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Weekly Happenings
August 30, 2010
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Here's an update of the Happenings in the Michiana Area that have come across my desk or popped up in my emails, if your event is not listed please drop me a note with the details and I'll be happy to include it in the next issue. (mj-avas@comcast.net)

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What's My Crazy Life All About?
Award Winning Author Karen Bachert
Karen Bachert is an accomplished conference host, motivational Karens Picspeaker and author who has been recognized for her passion, creativity, excellence in leadership, and for her contributions and strong commitment to the personal and professional development of other people.
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Trivia Question: Which team has won more games than any other team in college football?   Answer at the bottom.
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Happenings

TUE Brides AlaMode- August 31st
2:00pm - 9:00pm
Brides a la Mode - 1217 E University Dr Granger, IN

Get ready for Fall with some gorgeous new items from a very well known designer.
Stop by anytime between 2-6 and browse at your leisure, or join us at 6 when we will preview the entire collection.
In true Brides a la mode style, there will be beverages, yummy food and great girlfriend time all day long!


WED - September 1980 for Evite1st - Business Meeting
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Mishawaka Optimist Breakfast Club
Honker’s Restaurant / 211 Day Rd.—Mishawaka
Breakfast:  $6.50    Coffee only: $3.00
St. Joseph County's only active Optimist Int'l Club
Discover why Optimism is more than a state of mind.
Guests always welcome.
www.Mishawaka-Optimists.org


THU - September Michiana Networking2nd   
12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
Michiana Networking Group

Reggio’s Restaurant / Jefferson Blvd.—Mishawaka 
Over 60 current members
Space is limited to one representative per industry
Spots to fill:  Accountant, Vehicle Sales Rep, Gutters, Roofing, more ... if you sell it, someone needs it & networking can help .... if interested contact Mike Summers (574) 252-0502 or Mike Kowatch (574) 220-8822
www.michiananetworking.com

GRANGER:  Every Tuesday
Beef O Brady's 12479 Adams Road Granger, IN 46530-6875
(574) 272-4992
ELKHART:  Every Wednesday
Sports Time in Elkhart On CR 17, near Sorg Jewelers


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Mark Your CalendarMark Your Calendar for Future Events
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Farmers Market
Sat, September 4th, 8am – 12pm
Beutter Park, Mishawaka
Back for its second season, the merchants of downtown Mishawaka will display and sell organic goods in the parking lot of Beutter Park on the following dates:
October 2nd, 16th and 30th.
Farmers Market hours will be from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. except for the month of June, where it will operate from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Visit the City of Mishawaka Calendar for more special events:
www.mishawakacity.com/completecalendar


SmBiz DevCtr SBDC August Events
Area small business owners and entrepreneurs will have an opportunity to learn more about operating their own business by attending one or all of the following seminars provided by the SBDC.
August 31: 6-8pm - Business Feasibility – Can I Make Money at This?
September 7: 6-8pm - Legal Considerations for New Businesses
September 13: 6-8pm - Preparing Your Business Plan
September 21: 6-8pm - Developing Your Marketing Strategy
September 28: 6-8pm - Business Feasibility – Can I Make Money at This? –  Sponsored by SCORE:
September 7:12-2pm - Preparing Your Business Plan
There is no charge to attend, reservations are required.
Call 574.282.4350 x0 for more information or to reserve your seat. Seminar cost is $25.00, unless otherwise indicated, and pre-registration is required for all events.
Call 574-282-4350 ext. 0 or 866.508.7232 for more information.


WBOM logoTUE - September 14th
WBOM September Luncheon
11:30 a.m. Networking
12 Noon - 1:00 p.m.

"Grabbing Media Attention for your Business"

Speaker: Mike Pease, Assignment Manager at WNDU-TV
Luncheon RSVP Deadline Thursday, September 9th, 2010

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TWEET-UP MICHIANA EVENTS
TUE - September 14TH - 5pm to 7pm
Club LaSalle (above LaSalle Grill) downtown South Bend

October Event (Wine Tasting) October 5, 2010 from 5pm to 7pm – Indulgence Cafe
December Event December 14, 2010 from 3pm to 6pm – Bonefish Grill, Mishawaka, IN 46545


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Business After Hours

TUE - September 21st
5:00 - 7:00 pm

Come for an evening of refreshments and business networking.
IP Solutions - 326 E. 11th St., Mishawaka.
This is a free event and open to all MBA members.


3 Stooges GolfWED - September 22nd
Bristol Business Council Annual Golf Outing
12:00 noon Shotgun Start @ Raber Golf Course

More info contact Kerry Smith (ksmithfinancial@yahoo.com)


Race to ZeroSUN - September 26th
10:00 am
5K Family Fun Run, Walk & Kids Races
Buetter Riverfront Park
Main St. & Mishawaka Ave.
Prevent Child Abuse St. Joseph County
Register online at:  www.pcasjc.org.

WED - September 29th

12 noon - 1:00 pm
Icebreakers Networking
ICE Athletic Center - Dear Run Drive - Mishawaka
Space is limited to one representative per industry, for more information contact Julie Tirotta (574) 258-0204
www.ice-gym.com



SAT - October Crazy Life 2nd
 
What's My Crazy Life All About Workshops
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Trine University
4101 Edison Lakes Pkwy, Mishawaka

Discover your passion, energize your life and find out how family, leisure, self-expression & contribution play a part in creating and living the life you always wanted to live.
More info: Karen Bachert 574-344-8895
www.whatsmycrazylifeallabout.com
www.karensbookcanhelp.com

September 2010
Bizarre & Unique Holiday Month:
Classical Music Month
Hispanic Heritage Month
Fall Hat Month
Int'l Square Dancing  Month
Nat'l Blueberry Popsicle Month National Courtesy Month *
National Piano Month
Chicken Month
Baby Safety Month
Little League Month
Honey Month
Self Improvement Month
Better Breakfast Month
Jim Reilly is 60 Month
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Visit One of My Favorites
(click on the picture to link
to the website)

Pizza 4 Patriots
Pizzas for Patriots
Edwardo's
Gino's East
Flying New York Pizza
Pappardelle's
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Don Burling
Don Burling
574-271-0861

Mike Kowatch
Mike Kowatch
574-259-8822

Tom Lovisa
Tom Lovisa
574-252-5252


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NOTRE DAME
FOOTBALL SCHEDULE


Sept. 4 PURDUE
Sept. 11 MICHIGAN
Sept. 18 at Michigan State
Sept. 25 STANFORD
Oct. 2 at Boston College
Oct. 9 PITTSBURGH
Oct. 16 WESTERN MICHIGAN
Oct. 23 at Navy (E. Rutherford, NJ)
Oct. 30 TULSA
Nov. 13 UTAH
Nov. 20 Army (at Bronx, NY)
Nov. 27 at USC




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Unusual, Unique
& Totally Useless Trivia

1 - What yard line must a football team drive to, to reach the "red zone"?

2 - What budding politician led the AFL in passing yards for the 1960s?

3 - What NFL team did Rafael Septien boot balls for from 1978 to 1986?

4 - What three NFL teams had lost four Super Bowls each, through 1996?

5 - What Ivy League football team once lost an NCAA record 44 straight games?





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Answers to useless Trivia
1 - 20 yard line
2 - Jack Kemp
3 -  The Dallas Cowboys
4  - Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, Minnesota Vikings
5 - Columbia

























Answer:
The University of Michigan has won more games than any other team in college football. The Wolverines have won 842 games since they started playing in 1879.
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