Porter County week ahead briefs

2013-02-23T20:15:00Z 2013-02-23T20:30:05Z Porter County week ahead briefs nwitimes.com
February 23, 2013 8:15 pm  • 

TODAY

Monthly breakfast

Portage American Legion Post 260 will hold a breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Cost is $7 for adults. Call (219) 762-3541.

Sunday buffet

PORTAGE | Miller's Senior Living Community is serving a buffet of breakfast and dinner items from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 5911 Lute Road. Cost is $12. Call (219) 764-0628.

Tails of Love Fundraiser

MICHIGAN CITY | The Humane Society of Northwest Indiana will host a fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. at Maxine's Restaurant, 521 Franklin St. There will be a silent auction from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and a live auction at 6. Artwork, jewelry, electronics and other items will be available for bidding. Tickets will be sold at the door, but reservations are preferred. Call (219) 938-3339.

MONDAY

Polka Dot Parties

CHESTERTON | Polka Dot Parties with Carol will continue for adults from 9 a.m. to noon at Thomas Library, 200 W. Indiana Ave. Registration is required. Materials are provided by the library. Polka Dot Party attendees will learn a variety of stamping and paper crafting techniques to incorporate into a personal spill journal. Spill journaling uses mixed media techniques for free expression of thoughts, dreams, goals, plans, trips and more. Call (219) 926-7696.

Movie Monday

PORTAGE | Join the library for a free movie showing at 1 p.m. at the Portage branch of the Porter County Public Library, 2665 Irving St. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Call (219) 763-1508.

Bone density screenings

SOUTH HAVEN | Free bone density screenings, sponsored by nurse Steve Beach, of Porter Health, will be offered from 1 to 3 p.m. at the South Haven branch of the Porter County Public Library, 403 W. County Road 700 North. This is a walk-in program. Call (219) 759-4474.

TUESDAY

Library eBooks 101

KOUTS | Learn about the new ebooks collection from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Kouts Public Library, 101 E. Daumer Road. Bring your Apple, Android, Nook or Kindle Fire device and learn how to get started downloading library ebooks. This free program is for all ages, and refreshments will be served. Call (219) 766-2271.

WEDNESDAY

Kindergarten roundup

HEBRON | Porter Lakes Elementary School will hold a kindergarten roundup. There will be three parent/child sessions: 9 to 10 a.m., 11 a.m. to noon and 1 to 2 p.m. at 208 S. County Road 725 West. Call to reserve a space at (219) 988-2727, ext. 5000.

Preventing identity theft

VALPARAISO | Learn tips and techniques in this free informational program sponsored by Western-Southern Life from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the South Haven branch of the Porter County Public Library, 403 W. County Road 700 North. This workshop will provide the information to help recognize the signs of ID theft, the steps for victims to take and how to protect assets. Call (219) 759-4474.

THURSDAY

Diabetes program

PORTAGE | Matt Schneider, of Midwest Medical, will be presenting a program on the effects that diabetes can have on the body from 1 to 2 p.m. at Miller's Senior Living Community, 5911 Lute Road. He will identify equipment, including shoes, designed for those with diabetes and explain what benefits can be gained by using them. Call (219) 764-0628.

FRIDAY

Fish fry and bingo

PORTAGE | Portage American Legion Post 260 will hold its fish fry and bingo every Friday. Fish fry is at 4 p.m.; early-bird bingo at 5:45 p.m. Call (219) 762-3541.

SATURDAY

Basket weaving project

PORTAGE | A basket weaving project is planned from 9:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the Portage branch of the Porter County Public Library, 2665 Irving St. Call (219) 763-1508.

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