10 Fun Things To Do This Weekend in Northwest Indiana: Marcia Ball in Concert, Health Center Open House, and Last Weekend of Winterfest


Each week we will be bringing you 10 fun things to do in Northwest Indiana over the weekend, so you are never without something to do! This weekend Marcia Ball in concert, a health facility open house, Winterfest, original play, school open house, staff vs student basketball game, ice fishing derby, art showcase, art class, and little league registration are all on tap for a fun weekend in Northwest Indiana!

Imagine Music Productions Presents Marcia Ball in Concert
Singer/pianist Marcia Ball knows how to raise roofs and tear down walls with her infectious, intelligent and deeply emotional brand of southern boogie, rollicking, roadhouse blues and heartfelt ballads. Join her at the Porter County Expo Center on Saturday, January 26th, and experience her exquisite piano playing and passionate, playful vocals.

{valpo}Extraordinary Care More Convenient Than Ever! {/valpo}{portage}Extraordinary Care More Convenient Than Ever! {/portage}{laporte}Extraordinary Care More Convenient Than Ever! {/laporte}
Join St. Mary Medical Center for a fun, educational open house as they kick off the grand opening of their new Valparaiso Health Center! Tour our new 55,000 square foot facility with the newest technologies and service. Meet our expert staff and physicians who deliver the quality care you deserve. Fun for the kids, visit our "Penguin Clinic" in our new Immediate Care Center and enjoy free refreshments, great raffle prizes, and more!

Second Weekend of La Porte Winterfest
The last weekend of the annual Winterfest winds down with plenty to do, from ice sculpture demonstrations in the downtown area to a snowball softball tournament, Winterfest fun run, and horse-drawn wagon rides.

Service League Play Features Local Author
La Porte Service League will present its second original play as it opens the 79th annual production on January 28, bringing delight to children and adults alike. 'I wish...' is set in fairy tale land. Get a preview of the show, as adults are encouraged to attend the Sunday, January 27th dress rehearsal!

Learn About St. Paul Catholic School at January Open House
Learn more about St. Paul Catholic School at our open house on Sunday, January 27th, from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. We've provided faith in education for 145 years! Discover our legacy of nurturing confident students who are poised and well prepared to embrace their futures.

Red Out with Boston Middle School January 25
The famous RED OUT Staff vs Student Basketball game at Boston Middle School will take place on Friday, January 25. Students can purchase RED OUT T-shirts for $10.00 each to wear to the game to create a Sea of Red at this great event!

La Porte WinterFest Rotary Ice Fishing Derby is On!
The Rotary Club of LaPorte in partnership with the LaPorte City Parks Department and IU Health LaPorte Hospital are excited to announce plans for our annual Ice Fishing Derby during Winterfest. On January 26, 2013, fisherman will be gathering at Cummings Lodge on Stone Lake in LaPorte.

Pine Elementary Art Showcase
The students at Pine Elementary School will be hosting various Fine Arts Showcases throughout the school year. Check out the talent of our students and support their hard work! On January 24th, check out the First Semester After School Showcase. Each individual showcase will have specific lessons planned as part of a Fine Arts Friday series that we are doing with each grade level

{valpo}Learn the Basics of Handbuilding {/valpo}{portage}Learn the Basics of Handbuilding {/portage}{laporte}Learn the Basics of Handbuilding {/laporte}
The Chesterton Art Center is hosting its second weekend of Mudslingers, a clay class where students will learn the basics of handbuilding. Students can make a cup, bowl or something totally original.

2013 Valpo Americans Little League Registration
The 2013 registration kicks off this weekend on January 26th at the Valpo Americans Park. Players age 4-18 as of May 1, 2013 are eligible.

More events can be found on our {valpo}event calendar! {/valpo}{portage}event calendar! {/portage}{laporte}event calendar! {/laporte} Want to submit your own event? {valpo}Click here {/valpo}{portage}Click here {/portage}{laporte}Click here {/laporte} to do so or send us an email at share@{valpo}valpolife{/valpo}{portage}portagelife{/portage}{laporte}laportecountylife{/laporte}.com.