Welcome to Valparaiso

- Booth Application
We are now accepting merchants for the 2018 season of Chesterton’s European Market!

To download application, click for details

Please remit your application and product photographs here: jacqueline@dunelandchamber.org

Chesterton’s European Market premiered in 2003. The event is organized and promoted by the Duneland Chamber of Commerce. The Market is held in historic downtown Chesterton every consecutive Saturday beginning the first Saturday of May through the last Saturday of October. Market hours are 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. This rain or shine event is held in the parking lot of the Duneland Chamber
of Commerce at 220 Broadway, on the first block of 3rd Street and in Thomas Centennial Park. The Market attracts merchants selling a broad array of goods, including ethnic and gourmet foods, baked goods such as artisan breads and pastries, spices, organic produce, fresh flowers, produce from local farmers and orchards, rare books, cheeses, handmade soaps, lotions and oils, jewelry, candles, pottery, clothing and fashion accessories, toys, fine art, pet products and much more. Our Market management team is committed to providing the best customer and merchant experience available while maintaining a professional and organized artisan’s market.

Duneland Chamber of Commerce

Duneland Chamber of Commerce 219.926.5513 info@dunelandchamber.org

- Many of you know Sandra as the "Yoga Lady," and in addition to all the great training that she does around the region, she is teaching at greenCOW. Be here at greenCOW on Saturday at 9:00 am and join in the fun.

You know that this is good for you. Give it a try! This is a friendly place, and we welcome you.

Comment here. We appreciate your feedback!

GreenCOW Coworking

Lee Watson 219.501.0501

- Enjoy Northwest Indiana's premier environmental event! You'll discover organizations that will show you how to get in touch with nature; businesses that will educate you on earth-friendly products and services; and school groups that will communicate ways you can reduce your impact on the planet.

And the day also features plenty of entertainment, activities, food, and lots to see!

-Dozens of Earth Day Exhibitors
-Main Expo Stage Earth Day Entertainment: Silly Safaris live animal show, 10 a.m. & noon; and Dumpster Drummers, 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
-Reuse Fair: Bring unwanted but usable items on the wish list for others to use.
-Document destruction, 9 a.m.-noon.
-Play bingo to win prizes
-Build your own birdhouse, for children ages 7 and older
-Complete a survey for a free tree sapling: white pine, red oak or red bud, while supplies last.
-Vote on your favorite school designed rain barrel
-Vote on your favorite artwork at the Re-Think Art Exhibition & Contest
-Indiana 105.5 FM Live Remote
-First 300 families receive FREE reusable bags
-Alternate fuel vehicle display

Porter County Expo Center

Porter County Recycling & Waste Reduction 219.465.3694

- $10M $15NM

Come learn about the details of the double lives of Indiana’s amphibians in a richly illustrated presentation. Following the presentation, explore the arboretum with Indiana University Northwest biology professor, Dr. Spencer Cortwright. Participants will seek the unique creatures in their arboretum habitat. Commonly spotted amphibians are the Eastern Tiger Salamander (pictured above), Gray Tree frogs, and Spring Peepers- to name a few! The second portion of this class will be held outdoors, please dress for the weather. This course is geared towards adults. Register for this class by April 18.

Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest

Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest 219.462.0025

- Come out to shop for a Cause! All your favorite Direct Sale Companies and Crafters in one convenient location!

$2 Entrance Fee (includes one raffle ticket)

Stella and Dot
LuLaRoe
Senegence
And so many more!
We will also be having Raffles!! Baked Good!!
All Proceeds go to help fund playground for Valparaiso Christian Academy's Current and Future Families

Any one interested in participating please email valpochristianacademy@frontier.com for more information

1155 South Sturdy Rd. Valparaiso IN 46383
located in Back parking lot of Church across from Graceland Cemetery

Valparaiso Christian Academy

Adrianna DeBruhl 219.548.5799 valpochristianacademy@frontier.com

- MOTHER’S DAY MADNESS – Spring Jewelry & Craft Show Saturday, April 21, 2018, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, At Woodland Park Community Center, 2100 Willowcreek Road, Portage. Just in time for Mother’s Day! One-stop shopping! We will have jewelry, custom gifts, and so much more! Come shop for the special woman in your life! Admission is free, but please bring an item for the Portage Food Pantry. Door prizes will be raffled every hour. For Vendor/Booth Information, click for details

Woodland Park Community Center

Portage Parks Department 219.762.1675 parks@portage-in.com

- Bring the family to walk the trails with a park naturalist at Gibson Woods and learn about the oak savanna and its inhabitants. Join us each month to experience nature’s fascinating flora and fauna as the seasons change. Happening every third Saturday in March-November at 9:30 am.

Gibson Woods Nature Preserve

Lake County Parks 219.769.7275 info@lakecountyparks.com

- Have you ever been to Brincka Cross Gardens? It's a hidden treasure in Pine Township with a fun history, quirky house, and exceptional gardens. Join us for a tour of this beautiful property. Brincka Cross is wonderful year-round, but especially splendid in the Spring. Registration not necessary. Free. Meet in front of the house.

Brincka Cross Gardens

Porter County Parks & Recreation 219.465.3586 pcparks@porterco.org

- Celebrate Earth Day weekend with nature and color! Join Heather Banas from Soapwood Art Studio as she provides you with everything you need to make a quick and colorful sun catcher. All ages are welcome, but there will be small glass marbles used that are not safe around very young children. Glue will also be used, all children must be supervised. Please note that there will be some waiting time for the glue to dry.

Please enter through the West doors. Someone will let you in and will check your name off of the list. You must register ahead of time, deadline to register is April 9, 2018. Please call the park office at 219-462-5144 or click for details.

Just $15 per person, per piece made! We need a minimum of 5 people signed up to move forward with this class, spaces are limited to 50. If you are making more than one of these, please let them know when you register, or contact Heather directly so she can prepare enough supplies.

Banta Activity Center

Valpo Parks Office 219.462.5144

- To celebrate National Astronomy Day and Earth Day Challenger is hosting a FREE, family-friendly SCIENCE open house featuring hands-on activities for kids ages 3-94! Learn how to be a better steward of our Earth as well as other relevant astronomy topics, all through easy interactive activities that spark your child's interest in science, engineering and more! Planetarium shows will be running every 15 minutes throughout the day.

In lieu of admission fees, families are encouraged to support the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana by bringing one or more non-perishable food items.

Registration is NOT required. However, if families register online their names will be entered in a DRAWING to WIN a one of a kind Earth, Sea and Sky Day Gift Basket. **Winner must be present.

This event is sponsored by ArcelorMittal.

Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana (on Purdue Northwest campus)

Lara Bates 219.989.3250 bates@clcnwi.com

- Baby & Me Time is a half hour program which includes songs, stories, and sensory play for babies 0 to 23 months and their caregiver at the Merrillville library.

Merrillville Public Library Youth Services

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- Have you ever been intrigued on how some people have been “Lucky” to turn large profits trading stocks? Ever imagine you could be so lucky? Well, Patrick Smith will be sharing his trade secrets to help you realize being lucky is not needed to increase your net worth. Join us for this event and learn industry trading tips like how to get started, what type of stock options are right for you, insider investment and retirement options and so many other great tools.

Have a family, and don’t want to be too risky? No problem!

Living the single life and prefer being a bit more aggressive? No problem!

Maybe you’re close to retiring and need to protect your savings and assets? No problem!

Patrick Smith will deliver the information you need!

greenCOW members can attend for FREE. Log in for your free ticket!

CALL FOR MONTHLY, WEEKLY PROMOTIONAL RATES: 708.506.0742

Patrick Smith is a firm supporter of life-long learning and believes that an education should be gained daily just by living. He has attended South Suburban College in South Holland, IL, Prairie State College in Chicago Heights, IL where he studied General Studies and Computer Science, and Roosevelt University Chicago where he studied Integrated Marketing Management. He holds several non-profit certificates, works with Educational Training & Development and holds Certificates from Gentech School of Technology Social Media Integration at University of IL Chicago, Inc.

GreenCOW Coworking

Lee Watson 219.501.0501

- This tourney is only open to teams already registered in the Summer Softball Leagues. For an additional $100, teams play a minimum of three games. Winners of each bracket will receive either a team credit or t-shirt uniforms for the season. There are a limited number of spots available. Must be 18 years or older.

Fairgrounds Park

Valpo Parks Office 219.462.5144

- On April 21st from Noon til three we invite Chili Cooks everywhere to come compete in in the Griffith Fire Department Auxiliary's 6th annual Chili Cook off. It is free to enter your chili recipe into the contest we just ask that you provide 2 crockpots of chili so that there is enough for the community to try and vote on. Winner of the competition is voted on by those attending so invite your friends and family. Winners of the competition will receive a cash prize and trophy.
Don't have a chili recipe, but love eating Chili we invite the community to attend the event and sample all of the delicious chilis and help us crown our winner.
Admission to the event is $5 which gets you all the chili samples you can stand (full bowls available for purchase from our cooks).

There will also be Hot dogs drinks and a bake sale for anyone who does not want chili or would like to make a chili dog.

Finally we will have a silent auction and raffle filled with lots of wonderful prizes donated by our wonderful donors.

So come spend the after noon with us enjoy some fun, food and music and support the Griffith Fire Department Auxiliary.
There will also be Hot dogs and drinks available to purchase

Griffith Fire Station #3

Burnadette E Cope 219.487.9313 griffithfireauxiliary@gmail.com

- Join Susan for this class where you will learn to create your own watercolor painting. Light refreshments will be served. All supplies included. All skill levels welcome. Minimum 10, maximum 25 registrants. $30. Pre-registration required.

Sunset Hill Farm County Park

Becky Kreiger 219.734.0203 bkreiger@porterco.org

- Please join us at the Miller Beach Arts & Creative District for this exciting new exhibit which runs weekends from April 6 - May 6. The Opening Reception will take place Saturday, April 7 from 6-9 p.m., with an Artist Talk at 7:30 p.m.
Gallery hours are Fridays and Saturdays 6-9pm and Sundays 1-4pm at 540 S. Lake St. in Gary's Miller Beach neighborhood.

What do the sun, the moon, ghosts, and fish have in common? They’re all objects that present aspects of LaPorte artist Gregg Hertzlieb’s personality and interests.
“Although pictures and imagery always defy words,” Hertzlieb explained, “the sun and moon could be the two sides of my personality, with the light of the sun representing a lighter state of mind and the moon representing something darker or more mysterious. The ghosts and fish refer to my interest in spirituality, evolution, and the passage of time – all things that I think about a lot.”
Spectators will have the opportunity to consider the artist’s fascinations April 6 – May 6 at the Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake St., in the Miller Beach section of Gary. That’s when the Miller Beach Arts & Creative District will present “Time Ghost: Gregg Hertzlieb,” an exhibit consisting of 30 watercolors with ink on paper, three acrylic paintings on wood, and six painted sculptures.
Hertzlieb is the director/curator of the Brauer Museum of Art at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Ind. He has a master’s degree in fine arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a master’s degree in education from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
He said the museum’s collection has been a great influence on his art. “I see so many styles of art each day. Each style reveals something to me about the use of a medium, the method of abstraction, the use of color. Sometimes the influences are subtle and indirect. Lately, Japanese prints in the Brauer's collection have captured my imagination.”
An exhibiting artist working primarily in watercolor and pen & ink, Hertzlieb has pieces in both public and private collections. “I like the directness of drawing. I like to work on paper as opposed to canvas or wood, and watercolor is a nice way of applying color to paper,” he said. “I like the control, and I like black outlines. Ink has a lot of versatility and I can be meticulous with it. Each pen line I apply to the paper breathes more life into my chosen subjects. I enjoy the thrill of seeing these subjects emerge and proclaim their individual identities.”
An editor of several books, teacher, and essayist, the artist is also an avid traveler and collector of art, antiques, fossils, toys, and comic books. “I collect superhero comics from the 1970s and old toys of various kinds ranging from space toys to colorful and kitschy plastic banks,” Hertzlieb said. “I like the primary colors a lot and so am drawn to stylized, colorful toys from the 1960s, 1970s, even earlier if I see something I like at a flea market or antique shop.”
He added that all of these interests have been inspirational to his art, which takes him on a “quirky, surreal journey of self-discovery.”
“Every time I make a picture, I learn about myself,” he said. “I gather ideas in my sketchbook and don't really question why I'm drawn to a subject or compositional approach at the time. Later on, when I look at the things I've made, I get a glimmer of the motivation or life circumstance that led to my making the picture – but, for the most part, I just do what seems right, then the subconscious attitudes rise to the surface and reveal themselves – although, as I mentioned earlier, not in a way that's always easy to articulate precisely through words.”

Viewers can view the exhibit “Time Ghost: Gregg Hertzlieb” from Friday, April 6 - Sunday, May 6 at the Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake St., Gary/Miller Beach, IN. An Opening Reception for the artist will take place Saturday, April 7 from 6-9 p.m., with an Artist Talk at 7:30 p.m. Gallery hours are Fridays and Saturdays 6-9pm and Sundays 1-4pm. Exhibit is free and open to the public.

Miller Beach Arts & Creative District is a non-profit organization with a mission of the arts as a catalyst for economic rejuvenation.

For more information, visit millerbeacharts.org
#millerbeacharts

Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts

Meg Roman 773.822.8086 meg@millerbeacharts.org

- When the season changes to spring the stars that appear in the sky change too. Join us Saturday, April 21 from 8 pm- 10pm at Calumet Astronomy Center to see what stars are in the sky this spring.

Calumet Astronomy Center

Lake County Parks 219.769.7275 info@lakecountyparks.com

- Free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active at the annual YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day®, the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families.Healthy Kids Day is an opportunity to ignite children’s imaginations so that they can imagine what they’ll accomplish this summer.The event features fun activities including: games, bounce house, photo booth, crafts and obstacle course. Meet first responders, the Rail Cats mascot and visit stations with great healthy living information. The YMCA hopes to motivate and teach families how to develop and maintain healthy routines at home throughout the summer months.

Valparaiso Family YMCA

Jodi Jackson 2194624185x233 jjackson@valpoymca.org

- There are so many options for family fun in Northwest Indiana. Check out this list of places to visit!


Edge Adventures NWI Indiana - DEEP RIVER PARK
9001 E. Lincoln Highway
Crown Point, IN 46307
(800) 590-8347
Edge Adventures aerial parks are treetop trails ranging from 16-60 feet in the air. Participants choose their own self guided course and engage in a combination of obstacles and zip lines as they maneuver their way through different trails
with a progressive degree of challenges. There are thrills to satisfy all adventure types!
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FIREFLIES
1505 S Calumet Road
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 929-4300
Indoor park offering a large playground, laser tag, arcade, party rooms, and more!
click for details


SKY ZONE TRAMPOLINE PARK
1035 Eagleridge
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 227-3777
Sky Zone is the world’s first indoor trampoline park. We’re the inventors of “fun fitness” and the makers of trampolines as far as the eye can see. We give you one of the greatest workouts ever combined with awesome, healthy fun. Indoor Park.
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CROWN POINT FAMILY FUN CENTER
1301 Merrillville Rd.
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 663-3663
Grab your family and friends and head for Crown Point Family Fun Center! Find go-karts, mini golf, arcade, batting cages, soccer cages, and more in a family-oriented New Orleans Mardi Gras setting. Relax under a colorful umbrella and sip a cold soft drink after playing 18 or 36 holes of golf. Check out the latest games in our spacious arcade, including Deal or No Deal and Smokin’ Token. We also have classic games like Skee Ball and Basketball. Go home with a string of beads for each go-kart and mini golf ticket you buy. Arcade Games Available in the Winter.
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THE COURTS OF NORTHWEST INDIANA
127 East US Highway 6
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 465-1111
Air conditioned indoor year-round sports complex - Basketball, Tennis, Batting Cages, Gymnastics Open Gym, Birthday Parties, and more!
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BELLABOO’S PLAY AND DISCOVERY CENTER
Three Rivers County Park
2800 Colorado St
Lake Station., IN
(219) 963-2070
This colorful and imaginative facility features 23,000 square feet of hands-on activities, including a block play and construction zone, face painting and dress-up, an art studio, water table, climbing structure, slides, ball pit, a room for toddlers and infants, a Wi-Fi café and much more.
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CEDAR CREEK FAMILY GOLF CENTER
10483 W. 109th Avenue
Cedar Lake, IN
(219)365-2902
This 18 hole miniature golf course is surrounded with a water fall and two creeks. It is used for group activities, birthday parties, and family outings. This golf course has something for every member of the family to enjoy and is lit outside for night games. Summer Months.
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FUNFLATABLES
Locations in Valparaiso, Merrillville, Michigan City, Dyer, and Hebron
DYER: (219)322-5333
VALPARAISO: (219)242-8432
MERRILLVILLE: (219)769-7707
MICHIGAN CITY: (219)809-0888
HEBRON: (219)696-6666
FunFlatables’ Party-n-Play centers are your #1 family entertainment center for indoor, climate-controlled, all-occasion parties and FUN. Visit one or ALL of our unique, year-round, soft inflatable playgrounds where the whole family can have continuous FUN Jumping, Bouncing, Climbing, Snaking through Obstacles and Soaring down Slides! Indoor.
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INMAN’S FUN AND PARTY CENTER
3201 E Evans Ave.
Valparaiso, IN
(219)462-1300
inmans@inmansvalpo.com
Inman's Bowling & Recreation Center is Northwest Indiana's Premiere Entertainment Complex located in Valparaiso, Indiana. We have something for everyone at our facility offering many entertainment attractions. 32 Lanes of Bowling, Video Game Arcade with Ticket Redemption, Roller Skating Rink, Go-Karts, 18 Hole Miniature Golf, Paddle Boat Soakers, 8 Billiard Pool Tables, Air Hockey, Bean Bags, and Kids Bounce Houses.
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JAK'S WAREHOUSE
221 US-41
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-5257
Welcome to JAK'S Warehouse. We are Northwest Indiana's premiere Indoor Family Fun Center. We are here to provide great entertainment for the whole family. Come make it a day at JAK'S Warehouse.
Come and enjoy attractions like Laser Tag, Go-Karts, Bumper Cars, Urban Golf, Ballocity, and our amazing Sky Trail! Indoor Park.
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ZAO ISLAND
1050 Horse Prairie Ave.
Valparaiso
(219)462-1194
Filled with fun, this location offers a game room, miniature golfing, go karts, batting cages, a wild wave slide and more. Indoor arcade games in the winter.
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ZIG-E’S FUNLAND
8176 Wicker Ave
St John, IN 46373
(219) 558-0596
Let’s face it. It’s difficult finding a place that’s fun for both children and parents especially in NW Indiana. Zig-E’s Funland bridges the gap, and brings families together. For over 5 years we’ve provided a place for adults to join in on the fun! Race your kids in go-karts, hit a few balls in the batting cages or spend some quality time at the arcade.
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- You don't have to travel to Las Vegas for quality casinos. Visit one these locations in Northwest Indiana:

AMERISTAR CASINO
777 Ameristar Boulevard, East Chicago
219-378-3000
With 56,000 square feet of gaming space on four levels, more than 1,750 slots and video poker machines, 58 table games and a dedicated baccarat room, we offer amazing gaming variety. Plus, guests enjoy our 288-room luxury hotel, which boasts a variety of amenities, our five exceptionally appetizing restaurants and a gift shop that's a destination it its own right. Located just 25 miles from downtown Chicago and conveniently located only minutes away from major interstates 90 and 80/94, we're easy to reach. And our 1,974-space covered parking garage makes it easy to stay.
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BLUE CHIP CASINO, HOTEL & SPA
777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City
219-879-7711
We offer 65,000 square feet of gaming on a single luxurious and spacious level, with 44 table games, eight live poker room tables and more than 1,700 slots. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. Dine in our of our five restaurants on site, or enjoy live entertainment from local bands to A-list performers. Blue Chip also has a 10,000-square-foot spa, salon and fitness center and a hotel with 486 luxurious rooms and suites.
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FOUR WINDS
11111 Wilson Rd, New Buffalo, Michigan
866-494-6371
Less than an hour's drive from Downtown Chicago, on the shores of Lake Michigan, Four Winds New Buffalo delivers an unparalleled experience of indulgence, exhilaration and endless winning possibilities.
Prepare to be swept up in the excitement as you experience our action-packed games, sizzling nightlife and one-of-a-kind entertainment. Lose yourself in our luxurious hotel, enjoy headliner entertainment, indulge in our sensational restaurants including southwest Michigan's only Hard Rock Cafe, and bask in the beautiful Lake Michigan setting while experiencing the region's most attentive service.
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HORSESHOE CASINO HAMMOND
777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond
866-711-7463
Horseshoe Casino Hammond is open daily 24 hours. The casino's 108,200 square foot gaming space features 3,000 gaming machines and 189 table and poker games. The property has award-winning restaurants and entertainment at The Venue.
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MAJESTIC STAR CASINO AND HOTEL
One Buffington Harbor Drive, Gary
888-225-8259
Enjoy 6 floors of gaming action at Majestic Star Casino! We’re bringing the ‘Win’ to the Windy City! Located just 35 minutes from Downtown Chicago, our casino features a huge selection of gaming options 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You can also enjoy in a wide variety of dining options, including our award winning Steakhouse. With the latest slots and wide array of table games, Majestic Star has something for everybody! Plus enjoy all your favorite games on our new non-smoking level.
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- There is so much to do in Northwest Indiana! Some activities are seasonal and others are available year-round. Please check back to see new events added throughout the year!

