LaPorte County Parks Photography Contest
THEME OF THIS CONTEST: “People Enjoying the Parks”
Winner will receive a free hall rental and
be on the cover of the Naturally Speaking newsletter.
For the December 2009 - April 2010 issue
ENTRY DEADLINE: September 1, 2009 at 4 p.m.
Click here for more information and for contest registration form.
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Healthy Hiker's Club
Summer is FINALLY here and we are excited to begin our fitness walks every Monday and Wednesday at 7:00 A.M. and every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 P.M. Meet us at the Fath Trail Head & parking lot (Weather Permitting).
Lincoln Memorial Trail Head
10335 West 350 South
Westville, Indiana 46391
Have any questions call the staff at New Durham Estates at 219-785-2576.
Hope to see you there!!!
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Stroller, Baby, and You
Fun filled programs with other toddlers and preschoolers. Enjoy music, dance with your kids, giggle, and storytelling, take a hike and just have plain ole fun.
10:00 – 11:00 am Luhr County Park
Toddlers – pre-school age Free
June 15 - "Fun in the Sun"
June 29 - "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"
July 13 - "Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?"
July 20 - "The Itsy Bitsy Spider"
August 10 - "Old MacDonald had a Farm"
August 24 - "Twist and Shout"
Call (219) 325-8315 one week in advance to signup– Minimum 3 families to have program. If you are interested in a class, avoid disappointment and sign up right away!
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Parent/ Child Discovery Days
Wednesday nights at Luhr
An adult is required to participate
6:00 - 7: 15 pm
Ages 3-5 $5.00 per program
All programs include arts and crafts
June 3- Creepy Crawlers
June 10- Who’s House is this?
June 17- Noisy Neighbors
July 8- Leaving Tracks
Pre-registration and payment required one week prior to each program or until its full.
Click here for registration form.
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Art in the Park
Drawing, Painting, & Sketching
Saturday’s June 13, 20, 27
1:00 – 3:00 pm at Luhr
For adults and kids ages 12 and older, an adult must accompany children.
$3 per class
Bring out the artist in yourself. Come learn to draw with local artists from the Michigan City Art League, Inc. This three-week class includes colored pencil drawing, painting, sketching, and more. Come out and show techniques and personalities. This will be outside so dress accordingly and bring bug spray.
10 Participants max for each program. Pre-registration and payment required one week prier to each program or until its full.
Click here for registration form.
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Tuesday Treasures and Wednesday Wonders
Tuesdays at Red Mill EEC 8:30 - 11:30 am
Wednesdays at Luhr 8:30 - 11:30 am
Ages 6-13
Parents are not required to participate or stay during the program.
$8.00 per person / per program. All programs include arts and crafts.
June 23 and 24-- Flower Power
July 14 and 15-- Natures Cycles
July 21 and 22--North, South, East, West
July 28 and 29--Timber
August 4 and 5--Creatures and their features
Pre-registration and payment required one week prior to each program or until its full. 20 Participants max for each program. Click here for registration form.
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Rockin at Red Mill Benefit Concert
July 18
Red Mill County Park
2:00 – 5:00 pm
All Ages
Fee: A minimum donation of $5 per person / $10 per family and / or a native rock.
Rockin at Red Mill will be a benefit concert featuring the live band “Stoneflys”.
We will be collecting native rocks (from softball to basketball size) or a cash donation.
The rocks and funds raised will be used for the wetland dam restoration project.
Bring your own chair and or blanket.
Refreshments will be available for a small fee.
Come out to the park to relax, listen to music, hike the trails, and
enjoy the natural beauty.
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Michigan City Walk for PKD
September 19
Check in 9:00 am Walk 10:00 am
Two mile walk at Creek Ridge County Park
For more information, please contact Walk Coordinator,
Laura Moyer (219) 778-4376 email: michigancityindianawalk@pkdcure.org
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) affects 600,000 Americans and 12.5 million children and adults, worldwide. There is no treatment or cure, but there is hope. Walk, form a team, help with the committee, volunteer and more! Forming a team is easy and fun! Invite family members, friends, and co-workers to join you for a day of fun. Register online and take advantage of a host of effective and Free online team features like emailing members, tracking team progress and fundraising tools. www.pkdcure.org/michigancitywalk
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Pioneer Days
September 26 and 27
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Creek Ridge County Park
All Admissions at the gate
Adults: $2.00 Seniors: $1.00
Children: $1.00
Featuring:
Candle Dipping, Wagon Rides, Cooking, Food and Much More!!
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Other Programs and Activities
