Events

Franciscan Health Michigan City is hosting a free nature walk led by Shirley Heinze Land Trust at noon Friday, Feb. 17 at the St. Francis Nature Preserve. The 30-minute walk will begin at the start of the trail in the west employee parking lot at Franciscan Health Michigan City, 3500 Franciscan Way in Michigan City. The St. Francis Nature Preserve contains a boardwalk spanning more than a quarter of a mile through the forested wetlands on the west side of Franciscan Health Michigan City. The healing habitat is a collaboration between the hospital and Shirley Heinze Land Trust, a 501(c)(3)

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana has several mobile food distributions this month. The following dates, locations and information was given:   Friday, February 10, 2023 – St. Joseph County 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. ET *While supplies last. WHERE: Bargain Lane, 1302 Elwood Ave., South Bend, IN 46628 *This distribution is sponsored by CVS and will serve 250 households. Wednesday, February 15, 2023 – St. Joseph County 10 a.m. – Noon ET *While supplies last. WHERE: Jordan Ford, 609 E. Jefferson Blvd, Pre-Owned Parking Lot, Mishawaka, IN 46545 *This distribution is sponsored by The City of Mishawaka and will

Events showcasing career opportunities across the Region Franciscan Health Dyer, Munster and Crown Point are conducting job recruitment fairs in February for a variety of career opportunities across the Region. Franciscan Health Munster and Franciscan Health Dyer are co-hosting a recruitment fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16 at Franciscan Health Munster in the St. Clare Conference Room at 701 Superior Ave. in Munster. Attendees should enter through Cancer Center Door T. Franciscan Health Crown Point is hosting a recruitment fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the Marian Education Center,

Check out the Michigan City Special Events for 2023:   March 11th- St. Patrick's Day Parade (MCSE) April 8th- Easter Egg Hunt (MCSE) June 9th-11th- Singing Sands Sculpting Festival (MCSE) June 24th- Kiddie Parade (MCSE) July 1st- Patriotic Parade (MCSE) July 4th- Fireworks Spectacular (MCSE) July 8th-9th- Michigan City AquaX Grand Prix (LaPorte County Convention & Visitors Bureau) August 2nd-6th- Great Lakes Grand Prix (LaPorte County Convention & Visitors Bureau) September 1st-4th- Oktoberfest (MCSE) December 2nd- Festival of Lights Celebration (MCSE)     For more information visit: https://www.emichigancity.com/175/Special-Events

Michigan City, IN – January 23, 2022 – In anticipation for its Annual Dinner, the Michigan City Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) has been soliciting nominations for its Annual Awards ceremony. Winners for Large Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Community Impact of the Year, Young Professional of the Year, and Ambassador of the Year will be announced during the Annual Member Dinner on February 17th. These five award categories will recognize individual people and businesses who have made a difference in our business community throughout 2022. Nominations have been qualified and the Chamber Awards Committee is happy

Franciscan Health Crown Point and Geminus Regional Health Systems are partnering to host a free car seat safety clinic in Valparaiso. The event will take place on Feb. 18 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the MAAC Foundation Center, located at 4203 Montdale Park Drive in Valparaiso. Qualifying Indiana residents may receive a new car seat thanks to a generous grant from Geminus Regional Health Systems. A certified Child Passenger Safety technician will install the seats while supplies last. Caregivers must bring children to the event to allow the technicians to create a safe, proper fit. The National Highway

Inspired by “Happy Painter” Bob Ross' love of the outdoors, Indiana State Parks and the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation (INRF) are partnering with the Michigan DNR to stage the virtual Run for the Trees / Happy Little (Virtual) 5K between Earth Day and Arbor Day. The virtual event was started in 2020 by the Michigan DNR, which is inviting other states to participate this year. In Indiana, proceeds will be used to fund projects at Indiana State Parks related to forest health, tree planting, invasive species removal, and other stewardship-related projects through the INRF. Participants, who will be encouraged to

The Builders Association of LaPorte County's 28th Annual Home and Lifestyle Expo is on the horizon. Returning for the 9th year in a row, at the Blue Chip Casino Hotel Event Center located in Michigan City, IN. The event will take place on Saturday, March 4 & Sunday, March 5, 2023.   This Expo features all aspects of home ownership including home maintenance, remodeling, custom building, landscaping, finance, home furnishings as well as health, recreation, travel, etc. Vendors will exhibit the latest trends and products in today's market. Hours: March 4th- 9a-5p March 5th- 9a-4p