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CHAMBER EXPRESS

February 3rd to February 10th

Indiana Wesleyan University
Rally for Rusty

Please join our Indiana Wesleyan University campus in our fundraising efforts for 4-yr. old Rusty Schultz, son of Chesterton High School teacher, Adam Schultz, and Mimi Schultz, Enrollment Representative, who was recently diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain cancer. If you can make a donation for our online auction, please call or email Lisa Spurr at 219-689-3571 or lisa.spurr@info.indwes.edu. Any donation will be greatly appreciated and help Rusty’s family with his growing medical expenses. Thank you in advance.

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Popolano's
Last Day for 10% Off Your Lunch!
February 3rd

Stop into Popolano's today and show us your business card and receive 10% off of lunch! Also, let us take care of the food for your Superbowl party this weekend so you can enjoy the big game! Check out this flyer for our specials!

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Jewel-Osco
Superbowl Sunday Specials!

Let Jewel-Osco take care of all your Superbowl Party needs! Chef's Kitchen Take-N-Bake Pizza: $5
Chef's Kitchen Bucket O'Wings: $9.99
Chef's Kitchen Fully Cooked Heat N'Serve Baby Back Ribs $7.99
Prices valid from February 2nd-8th. Call 926-7172 for more information.

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Zing Pizzeria
Big Game Weekend Special!

Zing Pizzeria, located at 442 Sandcreek Drive in Chesterton offers fresh artisanal pizzas and much much more! This weekend, order 2 or more large one topping pizzas for just $10.00 each!! Don't forget Zing pizzas are available gluten-free and they are delivering all over Chesterton! To place an order please call 728-6686.

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American Cancer Society
2012 Duneland Relay for Life Kickoff Event
February 6th 7:00 p.m.
Monday

The entire Duneland Community is invited to attend the kickoff for the 2012 Relay For Life. We have a great committee that is striving to make this year’s Relay a true Community event. The Kick-Off of the Relay Season will be a Pizza Party at the Chesterton Middle School Cafeteria on hosted by the 2012 Duneland Relay Committee. Join us for some good food donated by area restaurants and an opportunity to learn about Relay and how you can be a part of it! The Chesterton Middle School Football Field will be THE place to be in the Duneland area on Relay weekend, Saturday, July 14th starting at noon through Sunday, July 15th at 6:00 AM. This is your opportunity to be a part of it!!! For more information, please contact this year’s Relay Chair, Jane Delligatti, 219-929-7963.

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The Chesterton Tribune
Coupon Day Monday

Advertise your offer or special in the Chesterton Tribune for a great deal. Our "'Coupon Days"' section is now on Mondays with an added bonus. In addition to your print ad, your ad will be posted IN COLOR on our website for the week! There are three affordable sizes available for either $20, $30 or $45. Call us at 219-926-1131 today for details.

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The Regal Rabbit
Huge Cookware Sale & Winter Cooking Classes Available!
February 6th & 9th
Monday and Thursday

The Regal Rabbit has many different cooking classes available this winter. On February 6th at 6:30 p.m. Learn from a PRO! Create the best pizzas at home using ingredient combinations everyone will love! Come for an inspiring Pizza lesson, beginning with a fabulous crust. The cost is $45 and will be taught by Joe Gaal from Sage Restaurant. On February 9th at 6:30 you can prepare a variety of Sauces from scratch, and then you'll know you've attained a new level of culinary mastery. Join the group for this fantastic lesson. The cost is $50 and will be taught by Patti Ellis of Aberdeen Manor. Space is limited so register now at the link below. We hope to see you at the Corner Cookery at the Regal Rabbit. Don't forget to stop in really soon for our biggest cookware sale of the year! Grab amazing deals on brands like Woll Diamond Plus, Lodge Cast Iron and many others! For more information please call 395-8814.