YEAR-ROUND

Bowling and Indoor Skating
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Breweries and Wineries
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Casinos
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Dog Parks
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Family Fun Centers
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Live Entertainment Venues
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Museums and Tours
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Parks and Gardens
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Theaters
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Walk, Bike, Skate or Run- Trails
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SPRING & SUMMER

Car Shows
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Concerts in the Park
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Farmers Markets
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Festivals
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Fireworks
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Garage Sales
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Garden Walks
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Golfing
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Horseback Riding
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Movies in the Park
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Outdoor Dining in The Dunes
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Public Beaches
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Public Pools and Splash Pads
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Blueberry Picking
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Summer Sporting Events
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Sail, Paddle, Float or Ride- Water Recreation
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Great Fishing Spots
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Paintball and Laser Tag
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Runs / Races / Walks
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Waterparks
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WINTER

Sledding
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Ice Skating
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- South Shore Arts Spring Art Classes, Camps & Workshops begin on June 11.

Classes for Kids, Teens, Adults & Seniors!

Pottery, Drawing, Painting, Felting, Photography & more!

Munster, Crown Point & Hammond locations.


Register today!
(219) 836-1839 ext. 102
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Kelly Freeman 2198361839x103 kelly@southshoreartsonline.org

- Garage Sales Are Listed In Date Order!

March 10

Community Garage Sale- HIGHLAND
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Garage Sale / Card & Comic Show- HIGHLAND
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Rummage Sale- CEDAR LAKE
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April 14

Indoor Garage Sale- HAMMOND
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Spring Gigantic Indoor Garage Sale- VALPARAISO
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April 27

City Wide Yard Sale- PORTAGE
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April 28

Kid's Closet Sale- VALPARAISO
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May 3

Town Wide Garage Sale- ST. JOHN
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May 12

Community Garage Sale- HIGHLAND
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May 19

Cash for Clutter- MUNSTER
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Garage Mahal- WHITING
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Trash or Treasure Neighborhood Garage Sale-HOBART
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2018 Schmidt Farms Annual Subdivision Garage Sale- CROWN POINT
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June 2

Kid's Garage Sale & Town Wide Garage Sale- DYER
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October 13

Community Garage Sale- HIGHLAND
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November 17

Community Garage Sale- HIGHLAND
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- Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our list of things to do in Northwest Indiana April 20- April 22.

CROWN POINT

Purdue Varsity Glee Club Concert- April 20
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GRIFFITH

Griffith Fire Department Chili Cook Off- April 21
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HAMMOND

Nature Playdate: Gibson Woods County Park- April 20
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Mayor’s Fishing Derby @ Hammond Marina- April 21
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Earth, Sea and Sky Day at Challenger Learning Center- April 21
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HIGHLAND

Murder Mystery Dinner And Dance- April 20
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Park Pride Day - April 21
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I'm With Frank at R-Bar and Grill- April 21
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FREE! Wacky Wild Fun Run & Walk- April 21
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LAKE STATION

Earth Day Re-Booted- April 22
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LOWELL

Stars of Spring- April 21
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MICHIGAN CITY

Wild Edibles of the Dunes- April 21
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Brincka Cross House and Gardens Tour- April 21
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MUNSTER

CVPA Comedy Night- April 20
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Park Pride Day- April 22
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PORTAGE

Annual Spring Craft & Vendor Show- April 21
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VALPARAISO

The Lives & Time of Indiana's Amphibians at Gabis Arboretum- April 21
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13th Annual Celebration & Reuse Fair- April 21
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WHITING

Party Like a Pirate- April 21
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Fun Things To Do Around NWI All Year Long!
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- Recognize the importance of play, games and creative activities in children's education. The first kindergarten in a public school in the US was started in 1873, at St. Louis.

 

- Barn & Field Flea Market
Open every Sunday at 8 a.m.

We are a family owned flea market located in Cedar Lake Indiana. There is a big red barn with two floors of merchandise, barnside sheds, and outdoor vendors. Free parking & free admission.

Items for sale:
Antiques, collectibles, furniture, old coins, jewerly, trunks, albums, clocks, iron wheels, electronics, old toys, pictures, kitchen decor, kids toys, appliances, and much much more......

Located at 151st and and Parrish Ave.
Our address is 15049 Parrish Cedar Lake Indiana 46303
Phone: 1-219-696-7368

Barn & Field Flea Market

Patti Toomey 219.696.7368

- It’s the little things (and people!) that can make a big difference to our planet. On Sunday, April 22 from 10 am to 2 pm Bellaboo’s will be filled with activities to that invoke good earth stewardship. Put your recycling skills to use and make a Recycled Trash Robot, or Mechanical Litter Picker. Tree Tee Pee Time is sure to be buckets of fun as we celebrate our Mother Earth!

Bellaboo's Play and Discovery Center

Lake County Parks 219.769.7275 info@lakecountyparks.com

- This tourney is only open to teams already registered in the Summer Softball Leagues. For an additional $100, teams play a minimum of three games. Winners of each bracket will receive either a team credit or t-shirt uniforms for the season. There are a limited number of spots available. Must be 18 years or older.

Fairgrounds Park

Valpo Parks Office 219.462.5144

- It’s Earth Day and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a walk through the woods! Join a Lake County Parks Naturalist to learn about the unique habitat at Gibson Woods. You’ll also get some info about other amazing nature gems throughout Lake County for you to visit in the future!

Gibson Woods Nature Preserve

Lake County Parks 219.769.7275 info@lakecountyparks.com

- Reiki is a Japanese technique for working with the life energy that flows through our bodies. This Reiki Level I class teaches techniques to increase and direct that energy for relaxation and optimal wellbeing. Minimum 5 participants. $50. Pre-registration, pre-payment required.

Brincka Cross Gardens

Becky Kreiger 219.734.0203 bkreiger@porterco.org

- Please join us at the Miller Beach Arts & Creative District for this exciting new exhibit which runs weekends from April 6 - May 6. The Opening Reception will take place Saturday, April 7 from 6-9 p.m., with an Artist Talk at 7:30 p.m.
Gallery hours are Fridays and Saturdays 6-9pm and Sundays 1-4pm at 540 S. Lake St. in Gary's Miller Beach neighborhood.

What do the sun, the moon, ghosts, and fish have in common? They’re all objects that present aspects of LaPorte artist Gregg Hertzlieb’s personality and interests.
“Although pictures and imagery always defy words,” Hertzlieb explained, “the sun and moon could be the two sides of my personality, with the light of the sun representing a lighter state of mind and the moon representing something darker or more mysterious. The ghosts and fish refer to my interest in spirituality, evolution, and the passage of time – all things that I think about a lot.”
Spectators will have the opportunity to consider the artist’s fascinations April 6 – May 6 at the Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake St., in the Miller Beach section of Gary. That’s when the Miller Beach Arts & Creative District will present “Time Ghost: Gregg Hertzlieb,” an exhibit consisting of 30 watercolors with ink on paper, three acrylic paintings on wood, and six painted sculptures.
Hertzlieb is the director/curator of the Brauer Museum of Art at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Ind. He has a master’s degree in fine arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a master’s degree in education from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
He said the museum’s collection has been a great influence on his art. “I see so many styles of art each day. Each style reveals something to me about the use of a medium, the method of abstraction, the use of color. Sometimes the influences are subtle and indirect. Lately, Japanese prints in the Brauer's collection have captured my imagination.”
An exhibiting artist working primarily in watercolor and pen & ink, Hertzlieb has pieces in both public and private collections. “I like the directness of drawing. I like to work on paper as opposed to canvas or wood, and watercolor is a nice way of applying color to paper,” he said. “I like the control, and I like black outlines. Ink has a lot of versatility and I can be meticulous with it. Each pen line I apply to the paper breathes more life into my chosen subjects. I enjoy the thrill of seeing these subjects emerge and proclaim their individual identities.”
An editor of several books, teacher, and essayist, the artist is also an avid traveler and collector of art, antiques, fossils, toys, and comic books. “I collect superhero comics from the 1970s and old toys of various kinds ranging from space toys to colorful and kitschy plastic banks,” Hertzlieb said. “I like the primary colors a lot and so am drawn to stylized, colorful toys from the 1960s, 1970s, even earlier if I see something I like at a flea market or antique shop.”
He added that all of these interests have been inspirational to his art, which takes him on a “quirky, surreal journey of self-discovery.”
“Every time I make a picture, I learn about myself,” he said. “I gather ideas in my sketchbook and don't really question why I'm drawn to a subject or compositional approach at the time. Later on, when I look at the things I've made, I get a glimmer of the motivation or life circumstance that led to my making the picture – but, for the most part, I just do what seems right, then the subconscious attitudes rise to the surface and reveal themselves – although, as I mentioned earlier, not in a way that's always easy to articulate precisely through words.”

Viewers can view the exhibit “Time Ghost: Gregg Hertzlieb” from Friday, April 6 - Sunday, May 6 at the Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake St., Gary/Miller Beach, IN. An Opening Reception for the artist will take place Saturday, April 7 from 6-9 p.m., with an Artist Talk at 7:30 p.m. Gallery hours are Fridays and Saturdays 6-9pm and Sundays 1-4pm. Exhibit is free and open to the public.

Miller Beach Arts & Creative District is a non-profit organization with a mission of the arts as a catalyst for economic rejuvenation.

For more information, visit millerbeacharts.org
#millerbeacharts

Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts

Meg Roman 773.822.8086 meg@millerbeacharts.org

- Join Susan to create your own masterpiece based on a well-known artwork. Light refreshments will be served. All skill levels welcome. All supplies included. Minimum 10 registrants. $30. Please pre-register.

Hawthorne Park

Becky Kreiger 219.734.0203 bkreiger@porterco.org

- Northwest Indiana is the home to numerous walking and biking trails. Check out the details on each trail for uses and location.

LAKE COUNTY TRAILS

Erie Lackawanna Trail
Cities: Hammond, Highland, Griffith, Merrillville, Schererville, Lake County
INFO
Type of Trail: Rail-trail
Total Length of all segments: 16 miles
Surface: asphalt
Uses allowed: walking, biking, wheelchairs, biking, rollerblading.
Wheelchairs allowed: yes
Attractive Features: Tranquil fields, wetlands, neighborhoods.
North Endpoint (#1) - Specific : Hammond Bus Station - Sibley St and Hohman Ave, Hammond - IN
South Endpoint (#2) – Specific: West 93rd Avenue - Crown Point
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Marquette Trail
City: Gary
INFO
Type of Trail: Dunes
Mileage: 2.10
Surface: crushed limestone
Uses allowed: walking, Cross Country Skiing,mountain biking, skating,wheelchairs.
Wheelchairs allowed: yes
Attractive Features: Wetlands, dunes.
West Endpoint (#2) – Specific: Grand Blvd at Ash Ave.
East endpoint (#1) – Specific: County Line Road going to beach
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Veteran's Memorial Bikeway
Cities: Crown point & Hebron
INFO
Type of Trail: Rail Trail
Mileage: 9; 7 equestrian
Uses allowed: Horses on the parallel Equestrian Trail, rollerblading, walking, running, biking, hiking
Which uses NOT allowed: Motorized vehicles
Attractive Features: 6 miles of the Trail parallels with an Equestrian Trail, first trail in the US named after war veterans, eventually will connect to the American Discovery Trail running from Delaware to California, farmland and a quite beautiful, serene surrounding
North Endpoint (#1) - Specific : State Road 231, Crown Point
South Endpoint (#2) – Specific: N. Main Street, Hebron
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Wolf Lake - George Lake Trails
City: Whiting
INFO
Type of Trail: greenway
Mileage: 3.14 miles
Total Length of all segments: 6.5 miles
Surface: asphalt
Uses Allowed: hiking, jogging, rollerblading, walking, biking
Wheelchairs allowed: yes
North Endpoint (#1) - Specific : Northern Entrance to the Forsythe Park
South Endpoint (#2) – Specific: 119th Street
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Whihala Beach Bike Trail - Whiting Park
City: Whiting
INFO
Type of Trail: dune
Uses Allowed: Walking, jogging, biking
Mileage: 3886 ft.
North Endpoint – General: Lake Avenue - Whiting
South Endpoint (#2) – Specific: Park Road - Whiting
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Little Calumet River Levee Trail
City: Gary
INFO
Type of trail: River bank trail
Uses allowed: hiking, jogging, biking, rollerblading, skating, XC skiing, walking, wheelchairs
Mileage: 6
West Endpoint (#2) – Specific: Calumet Avenue Munster IN
East endpoint (#1) – Specific: Martin Luther King Dr. - Gary In
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Pennsy North West Greenway
City: Schererville
INFO
Type of Trail: Rail Trail
Mileage: 2.1
Surface: asphalt
Uses allowed: biking, walking, jogging, rollerblading
Wheelchairs allowed: Yes
North Endpoint – General: E. Wilhelm Street - Redar Park Shererville IN
South Endpoint – General: Rohrman Park and Mockingbird Dr. - Shererville IN
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Munster Trail System
City: Munster
INFO
Type of Trail: Greenway
Surface: Asphalt
Uses allowed: Jogging, Walking, Biking
Wheelchairs allowed: yes
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Green Link Trail
City: Gary
INFO
Type of Trail: Greenway
Mileage: 3/4 of a mile
Part NOT open: yes
Surface: asphalt
Uses allowed: Walking, biking, jogging, rollerblading, skating
Wheelchairs allowed: Yes
West Endpoint (#2) – Specific: Bridge Street
East endpoint – General: W. 2nd Ave and Roosevelt St.
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Monon Trail
Cities: Hammond/Munster
INFO
Type of Trail: Rail Trail
Mileage: 3.64
Uses Allowed: Walking, rollerblading, skating, biking
Surface: Asphalt
Wheelchairs allowed: yes
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Pennsy Greenway
City: Munster
INFO
Type of Trail: Rail Trail
Total Length of all segments: 4.10 miles
Surface: asphalt
Uses allowed: biking, walking, hiking, skating, rollerblading
Wheelchairs allowed: yes
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St. John Trail
INFO
Type of Trail: Greenway
Mileage: 2.5 miles
Surface: Asphalt
Uses allowed: biking, walking, hiking, skating, rollerblading
Wheelchairs allowed: yes
Attractive Features: Homestead Acres Park, Heartland Park
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Cressmoor Prairie Nature Preserve Trail
City: Hobart
INFO
Type of Trail: Nature Preserve
Mileage: 0.8
Surface: Natural
Uses allowed: walking
Agency, Group Owned: Meadowbrook
Telephone: (219) 242 8558
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C&O Trail ( Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad )
City: Merrillville
INFO
Type of Trail: Rail Trail
Mileage: 1.48
Part NOT open: yes
Surface: asphalt
Uses allowed: Biking, Walking, Jogging
Wheelchairs allowed: yes
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LAPORTE COUNTY


Lincoln Memorial Trails
City: Westville
INFO
Type of Trail: Various
Total Length of all segments: 3 miles
Uses allowed: Hiking, Biking
Wheelchairs allowed: yes
E-mail: rbalsa@lincolntrail.info
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LaPorte County Bicycle Routes
City: Countywide
INFO
Type of Trail: 20 bike loops that connect our parks, communities, and other attractions
Total Length of all segments: 420 miles
Surface: asphalt
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PORTER COUNTY


Taltree Arboretum & Gardens
City: Valparaiso
Taltree has nearly just over six miles of trails. All provide plenty of room to comfortably walk or run by yourself, with a canine companion or your family and friends. The trail terrain is mostly grass and mulch.
Bluebird Trail 1.63 miles
Cardinal Trail .62 miles
Goldfinch Trail .63 miles
Heron Trail .28 miles
Owl Trail .51 miles
Woodcock Trail .96 miles
Pheasant Trail 1.11 miles
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Calumet Trail
City: Michigan City/Dune Acres
INFO
Type of Trail: Rail Trail
Mileage: 9.2
Part NOT open: no
Total Length of all segments: 9.2 miles
Surface: crushed limestone
Length of unpaved: 9.2 miles
Uses allowed: biking, walking, running
Which uses NOT allowed: horses,snowmobiles
Attractive Features: Wetland flowers, wildlife, fall foliage; close to parks.
Impediments: First three miles can be under water after rain; some damage to covered bridges.
West Endpoint – General: Near Porter
West Endpoint (#2) – Specific: Mineral Springs Road
East endpoint – General: Michigan City
East endpoint (#1) – Specific: U. S. 12 at the power plant road
Telephone: (219) 395-1882
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Iron Horse Heritage Trail
City: Portage
INFO
Type of Trail: Rail-trail
Mileage: 2.9
Part NOT open: no
Total Length of all segments: 5.1 miles
Surface: dirt,some asphalt
Uses allowed: walking, mountain biking.
Wheelchairs allowed: no
Which uses NOT allowed: wheelchair, rollerblading, biking
Attractive Features: Park, Mountain biking adjacent.
Impediments: rustic, muddy.
West Endpoint (#2) – Specific: Portage Avenue
East endpoint (#1) – Specific: N. State Rd 149
Telephone: 219-762-1675
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Prairie Duneland Trail
City: Chesterton
INFO
Type of Trail: Rail-trail
Mileage: 10.40
Surface: asphalt
Uses allowed: all uses
Wheelchairs allowed: yes
Attractive Features: Connects to various trails, natural areas with abundant flora and fauna.
North Endpoint (#1) - Specific : SR51-Hobart
West Endpoint (#2) – Specific: S. 15th Street
East endpoint (#1) – Specific: Hobart Road
Telephone: (219) 395-1882
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Outback Trail
City: Portage
INFO
Type of Trail: BMX
Part NOT open: no
Total Length of all segments: 4 miles
Surface: dirt
Length of unpaved: 4 miles
Uses allowed: all levels of skill mountain biking.
Wheelchairs allowed: no
Which uses NOT allowed: restricted to mountain biking only.
Attractive Features: Circular dirt.
Impediments: dirt, steep slopes.
North Endpoint (#1) - Specific : circular,off Imagination Park,Portage
West Endpoint (#2) – Specific: circular
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Hobart Trails
City: Hobart
INFO
Type of Trail: City
Total Length of all segments: 1.2 miles
Surface: asphalt
Uses allowed: Hiking, Walking, Biking
Wheelchairs allowed: yes
Telephone: (219) 942-1940
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Ly-co-ki-we Trail System
City: Chesterton
INFO
Type of Trail: Forest
Mileage: 6.4
Total Length of all segments: 9.4
Surface: Sandy
Uses allowed: Hiking, walking, horseback riding, cross country skiing
Wheelchairs allowed: No
Attractive Features: Historic site-forest-marsh-wetlands
Impediments: Trails are not wheelchair accessible
North Endpoint – General: Calumet Interpretive Center
South Endpoint – General: US Hwy 20 & Brummitt Rd.
West Endpoint – General: Hwy 12 & 50 East
East endpoint – General: Dunewood Campground
Telephone: 219-926-7561
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Little Calumet River Trail
City: Porter
INFO
Type of Trail: River
Mileage: 1.2
Surface: Natural (dirt-bark-some sand)
Uses allowed: Hiking, walking
Wheelchairs allowed: No
Attractive Features: Historic site-forest-marsh-wetlands
Impediments: some areas not wheelchair accessible
North Endpoint (#1) - Specific : Howe Rd & oak Hill Rd.
South Endpoint (#2) – Specific: Hwy. 20 & Howe Rd.
Telephone: 219-926-7561
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Bailly Homestead & Chellberg Farm Trails
City: Porter
INFO
Type of Trail: Forest
Mileage: 2.1
Surface: Natural (dirt-bark-some sand)
Uses allowed: Hiking, walking
Attractive Features: Historic site-forest-marsh-wetlands
Impediments: some areas not wheelchair accessible
North Endpoint (#1) - Specific : at Bailly Cemetery near Hwy 12
South Endpoint (#2) – Specific: Bailly Homestead
West Endpoint (#2) – Specific: Howe Rd
East endpoint (#1) – Specific: Chellberg Farm
Telephone: 219-926-7561
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Valparaiso walking & biking trail system
City: Valparaiso
INFO
Type of Trail: Greenways
Surface: Asphalt
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Brickyard Trail / Dunes Kankakee Bike Trail
City: Chesterton / Porter
INFO
Type of Trail: Greenway
Total Length of all segments: 4.1 miles
Surface: asphalt
Uses allowed: biking, hiking, walking
Attractive Features: Indiana Dunes State Park, Little Calumet River, Connects Prairie Duneland with Calumet trail
North Endpoint (#1) - Specific : Indiana Dunes State Park
South Endpoint (#2) – Specific: Prairie Duneland Trailhead – Chesterton
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Cowles Bog Trails
City: Porter
INFO
Type of Trail: Park
Uses Allowed: Foot traffic only
Surface: Natural
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- Northwest Indiana is home to many different water activities. From sailing to jet skiing, here are some programs to get you out on the water this summer!

