TUESDAY,
May 21st
Book Chat- The Commoner by
John Burnham 10:30am Hobart Library reg 942-2243
www.lcplin.org.
Film- Fred Astaire & Leslie Caron in France, 1:30pm reg St
John Library, 365-5379,
www.lcplin.org.
Book Chat- Catch-22 by Joseph Heller, Bring your lunch! at
11:45am, Valparaiso Library, 462-0524,
www.pcpls.lib.in.us.
Family Cruise Night- Family Cruise Night- bring your cars,
trucks, cycle 4-8pm, food, prizes,
Southlake Auto Mall, 4191 E Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville,
800-421-9246.
ROI Networking referral group, 11:15 – 12:30 pm,
ENG Lending at 833 US Hwy 30 Suite 400, Schererville, 331-4533
www.roinetworkinginc.com
FREE Health Class: 6:30pm, please pre-register East
Wind Studios, 101 2nd St. Chesterton, 728-1647,
www.ewstudios.com
Intro to Yoga Classes, 9am, East Wind Studios, 101 2nd St.
Chesterton, 395-9928,
www.ewstudios.com
Meet Up, Helping the Homeless, round-table meeting to set
reachable goals, 6:30 pm, Living Hope Church, 9000 Taft,
Merrillville,
www.cafedivine.org , 769-7992.
Lets Play Chess, 4-6pm, open play in the game room
on second floor, Crown Point Library, 122 N. Main St.,
663-0270.
WEDNESDAY,
MAY 22
Book Chat- “Rules of Civility” by Amor
Towles, 7pm, . Dyer Library, reg 322-4731,
www.lcplin.org.
Book Chat- The Commoner by John Burnham,
6pm, Hobart Library reg 942-2243
www.lcplin.org.
Dance- 7:30pm, Duneland Ballroom, 436 Sand
Creek Dr, Chesterton 926-4838, FB,
www.dunelandballroom.com
Lunchtime cabaret- Songs of Andrew Lloyd
Webber, MOH Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave., Downtown Valparaiso,
www.mohlive.com
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.
SLICE- Snacks, Music & Worship, 6pm -
7:30, Bethany
Lutheran Church, FREE, 102 G St, LaPorte 362-3312
www.bethanylaporte.org.
Travel Film – Scotland, 7pm, Dyer Library,
reg 322-4731,
www.lcplin.org.
Sit & Stitch- 6:30pm, bring project & join
fun, St John Library, 365-5379,
www.lcplin.org.
Knit-A-Long,
10am – Noon, bring your latest knitting, share ideas
and tips, no reg. req, Portage Library, 2665 Irving St.,
Portage, 763-1508.
Basic Art Classes, call for
Reservation, 10am – 1pm, Hobart Arts League,
www.hobartarts.com ,
942-3824.
Bingo: The VFW 9323, 2750 Central Ave., Lake
Station, hosts bingo every Wednesday, Early bird is at 6
p.m., regular bingo starts at 7 p.m. Set-up is $17. Food is
extra., VFW 9323, 2750 Central Ave.,
Brenda (219)
962-6522.
Yoga, & Meditation
6:00 pm, & 7:00 pm, East Wind
Studios, 101 2nd street, Chesterton, 728-1647
www.ewstudios.com.
Oil/Acrylics Classes Begin,
pre-registration required, 1pm – 4pm, $16, Hobart
Arts League, 3850 Howard St., 942-3834
www.hobartarts.com.
ToastMasters, Valparaiso Library 6:45, 614-3982.
THURSDAY,
MAY 23rd
Book Chat- “Gone Missing” by Linda Castillo, 7pm,
Highland Library, 838-2394,
www.lcplin.org.
Blood Pressure Screening- 10-noon, Munster Library
836-8450, www.lcplin.org.
Book Chat- “Sister” by Rosamund LuPointon, 1:30pm, Munster
Library 836-8450, reg
www.lcplin.org.
Book Chat- “Rules of Civility” by Amor Towles, 10:15am,
Dyer Library, reg 322-4731, www.lcplin.org.
Spaghetti Dinner- 4-7pm, $6, raffle, American Legion, 2003
Indianapolis Blvd, Whiting, 659-0125.
Book Chat- Imagine: How Creativity Works by Jonah Lehrer,
6:30pm, 2665 Irving St., Portage, 763-1508,
www.pcpls.lib.in.us/portage.html, 2665 Irving St, 763-1508,
www.pcpls.lib.in.us.
Farmers Market- Schererville, 3-8pm (through Sept 26th)
865-5530
www.schererville.org.
Health Lecture: 5:00pm Breast Cancer Dr. Charisa Spoo,
Radiology; Dr. Richard Browne, General Surgery, Bone Density
Screen 4:30-5pm & 6-6:30pm, Portage YMCA, 764-7217.
Mixed Media Classes, Every Thursday 9am-Noon Fees $ 65 per month per
session(members) $21 Non-members, Hobart Arts League, 942-3834,
www.hobartarts.com.
Thursday Threaders, bring your own crafts,
work on your own craft project while enjoying the company of
others, 10:30 am,
Griffith Library, 838-2825.
www.lcplin.org
Front Porch Open Mic, $3.50 per
person, 8pm, Front Porch Music, 505 E Lincolnway, Enter In Rear,
Downtown Valparaiso,
464-4700,
www.frontporchmusic.com
Yoga Classes, 6:00 pm, East Wind Studios, 101 2nd St.
Chesterton, 395-9928, www.ewstudios.com.
