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November 2009

Indiana Christmas Festivals

November 30, 2009

Here are a few Christmas and Kwanzaa holiday festivals going on throughout Indiana. Some of them are the first weekend in December, some of them run throughout the entire month. (I looked for any Hanukkah festivals, but couldn’t find any.) Northern Indiana Winona Lake, Kosciusko County, Dec. 5, 10 am – 6 pm: Village at [...]

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Christmas Tree Farms of Northern Indiana

November 30, 2009

One of our favorite holiday traditions is going to cut down our own Christmas tree. It’s a tradition that dates back centuries and we always have a good time searching for that perfect tree. There’s just something cathartic about cutting down your own Christmas tree, hauling it hope and setting it up in the living [...]

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Winter is the Time to Take Your Dog to the Beach

November 30, 2009

The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore located in Northern Indiana hugs Lake Michigan. The area has outstanding natural beauty through out the year for all to enjoy, unless you are a canine. Dogs are restricted from the beaches during the summer, and are strictly for humans only. Dog owners who do not obey this law can [...]

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Get Your Holiday Shopping Done in Northwest Indiana Affordably

November 29, 2009

If holiday shopping is what you have on your mind, then Northwest Indiana is for you! Northwest Indiana has some of the best holiday shopping around. Here are my top places to do your holiday shopping in Northwest Indiana this season. If you live in a state surrounding Indiana – it’s the place to get [...]

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A Christmas Story Comes Home To Hammond Indiana

November 29, 2009

Each family has their own Christmas traditions. One of the traditions in our home has always been watching the movie “A Christmas Story.” This beloved film marks the beginning of the holiday season in our home. Each of us has our favorite parts of this classic. “A Christmas Story” holds a special place in our [...]

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Where to Ice Skate in Northwest Indiana – Deep River Water Park

November 29, 2009

Deep River Water Park in Crown Point isn’t just for summer fun anymore, now the park can be enjoyed this winter too. No, not as a water park but as an ice skating rink. Deep River Water Park is opening “Skating on the Plaza” this year for young and old to come enjoy. All skill [...]

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Patoka Lake Eagle Watch Special Event in January

November 29, 2009

Patoka Lake will host area eagle watchers on January 9, 2010, from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Dress warmly, and join Aron Showalter, Patoka Lake Wildlife Specialist as you travel by car to different eagle hot spots, and search for America’s symbol in the Hoosier National Forest. You’ll also get an update of our state’s [...]

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Try a Winter Getaway in Indiana’s State Parks

November 29, 2009

One year, I had the privilege of speaking to a group of professionals from the Family & Social Services Administration at the Turkey Run State Park Inn. Unfortunately, it was a one-day trip, so we showed up early in the morning and were out by lunchtime. So we didn’t get to visit too long, but [...]

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Pokagon State Park Toboggan Time Trials on December 5

November 29, 2009

Pokagon State Park is hosting the third annual Toboggan Time Trials on Saturday, December 5, from 1:00 – 3:00. According to the Department of Natural Resources website, there are four divisions in the race, and the fastest team in each division will win a prize. The four divisions include Youth (all team members must be [...]

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“A Christmas Carol” Found Throughout Indiana

November 29, 2009

One of the enduring Christmas plays, A Christmas Carol can be found in nearly every city in Indiana. Here are some of the different places you can see the Charles Dickens classic in your hometown. Northern Indiana Valparaiso Metropolitan Opera House: Dec. 4, 5, 6; 11, 12, 13; 18, 19, 20 Lafayette “A Downtown Dickens [...]

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