Never miss a thing in NWI! Here’s your weekly list of fun, upcoming events.

Check out all the fun things happening! This week we’re super excited about these events:

• Annual Spring Craft Show - Woodland Park, Portage
• Yoga in the Barn – County Line Orchard, Hobart
• Sunset/Full Moon Stroll - Buckley Homestead, Lowell
• Craft Fair - The Edge of Liberty, Valparaiso
• Hometown Farmer's Market - Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point

“It’s Not About The House, It’s About The People.”

~Friday May 13~

Springtime Market - Family YMCA, Valparaiso

38 Things Live – Duffy’s Place, Valparaiso

Summer Concert Series 2022 - Zao Island, Valparaiso

The Resurrection Blues Band - Zorn Brew Works Co., Michigan City

Coffee & Canvas - Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Michigan City

Greg Guidotti - Luna Kitchen + Cocktails, Chesterton

Cinco De Mayo Party in the Park 2022 - Peter G Redar Park, Schererville

~Saturday May 14~

Chris and Lou – Elements Wine Bar, Valparaiso

Echoes of Pompeii: A Tribute to Pink Floyd – Memorial Opera House, Valparaiso

Meet the Animals - Sunset Hill Farm County Park, Valparaiso

Annual Spring Craft Show - Woodland Park, Portage

Grand Reopening - Shady Creek Winery, Michigan City

Audio Pantalones - Zorn Brew Works Co., Michigan City

European Market - 220 Broadway Ave, Chesterton

Jake & Jake – 219 Taproom, Chesterton

Yoga & Salt Therapy - Evexia Salt Cave, Chesterton

Dinner Jams with Chad Clifford - Gelsosomo's Pizzeria & Region On Tap, Crown Point

The Highway Band - B G Gators, Crown Point

The Muddsharks - White Rhino Bar & Grill, Dyer

~Sunday May 15~

Craft Fair - The Edge of Liberty, Valparaiso

Hot Sauce - Anderson's Winery and Vineyard, Valparaiso

"Mommy & Me" Paint Party – The Painted Apple Creative Studio, Portage

Tie-Dye Day - Dig the Dunes Trail Stop, Portage

Yoga in the Barn – County Line Orchard, Hobart

Sunset/Full Moon Stroll - Buckley Homestead, Lowell

Lunar Eclipse Viewing Open House - Conway Observatory, Lowell

~Monday May 16~

Spring Bird Walk - Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, Valparaiso

~Tuesday May 17~

Pond management workshop - Rogers Lakewood Park, Valparaiso

Acrylic Paint & Pour - Dig the Dunes Trail Stop, Portage

Hometown Farmer's Market - Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point

Adult Coloring - Lowell Public Library, Lowell

Bites, Brews & Bingo Night! - JJ's Side Out Bar & Grill, La Porte

Jam Night - Finnegan’s Pub, Dyer

~Wednesday May 18~

Music Bingo - Four Fathers Brewing LLC, Valparaiso

Sunset Photography Class - Dig the Dunes Trail Stop, Portage

Lauren Dukes Duo - Luna Kitchen + Cocktails, Chesterton

Coffee Creek Famers Market – 178 E Sidewalk Rd, Chesterton

Wine Tasting - White Rhino Bar & Grill, Dyer

Trivia – Bridges’ Scoreboard Restaurant & Sports Bar, Griffith

~Thursday May 19~

Pizza & Paint Party – HealthLinc, Valparaiso

Mike Gallemore – Elements Wine Bar, Valparaiso

Yoga in the Gardens with April Fallon - Friendship Botanic Gardens, Michigan City

Music Bingo - Bullpen Luxury Bar & Grill, Schererville

Open Mic with Nick Kazonis & Friends - Region Ale, Schererville

Looking for more exciting events taking place this week, then head on over to our Parkbench site and check them out there!

Never miss a thing in NWI! Here’s your weekly list of fun, upcoming events. Check out all the fun things happening this week!

“It’s Not About The House, It’s About The People.”

