Upcoming Events
In the Area
Jan. 22 — Owl Night Hike, 5-7 p.m., Luhr County Park, 3178 S. County Road 150 West, LaPorte. Info: (219) 325-8315, www.laportecountyparks.org
Jan. 23 — Virtual Author Talk with Amanda Montell, 1-2 p.m., through LaPorte County Public Library. Registration: www.laportelibrary.org
Jan. 24 — Build a Button, 4-5 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3049.
Jan. 24 — WINTERFEST: Ice sculpting demonstrations, late afternoon, downtown LaPorte/Plaza 618. Info: https://laporteparkandrec.com/
Jan. 25 — WINTERFEST: ice-fishing derby, Pine & Stone lakes, LaPorte. Registration: 5 a.m., Cummings Lodge, Soldiers Memorial Park. Fee: $40. Info: https://laporteparkandrec.com/
Jan. 25 — WINTERFEST: Sewing 101 With Steady Stitchers, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1640 First St. Info: (219) 326-9600, (219) 363-8122.
Jan. 25 — Frosty Fun: Winter Wonderland Party, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St. Cost: $10. Registration: www.barkermansion.org
Jan. 25 — WINTERFEST: Family Fun Day Movie and Jump-a-Thon, 1 p.m., LaPorte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St. Movie at 3 p.m.: “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” Info: https://laporteparkandrec.com/
Jan. 25 — WINTERFEST: Frosty’s Frozen Bike Ride, LaPorte park office, 250 Pine Lake Ave. Free. Registration: noon. Ride: 1 p.m. Info: https://laporteparkandrec.com/
Jan. 26 — WINTERFEST: free horse-drawn wagon rides, Soldiers Memorial Park. Info: https://laporteparkandrec.com/
Jan. 27 — Walk With Friends, 2-3 p.m., Luhr County Park, 3178 S. County Road 150 West, LaPorte. Info: (219) 325-8315, www.laportecountyparks.org
Jan. 27 — Family Storytime, 5-5:30 p.m., LaPorte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave. Info: www.laportelibrary.org
Jan. 27 — Monday Musicale, 7 p.m., Simeon Square, 1207 S. Woodland Ave. Free; donations accepted to scholarship fund. Info: (219) 362-1421, (219) 928-6964.
Jan. 28 — Virtual Author Talk with Seth Fishman, noon-1 p.m., through LaPorte County Public Library. Registration: www.laportelibrary.org
Jan. 28 — Readers Corner-Book Club, 5-6 p.m., Coolspring Branch Library, 6925 W. County Road 400 North. Info: www.laportelibrary.org
Jan. 28 — Jackbox Games for Adults, 5:30 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3064, (219) 873-3042.
Jan. 29 — Mindful Jigsaw Puzzling (adults only), 5 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3049.
Through March — Lee Bauman, The Legacy Center Gallery at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church, 1719 E. Barker Ave. Artist reception: 11:30 a.m. Feb. 4. Legacy Center hours: 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Thur., 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. Info: lucia@qas.org
First and Third Mondays — Singing Sands Toastmasters Club, 6:30-8 p.m., Senior Health/Wellness Center (old hospital ER, Barker/Buffalo).
Mondays — Any Book Book Club (adults only), 4-5 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3049.
Mondays in Michigan City — Bingo, Moose Family Lodge 980, 2107 Welnetz Road. Doors open/8:30 a.m., early birds/9:30 a.m., regular Bingo/10 a.m.
Mondays in Michigan City — Adult Children of Alcoholic and Family Dysfunction (ACA), 6 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 600 Franklin St. Info: (219) 801-1296.
Mondays in LaPorte — Weekly line dance lessons, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1130, 181 W. McClung Road. Cost: $5. Beginner lessons, 2-3 p.m. Improver lessons, 3-4 p.m. Info: (219) 363-8301.
Tuesdays in January — Genealogy Help with Pat Harris, 1-4 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3049.
Tuesdays — Creative Tech Activities (ages 6-17), 3:30-5 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3049.
Tuesdays — Bingo, St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church, 1506 Washington St. Doors open: 3:30 p.m. Bingo: 6 p.m. $30 entrance fee (includes specials except Winner Takes All & Jackpot). Info: (219) 336-3099.
Wednesdays — Al-Anon meeting for Friends/Family of Alcoholics, 6 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 600 Franklin Square. Enter at Sixth Street Barker Hall side. Info: Candy at (708) 927-5287.
Thursdays — Needle Arts Club to Warm Up America Joining Night, 5:30-7 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3049.
Fridays — Overeaters Anonymous, 9:30 a.m. Info: Jan at (219) 241-8757, Paula at (219) 588-3127, www.oa.org
Second Tuesday of the Month — Stroke Support Group for Survivors and Caregivers, 2 p.m., Mother Maria Theresia Room, Franciscan Health Michigan City, 3500 Franciscan Way. Info: Kelly Wise at Kelly.wise@franciscanalliance.org
In the Region
Jan. 25 — Winter Bird Walk, 10 a.m., Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 N. County Road 25 East, Chesterton. Info: (219) 926-1390.
