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Find out all the events going on in your community, and plan your week's activities with The Times.
To get listed in the calendar, contact Porter County community coordinator Annette Arnold.
E-mail: aarnold@nwitimes.com.
Fax: (219) 465-7298.
Address: 1111 Glendale Blvd., Valparaiso IN 46383
Questions? Call (219) 548-4359.
LIONS CLUB | Valparaiso
The Valparaiso Lions Club will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 2 at Phil B's Restaurant, 9087 Roosevelt Road. The speaker will be Judge David Chidester who'll talk about his experiences with the Porter County Superior Court System.
FYI:L Call (219) 462-6016.
TURKEY SHOOT | South Haven
South Haven Little League turkey shoot is Sept. 20-21 and 27-28 at the American Legion Post 502. It is from 10 a.m. to dusk.
FYI: Cal (219) 759-4334.
DOLLS AND BEARS | Valparaiso
Valparaiso Dolls & Friends presents 14th annual Doll & Teddy Bear Show and Sale is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Porter County Expo Center.
Admission is $5. There will be more than 100 tables of dealers with all kinds of dolls from antique to modern and lots of bears. Proceeds benefit local, regional and national charities.
FYI: Call (219) 923-3803.
TRUCK, TRACTOR PULL | Washington Twp.
Super Show Promotions presents a NTPA Truck & Tractor Pull at 7 p.m. Aug. 31. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. at the Porter County fairgrounds, Expo Center. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for ages 5 to 12. The track is sponsored by Lance's Driveshaft & Components of Portage.
FYI: Call (219) 531-8934.
Senior trip | Portage
Bonner Senior Center presents a day trip to the Shedd Aquarium Aug. 28. Cost of the trip is $25 and includes general admission, oceanarium presentation, wild reef entry, a special exhibit and transportation. Seniors only.
FYI: call (219) 762-1522.
BLOOD DRIVE Portage
An All American blood drive is set for 2:30-5:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at Miller's Senior Living Community, 5911 Lute Road. All presenting donors will receive a T-shirt. Another blood drive is set for 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at Porter Hospital Portage campus, 3630 Willowcreek Road. Donors will receive a T-shirt here as well.
FYI: Call (219) 764-0628.
FREE MOVIE NIGHT | Portage
The Pride in Portage committee will sponsor a second free Movie Night at 8 p.m. Aug. 25 in Founders Square Park. "happy Feet" will be shown.
FYI: Call (219) 762-5425.
CHILD SAFETY, PREVENTION DAY | Valparaiso
Child Safety and prevention day is 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 23 at Citizens Financial Bank, 855 Thornapple Way. Check out the G.R.E.A.T. care, police motorcycle, meet the K-9 officer and his partner and create an ID kit for your child. This is provided by Citizens Financial Bank and the Valparaiso Police Department.
FYI: Call (219) 465-1602.
WELCOME FEST | Valparaiso
The Valparaiso branch of the American Association of University Women will hold its 12th annual Welcome Fest at 6 p.m. Sept. 3. Join members and guests at the home of Phyllis Wayco, 472 Scarborough Road.
FYI: Call (219) 464-4727.
WOMEN'S CLUB | Valparaiso
The Valparaiso Christian Women's Club will host a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 4 at the Old Town Banquet Center, 711 Calumet Ave. special feature will be a birthday party. Mary Francis Wood will talk about "He's always enough." doors open at 11 a.m. and the cost is $11. Make reservations by 8 p.m. Aug. 31
FYI: Call (219) 464-7609 or 464-4169.
MEETING | Chesterton
The Duneland Aglow Lighthouse meets at 2 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Westchester Public Library Service Center, 100 W. Indiana Ave. Light refreshments are served with an offering for expenses. The public is invited.
FYI: Call (219) 926-1345.
A NIGHT OF BLUES | Valparaiso
The Memorial Opera House presents a night of blues music at 7 p.m. Sept. 12. On stage that night will be Donald Kinsey, Planetary Blues and the Energy Commission. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7. Tickets are $20 and available through the box office at (219) 548-9137. The Memorial Opera House is located at 104 Indiana Ave.
FYI: Call (219) 548-9137.
FALL STORYTIME | South Haven
Fall storytime session at the South Haven Public Library begins Sept. 16 at the library, 403 W. County Road 700 North. Storytime is at 10:15 a.m. for toddlers ages 2 and 3 and at 11 a.m. for preschoolers ages 4 and 5. Children will read book and participate in crafts and games based on various themes. Registration is required; $2 fee per child.
FYI:L Call (219) 759-4474.
PORK FEST KICK OFF | Kouts
Kick off the Pork Fest from 6 to 9 tonight with the 6th annual Music in the Park(ing lot). Enjoy a variety of family music in the parking lot at St. Mary Catholic Church on Ind. 8, just east of Ind. 40. There will be live music with local talent including Katie Marak and Samantha Moore. Bring donations for Kouts Food pantry.
