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 Local Events - 2008
Summer Events

Now through October 1
Michigan City Summer Fest
Six big weekends of cars, bands, parades, music, kid activities, fish fry, spaghetti dinner and pancake breakfast.
219-874-3630
July
July 17 - 20
St. Joseph Venetian Festival
July 18, 19
College Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival
517-235-5717
July 18 - 26
Elkhart County 4-H Fair
574-533-FAIR
July 19
22nd Annual St. Jude Parish Festival
Hog Roast, Casino Games, Bingo, Live Music, Kid's Games, and Amusement Rides, beginning at noon.
St. Jude Catholic Parish, 19704 Johnson Road, South Bend, IN 46614
July 20 - 26
LaPorte County Fair
Rides, Pioneer Land Livestock 4-H Exhibits, celebrity entertainment
219-362-2647
July 24
Jazz on the Terrace - Thursday, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Please join us at the Beiger Mansion Inn at 317 Lincolnway East in Mishawaka, for an exciting evening full of beautiful art amazing food and a few surprises as we celebrate the professional and philanthropic achievements of Drs. Juan and Maria Garcia. The event includes a Jazz Buffet with a "Roaring 20's" twist, live Jazz entertainment, Silent & Oral Auctions, as well as a Cash Bar. Proceeds benefit River Bend Cancer Services and our Financial Assistance Programs. Tickets are $50.00 per person, available at River Bend Cancer Services. Call 574-287-4197 for more information.
July 25
Fridays by the Fountain - Sponsored by The Morris Performing Arts Center, Sunny 101.5 and South Bend Tribune
Everyday People - Country
FREE Lunchtime Concert, Jon R. Hunt Plaza, 11:30 - 1:30
July 25
NWA Underground Presents a Night of Demolition
Former WWF/WCW Demolition Ax will be wrestling for the NWA Underground on July 25th at the Bourbon Park Pavillion in beautiful Bourbon, Indiana! Tickets are $10.00 Children are $7.00 Children 5 & Under are FREE!
Location: End of Sunset Drive, Bourbon Park Pavilion in Bourbon, IN 46504
July 26
3rd Annual Walkerton Town Wide Yard Sale
The 3rd Annual Walkerton Yard Sale will be held JULY 26, 2008 8am-4pm in Walkerton.
Walkerton is located at the crossroads of US 6 & SR 23. There are sales all throughout town and on the outskirts such as out on SR104 to the northwest and Spruce/County Line Rd to the East. We normally have 60+ sales. You can contact me with any questions. Hope to see you all at the sales!!
Contact: Shelly Platz - Phone: 574-586-9011
July 28 to August 2, 2008
St. Joseph County 4-H Fair
Old Fashioned County Fair with entertainment for all ages. Midway rides, 4-H exhibits, Livestock auctions and tractor pulls, plus numerous professional entertainers all week. All entertainment is free with gate admission - $8.00 adults, $5.00 seniors, age 8 and under free.
See www.4Hfair.com for more details.
July 30, 31
Elkhart Air Show
July 30
CSAw Movie & Speaker Nights Movie: "Crude Awakening" Speaker: Michael Hollcraft "Economic Localization"
Join us and others of "like minds" for an evening of fun and consciousness raising. CSAw will provide entertainment and a chance to connect, communicate and network. In the upcoming weeks we will present a variety of films, speakers, group discussions, and discourses. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the cafe.
Location: Beanery Downtown Mishawaka, 117 S. Main St. - Time: 7:00 p.m. - Phone: Pebble Konopinski - 574-255-3216
July 31 thru August 3
Amish Acres Arts and Crafts Festival
Artists, crafters, demos and displays. Live entertainment, continuous music, comedy and children's fun.
574-773-4188
800--800-4992 ext. 240
August

