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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
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ONGOING
SOCCER PLAYERS | Indiana
Millennium Soccer Association U-17 boys' soccer team is looking for a few more players for spring season. Any player interested should contact DJ Cole.
FYI: Call (219) 331-1599 or coachcole5@verizon.net
SOCCER REGISTRATION
The Valparaiso Department of Parks and Recreation is accepting youth spring soccer registrations. This instructional soccer league is open to boys and girls ages 4 to 12. All games will be played Saturdays, April 10 to May 15 at Westside Park. Standard fee is $45 per child and resident discount fee is $35 per child. Team size and space are limited. Registration deadline is March 4.
FYI: Call (219) 462-5144.
CAL RIPKEN BASEBALL | Valparaiso
The Valparaiso Department of Parks and Recreation is registering for Cal Ripken baseball, which is open to youth ages 9 through 12 as of April 30. The season will begin on or about May 10 and games will be played weekday evenings and Saturdays at Westside and Kirchhoff Park. The standard fee is $60 per child; the resident discount fee is $50 per child.
FYI: Call (219) 462-5144.
Thursday
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.
Friday
SINGING VALENTINES | Porter County
GLS Show Chorus, members of Sweet Adelines international, will deliver Singing Valentines in Porter County and surrounding areas. Two quartets will be gouing out on Feb. 12 and 13. Singing Valentines are $30 which includes a song, flower, card and candy. Call to place an order.
FYI: Call 9219) 241-1002.
Saturday
CHURCH WITH A TWIST | Valparaiso
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church will hold its 4th annual Jazz Mass at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 13 and at 10 a.m. Feb. 14. The Jazz Mass marks the start of the Lenten season and features a service filled with traditional hymns and jazz standards performed in an up-beat style. The service features Houston resident and jazz saxophonist J.D. Struckmann performing with the Jeff Brown Trio. The church is located at 505 Bullseye Lake Road.
FYI: Call (219) 462-4946.
SCANDIANA MEETING | Chesterton
Scandiana Lodge Sons of Norway will meet at 6 p.m. Feb. 13 for a carry-in dinner at the Westchester Library Center, 100 W. Indiana St. Members are asked to bring meat and vegetable dishes, salads and desserts. Drinks will be provided. Norwegian cultural skills such as wood carving, rosemalaing, Hardanger embroidery, knitting, cooking, genealogy and language will be featured.
FYI: Call (219) 926-7443.
COMEDY NIGHT | Valparaiso
Valpo Moose Lodge 1357 is hosting a comedy night from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 13 for comedian Jon David from Michigan City. Cost is $3 in advance or $5 at the door. Get tickets at lodge or call Kathy Evans.
FYI: Call (219) 462-3530.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST | Valparaiso
Brookdale Sterling House of Valparaiso will host a pancake breakfast from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Feb. 13 at 2601 Valparaiso St. Pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee will be provided for $3. The money will be raised for the Alzheimer's Association. Make reservations.
FYI: Call (219) 617-5962.
Louisiana Luau | Valparaiso
Fat Tuesday is starting early at the Elks Lodge #500, 157 Jefferson St in downtown Valparaiso. New Orleans style cuisine will be served at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 with Jambalaya, red beans and rice, gumbo and more. Funkshoe, a local band, will perform at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.
FYI: Call (219) 462-5421.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT | Portage
The Caregiver Support group meets at 10 a.m. Feb. 13 at Miler's Senior Living Community, 5911 Lute Road. This group provides information in a supportive environment where caregivers can share problems, ideas and successful solutions. RSVP.
FYI: Call (219) 764-0628.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST | Valparaiso
A pancake breakfast will be held from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Feb. 13 at Sterling House, 2601 Valparaiso St. A $3 donation will be charged and donated to the Alzheimer's Association. make reservations by Feb. 11.
FYI: Call (219) 617-5962.
FAMILY BRUNCH | Valparaiso
The Valparaiso Elks, 157 Jefferson St., is taking reservations for the Valentine's Day Family Brunch. The progressive brunch begins at 11 a.m. and continues until 3 p.m. It begins with breakfast items and throughout the bunch adds more lunch style menu items. The brunch is $6 for adults; 12 and under eat for free. There will be flowers for the ladies and extensive desserts for this occasion. Call to reserve a table.
FYI: Call (219) 462-5421.
Feb 14
SWEETHEART DANCE | Chesterton
The Chesterton Lions Club will hold a Sweetheart Swirl Father/Daughter Dance from 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Chesterton Moose Lodge, 602 Broadway. This is for girls ages 5 to 12. There will be dinner and dancing; cost is $20 per couple. Make reservations by Feb. 9.
FYI: Call (219) 926-2004.
Feb. 17
HEALTH FAIR | LaPorte
LaPorte Regional Health System, in conjunction with Valparaiso University nursing students, is hosting a free community health fair from 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 17 at LaPorte Hospital, 1007 Lincolnway, room B113, lower level. A variety of free screenings will be offered including blood pressure, blood glucose and bone density. Information on blood pressure, breast cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes, diet and more also will be offered.
FYI: Visit www.laportehealth.org.
Feb. 18
WII GAMING EVENING | Porter
The first Wii gaming event sponsored by Westchester Public Library will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 18. Ages 8 to 13 are invited to participate in the MarioKart Wii tournament. Space is limited to 12 so registration is necessary.
FYI: Call (219) 926-9080.
STATE OF THE CITY | Portage
Mayor Olga Velazquez will give the State of The City address during the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Feb. 18 at Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Road. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. with lunch at 11:45 a.m. and program beginning at noon. Cost is $13 for chamber members and $15 for non-members. Reservation deadline is Feb. 15. Call the chamber for more information or to make reservations.
FYI: Call (219) 762-3300.
Feb. 19
FACULTY AND FRIENDS RECITAL | Chesterton
The Duneland Music Department will present "Faculty and Friends Recital" at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 in the Chesterton High School auditorium. The recital will benefit the Albert J. Castronovo Scholarship Fund. The recital will feature solo performances by Tom Kennedy-clarinet, director of music education and CMS band director; Christopher Brush-tenor, CHS choral director; Vince Arizzi-trombone, CHS orchestra director and assistant director of bands; Amy Otto-soprano, CMS Choral director; Julia Cardinale-soprano, CMS choral director; Tom Schnabel-cello and double bass, CMS orchestra director; Jiyoung Jeoung-piano, CHS choral accompanist; and Matthew Hibbets-tuba, CHS alumni and director of bands at North Judson-San Pierre High School. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets will be sold at the door.
FYI: Call (219) 983-3730, ext. 7147.
WOMEN AND HEART DISEASE | South Haven
Celebrate Heart Health month and join Valparaiso Unviersity professor of nursing Theresa kessler as she presents a talk on heart disease from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at the South Haven Public Library, 403 W. County Road 700 North. Registration is requested.
FYI: Call (219) 759-4474.
Indoor triathlon | Portage
The Portage Township YMCA is taking registrations for its first indoor triathlon. Compete against other Y's in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties. Bike and run on Feb. 20 at Portage Y: swim on Feb. 19 at Portage High West pool. Stop at the Y for details. Cost is $15 per participant and includes T-shirt.
FYI: Call (219) 762-9622.
