Chamber Express, April 11, 2014

duneland-chamberFrontline Foundations
Open House & Ribbon Cutting
Friday, April 11
Our remodel is complete and The Conduit Recovery Community Center is ready! Join us for Frontline's Open House anytime from 2pm to 7pm. Ribbon Cutting will take place at 4pm. Live music and light hors d'oeuvres to be served.
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Sherwin-Williams
Super Sale!
SUPER SALE Friday April 11 - Monday April 14. Friday and Monday hours 7:00 am - 8:00 pm. Saturday hours are 8:00 am - 6:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. 40% off paints and stains. 30% off supplies, 25% off "Inspired by Color" & "People's Choice Basix" wallcoverings. Located at 5783 US Rt 6, Portage.
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Taltree Arboretum & Gardens
Create Your Own Terrarium Fairy Garden
Saturday, April 12 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Learn how to plant mosses, ferns and miniature plants in a fairy-style garden. Use recycled materials to create fun houses and add small characters to make a unique, terrarium garden. Cost is $17 for non-members and $15 for members. Register online at or call 219.462.0025.
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Rebuilding Together Duneland
10th Annual Benefit Ride
Sunday, April 13
Join us at Leroy's Hot Stuff, rain or shine! Breakfast Buffet starts at 10:00 am ($6.00); 11:00 am sign up, last bike out at 1:00 pm, and live music starting at 2:30 pm. There will be silent auctions and prizes. $15 per person or $25 per couple (bring $1 scratch off ticket) which includes a food buffet at 4:00 pm. All proceeds support Rebuilding Together-Duneland's 2014 Annual Workday. For more information call Leroy's at 219.926.6211. You don't have to ride to enjoy the fun!
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Chesterton Art Center
Children's Exhibit
The children's preschool and after school art classes will be presenting their work in an exhibit titled, "Starry Night" at the Chesterton Art Center. The Opening Reception will take place on Sunday, April 13 from 2-4. Instructor Jennifer Martin will be showcasing work the children have done throughout the school year, reflecting the artists they've studied each month. The public is welcome to attend this free event. The Chesterton Art Center is located at 115 S. 4th St., Chesterton, IN 46304. For more information about this and other upcoming events, please see the website.
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Miller Bakery Cafe
First Annual Wine & Dine
Sunday, April 13 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for our First Annual Wine & Dine for Save the Dunes. Tickets are $50 and includes open bar with boutique wines and craft beers, luscious dinner buffet and live music from Greg Bueltmann. A portion of the proceeds go to Save the Dune. Space is limited, call 219.427.1446 for required RSVP.
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Road to Life Church
Join Us for Our April Series
Come join us at Road to Life Church for our April series, "GOD'S NOT DEAD!" We are a church that is PASSIONATE for Christ, POWERFUL thru Christ, and has POTENTIAL in Christ. Have kids? Bring them to KidTown USA, where kids come to LIFE through high energy worship, teaching, games, and more! They will also enjoy the huge inflatables and earning tickets to spend at the Little Shop of Surprises! Road to Life is a thriving church that meets at Chesterton Middle School every Sunday at 9 and 11 AM. For more information about RTLC, please visit our website or call 219.728.6290. You can also follow us on Twitter @roadchurch or find us on Facebook @roadtolifechurch. See you soon!!
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East Wind Studios
Check Out Our Offers!
Purchase a class card this month, receive 20% off a grooming package and a free nail clipping from Coco's Canine Cabana! FREE TUESDAY NIGHTS at 6:30! This Tuesday's how to be Foam Rollers. Our upcoming workshops include, Intro to Handstands/Headstands, Feel self-empowerment and find self-trust! The workshop is designed for pure beginners! Sunday, April 13 at 11:00 am - 12:30 pm we have essential oils for pets! Saturdays from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm we have Hot Yoga. Advanced registration is strongly encouraged! Space is limited! Please call 219.728.1647.
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Wrap It Up
Still Taking Easter Orders
No, you're not too late to Hippity Hop your order for Easter! We have bunnies and bunny ears. Peeps and crosses. We have pastels and gift sets. Chocolates and wrappers of all sorts to match each set. Order by Monday, April 14 to be ready for Easter. Chamber Members receive an additional 10% off your first order with us. Check out our web site to see the various products we wrap! Hurry, Easter is on its way! 219.728.6443.
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East Wind Acupuncture
Check Out Our Classes
FREE Tuesday class April 15 at 6:30 pm. The how-to offered is Form RollersDoctors and experts can't figure out your health issues? Let our expert acupunctures take a look! You won't be disappointed! Call to schedule an appointment! 219.395.9928.
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Dunes Learning Center
Summer Camp Open House
Wednesday, April 16 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Bog stomping, bug hunting, beach combing and night hiking - Dunes Learning Center's summer camps offer kids from ages 6 to 16 unique opportunities to explore Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Curious parents (and kids) are invited to attend a summer camp open house on Saturday. Friendly Dunes Learning Center staff will be on hand to answer questions and give tours. Dunes Learning Center offers a variety of ways for kids to get outside and play. Visit the website or call 219.395.9555 for more information
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Molly Bea's Ingredients, LLC
The Cycles in Our Bodies
Have you ever wondered when is the best time of the day to eat, or how much at which meal? Kathy Hanson will be our April speaker! Please join us to learn a bit about your body's energy or Qi and how it flows throughout the day and fluctuates with the seasons so you can gain the most benefit from your healthy lifestyle choices. Free admission, seating is limited! Please RSVP to 219.983.9401.

