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ONGOING ACTIVITIES:
Sledding: Oak Ridge Co Park
(Griffith), and Lemon Lake Co Park (Crown Point), Gate fee when
gatekeeper is on duty, Bring your own tube or plastic sled. No metal or
wood sleds with runners. No ski boards allowed. Call
219-769-PARK for updates on the snow conditions. Hills are only
open when there is an adequate snow base, 769-PARK, Click
Here
Ice Fishing, Three
Rivers Park (Lake Station) when conditions allow. Ice Fishing will be
permitted from 7 a.m. until ½ hour after sunset when the ice is a minimum
of 4" deep.Park staff will post ice conditions at the gatehouse. Call
219-962-7810 to verify ice fishing conditions before going to the park. Fees
are $4.00 for adult Lake County residents, $4.50 for adult non-residents,
and $2.50 for children, under age 12 accompanied by an adult, regardless
of residency. A special senior citizen rate is offered on Mondays when
Lake County seniors are charged $3.00 and non-residents $3.50. Call 219-769-PARK
or Three Rivers at 219-962-7810 to verify ice
fishing conditions before going to the park.
A
Movieland Christmas, Tue- Sat., 10am
–
4:30pm, Giese Miniature Church display, Fischerville railroad, scenes from
various movies on display, LaPorte Historical Museum, 2405 Indiana Ave.,
LaPorte, 324-6767, www.laportecountyhistory.org
Christmas at Barker Mansion Tours, 09 Dec 4-17
open walk through, M-F at 12pm & 3pm; Sat. & Sun at 12pm &
4pm,Guided Tours begin
Dec. 3-Jan 15th at 10am, 11:30am and 1pm; Sat. & Sun at
12pm & 2pm. $4/adults, $2/18 & under, see it
decorated in period Christmas splendor. 873-1520.
Ice skating on the plaza under the clock tower at Deep
River Waterpark will open the Friday after Thanksgiving (weather
permitting). Ice skating birthday parties are available. Call 219-947-7850
or see www.deepriverwaterpark.com
Winter Lights Drive Thru, Sunset Hill Park,
Valparaiso, Donations accepted, Fri-Sun 5-7pm, Nov 27th thru Dec 27th.
Corner of Hwy 6 & Meridian Rd Between Chesterton & Valparaiso, 465-3586.
Winter Wonderland Lights Drive Thru, Washington Park,
open daily, Michigan City, 873-1506, www.michigancityparks.com
There's a lot to do in NW Indiana this Winter!
CROWN POINT
Griswald Tour, Check
the website for detailed directions to drive by and see the winning homes,
“the Griswald tour” on your own self-guided tour.
662-3290. www.crownpoint.in.gov
SAT. JAN. 23 Bridal
Show, 10am – Noon, First Financial Bank, 11890
Broadway, Corner of Broadway & 231, Crown
Point, free. Various vendors in the large lobby area of the bank, 226-2066.
HAMMOND
SAT. JAN. 16 Winter Wonderland, ice
boating, openland project, tree identification, fish stocking, Native
American Artifacts, History of Little Calumet River, Wolf Lake history,
ice fishing safety, ice safety sports, ice hockey, poster contest, Underground
railroad discussions, Environmental Education Center, 2405 Calumet Ave.,
Hammond, IN 933-7149. www.wolflakeinitiative.org
** SAT. JAN. 23 Outdoor
Sports Show, Jean Shepherd Community Center, 3031 JF Mahoney Dr., 9am -5pm, door
prizes, 554-0155, www.gohammond.com
HIGHLAND
Twelfth
Night: Tue. Jan. 6,
09 6pm,
bonfire and refreshments, Main Square Park, 838-0114.
New
Year’s Eve Firework Display:
Dec. 31, 09free
and hot chocolate, midnight- fireworks. Main Square Park, 838-0114.
HOBART
THUR.
DEC. 31 Drena’s Bar & Grill, Veteran party band PAWNZ will rock in 2010 at Drena's,
a stylish venue with fireplaces and ambiance, that is a bit off the beaten
path and nestled on the grounds of Duck Creek Golf Course. A $45 per
person ticket includes a full dinner with a Prime Rib or Smothered Chicken
entree option, a champagne toast and party favors. Cash bar. You can pass
on dinner can dance and play with noise makers for $10. Drena's Bar &
Grill, 636 N. 700 W., Hobart (219)
364-0890.