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Duneland School Corporation
Community Forum
February 6th & 9th 7:00 p.m.
Monday or Thursday

Please make time for one of these important meetings discussing the financial problems facing Duneland Schools, possible solutions,and the impact to the community. If attending please meet in the CHS Auditorium. For more updates on events, drives, school closings, and sporting events going on within the Duneland Schools, view this week's Dune News.

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Dunes Environmental Learning Center
Dunes 101
February 11th 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday

Let the Dunes Environmental Learning Center introduce you to all that the Dunes has to offer. The event will be held at the Douglas Center at 100 N. Lake Street in Gary. The cost is free, but please bring a lunch. Pre-registration is requested by February 8th and you can register online at the link below.

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Lucrezia Cafe
San Valentino Wine Lover's Dinner
February 9th 6:30
Thursday

This fabulous wine event, held at our Crown Point location, features a five-course dinner, prepared by our talented Chef Patrick paired with five fabulous ITALIAN wines PLUS coffee with liqueur to warm you up at the end for the car ride home! Any Chesterton customers who would like to attend, but do not wish to drive to Crown Point, we have a limo available for $17.50/per person which seats 10. We hope that you and your lover will join us for this special event. It's our way of saying thank you and loving you back!

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The Memorial Opera House
OLIVER!
February 9th 8:00 p.m.
Thursday

The Memorial Opera House presents Lionel Bart's OLIVER! Based upon the novel by Dickens, this show captivates with its pathos and drama. Visit The Caring Place at 3107 Cascade Drive in Valparaiso on preview night! Tickets are $25 and all proceeds benefit The Caring Place. For more information or to order tickets please call 464-0840 ext. 102 or email admin@thecaringplacenwi.org.

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Chesterton Dunes Kankakee
Chesterton Dunes Kankakee Trail Visioning Meeting
February 9th 6:30
Thursday

The Chesterton Dunes Kankakee Trail Steering Committee and SEH of Indiana will host a Visioning Meeting to gather public opinion on the proposed Dunes Kankakee Trail through Chesterton. The meeting will be at Chesterton’s Town Hall. All interested parties are invited to come learn about and weigh in on the proposed trail. This public meeting is part of a broader Trail Corridor Feasibility Study for Chesterton conducted by SEH of Indiana to identify a preferred alignment for the town’s portion of Dunes Kankakee Trail. The Dunes Kankakee Trail is a proposed north-south multi-use trail linking Indiana Dunes State Park and the Kankakee River. The study will identify rights of way needs, areas of concern, cultural and natural resources, and required permits and costs, and will serve as a resource for eventual engineering design. Contact Stephanie Kuziela at the Office of the Town Manager with any questions or special requests related to this event. (219-926-1098 or stephaniekuziela@chestertonin.org)

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Porter Health System
Heart-Health Awareness Programs
February 9th, 16th & 23rd
Thursdays

Please join Porter Health System in celebration of American Heart Month, and attend a series of heart-healthy programs to help educate the community on the prevention and treatment of heart disease – the leading cause of death of both men and women according to the American Heart Association. On February 9th, at 6:00 p.m. Cardiologist Dr. Daniel Linert will help participants learn what their cholesterol, LDL (bad cholesterol) and HDL (good cholesterol) mean and how to reduce their risk for heart disease. On February 16th at 6:00 p.m., Cardiologist Dr. Sandeep Sehgal will share more about how PAD is diagnosed and the best treatment options. On February 23rd,at 6:00 p.m. Cardiac Electrophysiologist Dr. Mark Dixon will explain how A-fib is diagnosed and when to seek medical treatment. These programs are free and refreshments will be provided. They will all be held at Education & Rehabilitation Campus, 1401 Calumet Ave. in Valparaiso. Register by calling 1-800-541-1861.

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Chesterton United Methodist Church
Mom's Morning Out
Friday Mornings 9:00-11:30 a.m.

