March 2013
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Best in Show Fashion Show
Beiger Mansion, Mishawaka Inspire Me! offers a Fashion Show at the Beiger Mansion with friends Pet Palace and Salon Rouge. Light appetizers and cash bar, clothing, accessories, dog and cat items available for purchase, live music, door prizes, raffle and special guests! Proceeds from ticket sales to benefit the Humane Society of St. Joseph County. $25 donation. 6 PM to 9 PM. For more information or to RSVP, call Nancy Deneen at 574.255.4726 EXT 225.
Theatre IV Presents: “The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse”
Bendix Theatre, Century Center, South Bend A quiet and simple country life or the fast-paced excitement of the city? That’s the question confronting the Country Mouse in this squaredance-meets-sock-hop retelling of the classic Aesop’s Fable. As the Country Mouse ponders the abundant riches of the big city being offered by a fast-talking Town Mouse, he feels the tug of a different kind of riches he left behind in the country. What will he decide? Watch this rock and roll hoe-down and find out! For grades K–5. 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. $8 to $12. For more information, call 800.275.5005.
Twilight Tales
Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Downtown Children of all ages are invited to enjoy stories, music and a craft based on books by Rosemary Wells. Adult caregivers must attend with children ages seven years and under. No registration is necessary. 6:30 PM. For more information, stop by the Children’s Services desk or phone 574.259.5277 EXT 242.
Logan Nose-On Luncheon
Century Center, South Bend Back in 1988, Logan came up with the idea of selling green noses to raise awareness and money for local people with disabilities. In addition to merchandise sales, they also host the Logan Nose-On Luncheon annually. This year the speaker is Josh Sundquist. For more information, visit their website at www.logancenter.org.
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Wakarusa Children’s Resale
Wakarusa Missionary Church, Wakarusa Over 300 sellers with lots of children's items! Clothing (size newborn to juniors), shoes, toys, furniture, baby gear, books, puzzles, games movies and much more! Cash or check accepted. Bring your own shopping bags or baskets. 8 AM to 1 PM. For more information, call 574.606.7343.
Free Tax Assistance
Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Downtown Volunteers from the University of Notre Dame
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and St. Mary’s College will be offering free tax assistance for qualifying individuals in the Spencer Gallery. Students will help taxpayers whose 2012 income is $40,000 or less. Unemployed taxpayers whose 2012 earnings were at or below $40,000 prior to collecting taxable unemployment benefits will also be served. Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis. 1 PM to 4 PM. For more information, contact Reference Services at 574.259.5277 EXT 218.
Naturally Eggscellent
St. Patrick’s County Park Brown Barn, South Bend Go ‘natural’ this Easter by using a variety of food items and spices to dye hard-boiled eggs. Take home decorated eggs and the knowledge needed to start experimenting with more colors at home. Registration and payment are required by March 20. (Min. 4; max. 12) 10 AM to 12 PM. $5. For more information, call 574.654.3155.
Michiana Elite Bird Fair
Bethel College, Mishawaka Speakers/times: 11 AM: Household Hazards - Dr. Peter Sakas, DVM 12 PM: Australian Birds- Dr. Ric Berlinski, DVM 2 PM: Foraging and Enrichment in Pet Birds - Dr. Berlinski 3 PM: How to Tell If Your Bird Is Sick - Dr. Sakas, DVM Birds, bird toys, bird food, cages, perches, jewelry, art and many other bird products. Awesome silent auction. $4. Children under 10 FREE. 10 AM to 5 PM. For more information and directions, visit us at royalwingsaviary.com.
Calendar of Events
team members represent several area schools and homeschoolers. The students are reading six books in preparation for the upcoming Battle. Teams will be quizzed on The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden, A Dog’s Life: The Autobiography of a Stray by Ann M. Martin, The Fairy-Tale Detectives by Michael Buckley, Honus & Me by Dan Gutman, My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George and Ruby Holler by Sharon Creech. 7 PM. For more information, stop by the Children’s Services desk at the Bittersweet Branch Library or call 574.259.0392.
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Egg-stravaganza!
Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Downtown Children aged 2-7 are invited to enjoy the story The Golden Egg by Margaret Wise Brown, do the bunny hop and participate in other fun activities. Afterwards, children will create their own hatching egg craft and join in an egg hunt throughout Children’s Services. 10 AM. No registration is necessary. For more information, stop by the Children’s Services desk or call 574.259.5277 EXT 242.
Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast
The Hearth at Juday Creek, Granger A pancake and sausage breakfast with yogurt parfaits, and free photos with the Easter Bunny and other kid activities! The egg hunt is separated into two groups: 6 and under, and 7-12. There will be a drawing for a bike, too! The money raised will be donated to the Northern Indiana Alzheimer and Dementia Services. $3 adult; $1 for kids. 9:30 AM.
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Spring Has Sprung
Rum Village Nature Center, South Bend Although it may be cold outside and it’s barely spring, many critters are out of hibernation and are quite active. We’ll hike in the woods to look at and listen for frogs, birds, and other animals. Call the naturalists at 574.235.9455 for more information.
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Battle of the Books
Penn High School Cafeteria Everyone is welcome to experience the excitement and cheer on the competitors. Twenty-one teams of fifth graders are busy reading and getting ready for this year’s Battle of the Books. The Printed on Recycled Content Paper