CEDAR LAKE:

Lake Toy Rentals
14611 Lauerman St, Cedar Lake
(219) 380-2570
Lake Toy Rentals, in Cedar Lake, IN, is located at the area's leading marina serving Cedar Lake, Crown Point and surrounding areas. We offer stand up paddle board and kayak rentals, cross training core and yoga classes on the boards. We are open Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 9am and closing hours vary. Last rental is at 4:00 PM. Please call for availability, weather permitting. For availability for kayaks and stand-up paddle boards, contact Lake Toy Rentals in Cedar Lake.
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North Point Boat Rentals
13245 Grimm St, Cedar Lake
(219) 374-7216
At North Point, we offer many different services ranging from Boat, Waverunner (jet ski), Inflatables/pull behind rentals & boat slip rentals, to boat repair, service and maintenance. We also offer Storage options and we sell docks and boat lifts. Our boat launch is available if your looking for a place to launch your watercraft. For more information on the above items, please click on a tab to the left.
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HAMMOND:

The Hammond Port Authority
701 Casino Center Drive, Hammond
(219) 659-7678
The Hammond Port Authority provides maximum public recreational access to Lake Michigan waters, Wolf Lake waters, George Lake waters, Lost Marsh Golf Course, Forsythe Park, Wolf Lake Memorial Park, for all who come by land or by sea, striving towards the highest quality of professional Port Authority management for customers and citizens while promoting economic development for the city of Hammond.
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HAMMOND MARINA
701 Casino Center Drive., Hammond
(219) 659-7678
Designated the first “Clean Marina” in the State of Indiana, the Hammond Marina is just 12 nautical miles from Downtown Chicago, with a boating season that extends from May 1st until October 15th.
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Wolf Lake
701 Casino Center Drive, Hammond
(219) 655-5212
Tour the wonders of Wolf Lake by kayak, canoe, paddle boat or stand-up paddle board. Enjoy paddling the open waters and exploring hidden trail systems. Scenic shores and island habitats attract an astonishing array of wildlife.
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MICHIGAN CITY:

Washington Park at the Lakefront
12 & ½ on the Lake, Michigan City
(219) 879-3363
Michigan City Yacht Club, on Lake Michigan’s beautiful South Shore, is the ideal place for sailing and racing. With a very active junior program and an impressive PHRF fleet, there is a type of racing, or cruising for every boating style. Racing typically takes place on weekends, with newcomers always welcome.
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VALPARAISO:

The Northwest Indiana Paddling Association
109 West 700 North, Valparaiso
nwipa@nwipa.org
The Northwest Indiana Paddling Association (NWIPA) was formally founded on January 18, 2009 as a non-profit organization dedicated to developing the region's paddling resources and opportunities, providing environmental stewardship of the region's waterways, education, and to be a link between the region's paddlers.
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OTHER:

Indiana's North Coast Charter Association
info@charterfish.org
We're Indiana's Finest Charter Fleet because all members are Coast Guard and DNR
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Reed's Canoe Trips
907 N. Indiana Ave. Rt. 50, Kankakee
(815) WE CANOE (932-2663)
Reed's Canoe Trips provide people of all ages (minimum age 3 and minimum weight 35 pounds) with “an adventure close to home.” The three trips we offer range in length from approximately 2 hours to a full 6 hours on the water, and are suitable for either new or experienced canoeists. Since the Kankakee River is located only an hour south of Chicagoland, even our longest trip will fit into a one-day outing!
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- There is so much to do in Northwest Indiana! Some activities are seasonal and others are available year-round. Please check back to see new events added throughout the year!

YEAR-ROUND

Bowling and Indoor Skating
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Breweries and Wineries
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Casinos
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Dog Parks
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Family Fun Centers
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Live Entertainment Venues
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Museums and Tours
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Parks and Gardens
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Theaters
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Walk, Bike, Skate or Run- Trails
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SPRING & SUMMER

Car Shows
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Concerts in the Park
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Farmers Markets
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Festivals
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Fireworks
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Garage Sales
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Garden Walks
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Golfing
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Horseback Riding
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Movies in the Park
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Outdoor Dining in The Dunes
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Public Beaches
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Public Pools and Splash Pads
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Blueberry Picking
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Summer Sporting Events
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Sail, Paddle, Float or Ride- Water Recreation
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Great Fishing Spots
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Paintball and Laser Tag
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Runs / Races / Walks
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Waterparks
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WINTER

Sledding
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Ice Skating
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- Join us for a variety of education and fun at this beautiful garden planted with flowers known to attract and sustain butterflies, hummingbird and bees.

TriTown Safety Village

Admin ButterflyGardenKT@gmail.com

- South Shore Arts Spring Art Classes, Camps & Workshops begin on June 11.

Classes for Kids, Teens, Adults & Seniors!

Pottery, Drawing, Painting, Felting, Photography & more!

Munster, Crown Point & Hammond locations.


Register today!
(219) 836-1839 ext. 102
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Kelly Freeman 2198361839x103 kelly@southshoreartsonline.org

- Garage Sales Are Listed In Date Order!

March 10

Community Garage Sale- HIGHLAND
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Garage Sale / Card & Comic Show- HIGHLAND
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Rummage Sale- CEDAR LAKE
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April 14

Indoor Garage Sale- HAMMOND
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Spring Gigantic Indoor Garage Sale- VALPARAISO
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April 27

City Wide Yard Sale- PORTAGE
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April 28

Kid's Closet Sale- VALPARAISO
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May 3

Town Wide Garage Sale- ST. JOHN
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May 12

Community Garage Sale- HIGHLAND
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May 19

Cash for Clutter- MUNSTER
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Garage Mahal- WHITING
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Trash or Treasure Neighborhood Garage Sale-HOBART
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2018 Schmidt Farms Annual Subdivision Garage Sale- CROWN POINT
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June 2

Kid's Garage Sale & Town Wide Garage Sale- DYER
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October 13

Community Garage Sale- HIGHLAND
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November 17

Community Garage Sale- HIGHLAND
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- Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our list of things to do in Northwest Indiana April 20- April 22.

CROWN POINT

Purdue Varsity Glee Club Concert- April 20
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GRIFFITH

Griffith Fire Department Chili Cook Off- April 21
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HAMMOND

Nature Playdate: Gibson Woods County Park- April 20
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Mayor’s Fishing Derby @ Hammond Marina- April 21
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Earth, Sea and Sky Day at Challenger Learning Center- April 21
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HIGHLAND

Murder Mystery Dinner And Dance- April 20
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Park Pride Day - April 21
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I'm With Frank at R-Bar and Grill- April 21
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FREE! Wacky Wild Fun Run & Walk- April 21
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LAKE STATION

Earth Day Re-Booted- April 22
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LOWELL

Stars of Spring- April 21
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MICHIGAN CITY

Wild Edibles of the Dunes- April 21
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Brincka Cross House and Gardens Tour- April 21
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MUNSTER

CVPA Comedy Night- April 20
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Park Pride Day- April 22
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PORTAGE

Annual Spring Craft & Vendor Show- April 21
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VALPARAISO

The Lives & Time of Indiana's Amphibians at Gabis Arboretum- April 21
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13th Annual Celebration & Reuse Fair- April 21
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WHITING

Party Like a Pirate- April 21
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Fun Things To Do Around NWI All Year Long!
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- We post job openings every week!

MARKETING COORDINATOR/PRODUCTION ARTIST
Palko Services, Michigan City

Palko Services is a family owned and operated nationwide wholesale distributor of natural products. We have been doing business in Northwest Indiana for over 30 years. We currently have an immediate full-time opening at our Michigan City, IN facility for a Marketing Coordinator/Production Artist.

For more information, click for details

Qualified applicants can submit resumes and portfolios via email to Becky Pomales at creative@palkoservices.com.

(Posted: April 20, 2018)
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SEASONAL MAINTENANCE/GROUNDSKEEPER
ATG Property Management, Highland

ATG Property Management is looking for a seasonal part-time Maintenance/ Groundskeeper to assist maintenance team 20-30 hours per week in Highland, IN.
Primary focus and duties grounds but also includes: Cleans, sweeps, and generally removes all trash and litter from the grounds, parking areas, common areas, amenities and other assigned work areas. Assist with HVAC, electrical, plumbing and apartment turnovers. Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to power washing, special projects and necessary repairs throughout the property.
You must be able to work as part of a team and provide excellent customer service to our residents.

Background Check and Valid Driver's License required. Please fax resumes to 219-924-3456 or email tdvorscak@atgpropertymanagement.com.

(Posted: April 20, 2018)
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STORE CLERK
Cakes by Karen, Highland

Looking for an energetic person with good customer service skills. Must
be able to stand long hours, wash dishes and be a team player. Must be
able to work Saturdays. Basic cake decorating skill a plus. This person
will be taking orders, packaging orders and cleaning. Perfect position for
someone starting in the pastry field, but we are willing to train any
qualified individual. Please come in to fill out an application and speak with Tammy at 8632 Kennedy Avenue, Highland, IN 46322. Store hours are Mondays and Tuesdays: 430am-1pm, Wednesday – Saturday: 430a-3pm.

(Posted: April 20, 2018)
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HIRING EVENT
Griffith YMCA, Griffith

Come for on the spot interviews on April 27 from 4-6pm! Hiring camp counselors for summer camp & afternoon assistant teachers for our early learning center! Applicants should be 18 & over. Griffith Branch YMCA, 201 N Griffith Blvd, Griffith, Indiana.

(Posted: April 19, 2018)
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FRONT DESK SCHEDULING ATTENDANT
Morris Baseball and Softball Center, Schererville

Morris Baseball and Softball Center is looking for a hardworking, energetic and dependable college or high school age student to join our team as a Front Desk Scheduling Attendant.

Job Description:

Customer Service:
-Answers the phones, takes messages/delivers messages
-Greets customers and makes sure each customer is satisfied with their visit
-Multi-tasking
Scheduling & Payment Handling:
-Schedules and collects payments for lessons, cage rentals and programs/camps
Maintenance:
-Maintains clean appearance of scheduling desk, turf area
-Nightly equipment lock up

Applicants must be available to work weekdays from 3:30 pm to 9:00 pm and weekends from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This is a part-time position and we are willing to work around class schedules. If you are interested in this position, please contact Karen at Morris Baseball and Softball Center at 219-227-5250.

(Posted: April 18, 2018)
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WEB DESIGNER
Schillings, St. John

Full-time with excellent benefits and growth opportunity. The schedule will be Monday through Friday, 7am-5pm. Please note that Schillings will need a portfolio in order to go further in the interview process for the Web Designer role. Apply today! To apply, click for details

(Posted: April 18, 2018)
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PURCHASING BUYER
Schillings, St. John

Full-time with excellent benefits and growth opportunity. The schedule will be Monday through Friday, 7am-5pm. Apply today! To apply, click for details

(Posted: April 18, 2018)
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CDL DRIVER
Schillings, St. John

Offers excellent benefits, growth potential, with no nights or Sundays! Apply today! To apply, click for details

(Posted: April 18, 2018)
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HAIRSTYLIST
Robert Anthony Hair and Day Spa, Schererville

Part or full time available. Pick your own hours. Commission or booth rental available. Apply at 2300 Cline Ave, Schererville, or send resumes to Rahdjessica@yahoo.com, Attention: Jessica.

(Posted: April 16, 2018)
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KITCHEN HELP
Wildrose Brewing Company, Griffith

Wildrose Brewing is hiring part-time kitchen help. We are looking for someone with a friendly, outgoing personality as well as the ability to work well with others and be a team player. Prior kitchen experience is required. Must be able to work weekends in addition to some weekdays/nights. The starting wage is $8 per hour with increases after 90 and 180 days based upon performance.

If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your resume to Karen at the_chik@wildrosebrewing.com.

(Posted: April 16, 2018)
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SERVER
Wildrose Brewing Company, Griffith

Wildrose Brewing is hiring a part-time server. Duties include greeting patrons, serving tables, bussing tables, and some bar-tending if needed. Applicants must be 21 or over, have an Indiana alcohol server's permit, and have prior experience. We are looking for someone with a friendly, outgoing personality who works well with others and is a team player. Cicerone server certification is preferred. Applicants who are not certified must be willing to get Cicerone Server certified within 90 days of employment with reimbursement for the certification once certified. Must be able to work weekends. The starting wage is $2.50 per hour if not Cicerone Server certified with an increase to $5.00 per hour upon certification.

If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your resume to Karen at the_chik@wildrosebrewing.com.

(Posted: April 16, 2018)
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OPEN INTERVIEWS
Meals On Wheels, Merrillville

Meals On Wheels is holding open interviews on Thursday, April 19 from 1-3p for a assistant cook and dishwasher at 8446 Virginia Street, Merrillville. Please call Beth with any questions at 219-756-3663 or email beth@mownwi.org.

(Posted: April 13, 2018)
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SWIM TEACHER
Patti's All-American, Dyer

Now hiring smiling faces- Summer swim teachers needed at Patti's All-American for Saturday afternoons. Excellent Pay. Swim teaching experience preferred. Please click for details for swim teacher application or pass this email to a friend who might be interested. We prefer you to fill out application and bring it to Patti's, 1530 Joliet St, Dyer. Call Tracy at (219) 865-2274 if you have any questions about this position.

(Posted: April 10, 2018)
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HAIR STYLIST/COLORIST
Salon Voltaire, 3431 Ridge Road, Lansing- IL

Established salon in Lansing seeking Hair Stylist/Colorist. Salon operates Tuesday through Saturday. Please call to set up a appointment to fill out a application. If no answer, please be sure to leave a message along with phone number. Your call will be returned promptly. Call Gail at 708-418-8044.

(Posted: April 9, 2018)
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MANICURIST
Salon Voltaire, 3431 Ridge Road, Lansing- IL

Established salon in Lansing seeking Hair Manicurist. Salon operates Tuesday through Saturday. Please call to set up a appointment to fill out a application. If no answer, please be sure to leave a message along with phone number. Your call will be returned promptly. Call Gail at 708-418-8044.

(Posted: April 9, 2018)
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Dick's Restaurant, St. John (under new ownership)

Looking for servers, bartenders, hosts, and busboys for Dick's Restaurant in St. John. Looking for part and full time employees.

To apply for any of the positions at Dick's Restaurant, please fill out an application at Theo's Steaks & Seafood, 9144 Indianapolis Blvd., Highland or email your application to pete@theoshighland.com. Dick's Restaurant, 10808 Wicker Ave., St. John is under new ownership and is currently closed for remodeling. Dick's is now owned by the Klideris family who also own Theo's Steaks & Seafood (Highland), Prime Steakhouse (Crown Point), Umi Sushi (Crown Point) and Ted's Family Restaurant (Calumet City).

(Posted: April 9, 2018)
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PART-TIME SERVER
Residences at Deer Creek, Schererville

We are currently looking for a part-time Server to work 5 shifts a week from 4-7:30 p.m. with weekend and holiday rotation. PERFECT for a student or someone looking to work a few hours each day.

Server responsibilities-Takes food and beverage orders for residents in the restaurant. Serves food/drinks. Completes side work i.e. filling dressings, wrapping silverware, etc., clears dishes, sets tables, sweeps floors.

To apply, click for details or contact me, Shelley Cohs Director of Human Resources @ 219-440-7502 (direct).

(Posted: April 6, 2018)
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CONCIERGE
Residences at Deer Creek, Schererville

Responsible for greeting guests, serving as a resource to residents, giving tours to potential residents, coordinating bus transportation for residents, answering telephone, data entry, and performing general clerical duties. Part-time, approximately 8-16 hours per week, available to work shifts between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., participate in weekend and holiday rotation. Must have previous administrative/clerical experience, excellent telephone skills, professional demeanor, business etiquette, ability to multi-task, be proficient in Word and have good data entry skills.

To apply, click for details or contact me, Shelley Cohs Director of Human Resources @ 219-440-7502 (direct).

(Posted: April 6, 2018)
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DIESEL MECHANIC
Staff Source, Crown Point

Our client in Crown Point is seeking an experienced diesel mechanic. Experience with hydraulics a plus. Will be performing repairs on commercial sweepers
Must have your own tools. Must pass pre-employment drug test and background screen. $20/hour. Email resume to cdelaurentis@staffsourceusa.com. Subject line Diesel Mechanic.

(Posted: April 6, 2018)
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CLASS A CDL DRIVER WITH HAZMAT
Staff Source, East Chicago

Our client in East Chicago is seeking an experienced class A CDL driver.
Hazmat endorsement required. Tanker endorsement preferred. Current DOT physical.
Temp to hire opportunity. Must have flexible schedule (OT and weekends as needed). Overnight stays as required (drivers will not be home every night).
Must pass pre-employment drug test and background screen. $22-$24/hour.
Email resume to cdelaurentis@staffsourceusa.com. Subject line CDLA/hazmat.

(Posted: April 6, 2018)
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CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
BerylMartin, Griffith

Looking for reliable, friendly person for taking customer orders and data entry. Growing business, with a fast paced environment. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, part-time working hours available. Must be able to work overtime if need arises. Job entails entering orders for customers, answering phones, communicating with customers and taking orders in person. Candidates should have:

- The ability to multi-task,
- A friendly disposition with a team mentality,
- Good computer skills,
- Good phone etiquette, with the ability to manage customers in difficult situations.

