Events for May 2019
Duneland Chamber of Commerce
May 2    Ribbon Cutting :: Biggby Coffee
Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening
Biggby Coffee


What: Celebration of Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening
When: 4:30 pm
Where: Biggby Coffee
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 2, 2019
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Biggby Coffee
3091 Village Point Dr.
Chesterton, IN 46304
Contact: Duneland Chamber of Commerce 220 Broadway Chesterton, IN 46304
EMail: info@dunelandchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, May 2
4:30 pm
Fees/Admission: Free!
May 3    Ribbon Cutting :: Las Mamacitas

Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening
Las Mamacitas


What: Celebration of Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening
When: 4:30 pm
Where: Las Mamacitas
Who: Everyone
Tickets: This event is free to attend.
RSVP: Please click the registration button above, or call the Chamber at 219.926.5513.

Guacamole and chips will be served. Beer and tequila ambassadors will also be there!

Ribbon cutting promptly at 4:30 pm.

 
Date: May 3, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Las Mamacitas
225 S. Calumet Rd.
Chesterton, IN 46304
Contact: Duneland Chamber of Commerce 220 Broadway Chesterton, IN 46304
EMail: info@dunelandchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, May 3
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ribbon Cutting @ 4:30 pm
Fees/Admission: Free!
May 3    The 5th Annual Kentucky Derby Celebration
The Kentucky Derby Celebration on Friday, May 3rd, 2019 at the Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa will be filled with derby atmosphere, dresses, dapper attire, and of course a hat competition! The party boasts with incredible gourmet dining stations, complimentary mint juleps, LIVE and silent auctions, Raffle Tickets, a derby-themed photo booth, inspiring rider stories, LIVE music and dance! The celebration starts at 6:00 pm and ends at 10:00 pm CDT. The first hour is a cocktail and silent auction - opened through the evening. Then we will have program and dancing party. During the program, starting at 7:15 pm we will have updates from 2018, short videos with two riders featured (one from South Bend and one from Michigan City) followed by their testimonies. We will also have couple drawings (hat and tails), 3-5 verbal auction items and announcement of the Race Winner. Since it is a Kentucky Derby theme a race is a must! Back this year is the Race for the Kids! Reins has created five teams; each consisting of Reins of Life rider, horse, volunteer, a Reins Staff member and community partner. Each team will work together to gather as many votes as possible to WIN the 2019 ROL Race for the Kids though the on-line voting system! Voting begins April 11th at 3:00 pm with a “kick-off” party at Shady Creek Winery from 4-6PM CDT. Voting will last through May 3rd 8:00 pm with winner announced and awards given during the Kentucky Derby Celebration. Event tickets and VOTES can be purchased by visiting www.reinsoflife.org and click on the BIG RED FLOWER or call 574.232.0853 to RSVP for the event.
Date: May 3, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: https://givegrove.com/5th-annual-kentucky-derby-celebration/
Location: Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa 777 Blue Chip Dr Michigan City, IN 46360
Contact: staff@reinsoflife.org 574.232.0853
EMail: staff@reinsoflife.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, May 3rd, 2019 6:00pm-10:00pm CDT
Fees/Admission: $75 Individual Ticket ( 1 Seat) $125 Couples Ticket (2 Seats) $675 Table Reservation (10 Seats) Purchase Tickets Online: https://givegrove.com/5th-annual-kentucky-derby-celebration/tickets/ -or- Call 574.232.0853 to RSVP for the Derby Event
May 4    Discovery Charter School Parking Lot Sale
Discovery Charter School's 1st Annual Spring Market Parking Lot Sale Saturday, May 4, 2019 8:00 am - 1:00 pm There will be SEVERAL Discovery Families setting up booths of gently used items, new items, and also we have SEVERAL Discovery families that own their own businesses setting up tents as well.
Date: May 4, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/624024944727303/
Location: Discovery Charter School 800 Canonie Drive Porter, IN 46304
Contact: Sandi Brubaker 219.678.3251
EMail: sabrubaker@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: May 4, 2019 8-1pm
Fees/Admission: Free
May 4    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!

