The Buzz, July 13: Free outdoor movies

Published 10:47 am Thursday, July 12, 2012

Free outdoor movies

Dusk, Fridays

Riverfront Park, Niles, Mich.

Free movies are shown outside near the Wonderland Cinema in downtown Niles every Friday at dusk. “Iron Man 2” will be shown July 13. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Visit uncoverniles.com/festivals-events/movies-in-the-park for a schedule.

River Park Friday Fest

5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 13

Active Health and Wellness Center, South Bend, Ind.

This free music event features the PNC Learning Adventure Mobile unit, food vendors and more family friendly fun. Call (574) 532-9162

Nimby Pond Snowmobile Run and Big Boy Toy Show and Swap Meet

Noon July 14

11470 Hills Rd., Buchanan, Mich.

You read it right — snowmobile. The Nimby Pond races attract crowds of people who love sledding so much, they do it year-round. Kids activities, including moon bounce. Admission $10; kids under 10 free. For more info, call (269) 369-4268, email nimbyracing@gmail.com or visit Nimby Pond on Facebook.

Community to Community

4 p.m. July 15

Union Coffee House, Buchanan, Mich.

Learn about Union Coffee House’s direct trade partners, the coffee farming community of La Union, Honduras, and listen to music by Anaya Jolie, Riely O’Connor and Venetia Sekema. Visit unioncoffeehouse.com.

Jeff Dunham “Controlled Chaos” Tour

8 p.m. July 18

Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend, Ind.

Known worldwide for his troupe of sidekicks like “Grumpy Retiree,” “Achmed the Dead Terrorist” and “Bubba J,” Jeff Dunham’s “Controlled Chaos” Comedy Central TV special drew 8.3 million viewers in September. Tickets are $54; parking is $10. Call the Morris box office, (800) 537-6415.