To apply, email a resume to printjobsgriffith@gmail.com.

(Posted: April 6, 2018)
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BILLING SPECIALIST
Innovations in Learning, Merrillville

POSITION TITLE: Billing Specialist – Level 1
DEPARTMENT: Operations
HOURS: Weekdays, varies
The Billing Specialist is responsible for the verification of client eligibility and benefits, collection and posting of patient and insurance company payments, and follow up for outstanding payments. Bills insurance companies, other payers, and clients for all clinic based mental health services provided. Audits charts, billing sheets, obtains authorizations and performs other work associated with the billing and administrative processes. Must be familiar with importing and exporting data between database system and Excel to generate, manipulate, and format reports. Previous Medical Billing experience required. Please send resume to: employment@innil.net.

(Posted: April 6, 2018)
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VAN DRIVER
Innovations in Learning, Merrillville

POSITION TITLE: Van Driver
DEPARTMENT: Day Services
HOURS: Monday through Friday 2:45pm – 5:00pm, additional hours may be available.
The Adult Day Program at Innovations In Learning is now hiring a part-time Van Driver. The Van Driver is responsible for transporting adults diagnosed with Autism and/or Intellectual Disabilities from the program in Merrillville to their homes in surrounding Lake County. Potential candidates must have previous experience driving a 15-passenger van, a clean driving record, good interpersonal skills, dependability, and professionalism. Must be able to work Monday through Friday from 2:45-5:00pm. Additional hours may be available. Please send resume to: employment@innil.net.

(Posted: April 6, 2018)
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SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Cleaner Options, Northwest Indiana

We are Cleaner Options, a national chain of home delivery dry cleaning services. We are looking for a part time or full time sales representative to introduce our service to homeowners. The position is flexible - reps create their own schedules. Paid mileage and phone!

The position will be in neighborhoods Gary, Merrillville, Schererville, etc. Applicants can apply by sending a resume to lori@cleaneroptions.com.

(Posted: April 5, 2018)
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CHILDCARE WORKER
Cline Ave Fellowship Childcare, Highland

Our child care ministry is looking for a caring, compassionate one year old class teacher to work 10:00am-6:00pm. We are committed to providing top quality care and education for students who are enrolled in our program. Our goal is to enhance the lives of every child that attends our facility. If you are a patient, caring person, we hope you will get in touch about this position. Training available. Feel free to stop by and fill out an application or call (219)923-4804 to set up an interview. We are located at 8600 Cline Avenue Highland, In.

(Posted: April 4, 2018)
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CUSTOMER SERVICE & FOOD PREPARATION
Edible Arrangements, Schererville

Edible Arrangements in Schererville, IN is need of additional in-store help! The job entails customer service and food preparation for 25 to 30 hours a week. There are usually 2 day shifts and 2 afternoon/evening shifts, one of those being a weekend shift, but with flexibility to fit your schedule. There are mandatory days on our busy holidays. If you are hard working, flexible, a team player, and enjoy helping others, consider applying today! You can either fax your resume to 219-864-4159 or stop in the store to fill out an application (300 W Lincoln Hwy)! We would love to meet you!

(Posted: April 2, 2018)
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REGIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Palko Services, Michigan City

Palko Services is a family owned and operated nationwide wholesale distributor of natural products. We have been doing business in Northwest Indiana for over 30 years. We currently have an immediate, full-time opening at our Michigan City, IN facility for a Regional Sales Representative. For more information, click for details

Qualified applicants can submit resumes via email to Sally Jo Reagor at sallyjo@palkoservices.com.

(Posted: April 2, 2018)
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VARIOUS POSITIONS
Hartsfield Village, Munster

Food Service, Full & Part-time: click for details

Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nurse Assistants, Full & Part-time: click for details

Assisted Living and Memory Support, Full & Part-time: click for details

(Posted: April 2, 2018)
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HVAC INSTALLER & HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Cliff's Heating, Schererville

HVAC Installer:
-Applicants must be EPA certified.
-Applicants must be able to install furnaces, air conditioners, & boiler systems.
-Must be able to fabricate sheet metal plenums, pans, duct pipe threading.
-Proficient at electrical connections and meter usage.
-Ability to work in extreme heat or cold weather.
-Frequent walking or standing for long periods of time.
-Repetitive bending, twisting, reaching, and lifting motions.
-Ability to work as a team player in a fast paced environment with excellent strong work ethic, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
-Overtime will be required.
-Must have valid driver’s license.
-Job Type: Full Time

HVAC Service Technician:
-Service, repair, change-out, and/or propose replacement of warm air furnaces, air conditioners, water heaters, related piping and electrical.
-Be able to service and startup equipment, and adjust to the manufacturers and job specification.
-Be able to troubleshoot, adapt, and resolve/repair all issues that arise that would keep the equipment from functioning properly.
-Communicate to the consumer on the proper operation and owner’s maintenance of the installed equipment. Answer related questions as to operation, features, and functions to the homeowner.
-Perform required documentation for each call, recording repairs, accurate readings, and observations. Have client sign necessary paper work and collect payments as directed.
-Perform follow up calls on estimates.
-Overtime will be required.
-Have a valid driver’s license.
-EPA Certified.
-Ability to work in extreme heat or cold.
-Frequent walking or standing for long periods of time.
-Repetitive bending, twisting, reaching, and lifting motions.
-Required experience: 3 years
-Job Type: Full-time

Please send resume to leah@cliffsheating.com.

(Posted: March 29, 2018)
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MEDICAL ASSISTANT/NURSE & MASSAGE THERAPIST
Healing Arts Center, Valparaiso

Medical Assistant or Nurse
To work in fast-growing alternative care clinic in Valparaiso, IN. IV experience a plus! Must be motivated, organized, and give great customer service. Non-smoking environment. Email resume to RKimberling@healingartsvalpo.com

Massage Therapist
To work as an independent contractor developing a full practice at our fast-growing alternative medical clinic in Valparaiso, IN. Non-smoking environment. Email resume to RKimberling@healingartsvalpo.com

(Posted: March 29, 2018)
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PRE-VOCATIONAL TRAINER
TradeWinds Services, Merrillville

Responsible for training participants based on their individual pre-vocational goals. Provides training to enable the person served to maximize their performance on a variety of production jobs. Job accommodations and daily written documentation is required regarding participants’ progress and related service issues. Participation in participant’s meetings is required. Minimum High school diploma or GED; post-secondary/training preferred. One year experience working with people with developmental disabilities. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in education and/or teacher’s aide experience. To apply online, click for details

(Posted: March 27, 2018)
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MULTIPLE POSITIONS
Campagna Academy, Schererville

Our agency is hiring for multiple positions including Youth Care Specialist, Behavior Health Tech., and RN's. All of these positions can be applied for directly from our website by clicking careers on the toolbar. To view all current openings, and to apply, click for details

(Posted: March 26, 2018)
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VIOLIN INSTRUCTORS & PIANO INSTRUCTORS
HGS Music, Crown Point or Highland

**Accepting resumes from college-students through seasoned musicians and educators.**
A successful candidate will have these qualities:
- proficiency on their instrument
- comfortable with all ages and personalities
- able to work 1-2 weeknights, and/or Saturday mornings
- comfortable in a professional environment

For more information about our school, click for details

Please be prepared to play two pieces for us during an interview.
Please EMAIL only. NO phone calls. Send resume or detailed info to info@hgsmusic.net. We look forward to hearing from you!

(Posted: March 26, 2018)
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WINDOW CLEANERS
BREN-MARK Window Cleaning...Lake, Porter, LaPorte Counties

PART-TIME AND FULL-TIME OPPORTUNITIES
Work 15-40+ hours per week. Monday-Friday availability between 6am-6pm. Occasional Saturdays.

No experience? No problem! We Will Train You!

We are hiring 10+ New Window Cleaners in the next year. Our company has grown every year we have been in business, 18 years and counting. Now we are adding new, cutting-edge technology in both window and gutter cleaning. Glass and gutters that were once unreachable can now be done more efficiently and safely. This will open up new opportunities without having to travel outside of our service area. Be part of our growing company and apply today!

Starting at $10/hour earning up to $16/hr after 90 days of Training.

• We provide complete training, equipment, uniforms
• Weekly performance bonuses!
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Schedule--College students welcome!!!
• Year-Round Work
• Appreciation for a Job Well Done
• FREE Keurig beverages, Gatorade, Fully Stocked Candy Bowl
• Monthly Breakfasts to celebrate Birthdays/Anniversaries
• Mileage Reimbursement

Required: Valid Driver's License, Vehicle to drive to job site, and Current Proof of Car Insurance

For the complete job description and to apply with our one-page application, click for details

(Posted: March 26, 2018)
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SEASONAL STAFF MEMBERS
Yogi Bear Campground, Portage

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Camp-Resorts in Portage is looking for energetic staff members to add to our Yogi Bear family. Jobs are seasonal and can go anywhere from April through October. If you have experience in maintenance, recreation, customer service, life-guarding, cleaning, grounds-keeping, retail, or food service, we may have a position for you. Holidays and Weekends are a must. Shifts vary, some departments are staffed 24/7.

Stop at the office located at 5520 Old Porter Rd., Portage, to fill out an application, or click for details to fill out an application online. Call 219-762-4141 for more information, office is open Tuesday-Saturday 9-5.

(Posted: March 26, 2018)
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ASSISTANT MANAGER
Ace Hardware, Winfield

Opening for an Assistant Manager, 1-3 years manager experience required.
Retail or Hardware experience a plus. Open availability, must be able to work all shifts. Please apply in person at Winfield Ace Hardware located at 11702 Randolph St., Winfield.

(Posted: March 26, 2018)
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Check back with us regularly! We post job openings every Monday. New openings are added to the list as they come in, the most recent openings will be at the top of the list. Your job opening will be posted for three weeks.

If you are an employer or manager with a job opening, please send us a short job description (100 words or less), the town that the job is held, and the best way to apply for the position. Please email this information to Stacy Travis at stacy.travis@nwi-townplanner.com.

Please note that beginning June 1, 2015, we will not be including job posts promoting direct sales businesses. If you would like to promote your direct sales business please feel free to email Stacy Travis at stacy.travis@nwi-townplanner.com for advertising pricing and information.

 

- Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22. Events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970, and is now celebrated in more than 192 countries each year.

 

- Moon enters First Quarter Phase at 5:46 PM, EDT.

 

- Each Monday at lunchtime! Expand your horizons with us at greenCOW Coworking as we watch movies, short films, TED Talks, and documentaries that push us to challenge our ideas and become better people. Bring your own lunch and feel free to share.

GreenCOW Coworking

Lee Watson 219.501.0501

- The Benefits of Beginners Salsa Lessons:
1.Anti-Aging. Dancing is fantastic at keeping your body young. Not only does it benefit your heart and cardiovascular system, it helps to increase lung capacity.
2.Social Interaction. You’ll meet more people dancing than with any other activity.
3.Self Confidence. As you feel more comfortable in your moves, you will naturally emit self-esteem.
4.Self-expression. Dancing is one of the few activities that once you learn the basic moves, you can then add your own style.
5.Flexibility and Coordination. As you learn the moves, you will also feel your body relax and you will gain coordination and with that, more flexibility.
6.What better way to lose weight? Dancing helps you burn calories while having fun. The Salsa Dance moves will help torch more calories than any other type of dancing.
7.Happiness. How can you not be happy while you are dancing?
Each session runs for 10 weeks, with a new session beginning after June 11. You must register by March 29! Fee is $40 Merrillville Residents/$50 Non-Residents.
click for details

Pruzin Community Center

Ruth Hashu-Roorda 219.980.5911 rhashuroorda@merrillville.in.gov

- Come learn a variety of dance steps perfect to impress at a wedding or social gathering. Includes: Night club two step, Rumba, and a traditional slow dance. Must be 16 years or older.

For more information, call the Valpo Parks Department at 219-462-5144.

Fred Astaire Valparaiso

Valpo Parks Office 219.462.5144

- Dance those calories away all while having fun. We will use weights to help torch those calories, dancing our way into fitness with easy moves that even the most inexperienced person can do. This is a total workout, combining all elements of fitness - cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosting energy with a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class. Join us while we laugh, dance, just move and feel good about getting fit. (Each session runs for 10 weeks). You must register by April 9. Fee is $55 Merrillville Residents/$65 Non-Residents
We will start another 10 week session after June 25!
click for details

Pruzin Community Center

Ruth Hashu-Roorda 219.980.5911 rhashuroorda@merrillville.in.gov

- There are numerous bowling alleys and indoor skating facilities in Northwest Indiana. Visit the individual websites for more information.

CITY LANES BOWLING CENTER
1901 S Woodland Ave
Michigan City, IN
(219) 872-9930
Whether rolling that ball for play or practice, you will be sure to love the new lanes. Our food is great as well! Bring the family, have lunch, dinner, or just a
snack while having fun and keeping the body in motion - play pool or games in the arcade - the lounge is a great place to meet friends after work for an adult beverage while taking advantage of one of our daily specials.
click for details


COUNTRY LANES INC
1900 Lucas Pkwy
Lowell, IN
(219) 696-1584
Our establishment deals in all different services related to bowling and family friendly get-togethers. Our services include: Banquet Hall, Bowling Balls, Bowling Equipment, Catering, Country Pub Bar, Grip n Rip Pro Shop, Martha’s Kitchen, and Wedding Receptions.
click for details


CRESSMOOR LANES
620 N Wisconsin St.
Hobart, Indiana 46342
(219) 942-6169
Open bowl, men’s leagues, women’s leagues, mixed leagues and lounge.
click for details


HOBART LANES
99 S Hobart Rd
Hobart, IN
(219) 942-0906
A family house with sixteen synthetic lanes. Whether you are looking for bowling fun or a challenging sport, we are the place for you and your friends! We offer men's, mixed and specialty leagues as well as birthday parties, fundraisers, and special events. Every Friday and Saturday, you can join us for Cosmic Bowling with lights, music and prizes. Also, be sure to have a cool one in Ten Pin Lounge or a hot tasty treat in Striker's Cafe.
click for details


INMAN'S BOWLING & FUN CENTER
3201 Evans Avenue
Valparaiso, IN 46383
219-462-1300
32 Lanes of Bowling, Video Game Arcade with Ticket Redemption, Roller Skating Rink, Go-Karts, 18 Hole Miniature Golf, Paddle Boat Soakers, 8 Billiard Pool Tables, Air Hockey, Bean Bags, Kids Bounce Houses, Empty Pockets Saloon, Panhandlers Pizza. We also have Meeting/Party/Banquet Rooms for your next Event!
click for details


LAKESHORE LANES
2820 E Michigan Blvd
Michigan City, IN
(219) 879-9445
24 lanes with automatic scoring. Billiards, darts, arcade. Party room available.
click for details


MIDWEST TRAINING & ICE CENTER
10600 White Oak Ave.
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 558-8811
Midwest Training & Ice Center is the region's largest state-of-the-art training facility for Ice Hockey/Figure Skating and Gymnastics. MTIC provides the highest quality instruction to athletes of all ages and abilities. Sport specific training is available in gymnastics, ice hockey, figure skating, and cheerleading. For the recreational athlete, Midwest Training & Ice Center offers public skate sessions, drop-in hockey and open gym.
click for details


OLYMPIA LANES
4150 Calumet Avenue
Hammond, Indiana 46320
(219) 933-6677
Open bowling, arcade, leagues, birthday parties and special events.
click for details


PLAZA LANES
8101 Kennedy Avenue
Highland, Indiana 46322
(219) 923-3800
Our friendly, family owned 60 lane state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to the service, sport and entertainment of every aspect of BOWLING . . . League Play, Recreational Bowling, Parties, Fundraisers, Cosmic Bowling, & Group Outings just to mention a few.
click for details


RAY'S LANES
3201 Central Ave
Lake Station, Indiana
(219) 962-1297
Ray's Lanes has several lanes of fun that's great for friends and family. We have group packages, or you can just stop by for a fun night out.
click for details


SET 'EM UP LANES & LOUNGE
135 N Broad Street, Griffith, IN
219.924.3181
Set 'Em Up Lanes & Lounge is located downtown Griffith and has many things to offer. As an eight lane bowling alley, this is the perfect place to hold fundraisers, private parties, or kids birthday parties. We offer a full restaurant menu (dine in or carry out) and a well-stocked bar.
In addition to live entertainment, we offer open mic night and karaoke. We also have a pool table, pinball machines and 13 TVs throughout the bar and bowling alley. Interested in leagues? Be sure to inquire about pool and bowling leagues.
click for details


SK8 World
3600 Scottsdale St.
Portage, IN
(219) 759-1999
Sk8 World is now open! Formally known to Porter County Indiana as R-Way, Sk8 World has been completely updated and remodeled to offer the latest amenities. Fresh floor, fun atmosphere, with amazing laser lighting and only the best DJs playing the hottest music. Sk8 World is proud to bring a fun family atmosphere back to the region. We will have open skating, overnights, and offer private parties to accommodate any special event. Our updated concession stand will offer a wide variety of snacks and food for all. Give us a call today for our latest grand opening information, specials and promotions!
click for details


STARDUST BOWL
1330 Sheffield Ave
Dyer, IN
(219) 322-3666
Open bowl, league play, special events and an arcade. Striker’s Arcade and Redemption room has over 30 games to test your skill and agility. Collect your redemption tickets so you can redeem them for some cool prizes.
click for details


STARDUST BOWL II
3925 E Lincoln Hwy
Merrillville, IN
(219) 942-0432
Open bowl, league play and special events.
click for details


SUPER BOWL INC
218 S East St
Crown Point, IN
(219) 661-9015
We are a sixteen lane bowling center certified by the ABC and WIBC, located one block east of Crown Point's historic courthouse and town square. In addition to our variety of bowling leagues, The Super Bowl, Inc. features a video arcade, cosmic bowling, party packages and endless good times in the Final Frame Lounge. We also have free wireless internet. While enjoying all of this, one can also enjoy some great food from our grill.
click for details

 

- SOUTH SHORE CIVIL WAR MEMORIAL TRAIL (self-guided tours)
(Various Locations throughout Northwest Indiana)
This trail is a collection of the last known resting places, monuments and architectural icons related to the brave men and women of Lake and Porter counties who sacrificed during this most pivotal era in history. Indiana contributed more than 200,000 Union troops to the Civil War effort between 1861 and 1865, and hundreds of those veterans are buried in the cemeteries of Northwest Indiana along the South Shore of Lake Michigan. The South Shore Civil War Memorial Trail serves as a guide for visitors who want to see and pay respect to the veterans' historic burial grounds and learn the stories of humanity behind the Calumet Region men in blue.
click for details


JASPER COUNTY
Jasper County World War Memorial
N. McKinley Ave. & E. Angelica St.
Rensselaer
click for details


Jasper County Veterans Memorial
Northwest Corner Courthouse Lawn
Washington & Van Rensselaer St.
Rensselaer
click for details


LAKE COUNTY
East Chicago Veterans Memorial
4500 Block Indianapolis Blvd.
East Chicago

Griffith Veterans Memorial
Broad St. and Oak St.
Griffith

Hammond Veterans Memorial
5800 Block Hohman Ave.
Hammond

Memorial for all Wars
Highland St. and Calumet Ave.
Hammond

Highway of Flags Veterans Memorial
Ridge Rd. and Rt. 41
Highland

Community Veterans Memorial
Corner of Calumet, Columbia and Superior Avenues
Munster
click for details

Whiting Veterans Memorial
Oliver St. and 119th
Whiting

Whiting Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Schrage Ave. and 119th
Whiting

"Battle of the Bulge" War Memorial
Calumet Park Cemetary, 2305 W. 73rd Ave.
Merrillville

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial
Stony Run County Park
2.5 mi. north of Leroy

Lake County Korean Veteran's Memorial
U.S. 231 and 145th Avenue
Leroy


World War I - Gulf War Veteran's Memorial
Located on the west lawn of the front grounds of Theodore Roosevelt High School
730 W. 25th Ave.
Gary

Civil War Veterans Grave Site
Old North Township/Tolleston Cemetary
West side of Grant St. btn 19th Place and 20th Ave.
Gary

Non-denominational Veterans Memorial
RidgeLawn-Mount Mercy Cemetary
4401 W. Ridge Rd. (US Hwy 6)
Gary

Historical Veterans Cemetary Site
Chain Lake Baptist Church Cemetary
Chain Lake Rd. btn Calvin Center Rd. and Union Rd.
Cass Co., Cassopolis, MI. (just north of Indiana State Line)

WW-II Triangle Memorial
North Main & East Goldsborough St.
Crown Point
click for details


Hobart Patriotic Honor Rolls
Lincoln & Main St.
Hobart
click for details


LA PORTE COUNTY
Soldiers Memorial Park
250 Pine Lake Ave.
La Porte

Great Lakes Museum of Military History (Revolutionary War to present)
360 Dunes Plaza
Michigan City

Numerous Memorials to the veterans of the various wars
Washington Park on North Franklin Ave.
Michigan City

Numerous Memorials to veterans of WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam
Greenwood Cemetary
Michigan City

World War Memorial Tree
NE Lawn LaPorte County Courthouse, Lincolnway & Michigan Ave.
LaPorte


NEWTON COUNTY
Civil War Memorial & War Memorial Pocket Park
Westside Newton Co. Courthouse Lawn, North 3rd & East Graham St.
Kentland, In 47951


PORTER COUNTY
Memorial Park Monument / Flags Memorial
One Mile South of I-80/I-90 on Willowcreek Rd.
Portage

"All Wars" / Flags Memorial
One-Half Mile north of I-80/I-90 on Rt 49
Chesterton

Porter County Veterans Memorial
NW Lawn of Porter Co. Courthouse, Lincolnway & Washington St.
Valparaiso

Veterans and Volunteers Service Memorial at Foundation Meadows Park
3210 N. Campbell Street
Valparaiso
click for details

 

- There is so much to do in Northwest Indiana! Some activities are seasonal and others are available year-round. Please check back to see new events added throughout the year!