~Friday May 6~

Valparaiso Firefighters Local 1124 Annual Spring Plant & Flower Sale - William E. Urschel Pavilion, Valparaiso

LeAnn Stutler – Radius, Valparaiso

Sammy Live – Running Vine Winery, Chesterton

Tikie-Oke: Return to the 80's – Fiddlehead, Michigan City

DJ D. Jones - Bullpen Luxury Bar & Grill, Schererville

~Saturday May 7~

Chocolate Walk - Downtown Valparaiso

Parking Lot Party - Orchestrated Events, Valparaiso

Mother's Day Flower Workshop - Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, Valparaiso

Fitness Color Run - Sunset Hill Farm County Park, Valparaiso

Saturday Evening Paint Party - The Painted Apple Creative Studio, Portage

European Market Opening Day - 220 Broadway Ave, Chesterton

Yoga & Salt Therapy - Evexia Salt Cave, Chesterton

Ax Glow Throw + Gaming - The Lucky Hatchet, Michigan City

Kasim & Josh Duo Performing LIVE - Zorn Brew Works Co., Michigan City

Duck Creek Subdivision Sale - Duck Creek Golf Course, Hobart

Shipshewana On The Road - Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point

22nd Annual Native Plant Sale - Oak Ridge Prairie, Griffith

Free Comic Book Day 2022 - 10th Planet, Schererville

~Sunday May 8~

2nd Sunday and Mother's Day - Anderson's Winery and Vineyard, Valparaiso

Shipshewana On The Road - Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point

Mother's Day - Region Ale, Schererville

~Monday May 9~

Tour De Griffith Fun Run/Walk/Ride - Bridges' Scoreboard Restaurant & Sports Bar, Griffith

Friends Student Art Exhibit & Reception - Lowell Public Library, Lowell

~Tuesday May 10~

Home Town Farmer’s Market - Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point

Jam Night - Finnegan’s Pub, Dyer

~Wednesday May 11~

1980's Trivia Night - Lambstone Cellars Winery, Valparaiso

Local H – Hobart Art Theater, Hobart

~Thursday May 12~

Group Bike Ride: Tour de Parks - ValPlayso Park, Valparaiso

Marco Villarreal - Elements Wine Bar, Valparaiso

I'm With Frank Duo - White Rhino Bar & Grill, Dyer

Music Bingo - Bullpen Luxury Bar & Grill, Schererville

Open Mic with Nick Kazonis & Friends - Region Ale, Schererville

Looking for more exciting events taking place this week, then head on over to our Parkbench site and check them out there!

Meet Heather Henderlong, owner of Extra Mile Fitness in Valparaiso. Extra Mile Fitness is the place to get your running and walking gear. They are dedicated to helping their customers find the right shoe that fits their needs.

We sat down with Heather to get a better understanding of Extra Mile Fitness.

How long have you been in business?

We’re Extra Mile Fitness, and we’ve been here for 10 years.

Who are your customers? Who can you serve?

This is our tenth year, and as we’ve grown as a business, we’ve evolved into being able to help anyone that’s on their feet, anyone that moves, anyone that needs a good pair of shoes.

What makes your store different?

What we have found is when people go to the store, like let’s say they go to Kohl’s or even like Dick’s Sporting Goods, and not to throw those names out there but… they’re overwhelmed, overwhelmed with the amount of footwear.

So, what we do is we have over 60 models of shoes. It’s not like a repeat of one model in different colors, it’s 60 different types of shoes, and what we do is help narrow that down.

It doesn’t matter if you’re running, which is part of our business, but the majority of our business is just everyday people wanting to walk, work, go to the grocery store, go to Disney. We have a lot of people who want to go to Disney and not have their feet hurt, and so we help them find that.

How do you help them?

So, it takes about 15 to 20 minutes and we just take our time and listen to them and evaluate their gait through … an interview. We have a small little interview, and then we also have them walk. We have a treadmill, and we can videotape them moving on the treadmill If they have like plantar fasciitis, we have lots of tools that will help with that. We have a great sock; we have a ball.

We have tips and tricks if they have, you know, like their heels hurt or their knees hurt. There are shoes that have more cushioning in them than others, and it surrounds their foot in both.

There’s a lot of things on the market that we have to help them be more comfortable.

It’s not just a good pair of shoes, it’s because you guys took the time to make sure I got in the right shoe.