August 1
Mishawaka Lions Club Jonah Fish Fry
The Mishawaka Lions Club Jonah fish fry will be at the First United Methodist Church in Mishawaka, located on the Sotheast corner of Third and Church Streets.
The Fish Fry begins at 11:00 a.m. The cost is $7.50 at the door for adults and $4.00 for children under 12.
August 8
Fridays by the Fountain - Sponsored by The Morris Performing Arts Center, Sunny 101.5 and South Bend Tribune Kennedy's Kitchen - Irish Concert Sponsor - Atlas Oil
FREE Lunchtime Concert, Jon R. Hunt Plaza, 11:30 - 1:30
August 8
Woodwind & Brasswind 30th Anniversary Summer Fest - Five bands will perform LIVE
WAOR will recruit members for their School of Rock Club. A portion of proceeds from Double T's BBQ food sales and individual donations go toward establishing music programs with the local Boys & Girls Club.
• 12:00pm Jake's Band - School of Rock • 1:30pm Ceiling Star • 3:00pm Giden Brothers • 4:30pm The FBI (Funky Blues Institution) • 6:00pm Unwritten
• WRBR Guitar Hero Contest: 12-3pm • WAOR Karaoke Contest: 10am-12pm •WAOR Rock Band Contest: All Day • Fastest Drummer Preliminaries: 11-2pm; 3-5pm • Gibson Guitar Clinic with John Corabi: 2pm
Door prizes available. Kid-fun Remo drum tent!
Location: 4004 Technology Drive - Retail Store Parking Lot, South Bend, IN 46628
Start time: 9:00 a.m.
August 8
Woodwind & Brasswind 30th Anniversary Summer Fest - Bands will perform LIVE during our annual Summer Fest.
Preliminary qualifications for the Fastest Drummer Contest: 12-2pm & 3-5pm.
Tommy Carrol from WRBR-The Bear will give away the last pair of Real Rock Road Trip.
Tickets (to see Disturbed & Slipknot in concert at Tinley Park) during a live broadcast from 3-7pm.
Representatives from Gibson Guitars, Korg, Marshall & Vox, including clinician Paul Kramer, will be in the store to help you chose the right gear for your next gig!
Several door prizes will be given away, and a Remo drum tent will be fun for kids!
• 12:00pm JJ & The Rockers • 1:30pm Grondin Quintet • 3:00pm Dave's Mighty Harp • 4:30pm Van Dyke Review • 6:00pm Rhythm Works
Several door prizes will be given away, and a Remo drum tent will be fun for kids! FREE to the public. Food available for purchase.
Location: 4004 Technology Drive, Retail Store Parking Lot, South Bend, IN 46628 - 10:00 a.m.
August 9
Open Scrapbooking / Card Making / Papercrafting Crop
• Bring your scrapbook stuff, card making stuff, paper crafting stuff, anything you want to work on!
• Learn new cutting edge tips and techniques from one of the instructors there.
• Use new tools and one of our Cricut Die-cutting systems (with many, many cartridges to choose from. (What's the CRICUT buzz all about, you ask? Come find out!!!)
• Participate in a Make-and-Take project. We usually have several to choose from.
• Select items will be available to purchase through cash-and carry sale.
• Enjoy lunch, good company and fun times! Make new friends and network with fellow "croppers"!
Anyone to sign up and pre-pay will receive a FREE gift! Cost: $5; Lunch and snacks are included. Starts at 10:00 a.m.
Contact Jorja Stephenson - 574-289-0519 - 1109 Bell Road, Niles Senior Center, Niles, MI 49120
August 10
Woodwind & Brasswind 30th Anniversary Summer Fest & Battle-of-the-Bands
Six bands will perform LIVE from 12-6pm for a chance to win up to $3,000 in prizes!
• 12:00pm Escherbach
• 1:00pm Elwood-Splinters Blues Band
• 2:00pm Signal
• 3:00pm The Jess Strantz Band
• 4:00pm Carawae
• 5:00pm Half Pint Jones
Tommy Carroll with WRBR will MC, and representatives from Crown & JBL will be judging.
-Winners of WRBRÕs Real Rock Road Trip Giveaway will gather at 10am to begin loading the bus to Tinley Park to see Disturbed & Slipknot in concert!
-A representative from Gibson Guitars will help you chose the right guitar for you!
-Fastest Drummer Preliminaries will take place 12-2pm, with the finals being at 3 p.m.
-Door prizes will be given away, and kids should visit the Remo drum tent!
Food available for purchase. Location: Woodwind & Brasswind, 4004 Technology Drive. South Bend 46628
August 13 - 18
Berrien County Youth Fair
August 13
CSAw Movie & Speaker Nights
"Who Killed the Electric Car" - Speaker: John and Danile Martens "Alternative Energy"
Join us and others of "like minds" for an evening of fun and consciousness raising. CSAw will provide entertainment and a chance to connect, communicate and network. In the upcoming weeks we will present a variety of films, speakers, group discussions, and discourses. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the cafe.
Location: Beanery Downtown Mishawaka, 117 S. Main St. - Time: 7:00 p.m. - Phone: Pebble Konopinski - 574-255-3216
August 19
Touch Base at the Cove - 4 - 6 p.m.
Touch Base at the Cove is a series of FREE health screenings for men, taking place at Coveleski Stadium, August 19th. Screenings include prostate, HIV, cholesterol, diabetes and more. Each man participating receives one complementary dinner at the cove, and will be entered to win tickets to a Notre Dame home football game. For more information, call 574-287-4197 or email elizabeth@riverbendcancerservices.org
August 22
Michiana Mopar and Friends Open Car Show
George Wilson Park, Mishawaka, IN
August 22
Fridays by the Fountain - Sponsored by The Morris Performing Arts Center, Sunny 101.5 and South Bend Tribune
Half-Pint Jones - New Orleans Fusion - Concert Sponsor, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
FREE Lunchtime Concert, Jon R. Hunt Plaza, 11:30 - 1:30
August 27
CSAw Movie & Speaker Nights
Movie TBA - Will Streeter "Green Building, Retrofitting Modern Homes"
Join us and others of "like minds" for an evening of fun and consciousness raising. CSAw will provide entertainment and a chance to connect, communicate and network. In the upcoming weeks we will present a variety of films, speakers, group discussions, and discourses. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the cafe.
Location: Beanery Downtown Mishawaka, 117 S. Main St. - Time: 7:00 p.m. - Phone: Pebble Konopinski - 574-255-3216
September

