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FESTIVALS AND EVENTS IN THE NORTHWEST INDIANA AREA  . . .
ONGOING: EVERY SATURDAY
   Farmer’s Markets:
Chesterton European Market, Crown Point, Riverside Market (Michigan City) Michigan City Farmer’s Market, Valparaiso, Miller Beach, Whiting, Highland, and LaPorte. (most markets are from 8am – 1pm.) Go to www.panoramanow.com/Festivals_Farmers_Markets.


SATURDAY, MAY 11TH
   Explore the South Shore-
Family Fun activities, Games, giveaways, entertainment, 11-3pm, 80/94 & Kennedy Ave, Hammond, 989-7979 www.explorethesouthshore.com.
   Womens Expo- 10-2pm, 3580 W 61st Ave, please bring food pantry item, over 50 vendors, crafters, door prizes, Hobart Elk’s Lodge, 3580 W 61 Ave, 510-5418 www.hobartjaycees.com

   Art in the Garden, 10-5pm, $10, Taltree Arboretum, 450W 100N, Valparaiso, 462-0025, www.taltree.org.
  Bridal Show- 10-1pm, LaPorte Library, 904 Indiana Ave, 362-5156, www.laportelibrary.org.
  
2nd Saturdays Wine and Brew Walk, 5-7pm, downtown LaPorte, seven restaurants with free tastings of special local wines and brews, presented by the LaPorte Chamber, 362-3178, www.lpchamber.com
 WEDNESDAY MAY 15, 2013
  Healthy Chocolate Tasting-
do your antioxidants make you smile? (see ad for more info) 6:30pm, Service Doctor, 5150 E Hwy 30, Merrillville, Rsvp Suggested via Email: robinnews@yahoo.com. Or 630-824-8474. www.chocolatebenefits.net 
SATURDAY MAY 18, 2013
  Sale- Junk in the Trunk
& indoor book sale, outdoor spots $10 (bring your own tables) 9-3pm, Lunch available, First Presbyterian Church, Portage, 6225 Lute Rd, 762-4914.
SATURDAY MAY 18, 2013
 
 
Alzheimer's & Dementia Walk, 8:30am -1:30pm, Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point, 8:30am, 219-789-2470. ADSNI, affiliated with Alzheimer's Foundation of America, is to bring help and hope to families of those with Alzheimer's and Dementia disease.
www.alz-nic.org  Click here to see video

  Spring Out TO Sunset Kite Fest- music, live entertainment, Frisbee dog demo, 10-3pm, vendors, $5 per car, Sunset Hill Farm Park, Valparaiso-548-0219 www.portercountyparks.org.
  Spring Plant Sale- Duneland Garden Club, 9-12, Chesterton Library Parking Lot, next to European Market.
  Garage Mahal, 9am - 3pm, over 200 homes participating, maps available, located around the corner of 119th Street and Indianapolis Blvd. downtown Whiting, presented by the Whiting Robertsdale Chamber of Commerce, 13th Annual, 659-0292.
SUNDAY MAY 19, 2013
   Shopping Affair Vendor & Craft Show- 10am-4pm, Upscale Vendors & Crafters, Raffle Prizes, Entertainment, Cash Bar Free gift bags to first 100 Shoppers, $1 donation to the Humane Society, Patrician Banquet center, Rt 30 Schererville, Indiana 741-0435.

WEDNESDAY MAY 22, 2013
  Fashion Show
- Dancing Through the Decades with Elizabeth Fashions, dinner, vendors, champagne, silent auction, 5:30pm, $50, to benefit Parkinsons, Avalon Manor, Merrillville, 322-8772.
Fashion Show- Dancing Through the Decades with Elizabeth Fashions, dinner, vendors, champagne, silent auction, 5:30pm, $50, to benefit Parkinsons, Avalon Manor, Merrillville, 322-8772.
SATURDAY MAY 25 & 26th 2013
  Festival- Wetlands festival
- Wolf Lake Bi-State Wetlands, Wind & Water, canoeing, fishing, kite flying, archery, wind surfing, restoration activities, bike-a-thon & walk-a-thon, 9-6pm, 2405 Calumet Ave, Hammond, 933-7149, www.wolflakeinitiative.org.
SATURDAY MAY 25, 2013
   Opening Weekend-
12-5pm, entrance fees & fares, Hesston Steam Museum & Railroads, ride through woods, 1201 E 1000 N, LaPorte, 778-2783, www.hesston.org.
   Zoo Birthday- join the party, 11-3pm, Washington Park Zoo, 1150 Lake Shore Dr, Michigan City, 874-1410.
   Chesterton Cruise Night, Last Saturdays, 5-9:30pm, Thomas Centennial park, 2nd and Broadway, Family fun, all kinds of cars, vintage, sport, muscle, and foreign.
  La Porte Cruise-In @ Staples Parking Lot, On Hwy. 2, Eastside of La Porte, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. (In the area: Wings, Etc., McDonalds, Subway, Burger King, Cato’s Fashions & Walmart) John @ 219-363-9746 or Jeff @ 219-362-6958.
Native American Camp- Planting the Garden, 10-4pm, free, Buckley Homestead, Hendricks Rd, Lowell, www.lakecountyparks.com.
   Vendor & Craft Fundraiser- Jump Into Summer – 9-2pm, $1, Avalon Manor, 3550 US30, Merrillville, eventsbytiffaney@gmail.com . www.vend4acause.com
  Memorial Weekend Sidewalk Sale- Lighthouse Outlet Mall, Michigan City, 879-6506.
MONDAY MAY 27, 2013 Memorial Day
  Trail Run- Extreme
12K 9am & Kid’s 1k 8:15am, $15-30, Imagination Glen Park, 2275 McCool Rd, Portage, reg 286-3606, www.extramileco.com.

WEDNESDAY MAY 29, 2013
  Best of the Northwest Expo
– Improving Your Health, Business & Home Starts Here - 4 – 7pm, free, meet local business & organizations, Radisson Star Plaza, US 30, Merrillville, 769-8180 www.crossroadschamber.org.
SATURDAY JUNE 1, 2013
  Vendor Craft Show-
9-3pm, lunch available, Bonner Senior Center, 5800 Lexington Ave, Portage, 759-1548.
  Celebration of Wildlife – 1-5pm, Sunset Hill Park, Valparaiso, food, vendors, Frog Hunt, a family event that highlights not only native and exotic wildlife, but adds a special day to showcase the efforts of the animal shelter. 465-3586, www.celebratewildlife.org 
SATURDAY JUNE 1, 2013
  La Porte Cruise-In
@ Staples Parking Lot, On Hwy. 2, Eastside of La Porte, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. (In the area: Wings, Etc., McDonalds, Subway, Burger King, Cato’s Fashions & Walmart) John @ 219-363-9746 or Jeff @ 219-362-6958.
  Car Show- 8-4pm, door prizes, raffles, food, music, swap area, car corral, arts & crafts, $5, kids 12 & under free w/paid adult, $25 pre entry by 5/15, Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point, www.regionalstreeters.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8th
  La Porte's Official CRUISE NIGHT
2013, (Sponsored by the Michiana Antique Auto Club, Inc)6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Central Time, (weather permitting) in Downtown La Porte, Open to vehicles 20 years and older, $10.00 per vehicle to cover for police security downtown, Dash Plaques (first 300 cars) Register at the La Porte County Fairgrounds on
State road 2 West between 3:30 and 5:30 PM, (NO RAIN DATE BECAUSE OF PARADE PERMIT) Approved stickered vehicles only allowed on cruise route, For more info: Kathy/Jerry (219) 326-8365, Dan (219) 363-0037



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