Monthly Water & Sandy Wander Third Saturdays - Lunch AFTER Option
2024-10-19 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-11-17 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | IN
🩴☀️😎⛵👣🐕‍🦺This is a repeating Monthly wander along the lake and sandy dunes/beach
The focus will be on the SW Michigan Beaches!
**1) October Wander** will be in **South Haven** —those familiar, please comment on BEST 1-2 hour walk/hike AND/OR good post-hike group dining (right now I have us starting at Pilgrim Haven)!! IDEAL lake & dune views/experiences
**2) November** will be all the way up to **Ludington** (will update map closer to time)
**3) December** is good ol’ **Warren Dunes, or Weko or Silver Beach TBD and updated closer to the date**
I will update parking & hike directions in the next couple few weeks.
**🌞🌡️☁️🍃⛈️🌧️🌈❄️☃️We are going to try for “any weather” – hahaha, i am still a Florida/California/Hawaii weenie, but WE WILL TRY!🌞🌡️☁️🍃⛈️🌧️🌈❄️☃️**
**Only Rule:** Be Kind and Get to Know Everyone
**🐕‍🦺🐶🐕Please check Dog rules for location, if it is friendly, so are we!!**

Warren Dunes Hike
2024-10-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Warren Dunes State Park, 12032 Red Arrow Highway Lake charter Township, Michigan 49125, Sawyer, MI, 49125, United States
We will go for an afternoon hike at Warren Dunes state park on the shores of Lake Michigan.
This is about a 5 mile hike. It is a bit more difficult with the dunes but the pace will be moderate. We can start with the trail entrance off the beach, take that to trail 4, then take trail 13 down to the beach. There we can take a walk along the beach back towards the parking lot at whatever pace you prefer. I usually like to spend sometime on the beach.
We can go for a bit to eat after.
We can meet in or near the northernmost parking lot. They may have the north parking lots closed, so we wil meet in the available open parking lot. There is usually a $11 entrance fee.
We will be meeting at Sawyer Garden Center 15 minutes earlier and carpool in. We have a couple people with park passes so you have the option to meet earlier and carpool in or meet at the park. Either is fine. Understand that the garden center is wonderful! If you think you might like to look around before we head over, plan for that and give yourself plenty of time.

Evening Hike Around the Lakes at Notre Dame
2024-10-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Notre Dame, Dorr Rd,, South Bend, IN, 46556, United States
We will go for a quick hike around the lakes at Notre Dame and maybe a bit on campus. This is an easy hike, with clear lighted paths.
This will be a pet friendly hike.
Please update your RSVP.
Dorr Rd is off of SR933, the light at the WNDU Station. Turn and go to the last open parking in the south lot. We can meet by the campus gate on Dorr Rd.

4th Annual Launch Pitch Fest
2024-10-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Ghostlight Theatre, 101 Hinkley Street, Benton Harbor, 49022, United States
Emerge Innovation Hub 4th Annual Pitch Night, in partnership with the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber, sponsored by Whirlpool.

At this “shark-tank” styled pitch competition, we will be awarding Micro Grants to three (3) Emerging Businesses AND three (3) Accelerating Businesses (see below for eligibility criteria).
Emerging Business Awards:

1st Place – $7,500
2nd Place – $3,000
Crowd Favorite – $2,000

Accelerating Business Awards:

1st Place – $20,000
2nd Place – $10,000
Crowd Favorite – $5,000

By investing in our amazing local small-business community, we look forward to growing entrepreneurship in Berrien County!