And that’s key. Everyone goes, “hey what brand is the best?” It’s the shoe that fits your walk, your gait, and then taking the time to figure that out. And it does take time. As long as you give it the time and… allow us to try different things, we’ll figure it out.

What kind of events do you have?

We do free events. If you want to get out and move for three miles, you might need a walking or running buddy that will encourage you to keep going. We do a training group right now; we have a beginner 5K training group. And then, on Sunday, we kick off our half marathon training group to help anyone. We have people who do 20-minute miles all the way down to a 7-minute mile. We cater to everyone and help get them to the start line, healthy and ready to go.

Anything else to add?

We’re proud to be a part of the Valparaiso community, you know, to serve and help people.

If you’re looking for a new pair of running shoes or just having trouble finding a pair of walking shoes that fit, then check out Extra Mile Fitness. Their staff is always ready and willing to help put you into the right shoe for you. They also have some really great sports apparel including some really amazing socks.

Address: Extra Mile Fitness, 1330 E Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383

Phone: 219-286-3606 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...tramilenwi/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...nessCompany

Never miss a thing in NWI! Here’s your weekly list of fun, upcoming events. Check out all the fun things happening this week!

“It’s Not About The House, It’s About The People.”

~Friday April 29~

3 Little Birds Spring Market - Porter County Expo Center, Valparaiso

Mike Gallemore - Elements Wine Bar, Valparaiso

Total Knockout Trivia 2022 – Woodland Park, Portage

Water Circus: Silver Unit ‘22 Tour - Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets, Michigan City

MYSTERIA – Fuse, Chesterton

Kerry Mott - White Rhino Bar & Grill, Dyer

Soulshine Live - Ciao Bella, Schererville

~Saturday April 30~

3 Little Birds Spring Market - Porter County Expo Center, Valparaiso

The Erly - Aftermath Cidery & Winery, Valparaiso

Water Circus: Silver Unit ‘22 Tour - Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets, Michigan City

The Rest Performing LIVE - Zorn Brew Works Co., Michigan City

Hot Sauce music - Running Vines Winery, Chesterton

Gardening by the Moon - Sunset Hill Farm County Park, Chesterton

Yoga & Salt Therapy - Evexia Salt Cave, Chesterton

Spring Arts and Crafts Fair - The Sparta Dome, Crown Point

Birding through the Parks - Lemon Lake County Park, Crown Point

Euphoria - White Rhino Bar & Grill, Dyer

~Sunday May 1~

Mother's Day Brunch - Aster & Gray, Valparaiso

Railway Garden Opening Day - Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, Valparaiso

Water Circus: Silver Unit ‘22 Tour - Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets, Michigan City

Opening Day! - Friendship Botanic Gardens, Michigan City

Mother’s Day Brunch-Wreath Making Workshop - Hammer & Stain NWI, Hobart

Robert Rolfe Feddersen LIVE - Off Square Brewing, Crown Point

~Monday May 2~

T'ai Chi Series - Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, Valparaiso

~Tuesday May 3~

Hometown Farmer's Market at the Fairgrounds - Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point

Bites, Brews & Bingo Night! - JJ's Side Out Bar & Grill, La Porte Jam Night - Finnegan’s Pub, Dyer

~Wednesday May 4~

Music Bingo - Four Fathers Brewing LLC, Valparaiso

Jill & Chris - Luna Kitchen + Cocktails, Chesterton

Karaoke – Fuse, Chesterton Mom's Night Out! - Hammer & Stain NWI, Hobart

Star Wars Trivia – Off Square Brewing, Crown Point

~Thursday May 5~

Valparaiso Firefighters Local 1124 Annual Spring Plant & Flower Sale - William E. Urschel Pavilion, Valparaiso

Chad Burton Live - Four Fathers Brewing LLC, Valparaiso

Cinco de Mayo Paint Event - The Painted Apple Creative Studio, Portage

Cinco de Mayo Bash – Fuse, Chesterton

Open Mic with Nick Kazonis & Friends - Region Ale, Schererville

Music Bingo - Bullpen Luxury Bar & Grill, Schererville

Looking for more exciting events taking place this week, then head on over to our Parkbench site and check them out there!

