| Mar 1 Garbology: Our Dirty Love Affair With Trash – And the Way Back |
| In this lecture, Ed Humes will expose how waste lies at the heart of all the big problems of the day–the economy, energy, national security, climate, diminishing natural resources–crises that would be much smaller, and might not exist at all, were we not the biggest wasters on the planet. Waste is the biggest thing America makes today, our greatest legacy, product, and export. But Humes will also share the good news: There is a way back. Families, businesses, and communities are finding inspiring and ingenious ways to offset this damaging legacy. Humes inspires audiences to get behind the one big environmental and social problem that just about anyone can do something meaningful to change. This event is free and open to the public. For more information and to RSVP: https://academics.pnw.edu/ace/one-book-one-university/garbology-our-dirty-love-affair-with-trash-and-the-way-back/ |
| Date: |
March 1, 2018 |
| Time: |
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.pnw.edu/ |
| Location: |
Purdue University Northwest Hammond Campus - Alumni Hall |
| Contact: |
Angie Prinz |
| EMail: |
aprinz@pnw.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
March 1, 2018 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free - RSVP required |
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| Mar 4 The Bridal Experience at Sand Creek |
| Please join us for a Bridal Experience that only the premiere country club in Northwest Indiana can provide. We invite you to spend the afternoon with us for an intimate bridal journey that showcases the Sand Creek Country Club Difference. Our experts have designed an elegant affair that features a relaxed setting where brides will have the opportunity to speak with the most prestigious wedding vendors in Northwest Indiana. Brides will also be entered to win amazing prizes while enjoying hand crafted hors d'oeuvres by Executive Chef Nathan and his culinary team. You won’t want to miss this exquisite event! |
| Date: |
March 4, 2018 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.facebook.com/thebridalexperienceatsandcreek/ |
| Location: |
Sand Creek Country Club
1001 Sand Creek Drive
Chesterton, IN 46304 |
| Contact: |
Angela Wronko 219-395-5222 |
| EMail: |
awronko@concertgolfclubs.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Sunday March 4th, 2018 12p-4p |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free Admission |
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| Mar 6 DUNELAND LULAC |
| Duneland LULAC invites you to attend its monthly meeting. Meeting is open to the public. High school students are encouraged to attend. Accepting new members. Duneland LULAC is a non-profit community organization. It concentrates on awarding LULAC National Scholarships to deserving students. |
| Date: |
March 6, 2018 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.lulac.org |
| Location: |
PORTAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY 2665 Irving Street Portage, Indiana 46368 |
| Contact: |
Alicia Rios
Duneland LULAC Member |
| EMail: |
orios8@aol.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
March 6, 2018 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
No admission |
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| Mar 7 Community Conversations with Alzheimer's Speaks Founder Lori La Bey |
| Westchester Public Library invites the public to join Alzheimer’s Speaks founder, Lori La Bey, as she presents the 90-minute dementia film His Neighbor Phil and learn how it relates to your own family, circle of friends, workplace, and business. After the film, La Bey will discuss “caring roles” and “protection vs. perceptions” and why care partner roles are changing, as well as answer questions. This is a free educational event, everyone is welcome to attend. Space is limited and registration is appreciated. La Bey will give her presentation at Westchester Public Library's Baugher Center on Wednesday, March 7, at 2:00 p.m., with a repeat session on Thursday, March 8, at 5:00 p.m. The Baugher Center is located at 100 W. Indiana Ave. in Chesterton. An additional presentation will be also given on Thursday, March 8, 8:00 a.m. at the Ivy Tech Valpo Campus auditorium. The Ivy Tech Valpo Campus is located at 3100 Ivy Tech Dr. in Valparaiso. Those interested in attending should register by visiting communityconvoalz.eventbrite.com or by calling Karyn at Westchester Public Library's Thomas Branch, (219) 926-7696. In His Neighbor Phil, Harvey is devoted to his beautiful wife, Mary, who is stricken with early onset Alzheimer's Disease. Discovering that music somehow gets through to Mary when nothing else will, Harvey brings music to Mary whenever possible, to keep her with him, even for a few moments more. Education on Alzheimer's and other dementias is vital to understanding how these diseases affect loved ones and community members. According to the Alzheimer's Association, over 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, and as many as 16 million will have the disease in 2050. The cost of caring for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias is estimated to total $259 billion in 2017, increasing to $1.1 trillion (in today’s dollars) by mid-century. Nearly one in every three seniors who dies each year has Alzheimer’s or another dementia. This event is made possible by a grant from National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) Greater Midwest Region (GMR) and Westchester Public Library's partnership with Pines Village Retirement Communities. |
| Date: |
March 7, 2018 |
| Time: |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-conversations-with-lori-la-bey-of-alzheimers-speaks-tickets-3 |
| Location: |
Westchester Public Library - Baugher Center 100 West Indiana Ave. Chesterton, IN 46304 |
| Contact: |
Karyn Witt
Westchester Public Library
Thomas Branch
karyn@wpl.lib.in.us
(219) 926-7696 |
| EMail: |
karyn@wpl.lib.in.us |
| Date/Time Details: |
March 7, 2 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
This is a FREE event but seating is limited, please register here: www.CommunityConvoAlz.eventbrite.com or call Karyn at (219) 926-7696. |
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| Mar 8 Speed Networking |
Speed Networking
Connections. Contacts. Opportunities.
