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Episode #658 - May 7th, 2014

On tonight's show, The Dogwood Fine Arts Festival is coming up soon and Bobbie Jo Hartline will be on with the details. The Humane Society is back and Genny Carlson introduce us to a cute little dog. Then there is a Wiffleball tournament coming up called Wifflehawk Tournament, a robotics competition at ETHOS, and we'll also get an update from In The Bend.

Original Airdate: May 07, 2014

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    Dogwood Fine Arts Festival
    Bobbie Jo Hartline More Information
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    The Dogwood Fine Arts Festival runs May 9th thru May 18th and once again is bringing a wealth of talent to South West Michigan. Bobbie Jo Hartline will be on Experience Michiana tonight with a rundown of attractions. From storytellers, musicians, and dancing there is something for everyone. Get more info and the schedule here: www.DogwoodFineArts.org

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    1. Bobbie Jo HartlineDogwood Fine Arts Festival

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    Humane Society of St. Joseph County
    Genny Carlson More Information
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    There are many animals waiting to find a good home and the Humane Society of St. Joseph County is helping to find those homes. Genny Carlson will introduce us to a cute little dog tonight on Experience Michiana. Find more info on animals up for adoption and Humane Society events by going here: www.humanesocietystjc.org

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    1. Genny CarlsonOutreach CoordinatorHumane Society of St. Joseph County

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    Wifflehawk Tournament
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    There's a unique opportunity for some fun playing wiffleball coming up at Four Winds Field. It's the Wifflehawk Tournament where you and your team can play on the field where the Silverhawks play. It's happening May 30th & 31st and Justin Nagle will stop by Experience Michiana tonight with the details. Family and spectators can get in free with a donation of a non-perishable food item for the Food Bank of Northern Indiana. Concessions, the Tiki Hut, and Splash Pad will be open to enjoy. Get more info and register your team here: www.wifflehawks.com

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    1. Justin NagleBusiness Development ManagerWifflehawk Tournament

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    ETHOS
    Brian Boehler More Information
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    Elkhart's ETHOS is hosting the state-wide Indiana high school Robotics competition this Saturday, May 10th at Northside Gym. Brian Boehler will visit with Gordy tonight on Experience Michiana to talk about how teams will be competing with their robots that will be throwing and catching a ball while competing against others. Get more info here: www.ethosinc.org

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    1. Brian BoehlerRobots DirectorETHOS Inc.

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    In The Bend
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    Andy Hughes will be on the show tonight to tell us about what's going on in and around the Bend. You can always find out more in the In The Bend insert in the Thursday addition of the South Bend Tribune, or by visiting www.InTheBend.com .

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    1. Andrew S. HughesArts & Entertainment EditorInTheBend.com

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