Never miss a thing in NWI! Here’s your weekly list of fun, upcoming events. Check out all the fun things happening this week! 

~Friday April 22~

Nick Danger Band with Rocco & Will - Elements Wine Bar, Valparaiso

Friday Night Paint Party - The Painted Apple Creative Studio, Portage

Michael, Maddy & Craig Live – Luna Rooftop Bar, Chesterton

Rockology Chicago – Fuse, Chesterton

Kashmir Live - Hobart Art Theatre, Hobart

Friends of the Library Rummage Sale – Lowell Public Library, Lowell

Ray Eng Music - Bullpen Luxury Bar & Grill, Schererville

~Saturday April 23~

Spring Kid's Closet Sale - Spring Kid's Closet Sale, Valparaiso

Spring Ephemeral Photo Walk - Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, Valparaiso

Jessi & The Fizz LIVE - Duffy's Place, Valparaiso

1st Year Celebration - Hunter's Brewing, Chesterton

Yoga & Salt Therapy - Evexia Salt Cave, Chesterton

Wake Up the Gardens - Friendship Botanic Gardens, Michigan City

Sustainably Earth Day - Michigan City Public Library, Michigan City

High Street Live - Buddy and Pals, Crown Point

Adult Magic Show by the Infamous Mike Powers - HotSpot Café, La Porte

Dan, Bruce & Tim Live – Region Ale, Schererville

~Sunday April 24~

Frank Ruvoli Live - Anderson's Winery and Vineyard, Valparaiso

Spring Bridal Show - The Market Events, Valparaiso

Swing Into Spring Vendor Event - Lowell Fire Dept., Lowell

Relay For Life Fundraiser Coffee & Canvas - HotSpot Café, La Porte

~Monday April 25~

"POLISHED POPPIES" Painting Event - AJ's Pizza Co., Chesterton

Canvas Painting with Cocktails - White Rhino Bar & Grill, Dyer

~Tuesday April 26~

"Blue Martini" Painting Event - Carriage Court Pizza, Crown Point

Jam Night - Finnegan’s Pub, Dyer

Harry Potter Trivia! - Bullpen Luxury Bar & Grill, Schererville

~Wednesday April 27~

Trivia Night - Four Fathers Brewing LLC, Valparaiso

Karaoke – Fuse, Chesterton

Karaoke - White Rhino Bar & Grill, Dyer

~Thursday April 28~

Marco Villarreal Live - Elements Wine Bar, Valparaiso

Water Circus: Silver Unit ‘22 Tour - Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets, Michigan City

Wine & Design Night - Johnson's Farm Produce, Hobart

Mother's Day Noodle Board Workshop - Hammer & Stain NWI, Hobart

Kottonmouth Kings - Hobart Art Theatre, Hobart

Kids Craft – Lowell Public Library, Lowell

Music Bingo - Bullpen Luxury Bar & Grill, Schererville

Looking for more exciting events taking place this week, then head on over to our Parkbench site and check them out there!

“It’s Not About The House, It’s About The People.”

Meet Glennas Jones the Community Outreach Coordinator at New Creation Men’s Center & Resale Shop in Valparaiso. New Creation is a not-for-profit organization that helps to provide men who are struggling with homelessness with the tools they need to strive for a better life. By providing day programs, partnering with local churches and organizations, and running a vast resale shop funded exclusively by donations, they are touching the lives of many people and making a positive impact in the community.

Glennas explains that New Creation sprang to life in the midst of a coffee shop get-together where a group of Northwest Indiana pastors saw a need in their community and put into motion a plan to meet those needs.

Since then, New Creation has flourished. It provides care for those who, Glennas described as, “kind of down the line.” The programs at New Creation focus on helping men over the age of 18 get back on their feet.

New Creation currently has a day program where the men are with them from 7:00 am-6:30 pm. Afterwards, they are moved to one of the churches that our participating in the PADs program. These churches provide a safe space for the men to stay the night.