YEAR-ROUND

Bowling and Indoor Skating
click for details

Breweries and Wineries
click for details

Casinos
click for details

Dog Parks
click for details

Family Fun Centers
click for details

Live Entertainment Venues
click for details

Museums and Tours
click for details

Parks and Gardens
click for details

Theaters
click for details

Walk, Bike, Skate or Run- Trails
click for details
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SPRING & SUMMER

Car Shows
click for details

Concerts in the Park
click for details

Farmers Markets
click for details

Festivals
click for details

Fireworks
click for details

Garage Sales
click for details

Garden Walks
click for details

Golfing
click for details

Horseback Riding
click for details

Movies in the Park
click for details

Outdoor Dining in The Dunes
click for details

Public Beaches
click for details

Public Pools and Splash Pads
click for details

Blueberry Picking
click for details

Summer Sporting Events
click for details

Sail, Paddle, Float or Ride- Water Recreation
click for details

Great Fishing Spots
click for details

Paintball and Laser Tag
click for details

Runs / Races / Walks
click for details

Waterparks
click for details
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WINTER

Sledding
click for details

Ice Skating
click for details

 

- SESSION INFORMATION
Games primarily played on Saturdays ♦Some games may be on Sunday♦
Individual & Team Registration (see links below)
Greenfield's SlideMax Elite XP Turf (FIFA Preferred Product)- Like Playing Outdoors!
-Wear Outdoor Cleats (clean!) or Turf Shoes
-Full Concessions with Gelsosomo's Pizza, Little Market Tamales, & I-PourIt
-Climate Controlled • USSF Certified Refs!
-Coaches/Mgrs manage teams online •Automatic game reminders
-NO DOOR FEE! NO REF FEE! NO LINE-UP FEE!
-Age/Birthyear
-US Soccer: 5 Things to Know About Birth Year Registration-click for details

AGE GROUP INFO
U5/U6 CO-ED $99/Player (+ Sparta member/Registration card*)
-3v3 no goalies
-42 min running clock
-Parent Coached
-Sparta League T-Shirt for each player
-Medals for each player on last Game
-In-House Teams Only

U07/U08 $749/Team $99/Individual (+ Sparta Member/Registration card*)
-5v5 ( 4 field players + goalie )
-42 min running clock
-Sparta League T-Shirt for each player
-Champions receive choice of Short or Long Sleeve Dri-Fit Champion Shirts
-Individual (In-House) & Team registration available

U10, U12, U14 and High School $899/Team $109/Individual (+ Sparta Member/Registration card*)
-7v7 (6 field players + goalie)
-42 min running clock
-Sparta League T-Shirt for each player
-Session Champions receive choice of Short or Long Sleeve Dri-Fit Champion Shirts
-Individual (In-House) and Team registration available
-Field size 67 x 33 yards (202' x 100')

* $20 Individual/$40 Family Annual (2017/2018) Sparta Member/Registration card required each player before playing. Birth Cert or US Youth Soccer Player card & Photo required.

Sparta Dome

Sparta Dome 219.224.3663 info@spartadome.com

- South Shore Arts Spring Art Classes, Camps & Workshops begin on June 11.

Classes for Kids, Teens, Adults & Seniors!

Pottery, Drawing, Painting, Felting, Photography & more!

Munster, Crown Point & Hammond locations.


Register today!
(219) 836-1839 ext. 102
click for details

 

Kelly Freeman 2198361839x103 kelly@southshoreartsonline.org

- Garage Sales Are Listed In Date Order!

March 10

Community Garage Sale- HIGHLAND
click for details

Garage Sale / Card & Comic Show- HIGHLAND
click for details

Rummage Sale- CEDAR LAKE
click for details

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April 14

Indoor Garage Sale- HAMMOND
click for details

Spring Gigantic Indoor Garage Sale- VALPARAISO
click for details

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April 27

City Wide Yard Sale- PORTAGE
click for details

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April 28

Kid's Closet Sale- VALPARAISO
click for details

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May 3

Town Wide Garage Sale- ST. JOHN
click for details

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May 12

Community Garage Sale- HIGHLAND
click for details

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May 19

Cash for Clutter- MUNSTER
click for details

Garage Mahal- WHITING
click for details

Trash or Treasure Neighborhood Garage Sale-HOBART
click for details

2018 Schmidt Farms Annual Subdivision Garage Sale- CROWN POINT
click for details

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June 2

Kid's Garage Sale & Town Wide Garage Sale- DYER
click for details

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October 13

Community Garage Sale- HIGHLAND
click for details

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November 17

Community Garage Sale- HIGHLAND
click for details

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- Liberty Intermediate School will be hosting Camp Invention again this
summer for any children going into grades K-6 next year. If you have a
child that is interested in participating in Camp Invention, we would love
to have him/her join us for the week. Camp will be June 11-15, 2018.

To register, click for details

Liberty Intermediate School

Camp Invention 800.968.4332

- EVENTS ARE POSTED IN DATE ORDER. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

May 4

Annual Mother & Son Event: Dinner and a Movie- PORTAGE
click for details

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May 5

Mother's Day Flower Sale at Cedar Lake Eagles- CEDAR LAKE
click for details

Mother's Day Open Class- LA PORTE
click for details

2nd Annual Mother’s Day Vendor and Craft Show- MICHIGAN CITY
click for details

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May 6

Mother/Son Fun Bowl at Stardust Dyer- DYER
click for details

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May 10

Pre-Mother's Day Dinner- VALPARAISO
click for details

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May 11

Mom's Day Party in the Park- SCHERERVILLE
click for details

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May 12

Pre-Mothers Day Paint Party- GARY
click for details

Mother's Day at Veteran's Cafe and Grill- MERRILLVILLE
click for details

Mother's Day Painting in the Garden- MICHIGAN CITY
click for details

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May 13

A Mother's Day Celebration Starring Kirk Franklin & Tamela Mann- HAMMOND
click for details

Mother's Day at Washington Park Zoo- MICHIGAN CITY
click for details

Mother's Day Brunch- MUNSTER
click for details

Mother's Day Brunch at Villa Cesare- SCHERERVILLE
click for details

Mother's Day Brunch at Halls of St. George- SCHERERVILLE
click for details

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May 16

Make and Take - Wooden Wonders - DIY Wooden Floral Class- SCHERERVILLE
click for details

 

- Freebies you can get on your birthday! Freebies and coupons may be subject to the discretion of franchise owners, please check with your local franchise before using your coupon! Enjoy!

FOOD & TREATS:

AMC (Theaters)
Free Birthday Popcorn with membership.
click for details

A&W
Free Root Beer Float for your birthday when you join the A&W Mug Club.
click for details

Abuelo’s
Free entree on your birthday when you sign up for Mi Abuelo’s Rewards.
click for details

Applebees
Birthday coupon with e-mail sign up.
click for details

Auntie Anne’s
Free pretzel on your birthday when you join My Pretzel Perks.
click for details

Baskin Robbins
Baskin Robbins will send you a coupon for a free scoop of ice cream on your birthday when you join the Baskin Robbins Birthday Club.
click for details

Cinnabon
Cinnabon will send you a coupon for a free treat on your birthday when you sign up for Cinnabon Offers.
click for details

Dairy Queen
An extra-special coupon emailed for your b-day and surprise on your anniversary.
click for details

Dippin’ Dots
Free Dippin’ Dots on your birthday when you join the Dot Crazy Email Club.
click for details

Dunkin’ Donuts
Sign up for the Dunkin’ Donuts birthday club for free ice cream on your birthday.
click for details

Firehouse Subs
Free medium sub on your birthday when you join the Firehouse Subs Birthday Club here.
click for details

Friendly’s- Most Jewel-Osco Stores Carry Friendly's Brand
Free Sundae on your birthday when you join the BFF Club.
click for details

Hooters
Free birthday gift with eclub membership.
click for details

Houlihan's
Free entree on your birthday with e-mail club sign up.
click for details

IHOP
Free meal on your birthday when you subscribe to IHOP's e-mail list. You will also receive a free meal just for signing up.
click for details

Jersey Mike’s Subs
Jersey Mike’s Subs will send you a coupon for a free regular sub and fountain drink on your birthday when you join their Email Club.
click for details

Longhorn Steakhouse
Free dessert on your birthday with rewards program sign up.
click for details

Noodles & Company
Get a free dish from Noodles & Company on your birthday when you sign up for their eclub.
click for details

Olive Garden
Free dessert on your birthday with club sign up.
click for details

Orange Leaf
Receive a free $3 reward on your birthday when you sign up for the Ounce Back Card.
click for details

Panera Bread
Panera Bread will give you a free pastry for your birthday when you join the MyPanera rewards program.
click for details

Red Lobster
Birthday surprise offer with rewards sign up.
click for details

Red Robin
Free Birthday burger when you join their royalty rewards program.
click for details

Starbucks
Get a birthday reward at Starbucks on your birthday when you join Starbucks Rewards.
click for details

Steak & Shake
Birthday surprise with club sign up.
click for details

Toast & Jam- Schererville
Free meal on the day before, day of, or day after your birthday.
click for details

Texas Roadhouse
Free Gift on your birthday with e-mail sign up.
click for details

Tcby
Tcby will send you an email for a free frozen yogurt on your birthday when you sign up for their email list.
click for details

Wing Stop
Free gift on your birthday with club sign up.
click for details


RETAIL FREEBIES:

Bare Minerals
Join the Friends and Benefits Program, and they’ll send you a gift on your birthday.
click for details

Barnes & Nobles
Sign up for the B&N Kids’ Club, and your child gets a free cupcake on his/her birthday.
click for details

Payless
Special birthday offer with rewards program sign up.
click for details

Sephora
Register with Sephora, and receive a free gift on your birthday.
click for details

Ulta
Free birthday gift with reward program membership.
click for details

 

- Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our list of things to do in Northwest Indiana April 27- April 29.

Chesterton- Porter Rotary Club Fish Fry- April 27
click for details

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HAMMOND

Park Rx Day Scavenger Hunt- April 29
click for details

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HIGHLAND

The Relics at R-Bar and Grill- April 28
click for details

Infinity With Pandora Rocks at The Room- April 28
click for details

Highland's 6th Annual St. Baldrick's- April 29
click for details

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HOBART

ROLLER DERBY DOUBLE HEADER: SPRING BREAKAGE- April 28
click for details

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MERRILLVILLE

Special Needs Spring Egg Hunt- April 28
click for details

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MICHIGAN CITY

The Last 5 Years- Musical- April 27
click for details

Dick Diamond and The Dusters- April 28
click for details

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SCHERERVILLE

Feast Your Face Party in the Park- April 27
click for details

Create-Your-Own-Pollinator-Garden- April 29
click for details

Strutting & Sipping Fashion Affair- April 29
click for details

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VALPARAISO

Kids Closet Sale- April 28
click for details

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Fun Things To Do Around NWI All Year Long!
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- 2 and 3 year olds accompanied by a caregiver will participate in stories, music and crafts. "Triangles" is the theme at the Merrillville library.

Merrillville Public Library

Youth Services 2197693541ext360 juvenile@lcplin.org

- Warmer and sunnier days awaken the beauty we know as springtime. Explore the trails and see what signs of spring are blooming and buzzing throughout the park!

Gibson Woods Nature Preserve

Lake County Parks 219.769.7275 info@lakecountyparks.com

- Vinyasa yoga teaches us how to care for ourselves. Using breath, movements, postures, and sequences, we evolve our bodies with the ability to concentrate. Vinyasa yoga stills the mind, giving it the ability to process what the practice brings up to the surface. Focus on every part of your body and be grateful for it. Make it your first stop after work and join us!

For more information, call the Valpo Parks Department at 219-462-5144.

Banta Activity Center

Valpo Parks Office 219.462.5144

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Indiana Dunes Visitor Center
1215 N. State Road 49, Porter
(219) 926-2255
The stress of everyday life melts away the instant you arrive at any of the beaches within the Indiana Dunes. Whether you’re relaxing on the beach as gentle waves lap the shore around you, strolling along the shore, or playing frisbee, it’s apparent why this natural wonder is called Nature’s Masterpiece.
click for details


Central Avenue Beach Access
151 Central Ave., Michigan City
(219) 395-1882
A unique beach you can access by paved road or wooded trail. Here, you can see a buried forest created by wind-blown sands. Nearby, you can access the Calumet Bike Trail. Nearby, you can access the northeast end of the Calumet Bike Trail. This 9.1-mile gravel trail passes flower-filled fields, marshes, and woodlands. Lifeguards are not provided at Central Avenue Beach.
click for details


Cowles Bog
1618 N. Mineral Springs Rd., Porter
(219) 395-1882
If you are the type that will WALK MILES TO GET TO A SECLUDED BEACH, this is your spot. On your way to the beach you will walk through the remnant of the once-widespread wetland system called Cowles Bog. The bog encompasses a marsh surrounding a small fen, where a stand of tamaracks and white pines grows on a floating mat of peat moss. Starting near the guardhouse in the northeastern part of the site, a boardwalk trail passes marshes and ponds that host horned grebes, black-crowned night herons, buffleheads, and a myriad of other water birds. You can hike right out to the beach and back on 4.5 miles of interconnecting loop trails. Two trailheads serve the trail system, each with a portable toilet. Parking is very limited and needless to say there are no lifeguards making the trek out to this secluded beach.
click for details


Dunbar Beach Access
300 W. Lakefront Dr., Beverly Shores
(219) 395-1882
Parking is limited at this prime spot near the Lake View Picnic Area and the historic Century of Progress homes. A beautiful beach in a residential neighborhood where there are no lifeguards.
click for details


Indiana Dunes State Park
1600 N. 25 East, Chesterton
(219) 926-1952
Indiana Dunes consists of 2,182 acres of primitive, beautiful, historic and unique Hoosier landscape. It lies at the north end of State Road 49 in Porter County, and includes more than three miles of beautiful beach along Lake Michigan’s southern shore. In the early 1900s scientists, recreationists and nature enthusiasts, recognizing the value and potential of the Indiana dunes area, fought to have the region preserved. As a result, in 1925, the state park was established.
click for details


Kemil Road Beach Access
27 N. State Park Rd., Chesterton
(219) 395-1882
You’ll enjoy one of the most scenic drives in Porter County getting to the Kemil Road Beach parking lots. Then you can enjoy a nice stretch of beach or walk down to Lake View Picnic area to have a picnic or use the restroom. No lifeguards.
click for details


Lake View Picnic Area
50 W. Lake Front Dr., Michigan City
(219) 395-1882
With easy access from your car to a sitting area with a stunning view, Lake View is also a popular spot for enjoying the beach. There are no lifeguards at Lake View, but it is the only area in the national lakeshore with picnic shelters overlooking the lake.
click for details


Mount Baldy Beach
U.S. 12, Michigan City
Phone: (219) 395-1882
The BEACH is open but the DUNE is closed for public safety and dune protection.
click for details


Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk
100 Riverwalk Dr., Portage
Phone: (219) 395-1882
The popular location is open daily, sunrise to dusk. Year round, the location is a great place to view the ever changing seasons along Lake Michigan and watch dramatic weather and clouds build over the lake. It's an easy location to watch for migrating birds in the spring and summer, and observe shelf ice that forms along the beach edge in the winter. (Keep in mind that walking on shelf ice is dangerous). During the busy summer season, the 125 vehicle parking lots are often full by mid-morning.
click for details


Porter Beach Access
3050 Wabash Ave., Porter
(219) 395-1882
A popular gathering spot for splashing in the water, playing beach sports and catching some rays. Bathrooms and small foot wash. Limited parking. No lifeguards.
click for details


Wells St. Beach
9501 Lake Shore Dr, Gary
Phone: (219) 938-8275
WSB beach front parking and concession now has a patio with table side dining serving beer, wine, and food. Located in Miller, Indian on Lake Michigan, just a short drive from Chicago, Michigan City, LaPorte, and Valparaiso. Enjoy a day on the beach with family and friends. Don't forget to indulge in the season must have, our Wells Street Burger!
click for details


West Beach
376 N. County Line Rd., Portage
(219) 395-1882
A bath house nestled among dunes and a wide sandy beach makes this a popular spot for enjoying Lake Michigan. From the beach, hike the Dune Succession Trail that includes a boardwalk and 250 stairs to a spectacular overlook of the lake with Chicago on the horizon. Covered picnic shelters and grills offer a great spot to relax over a meal after a day’s worth of activities. Lifeguards available from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
click for details

 

- Currently, there are 6 craft beers offered:
Grupo Modelo, Modelo Especial
Yuengling and Son Brewing, Yuengling Lager
Blue Moon Brewing Co., Blue Moon
Crown Brewing Company, Beauregard Blueberry Ae
Lagunitas Brewing Company, IPA
Crown Brewing Company, Till Death Do Us Part

This is self-serve. Feel free to stop in anytime or grab a beer while at one of the Sparta Dome events!

Sparta Dome

219.224.3663 info@spartadome.com

- Looking for a place to take your furry friend? Here is a listing of dog parks around the region. Although most parks are open from dusk until dawn, please check websites for any closures before heading to your favorite park!