Join us for our Speed Networking event which is designed to give you face to face time with other business professionals. Bring business cards, promotional materials, and make new valuable connections!
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| Date: |
March 8, 2018 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Location: |
AJ's Pizza
3050 Matson St.
Chesterton, Indiana
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| Contact: |
219-926-5513 |
| EMail: |
heather@dunelandchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE |
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| Mar 8 Community Conversations with Alzheimer's Speaks Founder Lori La Bey |
| Westchester Public Library invites the public to join Alzheimer’s Speaks founder, Lori La Bey, as she presents the 90-minute dementia film His Neighbor Phil and learn how it relates to your own family, circle of friends, workplace, and business. After the film, La Bey will discuss “caring roles” and “protection vs. perceptions” and why care partner roles are changing, as well as answer questions. This is a free educational event, everyone is welcome to attend. Space is limited and registration is appreciated. La Bey will give her presentation at Westchester Public Library's Baugher Center on Wednesday, March 7, at 2:00 p.m., with a repeat session on Thursday, March 8, at 5:00 p.m. The Baugher Center is located at 100 W. Indiana Ave. in Chesterton. An additional presentation will be also given on Thursday, March 8, 8:00 a.m. at the Ivy Tech Valpo Campus auditorium. The Ivy Tech Valpo Campus is located at 3100 Ivy Tech Dr. in Valparaiso. Those interested in attending should register by visiting communityconvoalz.eventbrite.com or by calling Karyn at Westchester Public Library's Thomas Branch, (219) 926-7696. In His Neighbor Phil, Harvey is devoted to his beautiful wife, Mary, who is stricken with early onset Alzheimer's Disease. Discovering that music somehow gets through to Mary when nothing else will, Harvey brings music to Mary whenever possible, to keep her with him, even for a few moments more. Education on Alzheimer's and other dementias is vital to understanding how these diseases affect loved ones and community members. According to the Alzheimer's Association, over 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, and as many as 16 million will have the disease in 2050. The cost of caring for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias is estimated to total $259 billion in 2017, increasing to $1.1 trillion (in today’s dollars) by mid-century. Nearly one in every three seniors who dies each year has Alzheimer’s or another dementia. This event is made possible by a grant from National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) Greater Midwest Region (GMR) and Westchester Public Library's partnership with Pines Village Retirement Communities. |
| Date: |
March 8, 2018 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-conversations-with-lori-la-bey-of-alzheimers-speaks-tickets-3 |
| Location: |
Westchester Public Library - Baugher Center 100 West Indiana Ave. Chesterton, IN 46304 |
| Contact: |
Karyn Witt
Westchester Public Library
Thomas Branch
karyn@wpl.lib.in.us
(219) 926-7696
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| EMail: |
karyn@wpl.lib.in.us |
| Date/Time Details: |
March 7, 2018 5 pm - 7 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
This is a FREE event but seating is limited, please register here: www.CommunityConvoAlz.eventbrite.com or call Karyn at (219) 926-7696. |
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| Mar 8 Heal Your Life Meet up |
| This group is for anyone interested in the work of Louise L. Hay, You Can Heal Your Life. I am a Licensed Heal Your Life Teacher and Coach and I truly enjoy sharing this work. You can use this group as an introduction to this work, a way to stay connected with like minded people, or a monthly pick me up. During our meetup each month we will do some activites and meditations that will help us to love ourselves more....which is the foundation for healing our lives. Come join me in a comfortable home setting and experience the uplifting, freeing work of Louise L. Hay! You will gain wonderful insight regarding all aspects of your life. |