Mom’s Morning Out is a great program that will be held at Chesterton United Methodist Church at 434 2nd Street, every Friday, now-April. It is a program that allows you time for doctor appointments, haircuts, shopping, whatever you need to do while your children play, hear a Bible story, sing songs with guitar and drums, make a craft and share a snack. They are cared for in a safe and loving environment. This program is especially for children ages 18 months to 5 years old. The cost is $28 per month for one child and $48 for two children. Visit our children’s page on the website at the link below to register or call the church office at 926-1478 with any questions.

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The Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County
Senior Moments Presentation: "Healthy Hearts"
February 10th & 27th
Friday & Monday

The Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County will present "Healthy Hearts" at locations in Lake and Porter counties in February. This program will provide attendees with simple and practical measures aimed at reducing the risk of heart disease and heart attack. The importance of a healthy lifestyle and seeking healthcare assistance when appropriate will be emphasized as it relates to Healthy Hearts. The dates and times the programs are as follows: February 10th 12:15 p.m. Village Park Enrichment Center at Banta in Valparaiso(605 Beech Street);February 27 1:30 p.m. Linden House in Hobart(360 E. 61st Ave.) Participants will receive a free gift and a healthy snack. "Senior Moments" is a monthly lecture series designed for seniors who take an active role in their own health care. Topics change monthly. For more information and to RSVP, please contact the Visiting Nurse Association at 219-531-8073.

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Porter County Parks & Recreation
Camp FUNset!
February 11th 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Saturday

The first Club FUNset will take place at Sunset Hill Farm. Kids, ages 6-12, will have the chance to participate in hikes, outdoor adventures, arts and crafts, songs and a variety of other activities. The cost of the program is $2 per child. Rizer said parents and kids have already expressed their excitement about Club FUNset, along with plans for enhancements to Camp FUNset this summer. A free program will take place each month immediately after Club FUNset called "Meet Farmer Ryan", during which Porter County Parks and Recreation Farm Educator Ryan Wilson will introduce kids to the goats and chickens at Sunset Hill Farm. Participants will get hands-on experience taking care of the animals and learn about the work that goes into managing a farm. To RSVP for Club FUNset, contact Katie Rizer at 219-309-0680 or krizer@porterco.org.

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Duneland Family YMCA
Annual Sweetheart Dinner Dance
February 11th 6:00 p.m.
Saturday

The Duneland Family YMCA's Annual Sweetheart Dinner Dance is right around the corner. The event will be held on at Sand Creek Country Club and the cost is $50 per person. Social Hour will begin at 6:00p.m.,with dinner following at 7:00p.m. The entire Duneland Community (21+) are invited to this event. Join the Duneland Family YMCA for an evening of fun and dancing while supporting the Annual Campaign. To RSVP please visit the Member Service Desk with your payment or call (219) 926-4204.

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Chesterton Lion's Club
5th Annual Little Sweetheart Swirl
February 11th 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday

The Chesterton Lions Club will present their 5th Annual Little Sweetheart Swirl-Daddy/Daughter Dance. This year it will be held at the Westchester Intermediate School, at 1050 South 5th Street. Of course, Grandpas, uncles, and older brothers are also welcome to accompany their sweet little Misses in dad’s place. Enjoy a fun filled evening that includes dinner, dancing, prizes, and the chance to see little girls transformed into beautiful princesses. The cost is $25 per couple, and $5 for each additional child. For reservations please call Lion Jennifer McCormick at 916-5738, or download the reservation form. Space is limited. Please register by February 3rd.

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Ashley's Jewelry by Design
Free Gift with Purchase
Now-February 14th

Come on into Ashley's Jewelry by Design located at 221 Broadway in Chesterton for that special gift for that special someone this Valentine's Day. Receive a Pandora heart Jewelry box with Pandora purchase of $150.00 or more. Hurry in while supplies last. Limit one per customer. For more information please call 926-9039.

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Good to Go by Lucrezia
Valentine's Day Gift Baskets!