4th Annual Launch Pitch Fest {Online Tickets}
2024-10-22 18:00 - 20:00 | IN

Murder Mystery at the Studebaker Mansion with Dinner at Tippecanoe Place
2024-10-26 17:45 - 21:30 | Tippecanoe Place Restaurant, 620 West Washington Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
MODIFIED ARRIVAL TIME, we need to be there by 6pm! So we are meeting at Tippecanoe at 5:45pm instead of 6:15. I must have misread the original post.
**🎭🗡️EACH of you should have received a Meetup Message, Facebook Messenger or Phone Text with your character name and a description of who you are by 6:30p Sunday October 20th. Please let me know if you did not see it or receive it!!**
**Do not share the character with anyone!! Except Sharon, you will need to send the name and link to your guest. But you won’t know the description unless you PEEK!!**
This meetup should be good fun!
**[Dinner and Murder Mystery](https://www.tippe.com/event/murder-mystery-dinner-houdinis-great-escape-circa-1935-friday-october-28-2022-copy-2/),** (click for more info!)
Each of us will be one of the “characters” with a clue, while enjoying dinner and drinks
This is a rare PAID event I need to **reserve and pay for each person at the time of reservation**
Please send the $75 fee to Zelle or Paypal soon after you RSVP here. I will make the reservation for the whole table. I also need your choice of an Entree too. I hear it is all quite enjoyable and farily yummy. (drinks/gratuity extra during the meal)
**Dress as you feel best OR dress for the 1935 part!**
**THE INFO:**
# Murder Mystery Dinner – Houdini’s Great Escape – circa 1935 Saturday, October 26 2024
**October 26, 2024 06:30 PM until October 26, 2024 09:30 PM**
620 W Washington St, South Bend, IN 46601
**Houdini’s Great Escape – Circa 1935**
**Bess Houdini invites you to attend a séance to contact her dear departed husband, Harry Houdini. Harry Houdini died under mysterious circumstances on October 31st, 1926. This will be the 9th anniversary of his death. Bess has vowed to keep her husband’s vigil and honor her contract with him by attempting to contact him upon the anniversary of his death to prove that there is life after death.**
**But, everything is not as it seems.**
**RSVP with the $75 fee by October 5th**, note which entree you want:
Prime Rib, North Atlantic Salmon, Pasta Primavera or Chicken Marsala.
*I will get a table for up to 10 people depending on PAID RSVPs to this meetup! — it will depend on number of chairs avail when I make the reservation. IF there are less than 10 chairs available, I will fill the available chairs with those who paid for their RSVP first. BUT, I will also call and see if they can squish in all the PAID RSVPs!! Ya never know!! If we can’t expand the table or we might be able to get 2 tables.
IF RESERVATIONS ARE FULL ON OCTOBER 5TH, I WILL REFUND THE MONEY IMMEDIATELY! NO WORRIES. They do fill up quickly sometimes.
Please choose Zelle if you have it. OR *if Paypal is best for you choose GIFT to Friend/Family, so there is no fee charged to either of us. Sorry, I don’t have Venmo setup anymore.*
Both Zelle & Paypal email: ***AnnastasiaStewart@gmail.com or phone 5743409502***

Warren Dunes Hike
2024-11-02 12:00 - 15:00 | Sawyer Garden Center, 5865 Sawyer Rd,, Sawyer, MI, 49125, United States
We will do this hike again since it’s a favorite. ✌️ afternoon hike at Warren Dunes state park on the shores of Lake Michigan.
This is about a 5 mile hike. It is a bit more difficult with the dunes but the pace will be moderate. We can start with the trail entrance off the beach, take that to trail 4, then take trail 8 down to the beach. There we can take a walk along the beach back towards the parking lot at whatever pace you prefer. I usually like to spend sometime on the beach.
We will be meeting at Sawyer Garden Center 15 minutes earlier and carpool in. Understand that the garden center is wonderful! If you think you might like to look around before we head over, plan for that and give yourself plenty of time. If you are meeting us at the park, understand that we may be a few minutes after 12 so you may have to wait for us. We can meet you near the pavilion at the northernmost parking lot that is open. They typically have only one parking lot open this time of year. My phone goes into sos mode, so I won’t be able to receive any comments when we are at the lake.
Please update your RSVP and remember to be kind and patient.
We can go out to eat after but anymore, restaurants are so loud it takes away from the experience for me. So I’ll probably bow out of that.

Country Line Dance Lessons!
2024-11-05 19:00 - 21:30, 2024-12-03 19:00 - 21:30 | Union + Social, 216 Court St,, Saint Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Beginning line dance instruction to country and popular music.￼ Bring friends and family, no partners required, $5 cover, food and drink available.

