Winter on The Beach Coast Nature Photo Contest
The Beach Coast is beautiful any time of year and if you are one of our readers from far away, we’re sure it’s beautiful where you are, too. We want to share your interpretation of nature’s winter beauty with all of our readers. Send us a .jpg of your favorite winter photo (one submission per reader, please) and we will publish it in the March issue (deadline is February 21st). Readers will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite picture and the person whose photo gets the most votes will be featured in the April issue and win a super Beach Coast prize. When you e-mail your photo, please include your phone number so we can reach you when the votes are in!
We can’t wait to see your photos and know we’ll be dazzled!
Women in Leadership La Porte County Hosts Girls’ Night Out
More than 100 women gathered for hors d’oeuvres, shopping, and fun at the Girls’ Night Out, which was held at The Allure in La Porte on November 17th. More than 30 vendors participated and proceeds benefit the Women in Leadership La Porte County (WILL) scholarship fund. Vendors and other business owners donated door prizes.
1) Janet Melnyk (left) and Healther Melnyk, Entrepreneur Center, Michigan City
2) Crowds gathered for the WILL Girls’ Night Out
3) Sharon Wright, Horizon Bank, Michigan City
4) Kris Demoret, Arbor Hill Inn, La Porte
5) Sandy Szabo and Ann Lichnerowicz, Edible Arrangements, Valparaiso
Uptown Runway Event Benefits Art District
An evening of fashion to benefit the Uptown Arts District was held November 11th at The Pearl Theatre in downtown Michigan City. Angela Samila and Linda Weber, owners of Revive Consignments (and members of the Uptown Arts District) came up with the idea and Abigail Saylor of Elle Salon was instrumental in helping plan the event. The evening was such a success that another “Runway” event is being planned for June.
1) Gloria Newcomb, Michigan City
2) Linda Weber (left), co-owner of Revive Consignments, and Sally Mussman
3) Lydia Bimmerle (left) and Emily Essling were runway models for the event
Arbor Hill Inn Honors Vet
B&Bs and inns across America (and internationally) provided free rooms to veterans on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 in observance of Veterans Day. Arbor Hill Inn of La Porte was honored to host Gary residents Kay-Ali, Sr. and his wife. They were served a gourmet candle light dinner on the 10th and breakfast before their departure on the 11th. Kay-Ali is currently a 10-year member of the United States Coast Guard and also served in the United States Navy. He wrote the owners of Arbor Hill Inn and said, “Joining the military changed me for the better and has allowed me to travel and see the world. It has also given me a better understanding of myself and my fellow man. I will always be thankful for the opportunity to serve my country.”
Mr. and Mrs. Kay-Ali Wilson, Sr.
Business Women Unite Sponsors Several Events
BWU is a non-profit organization that provides a renewing atmosphere for professional women to share, learn, and CONNECT personally and professionally through the resources of others. Below are photos from several events BWU has sponsored recently.
1) BWU founders Amy Petri (left) of Petri Financial, La Porte and Angie Crossin of Crossin Law, Valparaiso at the BWU holiday luncheon held December 15th at Bartlett’s Gourmet Grill & Tavern in Beverly Shores.
2) Randi Light (foreground) of New Buffalo Hypnosis and Shauna Luthringer of Carlyle Funeral Home (Michigan City) rolled up their sleeves as BWU volunteers for a Habitat for Humanity project in Michigan City on October 16th.
3) The BWU fall Mix & Mingle was held at Shady Creek Winery in Michigan City on October 20th. Members and guests enjoyed great Shady Creek wines, hors d’oeuvres by Sahara Restaurant, and desserts from Arturo’s Bakery.