This partnership is a great way for New Creations and the churches to better provide for these men. “[There are] lots of benefits from it because we touch and we connect with so many people…,” Glennas said. Whether it’s volunteers or the men themselves, these programs are making a big impact in peoples’ lives.
Their resale shop is another way that New Creation is changing lives. They run on a voucher program. Each Voucher is for $100, but those at New Creation make sure everyone gets what they need no matter the actual cost. “It’s our way to pay [it] forward,” Glennas explained.

Those in need of their help can obtain a voucher by reaching out to their local trustee, the council for aging, or one of the many programs that help people around Northwest Indiana like, the Caring Place, Porter Starke, and The Family House. They all have vouchers on file for New Creation. Once you ask for a voucher, that agency will contact Glennas and set up an appointment with her.

The resale shop has a wide array of things in their warehouse including furniture, lamps, clothing, shoes, plates, and other home furnishing items. “Remember, none of this has been purchased, it’s all been given to us by generous people in Porter County,” said Glennas. “And so, when you come to our back door and say I have a donation, assume that it’s going to go into our inventory, but know that it’s maybe very well going to give somebody a hand up in their household.”

Donations are received daily Monday through Saturday until 4:30 pm at their very last bay door. Just drive up and a couple of gentlemen will help unload any donations you may have. They are always in need of new or slightly used toasters, lamps, irons, and other items used to furnish a home.

They also will pick up furniture with a scheduled appointment.

Glennas explains, “…the things that you donate here that you bring to us, you just don’t know where they move to but for some people it’s such a gift of restart.”

If you’re looking to make a donation or know someone who may need assistance, give New Creation Men’s Center and Resale Shop a call and help them make a difference in your community.

Phone number: 219-286-7061
Address: 2102 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Website: www.newcreationempowers.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...nresaleshop
Instagram: @newcreationresaleshop

Never miss a thing in NWI! Here’s your weekly list of fun, upcoming events. Lots of fun Easter Activities popping up this week!

Check out all the fun things happening! This week we’re super excited about these events:

• Easter Bunny - Benchwarmer's Grille, Portage
• Easter Egg Hunt – Westside Park, Valparaiso
• Egg-stravaganza - Fox Memorial Park, La Porte
• Easter Brunch Buffet - Hunter's Brewing, Chesterton
• Bunny Hop - Friendship Botanic Gardens, Michigan City

Check out your full weekly list below!

“It’s Not About The House, It’s About The People.”

