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Episode #780 - October 24th, 2014
On tonight's show, we'll get details on the 16th Annual Michiana Chili Cook-off. Then, The Kids Expo 2014 is happening at the Century Center in South Bend this Saturday, October 25th from 10am-2pm. Judy Lykowski has a special report that explains how cancer has touched Plymout High School. Finally we'll hear about a special workshop called "Intimacy Issues for Caregivers."
Original Airdate: October 24, 2014

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    Michiana Chili Cook-off
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    Ralph Pieniazkiewicz and Alan Siedler are two of the organizers helping out with the 16th Annual Michiana Chili Cook-off. The event takes place Saturday in downtown Mishawaka at Beutter Park from 2:30pm-6:30pm. It’s all part of Mishawaka’s Oktoberfest and will be fun family event with great chili, beverages, music, kids activities and lots of fun. A part of the proceeds go to the Food Bank of Northern Indiana. Find out more tonight on the show. http://feedindiana.org/events/16th-annual-chili-cook-off

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    1. Chef Alan SeidlerChef at Corby HallNotre Dame
    2. Ralph PieniazkiewiczMichiana Chili Cook-Off

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    Kids Expo 2014
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    The Kids Expo 2014 is happening at the Century Center in South Bend this Saturday, October 25th from 10am-2pm. Betsy Tavernier from The Family Magazines joins Gordy tonight to let us know about the fun activities that kids and parents can expect to enjoy. They’ll have face painting, inflatable bounce houses, storytelling, games, a balloon artist and trick-or-treating. For details go to http://www.michianamom.com/The-Kids-Expo/

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    1. Betsy TavernierPresident and PublisherThe Family Magazines

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    Men On Film
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    Plymouth High School
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    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Plymouth High School is helping raise awareness. This year it is more personal for them, and the volleyball team is doing something special. Judy Lykowski has a special report that explains how cancer has touched this school and what they are doing to show support. For more information on purchasing a 15-dollar Breast Cancer Awareness Plymouth High School long sleeved pink shirt Call or visit: Yoder's Sports Center, 218 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN (574) 936-2440

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    1. Judi LykowskiField Reporter

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    Intimacy Issues for Caregivers
    Kelly Connell, Jan Kostielney More Information
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    There’s a special workshop called “Intimacy Issues for Caregivers” for health care professionals and the general public that focuses on sexuality as we get older. Sexuality Counselor Kelly Connell and Jan Kostielney from Comfort Keepers give us a preview of what to expect from this seminar. The presentation will happen Tuesday, October 28th at 5:30pm at Center for Hospice in Mishawaka. To register, call 219-380-8574.

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    1. Kelly ConnellSexuality EducatorIntimacy As We Age
    2. Jan KostielneyMarketing DirectorComfort Keepers

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