Find the Golden Egg and win $100 or a new bike!!
Rittenhouse Senior Living of Valparaiso
Hosting Caregiver Stress Program & Lunch
Wednesday, April 16 @ 12:00 pm
Rittenhouse Senior Living of Valparaiso will be hosting a program on Caregiver Stress. This event is free to the public and lunch will be provided; seating is limited so please rsvp. This program is designed for people who are caring for someone with dementia, although this program has good information for anyone caring for themselves or another person with a chronic condition. This presentation explores coping strategies for the caregiver, grief, stress management, family dynamics, and using resources to help manage the journey.
Bleu Lotus Yoga
Bound For Bliss
Bound for bliss level 2 kids yoga series starts April 17 and continues every Thursday from 5:15 to 6:15 pm for 7 weeks. $60 ages 7-12. Give your child the opportunity to experience the joys of yoga in a non-competitive, nurturing way. Yoga offers a learning pathway to develop a lifelong foundation of health, well-being and confidence for children. The class effectively teaches traditional yoga in a playful, simple manner by Yoga Alliance certified yoga.
Duneland Education Foundation
Build a Strong Foundation
Friday, April 25 @ 7:00 pm
Duneland Education Foundation cordially invites you to attend Build a Strong Foundation, Gala and Silent Auction. Held at Sand Creek County Club, we will have an hors d'oeuvres buffet, cash bar and entertainment provided by the Chesterton Music Department and Mr. Wade Breitzke. Tickets are $25 for teachers and $55 to the public. Please dress in cocktail attire. Reservations can be made by calling 983.3715 or respond at foundation@duneland.k12.in.us
The Brassie Golf Club
Golf Clinics now Available
Curious about the game of golf? For a newcomer, the entrance to a golf club can be intimidating. You've just pulled in. Now what? Nothing looks familiar. Overcome the fears that may be keeping you off the golf course with the golf clinics now available at the Brassie Golf Club. For just $99, learn everything you need to know about the game of golf to feel comfortable at any golf facility in just 5 fun, relaxing lessons. For more information call Jill McCoy at 219.921.1192
The Times Media Co.
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Curves
Check Out Our Special Offers!
Now through May 31st Curves is offering 2 weeks free with Jillian Michaels. When joining either a Fitness membership or Curves Complete membership you will recieve the first 2 weeks of your first month FREE. Anyone bringing in a family memeber or friend will also recieve a $5 Curves Product Gift Card. If you want a fresh start and want to make healthy decisions call today for an appointment! 219.929.5592.