Date: May 4, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.dunelandchamber.org
Location:

Chesterton’s European Market
220 Broadway
Chesterton, IN 46304

EMail: Chad@dunelandchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Every Saturday
May 4 - October 26
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
May 5    CINCO DE MAYO BRUNCH
Duneland LULAC #5016 will host its annual Cinco de Mayo Brunch scholarship fundraiser with an All-You-Can-Eat Tostada Bar DATE: Sunday, May 5, 2019 PLACE: American Legion Post #170, 798 Wabash Ave., Chesterton TIME: 12:30 - 4:30pm 2:00pm: Performing - Ballet Folklorico Fiesta Mexicana COST: $10 per person for all-you-can-eat All proceeds go toward our Scholarship Program. LULAC is a non-profit community service organization. Each year, LULAC awards continued education scholarships to outstanding sutdents in our local communities. Duneland LULAC's work spans over 25 years in the Lake and Porter counties. For more information visit www.lulac.org This event is open to the public, all ages are welcomed. Come share the fun with food and entertainment!
Date: May 5, 2019
Time: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Website: http://www.lulac.org
Location: AMERICAN LEGION POST #170 798 WABASH AVENUE CHESTERTON, IN 46307
Contact: ALICIA RIOS
EMail: orios8@aol.com
Date/Time Details: MAY 5, 2019 12:30 TO 4:30PM
Fees/Admission: $10 PER PERSON
May 7    Free Community Class
SANGHA: The Heart Join East Wind Acupuncture for a community discussion on the heart and how it is in relation to all modalities of TCM. The heart, according to Chinese medicine, is the king of all organs. This means that all the other organs will sacrifice for the Heart. In other words, they will always give their energy to help the Heart maintain its balance. The Hearts partner is the Small Intestine.
Date: May 7, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: http://ewstudios.com
Location: East Wind Studios 101 s. 2nd st.
Contact: 219-728-1647
EMail: eastwindstudios@comcast.net
Date/Time Details: May 7th, 2019, 6:30-7:30PM
Fees/Admission: Free
May 9    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 9, 2019
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
 
May 11    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!

Date: May 11, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.dunelandchamber.org
Location:

Chesterton’s European Market
220 Broadway
Chesterton, IN 46304

EMail: Chad@dunelandchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Every Saturday
May 4 - October 26
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
May 14    Free Community Class
GUIDED MEDITATION Learn to unwind and let go with an evening of guided meditation. This is a practice to reduce stress, tension, and become more mindful. Instructors vary each month for this class.
Date: May 14, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: http://ewstudios.com
Location: East Wind Studios 101 S. 2nd St. Chesterton, IN
Contact: 219-728-1647
EMail: eastwindstudios@comcast.net
Date/Time Details: May 14th, 2019, 6:30-7:30PM
Fees/Admission: Free
May 15    Sit. Collaborate & Listen

Learn and collaborate with experts in their industry and your peers. You will be broken into groups based on the topic of interest you select while registering to have round table discussions. To wrap up the program, we will comprise a panel of the moderators from the round tables to end program.

This is an opportunity to pick the brains of experts and network with members of the Duneland, Portage, and Hobart Chambers. Registration is required. Breakfast foods and coffee will be available.

Facilitator:
Theresa Valade of Success Trek

Moderators Include:
Jim Hubbard of SCORE - Human Resources
Danna Liss of Dana Liss Design - Marketing
Michael Joesten of Joesten Change Management - Leadership
Gary Brownlee of ISBDC - Finance

 
Date: May 15, 2019
Time: 7:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Location: The Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest
6100 Southport Road
Portage, IN 46368
Contact: 220 Broadway, Chesterton (219) 926-5513
EMail: maura@dunelandchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, May 15
7:30 am :: Registration
8:00 am :: Program Begins
Fees/Admission: $20 per person
May 15    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.

Picnic tables are available to the public, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating if desired.
Date: May 15, 2019
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: Chad Burns
EMail: chad@dunelandchamber.org
Date/Time Details:

Wednesday, May 15
5:00 pm -  9:00 pm

Fees/Admission: Free!
May 18    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!

