What�s Up in Michiana
Week of October 13, 2026
St. Anthony Craft Bazaar
St. Anthony DePadua Parish is sponsoring its Tenth Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar on Sat., Nov. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the school auditorium on the corner of E. Jefferson Blvd. & Ironwood Dr. in South Bend. A bake sale & lunch will also be available.
Ladies Auxiliary
of VFW Post 360 announces their 65th anniversary to be held on Sat., Oct. 19, beginning with cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner at6 6 p.m., and program at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple. Call 255-4125 for tickets.
Valparaiso University
Two etchings and a photograph recently donated to Valparaiso University by Chicago-based artists will be on display beginning Oct. 25 at the University�s Brauer Museum of Art. The works will be on display through Jan. 12, 2003. For more information please call 219-464-5114.
Holiday Bazaar
at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 225 E. Haney Ave., South Bend, on Sat., Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds to support missionary and building funds.
Krasl Art Center
Shoppers will find an exciting new world gift art when the 2002 HollyMarket opens Tues., Oct. 22nd at the Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Boulevard, St. Joseph, MI. the HollyMarket is on a New Date this year. This year�s HollyMarket will again have the effect of an indoor art fair. The Market takes places Oct. 22-26. The hours are Tues., Oct. 22, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wed. through Sat., Oct. 23-26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. HollyMarket will also offer Soup�s On, featuring homemade soups and breads served in the gallery from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p..m., Tuesday through Friday, Oct. 22-25th. The cost is $4.00. On Sat., Oct. 26, a sandwich lunch, provided by Fireside Inn, will be offered for $5.50 between 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information call the Krasl Art Center at 269-983-0271.
St. Joseph County Parks
will be hosting a series of public meetings to provide the opportunity for input on the department�s five-year Master Plan. The meetings will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. at the following dates and locations.
�Wed. Oct. 23 at Bendix Woods County Park, State Road 2, New Carlisle
�Thurs., Oct. 24 at St. Patrick�s County Park, Laurel Road, South Bend
�Mon. Oct. 28 at Ferretti/Baugo Creek County Park, Ash Rd, Osceola. For more information about the Master Plan process and the public meetings, contact John Berkebile, Parks Director, 574-277-4828.
Auditions For Holiday Show
Elkhart Civic Theatre is holding open auditions for it�s annual holiday revue, �A Season�s Serenade� at 5 p.m. Sun. Oct. 27, and at 7 p.m. Mon., Oct. 28, at the historic Bristol Opera House, located in Bristol, Indiana. Eight men and eight women, from age 16 and up, are needed, in all vocal ranges. Auditioners are to prepare a short portion (32 bars) of their favorite holiday song. An accompanist will be provided, or auditioners may bring their own taped accompaniment. Also, a very simple dance/movement routine will be taught. All auditioners are to come with a complete listing of personal conflicts, for casting and rehearsal scheduling purposes. The show is being directed by Randy Zonker (Elkhart), with Sheryl Noblitt (Elkhart) as vocal director, Amy Boesen (Goshen) as choreographer, and Miriam Houck (Mishawaka) as accompanist. Performances of �A Season�s Serenade, 2002� are December 12, 13, 14, 15 at the Bristol Opera House.
�Count Dracula�
The award-winning Elkhart Civic Theatre opens the Ted Tiller adaptation of the timeless thriller, Count Dracula, at 8 p.m. Fri., Oct. 25, for a three weekend run at the historic Bristol Opera House, located in Bristol, IN. Performances of Count Dracula continue at 8 p.m. October 26 and November 1, 2; 8,9; at 8 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 31 (Halloween); and at 5 p.m. Sun., November 3. Tickets are $12 for adults; $10 for students or senior citizens (aged 62 & over). Ticket sales for Count Dracula are available by phoning Elkhart Civic Theatre, Monday through Friday, except holidays, from 3 to 7 p.m. at (574) 848-4116. Advance reserve tickets are payable with Visa, MasterCard or Discover by phone. Remaining tickets, if available, for that date�s performance, can be purchased by cash or check at the box office, which opens 45 minutes before curtain. Elkhart Civic Theatre cannot admit babies or toddlers.