Line Dance Lessons!
2024-11-05 19:00 - 21:30 | Union + Social, 216 Court St,, Saint Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Beginner line dance lessons for all ages to popular and classic country/pop songs . All ages welcome, only $5 per person. Next to Silver Harbor Brewing Company, best parking at Courthouse Square. ￼

Knit and Crochet Night at The Well
2024-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | The Well, 2410 Mishawaka Ave, South Bend, IN, 46615, United States
Thy have an open crochet/knitting/craft night at The Well every Thursday evening. We will be there Nov 14th and have some light instructions, if needed or just come and crocket together. Bring whatever project you are working on. It is a coffee shop so they have teas and coffee to drink. Bring yarn and crocket hook or just show up and have fun learning from others or just watching. There is no charge for this, it is just a social gathering.

Contra Dance South Bend no experience necessary
2024-11-15 19:00 - 21:00 | pinhook park, 2801 Riverside Dr., South Bend, IN, 46616, United States
Join us for a fun night of dance!
Contra dance is a traditional form of dance done in long lines of people facing each other. The term is the English equivalent of the French *contredanse,* with *contre* meaning “against” or “opposite.” Contra dance dates back to the 18th century in Britain, France, and North America. George and Martha Washington and Thomas Jefferson were enthusiastic dancers.
The dances, which are all named, combine common figures — circle right/left, swing your partner, dos-a-dos, allemande, ladies’ chain, promenade, etc. At the start of each individual dance, the caller names the dance and walks the dancers through the sequence of figures. When the dance starts, the band starts playing and the caller calls the figures. While the tradition of dancing goes back three hundred years, many of the dances themselves are the creations of dancers, callers, and musicians today.
Admission: $8.00/regular; $5.00/student and unwaged; $4.00 under 12; $20/family.
Those on limited incomes can pay what they feel they can afford.
This is in the community building at Pinhook Park. I have not been there but will try to find it ahead of time.

