October 2012 Weekends through October 28th Jollay Harvest Festival Jollay Orchards, Coloma, MI
Fun for the whole family. Challenge your family to the new Bigger Corn Maze, run through the Haunted House, relax on a Hayride and enjoy the views from high above the orchard on the Tree Top Ferris Wheel. Visit the pumpkin patch, spend a day and capture a memory. There is a fishing pond, petting zoo, caterpillar crawl, baked goods, ice cream, and apple cider. $9 per person over age 2. 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM Saturdays and Sundays through October 28th. For more information, call 269.468.3075 or visit the website at http:// www.jollayorchards.com.
Thursday, October 4 Bras around the Bend Le Peep, South Bend, IN
River Bend Cancer Services presents the Annual Bras around the Bend fundraiser. Donated bras become works of art to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research. Themed and decorated brassiere auction proceeds will help men and women in our community who have a breast cancer diagnosis receive free supportive services. Join us at Le Peep, 127 S. Main Street in South Bend from 5:30 to 8:30 PM.
Friday, October 5 Halloween Trivia Night
Our Lady of Hungary, South Bend, IN
The Our Lady of Hungary School in South Bend, is having a HALLOWEEN TRIVIA NIGHT fundraiser event! Wear a Halloween Costume! Participants can bring their own snacks to share. $200 prize to table with the top score. Other prizes, including one for best Halloween costume, will be available. Proceeds benefits the OLH Church Building Fund. Call to reserve a table at 574.287.1700 – 18 and older, $10 entry fee per person. 6:30 PM.
Saturday, October 6 Babysitting with Confidence
Lakeland Community Hospital, Watervliet, MI
Created specifically for adolescents, this course covers a variety of topics intended to give participants the confidence and knowledge for caring for small children, including: • Questions to ask before taking a job • Expectations of a babysitter • Telephoning in an emergency 40 THE FAMILY MAGAZINE | OCTOBER 2012
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• Home and fire safety • Infant and toddler care • First aid and choking • Discipline • Food preparation Participants must have completed the fifth grade or be 11 years of age or older to register. Reservations are required and class size is limited. 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. For more information or to register for this free class, call 269.556.2808 or 866.260.7544 or visit the website at http:// www.lakelandhealth.org
PAWS TO READ
Downtown Mishawaka Penn-Harris-Madison Library
This month, children in 1st through 6th grade are invited to enjoy a special experience reading to a canine companion. Children will be paired with Drew, a St. Bernard, at 11 AM and will read to the dog and his handler for one 15-minute session. Registration is not required; just check in at the Children’s Services desk. Participants must receive parental permission. For more information, inquire at the Children’s Services desk or call 574.259.5277, ext. 242.
Bonneyville Millers Vintage Baseball Tourney Ox Bow County Park, Elkhart
Come see your Elkhart County Vintage Baseball team take on the Mississinewa Silverheels and the Door Village Prairie Dogs in two gloveless games of baseball. The ‘ballists’ play in Civil War era attire with rules from the 1860s. Fan participation is encouraged. Fun for the whole family! Free, but there is a $3/car fee to enter the park by vehicle. For more information contact 574.875.4257 or visit the website at http://www.elkhar tcountyparks.org/ bonneyvillemillers.htm
Fall Family Fun Fair Rum Village Park
There will be family entertainment featuring Bounce-a-rama, climbing wall, petting zoo and Los Hermanos Bueno 11 AM - 3 PM. Come at 10 AM to decorate a pumpkin! Come early to the nature center where there will be Starbucks Coffee for adults, McDonalds Orange Drink of kids, and Krispy Kreme donuts for all until we run out. There will be an ice cream-eating contest at 11:30 AM at the Nature Center and a Lemon Pie-eating contest at 1 PM near the playground. Free! For more information or directions, please call 574.299.4765 or 574.299.4778 or visitwww. sbpark.org.
*Please be sure to call ahead to confirm times and information.
Monday, October 8 Storytime Sampler
Bittersweet Branch of Mishawaka Penn-HarrisMadison Library
Storytime Sampler provides a sampling of the materials used in the preschool and toddler programs. Adult caregivers are expected to attend and remain with their children. 10:30 AM to 11 AM. Registration is not required. For more information, contact the Children’s Services desk of the Bittersweet Branch Library or call 574.259.0392.
Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13 Our Bountiful Harvest Quilt Show Vineland Center, St. Joseph, MI
Over 150 handmade quilts will be featured by our talented crafters and artists. Mini-quilt silent auction with proceeds going to Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank. Browse handmade American Girl Doll clothes. Stop by vendor booths and guild boutique for quilting and craft items. Antique quilts and demonstrations. Don’t forget to purchase a raffle ticket to win one of two handmade raffle quilts and this year’s American Girl Doll with extra handmade clothes. Appraisals available by appointment. $6 adult; Under 12 Free. Friday hours are 2 PM to 8 PM and Saturday hours are 10 AM to 5 PM. For more information, call 269.429.4366 or visit http:// www.btcquiltguild.org.
Saturday, October 13
Saturday Morning Stories: Mad Hatter Party
Downtown Mishawaka Penn-Harris-Madison Library
Wear your craziest hat and come join the fun! Saturday Morning Stories is a non-registered program that provides a sampling of materials used in our Preschool and Toddler programs. Enjoy stories, songs, finger plays and more. Adult caregivers are expected to attend with their children. Ages 2 – 7. 10:30 AM. For more information, inquire at the Children’s Services desk or call 574.259.5277, ext. 242.