Let�s Go On A Night Hike
The forest and fields have much to offer after the sun goes down. Join a park interpreter on a hike into the darkness to discover the sights and sounds of the natural world at night. We�ll call for owls, listen for coyotes, and use all of our senses to enjoy the night. This program is intended for adults at least 16 years of age. Pre-registration is required by Oct. 14. to register call 574-654-3155. Fee: $2 per person. The hike will take place on Wed. Oct. 16, 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Patrick�s County Park/Brown Barn.
Lindenwood Workshop
Registrations are now being taken for the program, Quiet Day of Reflection: The Wisdom of the Hasidic Tales, to beheld at Lindenwood Retreat Center in Donaldson. The program is scheduled for Mon., Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST. The program fee is $20 and includes lunch. Registration deadline is Mon., Oct. 14. For more information or to register, contact Lindenwood at 574-935-1780 weekdays for email: [email protected].
Rellim Tour Cancelled
Clear Channel Entertainment today announces that The Rellim Tour featuring Filter has been cancelled. The show was scheduled to take place at The Vogue on October15 at 9 p.m. Tickets purchased can be returned to the point of purchase for a full refund. Filter wants to apologize to all of their fans who have bought tickets for upcoming concerts, particularly for the Rellim Tour dates which were due to start this week. For more information please visit: www.cc.com or www.rellimtour.com.
Annual Pork Chop Dinner
Delicious meals are in store for everyone at the First Presbyterian Church�s annual pork chop dinner. The church is located at 401 North Walnut Street, in Plymouth (two blocks west of Michigan Street and one block South of Jefferson street). all dinners will be served at a drive thru, located at the side of the church, between the hours of 4 and 7 p.m. Take home dinners will consist of the famous smoked pork chop prepared by Pork Chop Charlie, baked potato, green beans, applesauce and dessert. Tickets are $7 each and are available from any church member or by calling the church office at 936-3619. Tickets are also available at the drive-thru but advance sales will be appreciated.
Ramada Wagon Wheel Theatre
Two of country music�s newest rising start will take the stage at the Ramada Wagon Wheel Theatre, Cyndi Thomson and Blake Shelton will be in concert together on Sat., Oct. 26, 2002. Performances are at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $32 each to here Thomson and Shelton at the Wagon Wheel Theatre. Other concerts scheduled at the Ramada Wagon Wheel Theatre include: The Platters & The Coasters, November 9 and the Electric Amish on November 16, and The Diamonds on December 31st. Coming to the theatre in 2003, audiences can hear Rascal Flatts, January 11, 2003, Aaron Tippin on January 25th, Trick Pony on February 15th, Sawyer Brown, March 7, 2026 and just scheduled Phil Vassar, March 15th. Coach Bob Knight will speak on April 12 and the concert season ends on May 3, 2026 with the Oak Ridge Boys. For tickets to hear Cyndi Thomson and Blake Shelton call 574-267-8041, toll free 866-823-2618 or visit us on the worldwide web at www.wagonwheeltheatre.com.
Wednesday Night Dance Party
South Bend�s newest night club, The Palace Nightclub & Playhouse, presents each and every Wednesday the �Wednesday Night Dance Party� from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. admission is just $5.00! Each Wednesday come and enjoy the water fountains and spend a relaxing evening dancing under the stars on our glass domed dance floor. We will be playing dance music from the 40�s to the 80�s and more. We will move you to Swing, rock & Roll, Cha Cha and Waltz. Wednesday is for coupled or single persons. We are open to the public and everyone is welcome. The Palace is located at the south end of the North Village Mall on Us 31/33N (also known as 933N) at Darden Road. For questions, call 574-243-5334.