**Pictured: Perry Ferrini Dog Park, Schererville


LAKE COUNTY

Crown Point Dog Park
Jerry Ross Park, Center Ross Road, Crown Point
219-661-2271
For annual fees, click for details


Dogwood Run at Lemon Lake
6398 W 133rd Ave, Crown Point
Call 219-769-PARK to purchase annual passes or stop by the Lake County Parks corporate office at 8411 E. Lincoln Highway just west of Deep River Waterpark on U.S. 30. Office hours are M-F 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
For annual fees, click for details


Dyer Dog Park at Central Park
900 Central Park Boulevard, Dyer
Located at Central Park, the three acre facility includes a small dog area and a large dog area. Complete with benches, dog waste stations and a shelter in each section, the dog park is open daily from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year. Each area of the park includes its own water fountain for the dogs (but is only on seasonally during the warmer times of the year).
For annual fees, click for details


Centennial Park Dog Park
1010 South Centennial Drive, Munster
This 3-acre dog park is located on the east side of the park, just south of the formal gardens. The dog park is a gated park for members only and is sectioned in two divisions, one for small dogs and one for large dogs. The park is equipped with dog drinking fountains and dog play equipment. Munster Parks and Recreation hosts their annual doggie paddle the last day of pool season and the Pooch a Palooza Dog Fair in August each year. Registration begins in May.
For annual fees, click for details


Freedom Bark Park
17105 Cline Ave, Lowell
Freedom Bark Park is located in the southeast corner of Freedom Park on 5 acres of beautifully designed landscape. Membership is required and annual passes are available with proof of current vaccinations. Freedom Bark Park is a beautiful and functional dog park that both dogs and their owners will enjoy for many generations to come. Have fun, play safe, and enjoy the park!
For annual fees, click for details


Perry Ferrini Dog Park
5061 W 91st Ave, Schererville
Activities include equipment for obedience and agility activities. There is also open play areas for free activity such as frisbee and ball catching.
Additional amenities include benches, drinking fountains (for dogs and people), waste disposal area, earth berms, native planting, shelters, and a sign at entry detailing the rules and regulations of the park.
For annual fees, click for details


Riverside Bark Dog Park
Calumet Ave. & River Drive North, Hammond
For fee information call 219-853-6300.
click for details


Wicker Memorial Park Dog Park
8554 Indianapolis Blvd., Highland
Our dog park – upgraded in 2016 – features pet fountains, benches for leash holders and plenty of space for your pooch to run around. One of the best features of the new dog park: a plan to preserve the verdant green turf.
For fee information, click for details


Wiggly Field Dog Park
10051 Hedwig Dr., St John
The dog park is located at 10051 Hedwig Drive, St John, Indiana 46373. Users are required to purchase a permit each calendar year at the St. John Town Hall, 10955 West 93rd Avenue.
For fee information, click for details


LAPORTE COUNTY

Bluhm County Park (3 acres)
3855 South 1100 West, Westville
The "Bark Parks" are a great place to bring your dogs to exercise. The areas are fully fenced in. The "Bark Parks" at Bluhm and Creek Ridge feature many events for the dog to enjoy like; Tire Jump, Dog Walk, Window Jump, Rover Jump Over, Doggie Crawl, King of the Hill, and Pause Table.
For fee information, click for details


Creek Ridge County Park (3.25 acres)
7943 W. 400 North, Michigan City
The "Bark Parks" are a great place to bring your dogs to exercise. The areas are fully fenced in. The "Bark Parks" at Bluhm and Creek Ridge feature many events for the dog to enjoy like; Tire Jump, Dog Walk, Window Jump, Rover Jump Over, Doggie Crawl, King of the Hill, and Pause Table.
For fee information, click for details


Luhr County Park ( 1 acre)
3178 S. 150 W., LaPorte
The "Bark Parks" are a great place to bring your dogs to exercise. The areas are fully fenced in. The "Bark Parks" at Bluhm and Creek Ridge feature many events for the dog to enjoy like; Tire Jump, Dog Walk, Window Jump, Rover Jump Over, Doggie Crawl, King of the Hill, and Pause Table.
For fee information, click for details


Small Animal Shelter (1 acre)
2855 W State Road 2, LaPorte
The "Bark Parks" are a great place to bring your dogs to exercise. The areas are fully fenced in. The "Bark Parks" at Bluhm and Creek Ridge feature many events for the dog to enjoy like; Tire Jump, Dog Walk, Window Jump, Rover Jump Over, Doggie Crawl, King of the Hill, and Pause Table.
For fee information, click for details


PORTER COUNTY

Royal Acres Country Club
3554 Sturdy Rd., Valparaiso
Royal Acres Country Club is a privately owned dog park located at 3554 South Sturdy Road in Valparaiso, Indiana. The park is a five acre grassy area enclosed by a six foot fence. It provides a safe place to exercise and socialize for dogs and their people.
For fee information, click for details


Lakeland Park Dog Park
1200 Lakeland Park Dr, Burns Harbor, IN 46304
A dog park, a 200 ft. by 100 ft. fenced-in area, is located on the south end of Lakeland Park, 1200 Lakeland Park Dr. in Burns Harbor. Lakeland Park is available to all residents as well as any visitors. Dogs must be on a leash when outside of the dog park.
For fee information, click for details


Woodland Dog Park
2100 Willowcreek Rd, Portage
Free
For more information, click for details

 

- There is so much to do in Northwest Indiana! Some activities are seasonal and others are available year-round. Please check back to see new events added throughout the year!

YEAR-ROUND

Bowling and Indoor Skating
click for details

Breweries and Wineries
click for details

Casinos
click for details

Dog Parks
click for details

Family Fun Centers
click for details

Live Entertainment Venues
click for details

Museums and Tours
click for details

Parks and Gardens
click for details

Theaters
click for details

Walk, Bike, Skate or Run- Trails
click for details
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

SPRING & SUMMER

Car Shows
click for details

Concerts in the Park
click for details

Farmers Markets
click for details

Festivals
click for details

Fireworks
click for details

Garage Sales
click for details

Garden Walks
click for details

Golfing
click for details

Horseback Riding
click for details

Movies in the Park
click for details

Outdoor Dining in The Dunes
click for details

Public Beaches
click for details

Public Pools and Splash Pads
click for details

Blueberry Picking
click for details

Summer Sporting Events
click for details

Sail, Paddle, Float or Ride- Water Recreation
click for details

Great Fishing Spots
click for details

Paintball and Laser Tag
click for details

Runs / Races / Walks
click for details

Waterparks
click for details
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WINTER

Sledding
click for details

Ice Skating
click for details

 

- South Shore Arts Spring Art Classes, Camps & Workshops begin on June 11.

Classes for Kids, Teens, Adults & Seniors!

Pottery, Drawing, Painting, Felting, Photography & more!

Munster, Crown Point & Hammond locations.


Register today!
(219) 836-1839 ext. 102
click for details

 

Kelly Freeman 2198361839x103 kelly@southshoreartsonline.org

- Garage Sales Are Listed In Date Order!

March 10

Community Garage Sale- HIGHLAND
click for details

Garage Sale / Card & Comic Show- HIGHLAND
click for details

Rummage Sale- CEDAR LAKE
click for details

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April 14

Indoor Garage Sale- HAMMOND
click for details

Spring Gigantic Indoor Garage Sale- VALPARAISO
click for details

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April 27

City Wide Yard Sale- PORTAGE
click for details

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April 28

Kid's Closet Sale- VALPARAISO
click for details

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May 3

Town Wide Garage Sale- ST. JOHN
click for details

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May 12

Community Garage Sale- HIGHLAND
click for details

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May 19

Cash for Clutter- MUNSTER
click for details

Garage Mahal- WHITING
click for details

Trash or Treasure Neighborhood Garage Sale-HOBART
click for details

2018 Schmidt Farms Annual Subdivision Garage Sale- CROWN POINT
click for details

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June 2

Kid's Garage Sale & Town Wide Garage Sale- DYER
click for details

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October 13

Community Garage Sale- HIGHLAND
click for details

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November 17

Community Garage Sale- HIGHLAND
click for details

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- Valid at Chesterton Location Only, Tuesday- Friday from 11a- 3p.

El Salto

El Salto Chesterton Location 219.395.9890 info@elsaltorestaurant.com

- Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our list of things to do in Northwest Indiana April 27- April 29.

Chesterton- Porter Rotary Club Fish Fry- April 27
click for details

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HAMMOND

Park Rx Day Scavenger Hunt- April 29
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HIGHLAND

The Relics at R-Bar and Grill- April 28
click for details

Infinity With Pandora Rocks at The Room- April 28
click for details

Highland's 6th Annual St. Baldrick's- April 29
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HOBART

ROLLER DERBY DOUBLE HEADER: SPRING BREAKAGE- April 28
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MERRILLVILLE

Special Needs Spring Egg Hunt- April 28
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MICHIGAN CITY

The Last 5 Years- Musical- April 27
click for details

Dick Diamond and The Dusters- April 28
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SCHERERVILLE

Feast Your Face Party in the Park- April 27
click for details

Create-Your-Own-Pollinator-Garden- April 29
click for details

Strutting & Sipping Fashion Affair- April 29
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VALPARAISO

Kids Closet Sale- April 28
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Fun Things To Do Around NWI All Year Long!
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- Today's youth are silently screaming for help! Their choice of coping skills include drug & alcohol use; unhealthy relationships; self-harm and more. Suicide rates amongst Indiana's youth continue to rise. This year's conference will focus on effectively communicating and helping utilize prevention and healthy coping skills.

Andorra Banquets

Crystal Angeles 219.254.2678 crystal@positiveteenhealth.org

- Today's youth is silently screaming for help! Their choice of coping skills include drug & alcohol use; unhealthy relationships; self-harm and more. Suicide rates among Indiana's youth continue to rise. This year's conference will focus on effectively communicating and helping utilize prevention and healthy coping skills. Our annual conference this year will focus on these issues. We are even bringing in a national speaker that will help teach us how to cope and help teens cope.

Andorra Banquets

Donna Golob donna@positiveteenhealth.org

- The revolutionary Qi Gong movements are designed to activate the healing intelligence within you to help accelerate your body to heal. No previous experience needed and all exercises can be easily modified for those who need to exercise from a seated position. Must be 18 years or older.

For more information, call the Valpo Parks Department at 219-462-5144.

Banta Activity Center

Valpo Parks Office 219.462.5144

- Booth Application
We are accepting merchants for the 2018 Season of Burns Harbor's European Market on the Square.

To download an application, click for details

Please remit your application and product photographs here: jacqueline@dunelandchamber.org

The Burns Harbor Food Truck Square premiered in 2014. The event is organized in partnership The Town of Burns Harbor and The Duneland Chamber of Commerce. The Burns Harbor Food Truck Square is located at the former site of the Westport Community Club, off of Rt. 149. The European Market runs every consecutive Wednesday evening, beginning on May 30th through Wednesday, September 12th. The market hours are 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The Market attracts merchants selling a broad array of goods, including ethnic and gourmet foods, baked goods such as artisan breads and pastries, spices, organic produce, fresh flowers, produce from local farmers and orchards, rare books, cheeses, handmade soaps, lotions and oils, jewelry, candles, pottery, clothing and fashion accessories, toys, fine art, pet products and much more. Our Market management team is committed to providing the best customer and merchant experience available while maintaining a professional and organized artisan’s market.

A program formed within the Burns Harbors community which features regional eateries and family-friendly entertainment uniquely together for all visitors. Burns Harbor recently accepted a proposal by the Duneland Chamber of Commerce to create a partnership that will bring their European Market on the road to the Burns Harbor Food Truck Square!

Camaraderie and community engagement has been the overall goal for the Town of Burns Harbor and the development of the Food Truck Square.

Burns Harbor has recently expanded the Food Truck Square to include themed Wednesday events (along with free themed family entertainment, free admission, bounce houses, food trucks and live music) and some themed Saturday events too. The Food Truck Square runs each Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. located at 1237 Westport Rd. — at the corner of Haglund and Westport roads, just off of S.R. 149.

Every Wednesday evening, attendees can expect a variety of two to three food trucks to choose from, offering different cuisines and at least two food trucks offering a variety of sweet treats. Each event varies and can provide attendees with anything from craft vendors to classic cars, graffiti art to free face painting, cocktails and more.

Recently the Arts on the Square event featured local graffiti artist Cas Perez, whom created a masterpiece with attendees using spray paint. The spray-painted canvases now serve as gateway signage near the Food Truck Square. The event also featured a variety of the region’s most popular craft vendors and live music by Johnny V.

Classic cars also recently lined the square during the recent Better Burns Harbor: Cars Night Out. This highly attended event was sponsored by local dealerships, including Lake Shore Motors and Bosak Chevrolet of Burns Harbor. The event was also captured by drone videographer Brandon Clair of Timeless Aerial Photography, click for details

The Food Truck Square will continue to provide attendees with a variety of Northwest Indiana’s most popular food trucks throughout the summer season and into the fall, including: The Rolling Stone Breaker, King of The Road, Bills Grill, Sizzlebox, Redemak’s, Dogs and Hogs, Lulu’s Licks, Jodis Italian Ice, Chunky Tacos and more. All are welcome to attend this unique gathering space filled with great eats, entertainment, artisans and family fun.

Interested food trucks/vendors or sponsors may contact Councilman Marcus Rogala at mrogala@burnsharbor-in.gov or 219-406-3272. For vendor applications and sponsorship sign-up forms, click for details

Burns Harbor Food Truck Square

Duneland Chamber of Commerce 219.926.5513 info@dunelandchamber.org

- All are invited to join the Tobacco Education and Prevention Coalition for Porter County on Wednesday, April 25 at 5:00 p.m. at the Portage Township Schools Administration Building for a Community Conversation about tobacco at the point-of-sale and its impact on youth. Presenters will address the continuum of addiction and share information about the tobacco retail environment in Porter County, as well as the kinds of advertising youth are likely to see. Attendees are encouraged to register by emailing ryan.singh@valpo.edu as seating is limited.

Portage Schools Administration Building

Ryan Singh 219.464.6722 ryan.singh@valpo.edu

- Come learn about the structure and behavior of the common dragonfly at Gibson Woods on Wednesday, April 25 from 6:30-8:30 pm. This class will also help familiarize you about the various species of Dragonflies common to Northwest Indiana. Take your new skills on the road by signing up for some of the “I Spy Dragonfly Hunts” which will take place across Northwest Indiana and provide hands on experience. This adult program is $10 per person. Registration is required; call 219-844-3188.

Gibson Woods Nature Preserve

Lake County Parks 219.769.7275 info@lakecountyparks.com

- On 6 Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM, we will discuss Kyle Idleman’s book, “Not a Fan”.

This video-based series will help us explore our faith and challenge us to go deeper. Everyone, men and women, singles and couples, are invited.

No prep time is required. Nursery will be provided.

Sign-up sheet is located by the church office or call Pastor Barry at 219-690-8889.

Hope Community Church of Lowell

Pastor Barry Foster 219.690.8889 hopechurchlowell@gmail.com

- Spring and fall are great times to see a variety of migrating bird species including thrushes, warblers, sparrows and vireos. Adults can walk with a park naturalist to see who is visiting Gibson Woods. You can join us Wednesdays in the spring at 9:30 am April 18-June 13 and in the fall August 15-October 3. Program is free but registration is required, call 219-844-3188.

Gibson Woods Nature Preserve

Lake County Parks 219.769.7275 info@lakecountyparks.com

- We email:
Festivals
Parades
Fireworks
Family Events
Farmers Markets
Movies in the Park
Musicals
Concerts
Beer & Wine Tastings
Garage Sales
List of Pools & Splashpads
And so much more!

Click on this link, then fill in your email address and zip code*
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*You just need to choose one of the following zip codes (choose the one that is closest to where you live). We list events from the surrounding towns for each zip code!

LAKE COUNTY
46403 Cedar Lake
46307 Crown Point
46311 Dyer
46312 East Chicago
46402 Gary
46403 Gary
46304 Gary
46406 Gary
46407 Gary
46408 Gary
46409 Gary
46319 Griffith
46320 Hammond
46323 Hammond
46324 Hammond
46327 Hammond
46322 Highland
46342 Hobart
46405 Lake Station
46356 Lowell
46410 Merrillville
46321 Munster
46375 Schererville
46373 St. John
46394 Whiting


PORTER COUNTY
46304 Chesterton
46341 Hebron
46368 Portage
46383 Valparaiso
46385 Valparaiso

LAPORTE COUNTY
46350 LaPorte
46360 Michigan City

ENJOY!

 

Stacy Travis 219.384.3555 stacy.travis@nwi-townplanner.com

- You don't have to travel into the city for the theater. Check out these various theaters and their productions in Northwest Indiana.


Acting Theatre of Michigan City
215 West 10th Street, Michigan City
(219) 872-4221
The Acting Theatre of Michigan city is a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to producing first-time theatre of all disciplines created especially for Michigan City area audiences and in cooperation with other arts organizations.
click for details


Beatniks on Conkey
418 Conkey Street, Hammond
219-852-0848
BEATNIKS was created by Rip and Bonnie Johnson as a place for creative minds to try out new material, for theater groups who need a place to perform, to offer the public a place to relax, have a cup of coffee, maybe a snack or two, and be entertained. Unless otherwise marked, shows on Friday and Saturday - doors open at 7:30 PM, show starts at 8:00 PM.
Sunday matinees - doors open at 1:30 PM, show at 2:00 PM.
Plan on being prompt... for complimentary beverages, snacks and pastries.
click for details


Chicago Street Theatre
154 W. Chicago Street, Valparaiso
(219) 464-1636
Our award-winning theatre company began a new chapter of its history in 1997 when we purchased the Chicago Street Theatre, located at 154 West Chicago Street in Valparaiso, Indiana. The theatre underwent an extensive renovation completed February 1, 2008. The intimate 130-seat theatre now features brand new stadium seating that makes it an incredible space to enjoy live theatre.
click for details


Dune Arts Foundation
288 Shady Oak Drive, Michigan City
(219) 879-7509
The Dunes Arts Foundation, Inc., which operates the Dunes Summer Theatre and The Dunes Youth Programs, was incorporated in the State of Indiana on January 17th, 1952. Located in Michiana Shores, the theatre is nestled on a scenic 20 acre wooded site, about a half mile from the Indiana Dunes and the Lake Michigan shore. It seats over 270 patrons, hosts 12 cabins for summer actors and interns, and has an outside pavilion.
click for details


Canterbury Theatre
807 Franklin Street, Michigan City
(219) 874-4269
Canterbury Winter Arts Series has something for everyone, with a season that includes theatrical productions for both adults and children, live music from the best of local artists, open mic nights and more!
Canterbury Summer Theatre celebrates its 50th anniversary season in 2018 as one of the Midwest's oldest professional summer companies, presenting an exciting slate of comedies, musicals and thrillers, produced by our talented Resident Company, hailing from throughout the country. Come see tomorrow's stars, today!
click for details


Foot Light Players
1705 Franklin St, Michigan City
(219) 874-4035
Northwest Indiana's award winning community theatre.
click for details


Gary Shakespeare Company
3401 Broadway, Gary
(219) 938-4565
Free Shakespeare for Northwest Indiana.
click for details


Highland Parks Performing Arts Group Summer Theatre
Performances are held at:
Main Square Gazebo
Fifth St. and Ridge Road
Highland, IN 46322
219.838.0114
The Highland Parks Performing Arts Group puts on a summer production on the lawn at Main Square.
click for details


LaPorte Little Theatre Club
218 A. St., LaPorte
(219) 362.5113
La Porte Little Theatre Club is family fun and friendly. We encourage everyone to take part in community theatre, whether you are on stage or part of the crew, you just can't beat live theatre for fun and excitement!
click for details


L’arc en Ciel Theatre Group
Performances held at:
Great Oaks After 4 Club
13109 Wicker Avenue, Cedar Lake
(219) 374-8000
The Region’s only full-time dinner theatre.
click for details


Marian Theatre Guild
119th St. and Lincoln Ave., Whiting
(219) 473-7555
The Marian Theatre Guild is Whiting's longest running community theatre, presenting a fall musical and spring drama/comedy annually. The Guild is associated with St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and performs in their Marian Memorial Auditorium located at 119th Street and Lincoln Avenue.
Please watch our calendar of events on Whiting's town page for upcoming shows.
click for details


Memorial Opera House
104 Indiana Avenue in Valparaiso
(219) 548-9137
Built in 1893 as a memorial to Civil War veterans, this historic landmark theatre continues a long tradition of opening its doors to local and national talent. With each season specifically selected to delight and entertain our patrons, we know even the most discerning theater enthusiast will be captivated.
click for details


Ross Music Theatre
In association with M & M Productions
227 Center St, Hobart
(219) 947-4922
If you enjoy theatre and have not experienced it in our intimate setting you owe it to yourself to check out a show here. We Think you will love it.
click for details


Theater at the Center
1040 Ridge Road in Munster
(219) 836-1930
The mission of Theatre at the Center, Inc. is to bring to The Center for Visual and Performing Arts disciplines of the performing arts that are at once appealing, educational, and accessible to the entire community.
click for details


Theatre Northwest on Grant
3660 Grant Street, Gary
(219) 980-6808
Theatre Northwest at the Arts & Sciences Building houses a state-of-the-art 500-seat proscenium theater and a more intimate 100-seat Studio Theatre. Newly opened in the Fall of 2017, both facilities are located on the 2nd floor. Read more about the new theatre here.
click for details


The Towle Theater
5205 Hohman Avenue, Hammond
(219) 937-8780
Towle Theater is conveniently located 1/2 block West of Dan Rabin Plaza and less than 1 mile from the South Shore Train Line for access to public transportation.
click for details


Valparaiso University Theatre
Valparaiso University Center for the Arts,
U.S. Highway 30 and Sturdy Road, Valparaiso
(219) 464-5162
Each year, the department presents an extensive season of theatrical performances featuring students of many majors.
click for details


4th Street Theater
125 N. Fourth Street, Chesterton
(219) 926-7875
Originally founded in 1990 as the North Coast Cultural Association and was located in the former St. Patrick's Catholic Church. In August of 1998, a devastating fire consumed the old church and the organization was left homeless. After spending the better part of a year on clean up, debt settlement and reorganization, NCCA was gifted with the use of a small building at 125 N. Fourth St. in downtown Chesterton. This empty building has now been converted into the intimate, 50-seat theater, which has been a performance venue for many artists in the Northwest Indiana region.
click for details


Genesius Guild
First United Methodist Church
6635 Hohman Avenue, Hammond
(877) 724-7715
The Genesius Guild is a community theatre troupe based in Hammond, Indiana. The Guild currently utilizes the facilities in the First United Methodist Church of Hammond. The Guild was founded in 1984 as an outgrowth of the summer Vacation Bible School at First United Methodist Church. Our name is taken from Saint Genesius, the Patron Saint of Actors.


