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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.
MEETING | Portage
The Polish-American Cultural Society of Northwest Indiana will meet on Oct. 15 in the Cana Room of Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church, 2949 Willowcreek Road. Participants may attend one or both topics of discussion:
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Polish language for beginners of any age.
6:30 n 8:30 p.m. n Polish culture, customs, history, and geography topics as well as intermediate Polish language. Admission is free, and pre-registration is not required.
FYI: Call (219)628-5594.
SWEETEST DAY DINNER | South Haven
South Haven Lions Club Italian buffet will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at the South Haven American Legion Post 502, 429 W. County Road 750 North. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for ages 6 to 12. Several Italian entrees are planned along with salad, garlic bread, beverage and dessert.
All proceeds will go to support efforts in the community to help those in need have an enjoyable holiday this Christmas.
FYI: Call (219) 759-4484.
KIDS CLUB | Portage
Cross Trainers Kids Club is for kids in kindergarten and first grade at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 5402 U.S. 6. Each Sunday evening in October from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. children will enjoy secret club activities including mysterious Bible stories, special undisclosed craft activities and a mystery prop. Pastor Tim Engel will host parenting guidelines for the adults while the children are taught by trained educators. Call for more information.
FYI: call (219) 763-6343.
GARAGE SALE | Valparaiso
Valparaiso Fire Fighters Local 1124 will host a garage sale fundraiser Oct. 17-19. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 17, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 19 at the old Fetla's building located at 1457 S. Ind. 2. Items include housewares, toys, tools, building supplies, clothes, furniture, baby clothes, toys, desks and more. Hot dogs, popcorn, pop and water will be available. Fire trucks and fire fighters will be on site. Proceeds from the sale help support community charitable events.
FYI: Call (219) 476-7940.
Country breakfast | Porter Twp.
Salem United Methodist Church will sponsor an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. Oct. 25 at Salem Fellowship Hall, 756 W. County Road 350 South. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for ages 5 to 12 and children 4 and younger eat for free. There also will be homebaked goods for sale also. Proceeds will go toward the missions of the church.
FYI: Call (219) 988-4700.
WILLS AND ESTATE PLANNING | Portage
A free seminar on wills and estate planning, presented by the Porter County Community Foundation, will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 21 at Miller's Senior Living Community, 5911 Lute Road.
FYI: Call (219) 465-0294.
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
Sheriff David Lain invites senior citizens of Valparaiso to stop by for coffee and conversation at 8 a.m. Oct. 14 at Campbell Street Cafe, 4245 Meridian Woods Drive. the sheriff plans to answer questions, hear concerns and chat about current services available to the older adults of the community.
FYI: Call (219) 531-1800.
BLOOD DRIVE | Portage
American Red Cross blood drive is from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Miller's Senior Living Community.
FYI: call (219) 764-0628.
BOOK DISCUSSION | Portage
The Portage Reading Circle will discuss "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley at 6 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Portage Public Library, 2665 Irving ST on the second floor meeting room. There is no charge.
FYI: Call (219) 763-1508.
Fall carnival | Valparaiso
Northview Elementary School will hold its fall carnival from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 18 at the school, 257 Northview Drive. Sponsored by the Northview PTO, the carnival includes a haunted house, games with prizes including two cake walks and an assortment of carnival treats from pizza to cotton candy. Admission is free and food and games require tickets. All proceeds will go to Northview PTO sponsored events. Children and parents alike are invited to dress in costume.
FYI: Call (219) 477-1085.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY | Portage
The Portage Community Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 in the Hickory Hollow Room at Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Road. Gerald Sumner will talk on how to care for and repair our family tombstones. Refreshments served. Public is invited to attend.
FYI: Call (219) 762-4218.
TURKEY SHOOT | South Haven
American Legion Post 502 will host a turkey shoot from 10 a.m. to dusk every Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 23. The post is located at 429 W. county Road 750 North.
FYI: Call (219) 759-2121.
TEXAS HOLDEM | Valparaiso
Texas Hold'em tournament to benefit Saint Paul Catholic School begins at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 at 1755 W. Harrison Blvd. Entry fee is $100.
FYI: Call (219) 477-2515.