September 11
Valparaiso Indiana Popcorn Festival
September 6, 7
History Comes Alive
Remembering our Hoosier heritage
219-326-8408, ask for Sharon Dettmer
September 12
Irish Legends Autograph Show
Come meet some of the all time greats from Notre Dame. over 15 former stars in one place signing autographs.
Location: South Bend College Football Hall of Fame. Details on our website; The Irish Locker Room
September 13
Salmon Chase Races
Join us for the 11th Annual KeyBank Salmon Chase Races on Saturday, September 13, 2008. Events include a 5K & 10K race, a 5K walk, and the Guppy Run for kids. Start at the College Football Hall of Fame and finish at Madison Center. Enjoy a beautiful course that takes you through scenic downtown South Bend, Indiana.
* Awards for the top overall finishers as well as the top three in each age category.
* Refreshments, snacks & live entertainment at the finish line.
* Official ChampionChip timing by Classic Race Management
* Long-sleeved T-shirt to all participants. (no guarantee of shirt on race-day registration)
September 17
CSAw Movie & Speaker Nights
Movie: "Stolen Harvest" - Speaker: Charlotte Wolfe - Prairie Winds Farm "Food Sustainability and Homesteading"
Join us and others of "like minds" for an evening of fun and consciousness raising. CSAw will provide entertainment and a chance to connect, communicate and network. In the upcoming weeks we will present a variety of films, speakers, group discussions, and discourses. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the cafe.
Location: Beanery Downtown Mishawaka, 117 S. Main St. - Time: 7:00 p.m. - Phone: Pebble Konopinski - 574-255-3216
September 19, 20
Middlebury Fall Festival
Hometown atmosphere, entertainment, crafts, antique displays, farm equipment displays and a farmers market.
574-825-4300
September 22 - 24
Wanatah Scarecrow Festival
Crafts, parade, races, carshow, duck races, dances, intertainment, toy show. Fun for the entire family!
219-733-2183
October

October 18, 19
Heart of Art Studio and Gallery Tour
Discover artist's talent along the southern shore of Lake Michigan
800-572-3359

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