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On the Duneland Calendar

Sat25MayHoosier Quest Pin Program : Visit the Nature Center of the Indiana Dunes State… Details >

Sat25May Bring a Grandchild Fishing at Brookdale: Kids bring your grandparents or favorite adult friend… Details >

Sat25MayA Visit to the Hawk's Nest: Grab your binoculars and join us for a 45-minute… Details >

Sat25MayAdvice From Nature at the Indiana Dunes: Join us in the Nature Center Auditorium of the Indiana… Details >

Sat25MayCampground Movie Night at the Indiana Dunes: Finish off a great day in the dunes with some fun… Details >

Sat25MayDouglas Center Family Day: Enjoy the hands-on, family activities available at… Details >

Sat25MayChesterton's European Market: Shop. Dine. Enjoy the ambiance of Chesterton's European… Details >

Sun26MayBirds Before Breakfast at the Indiana Dunes: Explore the back dune forests this morning! We’ll… Details >

Sun26MayHoosier Quest Pin Program : Visit the Nature Center of the Indiana Dunes State… Details >

Sun26MayOwl Puke 101 at the Indiana Dunes State Park: Flock to the Nature Center at the Indiana Dunes… Details >

Sun26MayKids Rule!: Join an Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore park ranger… Details >

Sun26MaySidewalk Astronomy at the Indiana Dunes: Meet the Interpreter on the Indiana Dunes State… Details >

Mon27MayHoosier Quest Pin Program : Visit the Nature Center of the Indiana Dunes State… Details >

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Duneland Directory

The Duneland Directory has over 800 listings, including local businesses, schools, the Indiana Dunes, festivals, & lots more!

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Chesterton PicksThere are countless options for shopping, eating, and entertainment around the Duneland area. These are just a few of my Chesterton favorites!

Do you have favorites you'd like to share? Let us know your favorites in and around the Duneland area!

How about: Top 10 Things To Do on a Rainy Weekend… Beach Bums' Best-Kept Secrets… Four Stops You Can Make Without the Kids Screaming… Five Fantastic Field Trips… or The Perfect Duneland Date? You can stick with the basics, too, like Laura's List, Nick's Faves, or Joe's B2B List.

Lists will be featured on Duneland.com, and if your picks make it, we'll send you a Duneland.com tote (as if the perpetual fame and glory weren't enough?!). Email your picks to info@duneland.com.

If you don't feel like making a list but you like the idea of sharing your opinion, you can review local businesses at yelp.com. (Trust us, they make it super easy!) Your review will show up automatically on duneland.com.

What's New?

Summer Reading Program for Young Adults & Adults

May 22, 2013

Adults and young adults (grades 6-12) are invited to Travel: By Book You Can Go Anywhere, Westchester Public Library’s summer reading program for adults and young adults. The program will run June 2 through June 29 at Thomas Library, 200 W. Indiana Avenue, Chesterton, and Hageman Library, 100... Read more >

Bailly Elementary Students donate to Westchester Neighbors Food Pantry

May 21, 2013

Students donate $1000 to Westchester Neighbors Food PantryBailly Elementary second grade students donated $1000 to the Westchester Neighbors Food Pantry with proceeds from their Sweet Treat Factory.  As part of their unit on economics, students made and sold 3,200 chocolate covered pretzels.  The process involved applying for and doing a job,... Read more >

Make it a Summer to Remember for your Kids with KidsCamp at the Duneland Boys & Girls Club

May 20, 2013

Kids posing in front of Boys & girls clubs of Porter County   Duneland unit signBoys & Girls Clubs of Porter County-Duneland Unit is ready for non-stop fun this summer with their Summer KidsCamp program.  Available for children ages 6-12, the Duneland Unit’s Summer KidsCamp is a weekly day camp providing a variety of activities that kids enjoy all summer... Read more >

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5/23/11: Part time Sales Consultant

Here Comes the Dress, an upscale bridal boutique, opening in mid-August in Valparaiso is seeking a part-time sales consultant. Ideal candidate requirements:

  • Energetic, friendly and engaging with excellent communication both in person and on the telephone.
  • Motivated and committed to providing outstanding customer service.
  • Extreme attention to detail with an eye for store layout and smart merchandising techniques.
  • Punctual with strong time management skills.
  • Must be skilled on the computer, internet and email.
  • A consistent positive attitude and strong work ethic.
  • At least 5 years of bridal retail experience with the ability to close sales.
  • Interest in a career in retail, marketing or business management a plus.

Job duties include:

  • Assist clients with finding the right dress and restocking inventory following appointments;
  • Steam dresses and prepare merchandise for the client;
  • Assist the seamstress with fitting appointments;
  • Maintain inventory information in computer system;
  • Maintain sales floor appearance;
  • Work under the direction of a manager or owner to assist in several other tasks.

Evenings and Saturdays are a must. Looking to hire between 7/18/11 and 8/8/11.

Email your resume, availability and desired hourly requirements to herecomesthedress@gmail.com.

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10/20: Just wanted to express my appreciation to the state troopers pulling over speeders on 1050 North in Chesterton today. The speeding has been out of control. Coffee Creek Resident, Chesterton

10/3: Greek's Pizza, you will be missed!! Seth, Chesterton

9/14: Shame on some Chesterton drivers who stop at the stop sign, then move right along without waving on the kids. I've seen countless cars go by, one after another, while kids stand at Porter and 5th waiting to cross the street. Frustrated Parent, Chesterton

9/14: Happy to see the Oz Festival is returning to Chesterton! A Duneland Visitor, Chicago

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