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.

Plant sale | Portage

The Portage Garden Club will hold its fall plant sale on Sept 13. The sale will be held at the Walgreens Drugstore on Central Avenue in downtown Portage. There will be a variety of plants from the members own gardens. Members will be available to answer questions about the plants.

The sale will be held rain or shine from 9 am to 12 noon.

FYI: Call (219) 762-0861 or 762-2925.

SCAVENGER HUNT | Crown Point

Indiana Ghost Trackers are hosting an event open to the public. Their Haunted Scavenger Hunt is a fun event for those 21 or over. This will take the community to many areas throughout Lake and Porter Counties to capture spirits, solve puzzles and have fun. The event begins at 7 p.m. Oct. 4 at Antiques and Unique Treasures, 208 S. Main St. Everyone will be given a list of things to do, places to go and things to collect. Bring a camera. Cost is $10 per person.

FYI: Call (219) 798-6731.

SUPPORT GROUP | Chesterton

The Chiari Malformation support group is for those who suffer with Arnold Chiari Malformation and related disorders. This group meets at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of the month at Liberty Bible Church, 824 N. Calumet Ave.

FYI: Call (219) 309-0224 or (219) 928-3080.

Girl Scout kick off | Porter County

All Girl Scouts and their families are invited to celebrate the end of summer and kick off a new Girl Scout year at Camp Meadowbrook from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 14. Enjoy creative crafts, activities and a snack. Cost is $3 per person or $10 per family.

FYI: Call (219) 464-2418.

Marriage Reconciliation Tools | Valparaiso

Real Relationships and Family Concern Counseling are sponsoring a workshop for pastors, church leaders, and community helpers from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 24 in the Family Concern counseling community room, 2004 Valparaiso St. Call to register.

FYI: Call (219) 476-3190.

HEALTHY FOODS | Porter

Linda Curley with the Family Nutrition Program for Purdue Cooperative Extension, will give a presentation at 10 a.m. Sept. 17 at the Duneland Senior Center, 500 Ackerman Drive. The topic will be fast food with a healthy twist.

FYI: Call (219) 395-9268.

Weavers Guild

The Duneland Weavers Guild meets at 10 a.m.m Sept. 13 at the Westchester Public Library Annex, 100 W. Indiana At. This month's program is "wall hanging design for the artistically challenged. Meetings are open to the public.

FYI: Call (219) 659-8550.

SUNDAY IN THE PARK | Valparaiso

The Valparaiso Parks Foundation is hosting its annual fall fundraiser Sunday In The Park from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Butterfield Pavilion at the Old Fairgrounds Park in Valparaiso. "Evening of Champions" will boast interactive entertainment, hors d'oeuvres, dessert and a cash bar. The adult public is invited to join the Friends of the Park for this casual event. Tickets are $30 per person and are available at the Valparaiso Parks Office. All proceeds earned at this event will benefit the Valparaiso Parks Foundation in its mission to continue a legacy of exceptional parks that contributes to the unique quality of life in Valparaiso.

FYI: Call (219) 462-5144.

VNA Hospice Choir looking for new voices

The Visiting Nurse Association's Hospice Choir is looking for new members to join the group. The choir rehearses every other Monday evening in Valparaiso. Members learn a cappella pieces to perform at memorial services and in patient rooms at the Arthur B. and Ethel V. Horton VNA Hospice Center. Note reading is not a requirement, but some singing experience is preferred.

FYI: Call (219) 548-9399 or deenabutterfield@netscape.net.

DIVORCE AND BEYOND | Valparaiso

This 10-week program offers hope and healing to men and women who are already divorced or have filed for divorce. This opportunity enables participants to work through grieving a significant loss with trained facilitators who know and understand their frustrations.

The first session is from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 16 at St. Paul Church, 1855 W. Harrison Blvd. Register by Sept. 15.

FYI: Call (219) 464 4831.

CELEBRATION | Porter Twp.

Salem United Methodist Church at 753 W. County Road 350 South, will celebrate 164 years of ministry on Sept. 21. The celebration will follow the 10 a.m. service. All pastors who previously served Salem, all past and present members, and friends are invited to join in a day of celebration that will have a beach theme. There will be a hog roast, plus hamburgers and hot dogs. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share. There will be games for children and adults, plus a moon walk, snow cones, cotton candy, and for a small fee you can play ‘Dunk the Pastor'. Two musical groups will provide the entertainment.

