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Episode #660 - May 9th, 2014

For tonight's show, National New York Central Railroad Museum in Elkhart will celebrating  National Train Day. Gordy took a trip to Potawatomi Zoo and gets introduced to the Diana Monkeys. Allison Hayes is back with another good deed to share. Finally The Red Hat Society has an event coming. We'll get the details from Janice Davis, Vanessa Ingole and Jan Gaines.

Original Airdate: May 09, 2014

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  • May 9th, 2014 Photo
    National New York Central Railroad Museum
    Robin Hume More Information
    May 9th, 2014 Photo

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    Saturday, May 10th marks the anniversary of the last spike being driven to finish the Transcontinental Railroad. Robin Hume from the National New York Central Railroad Museum in Elkhart will be on Experience Michiana tonight to talk about how Saturday is also National Train Day and how they'll be celebrating at the museum in Elkhart. Get more information by going here: www.nycrrmuseum.org

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    1. Robin HumeCoordinator

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    Potawatomi Zoo
    Kelly Ulrich More Information
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    With the warmer weather all the animals at the Potawatomi Zoo are coming out to play. Gordy takes a trip to the zoo where he meets up with Kelly Ulrich the Education Curator and gets introduced to the Diana Monkeys. Get more info on the zoo, special activities and programs you can be a part of by going here: www.potawatomizoo.org

    Guests

    1. Kelly UlrichEducation CuratorPotawatomi Zoo

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    One Good Deed Michiana
    Allison Hayes More Information
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    Allison Hayes founded One Good Deed Michiana less than a year ago to give back to those who freely give to others and have impacted other's lives. She'll be on Experience Michiana tonight to talk about the latest recipient who was surprised at the end of an MS Walk. You can get more information or nominate someone by going here: www.OneGoodDeedMichiana.org

    Guests

    1. Allison HayesSports ReporterOne Good Deed Michiana

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    Red Hat Society
    Janice Davis, Vanessa Ingole, Jan Gaines More Information
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    The Red Hat Society is an organization that gets ladies over 50 together to have fun. Janice Davis, Vanessa Ingole and Jan Gaines will make Gordy an honorary member tonight on Experience Michiana and let you know how others can be a part of the Red Hats or Pink Hats (under 50). Get more info here: www.RedHatSociety.com

    Guests

    1. Janice DavisQueen of Angels in Red
    2. Vanessa IngoleQueen of Girlfriends Unlimited
    3. Jan GainesQueen Sew-a-Lot

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