FREE COMICS | Portage

Lightspeed Hobbies, 5884 U.S. 6, is one of thousands of comic book shops around the world celebrating Free Comic Book Day from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. today. Visitors can select their free comic books from the special selection available. See the list of available titles at www.FreeComicBookDay.com. No purchase is required to get the free comic books.

FYI: (219) 764-7314.

BACK ALLEY MARKET | Valparaiso

Sweet Serenity has flea market bargains ranging from vintage pieces, furniture and lighting to kitchenware, trinkets/jewelry and specialty breads and bakery items from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, 9 Lincolnway.

FYI: (219) 548-7400

ANTIQUES APPRAISAL | Whiting

Professional appraiser Rex Newell will appraise and discuss antiques and collectibles at 1 p.m. today at the Whiting Public Library, 1735 Oliver St. This free event is limited to one item per person for the first 40 people who register in advance. Items to be appraised must be no larger than those that can be easily hand-carried into the building.

FYI: (219) 659-0269

SPRING MAKEOVERS | Crown Point

"A Morning of Beauty - Spring Makeovers" hosted by Carson Pirie Scott & Co and featuring cosmetic specialists from Lancome, Estee Lauder and Clinique is set for 9 to 11 a.m. today at First Financial Bank, 11890 Broadway. Reservations are required.

FYI: (219) 226-2066 or Judith.mariola@bankatfirst.com

CINCO DE MAYO | Chesterton

El Salto Mexican Restaurant, 757 Indiana Boundary Rd., will host the largest celebration in Porter County tonight. Los Cordoba will play starting at 9 p.m. with various area DJs providing music in between sets. The event is free.

FYI: (219) 395-9890

CINCO DE MAYO | Portage

The Ladies Auxiliary of Portage Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7760 will celebrate Cinco de Mayo beginning at noon today at the post, 2803 Monnier St. The menu includes Mexican food. Take-outs will be available, as will drinks and door prizes. Music will be provided by Calvan. The public is invited.

FYI: (219) 762-0434.

WOMEN'S LUNCHEON | Gary

New Era District Fellowship of Women hosts the Annual Virtuous Women's Luncheon from noon to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Clark Road Baptist Church, 2841 Clark Road. Speaker is Rev. Almeda Harris, associate minister, Great Band Missionary Baptist Church. The theme is A Woman of Great Faith, Matthew 15: 21-28. Donation is $12.

FYI: Linda Dix at (219) 397-28812