Valentine Day is coming, stop in and create a basket for your sweetheart! We can customize baskets with a variety of great delicious cookies, nuts, candies, and wines. We have Lake Champlain all natural Raspberry Truffle Dark Chocolate candy bars, Grannies Garden, "I Love You Jam" which is a Raspberry-Dark Chocolate Jam, Vosges’ Bacon Dark Chocolate Bar from Chicago, Amaretti Di Saronno Lazzaroni Almond Cookies from Italy and Seven of Hearts Pinot Noir 2009 from Oregon Valley, just to name a few. But wait there's more! We do not charge you for assembling a basket, shreds or shrink wrapping the basket with a ribbon! Just pick out everything you would like in your basket, and we'll have it together for you in no time and you'll be "Good to Go"!

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Molly Bea's Ingredients
Third Thursday Event
February 16th 7:00 p.m.

Join us at our location at 761 Indian Boundary Road in Chesterton for a presentation on "Food that Could Help You Live Longer". The speaker will be Mimi Wilson, a retired Food Services Director from Michigan City Schools and currently a teacher of Nutrition at PNC. The presentation is free, but registration is required as seating is limited. Please send your name and phone number to mollybeas@gmail.com or call 983-9401 to reserve your spot.

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Indiana University Northwest
IU Singing Hoosiers Concert
February 18th 7:00 p.m.
Saturday

The Indiana University Alumni Association, the IU Northwest Alumni Association and the Lakeshore Region Chapter of the IU Alumni Association invite the campus community and greater Northwest Indiana region to enjoy the sounds of the IU Singing Hoosiers,America’s premiere collegiate concert show choir group in the Bruce W. Bergland Auditorium, located in the Savannah Center. This Grammy-nominated group of the IU Jacobs School of Music have continued to excite audiences with their concerts of American popular songs, sophisticated jazz, and choreographed production numbers. Tickets are $8 for IUAA members, $10 for non-members,and $5 for students.To learn more about the IU Singing Hoosiers, visit http://www.indiana.edu/~singingh/. For tickets, or for more information, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (219) 980-6769.

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Best Buddies Pet Pantry
Share the Love! Pet Food Drive
Now-February 29th

Best Buddies Pet Pantry in Chesterton is collecting items for pets in need. All donated items must be new and not expired. The items most needed are: dog and cat food, dog biscuits and cat treats, plastic shopping bags, re-sealable gallon/quart size bags, gently used collars and leashes and cat litter. Monetary donations can be mailed to: Best Buddies Pet Pantry P.O. Box 695 Chesterton, IN 46304. Donations can be dropped off at various locations in Chesterton, Porter and Valapraiso and can be found on the website below. The next distribution day will be on February 14th. See website for details!

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Delta Theta Tau Sorority
2012 Delta Theta Tau Winter Gala
March 9th 6:30-11:00 p.m.
Friday

Please join the Delta Theta Tau Sorority in benefiting Opportunity Enterprises at their Winter Gala held at Valparaiso University Harre Union Ballroom. Come for elegant hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar,silent and live auctions featuring "bid-by-text" technology,music and dancing. Also, enjoy their "Denim & Diamonds" theme and come casual! Tickets are $90 a person, and are available now! For more information please call Chris Schneidt at (219) 464-9621, ext. 233 or at christene.schneidt@oppent.org.

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Edible Arrangements Valparaiso
Valentine's Day Goodies

Help her stay with her New Year's resolution this Valentine's Day and send her a Valentine's Celebration or a Hearts and Berries bouquet. Chocolate swizzle berries is the romance food this Valentine's Day. Set the mood and enjoy the company. We all just want more time together don't we? Happy Valentine's Day to all. Edible Arrangements is the healthy choice for gifts. Open 7 days a week. To place an order please call 219-531-4300.

