| May 5 Chesterton's European Market |
Join us at Chesterton’s European Market every Saturday from the beginning of May through the end of October in historic downtown Chesterton. From 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, visit us at Broadway and Third Street, next to Thomas Centennial Park. We’re located two miles south of the Indiana Dunes at Lake Michigan, and our Market is easily accessible from Interstate 94 to exit 26A or via the 80/90 Toll Road to exit 31.
Our European Market provides a strong tradition of quality shopping, live entertainment and a festive community experience. Our artists, chefs, merchants and farmers travel to our Market from across Indiana, Michigan and Illinois to offer visitors an extraordinary collection of products and services.
Come visit us, and delight in our artisan breads and pastries, boutique creamery cheeses, ethnic foods, meats, spices, oils, rare books, clothing, accessories, jewelry and fresh-from-the-farm produce and flowers. Spend the day, and enjoy live performances from the best of Duneland’s professional musicians.
Join us, and support our commitment to nurturing healthy, sustainable lifestyles within our Duneland community. We’re looking forward to seeing you soon!
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| Date: |
May 5, 2018 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.dunelandchamber.org |
| Location: |
Chesterton’s European Market
220 Broadway
Chesterton, IN 46304
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| EMail: |
jacqueline@dunelandchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Every Saturday
May 5 - October 27
8:00 am - 2:00 pm |
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| May 5 Spring Watershed Hike at Coffee Creek |
SPRING WATERSHED HIKE AT COFFEE CREEK WATERSHED PRESERVE
Learn about the management of the 157-acre preserve and discover habitats of migrating birds and spring flowers
Enjoy the beauty of the 157-acre Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve on an education hike on May 5th, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Coffee Creek Stewardship Manager, Erica Luchik, will lead guests on a hike through The Watershed Preserve highlighting the flora and fauna of The Watershed Preserve while sharing an overview of the management activities underway in the preserve. A brief presentation will take place before the group takes off on an estimated one-hour hike.
All ages are welcome for Stewardship Saturday's at Coffee Creek. All participants should dress appropriately for the weather. Long sleeves, long pants, and closed toe shoes are recommended. The hike begins at the Pavilion at the Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve located at 178 E Sidewalk Road, Chesterton, Indiana.
Registration is not required, but recommended for this educational program. For information on this, and other programs in the Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve, contact Executive Director Katie Rizer at 219-926-1842.
The mission of the Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy, Inc. is to identify, maintain, and enhance the remnant biodiversity of the Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve, while providing educational and recreational experiences for all. The CCWC is an Indiana 501 (c) 3 organization. The non-profit organization owns the 157-acre Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve which hosts over 5 miles of trails, a 3,300 square foot picnic Pavilion, and Chesterton Amphitheater. The Preserve is open to the public 365 days a year. |
| Date: |
May 5, 2018 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Website: |
http://Www.coffeecreekwc.org |
| Location: |
Meet at the Pavilion, located at 178 E Sidewalk Road, Chesterton, IN
www.coffeecreekwc.org |
| EMail: |
katie@coffeecreekwc.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 5th, 2018
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
No charge |
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| May 5 Region Games |
Lace up those tennis shoes for a field day with a purpose. Join the region’s young professionals for a day of fun, complete with; Tug-O-War, Relay Games, Trivia, yard games and a non-profit fair! If you work up an appetite, and we are sure you will, food and drinks will be available to purchase from Leroy's "Hot Stuff."
Each participant and spectator will get a chance to vote for their favorite non-profit. The top three voted non-profits will win cold, hard cash! All proceeds will be donated.
Register as an individual or join a team! Teams can be 5-8 participants. Not interested in competing? The spectator ticket gets you a vote, networking and some yard games action too!
So recruit your team or register now, and get ready for a day of fun that makes a difference.
Participating nonprofits:
American Cancer Society
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana - Duneland Club
Duneland Family YMCA
Family & Youth Services Bureau
Housing Opportunities
Jacob's Ladder Pediatric Rehab Center
Porter County Substance Abuse Council
Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana
Women in Bloom
The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana
More to be announced...
