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YOU Could Win $10,000 for Your Favorite Charity

Have you heard about the YOUmanity token?

The YOUmanity token was created and distributed by Aviva Life and Annuity Company. The sole purpose of this YOUnique marketing contest is to create a chain reaction of little acts of kindness.

This is not your typical contest. Just for spreading kindness, YOU will be entered for a chance to win a $10,000 charitable contribution in your name to the organization(s) of your choice. Click here for official rules.

Here is how it works in three easy steps:

1. Congratulations! YOU have received a digital YOUmanity token for your visit to our blog today. In lieu of an actual wooden YOUmanity token as illustrated in the photo, YOU now possess a digital YOUmanity token to share with others.
2. Go to www.avivausa.com/youmanity and register the YOUmanity token code 279909. Once you hit “submit,” YOU will be entered to win a $10,000 contribution to the charity of your choice.
3. Pay it forward. Find someone in need of a little kindness and make their day a little brighter through a small act of kindness. Pass on this digital YOUmanity token. Tell them to register the code. Each person who registers the code will be entered to win a $10,000 contribution to the charity of their choice.

It’s really that simple. No gimmicks, no tricks, just register your token code by December 31, 2010.

Do YOU know a charity who could benefit from $10,000 and your small acts of kindness?

Community Events

This Weekend–Fun Events Around Portage Indiana

Portage Indiana is the hub for a wide range of family friendly activities. If you are looking for something to do this weekend consider starting your search with these.  In addition to a long list of year-round leisure activities, here are a few special events to consider for this weekend only.

Farmers Markets

Portage Farmer’s Market,  Founder’s Square Park, Portage Indiana

Sundays 11-4pm,  ongoing through September

Chesterton European Market, Broadway & 3rd, Downtown Chesterton Indiana.

Saturdays 8am-2pm, ongoing through October

Amusement Fair & Expo

Taste of Porter County runs Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday all day. You will soon appreciate all that Porter has to offer when you tour this large venue and see all that our local community has to offer.  Plus, it is FREE admission to this event with a wide variety of family activities, music, cars & bikes, and vendors showcasing food and fun. Located at the Porter County Expo Center, Hwy 49, Valparaiso Indiana.

Boat Show

Michigan City kicks off the annual In-Water Boat Show, with a variety of yachts, sailboats, and runabouts on display from area boat dealers. The show runs Thursday through Sunday, 11am until dusk, in Washington Park, Michigan City Indiana.

Art Festival

Enjoy a Two-Fer in Michigan City Indiana with the Lubeznik Center for the Arts is  hosting their Lakefront Art Festival corresponding with the Boat Show. Both events are within walking distance of each other. Artists will have work on display to view and purchase. There are food vendors and hands-on art demonstrations. The Lubeznik Center is located North of Rte. 12 at the corner of Pine and 2nd St.

Baseball

Gary Railcats

This weekend it’s a pair of home games against the Rockford Riverhawks, Friday at 6p and Saturday at 2pm. Friday’s game features a post-game fireworks show.  On Wednesday a group of 25 dedicated fans from Ogden Dunes Indiana cheered on the Cats to defeat the Schaumburg Flyers at the Steelyard Stadium, Gary Indiana. Check their site for the complete schedule of upcoming games.

Check with these links to verify the schedules. Some events have admission and parking fees. And if you are visiting from outside Porter County, picture yourself living in one of these unique coastal communities. I can help you find out more.

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What’s Happening in Crown Point Indiana: August 12th

The buzz around the McColly office and with my clients in Crown Point Indiana has been how hot the weather has been this past week. I’m a fan of hot summer days and consequently I’ve been loving the weather as of recent.

If you’re like me, we all hate to see summer end and you know it is about to come to an end when you begin to see the the hoards of visitors attending the Lake County Fair. Held at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point Indiana since 1852 the Fair has become more than just a showcase for agriculture.

There will be plenty of exhibits, entertainment and contests to satisfy every member of the family young or old. This is one of the largest festivals of the entire year for the city of Crown Point Indiana and it shows by the mass attendance of local residents. The Lake County Fair is one of the many attractions that make Crown Point Indiana such a fantastic place to live and desirable place to call home.

Traditionally, the Lake County Fair occurs during the second week of August. This year it started on August 6th and will end on Sunday, August 15th. Just like the hot real estate deals in Crown Point Indiana, the Lake County Fair will not be around long.

If you need an extra incentive to come visit the place I call home, the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority will be giving away an Apple iPad. Get details at their tour mobile at the Lake County Fairgrounds.

Come visit Crown Point Indiana and enjoy all that the Lake County Fair has to offer. Admission is $4.00 for adults, $2.00 for children ages 9-12 and free for kids 8 and under. See you in the cotton candy line.

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