Jan. 25 — Gather, Merchants & Makers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. EST, The Friends of New Troy (Mich.) Community Center, 13372 California Road. Info: www.friendsofnewtroy.org
Jan. 25 — Winter Alive!, 2 p.m., Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 N. County Road 25 East, Chesterton. Info: (219) 926-1390.
Jan. 25 — Waco Brothers with The Shams Band, 8 p.m. EST, The Acorn, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, Mich. Tickets: $29.50 + $4.50 convenience fee, $59.50 + $4.50 convenience fee (reserved). Reservations: www.acornlive.org
Jan. 26 — Snakes of the Dunes, 2 p.m., Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 N. County Road 25 East, Chesterton. Info: (219) 926-1390.
Through Jan. 30 — “Art Within Reach,” Art Barn School of Art, 695 N. County Road 400 East, Valparaiso. Reception/scholarship awards ceremony: 1-3 p.m. Jan. 25. Info: www.artbarnschool.org
Through Feb. 5 — Wool painting by Laura Gutzwiller, Pines Village Retirement Communities, 3303 Pines Village Circle, Valparaiso. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Info: (219) 465-1591.
Through Feb. 21 — South Bend Toy Co. exhibit, The Studebaker National Museum, 201 Chapin St., South Bend. Hours (Eastern): 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Admission: $11/adults, $9.50/seniors 60+, $7/youth ages 6-18. Info: (574) 235-9714, (888) 391-5600, www.studebakermuseum.org
Through Feb. 23 — 2025 Gallery Exhibition Series, Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, Mich. Exhibits: Michigan City fiber artist Laurel Izard; The Fun Squad’s “The Quickest Way to Zen”; Jennifer Hauser’s “Bunny Trails”; T.J. Schwartz’s “Mourning Bear”; Keith Pastrick abstract oil paintings; Jacob Baerwald’s “Forest Aura – Color Prime.” Info: www.boxfactoryforthearts.org
Through March 1 — “Polly and Her Dad,” Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. Fourth St. Meet-the-artists reception: noon-2 p.m. Jan. 25. Program-documentary screening: noon Feb. 8. Info: (219) 926-4711, www.chestertonart.org
Through March 21 — “Dr. Kuhn Hong: Lure of the Landscape,” Westchester Public Library Thomas Branch, 200 W. Indiana Ave. Reception: 5-6:30 p.m. March 6, Thomas Branch Meeting Room. Info: www.chestertonart.org
Through April 6 — “From the Speedway Comes Their Stamina: Studebaker Racing & Record-Breakers,” The Studebaker National Museum, 201 Chapin St., South Bend. Hours (Eastern): 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Admission: $11/adults, $9.50/seniors 60+, $7/youth ages 6-18. Info: (574) 235-9714, (888) 391-5600, www.studebakermuseum.org
Through April 13 — “Through Fantastic Facial Hair,” South Bend’s The History Museum, 808 W. Washington St. Museum hours (Eastern): 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Admission: $11/adults, $9.50/seniors, $7/youth 6-17, free/members. Info: www.historymuseumSB.org, (574) 235-9664, Ext. 6256.
Through April 19 — “The V&N: Porter County’s Electric Interurban Rail Line,” Porter County Museum, 20 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sun. Info: www.pocomuse.org
Through May 4 — “Traditions and Progress: Italian Americans in Northern Indiana,” The History Museum, 808 W. Washington St., South Bend. Museum hours (Eastern): 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Admission: $11/adults, $9.50/seniors, $7/youth 6-17, free/members. Info: www.historymuseumSB.org, (574) 235-9664, Ext. 6256.
Through Aug. 10 — “Lifting the Roof: The World of Dollhouses,” South Bend’s The History Museum, 808 W. Washington St. Museum hours (Eastern): 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Admission: $11/adults, $9.50/seniors, $7/youth 6-17, free/members. Info: www.historymuseumSB.org, (574) 235-9664, Ext. 6256.
Mondays — Pickleball, 5:30 p.m. EST, New Troy (Mich.) Community Center, 13372 California Road. Free, donations welcome. Info: (269) 426-3909, friendsofnewtroy@yahoo.com
Saturdays in January — Winter Fun, 1-3 p.m., Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education, 100 N. Lake St., Gary’s Miller Beach neighborhood. Info: (219) 395-1882, www.nps.gov/indu
Saturdays-Sundays in January — Chellberg Farm Open House, 1-3 p.m., Mineral Springs Road between U.S. 12/20, Porter. Info: (219) 395-1882, www.nps.gov/indu
Saturdays-Sundays in January — Dunes Theater, 2-3 p.m., Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, 1215 N. Indiana 49, Porter. Jan. 25-26 — “Mammoth Cave: A Way to Wonder.” Info: (219) 395-1882, www.nps.gov/indu
Vickers Theatre — Now Showing: “A Real Pain.” Rated R. Times: 3:30 & 6 p.m. Jan. 24-26, 6 p.m. Jan. 28. All times Eastern. Theater address: 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, Mich. Info: www.vickerstheatre.com, (269) 756-3522.