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Accepting Nominations for Board
We will be holding elections for the 2012-2014 term in December. If you are interested in nominating someone for a position, please send an email to me at lisa at northwestindianaautism dot com.
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2011 Halloween Party
Saturday, October 22, 2011
2pm - 7pm
Hay Rides Bounce House Bon Fire Pumpkin Carving
Come join the our annual IBK & NAA-NWI Halloween Party at Dave & Mary Troutman’s homestead! We’ll have the usual pumpkin carving, hay rides, bon fire and bounce houses. NAA-NWI will provide drinks, paper products and pork sandwiches. We are asking that folks pitch in and bring a dish to share with everyone (disposable containers are good!). This is also a GFCF friendly event so feel free to bring your GFCF side dishes.
This event will take place rain or shine!
Please make sure you RSVP before October 15th so that we can buy enough goodies for everyone.
You can easily RSVP by filling out the form below:
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Golf 4 Autism!
The 2nd annual Golf4Autism event will be held Saturday, September 24th at Pheasant Valley Country Club in Crown Point
$105 per Golfer
Includes greens fees, buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, beer and prizes.
Shotgun start 8am
We are also looking for hole sponsorships and prizes – please let us know if you can help! We’d also love for everyone to help spread the word by sharing on Facebook.
Download the registration form here.
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RailCats Game July 24th
Our annual Gary RailCats game will be Sunday, July 24, 2011.
Game Time: 2:10pm
Ticket Price: $10 per person
Once again we will have our party deck along with the hamburgers/hot dogs, potato salad, cookies and soda! This popular event sells out quickly so make sure you purchase your tickets as soon as possible!
Seats are limited and will be on sale until July 8, 2011, or until we sell out, which ever comes first.
We will be mailing your tickets and wristbands to you this year. We will have the party deck along the 1st base line just like in previous years. You can enter through the main gate (there’s a beach towel giveaway at this game!) and show them your wristband to get to the party deck.
Because of the popularity of this event, we ask that you purchase tickets for your immediate family members and caregivers only.
IMPORTANT: Once we have received your payment, we will email you a confirmation letter. After July 10th, your tickets and wristbands will be mailed to you. These can not be replaced so please do not lose them. Please be aware that you are responsible for your child(ren) at all times. We will be on the second level, which has a railing, but has no security measures to prevent your child from climbing over. We will have a private suite available as our “quiet room” for those children who get overwhelmed. You may also bring GFCF food for your child if they are on a special diet. If you have further questions or concerns about this event, please call Lisa at 947-0229 or visit www.railcatsbaseball.com.
TICKET SALES HAVE ENDED.
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Cast your vote for the 2011 Shining Star Award!
Only one vote will be allowed per IP address. We will announce our top 3 candidates the first week of April and they will be our guests of honor at the Shining Star Luncheon on May 1, 2011. Good luck to all!
Update: Monday, April 4th: Voting has ended and our top 3 nominees, in alpha order, are:
- Maria Janik, VP, NAA-NWI
- Mandy Nutley, CCC-SLP of Wee Care
- Wee Care Clinic, Dyer
Thanks to everyone who submitted nominations and to the 83 people who voted. Our top 3 nominees will be our guests of honor at our luncheon on Sunday, May 1st. The winner will be announced on that day.
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2011 Shining Star Nominations
It’s that time of year again! NAA-NWI is ready to accept your nominations for the 2011 Shining Star Award.
We started this award last year as a way to honor those who have worked hard to improve the quality of life for individuals on the autism spectrum (and their families) here in Northwest Indiana. Last year’s recipient, Mary Michael, has served the special needs community for over 30 years. Many families have been blessed by her compassion, warmth, dedication and intelligence. These are the qualities we are looking for in the nominations.
So tell us who you feel deserves to nominated for the 2011 Shining Star Award. It can be an individual, group or organization. Voting will begin on Monday, March 28th and end Friday, April 1st. We will announce our top 3 finalists, who will all be our guests of honor at the Shining Star Banquet which will be held on Sunday, May 1st.
Nominations are now closed. You can cast your vote here!
*The top 3 nominees will be our guests at luncheon. We will announce who the top 3 finalists are on Friday, April 1st.
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2011 Shining Star Luncheon
You are cordially invited to the
Sunday, May 1, 2011
12pm – 2pm
Ambassador Banquets
Cornerstone Plaza – Rt. 6 & 51
Hobart, Indiana
Come celebrate with the NAA-NWI community as we honor the top 3 nominees for the Shining Star Award and announce the 2011 winner!
A family-style lunch will be served at 12:30pm. Your ticket includes lunch, beer, wine and soft drinks.
RSVP is now closed.
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Next Meeting is January 20th
January 20, 2011
Topic: Toxins and Detox with Far Infrared Saunas
Speaker: Jodi Barnett, CN
Jodi will be speaking about how toxins from our environment accumulate in the body and affect the brain. She will also talk about how far infrared saunas can help eliminate those toxins and restore poorly functioning biochemical pathways in the body.
All meetings are held at 7pm at Indiana Wesleyan University, 8415 Georgia Street, Merrillville, IN 46410 (near Outback Steakhouse). Meetings are always free unless otherwise indicated.
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RSVP for the Fall Party!
Registration is now open for the Fall Harvest/Halloween Party on Saturday, October 23rd. This event is FREE but you must register through EventBrite so that we can make sure we have enough food/supplies on hand.
Registration is now closed.
For more information on this party, please see our event page.
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Fall Harvest Party
Indiana Biomedical Kids & the National Autism Association of Northwest Indiana invite you to
Fall Harvest/Halloween Party!
DATE: Saturday, October 23
TIME: 2pm – 6pm
LOCATION: Dave and Mary Troutman’s, 7625 Randolph Street, Hobart, 46342
Food * Tractor Rides * Inflatables * Pumpkin Carving/Decorating * Balloon Artist * Bonfire
GFCF food and drinks will be provided. If you wish to bring a side dish, please make sure that it is GFCF. We will have pulled pork, hot dogs, side dishes, bottled water and organic juice for the kids. GFCF Smores on the campfire will be available as well as GFCF cookies and muffins.
The kids are welcome to attend wearing their Halloween costumes!
TICKET INFO:
This is a FREE event but we ask that everyone RSVP through EventBrite so that we can make sure we have enough supplies/food on hand. We have adult tickets and children’s tickets (age 12 & under). Please have your RSVP in by Friday, October 15th.
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
THIS EVENT WILL HAPPEN RAIN OR SHINE. In the event of rain, we will move the party (including the inflatables!) into the barn. Otherwise, we will be in their backyard which is enclosed with a fence.
Please use our contact form if you have any questions about this event!