Hammond Academy for the Performing Arts
6915 Grand Avenue, Hammond
(219) 989-7316 x 1889
The Hammond Academy for the Performing Arts (HAPA) is an institution of rigorous
programs committed to artistic and academic excellence.
click for details


Hammond Community Theatre
P.O. Box 394, Hammond
(219) 852-0848
Bringing theatre to the community!
click for details


Highland Theatre Company of HHS
9135 Erie Street, Highland
Highland Theatre Company is the student-run theatre organization of Highland High School.
click for details


Improductions, LLC
773-828-9117
A company founded to help push do-it-yourself productions in the Chicagoland area. This company is together as a place where people who produce their own theatre productions find skills and resources to help make their dreams a reality. Whether it’s team management, audio/video production, theatrical instruction, or graphic art production, we have the ability to help anyone seeking expertise and experience in putting the best production possible forward.
click for details


Munster Theatre Company
8808 Columbia Avenue, Munster
(219) 838-3200
The fully handi-cap accessible facility features an over 1000-seat theater, a fully functional proscenium stage with counter-weight fly system, shop, four dressing rooms, make-up room, DMX 512 lighting system and digitally-tuned sound system.
click for details


Seedlings Theatre
(219) 281-2829
We are planting the arts across Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland. We are inclusive in every sense, welcoming seasoned, first-time, and non-traditional actors, directors, designers, technicians, volunteers, and audience members to engage with the performing arts in new ways. Our productions inspire growth, engage discussion, and enrich the community.
click for details


Valparaiso Theatrical Company
1507 Glendale Blvd., Valparaiso
(219) 309-6794
The Valparaiso Theatrical Company is a non-profit group meant to focus on providing fund-raising opportunities for other non-profit organizations. The company’s performances have taken them to many venues. The theater is currently looking for a place to perform on a regular basis in the Porter County area until which time we find a permanent home for our performances in Valparaiso, Indiana.
click for details

 

- There is so much to do in Northwest Indiana! Some activities are seasonal and others are available year-round. Please check back to see new events added throughout the year!

YEAR-ROUND

Bowling and Indoor Skating
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Breweries and Wineries
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Casinos
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Dog Parks
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Family Fun Centers
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Live Entertainment Venues
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Museums and Tours
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Parks and Gardens
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Theaters
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Walk, Bike, Skate or Run- Trails
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SPRING & SUMMER

Car Shows
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Concerts in the Park
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Farmers Markets
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Festivals
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Fireworks
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Garage Sales
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Garden Walks
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Golfing
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Horseback Riding
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Movies in the Park
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Outdoor Dining in The Dunes
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Public Beaches
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Public Pools and Splash Pads
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Blueberry Picking
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Summer Sporting Events
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Sail, Paddle, Float or Ride- Water Recreation
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Great Fishing Spots
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Paintball and Laser Tag
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Runs / Races / Walks
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Waterparks
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WINTER

Sledding
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Ice Skating
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- Sparta Baseball Events!

Featuring full-size, indoor baseball fields, unrestricted by walls or ceilings, we can run two games simultaneously with ease and deliver the best turf surface available for your athletes' to compete like the pros.

Age Groups: 9U | 10U | 11U | 12U |

-All participants must complete the online waiver prior to participation.
-Proper footwear must be worn at all times. Street shoes & metal cleats are not permitted.
-Appropriate attire must be worn at all times.
-Absolutely no outside food or drink is allowed in to the Dome other than water in a plastic, sealed container. No gum, gatorade, seeds on the turf ever.
-Abusive or foul language, attempted confrontation, physical confrontation or other behavior that is deemed inappropriate by management is not permitted and will result in immediate removal from the facility.
-The Sparta Dome is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
-Use proper etiquette and be courteous and respectful to all open play participants.
-Pre-game warm up space may be limited depending on the Sparta Dome event schedule. Please check in with a staff member one day prior to the event for the most updated schedule.
-Batting cage use is included during all tournaments and round robin events. -----First come, first serve basis.
-There is no hitting or pitching into the walls of the dome. Please position players appropriately to avoid damaging the dome walls.
-Lawn chairs are permitted. Fans can sit on the turf between the two fields or upstairs on the mezzanine to view events.

Sparta Dome

Sparta Dome 219.224.3663 info@spartadome.com

- South Shore Arts Spring Art Classes, Camps & Workshops begin on June 11.

Classes for Kids, Teens, Adults & Seniors!

Pottery, Drawing, Painting, Felting, Photography & more!

Munster, Crown Point & Hammond locations.


Register today!
(219) 836-1839 ext. 102
click for details

 

Kelly Freeman 2198361839x103 kelly@southshoreartsonline.org

- Garage Sales Are Listed In Date Order!

March 10

Community Garage Sale- HIGHLAND
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Garage Sale / Card & Comic Show- HIGHLAND
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Rummage Sale- CEDAR LAKE
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April 14

Indoor Garage Sale- HAMMOND
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Spring Gigantic Indoor Garage Sale- VALPARAISO
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April 27

City Wide Yard Sale- PORTAGE
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April 28

Kid's Closet Sale- VALPARAISO
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May 3

Town Wide Garage Sale- ST. JOHN
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May 12

Community Garage Sale- HIGHLAND
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May 19

Cash for Clutter- MUNSTER
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Garage Mahal- WHITING
click for details

Trash or Treasure Neighborhood Garage Sale-HOBART
click for details

2018 Schmidt Farms Annual Subdivision Garage Sale- CROWN POINT
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June 2

Kid's Garage Sale & Town Wide Garage Sale- DYER
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October 13

Community Garage Sale- HIGHLAND
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November 17

Community Garage Sale- HIGHLAND
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- CHESTERTON

Summer Camp Open House: Explore Dunes Learning Center
April 7
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Camp Invention at Liberty Intermediate School
June 11-15
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Dunes Discovery Camps (ages 9-13)
June 18-22
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Dunes Discovery Camp (ages 9-13)
July 9-13
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Dunes Discovery Camp (ages 9-13)
July 23-27
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Critter Camp (ages 6-8)
August 6-10
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HAMMOND

Montessori Children's School House Summer Program
June 11-July 27
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Hammond’s Summer Camp
June 11- July 13
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LOWELL

Summer Day Camp at Evergreen Park
June 19th-July 19th
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MUNSTER

Theatre at the Center's Theatre Camp
June 18–June 29 & July 16–July 27
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PORTAGE

Cooking Camp
July 23-27
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VALPARAISO

Gabis Arboretum Summer Camp
Week 1: June 11-15 - Welcome to the Wild!
Week 2: June 18-22 - Amazing Animals
Week 3: June 25-29 - What’s in the Water?
No camp July 2-6
Week 4: July 9-13 - Wild Creatures, Big and Small
Week 5: July 16-20 - Growing Gardens
Week 6: July 23-27 - Wilderness Survival
Week 7: July 30-Aug 3 - Nature’s Inspiration
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- Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our list of things to do in Northwest Indiana April 27- April 29.

Chesterton- Porter Rotary Club Fish Fry- April 27
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HAMMOND

Park Rx Day Scavenger Hunt- April 29
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HIGHLAND

The Relics at R-Bar and Grill- April 28
click for details

Infinity With Pandora Rocks at The Room- April 28
click for details

Highland's 6th Annual St. Baldrick's- April 29
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HOBART

ROLLER DERBY DOUBLE HEADER: SPRING BREAKAGE- April 28
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MERRILLVILLE

Special Needs Spring Egg Hunt- April 28
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MICHIGAN CITY

The Last 5 Years- Musical- April 27
click for details

Dick Diamond and The Dusters- April 28
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SCHERERVILLE

Feast Your Face Party in the Park- April 27
click for details

Create-Your-Own-Pollinator-Garden- April 29
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Strutting & Sipping Fashion Affair- April 29
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VALPARAISO

Kids Closet Sale- April 28
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Fun Things To Do Around NWI All Year Long!
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- A refreshing start to your Thursday! Enjoy complimentary coffee, networking with the community, and an overall positive way to kick off your Thursday at greenCOW Coworking. Some mornings we watch a TED Talk and share our thoughts on the issues, other days we help come up with solutions to each others' problems. The core of coworking is community, so what are you waiting for?

GreenCOW Coworking

Lee Watson 219.501.0501

- Coworking Productivity Day is a full day event, but you can come and go as you please. You can come for 1 hour, a few hours, or for the whole day! We'll work in 25 minutes increments (with 5 minute breaks in between each session) on specific tasks. After each session, we'll report to the group how much we completed of the task we intended to work on. We'll repeat this process all day long and get more work done than ever before!

COST: $12 for non-members of greenCOW or FUSE

greenCOW Coworking's motto is "Work from somewhere you 'want' to be, not 'have' to be" and I'm confident that this is the place that you do want to be!

If you are a Fuse Member or a GreenCow Member, attendance is Free. If you are NOT a member of either, you will pay the one day rate for GreenCow Co-Working. You'll pay this when you sign in at the front desk. To find out the current rate, please contact GreenCow at 219.501.0501 or by email at team@greencow.space.

GreenCOW Coworking

Lee Watson 219.501.0501

- Four and five year olds and a caregiver will hear stories, sing songs, participate in finger plays and make crafts. "Triangles" is the theme at the Merrillville library.

Merrillville Public Library

Youth Services 2197693541ext360 juvenile@lcplin.org

- FREE Pretzel with $1 Donation to The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund!

Highland & Portage Location!

10138 Indianapolis Blvd
Highland 46322
(219) 513-6853

6050 US Highway 6
Portage, Indiana 46368
(219) 763-6276

 

- In this class, participants will learn to create drawings while studying famous artists' approaches to rendering. Explore mixed media techniques. All skill levels welcome. all supplies included. $45. Please pre-register.

Sunset Hill Farm County Park

Becky Kreiger 219.734.0203 bkreiger@porterco.org

- Paint and take home your masterpiece the same day. No experience necessary. All supplies included. Minimum 6 registrants, maximum 25. $10.

Valparaiso Public Library

Becky Kreiger 219.734.0203 bkreiger@porterco.org

- What animals are part of the Gibson Woods neighborhood? Learn about them, make an animal track guide, and then head out on a guided hike to see who’s been hanging around! Join us on Thursday, April 26 and May 10 from 3:45-5 PM.

Gibson Woods Nature Preserve

Lake County Parks 219.769.7275 info@lakecountyparks.com

- Cuteness abounds at Humane Indiana's annual Animal Baby Shower on April 26th from 4PM to 6PM. 

Held in the style of a baby shower, the event is open to the public and all are welcome to meet the newest additions to Humane Indiana, 421 45th Ave., Munster, Ind. Visitors can tour the adoption center, enjoy treats, play games, and make toys for kittens and treats for puppies. 

Guests to the baby shower and open house are asked to bring a gift from the wish list, which features much-needed items—including kitten and puppy formula, puppy nursing bottles and more—to help care for Humane Indiana’s newest additions. The full wish list is available at: click for details

Humane Indiana

Molly Dunne 219.513.8911 mdunne@humaneindiana.org

- greenCOW Business Speakers is a newly forming Toastmasters group in downtown Hammond that meets the second and fourth Thursday of every month in the Large Conference Room at greenCOW Coworking. There is ample free parking and the entrance is in back, on Fayette Street.

This group will focus on business topics such as writing a blog, creating podcasts, running a meeting, delegating tasks, etc. Many who have already joined are business owners. Becoming a better speaker will enable all of us to represent our business and ourselves much better. Toastmasters is about becoming better speakers and better leaders whether we are leading our family, a department, a non-profit group or our business.

Please join us on Thursday evening at 6:00PM! We are always looking for more people to grow the core group.

Note: Membership dues are $75 for six months OR $130 for the first year. To become an official member, you must fill out an application and pay the membership dues. For many business owners, Toastmasters counts as a business deduction and a valuable way to network.

greenCOW Coworking provides a working space for entrepreneurs, freelancers, students, instructors, etc. as well as a place to hold conferences, meetings, and training sessions.

GreenCOW Coworking

Lee Watson 219.501.0501

- Join Megan for this program geared towards children ages 5-12. Children will create their very own project with step-by-step instructions. New project every month. parents are encouraged to drop their children off, as space is limited. Minimum 10, maximum 20 participants. $8. Pre-registration is required.

Sunset Hill Farm County Park

Becky Kreiger 219.734.0203 bkreiger@porterco.org

- Paint and take home your masterpiece the same day. No experience necessary. All supplies included. Minimum 6 registrants, maximum 25. $10.

Valparaiso Public Library

Becky Kreiger 219.734.0203 bkreiger@porterco.org

- Put your personal touch on cards for all occasions. Led by a Stampin' Up demonstrator, each student will make three cards from the Stampin' Up product line: a seasonal, birthday, and all occasion card. All supplies will be provided. The price includes all materials for three cards and refreshments. BONUS: Orders placed the night of the class receive a $10 off credit on your purchase! Also no age requirement!

For more information, call the Valpo Parks Department at 219-462-5144.

Forest Park Golf Course

Valpo Parks Office 219.462.5144

- We are gearing up for our Trivia Night and we are looking for 10 community partners who also care about people in our neighborhoods who are experiencing homelessness. We have 6 local businesses/families who have already shown they care. Many thanks to: Porter-Starke Services, Inc., Jim & Penny Starin, Mardi Bra (Dr. Nicky Ali Jackson), Ozinga, Thorgren Tool & Molding, and First Merchants for joining us in serving those in need. We only need 4 more! Don't miss your chance to show that your family or your business cares too! Join us at our Trivia Night as a Big 10 sponsor and your chance to show you have the smartest Trivia Team in Porter County.

For tickets, click for details

Housing Opportunities

Housing Opportunities 219.548.2800

- Northwest Indiana hosts a variety of museums and other establishments offering tours to the public. Stop by or schedule a tour at one of the following locations!

ALBANESE CANDY FACTORY (guided group tours and self-guided tours)
5441 E Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 947-3070
Every year, people from all over the country come to learn about our process of making the “World’s Best Gummies” and chocolates. What makes us unique is that we are the only candy company that offers a public tour for gummi manufacturing in the USA. You’ll get to view our Gummi Factory through 8 separate windows and see two videos explaining the creation of our gummies and one video featuring our Gold Label Chocolates. Albanese tours are a great way for people of all ages to add a little fun and knowledge to their day.
Our tours are designed for people of all ages and the tour is wheelchair accessible. We offer two types of tours – guided group tours or self-guided tours, geared toward the individual visitor. Both types of tours are FREE. From November – December and March-April, no tours will be given. Santa and the Easter Bunny visit us every year during that time.
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BUCKLEY HOMESTEAD COUNTY PARK (self-guided and guided group tours)
Farm & Barnyard open daily 7am - dusk
Buildings open seasonally
3606 Belshaw Road
Lowell, IN 46356
The historic traditions, culture and heritage of farming life during the 19th and early 20th centuries are re-created on this living history farm, where visitors learn about our local history or reminisce about their own childhood memories.
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BROKEN WAGON BISON (guided group tours and “walk-in-tours” with no minimum group size)
563 W 450 N, Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 759-3523
Come visit Broken Wagon Bison and have your own personal encounter with North America's largest native land mammal. Summer tours give you the opportunity to be "surrounded" by bison (in the safety of our Bison Tour Wagon) and watch the new-born calves nurse and run around. You'll get a true sense of the size, strength, and power of these remarkable animals as you watch the one-ton herd bull lumber by, and if the herd should break into a run, they can hit speeds of 35 to 50 mph and literally make the ground shake.
Private and open tours of Broken Wagon Bison Ranch are offered from June 1st through September 30th. All tours are $10 per person and include a stick of genuine bison jerky.
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COMMUNITY VETERANS MEMORIAL (guided and self-guided tours)
Open daily from dawn - dusk
9710 Calumet Avenue,
Munster, Indiana
219-836-3392
Guided tours are a great way to experience the Memorial. Tours are free of charge and available April 1st - mid-November, weather permitting. We are honored to have four Veterans from the Munster VFW Post 2697 who have graciously volunteered their time to conduct the tours. Among them, they have actively served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. They started leading the tours in May 2015 and have since hosted groups from high schools, elementary schools, Cub and Boy Scout troops, and Veteran service organizations. With guests ranging from 5 to 95 years of age, the Veterans are happy to tailor material to fit the group, class or curriculum.
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FAIR OAKS FARMS (guided and self-guided tours)
856 N 600 E
Fair Oaks, IN 47943
(219) 394-2025
Fair Oaks Farms is an escape to the country with acres of great outdoor fun, food and learning where you can explore family farms and reconnect with nature, animals and our planet.
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GRIFFITH HISTORICAL PARK AND RAILROAD MUSEUM (guided and self-guided tours)
201 S Broad St, Griffith, IN 46319
Open on Sundays from 2-4pm, from Mid-June to the end of August.
click for details