~Friday April 15~

Soulshine Live – Radius, Valparaiso

Infunctious – Elements Wine Bar, Valparaiso

Easter Bunny - Benchwarmer's Grille, Portage

Whiskey Richard - Running Vines Winery, Chesterton

Hairbangers Ball - Hobart Art Theater, Hobart

Davidson County Band - Buddy & Pals, Crown Point

SINGO: Music Bingo - Gelsosomo's Pizzeria, Crown Point

~Saturday April 16~

Easter Egg Hunt – Westside Park, Valparaiso

Yinyasa Yoga & Puppies - Ohm Yoga Studio, Valparaiso

Restoration Church Community Egg Hunt - Sunset Hill Farm County Park, Valparaiso

Bunny Hop - Friendship Botanic Gardens, Michigan City

Easter Egg Hunt - McGinnis Pub, Michigan City

Together With Ukraine - Zorn Brew Works Co., Michigan City

Lake County Parks: Spring Plant Swap - Deep River County Park, Hobart

Chicagoland Stand-Up Comedy Show - Hobart Art Theater, Hobart

Open Gym Easter Egg Hunt - Midwest Gymnastics, Crown Point

Egg-stravaganza - Fox Memorial Park, La Porte

Gerhart - White Rhino Bar & Grill, Dyer

Easter Rock Painting Class - Stone and Pallet, Dyer

~Sunday April 17~

Hot Sauce - Anderson's Winery and Vineyard, Valparaiso

Easter Dart Tournament - On the Roxx, Portage

Easter Brunch Buffet - Hunter's Brewing, Chesterton

~Monday April 18~

Free n' Fun Bar Bingo - Northwoods Falls, St John

~Tuesday April 19~

Story Time - Lowell Public Library, Lowell

Bites, Brews & Bingo Night! - JJ's Side Out Bar & Grill, La Porte

Paint Your Pet - White Rhino Bar & Grill, Dyer

Jam Night - Finnegan’s Pub, Dyer

Trivia Night! - Bullpen Luxury Bar & Grill, Schererville

~Wednesday April 20~

Family Paint Night - The Painted Apple Creative Studio, Portage

Opening Day! - Coffee Creek Farmers Market, Chesterton

Karaoke – Fuse, Chesterton

Modern Family Trivia! – Off Square Brewing, Crown Point

Frank Ruvoli – Square Roots, Crown Point

Karaoke - White Rhino Bar & Grill, Dyer

~Thursday April 21~

Greg Ashby - Elements Wine Bar, Valparaiso

Trivia Night – The Market Events, Valparaiso

Singles Only Speed Dating - Zorn Brew Works Co., Michigan City

Firm Grip: Local Author Bill Nelson – Michigan City Public Library, Michigan City

Sip & Succulent Night - Johnson's Farm Produce, Hobart

Frank Ruvoli - Three Monkeys Pub, Crown Point

Hippity Hop Pub Crawl - White Rhino Bar & Grill, Dyer

Music Bingo - Bullpen Luxury Bar & Grill, Schererville

Looking for more exciting events taking place this week, then head on over to our Parkbench site and check them out there!

Never miss a thing in NWI! Here’s your weekly list of fun, upcoming events.

Check out all the fun things happening! This week we’re super excited about these events:

• Easter Egg Hunt - Butterfly Park, Valparaiso
• Breakfast with the Easter Bunny - Up Your Alley, Schererville
• Meet the Easter Bunny - HotSpot Café, La Porte 
• Dig the Dunes Scavenger Hunt - The Chesterton Brewery, Chesterton
• Open Gym Easter Egg Hunt - Midwest Gymnastics, Crown Point

View your full weekly list below!

“It’s Not About The House, It’s About The People.”

~Friday April 8~

Everyone Loves the Beatles - Anderson's Winery and Vineyard, Valparaiso

Greg Ashby - Elements Wine Bar, Valparaiso

Mike Green - Luna Kitchen + Cocktails, Chesterton

John Corabi & Donnie Vie – Hobart Art Theater, Hobart

SINGO: Music Bingo - Gelsosomo's Pizzeria, Crown Point

White Sox Season Opener Game Watch Party - Bridges' Scoreboard Restaurant & Sports Bar, Griffith

~Saturday April 9~

Easter Egg Hunt - Butterfly Park, Valparaiso

Another Acoustic Afternoon - Anderson's Winery and Vineyard, Valparaiso

April Restoration Volunteer Day - Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, Valparaiso

Zoology Craft Fun Fair Fundraiser - Portage High School, Portage

Art in the National Park - Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk, Portage

Portage Kiwanis: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny - Woodland Park, Portage

YOGA & Salt Therapy - Evexia Salt Cave, Chesterton

Acoustically Speaking - Zorn Brew Works Co, Michigan City

Felted Flowers Workshop - Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Michigan City

MegaBeatles in the Barn 2022 - County Line Orchard, Hobart

Open Gym Easter Egg Hunt - Midwest Gymnastics, Crown Point

Meet the Easter Bunny - HotSpot Café, La Porte

The AcoustiSharks - Finnegans Pub, Dyer

~Sunday April 10~

"Mommy & Me" Paint Party - The Painted Apple Creative Studio, Portage

Dig the Dunes Scavenger Hunt - The Chesterton Brewery, Chesterton

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny - Up Your Alley, Schererville

~Monday April 11~

Adult Book Discussion - Lowell Public Library, Lowell

Tour De Griffith Fun Run/Walk/Ride - Bridges' Scoreboard Restaurant & Sports Bar, Griffith

~Tuesday April 12~

Story Time - Lowell Public Library, Lowell

Jam Night - Finnegan’s Pub, Dyer

~Wednesday April 13~

Music Through the Decades Trivia - Four Fathers Brewing LLC, Valparaiso

Family Paint Night - The Painted Apple Creative Studio, Portage

Mommy & Me Sunflower Workshop - Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Michigan City

Jesse Hernandez + Nick Kazonis - Square Roots, Crown Point

Karaoke - White Rhino Bar & Grill, Dyer

~Thursday April 14~

John Derado - Elements Wine Bar, Valparaiso

Rock Steady - FUSE Bar & Grill, Chesterton

Young Adult Origami - Lowell Public Library, Lowell

Burlap Easter Bunny - Stone and Pallet, Dyer

Gloria Rivera and Voodoo Riot - White Rhino Bar & Grill, Dyer

Flashlight Egg Hunt (Ages 4-7) - Schererville Community Center, Schererville

Music Bingo - Bullpen Luxury Bar & Grill, Schererville

Looking for more exciting events taking place this week, then head on over to our Parkbench site and check them out there!