MICHIGAN CITY
Winter Wonderland Lights Drive Thru, Washington Park,
open daily, Michigan City, 873-1506, www.michigancityparks.com
MERRILLVILLE
DEC
31. Concert: Damon Williams, 7:00 pm, $45, Star Plaza, I-65 and Rt 30,
Merrillville, 769-6311.
JAN
9 Concert: Elvis Birthday Tribute, 8:00 pm, $55, Star Plaza, I-65 and Rt 30,
Merrillville, 769-6311.
THUR.
DEC. 31
Ice
Skating Plaza,
5-10 p.m.$5 per person, Regular skate rental fees apply
for those who need to rent skates.http://lakecountyparks.com/events.html#Event#2
5-8 p.m. Kid’s crafts, 8 p.m.Countdown and sparkling juice toast in
the plaza, (8 p.m. is midnight in the family friendly “Paddles Time
Zone”) 5-10 p.m. Disc Jockey, ice skating, concession
items for sale Looking for a “kid-friendly” place to ring in
the New Year? Bring the family to Deep River Waterpark. The
$5 fee is for everyone entering the park after 5 p.m. on Wednesday,
December 31. On and off the ice family-friendly New Year’s Eve
party fun. Deep River Waterpark is located at 9001 E. U.S. 30 only
4 ½ miles east of I-65 on route 30 in Merrillville. For more
information, call Deep River Waterpark at
219-947-7850.
MUNSTER
SATURDAY,
JANUARY 30
**
SAT.
JAN. 30 Winter Arts and Crafts Fair, 9am – 4pm, paintings, jewelry,
leather, candles, needlework, stained glass, woodcrafts, ceramics,
pottery, drawings, paintings, sculpture, Munster HS, 8808 Columbia Ave.,
Munster Parks & Rec, 836-PARK.
SAT. JAN. 30 Business & Consumer Fair, 9am – 4pm, Munster HS,
8808 Columbia Ave., Munster Parks & Rec, 836-PARK.
PORTAGE
SCHERERVILLE
Annual
New Year’s Eve Celebration, Dec
31, 09,
gourmet dinner and
dance with the band “Together,” Halls of St. George, $85-95, 865-9411.
THUR.
DEC. 31 NYE
at the Halls of St. George, Gourmet Plated Dinner, Open Bar, Complimentary
Party Favors, Champagne Toast at Midnight, Breakfast served after
Midnight. $85.00 per person/Tables of 10 $95.00 per person/Table for 2
Doors open at 7 p.m. Dinner served at 8 p.m. Dancing from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m
Halls of St. George 905 East Joliet Street, Schererville, IN For
information/Tickets - Call (219)
865-9411.
ST.
JOHN
VALPARAISO
Open Mic,
$3, 8pm, Front Porch Music, 505 E Lincolnway, Downtown Valparaiso, 464-4700.
Family Night at
Inman’s 5-8pm, includes party favors, kiddie cocktails & adult
champagne at 8pm, pizza buffet, drink specials, unlimited bowling,
unlimited billiards, giveaways, large arcade area, 201 E. Evans Ave., advance reservations suggested,
462-1300.
New Year’s Eve at Inman’s 9-2pm,
Dj and dancing on 2 dance floors, includes party favors, champagne at
midnight, full dinner buffet, drink specials, unlimited bowling, unlimited
billiards, giveaways, large arcade area, $40 per person, 6 person per lane
minimum, 3201 E. Evans Ave., advance reservations suggested, 462-1300.
New Year's Eve,
09, Valparaiso,
Porter County Expo center's annual New Year's Eve party 7pm-1am, 215 E.
Division Road, cocktails & social hour, followed by a prime rib
dinner, open bar, dj and dancing $50 per person, 464-0133.
THUR.
DEC. 31 Alternative NYE, 6:30
pm, First Presbyterian Church, all ages, Youth Band, Into the Light, and
other bands performing, Wii, Cornhole team tourney, movies, $5
families are $15, snacks, drinks, and toast at 11pm, 405-3333.
WHITING
Twelfth
Night Ceremony—Jan 6th, 09,
6:30
p.m. on 117th St and Center St across from the Whiting HS football parking
lot. Join us for this beautiful tradition filled with song, story, and
Christmas tree bonfire. One lucky participant will pick the golden bean
and become King or Queen of Whiting for 2010. The winner of the Whiting
City Flower Contest will also be announced. Bundle up and come on out to
start the year out right!
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