Chesterton, IN

It's that time again for the annual Duneland YMCA Womanless Beauty Pageant! You heard that right, the Womanless Beauty Pageant! Although there will be plenty of laughs to go around, this is a serious fundraiser to raise the necessary funds to support the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.

With a population a little more than 10,000 people, this event is one of the biggest fundraisers for our community YMCA. It also happens to be one of the most theatrical fundraisers that includes local business men competing in evening gowns and swim wear for the titles of Miss-ter Congeniality and Miss-ter YMCA.

Every year this event seems to grow bigger and more lavish. Besides the competition, there is a silent auction that is part of the gala to raise funds. The unique part of the auction is that the men who participate in the contest are responsible for gathering the charity auction items.

Last year, the event raised nearly $27,000 for the YMCA. It truly is amazing what can be achieved when humility is left at the door. Come join us on Saturday, November 6th, for the Duneland Family YMCA Womanless Beauty Pageant...You Won't Regret It!

It's tea season, and there's nothing quite like a cup of chamomile at bedtime. Whole flower, loose chamomile, that is. The grocery store only has tea bags, so where can I find whole, loose tea?

Duh! They've got that at Molly Bea's!

Tonight is leftover night at my house. Being that it's gotten cold, most of our leftovers are soup. I like making something fresh to go with leftovers, so I was thinking bread...no, biscuits. Yum! And, seeing as how I'm a total nut about whole grains, I want to try out a new recipe for whole-grain biscuits using old-fashioned oatmeal and whole wheat pastry flour.

Hmm...whole wheat pastry flour...

Oh yeah! They've got that at Molly Bea's!

My friend had a problem. At least, he thought it was a problem. It went something like this:

"I have to cater a banquet with a Japanese menu for this class I'm taking. I've got this recipe for these amazing gooey dough balls with a red bean paste in the center...but...where the heck around here am I going to find adzuki beans?"

To which I promptly responded:

"Oh! They've got those at Molly Bea's!"

Have you caught on to the theme yet? Molly Bea's Ingredients in Chesterton (right across from Jewel on Indian Boundary Rd) is a foodie's (meaning "my") dream come true. Bin after bin of specialty flours, whole grains, beans, loose teas, fresh-roasted coffee, spices, nuts, dried fruit, herbs, and candy...all available in bulk, by the pound, in bags that you pack for yourself. It's the place to go if you're looking for that hard-to-find ingredient, or if, like my dad, you like to create your own trail mix to keep in a jar on your desk. They even have a station where you can grind your very own peanut butter. And, if you're looking for that perfect gift, they've got kitchen gadgets, cookbooks, fun chocolate bars, gourmet sauces, honeys, syrups, and on and on and on. I pretty much go crazy every time I'm in there. As they put it, "Whether you are a cooker, a baker, or eater...there's something here for you."

Just be warned: Don't go to Molly Bea's when you're hungry*!

*Not that there's ever an excuse to go to Molly Bea's hungry when Third Coast Spice Cafe is just a few doors down...But that's for another blog. (*suspenseful music here*)

We are blessed in the United States to have the freedom to study the bible and to have many tools and study aids available. If you are looking for a way to discover for yourself what the Bible says and not someones interpretation of it, inductive bible study is the answer.

With Inductive Bible Study you can discover what the Bible means and how to apply it to your life. Studying the bible inductively forces you to slow down and really process what Scripture is saying through observation, interpretation, and then application.

By studying the Bible inductively you will:

• be equipped to study God's Word on your own
• be independent of relying only on anothers interpretation
• increase your knowledge of God and His ways
• be greatly strengthened in your personal faith
• recognize the authority of the inerrant Word of God in your daily walk
• become increasingly aware of all that it means to be in Christ

Precept Upon Precept Inductive Bible Studies are held throughout the world. For more information on the Inductive Bible Studies or to find a class near you just go to www.precept.org.

In Chesterton, Indiana there is a Ladies Precept Bible Study that meets at Liberty Bible on Wednesday mornings from 9 - 11am. Childcare is available. Send me an email if you'd like any information or go to the Precepts website.

Have a great day everyone!

It's time for the Chesterton Art Fair! Fine arts are offered by artists from the US and Canada. The fair will be held on August 1 and 2 at Hawthorne Park, 151 Dunes Forest Trail from 10 am to 5 pm in Porter, Indiana.

Parking is free and the cost to enter the Art Fair is $5.00. Food, beverages and children's activities will also be available. Don't miss the art demonstrations that will take place throughout the day.

Irene Tron
Making Real Estate Enjoyable in Northwest Indiana
www.irenetronrealtor.com