This event is a 21+ and rain or shine event. Day of registration is $35
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| Date: |
May 5, 2018 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-games-tickets-43003434430 |
| Location: |
Dogwood Park
Chesterton, IN 46304 |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, May 5
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$25 Pre-Sale General Admission
$35 Day of General Admission
$15 Spectator Admission |
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| May 6 CINCO DE MAYO BRUNCH |
| DUNELAND LULAC will host its 5th Annual Cinco de Mayo Brunch fundraiser. LULAC will serve an All-You-Can-Eat Tostada Bar with all the fixings. Cost is only $10.00 per person for all you can eat including beverage of coffee, juice or water. Entertainment will be by the Ballet Folklorico Fiesta Mexicana at 2:30pm. All proceeds will go towards LULAC's Scholarship Program, which awards scholarships to local students from Porter and Lake counties. |
| Date: |
May 6, 2018 |
| Time: |
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.lulac.org |
| Location: |
AMERICAN LEGION POST 798 WABASH AVENUE CHESTERTON, INDIANA 46304 |
| Contact: |
Alicia Rios
219-662-3966 |
| EMail: |
orios8@aol.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
MAY 6, 2018 12:30 - 4:30PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
$10.00 PER SON |
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| May 8 Increasing Sales using Promotional Products |
Using promotional products has been proven to increase sales. In a survey done by Promotional Products Association International (PPAI); after receiving a promotional product, 52% of respondents did business with the advertiser. Utilizing useful and unique promotional objects helps to inspire consumers to reach out to you. Studies show that 55% of the recipients of promotional products keep their items for longer than a year, giving your business multiple marketing opportunities with your prospective client. This class will show how to effectively use giveaways to drive business and highlight the hottest trends in the industry. Please RSVP, lunch will be provided!
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| Date: |
May 8, 2018 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Duneland Chamber of Commerce
220 Broadway
Chesterton, IN 46304 |
| Contact: |
Impact Promotions |
| EMail: |
info@impactpromotionsgroup.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
12:00 - 1:00 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free. |
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| May 9 Ribbon Cutting :: Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center |
Ribbon Cutting
Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center
What: Celebration of Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening
When: 4:30 pm
Where: Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center
Who: Everyone
Tickets: This event is free to attend.
RSVP: Please click the registration button above, or call the Chamber at 219.926.5513.
Refreshments will be served
Ribbon cutting promptly at 4:30 pm. |
| Date: |
May 9, 2018 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center
425 Sandcreek Dr.
Chesterton , IN 46304 |
| Contact: |
Duneland Chamber of Commerce
220 Broadway
Chesterton, IN 46304 |
| EMail: |
info@dunelandchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, May 9
4:30 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free! |
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| May 10 Duneland Chamber Volunteer Rally |
| Are you interested in volunteering with the Duneland Chamber of Commerce? Then this is the event for you! Join us at Gelsosomo's Pizzeria & Pub to have a slice and network. This is your opportunity to learn more about opportunities to get involved and sign up for specific events or tasks. |
| Date: |
May 10, 2018 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Location: |
Gelsosomo's Pizzeria & Pub
371 Indian Boundary Rd., Ste. 1
Chesterton, IN 46304 |
| EMail: |
michelle@dunelandchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, May 10
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE |
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| May 10 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: |
May 10, 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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| May 12 Chesterton's European Market |
Join us at Chesterton’s European Market every Saturday from the beginning of May through the end of October in historic downtown Chesterton. From 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, visit us at Broadway and Third Street, next to Thomas Centennial Park. We’re located two miles south of the Indiana Dunes at Lake Michigan, and our Market is easily accessible from Interstate 94 to exit 26A or via the 80/90 Toll Road to exit 31.
Our European Market provides a strong tradition of quality shopping, live entertainment and a festive community experience. Our artists, chefs, merchants and farmers travel to our Market from across Indiana, Michigan and Illinois to offer visitors an extraordinary collection of products and services.
Come visit us, and delight in our artisan breads and pastries, boutique creamery cheeses, ethnic foods, meats, spices, oils, rare books, clothing, accessories, jewelry and fresh-from-the-farm produce and flowers. Spend the day, and enjoy live performances from the best of Duneland’s professional musicians.
Join us, and support our commitment to nurturing healthy, sustainable lifestyles within our Duneland community. We’re looking forward to seeing you soon!
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| Date: |
May 12, 2018 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.dunelandchamber.org |
| Location: |
Chesterton’s European Market
220 Broadway
Chesterton, IN 46304
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| EMail: |
jacqueline@dunelandchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Every Saturday
May 5 - October 27
8:00 am - 2:00 pm |
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| May 18 Ribbon Cutting :: Art Barn School of Art |
Ribbon Cutting
Art Barn School of Art
What: Celebration of Ribbon Cutting for 25th Year Anniversary
When: 4:30 pm
Where: Art Barn School of Art
Who: Everyone
Tickets: This event is free to attend.
RSVP: Please click the registration button above, or call the Chamber at 219.926.5513.