| Date: |
March 8, 2018 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.bonniethanos.com/ |
| Location: |
108 Washington AVE, Chesterton, IN |
| EMail: |
bonnie.thanos@gmail.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
second Thursday of every month through November 2018
6:30-8:30pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$10/person
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| Mar 10 - Mar 11 Maple Sugar Time Family Overnight |
| Immerse yourself in the local traditions of maple sugaring—from Native American origins to modern day techniques— during this sweet overnight retreat in the dunes. Registration $105 per person or $350 full cabin with 4 participants, includes meals. |
| Date: |
March 10, 2018 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Website: |
https://duneslearningcenter.org/ |
| Location: |
700 Howe Rd Chesterton, IN 46304 |
| Contact: |
Michelle Krueger
219.395.9555 |
| EMail: |
mkrueger@duneslearningcenter.org |
| Fees/Admission: |
Registration $105 per person or $350 full cabin with 4 participants, includes meals. |
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| Mar 10 Lucky 7 Trivia Challenge |
| Join us for a fun evening and friendly trivia competition at the Spa. Play individually or as a team. Evening includes fun topics, door prizes, silent auction, 50/50 raffle and cash prizes for top 3 teams. Event benefits the Duneland Y's Sports & Aquatics Dept. Register online at www.dunelandymca.org or at the Duneland Y Welcome Center. |
| Date: |
March 10, 2018 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.dunelandymca.org |
| Location: |
Spa Special Events Center, 333 Mineral Springs Rd. in Porter |
| Contact: |
Andrew Zimmer - 926-4204 |
| EMail: |
azimmer@dunelandymca.org |
| Fees/Admission: |
Cost is $20 per person or $200 for a team of 8. |
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| Mar 15 Live/Thrive on FB |
| If you are still wondering if Thrive is for you, check out my FB page and the Live event as we will be giving away FREE prizes and lots of great information. Skeptics wanted. look me up at Deedra Boynak Johnston on FB |
| Date: |
March 15, 2018 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.djohnston41.le-vel.com |
| Location: |
your phone or computer on FB |
| Contact: |
Deedra Johnston 219-898-1382 |
| EMail: |
deedra.johnston41@gmail.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday 3-15-18, 4:30pmCST |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE with giveaways |
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| Mar 16 Ribbon Cutting :: Chesterton Physical Therapy |
Ribbon Cutting
Chesterton Physical Therapy
What: Celebration of Ribbon Cutting at the New Location!
When: 4:30 pm
Where: Chesterton Physical Therapy - Michigan City Location
Who: Everyone
Tickets: This event is free to attend.
RSVP: Please click the registration button above, or call the Chamber at 219.926.5513.
Ribbon cutting at 4:30 pm. |
| Date: |
March 16, 2018 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
Chesterton Physical Therapy
320 Dunes Plaza
Michigan City, IN 46360 |
| Contact: |
Duneland Chamber of Commerce
220 Broadway
Chesterton, IN 46304 |
| EMail: |
info@dunelandchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, March 16
4:30 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free! |
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| Mar 16 Painting For A Cure |
Painting For A Cure March Project
Come join us for an evening of fun, laughter and painting. Registration and pre-payment is required by march 9th. All donations help Relay For Life. Donation of $40.00 includes all supplies, light snacks and beverges.