South Bend MS Walk�
The next South Bend MS Walk� is scheduled for Sat., May 10, 2026 at the College Football Hall of Fame. Now that the date is set, the Walk Planning Committee is seeking new committee members and potential corporate sponsors for the event. The 2002 walk, held on May 18th, raised a total of $44,557, which is more than double the previous year�s fundraising total. Sixty percent of the proceeds benefit local programs for people with MS, and 40% goes to research to help find a cure. For more information about the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or the South Bend MS WalkR, call (219) 322-6772 or 1-800-FIGHT-MS, or visit them online at www.msindiana.org.
Harbor Light Hospice
will be holding its volunteer orientation on Sat., Oct. 19 in South Bend. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer is invited to attend. For more information, please contact: Lynn Smith, volunteer coordinator at 574-232-5501 or 1-800-237-4242.
The Best Of John Williams At The Movies!
Relive all the emotions from your favorite movies at the first Pop! concert of the season, featuring �The Best Of John Williams at the Movies,� and guest conductor Jeff Tyzik! This concert will feature scores from famous movies such as Harry Potter & The Sorcerer�s Stone, Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T., Star Wars (all of the!), Born On the 4th of July, Jurassic Park, Schindler�s List, and Saving Private Ryan. The concert, sponsored by Bayer, will be held on Sat., Oct. 19, 2002, at 8 p.m. in the Morris Performing Arts Center, and National City Bank is underwriting guest conductor Jeff Tyzik. To purchase tickets you may call the Morris Performing Arts Center at 574-235-9190 or 800-537-6415, or you may visit us online at www.sbsymphony.com.
Southwestern Michigan College
Be sure to visit the Museum between October 15-January 18 for a look at an underexplored aspect of the life of our first President, George Washington. This exhibition showing at SMC has been sponsored in part by Dowagiac�s Freemasons Peninsular Lodge #10. The Museum is located at the southeast corner of the Dowagiac Campus of SMC at 58900 Cherry Grove Road. For more information, call the Museum at 269-782-1374, in Niles, 269-683-5780, ext. 1374. Museum Hours are: Tues., Thurs., Fri., & Sat. 10-5; Wed. 10-8. Located at 68900 Cherry Grove Road* Dowagiac, MI.
Hoosier Hiker
In celebration of National Volkssporting Month for the Year 2002 the Hoosier Hikers will host a Volksmarches during the month of October in North Central Indiana. The event is Sun., Oct. 27, in Michigan City, Indiana. Participants may begin the event between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Kreuger Memorial Park. The events offer 5/6 kilometer and 10/11 kilometer routes. These events are sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association (AVA) in the International Volkssport Verband (IVV). Participants may earn credit toward IVV event and distance awards. For further information, contact Bob Buzolich at (219) 233-4441.
Camp Millhouse
will host its annual Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale on Oct. 19, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the camp facility 25600 Kelly Road, South Bend. Tickets are $4 for adults and $3 for children 6-12, children under 5 are free. Tickets are available at the door or by phoning (219) 233-2202.
Bake Sale/Quilt Raffle
The Volunteer Circle of Friends will present their Annual Fall Craft Show benefiting the Berrien County Councer Service on Sat., Oct. 19 from 10 to 4. The craft show will be held at the St. Joseph High School cafeteria on Lake View Avenue in St. Joseph, MI. A $1 donation will be asked at the door. Additional parking is available near the football stadium. For any further information, call BCCS at 429-3281 or 465-5257.
Madison Center
In commemoration to Domestic Violence Awareness Month, S-O-S of Madison Center is offering a FREE public lecture by Michael Craig, whose late daughter was involved in an abusive marriage to an Indianapolis Colts football player. The man was later convicted of domestic battery charges. The event will be held on Mon. Oct. 14 at the Madison Center Meeting Room West on the South Bend Madison Center campus, 403 E. Madison St., from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call S-O-S at 574-283-1308.
