What�s Up in Michiana
Week of August 18, 2026
American Heart Walk
A non-competitive walk to raise money to fight America�s No. 1 killer-Heart Disease. on Sat., Sept. 28, 2002, 8 a.m. (register) 9 a.m. (walk). Rain or shine, at St. Patrick�s County Park Laurel Rd., North of Auten, South Bend, IN. Company Teams are our most popular walkers, but everyone is welcome to participate! For more information call the American Heart Association office at (574)-258-4018.
Madison Center and Hospital
In response to a number of requests, Madison Center will present a �repeat engagement� of the FREE Community Lecture on �Children and Anxiety� presented by Madison Center for Children Therapist and On-Site Program Coordinator Steven Bright LCSW. The presentation will be held on Fri., Sept. 6, 2002. This presentation will be held in the Madison Meeting Rooms, 403 E. Madison Street, South Bend, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch is provided, and the public is welcome to attend. In order to provide adequate seating and lunch arrangements, however, we request that attendees RSVP to 574-283-1111 by Mon., Sept. 2, 2002.
Rummage Sale
The Willow Creek United Methodist Church, 14010 East Jefferson Road, Mishawaka, Indiana will have a rummage sale (sponsored by the United Methodist Women) on Friday, August 23 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and on Saturday, August 24 from 9 a.m. to noon. Saturday is $ Bag Day.
Old-Tyme MusicFest
For the third year in a row, the Village of Three Oaks is hosting �An Old-Tyme MusicFest,� and all-day open-air concert featuring some of the area�s finest acoustic musicians. Scheduled for Sat., Aug. 31, at Dewey Cannon Park, the program begins at noon and continues until 7 p.m. For more information about MusicFest, contact Ernie Hollender at (616) 756-2032 or Jon Vickers at (616) 756-3522.
Folk Art Fair 2002
A serious outsider art lover�s dream, the eight annual Outsiders Outside: Outside, Self-Taught, Folk Art Fair will take place Labor Day weekend, August 30-September 1 at the converted schoolhouse gallery and tented one-acre field of the Judith Racht Gallery, 13707 Prairie Road, Harbert, MI. The opening night party will take place Fri., Aug. 30 6-9 p.m. EST. For further information, contact the Judith Racht Gallery, Harbert, MI (616) 469-1080.
Reigning Cats and Dogs
People considering a pet for their family can learn about certain breeds of dogs and cats through area rescue groups from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sat., Aug. 24, at Reigning Cats & Dogs in Granger Commons. Reigning Cats and Dogs, the area�s largest breed-specific specialty gift store, is located in Granger Commons at 12634 SR 23. contact Lou Putnam, Top Dog, at 219-273-2727 for more information regarding this event.
Valparaiso University
Registration for fall semester classes in Valparaiso University�s Graduate Division and College of Adult Scholars in underway. Registration takes place Monday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Kretzmann Hall Room 116. Classes begin Aug. 27. New students must complete an application for admission prior to registration. for more information or to learn more about available classes, visit the Office of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education in Kretzmann Hall room 116 or call (219) 464-5313.
18th Annual Kee Boon Mein KAA Pow Wow
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi will host the 18th Annual Kee Boon Mein KAA Pow Wow at St. Patrick�s County Park on August 31st & September 1st, 2002. American Indian food, arts, crafts & contest dancers from across North America. For more information call 574-287-0967 or [email protected].
Bonneyville Mill Baking Contest
Dust off that recipe box and turn on that oven! The 2002 Bonneyville Mill Baking contest will be held on Sat., Sept. 14th at Bonneyville Mill County Park. The contest is sponsored by the Elkhart County Park & Recreation Department during the Bonneyville Mill Celebration September 14th & 15. Bonneyville Mill County Park is located 2-1/2 miles southeast of Bristol, Indiana on County Rod 131 south of State Road 120 and north of County Road 8. For more information please call (574) 535-6458 or (574) 825-9324.
LaPorte County Antique Show
Rain or shine the LaPorte County Antique Show�s third show of the season will be Sun., Sept. 8 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds in LaPorte, IN. Admission to the show is $4 and children under 12 are free. The largest antique show in Northern Indiana has four buildings and outside dealers featuring: toys, military items, cameras, pottery, books, linens, furniture, elegant glass, lamps, primitives, postcards, dolls, and victorian items. There is ample free parking. Information about the LaPorte County Antique Show is directed to 219-778-2892 and the website: www.olddoodads.com. A toll free number 1-800-634-2650 at the LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau is available for information about overnight accommodations. Easy access to the fairgrounds from Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin and Ohio is provided by state highways (Hwy. 2 west), interstate (I-94) and the Indiana Toll Road (I-80-90) the fairgrounds are located on the west side of LaPorte at 2581 West Indiana 2 in Laporte, IN.
Spaghetti Supper
Faith United Methodist Church is hosting a Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser, on Fri. Aug. 23 from 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Adults $5.50 in advance, $6 at the door; children 5-12 $3. Call the church office today to purchase your tickets! 288-1777. Faith United Methodist Church is located at 802 E. Ewing Ave., South Bend, IN.
The Wizard Of Oz. Festival
The Westchester Public Library and the Duneland Working Women Scholarship Fund will benefit from this year�s Munchkinland Market Days Festival. Along with the fund raising are three days of celebrity autograph parties, storytellers, collectible hunting, food, fun and frolic during the 8th annual Munchkinland Market Days held in cooperation with the 21st annual Chesterton Wizard of Oz Festival. The events are Sept. 20, 21 & 22.. Free festival event guides are being offered this year for the 8th Annual Munchkinland Market Days. Send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Munchkinland Guide, 109 East Yellow Brick Road, Chesterton, IN 46304. The Yellow Brick Road Gift Shop & Oz Fantasy Museum is at the corner of State Route 49 and the Indiana Tool Road, two miles south of Chesterton. The Duneland Chamber of Commerce provides free shuttle bus service from the Wizard of Oz. Festival downtown to Munchkinland Market Days at the Yellow Brick Road. Busses run every half hour on Saturday and Sunday.