Dunes Heritage hike at Indiana Dunes National Park
2024-11-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Indiana Dunes National Park Chellberg Farm, 709-747 N Mineral Springs Rd, Porter, IN, 46304, United States
if you can’t find parking at the main lot, there is a huge overflow parking area across Mineral Springs rd.
meet near the washrooms at Chellberg Farm at 11 CT, 12 ET
this event will be sponsored jointly with Rick’s Hiking and Fun Group https://www.meetup.com/Ricks-Hiking-Fun-Group/ .
Wabash Valley Hiking & Social Group https://www.meetup.com/wabash-valley-hiking-social-meetup-group/
dear hiking friends–
today’s hike features a cross section of the history of the region during the 19th and early 20th centuries. we have taken this hike every year since 2002, except for 2020.
please check the weather before departure and have appropriate clothing and equipment [https://weather.com/weather/today/l/46301:4:US](https://weather.com/weather/today/l/46301:4:US) . bring along a lunch which we will eat on the trail, plus enough water (one quart minimum).
remember, this is a fee area–you must DISPLAY A PERMIT to park here–so before you come to the lot, make sure you study the rather Byzantine and non-user-friendly fee structure at the National Park website
https://www.nps.gov/indu/planyourvisit/fees.htm
i’m not sure how much they enforce this off season, or what the fines are, but be informed and beware.
i will pass a hat for a small donation to cover expenses: mostly, this is the cost of using the meetup website, but sometimes I need some dinero to pay for occasional gifts to neighbors who let us use their parking, prizes for contests. as long as i can cover this with people putting $2-3 in a can, i prefer not doing anything more binding or complicated.
this is a complex route, with lots of unexpected twists and turns–if you get ahead of me, make sure to stop whenever you come to a junction with another trail or road, or in any place where the trail is ambiguous or confusing. also, make sure you know where your car is parked.
i also encourage you all to take and post pictures to the site. if you don’t know how to post to the site, text pictures to me, and i will post them.
i decided to tweak our route so that we hit more of the points of historic interest first, and move the long walk across the prairie, over the river, and through the woods to later in the hike.
we will gather near the restrooms off the parking lot, and wait till 11:20 CT for all to arrive. then we will turn right at the valley’s edge and walk a short distance till we come to the Chellberg Farm.
this is a preserved farmstead which was owned by Swedish immigrants to the region, and run in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. there are animals in the farmyard and the barn.
after that, we will ascend some bridges and stairs up a streambed and across a road to the Bailly Family Cemetery. it is quite elaborate for a pioneer graveyard, with a stonework mound and a tall wooden cross, and carved gravestones with passages from the Bible and the Apocrypha.
we will tarry there awhile, then cross Oak Hill rd, and begin the west leg of the Bailly-Chellberg trail. after a short distance, we will come to a junction where you can make a choice.
if you go left, within a half a mile, we will come to the Bailly Homestead, with preserved buildings covering about a century of construction from the family of fur trapper-trader Joseph Bailly and his descendants. we will look around for a while, then arrive back at the parking lot in 0.3 miles, for a total day’s hike of 1.8 miles. i will lead this shorter version of the hike.
if you go right, we will walk about 3/4 of a mile through the woods, then over a boardwalk, and cross the Little Calumet river on a bridge, then ascend a hill, and cross the Mnoke’ Prairie, then back over the Little Cal, and arrive at the Bailly Homestead, and back to the parking lot for a total day’s hike of 4.0 miles. Erin will lead this longer version of the hike.
hope to see you there,
Rick
directions:
from US 12, turn south on Mineral Springs rd; enter the parking lot marked “Chellberg Farm”; if the parking lot is full, there is ample overflow parking across the road; try to arrive by 11:00; we will wait till 11:20, then depart on foot.
from US 20, turn north on Mineral Springs rd; enter the parking lot marked “Chellberg Farm”; if the parking lot is full, there is ample overflow parking across the road; try to arrive by 11:00; we will wait till 11:20, then depart on foot.
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to view photos of previous hikes by this group at this location, see below.
our group has actually been doing this hike since November 24, 2002, but photography was in its infancy then, so i don’t have albums for those years. : )
2009 https://www.meetup.com/ricks-hiking-fun-group/photos/765778/
2010 https://www.meetup.com/ricks-hiking-fun-group/photos/1167250/
2011 https://www.meetup.com/ricks-hiking-fun-group/photos/4540442/
2012 https://www.meetup.com/ricks-hiking-fun-group/photos/11801082/

Book Club Discussion and Dinner
2024-11-20 17:45 - 19:45 | Frankie’s Tacos, 2720 E. Mishawaka Ave ,, South Bend, IN, 46615, United States
We will discuss _Camino Island_by John Grisham. This is the first in a series of three books. The third one, Camino Ghosts, came out this summer.
We will meet at Frankie’s Tacos on Mishawaka Ave. at 5:45 p.m.

Michigan Bitcoin Meetup #37
2024-11-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Dwellers Coworking, 175 Territorial Rd, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022, United States
**Join us for Michigan Bitcoin Meetup #37, hosted in Benton Harbor / St. Joseph, MI.**
As is our custom we’ll be meeting with other Michigan area bitcoiners, discussing the latest bitcoin-related topics.
**Agenda:**
6:30 – 7:00 – Meet & Greet
7:00 – 8:30 – Socratic discussions around recent events, first principles, Q&A for new Bitcoiners, etc.
8:30+ Hang, network, trade farm goods for sats, etc
***If you are new to bitcoin don’t worry…***
***..just come learn along with us and be apart of what we’re up to:***
* Macroeconomics
* Mining (including home and off-grid mining)
* Investing in bitcoin companies
* Trading local farm goods for satoshis (yogurt, cheese, eggs etc)
* Advancing bitcoin education
* Discussing Nostr
**About Our Meetup Group:**
If you keep up with a bitcoin podcast or two and have read any of the most-recommended books you’ll be well prepared to participate.
If you work in the space, run a bitcoin business, mine or operate a node you are 100% our kind of bitcoiner.
[https://twitter.com/swmibitcoiners](https://twitter.com/swmibitcoiners)
For those quite new to bitcoin we often recommend the following content for prep (you’re welcome regardless):
Article: [The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (Article)](https://vijayboyapati.medium.com/the-bullish-case-for-bitcoin-6ecc8bdecc1)
Podcast episode: [The Ultimate Bitcoin 101](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMtdXB6g6HI)
Books for additional content:
-The Bullish Case for Bitcoin by Vijay Boyapati
-Layered Money by Nik Bhatia
-The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous
We’re a bitcoin-only group so we plan to keep any discussion of altcoins/crypto/blockchain minimal and directly connected to the topic at-hand: bitcoin.

