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On the Duneland Calendar

Thu20Jun Women's Walk Club at Sunset Hill Farm: Join group leader Jenna Martin, R.N., for a walk… Details >

Thu20Jun Morning Run Club at Sunset Hill Farm: Group fun runs are led by experienced trail runners.… Details >

Thu20JunBookmarks at the Museum: Join Randa Duvick for Bookmarks at the Museum on… Details >

Thu20JunVernal Ponds at Indiana Dunes State Park: Come discover what we have growing in our vernal… Details >

Thu20JunBird Banding Demonstrations: Visit the Nature Center this morning for a fun look… Details >

Thu20JunNews at Noon at Hageman Library: If you love to discuss current events, Westchester… Details >

Thu20JunDuct Tape Accessories at Hageman Library: Duct tape has become the material of choice… Details >

Thu20JunSummer Spanish Club for Grades 2 - 4 : Children in grades 2-4 are invited to register for… Details >

Thu20JunThursday Adventures: Bike Hike: Participants in Westchester Public Library’s… Details >

Thu20JunSunset Dog Walkers at Sunset Hill Farm: Bring your pet on a leash for a walk on the trails… Details >

Fri21JunBailly Homestead Open House: Tour the historic homestead of a French-Canadian… Details >

Fri21JunPNC American Sign Language Club Coffeehouse: The Purdue University North Central American Sign… Details >

Fri21JunSunset Spectacular at the Indiana Dunes: The sunset over Lake Michigan is the most beautiful… 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.

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What's New?

Get Caught Reading at Westchester Public Library

June 19, 2013

Get Caught Reading at Westchester Public Library!  Celebrate reading this summer by submitting a photo of you or someone you know reading or get “caught” reading by library staff at Thomas Library, 200 W. Indiana Avenue, Chesterton, or Hageman Library, 100 Francis Street, Porter,... Read more >

Midsummer Program and Evening Concert at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Chellberg Farm

June 17, 2013

Celebrate summer on Saturday, June 22 with a traditional Midsummer Celebration from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and a Summer Solstice Evening Concert from 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore historic Chellberg Farm. Enjoy an afternoon of traditional dance,... Read more >

Nominations Sought for Duneland Chamber Community Awards

June 13, 2013

The Duneland Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking community nominations for seven awards given during the State of the Chamber Awards Luncheon, to be held on Wednesday, July 17 at Sand Creek Country Club. Nomination forms are available at the Chamber office, located at 220 Broadway, in... 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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