Reins Of Life
has scheduled a Fall Clean-up for their therapeutic horseback riding facility on Quince road, Sat., Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. - 12 noon. Rain date is Sat., Oct. 26. Anyone volunteering to work at this event is asked to bring work gloves, pitch forks or rakes. Lunch will be available for all who come out to help. The Reins of Life facility is maintained solely with volunteer assistance. Come for 1 our or all 3 hours. All helping hands are greatly appreciated! For more information call (574) 232-0853.
Buckley Homestead
On Oct. 19 & 20 from noon to 5 p.m., come see how settlers in Northwest Indiana prepared for the coming winter months. Sue Childs, Master Gardener, will show how vegetables and fruits were stored in the root cellar at the turn-of-the-century. Learn how they were strung, pickled, or packed in cloth bags to dry. Try your hand at stringing some apple slices yourself. Learn how eggs were stored in a �waterglass solution. Cost is $2 for adults, $1 for children under 12 and seniors over 62. for more information call 219-769-PARK.
Personal Trainer Workshop
Sat., Nov. 9 at 8 a.m. & Sun. Nov. 10 at 8 a.m. at O�Brien Fitness Center, 321 E Walter St., South Bend, IN. This 2-day workshop includes: Demonstrations and practical application of one-on-one training. NDEITA�s expert trainer will cover exercise science review, communication skills, exercise programming, health assessments and more. Workshop registration includes, written exam, 2-year certificate and membership. To register call 800-AEROBIC or register online at www.nedeita.com.
Arredondo To Be Honored at Dinner
Circuit Court Judge Lorenzo Arredondo of Crown Point will be the honored guest at the Valparaiso University School of Law�s First-Year Law Students Celebration Dinner Nov. 1. The dinner will be at the Patio Banquet Hall in Merrillville. Tickets are $50 and are available by calling (219) 465-7829.
Camp Millhouse
Annual Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale will be held Oct. 19, from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at the camp facility (25600 Kelly Road) South Bend, IN. Tickets are $4.00 for adults and $3 for children (6-12) children under 5 are free. Tickets are available at the door or by phoning (574) 233-2202.
Woodlawn Nature Center
Come to Woodlawn Nature Center, Fri., Oct. 18th, at 5:30 p.m. to do Trick or Treating for Wildlife! Workshop. This workshop is for four and five year old ghosts and goblins. Come dress in your Halloween finery for a costume contest! everyone dressed up will leave with a prize! Enrollment is limited so call early to pre-register. Cost is $3 per child/or a bag of bird seed and or corn for Woodlawn�s critters to help them through the winter. For more information call (574) 264-0525.
Downtown Niles Safe Trick or Treat
The Downtown Niles Merchants Association will hold its 3rd Annual Downtown Niles Safe Trick or Treat on E. Main Street from N. Front to N. 5th, Sat., Oct. 26th from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Michigan time. For more details, please call 616-687-4332.
Woodlawn Nature Center
It�s going to be an exotic jungle at Woodlawn Nature Center, on Thurs., Oct. 17th, at 5:30 p.m.! Local Elkhart man is bringing a variety of exotic animals to the center, cost for this program is, members FREE, non-members $3 per person. Make sure you call (574) 264-0525 to reserve your spot.
American Diabetes Association
America�s Walk for Diabetes will be held Sat., Oct. 26 at Scottsdale Mall in South Bend. Join us in America�s Walk for Diabetes and help raise money for a cure. There is still time to form a team, make a donation, or get your business name displayed by sponsoring a �Smiles for Miles� for as little as $50. Registration for the walk is 8:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 9:30 a.m. For more information on how you can help raise money for a cure call the American Diabetes Association at 1-888-348-2383 or e-mail [email protected].
