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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.
Sunday
OPEN HOUSE | Valparaiso
Our Littlest Angels Preschool will hold an open house from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 24 in Wesley Hall, room 103 of First United Methodist Church, 103 Franklin St. Parents and children will see the classrooms and meet the teachers and aides. Registration for the 2010-2011 school year will be accepted at this time. Enter the church using the doors off of Chicago Street.
FYI: Call (219) 465-1661.
SOUP AND SALAD | South Haven
Our Lady of Sorrows will hold an all-you-can-eat soup, salad and bread luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 24 at the church, 356 W. County Road 700 North. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children; hot dogs E$1.
FYI: Call (219) 759-2400.
BUNCO FUNDRAISER | Lake Station
VFW Ladies Auxiliary will hold its annual bunco fundraiser from 1 to 5 p.m. Jan. 24 at 2750 Central Ave. The ROTC will perform. food will be served. Tickets at the door are $5.
FYI: Call (219) 764-2325.
Monday
LYRIC OPERA | Portage
The sixth in this season's lectures presented by the Lyric Opera of Chicago at the Portage Public Library, 2665 Irving Street, will be "Elixir of Love", by Donizetti, at 7 p.m. Jan. 25. A trained lecturer will give background information about both the composer and the story, as well as play musical highlights.
FYI: Call (219) 763-1508.
LITERATURE STUDY | Valparaiso
The Literature Study Group of American Association of University Women, Valparaiso Branch, meets at 7 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Valparaiso Public Library. "The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery will be discussed.
FYI: Call (219) 462-3489.
Tuesday
VISION SUPPORT GROUP | Valparaiso
Valparaiso Low Vision Support Group meets at 10 a.m. Jan. 26 in the activities room at Pines Village Retirement Communities, 3303 Pines Village Circle.
FYI: Call (219) 464-1867.
Wednesday
POLISH CULTURE | Portage
The Polish-American Cultural society of Northwest Indiana meets Jan. 27 at the Portage Public Library, 2665 Irving St. Participants may attend one or both topics of discussion: 5 to 7 p.m. Polish language for beginners of any age; 7 to 8 p.m. Polish culture, customs, history and geography topics as well as intermediate Polish language.
FYI: Call (219) 617-3408.
Jan. 30
BENEFIT WALK | Valparaiso
The Valparaiso School of Law Running club and Law Libertarians of Valparaiso are heading a 5K benefit run/walk for the victims of the Haiti earthquake. The event begins at 8 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Old Fairgrounds Park on Calumet Avenue. There is no entrance fee to participate but donations are encourages. Refreshments will follow. All proceeds will be donated to CARE, Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere, Inc.
FYI: visit www.care.org. or call (219) 508-8549.
BIG BAND DANCE | Valparaiso
The 14th annual big band dance is from 8 to 11 p.m. Jan. 30 at Valparaiso High School cafeteria. Cost is $8 per person and includes soft drinks and snacks. music performed includes jazz, swing, Latin and big band-style music reminiscent of the dance band era of the 1930s and 40s.
FYI: Call (219) 531-3070, ext. 5368.
TEXAS HOLD EM | South Haven
American Legion Post 502 will hold a Texas Holdem Tournament at noon Jan. 20 at 429 W. County Road 750 North. Cost is $50 in advance and $60 at the door.
FYI: Call (219) 759-2121.
COUNTRY BREAKFAST | Porter Twp.
Salem United Methodist Church of Porter Township will sponsor an all-you-can-eat country breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. Jan. 30 at Salem Fellowship Hall, 756 W. County Road 350 South, across from the church. Cost is $6 for adults; $4 for ages 5 to 12. Proceeds go to supporting the missions of the church.
FYI: Call (21) 988-4700.
Jan. 31
PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE | Valparaiso
Immanuel Preschool will host an open house from 3 to 5 p.m. Jan. 31 at 1700 Monticello Park Drive.
FYI: Call (219) 462-8207, ext. 220
DEADLINE EXTENDED | Chesterton
Rebuilding Together Duneland has extended its deadline for receiving homeowner and not-for-profit community organization applications to Jan. 31. Applications may be found at the following locations: Chesterton Tribune, Hopkins Ace Hardware, Duneland Chamber of Commerce, Duneland Resale Shop, Westchester Food Pantry, Westchester and Porter Public Libraries, Westchester Township Trustee’s Office and the Town of Chesterton Building Department or found online at . Requests for an application may be sent to P.O Box 644 Chesterton, IN 46304 or call.
FYI: Call (219) 926-3233.
Feb. 6
MEET THE ARTISTS | Portage
A Meet the Artists reception for the 10th annual Senior Art Exhibit will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Portage Public Library, 2665 Irving St. The exhibit, for Porter County seniors 55 and older, is sponsored by the Mayor's Advisory Committee on Senior Services.
FYI: Call (219) 763-1508.
ARTISTS SOUGHT | Tinley Park
The Tinley Park Arts Council is seeking fine artists to exhibit and sell pieces from 2 to 6 p.m. Feb. 6 at SweetArts. This event is a fine art, wine, microbrew and gourmet fair held at American Chartered Bank in Tinley Park, 171st Street and LaGrange Road.
Space is available for about 15 fine artists such as painters, sculptors, metal works, ceramists and more. The space is free, with a small commission on any sold works payable to the Arts Council Craft items are not accepted.
FYI: Call (708) 444-5278 or e-mail to info@tinleyparkartscouncil.org.
Feb. 11
OPEN HOUSE | Merrillville
Andrean High School is hosting an open house for prospective students and their families from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11. Administration, faculty and staff will be available for questions, and tours of the building will be given by our students. Enter through entrance M in the back of the school.
FYI: Call (219) 887-5281 ext. 228 or dwojkovich@andreanhs.com.