FYI: Call (219) 988-4700.

RUMMAGE SALE | Hebron

Hebron United Methodist Church, 202 W. Church St., will hold a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Sept. 13. Saturday is 50 cents a bag.

FYI: Call (219) 996-7161.

SUNDAES ON SUNDAY | Valparaiso

Sterling House Valparaiso and Law Offices Of Michael T Sawyer will be hosting a presentation and Ice Cream Sunday event at 2 p.m. Sept. 14 at Sterling House 2601 Valparaiso St. The lecture will be presented by the Law Offices Of Michael T Sawyer on "What you really need to know about Wills, Trusts, & Medicare". Michael T Sawyer will be available along with several of his associates to answer questions. Traditional sundaes and special surprise treats will be on hand to those that attend. Sterling House is a Licensed Assisted Living and located at 2601 Valparaiso St. Make reservations.

FYI: Call (219) 617-5962.

DANCING | Hebron

Wrong Way Squares invite the general public to two free introductory dances from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 22 and 29 at Hebron Elementary School cafeteria, 307 s. Main St.

FYI: Call (219) 921-1196 or visit www.WrongWaySquares.com

WEAVERS GUILD | Chesterton

The Duneland Weavers Guild will meet at 10 a.m. Sept. 13 at the Westchester Public Library Annex, 100 W. Indiana St. This months program is " Wall Hanging Design for the Artistically Challenged!" Meetings are open to the public.

FYI: call (219) 659-8550.

GREAT LAKE SOUND | Valparaiso

Rehearsals for the Great Lake Sound Chorus of Sweet Adelines are at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Faith Memorial Lutheran Church, 753 N. Calumet Ave, 1817 Calumet Ave. Guest are welcome.

FYI: Call (219) 464-9245 or (219) 762-3984.

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.

RESALE SHOP | South Haven

The Portage Resale Shop, 404 W. U.S. 6, now lists special sales on its Web site, http://portageresaleshop.org/Home_Page.php. Watch for upcoming coupons on the Web site. The resale shop is seeking volunteers to serve as cashiers, to sort through donations and to help with various other jobs. Volunteers can earn "resale dollars" by volunteering a certain number of hours and by recruiting other volunteers. The shop also names a volunteer of the month. The shop's hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. The Portage Resale Shop is a nonprofit organization. The money generated stays within Porter County.

FYI: Call Michelle Farmer or Dawn White at (219) 764-3375.

HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS | Northwest Indiana

Unity Hospice of Northwest Indiana LLC, 7863 Broadway, Suite 240B, Merrillville, is looking for compassionate, caring and dedicated people to serve as volunteers to help with patients and in its office. Visit the Web site at www.unityhospice.com.

FYI: Call (219) 769-8648.

SANDPIPER PRESCHOOL | Ogden Dunes

Sandpiper Co-operative Preschool is accepting registration for its program, which has been in operation for more than 30 years. Parents take turns helping the licensed teacher in their children's classes. Classes are held at the Ogden Dunes Community Church, 116 Hillcrest Road. The two-day class for 3-year-olds meets from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; the cost is $75 per month. The three-day class for 4- and 5-year-olds meets from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; the cost is $90 per month. Class size is limited to 15 students per class. Students need to be 3 by Aug. 1 for the two-day class and 4 years old by Aug. 1 for the three-day class.

FYI: Call Katie DePorter at (219) 764-7059 or (219) 762-1184.

ALUMNI DINNER-DANCE | Portage

Portage Alumni Association will hold its annual dinner-dance from 5 p.m. to midnight Oct. 4 at Nativity Of Our Savior Catholic Church, 2949 Willowcreek Road. All those who graduated or attended from 1938 to 1983 are welcome to attend. This year, the honored classes are 1938, 1943, 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983. Music for the evening will be provided by The Music Man. The cost is $30 per person.

FYI: Call (219) 762-4218, (219) 762-9895, (219) 926-6658, (219) 762-9484 or (219) 762-0263.

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.