CHESTERTON | Join the Winamac Old Auto Club at the Westchester Township History Museum for an old fashion ice cream social from 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 3. The event is free of charge except for the ice cream.

The Winamac Old Auto Club is the oldest car club in the Northwest Indiana area. It was founded October 2, 1950 in a garage in Winamac by seven men who shared an interest in antique automobiles and has grown to 125 families throughout the northwest Indiana region. The auto club is a family and community oriented club dedicated to the preservation, restoration and recreation of the automobile. The many activities during the year reflect that philosophy and include participation in car shows sponsored by other clubs, local parades, picnics, drive outs and displays of antique cars at senior centers, nursing homes and area businesses.

Refresh yourself with a $1 ice cream sundae and try your hand at vintage yard games Bocce, croquet and badminton. Popcorn and soda will also be available for purchase.

Tours of the house and museum will be given. Visitors to the museum will have the opportunity to view the museum's temporary exhibits Porter on Parade 1858-2008, Celebrating 150 Years as a Community, and Augusburg Church, 1858-2008. The museum store will also be open.

The Westchester Township History Museum is housed in the Brown Mansion at 700 W. Porter Ave., Chesterton. The museum is open to the public from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Groups may make reservations for tours by calling the museum at (219) 983-9715.

--For The Times