Chicago German Christmas Kindl Market Pre-Turkey Day Visit via Southshore
2024-11-26 09:15 - 20:45 | Christkindlmarket Chicago, 50 W Washington St, Chicago, IL, United States
**🦃🎅🎄❄️⛄🏂HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA EVENTS🦃🎅🎄❄️⛄🏂**
**TUESDAY Turkey Day Week, Day Trip to Chicago**
to visit the **[German (Christmas) ChristKindlMarket! Wheeeee](https://www.christkindlmarket.com/history-tradition/) (>>>We will probably shoot for the **5:30ish CT train departure** and 8:30ish SBN arrival. (though you are welcome to stay later if you like!). *IF there is something special to see/do that evening, I could possibly be talked into staying for the 8:15p departure & 11:15 SBN arriva*l -yawn😴💤.<<<<
[Southshore tickets are about ](https://mysouthshoreline.com/mobile-app/)**[$30 Roundtrip,](https://mysouthshoreline.com/mobile-app/)**[ you can purchase via app, or in lobby or on train. the App is the best way (<
**🦃🎅🎄❄️⛄🏂HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA EVENTS🦃🎅🎄❄️⛄🏂**
* **1. Nov 26th** Chicago Christmas Market
* **2. Dec 14th** Baroda Winery / Igloos (Stasia)
* **3. Dec 18th** Zoo Lights & Live Reindeer🦌
* **4. Dec 19th** Candlelit Holiday Concert
* **5. Dec 22nd** Beach & Lake Wander + River St Joe BONFIRE
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**As always only rules are KINDNESS and INCLUSIVITY!!**

Afternoon Thanksgiving Day Hike Around the Lakes at Notre Dame
2024-11-28 16:30 - 18:00 | Notre Dame, Dorr Rd,, South Bend, IN, 46556, United States
I’ll probably be ready for a quick hike 😊 will you?
We will go for a quick hike around the lakes at Notre Dame. This is an easy hike, with clear lighted paths.
This will be a kid/pet friendly hike.
Please update your RSVP.
Dorr Rd is off of SR933, the light at the WNDU Station. Turn and go to the last open parking in the south lot. We can meet by the campus gate on Dorr Rd.

Opt Outside Hike Potato Creek State Park
2024-11-29 11:00 - 14:00 | Potato Creek State Park- Nature Center, 25601 State Road 4, North Liberty, IN, United States
We will take a hike through the trails in Potato Creek State Park on Black Friday. Opting outside for a social hike. Potato Creek has an eagle’s nest near by and an osprey nest in the park.
This will be a moderate/fast hike. A few inclines, with clear trails. It may be muddy in spots.
We will meet in the Nature Center parking lot and start on trail 1 behind the playground, then trail 2 and take that over to trail 4, then back to trail 2 and finish one trail 1. This will be around 7 or 8 miles. If you want a shorter hike, you can skip the trail 4 loop and head back on trail 2.
If you have an Indiana state park pass, that will get you in. If not, the entrance fee is $7 in state, $9 out of state. You can met me at the information center, park there and ride in with me. I can take 3 people. Let me know ahead of time.
It does take 5 ish minutes to drive back to the nature center, so plan to give yourself extra time to meet at 11am.
Update your RSVP if your status changes and remember to be kind and patient.
The park is hosting an opt outside hike at the same time as ours 😊 they are starting at the cemetery.

