Duneland Chamber Express, September 19, 2014

rot1Chesterton Police Department
Spaghetti Dinner Benefit
Friday, September 19 at 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Come out to Sand Creek Country Club for a spaghetti dinner benefiting Greg Duda who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in July 2014. Greg has been a reserve officer with Chesterton Police Department for 10 years. Live entertainment DJ, raffles and cash bar along with dinner. Tickets are $15 per person and kids under 12 are free! Tickets available at the door and at Porter Police Department.

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El Salto Mexican Restaurant
10 Year Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, September 20 at 4:00 pm

Come out and celebrate Chesterton's El Salto 10 year anniversary! There will be food and drink specials along with a live DJ, Folklorico Dancers and musical entertainment provided by "Highnoon Band". Check the website for more information.

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East Wind Studios
September Special!

Purchase any class card and receive a FREE 30 minute massage at East Wind Acupuncture. Free Tuesday Classes at 6:30 pm. September 23 is Beginner Yoga. Upcoming workshops include Sunday, September 21 from 3 - 6pm is Zen and Canvas; join Kathy Eckert from Canvas Escapes for an evening of artistic expression as you paint your own rendition of her piece "Moon". Snacks will be provided.

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Hot Diggity Dawg
Grand Opening for Hot Diggity Dawg Second Location!
Tuesday, September 23 at 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Today will be the last day of the hotdog cart for this season. Join Hot Diggity Dawg for their Grand Opening on Tuesday! The second Hot Diggity Dawg location will be at 119 S. Calumet, in Chesterton. A special thanks to David Wodrich for all of the support and advice! We are now accepting applications. Pick one up at the Hot Dog Cart, inside 119 S. Calumet or call 219.921.9272 and ask for Kim.

Rittenhouse Senior Living - Portage
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Tuesday, September 23 at 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Rittenhouse Senior Living of Portage will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Tuesday, September 23rd 4-6pm. Cost is $5.00 per person. Dine In or Carry Out available. Please RSVP to 219.764.2900. All proceeds will be donated to the Walk to End Alzheimer's.

Prompt Ambulance
Taste of Care
Thursday, September 25 at 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

The Lake County Taste of Care will be held Thursday, September 25 from 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm at the Avalon Manor in Merrillville. See Chefs compete and enjoy a taste of their wonderful foods! Vote for the People's Choice Award! Raffle prizes! Proceeds benefit Honor Flight Chicago and NW Indiana Veterans Build a partnership of Habitat for Humanity and NWI Veterans Action Council. For tickets please visit the website or call 219.510.4861.

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Chesterton Art Center
2 Day Plein Air Workshop

Mark VanderVinne will be teaching a 2-day painting workshop on September 26-27 (Fri & Sat) from 9-4 that will take place outdoors at the Dunes State Park. Participants will need to bring their own outdoor easel along with paints and related supplies. For more information, please check out the website. To register, call the Chesterton Art Center at 219.926.4711.

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Reins of Life
Fall Clean Up Day
Saturday, September 27 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Reins of Life will hold its annual Fall Clean-up Day on Saturday, September 27th. Bring your friends, family members and service organizations. We will be sprucing up around our facility in Michigan City to get it ready for the upcoming Dressage Show as well as the winter weather. Bring your favorite pair of work gloves, rake or cleaning supplies AND don't forget your friends, the more the merrier! Lunch will be served to our hungry helpers! If you have questions, call 574.232.0853. See you there!

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CrossPointe Christian Church
Free Community Fall Festival
Saturday, September 27 at 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Everyone is welcome to join us for our FREE fall festival! There will be pony rides, bounce houses, face painting, games, prizes, a hay ride, hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn, and plenty of free candy. Come out and join us at our new 17 acre campus. You won't want to miss this free, fun, family event! CrossPointe is located on the SE corner of Highways 49 & 6 in Liberty Township (across from The Courts).

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Frontline Foundations, Inc.
RV Raffle

The opportunity to win a Jayco Jay Flight Travel Trailer is here! The price of one raffle ticket is $50 and only 500 tickets will be sold! The Jayco Jay Flight Travel Trailer includes the premium amenities package consisting of a refrigerator, stove, shower, hot water heater, air conditioner, twin bunks, microwave and exterior awning at a suggested retail value of $13,136. The drawing will be held at Frontline's Third Annual Hooked on Art Festival on Saturday, September 27 at 3:30pm in Thomas Centennial Park. Raffle tickets are available for purchase from our Festival sponsors Lakeside Wealth Management (407 W. Indiana Ave in Chesterton) and Camp-Land RV (1171 Lions Dr. in Burns Harbor). Please call 219.728.1638 for more info.

Duneland Family YMCA
Become a Y Member This September

Continuing this September, the Duneland Family YMCA will offer a discounted Joiner's Fee to all new members throughout the month. The Joiner's Fee is usually $50. But, for September, the cost of the Joiner's Fee will depend upon the day you join. So hurry in to get your best rate! Call the Y for more information, 219.926.4204. Ask for Emily.

