10 Fun Things To Do This Weekend in Northwest Indiana: SunGlass Point Grand Opening, Pancake Day, Blues Project, and Early St. Patrick’s Day

Sunglass-Point-6Each 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!

SunGlass Point Grand Opening
Come out and celebrate Valpo's newest sunglass store! SunGlass Point is located at 2106 N Calumet Ave, next to VisionPoint. For more information, call 219.464.8200.

1980’s Prom Night
Ok folks fur sure! This is the time to drag out all that the 80s represented! Buffet style dinner, cash bar, DJ, fun & games, door prizes, crowning of King & Queen, learn an old dance step. This is a benefit for The American Cancer Society.

22nd Annual Bowl-A-Thon
The Portage Township YMCA is hosting their 22nd Annual Bowl-A-Thon at Camelot Bowl in Portage. Money raised will be applied to the YMCA’s Youth Scholarship Fund which helps provide financial assistance to families in need to participate in programs and services at the Portage Township YMCA.

Pancakes-Short-Stack2011 Kiwanis Pancake Day
The Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis Club is hosting their Annual Pancake Day on March 12, 2011. All you can eat pancakes, with sausage and beverages, will be held in the Valparaiso High School Cafeteria from 6 am to 1 pm. Early bird door prizes will be held from 6 to 9 am.

2011 Blues Project
Throughout February, Mr. Cvelbar’s 8th grade social studies classes celebrate Black History month by studying the Blues. We listen, discuss, and write about the music that was created from the African American experience in the south. Once our study is complete, and with help from the rest of the school and community, we present our Blues Project to you with a public concert in BF’s auditorium.

Pay What You Can Afford
The Portage Resale Shop is hosting a "pay what you can afford" event, in which the community can come in and pay what they can but take what they need.

Fundraiser for the Chicago Dance Marathon
On Saturday, March 12, 2011, a fundraiser will be held at Pass Times in Valparaiso, at 8 pm, to raise money for the Chicago Dance Marathon. The marathon benefits Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago, a hospital dedicated to providing the best treatment to children, saving and improving lives.

Annual Chili Cook-Off
The Merrillville High School Key Club and the Lupus Foundation of America, Indiana Chapter (LFA) are hosting a Chili Cook-off Contest & Tasting event on Saturday, March 12th at Merrillville High School from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

shamrockKick Off St. Patrick's Day Early at T.J. Maloney's
March 11, attend the launch of the TJM's Irish Drinking Club. Join and have your very own 16-ounce mug available for your use exclusively during every visit to T.J. Maloney's. March 12, Official Training Day features hearty Irish breakfast buffet, watch a rugby match, participate in karaoke "Irish Idol" and experience live entertainment. March 13, Guiness specials and Jameson shots, with live entertainment from the Whigmaleeries.

Eat at Strongbow's Sunday Brunch
Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult brunch!

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