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To get listed in the calendar, contact Valparaiso 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.
LUNCH ON US | Gary
Arc BRIDGES invites the public to celebrate Disabilities Awareness Month with a luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. March 25 at Arc BRIDGES - North Center, 2660 W. 35th Ave. RSVP to the Public Relations Department.
FYI: Call (219) 985-6562 or 985-6560.0
RECITAL | Valparaiso
A percussion prodigy will perform at the Valparaiso University Center for the Arts during a March 25 concert featuring classical Indian music. Rohan Rhythm, featuring 20-year-old percussionist Rohan Krishnamurthy and violinist Ayano Ninomiya, will perform at 7:30 p.m. in a concert that is free and open to the public.
Krishnamurthy has won critical acclaim for his mastery of the South Indian classical drum, the mridangam, and performed numerous concerts in North America and India since the age of nine. He recently presented a weeklong performance of "Echoes," a novel concerto for mridangam and sting orchestra, with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra that attracted nearly 13,000 school children from across Michigan.
FYI: Call (219) 464-5114.
OPEN HOUSE | Valparaiso
Mirror Image Preschool is holding an open house from 1:30 to 4 p.m. April 12 at the school, 3207 Cascade Drive, suite G. See the school, meet the teachers and get a feel for the curriculum and activities.
FYI: Call (219) 462-3160.
BEGINNING SPANISH | Valparaiso
The Valparaiso Department of Parks and Recreation offers new Beginning Spanish classes for youth and adults. The youth class is for children in grades 3-6 and will meet twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 8 through May 8, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Banta Center. Children will be introduced to vocabulary and dialog in an exciting and interactive atmosphere. The youth fee is $80 for residents and $90 for non-residents. The adult class if for those 16 years old and older and will meet once per week on Thursdays, April 10 through May 8 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Banta Center. Participants will learn practical Spanish in a relaxed, small-class environment. The adult fee is $50 for residents and $60 for non-residents. The Banta Center is located at 605 Beech St.
FYI: Call (219) 462-5144.
WOODCARVING SHOW | Portage
The Duneland Woodcarvers' 32nd annual woodcarving show will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 5 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 6 at Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Road. The show will feature 80 carvers and vendors, original woodcarvings, demonstrations, hourly door prizes and carving supplies. Admission is $4 per person. Children younger than 12 years will be admitted free.
FYI: Visit www.dunelandwoodcarvers.com.
LIPPIZANER STALLIONS | Valparaiso
The world famous Lipizzaner Stallions will perform at 7:30 p.m. April 1 at the Valparaiso University ARC. Tickets are available by phone.
FYI: Call (219) 464-5233.
LOW VISION | Valparaiso
Valparaiso low vision support group meets at 10 a.m. March 25 at Pines Village Retirement Communities at First United Methodist Church, 103 N. Franklin St. Dr. Richard Ireland will be present to discuss eye conditions, visual aids and the Lion's Club.
FYI: Call (219) 465-1661.
spring break fun days
The Valparaiso Family YMCA will host fun days for March 24-28. This is open to children in the community in grades kindergarten through 5. Special field trips are being planned. Other activities will include swimming, arts and crafts and gym time. Children need to bring a sack lunch, drink, swimsuit and towel each day; snack and drink will be provided. The fun day runs from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
FYI: Call (219) 462-4185, ext. 238.
GREAT LAKE SOUND | Valparaiso
Rehearsals for the Great Lake Sound Chorus of Sweet Adelines are at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Valparaiso Community Church, 1817 Calumet Ave. Guest are welcome.
FYI: Call (219) 464-9245 or (219) 766-3676.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM | Valparaiso
The Valparaiso Family YMCA will be accepting registrations for preschool age children (3 years n 5 years of age) for the 2008/2009 calendar year. Children will enjoy a fun and enriching program that introduces developmentally appropriate experiences in a nurturing classroom setting. Preschool-age children will enjoy swimming, gym time, field trips, Spanish, singing, music and much more. Extended care is also available.
FYI: Call (219) 462-4185 ext. 238.