Never miss a thing in NWI! Here’s your weekly list of fun, upcoming events.

Check out all the fun things happening! This week we’re super excited about these events:

• Easter Bunny Pet Photos - Southlake Mall, Hobart
• First Friday Poetry Slam - Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Michigan City
• Music Bingo - Bullpen Luxury Bar & Grill, Schererville
• Park Pass Party - Dig the Dunes Trail Stop, Portage
• Open Mic Night- Public Mic - FLUID Coffee Roasters, Valparaiso

Check out your full weekly list below!

“It’s Not About The House, It’s About The People.”

~Friday April 1~

Jack Cunningham – Radius, Valparaiso

Open Mic Night- Public Mic - FLUID Coffee Roasters, Valparaiso

Friday Night Paint Party - The Painted Apple Creative Studio, Portage

LeAnn Stutler Live - 219 Taproom, Chesterton

First Friday Poetry Slam - Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Michigan City

Gloria Rivera & Dave Parker - Zorn Brew Works Co., Michigan City

Alex Williams - Hobart Art Theatre, Hobart

SINGO: Music Bingo - Gelsosomo's Pizzeria & Region On Tap, Crown Point

Kerry Mott - White Rhino Bar & Grill, Dyer

~Saturday April 2~

Ringing in Spring 2022 - Valparaiso Family YMCA, Valparaiso

Spring Open House - Humane Indiana Wildlife, Valparaiso

Amy McCormick & Aaron Harris of Listen Betty - Aftermath Cidery & Winery, Valparaiso

Park Pass Party - Dig the Dunes Trail Stop, Portage

Spring Jean Fling Paint Party -  The Painted Apple Creative Studio, Portage

YOGA & Salt Therapy - Evexia Salt Cave, Chesterton

Painting Paws For A Cause - Tom Lounges' Record Bin, Michigan City

Glow Throw + Gaming - The Lucky Hatchet, Michigan City

Easter Bunny Photos - Southlake Mall, Hobart

Dinner Jams with Jonathan JP Parker - Gelsosomo's Pizzeria & Region On Tap, Crown Point

Crawpuppies Live - Two Bills Tap America's Sports Tap & Grill, Crown Point

Visit with the Easter Bunny! - Lowell Public Library, Lowell

Spring Fever Craft Show - Schererville Parks & Recreation, Schererville

~Sunday April 3~

Outlaw music with David Hagenow - Four Corners Winery & Wedding Venue, Valparaiso

Beginners Aerial Yoga Workshop - Ohm Yoga Studio, Valparaiso

Yoga - Brincka Cross Gardens, Michigan City

Robert Rolfe Feddersen LIVE - Off Square Brewing, Crown Point

~Monday April 4~

Easter Bunny Pet Photos - Southlake Mall, Hobart

~Tuesday April 5~

Bites, Brews & Bingo Night! - JJ's Side Out Bar & Grill, La Porte

Jam Night - Finnegan’s Pub, Dyer

Trivia Night! - Bullpen Luxury Bar & Grill, Schererville

~Wednesday April 6~

Jessi & Greg Guidotti LIVE - Luna Kitchen + Cocktails, Chesterton

Story Time - Michigan City Public Library, Michigan City

Free N' Fun Bar Bingo!!! - Bearski's Pub & Eatery, Lowell

Author Visit & Book Signing - Lowell Public Library, Lowell

Colin & Alison Acoustic - Finnegan’s Pub, Dyer

Karaoke - White Rhino Bar & Grill, Dyer

~Thursday April 7~

Shout Section Big Band - Woodland Park, Portage

"HOPPY TRAILS" Painting Event - South Bend Chocolate Café, Michigan City

Jessi & Drew Stolz Acoustic Duo - White Rhino Bar & Grill, Dyer

Open Mic with Nick Kazonis & Friends! – Region Ale, Schererville

Music Bingo - Bullpen Luxury Bar & Grill, Schererville

Looking for more exciting events taking place this week, then head on over to our Parkbench site and check them out there!