To register email Patti at: rflportagein@gmail.com or call 219-508-2029 |
| Date: |
March 16, 2018 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://relayforlife.org/portagein |
| Location: |
Burns Harbor Learning Center
1275½ McCool Road
Burns Harbor IN 46304
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| Contact: |
Patti Boyer
rflportagein@gmail.com
219-508-2029 |
| EMail: |
pboyer@cei-edu.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
March 16, 2018 6:00 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Donation is $40.00 and must be paid by March 9th |
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| Mar 16 MarchGuest Party, 3/16 |
| Bring your family and friends who might get a kick out of dancing to our next guest party Friday, March 16! We offer all who are interested a chance to try out dancing in fun and easy group class, plus a little general dancing afterwards. Come one come all to this month’s guest party! |
| Date: |
March 16, 2018 |
| Time: |
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://dimensionssocialdance.com/ |
| Location: |
306. South Calumet Rd. Chesterton, IN 46304 |
| Contact: |
(219) 250-2246 |
| EMail: |
dimensionssocialdance@gmail.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
March 16th, 2018 Friday Night 7:30PM-10:00PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Mar 17 Corkscrew & Brew |
Corkscrew & Brew
Click here to purchase tickets!
What: Wine & Beer Festival!
When: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: Thomas Centennial Park
Who: Everyone is invited!
Tickets: $40 general admission/$10 designated driver
21+ EVENT State ID required for entrance.
Set in Chesterton’s beautiful Thomas Centennial Park, the Third Annual Corkscrew & Brew will gather local wineries and breweries for this springtime, tasting. There will be food available for purchase as well as music to be enjoyed by all. This event is a fundraiser for the Duneland Chamber of Commerce and Thomas Centennial Park.
Confirmed Breweries/Wineries:
1056 Brewing
18th Street Brewery
Aftermath Cidery & Winery
Burn ‘Em Brewing
Butler Winery
The Devil’s Trumpet Brewing Co.
Easley Winery
Flat 12 Bierwerks
Greenbush Brewery
Ironwood Brewing Co.
Misbeehavin' Meads
New Oberpfalz Brewing
Running Vines Winery
Shady Creek Winery
Shoreline Brewery
St. John Malt Brothers Brewing
Zorn Brew Works
more to be announced...
Food Available for Purchase from...
Leroy's "Hot Stuff"
Bartlett's Truckin' Good Grub
Music by:
The Gerry Hundt Trio
If you have any questions, please call the Chamber office directly at 219.926.5513. |
| Date: |
March 17, 2018 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Location: |
Thomas Centennial Park
220 Broadway
Chesterton, IN 46304 |
| Contact: |
Duneland Chamber of Commerce
220 Broadway
Chesterton, IN 46304
219.926.5513 |
| EMail: |
info@dunelandchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, March 17
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$40 general admission/$10 designated driver |
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| Mar 17 Night Out @ St. Sava’s, 3/17 |
| Want some St. Patrick’s Day date plans? Come out and dance with us St. Patrick’s Night at St. Sava’s one of our favorite venues in Merrillville. Entry is $10 per person and as usual there will be a cash bar. |
| Date: |
March 17, 2018 |
| Time: |
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://dimensionssocialdance.com/ |
| Location: |
9191 Mississippi St, Merrillville, IN 46410 |
| Contact: |
(219) 250-2246 |
| EMail: |
dimensionssocialdance@gmail.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
March 17th 2018 Saturday 7:30PM Start Time |
| Fees/Admission: |
$10 Per Person |
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| Mar 23 Ivy Tech ‘Tribute to the Stars’ Spring Fundraiser on Friday, March 23 |
| The Ivy Tech Foundation presents the 14th annual Spring Fundraising Event on Friday, March 23, 2018 at 5:30 PM at the Aberdeen Manor, 216 Ballantrae Street in Valparaiso. The event includes dinner, silent auction and a Tribute to the Stars entertainment featuring Jim Bulanda & Quentin Flagg. Proceeds from this event will help support Ivy Tech students at the campuses in Lake County (East Chicago, Gary and Crown Point/Merrillville), Michigan City and Valparaiso. Tickets are $85 per person ($45 is tax deductible). Tickets can be purchased on line at http://connect.ivytech.edu/events/springevent2018. For more information, please contact Cindy Hall at (219) 476-4710 or cjhall@ivytech.edu. Reservations and ticket purchases by Friday, March 9, 2018. This Las Vegas-style act includes Bulanda paying tribute to the stars from Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin to Neil Diamond and Michael Buble, just to name a few. Flagg adds the high-energy rock ‘n’ roll of Bobby Darin, Elvis Presley, and Doo Wop to shake up the stage! This exciting show will make you tap your toes, snap your fingers, and leave you wanting to dance! |
| Date: |
March 23, 2018 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://connect.ivytech.edu/events/springevent2018 |
| Location: |
Aberdeen Manor, 216 Ballantrae Street, Valparaiso, IN |
| Contact: |
For more information, please contact Cindy Hall at (219) 476-4710 or cjhall@ivytech.edu. |
| EMail: |
cjhall@ivytech.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, March 23, 2018 starting at 5:30 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Tickets are $85 per person ($45 is tax deductible). Tickets can be purchased on line at http://connect.ivytech.edu/events/springevent2018. Reservations and ticket purchases by Friday, March 16, 2018. |
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| Mar 23 Chef's Dinner Series: Elemental Dinner |
Join us Friday, March 23rd, for a four-course dinner and cocktail pairing located in our gorgeous new event space at Journeyman Distillery – The Grainery. This is the 2nd of 3 themed dinners in our Chef's Dinner Series, with guest bartender Dave Porcaro!