Buchanan Library
A used book sale will be held in the front lobby of the New Buchanan District Library on Sat., Aug. 24, during the Buchanan Fest. The sale, which is sponsored by the Friends of the Buchanan Library, will feature hundreds of hardcover and paperback books for both children and adults at very reasonable prices. Sale hours are set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The new Buchanan District Library is located at the corner of Front St. and Days Ave in downtown Buchanan. All proceeds of the sale will go to benefit the library.
Nappanee Missionary Church
will host gospel singers Ric and Sara in concert on Sun., Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. Ric and Sara Brummett have been recording and traveling in ministry together since their marriage in 1998. Senior Pastor, Dave Engbrecht, invites the public to attend this evening of gospel music, The Nappanee Missionary Church is located two miles north of Nappanee on State Road 19 at County Road 50. For more information call the church at 574-773-7773.
Carrie Newcomer To Perform
One of the stars of modern folk music, Elkhart native Carrie Newcomer is a musician/poet with both feet planted firmly on the ground and a deep spiritual core. On Sat., Aug. 24, at 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. she and pianist Winton Reynolds will plant their feet on home ground when she returns to LVD�s Concert Hall, Middlebury, IN, for two performances. LVD�s concert Hall is located at 54738 County Road 43, Middlebury, IN Tickets are $10 for adults and children. For more information or reserved seating, call 219-825-7785.
Forever Learning Institute
There is definitely and advantage to being age fifty or over; If you live in the Michiana area you are eligible to take classes at Forever Learning Institute. Early registration for classes is going on now at the school located at 308 S. Scott St. on the near West Side of downtown South Bend. Also, ask about the new classes for this fall. Students can sign up early by coming in to the school in the morning 9 a.m. to 12 noon Monday through Friday now through September 6 except Labor Day. September 9-11, registration volunteers will be on hand from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to assist students. Classes begin Thursday, Sept. 12. Tuition costs are $40 for one 9-12 week regular on-campus course, $65 for tow courses and $85 for three or more courses. This program welcomes seniors from all faiths and ethnic backgrounds. Partial scholarships are also available for seniors experiencing financial difficulty. For information on where to obtain a course catalog, prospective students can call (574) 282-1901. Forever Learning Institute is sponsored by Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center and other community partners.
Tutor Recruitment
Tutor training classes begin on Sept. 10. The Literacy Council of St. Joseph County will conduct a tutor training course beginning Sept. 10. Upon completion of the 15 hour course, you will become certified to assist adults learning to read, write and speak English. Call the Literacy Council at 235-6113 to request more information. The training courses will be held September 10, 17, 19, 24 and 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Battell Center, 904 N. Main St. Mishawaka, IN. There is a $25 fee to cover the cost of books and supplies.
Beginning Experience
a weekend for separated, divorced and widowed men and women, is scheduled for Sept. 27-29, 2002 at Lindenwood Retreat Center, Donaldson, Indiana. This weekend fee is $150.00. To guarantee participation, reservations need to be received by Sept. 10, 2002. For a registration form, or further information, you may write: Beginning Experience, P.O. Box 461, South Bend, IN 46624-0461� or contact: Nancy Kemp, 3316 E. Jefferson Sq., South Bend, IN 46615 (574) 233-2132. IN Elkhart County, call (574) 262-2886. In Lane and Porter Counties, call (574) 865-2442. Michigan residents may call (269) 684-0882.
AARP Meeting
Thurs., Aug. 22, 2002, the Marshall County Chapter of AARP will meet in the Laramore Room in the Plymouth, In. Public Library. At 9 a.m. the free Red Cross Blood Pressure Clinic begins the mornings activities. At 10 a.m. the program, business and social times begin; with refreshments following. Mr. Stacey Creasy, of the Pilot-News, will be the featured speaker. Remember to register upon arrival for door prize.
Power Wheelchairs Available
Miracle on Wheels makes available Power (Electric) wheelchairs to non-ambulatory Senior Citizens (65 years old & up) usually at no out-of-pocket expense if they qualify. No deposit required. This service may also be available to the permanently disabled of of any age. Please call 1-800-749-8778 or visit our web site at www.durablemedical.com for more information on the details of this program.
Terrifying, Scary
Quit Your Job! Get On With Your Calling sm is the stark autumn back to work message of workshops at two local institutions of continuing education. The Holistic Alliance will host this startling program in St. Joseph, Michigan on Saturday, September 7, 2002, beginning at 9:00 a.m. for Level 1 and 1:30 p.m. for Level 2, ending at 4:30 p.m. Then Lindenwood Conference and Retreat Center will host a repeat of the same programs in Donaldson, Indiana (8 miles outside of Plymouth) on Saturday, September 28, 2002, at the same times. �Finding our calling in or out of our present work is a terrifying thing� said workshop leader, Douglas D. Germann, Sr. �Once we catch a view of our larger selves, it won�t let go of us till we do our bigger work.� Level 1 is the basic work of finding out who we are..and discarding who we are not. Level 2 is for those who have completed Level 1 and who are ready to create their future and take the scary step of giving themselves to it. More information and reservations are available from www.FootprintsintheWind.com or by calling 800-545-3684.
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