Comedy night | South Haven
American Legion Post 502 hosts a comedy night beginning at 8 p.m. Oct. 25. Emcee for the event is Chuck Kilgore from Portage, featuring Brian Hicks of the Midwest circuit. Headliner will be Carol Pennington of Cleveland, Ohio. Tickets are on sale now at the post for $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Each ticket purchased will be entered into a door prize drawing. Doors open at 7 p.m. Drink specials will be available. Must be 21 or older to enter. The legion is located at 429 W. County Road 750 North.
FYI: Call (219) 759-2121.
MRSA PRESENTATION | Indiana
The Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County will present "What is MRSA?" at locations in Lake and Porter Counties in October:
*10:30 a.m. Oct. 9 at Merrillville Senior Center at Merrillville High School, 276 E. 68th Place.
* 2 p.m. Oct. 15 at Linden House, 360 W. 61st St., Hobart.
*12:15 p.m. Oct. 16 at Village Park Enrichment Center at Banta, 605 Beech St., Valparaiso.
*2 p.m. Oct. 24 at Jamestown Apartments Community Center, Virginia Park Drive, Valparaiso.
This informational program will discuss the risk factors, signs and prevention of MRSA. Participants will receive a free gift and a healthy snack. This is part of "Senior Moments," a monthly lecture series designed for seniors who take an active role in their own health care.
FYI: Call (219) 531-8009.
TRY YOGA | Hobart
Yoga Classes are offered from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at St. Mary Medical Center in Conference Room 3 of the Patient Tower, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave. Learn gentle yoga to release stress, increase flexibility and increase strength.. The fee is $20 for senors and $25 for others for four class session, or $8 per class. Registration is required.
FYI: Call (219) 805-5180 in Lake County and 548-9395 in Porter County.
TRY MEDITATION | Hobart
Healing Touch and Guided Meditation is a program offered from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Conference Room 3A at St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave. Experience stress reduction and relaxation to benefit mind, body and spirit. The fee is $10 per session. Register.
FYI: Call (219) 836-3477 or (866) 836-3477.
TAKING OFF POUNDS | Hobart
St. Mary Medical Center offers TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) from 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays in Patient Tower Conference Room 3, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave. This program provides support for those who desire maintenance of a healthy weight for an annual $24 fee plus $1 per week. Registration is required.
FYI: Call (219) 884-4550 to register.
LOOK AT YOUR HEART | Hobart
Take A Look at Your Heart is a free program from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Oct. 21 in the auditorium at St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave. Cardiology staff members will explain various diagnostic tests for the heart, including EKG, echocardiogram, angiogram and thallium. Call to register.
FYI: Call (219) 836-3477 or (866) 836-3477.
COMMUNITY BUILDING | Gary
Purdue Cooperative Extension Service and the IUN Nonprofit Institute will sponsor a Community Building Series from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 21 and 28 in Room 203 at the Indiana University Northwest Library Conference Center, 3500 Broadway. Nonprofit and other community-based organizations are invited to this first-time series geared toward developing skills in community building, networking and developing impactful coalitions. Brad Clinehens, Extension Service educator, is the facilitator. Cost is $15 for both sessions, including snacks and materials.
FYI: Call (219) 755-3240.
BOOK SIGNING | Crown Point
Sandi Schantz, RN, author of "Labor of Love," a book about those who have "labored, loved and lost" a fetus or infant, will conduct a book signing from 6 to 8 p.m. today at A Conservative Cafe, 201 N. Main St. October 15 is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
FYI: Call (219) 696-4564 or (219) 776-0733.
RUN FOR ROSES | Schererville
Campagna Academy's fourth annual Run for the Roses is set for Oct. 25 at 7403 Cline Ave. The race is a 5K Run/2.5 Mile Walk & .25 Mile Kids' Fun Run that helps raise funds for the therapeutic and educational needs of at-risk adolescents at Campagna. On site registration is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. The kids' fun run will begin at 8:30 and both the run and walk begin promptly at 9. Registration forms and a map showing the course are available on the Campagna Academy website www.campagnaacademy.org.
FYI: Call Beth Szamatowicz at (219) 322-8614, ext. 332.