HESSTON STEAM MUSEUM (self-guided tours)
1201 E 1000 N, La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 778-2783
Three different railroads for your family to ride and huge machines working hard to entertain and educate your family. Each of our three railroads have their own story. The full size railroad is of very rare narrow gauge equipment from many counties which was used to haul freight and/or passengers for commerce. Our largest locomotive is a Shay type that hauled logs out of the mountains in the West. The medium sized vintage Kiddieland railroad provided entertainment as part of small amusement parks from the 1920s through the 1970s. One more small railroad (one-eighth scale) takes your family through the woods and on an under/over bridge route that is fun for “kids” of all ages. These trains are built by craftsmen and some even operate on steam power just like the full sized locomotives. These trains are quite an interesting hobby!
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JOHN H. BARKER MANSION (guided and self-guided tours)
631 Washington St, Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-1520
The historic Barker Mansion lives as a monument of industry, charity, and turn-of-the-century life in Michigan City, highlighting the legacy of the Barker family through interpretive tours and special programs for kids and adults. Browse our site to learn more about venue rentals, scout sleepovers, and more.
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JT SHRIMP LLC (Individual tours, technical tours, school tours and group tours)
4836 W 1450 N, Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-3809
Ever wonder how shrimp is raised on a farm? Come out to JT Shrimp and get a tour of our facility! Individual tours, technical tours, school tours and group tours are available.
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LAKE OF THE RED CEDARS MUSEUM (self-guided and special tours are available by appointment only...not necessarily open without appt.)
7408 Constitution Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 390-9423
The Lake of the Red Cedars Museum houses many interesting exhibits of Cedar Lake and the surrounding area. It is open May through September, and special tours are available by appointment May-October. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children.
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THE OLD LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM (Self-guided tours, audio tours and docent-led tours)
1 Washington St, Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-6133
Built in 1858, the old lighthouse had a lantern with a light that could be seen from 15 miles. It is the oldest remaining lighthouse in Indiana. The museum is open for public tours from April through October, every day except Monday, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Central Time. Self-guided and audio tours as well as docent-led tours are available. The last tour each day begins at 3:30 PM Central Time. Call the museum at (219) 872-6133 to check on special hours, closings, or to book tours. Strollers are not allowed in the museum. Admission: Adults/$5 and Children 14 and under/$2.
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MERRILLVILLE COMMUNITY PLANETARIUM
Clifford Pierce Middle School
199 East 70th Avenue, Merrillville, IN
(219) 650-5486
The Merrillville Community Planetarium is part of the Merrillville Community School Corporation, a K-12 public school system in Northwest Indiana. The Planetarium is located in Clifford Pierce Middle School. We provide programming for Merrillville classes, outside groups, and the public. Bring the family to explore the moon during our summer public show. Public programs start at 7:30 p.m. The planetarium opens for seating 30 minutes before show time. No one is admitted after the program starts. Programs last from 60 to 90 minutes. Admission to public programs is $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for children. Seating is limited and should be reserved by calling (219) 650-5486 or using the form on our web site. Tickets are sold at the door. Groups may arrange for a private show by calling the planetarium at (219) 650-5486.
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PORTER COUNTY MUSEUM (guided and self-guided tours)
153 Franklin St, Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 465-3595
Scheduled tours are consistently offered at the PoCo Muse and are tailored to the age group and focus of the patrons participating. Standard tours last about 45 minutes to an hour, traveling through the entirety of the Porter County Museum, detailing the history of the building as well as the exhibits on display. Tours given during regular public hours (Wednesday-Saturday from 10a-5p) are free of charge, but must be scheduled in advance. For school groups, PoCo Muse staff can provide scavenger hunts or other activities, and will work with educators to develop a Museum visit that highlights classroom topics.
To schedule a tour of the PoCo Muse, e-mail info@pocomuse.org or call 219.465.3595.
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THE SHRINE OF CHRIST’S PASSION (guided and self-guided tours)
10630 Wicker Ave, St John, IN 46373
(219) 365-6010
The dramatic 6,000 sq. ft. Shrine Gift Shoppe/Visitor Center and Café are open year round. The Prayer Trail is also open year round weather permitting. There is no charge to experience The Shrine of Christ’s Passion. The Shrine of Christ’s Passion is a 501 (c) (3) not for profit and continues to exist from sales at our one of a kind Shrine Gift Shoppe and from the generous donations of our guests. All donations are much needed, welcomed and appreciated.
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SOUTH SHORE CIVIL WAR MEMORIAL TRAIL (self-guided tours)
(Various Locations throughout Northwest Indiana)
This trail is a collection of the last known resting places, monuments and architectural icons related to the brave men and women of Lake and Porter counties who sacrificed during this most pivotal era in history. Indiana contributed more than 200,000 Union troops to the Civil War effort between 1861 and 1865, and hundreds of those veterans are buried in the cemeteries of Northwest Indiana along the South Shore of Lake Michigan. The South Shore Civil War Memorial Trail serves as a guide for visitors who want to see and pay respect to the veterans' historic burial grounds and learn the stories of humanity behind the Calumet Region men in blue.
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TASK FORCE TIPS INC. (guided tours)
3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-6161
Task Force Tips, is a three-shift "around the clock" 7 day/week production facility. However it is open daily to visitors from 8 AM-5 PM, Monday through Friday. Your visit is sure to be memorable, as you are escorted by a TFT employee. Our new wide area broadcast presentation system can be used to allow everyone to easily hear as well as see many of the ongoing processes. This assures your visit will be a personal and individualized tour of this state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.
Special Note: Anyone arriving after these normal hours are STILL WELCOME. However due to the limited number of people available, we ask for at least 24 hours notice so that we can assure that a tour guide specialist will be available.
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THOMAS CONWAY OBSERVATORY
19100 Chase St, Lowell, IN 46356
773-639-5491
The Calumet Astronomical Society operates the Thomas Conway Observatory, located just southeast of Lowell, Indiana. Like many good ideas, this one started small and just keeps growing. Conway Observatory is open to the public during specific dates and times. Unless otherwise noted, all programs are free. Programs may be cancelled due to inclement weather, call the CAS Hotline 773-639-5491 before visiting.
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1933 WORLD'S FAIR HOMES AT BEVERLY SHORES, INDIANA (self-guided tours and guided tours)
Join National Park Service rangers at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore for a tour of five historic homes from the 1933 Chicago World's Fair. These tours offered by reservation only one day each in October between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm (Last tour begins at 4:00 pm) Each tour lasts two hours and includes an inside look at the Cypress Log Cabin, the House of Tomorrow, Florida Tropical, Armco Ferro, and the Wieboldt-Rostone houses.
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CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER (individual and group tours)
*Please call ahead for events open to the general public
Hours: 8am-4pm
2300 173rd St, Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-3250
The Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana is Chicagoland's premiere Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education facility for field trips and more. From our famous simulated space missions to hands-on workshops, labs, summer camps and planetarium experiences, we offer unique learning opportunities for children of all ages as well as STEM resources and curricula for their teachers. The Challenger Center of Northwest Indiana has been called the “hidden gem” of NWI—find out why!
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- Are you looking for somewhere to enjoy live entertainment? Search no more! Here is a list of venues in Northwest Indiana offering live music. Please check with the individual locations for specific days and times.


Big Shots Music Venue
391 US Hwy 6
Valparaiso, IN
Specializing in a variety of different events, Big Shots prides itself on being one of the only actual music venues in Northwest Indiana that allows artists of all ages to gain exposure without censorship..
For upcoming event information, click for details


Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa
777 Blue Chip Dr, Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 879-7711
Blue Chip is the region’s ultimate live entertainment destination, featuring everything from local bands to A-list entertainment. It's Vegas Baby! and Rocks Lounge offer a comfortable, intimate experience with the best local entertainment the area has to offer - local bands, your favorite acts from yesteryear, hilarious comedy acts and more. Or check out the Stardust Event Center, a 15,000+ square-foot entertainment destination that attracts the biggest names music and comedy have to offer. From world-famous performers to local bands, we have it all at Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa! For upcoming event information, click for details


Buddy and Pal's Place (Crown Point)
1206 E. Summit St.
Crown Point, IN 46307
Dance Club, Sports Bar, Live Music, and More!
For upcoming event information, click for details


Buddy and Pal's Place (Schererville)
340 US Hwy 30
Schererville, IN 46375
219-865-8377
Live music, DJ, and more!
For upcoming event information, click for details


Bullpen Luxury Bar
1013 W. Lincoln Hwy
Schererville, IN 46375
Phone: 219-322-7788
Live Entertainment, Live Trivia, Dj, and More!
For upcoming event information, click for details


Bullpen Winfield
10685 Randolph St
Crown Point, Indiana
(219) 661-0088
Acoustic Bands, Live Bands, and More!
For upcoming event information, click for details


Finnegans Pub
1074 Joliet St
Dyer, Indiana
Music, Jam Nights, and More!
For upcoming event information, click for details


Front Porch Music
505 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 464-4700
The lower level of our store has been converted into a 72 seat coffee house where many fine artists travel to perform concerts and entertain our highly appreciative audiences. For upcoming event information, click for details


Gastro 49 Pub & Eatery
361 North Calumet Rd
Chesterton, Indiana
For upcoming event information, click for details


GoodFellas
11200 West 129th Avenue
Cedar Lake, Indiana 46303
219-374-6700
Comedy shows, Live Entertainment, Music, and More!
For upcoming event information, click for details


Growlers on Highway
2816 Hwy Ave, Highland, IN 46322
(219) 924-0245
Karaoke, Live Music, and More!
For upcoming event information, click for details


Jalapenos
200 US Route 41
Schererville, IN 46375
219-864-8862
Karaoke, Live Bands, Dancing, and More!
For upcoming event information, click for details


Kountry WILD Saloon
1050 Broadway
Chesterton, Indiana
(219) 250-2461
Karaoke, Live Music, Poker, and More!
For upcoming event information, click for details


R-Bar
9521 Indianapolis Blvd
Highland, Indiana
(219) 922-8008
Live Entertainment, DJ's, and More!
For upcoming event information, click for details


Silver Bullet
100 N Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 663-7700
DJ, Karaoke, Live Music, Live Entertainment, and More!.
For upcoming event information, click for details


Social 219
2350 Cline Ave
Schererville, IN 46375
For upcoming event information, click for details


The Mill Bar & Grill
295 Melton Rd
Burns Harbor, Indiana
(219) 841-9475
For upcoming event information, click for details


The Room
8355 Indianapolis Blvd.
Highland, Indiana
(219) 838-5909
Great lineup of live music most weekends.
For upcoming event information, click for details


The Track Lounge
318 N Jackson St, Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 663-9838
For upcoming event information, click for details


True BBQ and Whiskey Bar
8940 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-2122
For upcoming event information, click for details


White Hawk Country Club Bar & River Rock Restaurant
1001 White Hawk Dr
Crown Point, Indiana
(219) 661-1300
For upcoming event information, click for details


White Rhino Bar & Grill
101 Joliet Street
Dyer, Indiana 46311
219-864-9200
Live Music, DJ, Dancing, and More!
For upcoming event information, click for details


Zodiac Cafe & Lounge
113 N Main St.
Crown Point, IN 46307
219-663-0303
Singer & Songwriter Nights, Comedy Nights, and More!
For upcoming event information, click for details

 

- Top 20 Outdoor Dining Spots in the Dunes
published by Dig the Dunes


BEVERLY SHORES
Bartlett’s Gourmet Grill
click for details


CHESTERTON

Duneland Pizza
click for details

Lemon Tree
click for details

Lucrezia (there's a second location in Crown Point)
click for details


LA PORTE

Spire Farm to Fork
click for details


MICHIANA SHORES

Stop 50 Wood Fired Pizzeria
click for details


MICHIGAN CITY

Bridges
click for details

Fiddlehead
click for details

Fire & Water (pictured above)
click for details

Overboard at the Marina
click for details

Tree House Cafe
click for details


MILLER

Wells Street Beach
click for details


NEW BUFFALO

Bentwood Tavern
click for details

Brewster’s
click for details

Casey’s
click for details

Stray Dog
click for details


PORTAGE

Bulldog on the Lake
click for details

Latitudes at Marina Shores
click for details


PORTER

Wagners Ribs
click for details


SAWYER

Greenbush
click for details


VALPARAISO

Sage
click for details


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- There is so much to do in Northwest Indiana! Some activities are seasonal and others are available year-round. Please check back to see new events added throughout the year!

YEAR-ROUND

Bowling and Indoor Skating
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Breweries and Wineries
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Casinos
click for details

Dog Parks
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Family Fun Centers
click for details

Live Entertainment Venues
click for details

Museums and Tours
click for details

Parks and Gardens
click for details

Theaters
click for details

Walk, Bike, Skate or Run- Trails
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SPRING & SUMMER

Car Shows
click for details

Concerts in the Park
click for details

Farmers Markets
click for details

Festivals
click for details

Fireworks
click for details

Garage Sales
click for details

Garden Walks
click for details

Golfing
click for details

Horseback Riding
click for details

Movies in the Park
click for details

Outdoor Dining in The Dunes
click for details

Public Beaches
click for details

Public Pools and Splash Pads
click for details

Blueberry Picking
click for details

Summer Sporting Events
click for details

Sail, Paddle, Float or Ride- Water Recreation
click for details

Great Fishing Spots
click for details

Paintball and Laser Tag
click for details

Runs / Races / Walks
click for details

Waterparks
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WINTER

Sledding
click for details

Ice Skating
click for details

 

- Club Bellaboo classes are full of fun little lessons, silly songs, messy art, fun games, creative moments, and interactive stories! The spring session will run April 19-May 10 on Thursdays from 10:15 to 11. With an adult, children will get to participate in 45 minutes of guided play and then stay and play for the remainder of the day! The first child is $64 and $15 for each additional child from the same family.

Bellaboo's Play and Discovery Center

Lake County Parks 219.769.7275 info@lakecountyparks.com

- Daily!

$5*/person til 5p (Trainers/Coaches $10*)

$10* 5p- close & on Sat/Sun 9a-2p (Sparta Sports Org League players & coaches $5 anytime)

See "Today's Schedule" for availability, click for details

Batting cages included when not reserved

Knockerballs Available $10 additional/person

*Annual Sparta Member/Registration required
($20 Individual/$40 Family) starting Nov 1st. Non-Member add $5. Make sure to upload your photo to your profile to have your member card printed! & Try the MemberMe+ available on your smartphone!

Sparta Dome

Sparta Dome 219.224.3663 info@spartadome.com

- Sparta Dome offers Toddler/Preschool Playtime ages 0-5, Tuesday-Thursday 9am-12pm for $5* per child/$3* per additional sibling. Schedule subject to change, check "Today's Schedule" under Home tab or click for details FREE for all currently registered LPG participants w/Family Membership!

*Annual Sparta Member/Registration required
($20 Individual/$40 Family) starting Nov 1st. Non-Member add $5. Make sure to upload your photo to your profile to have your member card printed! & Try the MemberMe+ available on your smartphone!

Sparta Dome

Sparta Dome 219.224.3663 info@spartadome.com

- South Shore Arts Spring Art Classes, Camps & Workshops begin on June 11.

Classes for Kids, Teens, Adults & Seniors!

Pottery, Drawing, Painting, Felting, Photography & more!

Munster, Crown Point & Hammond locations.


Register today!
(219) 836-1839 ext. 102
click for details

 

Kelly Freeman 2198361839x103 kelly@southshoreartsonline.org

- Garage Sales Are Listed In Date Order!

March 10

Community Garage Sale- HIGHLAND
click for details

Garage Sale / Card & Comic Show- HIGHLAND
click for details

Rummage Sale- CEDAR LAKE
click for details

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April 14

Indoor Garage Sale- HAMMOND
click for details

Spring Gigantic Indoor Garage Sale- VALPARAISO
click for details

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April 27

City Wide Yard Sale- PORTAGE
click for details

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April 28

Kid's Closet Sale- VALPARAISO
click for details

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May 3

Town Wide Garage Sale- ST. JOHN
click for details

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May 12

Community Garage Sale- HIGHLAND
click for details

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May 19

Cash for Clutter- MUNSTER
click for details

Garage Mahal- WHITING
click for details

Trash or Treasure Neighborhood Garage Sale-HOBART
click for details

2018 Schmidt Farms Annual Subdivision Garage Sale- CROWN POINT
click for details

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June 2

Kid's Garage Sale & Town Wide Garage Sale- DYER
click for details

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October 13

Community Garage Sale- HIGHLAND
click for details

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November 17

Community Garage Sale- HIGHLAND
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- 6th Annual Spring Jam Vendor & Craft Show- CROWN POINT
April 7
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Craft Show & Vendor Fair- HIGHLAND
April 14
click for details


Spring Fever Craft Show- SCHERERVILLE
April 14
click for details


Annual Spring Craft & Vendor Show- PORTAGE
April 21
click for details


6th Annual Spring Fling Vendor & Craft Show- SCHERERVILLE
April 29
click for details


Spring Fling Craft Show & Flea Market
April 29
click for details


2nd Annual Mother’s Day Vendor and Craft Show- MICHIGAN CITY
May 5
click for details


Spring Arts & Crafts/Business Fair- MUNSTER
May 5
click for details


3rd Annual Gov Fest- HAMMOMD
May 19
click for details


Summer Arts & Crafts/Business Fair- MUNSTER
August 18
click for details


Holiday Craft Show- SCHERERVILLE
November 3
click for details


17th Annual Holiday Shopping Spree & Craft Fair- DYER
November 17
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Craft Show & Vendor Fair- HIGHLAND
November 24
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Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair- MUNSTER
December 12
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Don't forget to check back as we are always updating this list! Happy Shopping!

 

- Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our list of things to do in Northwest Indiana April 27- April 29.

Chesterton- Porter Rotary Club Fish Fry- April 27
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HAMMOND

Park Rx Day Scavenger Hunt- April 29
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HIGHLAND

The Relics at R-Bar and Grill- April 28
click for details

Infinity With Pandora Rocks at The Room- April 28
click for details

Highland's 6th Annual St. Baldrick's- April 29
click for details

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HOBART

ROLLER DERBY DOUBLE HEADER: SPRING BREAKAGE- April 28
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MERRILLVILLE

Special Needs Spring Egg Hunt- April 28
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MICHIGAN CITY

The Last 5 Years- Musical- April 27
click for details

Dick Diamond and The Dusters- April 28
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SCHERERVILLE

Feast Your Face Party in the Park- April 27
click for details

Create-Your-Own-Pollinator-Garden- April 29
click for details

Strutting & Sipping Fashion Affair- April 29
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VALPARAISO

Kids Closet Sale- April 28
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Fun Things To Do Around NWI All Year Long!
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- A public education campaign sponsored by the Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Foundation in which children aged 8-18 to work with adult hosts-parents, grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.

 

- HOARDER'S PARADISE!

 

- This workshop is two Fridays; April 27 and May 4 for the new or current users of the "QuickBooks Online" version, who are interested in using the "Online" accounting Software. Keep up with your books wherever you are. QuickBooks Online's mobility puts robust tools in the palm of your hand via phone or tablet while keeping the office up-to-date of your activities simultaneously. Perfect for your industry, this workshop outlines the tools used most, every day. Online Topics include: Getting Started & Setting Up, Navigating QuickBooks, Recording Transactions, Reporting Tools and Expanding Usability. Participants receive class materials and instructor follow-up as well as a certificate of completion, which may assist in finding employment.

Purdue Technology Center of NWI

Lorri Feldt 219.644.3515 lfeldt@isbdc.org

- Annual Fish Fry tickets are on sale now. The Annual fish fry is held at Westchester Intermediate School at 1050 S. 5th St. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids 5-12 and free for kids under 5. Tickets are available for dine in or carry out. Tickets are on sale at the Duneland Chamber of Commerce, 220 Broadway- Chesterton, or from any Rotary member.

Westchester Intermediate School

Duneland Chamber of Commerce 219.926.5513 info@dunelandchamber.org

- April Showers ... Bring May Flowers!
Come join us for an evening of fun, laughter and painting.
Registration and pre-payment is required by April 20th.
All donations help Relay For Life.
Donation of $40.00 includes all supplies, light snacks and beverages.

***Please note location change from previous events,