This dinner is inspired by the natural forces of nature!
You will enjoy a 4-course seated dinner with cocktail pairings, gratuity and sales tax are included in the final ticket price. Final ticket price is $75 per person and this is all inclusive! Space is limited.
ELEMENTAL DINNER MENU
Welcome Cocktail – Balance in Chaos: red arrow vodka / raw ginger / lime / coconut palm sugar / tarragon
with the palm sugar- served on a hand carved saline ice rock with a lightly torched micro tarragon garnish
Earth:
Barley, Mushroom and Potato Tostones / belgian endive / pumperknickel and rye gremolata
Earth Pairing: last feather rye / basil balsamic shrub / lemon
garnished with a large basil leaf on a lemon slice
Air:
Pork Pave / boursin / black garlic butter / pickles / mustard / strawberry soffrito
Air Pairing: wr white whiskey / white wine / berries / simple syrup / soda
garnish with wr soaked blackberries.
Fire:
Steak Asado / chorizo / elote / cojita sauce / panzanella / chimmichurri
Fire Pairing: bilberry black hearts gin / fire roasted rhubarb puréed / chipotle fused shrub
Water:
Water Cake / mint crème / chocolate gravy
Water Pairing: road’s end rum / thai basil / orange oleo saccharum
Other dinners in this series:
April 20, 2018 – Home & Home Dinner: 4 course Dinner and cocktail pairing, with guest chef and bartender from Notre Dame's Morris Inn!
Tickets must be purchased prior to event.
Please contact us at info@journeymandistillery.com with questions or dietary concerns.
Looking for near by lodging?
Call the Three Oaks Inn at 269-820-2008 or email rooms@threeoaksinn.com and mention the Chef's Dinner to receive a discounted rate! |
| Date: |
March 23, 2018 |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chefs-dinner-series-elemental-dinner-tickets-42099214885 |
| Location: |
Journeyman Distillery
109 Generations Dr
Three Oaks, MI 49128 |
| EMail: |
info@journeymandistillery.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
March 23, 2018
7:00pm – 10:00pm EST |
| Fees/Admission: |
Final ticket price is $75 per person and this is all-inclusive, sales tax and gratuity are included. |
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| Mar 23 St. Patrick’s Day Party, 3/23 |
| Join us for a St. Patrick’s Day themed party this month! Instead of group class at 7:30 we will be sending you on a Scavenger Hunt! Follow the clues and then come back for a Potluck of food, fun, and of course dancing! Please bring a dish to share and don’t forget to wear something GREEN! |
| Date: |
March 23, 2018 |
| Time: |
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://dimensionssocialdance.com/ |
| Location: |
306. South Calumet Rd. Chesterton, IN 46304 |
| Contact: |
(219) 250-2246 |
| EMail: |
dimensionssocialdance@gmail.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
March 23rd, 2018 Friday at 7:30PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
$10 Per Person |
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| Mar 27 Coffee with the Chamber |
Coffee with Members
This is a short meeting and demonstration featuring useful member marketing tools, many of which are inexpensive or free!
- Coffee & breakfast snacks
- Networking
- Training for on-line marketing tools
- New events & programs for 2018
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| Date: |
March 27, 2018 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Chamber Conference Room
220 Broadway
Chesterton, IN 46304 |
| Contact: |
Jennifer Marinangeli |
| EMail: |
jennifer@dunelandchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, March 27th
8:00 am - 9:00 am |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE - Sponsored by General Insurance Services, INC. |
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