Miller Bakery Cafe
Mark Your Calendars for Our Upcoming Events

October 3 is First Friday where you can help support Lake St. merchants and enjoy food and drink features all day. October 11 is Historic Miller Bakery 73rd Birthday celebration from 5-10pm. October 24 is Chorus Angelorum pre-concert fixed-price dinner from 4-6:30pm. And November 1 is the rescheduled Journeyman Distillery Mad Men-Inspired Cocktail Dinner from 5-10pm. Now accepting reservations. Stay tuned for menu and details. Call 219.427.1446 for reservations.

The Field Station
9th Annual Golf Outing
Saturday, October 4

The Field Station is hosting it's 9th Annual Golf Outing. We are a non-profit preschool located within the National Park in Porter. The Field Station is committed to teaching young children about the natural world around them and providing the opportunity to experience nature like so many of us did when we were kids. We are currently seeking your support with Hole Sponsorships at various levels. Without our community's generous support, we would not be able to continue offering our unique preschool programs. Please contact GolfOuting@FieldStationKids.org for more information.

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Hungry Inc.
Open House
Tuesday, October 7 at 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Phil West, owner of Hungry INC. will be celebrating with an Open House and Ribbon Cutting at his store front, 539 Broadway, Chesterton, IN. Catering will be provided by Hungary, INC. and Hunter's Brewery will be on hand providing beer and wine. Phil invites all Chamber members to come and enjoy!

Community Prayer Breakfast
Monday, October 8 at 7:30 am - 9:00 am

For 13 consecutive years, the Duneland community has hosted a prayer breakfast patterned after the National Prayer Breakfast gatherings in Washington, DC. This year's speaker is Gary Varvel, syndicated cartoonist at the Indianapolis Star. Tickets are available at Anton Insurance, Duneland Chamber of Commerce, Duneland Family YMCA, The Chesterton Tribune and Duneland Resale in Chesterton, and at Anton Insurance in Valparaiso. The cost of the ticket is $20 each or $160 per table of 8. Checks can be made payable to CPB. If you have questions or would like to order tickets, please call 219.926.8681 or email CommunityPB2014@gmail.com.

Porter Regional Hospital
Presents Female Urinary Incontinence: It's No Laughing Matter
Wednesday, October 8 at 6:00 pm

While a hearty laugh may bring it on, urinary incontinence - the uncontrolled loss of urine from your bladder - is no laughing matter. Its symptoms can range from mild leaking after a cough or sneeze to uncontrollable wetting. Join Urologist Dr. Robert Lai to learn more about urinary incontinence, pelvic floor disorders and your best treatment options. The event will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 8 in the Community Room at Porter Regional Hospital, 85 East US Highway 6 in Valparaiso.

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The Town of Porter
Porter's Perfect Pint
Saturday, October 11 at 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Join us for our 4th Annual Beer Tasting and Silent Auction Fundraiser in Hawthorne Park in Porter. Have a great time as you help Porter's Fire Dept. and Parks Dept. Presented by Porter's own Pat's Liquors and Leroy's "Hot Stuff" the event is rain or shine under our giant tent. Enjoy a commemorative pint glass, door prizes, and samples from about 40 regional and national craft brewers, a silent auction, craft booths, food vendors and live music by Ronn Barany & John Derado. Click the link below for advance ticket sales only!

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Signature Products Inc.
Special Offer Through October 2014

If your company is planning to support Breast Cancer Awareness, here are some helpful products from Joel Sutlin and Signature Products, Inc. Full color process, multicolor spot, embroider, rhinestones and glitter on bags available! Offer ends October 31; 200 piece minimum. Call 219.926.9667 or visit the website today.

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Professional Building Services, Inc.
Celebrating 25 Years!

PBS is celebrating 25 years of building award winning projects! We specialize in the Design/Build and Construction Management method of construction delivery. With our extensive experience in commercial, industrial, religious and municipal projects, we can help you build your next project! Our team of experienced designers, builders and business management professionals are ready to provide a building solution for you.

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East Wind Acupuncture
Unresolved Health Issues?

Pain? Aches? Soreness? How about therapeutic massage? We have some of the top trained therapists in NW Indiana. We take the time to analyze the body to see what is truly causing your aches and pains. Call 219.395.9928 to schedule an appointment. Free Tuesday night classes. All classes are held at East Wind Studios at 6:30 pm.

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Chicago Street Theatre
Halloween Treats for Everyone!

Rehearsals are underway for both of CST's Halloween shows--Frankenstein and Scary Godmother! Reserve your spot now for Mary Shelly's classic horror tale and bring your whole family to the funky world of Jill Thompson's Fright-side in this all ages studio show. Meet horror movie icon Svengoolie when you buy tickets to our 3rd Annual Halloween Hullabaloo: Nightmare on Chicago Street on Saturday, November 1st.

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