Porter Regional Hospital
Presents "When Joint Replacement is the Best Option: Shoulder and Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement Surgery"
Thursday, April 17 @ 6:00 pm
Orthopedic Surgeons Dr. Thomas Kay and Dr. Michael Leland will discuss chronic joint pain and reasons you may be a candidate for joint replacement surgery. The event will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 17 at Sand Creek Country Club, 1001 Sand Creek Drive in Chesterton. Porter Regional Hospital's community wellness programs are free and refreshments will be provided. Pre-registration is required. To register, call 1800.541.1861.
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Bleu Lotus Yoga
Bound For Bliss
Bound for bliss level 2 kids yoga series starts April 17 and continues every Thursday from 5:15 to 6:15 pm for 7 weeks. $60 ages 7-12. Give your child the opportunity to experience the joys of yoga in a non-competitive, nurturing way. Yoga offers a learning pathway to develop a lifelong foundation of health, well-being and confidence for children. The class effectively teaches traditional yoga in a playful, simple manner by Yoga Alliance certified yoga.
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Chesterton Lions Club
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
The Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be taking place on Saturday, April 19th at 10:00 am SHARP! Find a lucky egg and win a prize. Take photos with Chester the Lion and the Easter Bunny. Admission is free. For kids ages 0-12. Located in Downtown Chesterton - Thomas Centennial Park.

Westchester Public Library
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19
Join us Saturday, April 19th for our library Easter Egg Hunt. Admission is free! For kids between the ages of 2 -6 yrs. Starts promptly at 10:00 am.
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CrossPointe Christian Church
Community Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Please join us for an egg hunt! This is a free event. There will be inflatables, food, crafts, candy, prizes and fun. Don't forget to bring a basket and camera for a picture with the Easter Bunny!
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Fairhaven Baptist Church
Come Celebrate Easter Sunday With Us!
Resurrection Sunday at Fairhaven is unique and memorable for your whole family. Our special Easter service is April 20th at 10:30 am. You will enjoy our special children's program, beautiful music from our choir and orchestra, and a challenging message from our pastor.
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Edible Arrangements
Bunny Festival
Edible Arrangements Bunny festival is a healthy fresh fruit basket overflowing with sweet melons, plump juicy strawberries, zippy oranges, mouthwatering grapes, and our cute as a button hand dipped pineapple bunnies. Pick up a whole basket or just a few of our amazing pineapple bunny pops for your get together. Open Easter morning for pick ups at both our Portage 219.763.3600 and Valparaiso 219-531.4300 locations.

Duneland Education Foundation
Build a Strong Foundation
Friday, April 25 @ 7:00 pm
Duneland Education Foundation cordially invites you to attend Build a Strong Foundation, Gala and Silent Auction. Held at Sand Creek County Club, we will have an hors d'oeuvres buffet, cash bar and entertainment provided by the Chesterton Music Department and Mr. Wade Breitzke. Tickets are $25 for teachers and $55 to the public. Please dress in cocktail attire. Reservations can be made by calling 983.3715 or respond at foundation@duneland.k12.in.us

El Salto Mexican Restaurant
Cinco De Mayo Celebration
Saturday, May 3 @ 4:00 pm - 12:00 am
Come out and join us for our Cinco De Mayo celebration at the Chesterton location. The celebration begins at 4:00 pm. There will be a DJ from 4:00pm - 8:00pm, Folkorico Dancers at 7:00pm and live music by the Jimmy Sarr Band from 8:00pm - 12:00am. We will have food and drink specials along with giveaways and fun.

Reins of Life, Inc.
Golf Outing
Come Swing for Reins of Life on June 2nd at Long Beach Country Club, IN. Proceeds will benefit the therapeutic horseback riding program for children and adults with disabilities at our Michigan City facility. There will be several contest holes. The fee for an individual player is $150 and a foursome is $600. Save $25 per player by registering by May 15th. Lunch, registration and putting contest will start at 11:00 am. The shot gun start will be at 12:30 pm. Registration deadline is May 29th. For more information or to sponsor, donate or register for the golf outing, please call Reins of Life at 574.232.0853. All donations may be tax exempt.
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Illiana Basement Waterproofing
Jingle Contest on Facebook
Let's have some good clean fun! We are hosting a jingle contest! The prize is $100 and some fun surprises! Please visit our page for more details....and don't forget to "Like" us!
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Tube City IMS, LLC
Free Fill!
Tube City IMS, LLC, a leading service provider to the steel industry, offers Indiana #53 graded material, 1.5" minus, for open-graded and unpaved applications for driveways, lanes, and unpaved parking lots. This material is offered at NO CHARGE. The plant is located at Port of Indiana in Portage. All you need to do is supply a truck and you are set. Steel Slag aggregates have been sold commercially in the United States for over 90 years, and Tube City IMS currently sells over 3M tons annually from 48 operating sites in North America and Canada. These materials are completely environmentally compliant. Trucking can be provided through Brad Parry Excavation from Chesterton. Mr. Parry can be reached at 219.405.5823. Any questions about material applications, please call Richard Russell, Manager of Aggregate Sales, at 219.384.6884.
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The Brassie Golf Club
Golf Clinics now Available
Curious about the game of golf? For a newcomer, the entrance to a golf club can be intimidating. You've just pulled in. Now what? Nothing looks familiar. Overcome the fears that may be keeping you off the golf course with the golf clinics now available at the Brassie Golf Club. For just $99, learn everything you need to know about the game of golf to feel comfortable at any golf facility in just 5 fun, relaxing lessons. For more information call Jill McCoy at 219.921.1192
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