Refreshments will be served
Ribbon cutting promptly at 4:30 pm. |
| Date: |
May 18, 2018 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
Art Barn School of Art
695 N 400 E
Valparaiso, IN 46383 |
| Contact: |
Duneland Chamber of Commerce
220 Broadway
Chesterton, IN 46304 |
| EMail: |
info@dunelandchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, May 18
4:30 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free! |
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| May 19 Chesterton's European Market |
Join us at Chesterton’s European Market every Saturday from the beginning of May through the end of October in historic downtown Chesterton. From 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, visit us at Broadway and Third Street, next to Thomas Centennial Park. We’re located two miles south of the Indiana Dunes at Lake Michigan, and our Market is easily accessible from Interstate 94 to exit 26A or via the 80/90 Toll Road to exit 31.
Our European Market provides a strong tradition of quality shopping, live entertainment and a festive community experience. Our artists, chefs, merchants and farmers travel to our Market from across Indiana, Michigan and Illinois to offer visitors an extraordinary collection of products and services.
Come visit us, and delight in our artisan breads and pastries, boutique creamery cheeses, ethnic foods, meats, spices, oils, rare books, clothing, accessories, jewelry and fresh-from-the-farm produce and flowers. Spend the day, and enjoy live performances from the best of Duneland’s professional musicians.
Join us, and support our commitment to nurturing healthy, sustainable lifestyles within our Duneland community. We’re looking forward to seeing you soon!
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| Date: |
May 19, 2018 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.dunelandchamber.org |
| Location: |
Chesterton’s European Market
220 Broadway
Chesterton, IN 46304
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| EMail: |
jacqueline@dunelandchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Every Saturday
May 5 - October 27
8:00 am - 2:00 pm |
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| May 22 Coffee with the Chamber |
Coffee with the Chamber
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: |
May 22, 2018 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Duneland Chamber
220 Broadway
Chesterton, IN 46304 |
| Contact: |
Jennifer Marinangeli |
| EMail: |
jennifer@dunelandchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, May 22nd
8:00 am - 9:00 am |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE - Sponsored by Story Point of Chesterton |
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| May 24 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: |
May 24, 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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| May 26 Chesterton's European Market |
Join us at Chesterton’s European Market every Saturday from the beginning of May through the end of October in historic downtown Chesterton. From 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, visit us at Broadway and Third Street, next to Thomas Centennial Park. We’re located two miles south of the Indiana Dunes at Lake Michigan, and our Market is easily accessible from Interstate 94 to exit 26A or via the 80/90 Toll Road to exit 31.
Our European Market provides a strong tradition of quality shopping, live entertainment and a festive community experience. Our artists, chefs, merchants and farmers travel to our Market from across Indiana, Michigan and Illinois to offer visitors an extraordinary collection of products and services.
Come visit us, and delight in our artisan breads and pastries, boutique creamery cheeses, ethnic foods, meats, spices, oils, rare books, clothing, accessories, jewelry and fresh-from-the-farm produce and flowers. Spend the day, and enjoy live performances from the best of Duneland’s professional musicians.
Join us, and support our commitment to nurturing healthy, sustainable lifestyles within our Duneland community. We’re looking forward to seeing you soon!
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| Date: |
May 26, 2018 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.dunelandchamber.org |
| Location: |
Chesterton’s European Market
220 Broadway
Chesterton, IN 46304
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| EMail: |
jacqueline@dunelandchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Every Saturday
May 5 - October 27
8:00 am - 2:00 pm |
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| May 30 Capturing Customer Information at Trade Shows and Expos |
Keeping track of leads and contact information can be hard to do at a trade show event. With all the noise on the expo floor, a swarm of visitors to your booth and countless conversations going on; it is inevitable that some great leads will get away. You can always collect business cards, but it’s difficult to effectively reach out to someone that you don’t remember meeting! This class will explore how to capture contact information using targeted interactions at your booth, how to quickly sort through potential prospects and how to use apps to keep your information organized. Apps can help you capture leads, organize contact information and lay the groundwork for future interactions. Combining technology, a unique booth experience and an effective strategy for prequalifying visitors to your booth; you can increase your post Expo sales.
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| Date: |
May 30, 2018 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM |
| Location: |
Duneland Chamber of Commerce
220 Broadway
Chesterton, IN 46304 |
| Contact: |
Impact Promotions |
| EMail: |
info@impactpromotionsgroup.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
9:00 - 10:15 am |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free. |
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| May 30 Burns Harbor's European Market on the Square |
Burns Harbor's European Market on the Square features a unique mixture of regional eateries and family-friendly activities at events held throughout the summer and fall and NOW includes a special space for European Market vendors everyone has come to love.
Picnic tables are available to the public, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating, if desired. |
| Date: |
May 30, 2018 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.dunelandchamber.org/burns-harbors-european-market |
| Location: |
Located on the historic former site of the Westport Community Club — at the corner of Haglund and Westport roads, off of S.R. 149. |
| Contact: |
Jacqueline Thomas |
| EMail: |
jacqueline@dunelandchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
No Cost. |
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