Date: May 18, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.dunelandchamber.org
Location:

Chesterton’s European Market
220 Broadway
Chesterton, IN 46304

EMail: Chad@dunelandchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Every Saturday
May 4 - October 26
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
May 18    Work Day
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!  Volunteers show up to work on the property to get the buildings, fencing and other projects completed.  Lunch will be provided for those who come out to help. Come help for an hour or the entire time, there is no time requirement. There will be weeding, cleaning, shoveling, organizing, and repairing. Some jobs will be intensive in labor, while other jobs are very light.
Date: May 18, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: True North Training Stables, 927 N 150 W, Chesterton, IN 46304
Date/Time Details: Saturday, May 18, 2019
10 am-2 pm
May 18    2019 Spring Out to Sunset Festival
The festival includes: • Family activities / kids crafts • Farm animal visits • Bounce houses • Food vendors and beer garden - Leroy’s Hot Stuff Mexican, Birky Farms BBQ, and Ben’s Soft Pretzels • Face painting and kite flying demo • The Sunset Hill Colonels vintage baseball team scrimmage • Wellness, nature, kids products, and other vendors Entrance to the festival is only $5 per car.
Date: May 18, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: https://www.portercountyparks.org/springout
Location: Sunset Hill Farm County Park
Contact: https://www.portercountyparks.org/springout
Date/Time Details: May 18, 2019 12 pm-4 pm
Fees/Admission: Entrance to the festival is only $5 per car.
May 21    Free Community Class
HANDS ON HEALTH: Cupping & Gua Sha w/ Jessy Cupping & Guasha are important Chinese medical accessory techniques. The therapist will discuss how these techniques work, the benefits & even offer demonstrations. Those attending will receive the opportunity to experience these techniques for themselves. Those who attend the class will be entered into a drawing to win a complimentary 30 minute massage.
Date: May 21, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: http://ewstudios.com
Location: East Wind Studios 101 S. 2nd Street Chesterton, IN
Contact: 219-728-1647
EMail: eastwindstudios@comcast.net
Date/Time Details: May 21st, 2019 6:30-7:30 PM
Fees/Admission: Free
May 23    Speed Networking After Hours

Speed Networking After Hours
Connections. Contacts. Opportunities.
 

Join us for our Speed Networking event which is designed to give you face to face time with other business professionals. Half of the event will be the traditional speed networking style leaving the other half for networking and mingling. Bring business cards, promotional materials, and make new valuable connections!

Date: May 23, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Gelsosomos Pizzeria & Pub
371 Indian Boundary Rd., Ste. 1
Chesterton, IN 46304

 
Contact: 219-926-5513
EMail: christina@dunelandchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, May 23
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
May 25    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!

Date: May 25, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.dunelandchamber.org
Location:

Chesterton’s European Market
220 Broadway
Chesterton, IN 46304

EMail: Chad@dunelandchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Every Saturday
May 4 - October 26
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
May 28    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! Join us at the Duneland Chamber office.
  • Coffee & breakfast snacks
  • Networking
  • Training for online marketing tools
  • New events & programs for 2019
Date: May 28, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Duneland Chamber of Commerce
220 Broadway
Chesterton, IN 46304
Contact: Christina Miller
EMail: christina@dunelandchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, May 28
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Fees/Admission: FREE
May 28    Free Community Class
BEGINNERS MOVEMENT: Circle Dance w/ Carlota Hursey The Circle Dance provides a valuable opportunity to practice attitudes that encourage harmony and peace. The dancing circle, like a moving mandala, becomes a safe place to be ourselves and enables access to our highest creative consciousness, whether through slow-paced meditative movements, or in quite lively and energetic steps. No partner, dance experience or special skills are needed. Each dance is taught or reviewed just before it starts, and beginners are always welcome. Circle Dancing is recommended to people of all ages, it enables dancers to become aware of their bodies and develop concentration and memory skills.
Date: May 28, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: http://ewstudios.com
Location: East Wind Studios 101 S. 2nd Street Chesterton, IN
Contact: 219-728-1647
EMail: eastwindstudios@comcast.net
Date/Time Details: May 28th, 2019 6:30-7:30PM
Fees/Admission: Free
May 29    Ribbon Cutting :: bNutty
Ribbon Cutting
bNutty


What: Celebration of Ribbon Cutting
When: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where:
bNutty
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 promptly at 6:00 pm.
 
Date: May 29, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: bNutty
6370 Ameriplex Dr., Suite 102
Portage, Indiana 46368
Contact: Duneland Chamber of Commerce 220 Broadway Chesterton, IN 46304
EMail: info@dunelandchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, May 29
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free!