Union Board and Jam Presents Jewel
Follow Union Board and Jam to the IU Auditorium to see singer/writer Jewel perform. Thurs., Nov. 21 at 8 p.m.. Tickets are on sale now! Tickets are $35.50 with and IUSB student ID and $40.50 for non-students. Tickets are available at the IU Auditorium Box Office, the Activities Desk in the Indiana Memorial Union (1st floor), all Ticketmaster locations, including www.ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at 812-333-9955.
Corpus Christi Church
and School will be holding a spaghetti dinner on Thurs., Oct. 24, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Adults $6; children (5-12) $3; children under 5 years free. Tickets available at Rectory or at the door. For additional information, call Corpus Christi Rectory at 272-9982.
Stamp Show
A Stamp Collectors� Marketplace will be at the Ramada Inn, 52890 U.S. 31/33 N, in South Bend, IN at Exit 77N off I-80/90 on Oct. 26th & 27th. The Marketplace will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. The Marketplace will also feature a silent auction. Please feel free to contact Steve Schinbeckler at 800-841-1245, 614-899-1983 or by e-mail at [email protected] with any questions or if more information is needed.
Free Poetry Contest
The International Library of Poetry has announced that $58,000.00 in prizes will be awarded this year in the International Open Poetry Contest. Poets from the South Bend area, particularly beginners, are welcome to try to win their share of over 250 prizes. The deadline for the contest is December 31, 2002. The contest is open to everyone and entry is FREE. To enter, send ONE original poem, any subject and any style to: The International Library of Poetry, Suite 19915, 1 Poetry Plaza, Owings Mills, MD 21117. The poem should be 20 lines or less, and the poet�s name and address should appear on the top of the page. Entries must be postmarked or sent via the Internet by December 31, 2002. You may also enter online at www.poetry.com
Plymouth Public Library
The spotlight is on good reads for young adults during �TEEN READ WEEK� at the Plymouth Public Library October 13-19! Plan to visit the Young Adult Department at the library during the month of October & November and get acquainted with the following YA Book Awards lists.
20th Annual Arts & Crafts Show
The New Buffalo Service League Arts and Crafts Show is scheduled for Sat., Oct. 19th from 9:30 am to 4 pm in the gym at the New Buffalo High School/Middle School located at 1112 Clay St., New Buffalo. Admission to the show is free, the building is handicap accessible and door prizes are awarded.
Lasagna Dinner
Fri., Oct. 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Queen Of Peace Hall, 4508 Vistula Rd., Mishawaka. Adults $6, Children under 12 $3. Proceeds go toward Choir & Building Fund.
Women In Touch
invites the community to the following events:
�Mother, Daughter Tea
Sun., Oct. 13, from 2-4 pm, at the Holiday Inn-City Center, 20th Floor Ballroom, South Bend, IN. Donation is $20 per ticket.
�Third Annual Gospel Concert, Sun., Oct. 20 at 3:30 p.m. at Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 101 N. Adams Street, South Bend, IN. This free event will feature the Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church Mass Chorus, First A.M.E. Zion Mass Choir, The Davis Trio; Virginia Ball; Davit Powel; James McDuffy of Three Rivers, MI.; The Hogan Family of Indianapolis; and special guests Sister in Christ from Chicago.
Free Prostate Screening
A free prostate screening for men age 35 and older will be held Sat., Oct. 19, from 8 a.m. to noon. Locations are the E. Blair Warner Family Practice Center, 714 N. Michigan St.; Memorial Southeast Neighborhood Health Center, 1708 E. High Street, and the Indiana Health Center, 1901 Western Avenue. To register for screening please call the Health Professionals at (574) 284-6800.
Retreat For Widowed-Divorced
Beginning Experience, a weekend for separated, divorced and widowned men and women, is scheduled for November 15 - 17, 2002 at Lindenwood Retreat Center, Donaldson, IN. The weekend fee is $150. To guarantee participation, reservations need to be received by Oct. 29, 2002. For 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 Lake and Porter Counties, call (574-865-2442); Michigan residents may call (269-684-0882).
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