GYMNASTICS CLASSES
Enrollment for general gymnastics classes at Valparaiso High School will be from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Ag. 26 in the fieldhouse. Classes for students age 5 and older will be held at 5:30 or 6:30 p.m. Mondays or Tuesdays. The session of 7 classes has a fee of $35 and will run from Sept. 2 through Oct. 28.
FYI: Call (219) 464-4018.
FISH, CHICKEN FRY | Union Twp.
wheeler High School will hold a back to school fish and chicken fry from 4 to 7 today in the high school cafeteria right before the Highland/Wheeler football game. Tickets are $9 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and $7 for kids younger than age 12.
FYI: Call (219) 759-2561.
OPPORTUNITY BOOKS | Valparaiso
The Valparaiso Lions Club has Golden Opportunity Books for sale for $25. The books have coupons for dining, entertainment and more. Proceeds will be used to improve the lives of vision-impaired residents and other projects.
Books are available through James Cline, Valparaiso Public Library; Richard Ireland, LTF; Dean Stolpe, Stolpe Real Estate; Leonard Hamrick and Lisa Marek thorugh Centier Bank.
FYI: call (219) 462-6016.
DISCOUNT BOOKS
National Association of Women in Construction is selling entertainment discount books and they are available at Clifford Stone & Material Company, 2900 N. Campbell St. Books are $20.
FYI: Call (219) 462-0744.
LABOR DAY PARADE | Malden
Entry forms are now being accepted for the 10th annual Malden Labor Day parade. The parade begins at noon Sept. 1 from Jakes Feed and Garden Center. Entry forms are available from the Morgan Township Volunteer Fire Department, Jakes Feed & Garden, the Malden Oasis, and A & M Farm Center.
FYI: Call (219) 462-1665.
BARBECUE CHICKEN | Valparaiso
The Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis Club will hold a barbecue chicken dinner from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Popcorn Fest Tent behind City Hall. The complete dinner is $8 if purchased in advance or $9 at the door. Tickets may be obtained from any Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis Club member. All funds raised through this event are returned to charitable activities serving the children of the community.
FYI: Call (219) 531-3170.
UNIVERSITY WOMEN | Valparaiso
The Valparaiso Branch of American Association of University Women Literature Study Group meets at 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Valparaiso Public Library. This month's book selection is "Snow Flower and the Secret Fay" by Lesa See. The discussion leader will be Chris Hamacher. All members are urged to attend as well as members of the community with an associate degree or higher. Guests are always welcome.
FYI: Call (219) 462-3489.
RUMMAGE SALE | Porter Twp.
Salem United Methodist Church will hold a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 23 in Fellowship Hall, 756 W. County Road 350 South, across from the church. all proceeds will go toward supporting the missions of the church.
FYI: Call (219) 988-4700.
GREEK FEST | Valparaiso
St. Iakovos Greek Church will hold its annual Greek Fest from 11 a.m.m to 10 p.m. Aug. 23 and 24 at the Porter County Expo center. It will feature shish-ka-bob, lamb, Greek chicken and gyros dinners along with Greek sausage and other Greek foods. there will be a Greek bakery and a live Greek band. admission is free. All proceeds benefit the Church Building Fund.
FYI: Call (219) 462-4052.
NORTHWEST INDIANA PAGAN PRIDE DAY | Portage
Local pagans, followers of nature- or earth-centered pre-Christian religions, will gather from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 23 at Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Road, for a day of faith and festivities. The festival includes vendors, information booths, workshops, children's events, a food drive to benefit the greater community and a harvest ritual. Admission to the festival is free. The public is invited. Donations of nonperishable items for the food drive will be accepted. The Northwest Indiana festival is organized by Portage Pagan Pride, Inc., the Northwest Indiana Pagan Association and Wolves Den, and is part of the international Pagan Pride Project. Portage Pagan Pride, Inc., founded in 2008, is a local chapter of the international Pagan Pride Project. The Pagan Pride Project, founded in 1998, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of religion and elimination of prejudice and discrimination based on religious beliefs.
FYI: Call (219) 929-9372 or e-mail paganheart@rocketmail.com.
COMPUTER CLASSES | Valparaiso
The Reiner Community Center, 510 Union St., is offering free computer classes from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Classes are taught by an Ivy Tech intern and are appropriate for all skill levels.
FYI: Call (219) 464-9997.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH | Portage
The Portage Police Department is seeking residents who wish to start Neighborhood Watch programs in their neighborhoods. Interested residents should contact Sgt. Keith Hughes, and he will provide them with an informational booklet about the program and compile a list of participants for future meetings.
FYI: Call (219) 762-3122.
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