Never miss a thing in NWI! Here’s your weekly list of fun, upcoming events.

Check out all the fun things happening! This week we’re super excited about these events:

• Marvel Trivia - Off Square Brewing, Crown Point
• Full House Trivia! - Bullpen Luxury Bar & Grill, Schererville
• Hair Band Trivia - Lambstone Cellars Winery, Valparaiso
• YOGA & Salt Therapy - Evexia Salt Cave, Chesterton
• Lake County Antique And Vintage Market - Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point

View your full weekly list below!

~Friday March 25~

The Head Honchos - Elements Wine Bar, Valparaiso

Derek Caruso & The Blues Fuse LIVE - Franklin House, Valparaiso

High Street Band - FUSE Bar & Grill, Chesterton

Ross & Young - 219 Taproom, Chesterton

Big Stevie - Zorn Brew Works Co., Michigan City

Lake County Antique And Vintage Market - Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown

Point Kerry Mott - White Rhino Bar & Grill, Dyer

~Saturday March 26~

Jason Murphy - Elements Wine Bar, Valparaiso

17th Annual Firefighters Ball - Duneland Falls Banquet Center, Chesterton

YOGA & Salt Therapy - Evexia Salt Cave, Chesterton

The Jason Martin Trio - Zorn Brew Works Co., Michigan City

Wake Up the Gardens - Friendship Botanic Gardens, Michigan City

Bonfire live - Buddy & Pal's Place, Crown Point

Lake County Antique And Vintage Market - Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point

Donnie Williamson with Euphoria - The Track Lounge, Crown Point

The Collective Artisan Market - La Porte Civic Auditorium, La Porte

Mark Zeus & Marlon St. John - Finnegans Pub, Dyer

Cosmic Skate - Midwest Training and Ice Center, Dyer

Harry Potter Painting Class (All Ages) - Schererville Community Center, Schererville

~Sunday March 27~

Classical Blast - Chicago Street Theatre, Valparaiso

DIY Painting Open Studio! - The Painted Apple Creative Studio, Portage

Meet & Greet - Pet Supplies Plus, Crown Point

~Monday March 28~

"Stellar Planets" Painting Event – AJ’s Pizza, Chesterton

Family Movie Night - Lowell Public Library, Lowell

Canvas Painting with Cocktails - White Rhino Bar & Grill, Dyer

~Tuesday March 29~

Yoga for Stress & Tension - East Wind Studios, Chesterton

Jam Night - Finnegans Pub, Dyer

Full House Trivia! - Bullpen Luxury Bar & Grill, Schererville

~Wednesday March 30~

Hair Band Trivia - Lambstone Cellars Winery, Valparaiso

Family Paint Night - The Painted Apple Creative Studio, Portage

Robby Celestin Duo - Luna Kitchen + Cocktails, Chesterton

The AcoustiSharks - Square Roots, Crown Point

Marvel Trivia - Off Square Brewing, Crown Point

Free N' Fun Bar Bingo!!! - Bearski's Pub & Eatery, Lowell

~Thursday March 31~

Sip & Stretch - Anderson's Winery and Vineyard, Valparaiso

Mytyme Jazzy Zsoul Funk Band - FUSE Bar & Grill, Chesterton

"Mindset is Everything" Painting Event - South Bend Chocolate Café, Michigan City

FREE Zumba - Uptown Social, Michigan City

Hometown Jams: LANCO - Hobart Art Theatre, Hobart

Spring Fairy Houses - Lemon Lake County Park, Crown

Point Young Adult / Teen Bingo - Lowell Public Library, Lowell

Music Bingo - Bullpen Luxury Bar & Grill, Schererville

Looking for more exciting events taking place this week, then head on over to our Parkbench site and check them out there!

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