HOLIDAY Extravaganza BEGINS! 1: Turkey Waddle St Pats & Mad Bert Hike
2024-11-30 10:30 - 12:30 | St Patrick County Park, Laurel Road, South Bend, IN, 46637, United States
**🦃🎅🎄❄️⛄🏂HOLIDAY Extravaganza BEGINS**
**Thanksgiving walk off the Turkey waddle🦃🍗🥧**
We will enjoy a leisure hike around the infinity loop through St Patricks Park & Mad Bert… about 4-5 miles, depending on trail conditions 1.5 to 2 hours.
Park near the river, where they usually launch the boats and near the brown-grey barn bathrooms/tubing hill and lagoon.
**Option to head out for a warming bevvie afterwards.**
**🦃🎅🎄❄️⛄🏂HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA EVENTS🦃🎅🎄❄️⛄🏂**
* **1. Nov 30th** St Pats Turkey Waddle
* **2. Dec 6th** First Night Cocktails Wander DTSB
* **2.88 & 3. Dec 14th** Baroda Winery / Igloos (Stasia) & FERNWOOD Botanical Garden Holiday Lights (Rhonda Hosting)
* **3.5: Dec 18th** Zoo Lights & Live Reindeer🦌
* **4: Dec 19th** Candlelit Holiday Concert
* **5:. Dec 22nd** Beach & Lake Wander + River St Joe BONFIRE
* **6: Jan 1st** Hike + Set 1 NY 2025 Resolution!
**As always only rules are KINDNESS and INCLUSIVITY!!**

Holiday Extravaganza 2! Cocktails and DTSB First Friday
2024-12-06 18:00 - 21:00 | East Bank Emporium, 121 South Niles Ave., South Bend, IN, 46617, United States
**🦃🎅🎄❄️⛄🏂HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA EVENTS🦃🎅🎄❄️⛄🏂**
**DTSB First Friday Cocktails!** 💋👗🍷🍾🍸💃
We will begin at Perry’s (old Emporium Bldg) for Wine Tasting
Then meander over to Ironhand or the Cellar, and then carpool over to DTSB first night festivities including a stop at Spirits. Dress to the Holiday NINES or comfy — your choice.
**🦃🎅🎄❄️⛄🏂HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA EVENTS🦃🎅🎄❄️⛄🏂**
* **1. Nov 30th** St Pats Turkey Waddle
* **2. Dec 6th** First Night Cocktails Wander DTSB
* **2.88 & 3. Dec 14th** Baroda Winery / Igloos (Stasia) & FERNWOOD Botanical Garden Holiday Lights (Rhonda Hosting)
* **3.5: Dec 18th** Zoo Lights & Live Reindeer🦌
* **4: Dec 19th** Candlelit Holiday Concert
* **5:. Dec 22nd** Beach & Lake Wander + River St Joe BONFIRE
* **6: Jan 1st** Hike + Set 1 NY 2025 Resolution!
**As always only rules are KINDNESS and INCLUSIVITY!!**

Cocktails, Lipstick & Floofy Hair First Fridays Monthly Gathering
2024-12-06 18:30 - 21:30 | East Bank Emporium, 121 South Niles Ave., South Bend, IN, 46617, United States
💋👗🍷🍾🍸💃 **Lipstick, Floofy Hair & Cute Outfits and Cocktails!** (all optional) – but you get the drift. 💋👗🍷🍾🍸💃
**We are going out on the town the first friday of each month**.
This will be a repeating event (if people are in to it!).
The event is primarily for those who identify as female who want a bit more fancy in their lives —
**BUT** we won’t object to a coupla-few male identifiers wanting to get a bit snazzy (bow-tie optional) and join us! (as always, all-inclusive!)
**Friday December 6th 6:30p:**
**TBD as things get scheduled for first Friday (or we might head to Niles or Mishawaka — again, TBD)**
I have noticed as we modernize, that “dressing-up” has gone by the wayside. When I look at photos of my mom in the 1950s and 60s, it was such a LOVELY time!! Pretty dresses, pumps & lotsa hairspray and happy smiles all around, hahahah.
**Anyways, if this sounds fun, RSVP** and start sorting thru your closet or find a good thrift store with some fun clothes!!
*This will be primarily a drinkies and enjoying good music event, so eat a hearty alcohol-soaking-up meal beforehand!*
PS this is not about getting “alcohol-messy”, just a a bit tipsy, having some glam-fun and being safe – so all three places are within “higher heels” walking distance. **CARPOOL if you can!!**
ONLY RULE: BE kind and get to know EVERYONE!!

