10 Fun Things To Do This Weekend in Northwest Indiana: Roller Derby, Holiday Sales, and Nourish Benefit


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 roller derby auditions, Meet the Vikes night, town forums, paws for a cause, holiday savings, benefit tasting, volunteer workday, benefit concert, and little league sign ups are all on tap for a fun weekend in Northwest Indiana!

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The Region Rat Rollers are on the hunt for new blood! We need some new skaters, refs, and NSOs for the new year. Auditions will be held this weekend on January 12 from 10 am to noon. Spectators are welcome!

Valparaiso High School Boys Basketball Team hosting Meet the VIkes Night
Friday, January 11 is Meet the Vikes Night as Valparaiso takes on Portage at Valparaiso High School. The Junior Varsity game begins at 6:00pm with the Varsity game following at 7:30. Elementary school students will get in free and the Varsity players will be signing team photos immediately following the game.

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This weekend, Congressman Visclosky will be traveling throughout Northwest Indiana, giving constituents an opportunity to ask questions and to provide an update on the issues facing the region and the country.

Paws for a Cause
It's time again for Vale Park Animal Hospital's fundraising pet nail trims! The money raised from the nail trims benefits the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life! Get your pet's nails trimmed this weekend for only $7!

End of the Season Sale at Schultz
Can't get enough Christmas? Stock up for next year's holiday season at Schultz Floral, Gifts and Garden! All Christmas items are 50% or 75% off and all poinsettias are 75% off! Sale ends January 12th.

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Also ending this weekend is Arnell Chevy-Kia's holiday sale! Save on every Kia in stock. Now is a great time to purchase a new car for the new year.

Nourish Benefit for Neilah and Jaidyn Maule
Don Quijote Restaurante and Bistro 157 have teamed up to assist the Maule family and celebrate the joys of life! An open house gathering will be held Sunday, January 13, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Don Quijote Restaurant. A sampling of hearty appetizers and desserts from Chef Carlos of Don Quijote and Chef Nicole of Bistro 157 will be on hand for tasting.

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Shirley Heinze Land Trust will be holding a volunteer workday on Saturday, January 12, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Miller Dune Nature Preserve in the Miller beach community of Gary. On this workday we will be using chainsaws, brush cutters and loppers to thin the tree canopy and feed cut limbs into a chipper.

Benefit Concert for Women's Homeless Center
The Dayspring Women's Center in Valparaiso helps homeless women who are in need to get back on their feet, providing therapy and support to accomplish the goals that they have. On Sunday, January 13th, at 5 pm, we will be having a benefit concert at Trinity Lutheran Church in Valparaiso. Dave Farris and the Shades of Gray will be performing, with all of the proceeds benefiting Dayspring.

South Haven Little League Baseball 2013 Sign-ups
The South Haven Little League Baseball Organization will begin its registration for the 2013 baseball season. All sign-ups will be held at the South Haven Boys and Girls Club. Registration Dates are Saturday, January 12th and Saturday January 19th.

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