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Duneland Landscape, LLC
Special Recognition for Outstanding Landscaping

Belgard Hardscapes awarded Duneland Landscape,LLC 2011 Best Residential Project and 2011 Best Design honors for their work on a project in Grand Beach, MI. They were selected from a series of finalists over a five state region including,MN, WI, IL, IN, and MI. They really raised the bar on the quality of work on this project. To read more click here.

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Anton Insurance
Mike Anton Jr. Honored by Society of CIC

Michael R. Anton, Jr., CIC, CRM, CSRM, AAI of Anton Insurance Agency was recognized for professional leadership and advanced knowledge by the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC), a leading national insurance professional organization. Mr. Michael Anton, Jr. was awarded a certificate marking more than twenty-five years of participation as a designated CIC, which requires annual completion of advanced education and training. As additional recognition for this service and achievement, he has been granted the status of “Tenured CIC” by the Society. The CIC Program is nationally recognized as the premier continuing education program for insurance professionals, with programs offered in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the Society of CIC is a not-for-profit organization and the founding program of The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research.

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Kramer & Leonard
Your Paper Can Make a Difference!

Kramer & Leonard makes managing your paper costs and supporting good causes in the community as easy as ordering your copy paper! For every carton of copy paper #KL92B a donation goes directly to the local United Way Chapter. Money raised here, stays here to help local people who really need it. Just reference the specific copy paper number above when placing orders my phone, fax email or online! For more information or to place an order please call (800)-922-5226.

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Valparaiso Community Festivals & Events
Downtown Deals Card Available to VCFE Members!

Individuals and businesses, who become members of Valparaiso Community Festivals & Events (VCFE) each year, do so to show their support of community events and downtown initiatives. VCFE brought 72 days of events to downtown Valparaiso last year and has plans to surpass that number this year. From the Popcorn Festival to the Valpo Brewfest to the Summer Rhapsody Music Festival the not-for-profit organization is dedicated to enhancing the community through a variety of initiatives including numerous festivals and events. VCFE Member benefits include the brand new Valparaiso Downtown Deals Card. This card offers member-only discounts from VCFE and over 25 restaurants and retailers. A complete list of participating businesses is available on the VCFE website below. There are three membership levels available including one for businesses and a new exclusive membership level called the VCFE 100 Club that is limited to 100 members. For a complete list of membership levels, benefits and to sign up online visit the VCFE website. For information on upcoming events or to become a supporter of VCFE and help promote a vibrant Valparaiso visit the website at www.ValparaisoEvents.com or call 464-8332.

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Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce
Chesterton's European Market 2012 Applications

Save the date! May 5, 2012 is opening day at the European Market located on Broadway and Third street. The 2012 European Market Application is available online at www.chestertonseuropeanmarket.com under "Booth Application"or a hard copy is available at the Chamber office at 220 Broadway. After submitting an application, please submit pictures of your product and set up to mbuckmaster@chestertonchamber.org. We are excited and looking forward to another great season!

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Comcast Business Services
Chamber Referral Program

Comcast Business Services has joined with the Chamber to offer a great opportunity for the Chamber and its members! Your chamber could earn 2% recurring credit for each member that becomes a comcast customer. Chamber members will recieve a special discount on Business Class Internet and Phone products available exclusively to members of Chambers participating in the Referral Program. Just visit the link below to register. Once registration is confirmed, you can set-up your profile and your Comcast Business Class sales representative will help you manage your profile and market the services to your members. Finally, watch your referral proceeds grow and save money! For more information please contact your local Business Class sales representative or email association_referral@cable.comcast.com.

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Want to be Included in the Chamber Express?

The Chamber Express is a weekly publication in which member's events, sales and notifications are sent out to the ENTIRE membership! If you are a member of the Chesterton/Duneland Chamber, it's FREE! The newsletter is sent out around 12:00 every Friday. You can also sponsor the Chamber Express on a weekly or monthly basis. For more information please call or email Meghan at mbuckmaster@chestertonchamber.org or call (219) 926-5513.