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.
WEDNESDAY
QUILT GUILD | Chesterton
String-A-Long Quilt Guild will meet at 7 p.m. March 10 at the Westchester Service Center, 100 Indiana St. FYI: Call (219) 462-8550
CARDIOVASCULAR SYMPOSIUM | Munster
To raise awareness of the detrimental effects of stress on cardiovascular health, the Cardiovascular Research program of Community Healthcare System is offering a free symposium to the public from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 10 at the Centre for the Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road. Dr. Glen Wurglitz and Acharya Vivek Gupta will talk about stress in relation to health. Through his presentation "Stress and its Impact on Cardiovascular and Mental Health," Glen Wurglitz, PsyD, will discuss how stress affects cardiovascular and mental health, and, provide ways to better manage stress. As director of Behavioral Health Services at St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago, Dr. Wurglitz, himself a National Guard member, counsels veterans who have returned home to Northwest Indiana after serving overseas. "Making Stress Work for You" is the subject of spiritual leader Archarya Vivek Gupta’s presentation. A practitioner of the ancient wisdom of Vedanta, he will discuss how people from all walks of life can attain the ultimate goal of self-realization or unconditional happiness. Refreshments will be served. Registration is necessary and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
FYI: Call (219) 836-3477 or (866) 836-3477.
THURSDAY
CHILI DINNER | South Haven
South Haven Lions Club will hold a chili dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. March 11 at American Legion Post 502, 429 W. County Road 750 North. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for ages 9 and younger.Proceeds will go to Gabriel's Horn Homeless Shelter and Portage Rebuilding Together.
FYI: Call (219) 759-2865.
MUSICAL AT SCHOOL | Valparaiso
Immanuel Lutheran School's eighth-grade class will present Disney's High School Musical Jr. at 7 p.m. March 11 and 12 at Valparaiso University's Center for the Arts. Admission is free but donations will be accepted to help fund future Immanuel productions. the eighth grade play is a long standing tradition at Immanuel and students play a role in every aspect of production from acting to technical work to costume design.
FYI: Call (219) 462-8207.
SATURDAY
ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES | Porter County
Mental Health America of Porter County is accepting applications from antique and collectibles dealers interested in securing booth space at the annual Antique and Collectible show set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 13 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 14 at the Porter County Expo Center at State Road 49 and Division Road .Proceeds from the show will benefit the many programs and services of Mental Health America of Porter County a nonprofit organization promoting mental wellness in our community through advocacy, education, resource and support services.
FYI: Call (219) 462-6267 or e-mail mmhodson@verizon.net
MONTHLY MEETING | Chesterton
The Duneland Weaver's Guild will meet at 10 a.m. March 13 at the Westchester Public Library, 100 W. Indiana St. Ellen Grenier will talk about tri-axial weaving, followed by a workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost of program is $10.
FYI: Call (219) 464-0194.
MARCH 19
HEALTH SCREENINGS | South Haven
Blood pressure and blood sugar screenings are from 10 a.m. to noon March 19 at the South Haven Library, 403 W. County Road 700 North. Porter's Community Wellness will conduct the free screenings; no appointment necessary.
FYI: Call (219) 759-4474.
MARCH 20
OIL PAINTING | Portage
an all day beginning oil painting class, taught by Susan Young is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 20 at the Portage Public Library, 2665 Irving St. The project is a spring flower with a watering can.Registration and payment of $55 is requested.
FYI: Call (219) 763-1508.
MARCH 23
HEALTH CARE | Chesterton
A free seminar for small business owners, individuals, families and the self-employed will begin at 5:30 p.m. March 23 at 1st Source Bank, 800 Indian Boundary Road. This will be presented by Insphere Insurance Solutions and 1st Source Bank. Call to reserve a spot.
FYI: Call (219) 246-7369.
MARCH 27
BITS AND BYTES | Chesterton
"Bits and Bytes" will continue fro 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 27 at Westchester Public Library, with "Computer Basics 1." Attendees will meet in the Bertha Wood meeting room on the second floor of Thomas Library, 200 W. Indiana Ave. The class is free, but registration is required as computer stations are limited to 15. The class is a beginner’s entry level class that will introduce the user to the computer. Attendees will learn how to handle the mouse, the difference between hardware and software, programs that are available and desktop shortcuts. Additional features will also be discussed and demonstrated. A waiting list will be maintained for an additional class should there be a need.
FYI: Call (219) 926-7696, ext. 25.
EASTER EGG HUNT | Kouts
The See It To Be It Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing services for special needs families, will host an Easter Egg Hunt from 10:30 a.m. to noon March 27 at First Presbyterian Church, 195 E. County Road 700 South. This is for special needs children up to age 18. The hunt will feature raffles for free Easter baskets, a visit from the Easter Bunny, and prizes for golden eggs. Due to space limitations, Advance registration is required. Visit
www.meetup.com/See-It-To-Be-It-Center and RSVP on the calendar.
FYI: Call (219) 766-2467.
ONGOING
FINE ARTS FEST | Valparaiso
Valparaiso Community Festivals & Events is looking for visual artists to participate in its juried fine arts area of the Popcorn Festival. The festival is from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11 in downtown Valparaiso. Applications are available by contacting the Valparaiso Community Festivals & Events office.
FYI: Call (219) 464-8332.
TOPS MEETINGS | Portage
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets each Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Portage Library.
FYI: Call (219) 728-1830.
ARTISTIC TALENT | Porter County
Valparaiso Community Festivals & Events is looking for local artistic talent. For the second year, artists will have the opportunity to compete and have their artwork featured in the festival’s promotional campaign. The winning entry will receive a $1,000 grand prize as well as significant exposure during the 2010 Popcorn Festival season as the centerpiece on all promotional material. Second place will receive a $300 cash prize. All accepted entries will be on display at the new Valparaiso University Harre Union from April 19 to 26. Deadline is noon April 13. Contest details, guidelines and entry forms are available at the Valparaiso Community Festivals & Events office, 162 W. Lincolnway.
FYI: Call (219) 464-8332.
NURSERY SCHOOL | Valparaiso
ABC Magic Nursery School, a division of Horizon Gymnastics Center, is taking open registration for the 2010 to 2011 school years. The school day begins with a 30-minute class in gymnastics and sports fitness taught by trained gymnastics staff; followed by two hours in the academic classroom with director Linda Dickinson. Registration times are 9 a.m. to 7 p;m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at 1254 Horse Prairie Ave.
FYI: Call (219) 477-6542.
OUTDOOR SOCCER | Portage
Registration is now taking place for Portage Township YMCA’s Outdoor Youth Soccer League. The league is for ages 3-7. Practices will take place during the week with games on Saturday’s. The league runs from April 5 through May 15. Shin guards are recommended. Cost is $25 for Primary Plus Members, $33 for Primary Members and $66 for others.
FYI: Call (21) 762-9622.
SALSA CLASSES | Valparaiso
Salsa classes are taught on Wednesdays at the Valparaiso International Center, 309 E. Lincolnway.
Dance instructor "The Benny B" offers two classes for all levels. Intro to salsa is 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and intro to salsa and body isolations from 8:30 to 9:20 p.m. Wednesdays. Cost is $8 per class; $65 for 10 classes. Salsa classes at Valparaiso International Center.
FYI: Call (219) 464-1122.
LINE DANCING | Valparaiso
Just Us and Friends line dancing holds beginner line dance lessons from 6 to 7 p.m. every Monday evening at the Valparaiso American Legion, 4 Monroe St. Cost is $4 per student.
FYI: Call (219) 462-3874.
