Hot Diggity Dawg
Help Us Celebrate Our Anniversary!
Today marks our 3 rd Anniversary and our 4th Season here at Hot Diggity Dawg. Come celebrate by entering you name for a chance to win a Hot Dog Hat! Winner will be chosen tomorrow during the Car Show. We are open from 11am - 3pm.
Road to Life Church
Wrap Up of Our "GO FISH" Series
Mario Murillo, one of the most powerful evangelists who has filled stadiums and seen hundreds of thousands of people come to Christ, will be with us at Road to Life Church this Sunday to wrap up our "GO FISH" series. This will be one of the most POWERFUL days you have ever experienced at RTLC, and you do NOT want to miss out!! Road to Life currently meets at Chesterton High School, with services at 8:30,10,and 11:30 AM. For more information about RTLC or any of our events, please visit our website or call 219.728.6290. You can also follow us on Twitter @roadchurch, find us on Facebook @roadtolifechurch, or visit us in person at the Living Room Bookstore located at 135 S. Calumet in downtown Chesterton. See you soon!!
East Wind Acupuncture
Saturday Massage!
Join us on July 26 from 10am - 2pm! Weekend massage only comes around once a month so take advantage of this now!!! Call to schedule an appointment at 219.395.9928. Unresolved health problems? Call to schedule a FREE HEALTH CONSULT today! Besides, you've already tried everything else....FREE TUESDAY NIGHT CLASSES at East Wind Studios at 6:30pm. August 5 is Pediatric Health: Chinese Medicine for Kids. 219.395.9928
East Wind Studios
Summer Special!
Unlimited classes for July and August for $159. Free Tuesday classes at 6:30! July 29th is Anatomy of Hatha Yoga. Upcoming workshops include Sunday, August 10th Zen and Canvas! Paint a masterpiece with Kathy Eckert of Canvas Escapes. Sign up online or call to reserve your space. 219.728.1647
Miller Bakery Cafe
Mark Your Calendars
Some of our upcoming events include July 31st is 10% of all MB Café proceeds donated to the Miller Beach Arts & Creative District from 11am - 9pm. August 24th we have Green Sense Farms Wine Pairing Dinner Experience from 5 - 8pm. And Finally on September 20th we have Journeyman Classic Cocktail Experience, Mad Men Style from 5 - 10pm. Please visit us online or call 219.427.1446 for reservations.
Harvest Circle Workshop
Intro to Canning
Friday, August 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Come learn canning basics in this hands-on introductory class. Join class instructors Roberta Mead and Barb Blake, both having over 35 years of traditional food preservation history. You will learn what equipment required to can and tips on where to purchase canning supplies, basic canning techniques with step-by-step, hands-on, visual, instructions including printed hand-outs and resources of local farms and fruit markets best for picking and/or purchasing food to preserve. Cost is $20 for the class which includes one preserved item. Pre-registration required by Thursday, July 31st.
The Times Media Co.
Call for Nominations
The Times of Northwest Indiana and BusINess Magazine 20 Under 40 Awards is an annual program to identify and honor 20 individuals under the age of 40 who have shown outstanding leadership and have already become key players in the growth and development of Northwest Indiana. The winners will be announced Fall 2014 in The Times, BusINess Magazine and on nwi.com. Submit your nominations online at nwi.com/20under40. Nominations will be accepted through August 1, 2014.
Chesterton Art Center
Chesterton Art Fair
August 2nd & 3rd
The 56th Annual Chesterton Art Fair will be held on August 2-3 from 10-5 at Hawthorne Park in Porter, IN. This event will include over 90 artists from around the country, showcasing their work in a variety of mediums. Guests can enjoy food, beverage, a children's tent and entertainment throughout the weekend. Admission is $5 at the gate, with free parking. For more details, please see the website.
Duneland Family YMCA
Before and After School Care Registration
Is August 4-7 and August 12-14 at the Duneland Family YMCA Preschool from 8:00 am-10:00 am and 3:00 pm-6:00 pm. The Y Preschool is located within Chesterton Middle School, 651 Morgan Ave. at Entrance #8. New participants will need to complete a registration packet; returning participants need to update each child's information. Payments for the program are drafted weekly using the Y's electronic payment system. A valid driver's license and bank information is required. Registration forms and handbook are available for download on the website (click on Programs tab). For more information, contact the Preschool at 219.921.0183.
A Positive Approach to Teen Health
Summer Bash 2014
Tuesday, August 5 @ 11:30 am
Join us for family, fun and food at Wicker Park in Highland, IN. The fun includes a bouncyhouse, volleyball, basketball, facepainting, water balloons and so much more! Parents must register child upon arrival. Horizon students and family (limited to 4) meals are FREE! Public meals are $2 each. We would love to see you there!
Porter County Community Foundation
Symphony Under the Stars
Thursday, August 7 @ 7:30 pm
The public is invited to a free concert featuring the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m., August 7, at Central Park Plaza in Valparaiso. The evening is made possible by BMO Harris Bank, The Times Media Company and the Porter County Community Foundation. Guests are asked to bring their own blanket or chairs. In the event of rain, the performance will move to Chesterton High School. For more information check the website below.
Porter Regional Hospital
Who's Knocking at My Door?
Thursday, August 21 @ 2 p.m.
What should you look for when someone knocks at your front door? What questions should you ask to ensure they are who they say they are? Learn more about how to safely identify people who come to your residence and ensure you won't be victimized by scammers or worse. The event will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, August 21 in the Community Room at Porter Regional Hospital, 85 East US Highway 6 in Valparaiso.
Purdue North Central
Accepting MBA Registrations
Purdue University North Central is accepting registrations from students interested in earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Classes will begin Sept. 6. Prospective students still have time to begin the admissions process. Deadline for admission is Aug. 6. Students, regardless of their baccalaureate field will be able to complete a degree in less than two years. Classes will meet on Saturdays at PNC - Porter County, at 600 Vale Park Road, Valparaiso. All faculty members are certified by the Graduate School in West Lafayette and are supported by the full teaching resources of Purdue University. To obtain further information, contact Jaclyn Barnhill, MBA coordinator, at 219.785.5557 or mba@pnc.edu.
Neighborlink Porter County
Repurpose Place Opening Soon!
The RePurpose Place is a non-profit retail store selling new and gently used building materials, appliances, furniture, cabinetry, counter tops, kitchen and bathroom fixtures, lumber, drywall and more to support the mission of NeighborLink Porter County. Donations are accepted by appointment at 219.617.2077. NeighborLink Porter County is a nonprofit organization that invites Porter County residents to seek free assistance from their neighbors, and invites Porter County residents to join volunteer project teams to provide free assistance to those who are marginalized in the community.