Ugly Sweater Doggy Hike
2024-12-08 14:00 - 15:30 | The Dental Center, 112 Ironworks Avenue, Mishawaka, IN, United States
We will have an ugly sweater doggy hike around the Riverwalk in Mishawaka. Bring your pup or other pet in their favorite holiday outfit and we will have a little parade around the riverwalk to showcase our furry friends. Then we will hike around the Riverwalk ending with a pupcup for our favorite fur baby. We will also have hot coffee or tea to warm up.
We’ll meet near the trailhead near the Dental Center at 2pm
You are welcome to wear an ugly Christmas sweater too 😊
There may be a prize for the best costume.
This hike is for everyone even if you don’t have a fur baby. No costume required, no pet required. We will have hot chocolate and pup cups regardless. ✌️
A $2 donation for supplies would be helpful.

The Prophecy Show: Music of Trans Siberian Orchestra
2024-12-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 North Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
I’m not able to make the show but for anyone that would like to connect with other people interested in going, this is for you.
In order to purchase tickets in a block, pick a date that works for everyone and you can purchase the same location at that time. Here is the link to purchase tickets https://morriscenter.org/event/the-prophecy-show-music-of-the-trans-siberian-orchestra-2024/
There are other wesites that sell tickets but they are double the price.
Here is the description off the website.
Launching their 18th touring season of an extravagant Christmas musical production!
This powerhouse group of classically trained musicians come together to create nothing short of an electrifying evening of holiday rock music.
Performing in the style of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, The Prophecy Show has spared no details when it comes to the costumes, choreography, music, lasers and fog.
With more than 10 million albums sold, the original Trans-Siberian Orchestra has inspired generations of fans to rediscover the multi-dimensional art form of the rock opera. Meanwhile, on the road, they have become one of the world’s top acts, with Billboard magazine naming TSO as one of the top touring artists of the past decade.
The Prophecy Show delivers all the flash, flair, and musical magic to some of the more intimate venues across the country. Each of these musicians posses several music degrees and have been hand selected by Producer and Lead Guitarist Thomas Rudebeck, who prides himself on giving the audience the best possible production and sound available.
Audiences everywhere are celebrating over 20 years of the most famous holiday rock music ever created with the TSO rock opera that is legendary. Come experience the power, the music and the magic once again this Christmas season as The Prophecy Show performs all your favorite music from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and more!

Book Club Discussion and Dinner
2024-12-11 17:45 - 19:45 | Rohr’s, 1399 N Notre Dame Ave, South Bend, IN, 46617, United States
Our book for December 11th is “Things Don’t Break on Their Own” by Sarah Easter Collins.
We will meet at Rohr’s on the ND Campus for dinner and discussion. I hope to see you there!

Round Barn Tasting, Igloos & Music, Tabor Hill Wander
2024-12-14 15:00 - 19:00 | Round Barn Winery, 10983 Hills Rd, Baroda, MI, 49101, United States
**🦃🎅🎄❄️⛄🏂HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA 🦃🎅🎄❄️⛄🏂**
**Location:** Meet at Baroda Round Barn Entrance.
Each Portion is optional or modifiable YOU do YOU! or as the group figures out the best flow…all rather weather dependant of course.
1. Option 5 wine tastings $25
2. Bourbon(?) Cocktail Area
3. Live Music and possible Mini Christmas Market
4. Igloo hangout
5. Tabor Hill wander and bevvie
*6. They stop serving at 5p & I plan to head over to Fernwood Holiday after at 6p, anyone who wishes to join me can follow (or lead). So far there are 5 of us!*
* **🦃🎅🎄❄️⛄🏂HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA EVENTS🦃🎅🎄❄️⛄🏂**
* **1. Dec 14th** [Baroda Winery / Igloos (Stasia) & OPT 6P Fernwood lights](https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-yjezdrty/events/304291779/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link)
* **2. Dec 19th** [Candlelit Concert](https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-yjezdrty/events/304289701/?eventOrigin=your_events)
* **3. Dec 20th**** [Zoo Lights & Live Reindeer🦌](https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-yjezdrty/events/303957017/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link)
* **4. Dec 22nd** [Beach & Lake Wander & 4:15p River St Joe BONFIRE](https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-yjezdrty/events/303452696/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link)
**As always only rules are KINDNESS and INCLUSIVITY!!**

