Each $125 ticket purchase will provide a senior in need with 1 month of hot, nutritious lunches and a wellness check. Carlos and Elena, owners of Don Quijote will generously donate the venue and meal so that 100% of the funds raised will go directly to seniors in need. Questions? Contact Maria Galka at (219) 531-2078 or mgalka@vnanwi.org.
Join Team WIMS LIVE all weekend long! Oktoberfest is back in Michigan City! Oktoberfest features over 40 live entertainment acts on three stages, multiple full bars and a wide variety of food, art, craft and merchandise vendors as well as a Kids Zone. Labor Day weekend fun for the whole family! Check out The Michigan City Special Events FACEBOOK Page for Music, Vendors, Family Fun, and so much more. SEE BELOW FOR ALL OF THE INFORMATION-Music, Vendors, Food, Fun and so much more. SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Join Ric Federighi and TEAM WIMS LIVE! As the weather starts to turn cooler and nights become longer, we’re embracing the season with Vino al Fresco! Enjoy wine tastings from a variety of local wineries. On Saturday, September 16, our Vino al Fresco will be hosted in downtown Chesterton, at Thomas Centennial Park. Your ticket includes entry, unlimited tastings, live music and commemorative glass. Wineries & Food TBD This is a standing wine tasting event that takes place in Thomas Centennial Park. Limited seating will be available in the park. Feel free to bring your own chairs or picnic blankets.
The season begins on September 14, 2024 with the 19th annual Hoosier Star vocal competition and fundraiser. This popular event features five youth and five adult finalists, who will perform a song with the orchestra and vie for the title of Hoosier Star 2024. Audience members can vote for their favorite performance of the evening, and along with a panel of celebrity judges, choose the winner of this prestigious honor. For tickets and information check out their website at www.lcso.net or call 219-362-9020.
Join Ric Federighi and Team WIMS LIVE! The Sunflower Fair in beautiful, historic Downtown La Porte is one of the largest area festivals with over 100 craft and nonprofit vendors. Enjoy a day with family and friends for Artisan wares, food, entertainment, kids activities, and much, much more. Enjoy the many activities of the day: La Porte Farmers Market, kid’s fun zone, a rib cook-off, Artists Gallery Walk, and sunflower growing contest. Visit all the Vendors- and sign up to participate! Brought to you by the City of La Porte and a volunteer committee of dedicated community members, the unique
8th ANNUAL ART BLITZ When: September 21 2024Time: 9am - 5pm Immerse yourself in a world of art-making, with live demos and creative detours for all ages. An engaging schedule of demonstrations and hands-on art activities for children and adults will also include live music, food, mini classes, an exhibition of artwork from our permanent collection, and fun for all ages. For more information visit www.artbarnschool.org. The annual Art Blitz event helps Art Barn highlight its educational art offerings with live demonstrations and exhibitions of regional art, and collaborations with other arts organizations. The festival is designed to encourage visitors
Join Team WIMS LIVE on Saturday, September 28th from 9:00a-11:00a at Al's Supermarkets on Franklin Street in Michigan City. Our team along with other volunteers will be filling Michigan City School buses with bags of food donated by our community. You can make a donation now by stopping into Al's Supermarkets or visit us on September 28th!
Pioneer Cays will be happening Saturday and Sunday September 28th and September 29th from 10am-4pm. Pioneer Days event is approaching quickly! Please come out and enjoy a day at Creek Ridge County Park and enjoy the great stations we’ll have set up. Ham and Beans, kettle corn, apple butter and more food available for donation as well as many hands on activities for the kids. Draft horse wagon rides and ceramic painting will be back this year as well. We’ll also have Jimbo’s and Downtown Delights on site as vendors. Come support our park programming and the La Porte County
World Premier of Our 35th Anniversary Documentary! Join us on the Blue Carpet as we celebrate the legacy of our heroes and heroines that shaped Dunebrook’s first 35 years of service. This memorable event will feature the presentation of the Lester Radke Community Service Award, Live Broadcast on WIMS, Pictures on the Blue Carpet, Auction and Memorabilia Sale and hors d’oeuvres and aperitifs. Doors open at 5:00 PM for VIP Reception 5:30 for General Admission and Tickets are available at the door. Recommended dress for the event is Cocktail attire. Please retain the email confirmation you receive and bring
Join Ric Federighi on Friday, October 25th for the Franciscan Health Foundation 2nd Annual Spirited Celebration at the Journeyman Distillery in Valparaiso. Funds raised this year will benefit the Northern Indiana Franciscan Health Foundation’s Food Insecurity and Prenatal Assistance Programs. Your sponsorships will support our Fresh Start Markets (healthy food pantries), Mobile Markets (food distribution events) and Food Prescription Programs. 11,110 children and families received food insecurity aid last year. Our Prenatal Assistance Program provides medical care, formula, baby clothes and diapers to expecting families facing financial challenges. 464,288 diapers were distributed last year. You can Make a Difference again this year for some
The LCSO’s 52nd season opener celebrates Latin-American music and the vibrant and colorful Mexican holiday Day of the Dead, which honors family members who have died. Led by Music Director Dr. Carolyn Watson and featuring guest soloist, guitarist Guido Sanchez-Portuguez playing Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, this concert will also feature works by Mexican composers Gabriela Ortiz, Carlos Chávez, José Pablo Moncayo, and Arturo Márquez.
Please join the VNA Hospice for a celebration of veterans in the Northwest Indiana community. Inspired by the stand downs of the Vietnam era which offered service members a break from combat to attend to personal needs, the event will provide veterans with the opportunity to obtain resources, benefits, and other helpful information from 50+ vendors in one, convenient location. Veterans of all eras and their families are invited to join the events. A copy of a DD-214, Military ID, or VA Health Care Card is requested to enter the event. For more information please call (219) 531-8078.