True Acoustic Night + Potluck, Every Thursday at Paul Henry's
Art Gallery, 416 Sible y, 7-11pm, $5 Hammond,
www.paulhenrysart.com 932-0165.
Merrillville Breakfast Kiwanis, Come join us on Thursday mornings
from 7:15am - 8:30am, Come catch the spirit of volunteerism. contact
Mary Jane at
219-934-6318 x.239.
MONDAY, MAY
31
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.
Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale, 9am - 9pm, Lighthouse
Place, Michigan City, 879-6506.
www.premiumoutlets.com
Native American Camp- Planting the Garden, 10-4pm,
free, Buckley Homestead, Hendricks Rd, Lowell,
www.lakecountyparks.com. |
FRIDAY,
MAY 24th
Memorial Weekend Sidewalk Sale- Lighthouse Outlet Mall,
Michigan City, 879-6506.
Sunset/Moonrise Walk- 8pm, meet at Beach Pavilion
to venture to Trail 3, Indiana Dunes State Park, 866-622-6746
www.interpretiveservices.in.gov.
Workshop- Intro to Alzheimers, 10am, Advanced
Issues, light lunch, noon, Central Library, Merrillville,
register 888-303-0180
www.lcplin.org.
Munster Plant & bulb Sale- Munster Garden Club,
8-2pm, 1101 Oriole Dr, across from Frank Hammond School, garden
walk tickets for sale, Munster, 864-9025 or 924-0022.
Wildflower Walk- 9:30am, free, ages 10+, Gibson
Woods, 6201 Parrish, Hessville, register 844-3188.
Play- “A View from the Bridge” (through June 8)
8pm, $18,$15 seniors, 154 W Chicago St, Valparaiso, 464-1636,
www.chicagostreet.org.
ADSNI Class, Alzheimer’s & Dementia, 10am – 11:30,
lunch provided, Lake County Library, as well as Noon – 1:30,
789-2470.
SATURDAY, MAY 25th
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.htm
for more information.
Memorial Day Weekend Craft Fair, 9am - 4pm,
First Christian Church, 704 Joliet St., Dyer, proceeds
benefit NWISOS that makes and sends care packages, lots
of vendors,
nwisos@yahoo.com 865-6646.
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.
Play- “A View from the Bridge” (through June 8)
8pm, $18,$15 seniors, 154 W Chicago St, Valparaiso,
464-1636,
www.chicagostreet.org.
Hawk Hike- 10am, Grab your binoculars for 45min
stroll in search of our local Red-shouldered Hawks, meet
at Nature Center Indiana Dunes State Park, 866-622-6746
www.interpretiveservices.in.gov.
Nature Photo Program- learn advice from Nature,
3-4pm meet at Nature Center Indiana Dunes State Park,
866-622-6746
www.interpretiveservices.in.gov.
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.
Concert- Jim Hurst, 8pm, $12, 505 E Lincolnway,
Valparaiso, 464-4700,
www.frontporchmusic.com.
Vendor & Craft Fundraiser- Jump Into Summer –
9-2pm, $1, Zumba demo, Music, smile balloons and face
painting, Avalon Manor, first hundred shoppers get a
gift bag, raffle, hundreds of vendors, 3550 US30,
Merrillville, eventsbytiffaney@gmail.com.
www.vend4acause.com
Workshop- Hoosier River Watch Workshop to monitor
streams, 9:30- 5pm ages 18+ reg by May 22, 844-3188,
Gibson Woods, 6201 Parrish Ave, Hessville,
www.lakecountyparks.com.
Native American Camp- Planting the Garden, 10-4pm,
free, Buckley Homestead, Hendricks Rd, Lowell,
www.lakecountyparks.com.
Mind, Body & Spirit Health Expo- healers, massage,
jewelry, face painting, 10-3pm, FB, Elks Lodge, 3580 W
61 St, Hobart, motherburks8@gmail.com. (please confirm)
Trillium Woods Nursery Plant Sale- 8-3pm,
Hostas, Tree Peonies + More, 1310 Lake Dr, Chesterton
(219) 926-7990.
Dance Party- Rhumba Lessons, and then open
dancing, 7pm, $10, 769 Madison St, Crown Pt, 613-6069,
www.madisonstreetdancehall.com.
Style-A-Thon Fundraiser, Noon – 6pm, cost for cuts
are donated to two ladies in need, “Studio 4 Salon,” 420
N. Broad St., Griffith, IN 922-4444,
www.studio4salonspa.com
Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale, 9am - 9pm, Lighthouse
Place, Michigan City, 879-6506.
Murder Mystery Dinner, "Last Will & Testament of a
Millianaire," Ignoffo's Italian Bistro, Lincolnway &
Monroe St., Downtown LaPorte, 6:30, $40 per person,
includes a buffet and all night of entertainment,
219-575-7399.
SUNDAY,
MAY 26th
Bird Hike-
8:30am, Grab your binoculars for 1hr, meet at Campground
Gate, Indiana Dunes State Park, 866-622-6746,
www.interpretiveservices.in.gov.
Star Walk- 9pm Meet at Beach Pavilion east side
Indiana Dunes State Park, 866-622-6746.
Chat- discuss reforms in Myanmar 6:30pm Highland
Library, 838-2394,
www.lcplin.org.
Wetlands festival- 6am-3pm, see May 25 above
Native American Camp- see May 25.
Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale, 9am - 9pm, Lighthouse
Place, Michigan City, 879-6506.
www.premiumoutlets.com
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