Lights at Fernwood
2024-12-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Fernwood Botanical Gardens, 13988 Range Line Road,, Niles, MI, 49120, United States
LIGHTS at Fernwood will be back in the garden for the 2024 holiday season, illuminating evenings with a professionally designed light show. This enchanting experience will include light tunnels, cozy fire pits, a winter craft station, nature-inspired light sculptures, a full-sized LiteBrite, festive music, and more!
Visitors will make bright memories during the most magical garden lights Southwest Michigan offers this holiday season while enjoying hot chocolate, other seasonal drinks, snacks, and festive light-up merchandise for all ages!
Advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged, as each available time slot is limited. Parking is included in the ticket price.
Fernwood Members receive their 20% discount. Ticket sales for Fernwood Members begin on October 1.
Update* we have 5 tickets at the members price $12.80, thanks to LS 😊 regular price tickets are $16.
You can just let us know what your plan is and I will move you to going.
Thanks

POP-up Festive Vittles at Fiddlers Hearth
2024-12-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Fiddlers Hearth, 127 N Main St, South Bend, IN, United States
A few of us are headed to the Candlelight Concert at Scottish Rite but are heading to Fiddlers first for a pint & some warming vittles. Join us for dindin & drinkies if you feel like getting out for a bit in the blustery weather — Downtown is all lit up!!
We will arrive at 6:30ishy and depart at 8pm — you do you!!
PS, sometimes there is Irish music by the hearth, just depends on the groove.

Michigan Bitcoin Meetup #38
2024-12-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Dwellers Coworking, 175 Territorial Rd, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022, United States
**Join us for Michigan Bitcoin Meetup #38, hosted in Benton Harbor / St. Joseph, MI.**
As is our custom we’ll be meeting with other Michigan area bitcoiners, discussing the latest bitcoin-related topics.
**Agenda:**
6:30 – 7:00 – Meet & Greet
7:00 – 8:30 – Socratic discussions around recent events, first principles, Q&A for new Bitcoiners, etc.
8:30+ Hang, network, trade farm goods for sats, etc
***If you are new to bitcoin don’t worry…***
***..just come learn along with us and be apart of what we’re up to:***
* Macroeconomics
* Mining (including home and off-grid mining)
* Investing in bitcoin companies
* Trading local farm goods for satoshis (yogurt, cheese, eggs etc)
* Advancing bitcoin education
* Discussing Nostr
**About Our Meetup Group:**
If you keep up with a bitcoin podcast or two and have read any of the most-recommended books you’ll be well prepared to participate.
If you work in the space, run a bitcoin business, mine or operate a node you are 100% our kind of bitcoiner.
[https://twitter.com/swmibitcoiners](https://twitter.com/swmibitcoiners)
For those quite new to bitcoin we often recommend the following content for prep (you’re welcome regardless):
Article: [The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (Article)](https://vijayboyapati.medium.com/the-bullish-case-for-bitcoin-6ecc8bdecc1)
Podcast episode: [The Ultimate Bitcoin 101](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMtdXB6g6HI)
Books for additional content:
-The Bullish Case for Bitcoin by Vijay Boyapati
-Layered Money by Nik Bhatia
-The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous
We’re a bitcoin-only group so we plan to keep any discussion of altcoins/crypto/blockchain minimal and directly connected to the topic at-hand: bitcoin.
