LaPorte County Historical Society Museum
LaPorte County Historical Society Museum will reopen on at 10 a.m. Tuesday, the 27th, the regular opening time.
The same will be true on New Year’s Eve on Saturday. The museum again will close its doors at 2 p.m. and reopen at 10 a.m. Jan. 3.
The current exhibit, “Songs of the Holiday Season” and the Giese Church, will be on display until the middle of January. The church is celebrating its 65th season of bringing Christmas cheer to the residents of LaPorte.
The museum, at 2405 Indiana Ave., is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Call ahead for admission prices at (219)324-6767, or visit the website at www.laportecountyhistory.org.
LaPorte is approximately 38 miles from Niles.
Fine Arts Inc. – Winter Classes
Fire Arts is a not for profit organization dedicated to the creation and appreciation of the three dimensional arts of sculpture, pottery, and jewelry.
We offer exhibitions, workshops, student summer programs, lectures, demonstrations, tours, and community events centered around 3-D art.
- Winter classes begin Jan. 7 at Fire Arts Inc., 305 E. Colfax Ave. in South Bend, IN.
- Subjects include ceramics, dichroic jewelry, beginning silversmithing, wax carving and casting, beginning and advanced wire wrap jewelry, basic precious metal clay, glass beads, individual stone sculpture workshops, sculpture: wax to bronze, clay tiles, copper enameling: small dish or bowl, functional and raku-fired ceramics, and a workshop on how to make a living as an artist.
- Sessions range from one day to 12 weeks. Costs range from $150 to $15, plus materials.
Skiing & Ice Skating
College Night
Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard Area
13421 Mann St. in Jones, MI
12/12/2011 – 3/30/2012
Approximately 30 miles from Niles
Show your current College ID at the ticket counter and get a lift ticket for $16, ski rental for $16 and snowboard rental for $16. Valid 3pm-10pm and all day Friday. For more information contact the office at (269)244-5635.
Home School Days
Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard Area
13421 Mann St. in Jones, MI
12/12/2011 – 3/30/2012
Approximately 30 miles from Niles
Special rates from 10am- 4pm all season long, excluding Presidents’ Day. $18 per person includes an all-area lift ticket and ski rental, good until 4pm. Snowboard rental is available for additional $10. For more information contact the office at (269 244-5635.
College Nights
07500 23 1/2 St. in Gobles, MI
12/12/11 – 03/30/12
41 miles from Niles
$14 lift and $14 ski rental with college ID. Valid from 6pm – 10pm. For more information contact (800)253-2928.
Homeschool Ski & Snowboard Days
07500 23 1/2 St. in Gobles, MI
1/01/12 – 02/29/12
41 miles from Niles
From 10am – 3pm, January through February. $18 skiing, $28 snowboarding. Check in with the coordinator between 9:30am – 10:30am. Blackout dates apply. Offered on Monday’s only (except MLK & President’s Day). For more information contact (800)253-2928.
The South Haven Ice Rink is located in downtown South Haven across from City Hall under the Pavilion.
11/24/11 – 03/06/12
40 miles from Niles
Open November 24. The South Haven Ice Rink offers family fun within a walking distance to all the stores and restaurants of downtown. Enjoy the beauty of a winter night while skating under the seasonal lighting. The Ice Rink has open skating hours almost every day throughout the winter. With a large pavilion over the top of the ice rink, weather conditions are rarely an issue. Day pass $3.50 all day, skate rental $3.50, curling $10 per person and skate sharpening $4.00. For more information, call (269)639-1113.
2414 Willa Dr. (Whittlesey Park) in St. Joseph, MI (269) 983-8795
23 miles from Niles.
The season opens at 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day each year through mid-March. Because it is an outdoor facility, it is subject to the weather; unseasonably warm weather could affect the season. In hours when the facility is not available for open skating, it may be rented for private hockey games, parties, or other gatherings. May through October the facility may be rented for in-line skating. Season Passes and rentals may be purchased at the City Clerk’s office in City Hall or during Open Skate hours at the Howard Ice Arena office.
WE ONLY ACCEPT CASH OR CHECKS. NO CREDIT OR DEBIT CARDS PLEASE!
Daily admission is $ 5 with skate rentals $ 3 a pair. Two-for-one lunch hour skate, bring a friend and skate during your lunch hour, weekdays only.
1421 S. Walnut St. in South Bend, IN
18 miles from Niles.
Adults: $5, Students: $3, Skate Rentals: $3 per pair
The Ice Box has two skating surfaces and provides year round access for skaters of all ages and skill levels. Contact the office at (574)288-3300.
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Let us know how you decided to use your flower and whose day you made with it.
Amazing Deals
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Ipad $43.20 
Amazon Kindle $17.91
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If you score a great deal take some time and share it with all of us.
New Revive issue online!
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You can read the most recent issue of Revive magazine online!
Resting In The God Who Cares
Stephanie Canfield recently spoke on Psalm 116 at a ladies’ luncheon.
Listen and be encouraged as you learn to replace your fears.
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