Find out all the events going on in your community, and plan your week's activities with The Times. Contact Valparaiso community coordinator Annette Arnold at (219) 548-4359 or Portage community coordinator Barbara Martin at (219) 762-1397, ext. 2227. E-mail: aarnold@nwitimes.com or bmartin@nwitimes.com.
CUT-A-THON | Portage
Soto's Salon & Day Spa, Inc., 2710 Willowcreek Road, will sponsor a cut-a-thon from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 30. Haircuts will cost $10. Proceeds will support Susan G. Komen For the Cure in honor of Mary Garza, who splits her time living with a daughter and a sister in Merrillville and Valparaiso. She is battling breast cancer and received a grant from Susan G. Komen For the Cure to pay toward her treatment.
FYI: Call (219) 762-1320.
DEMENTIA | Valparaiso
Porter County Aging & Community Services will host a presentation called "Is It OK to Ask for Help?" at 10 a.m. July 22 at the friendship Center, 1005 Campbell St. Darren Leavitt, the Executive Director of Arden Courts Alzheimer's Assisted Living, will be discussing how dementia is a disease that goes beyond the lives of those suffering from it. During his presentation, participants will learn how to manage the stress and know when it is time to say "I need help." Darren's topics will include: coping with stress, balancing your focus so other things get done, finding time for yourself, managing guilty feelings, and keeping yourself healthy. There is no charge for this presentation and it is open to the public.
FYI: Call (219) 263-8300.
OLD CAR SHOW | LaPorte
The LaPorte County Historical Society Museum will hold its first Old Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 26 at the museum, 2405 Indiana Ave.. There will be no charge to the public to view the car show on the grounds of the museum, and a reduced admission charge to the museum will be in place for the day. A wide variety of cars from antiques to muscle cars is anticipated. Food will be available on-site. For those wishing to display their vehicles, this is a "show and shine" event for cars and trucks at least 30 years old. A $5 registration fee includes one free museum admission. Other offerings in the works include dash plaques, People's Choice and Participants' Choice trophies, and door prizes.
FYI: Call (219) 324-6767.
FIRE AUXILIARY COOKBOOK | South Haven
South Haven Fire Department Auxiliary has cookbooks featuring a collection of recipes from group members, family and friends available for sale. The cookbooks sell for $10, plus $4 for shipping and handling. They may be purchased from any member of the auxiliary or at South Haven Fire Department, 398 W. County Road 700 North. All proceeds will go to South Haven Fire Department Auxiliary and the community and department events the group sponsors throughout the year. The cookbook contains 200 well-loved recipes, including appetizers, main dishes and desserts.
FYI: Call Jaime Reed, auxiliary president, at (219) 728-6055.
RUMMAGE SALE | South Haven
Our Lady of Sorrows Altar and Rosary Society will hold its annual rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 24, 25 and 26 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 357 W. Seven Mile Road. Donated items are welcome. Drop off donations from 1 to 3 p.m. July 20, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and between 6 and 8 p.m. July 21 and 22 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 23.
FYI: Call (219) 759-2885.
