Northwest Indiana Weekly Planner, June 28
June 26, 2012 12:48PM
Updated: June 27, 2012 4:22PM
AN EVENING OUT
Acoustic Jam and Open Table Potluck: 7 p.m. Thursdays, Paul Henry’s Art Gallery, 416 Sibley, Hammond, $5 cover charge, contribute to potluck dinner and receive a $2 discount, 678-5015
Music in the Park: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Road, Portage, with Jim Bulanda and Harley Hehr in a Salute to the Stars, concerts held indoors at Sycamore Hall or Oakwood Grand Hall, free, 762-3300, 762-1675
15th annual Beer Garden Festival: 6 p.m. to midnight, Friday, June 29, through Wednesday, July 4, Our Lady Grace Church, 3025 Highway Ave., Highland, with beer, food court and more, 838-7838, 838-9094
CARS AND CYCLES
Hessville Eagle Riders Charity Run: 9:30 a.m. registration, Saturday, June 30, FOP 51, 7527 Kennedy Ave., Hammond, ride begins at 11 a.m., with raffle, cookout, DJ, $20 per rider, $25 rider and passenger, $15 nonrider, proceeds support the NICK Foundation, male breast cancer foundation, 713-1003, 218-5628
Crown Point Car Cruise: 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 27, on South Main Street and around the historic downtown square, 662-3240
CRITTERS
Free spay/neuter assistance: Any pet-owning senior older than age 65 on public assistance can call the Estelle Marcus Clinic, 421 45th Ave., Munster; pets belonging to low-income seniors may get rabies, distemper and bordetella vaccines, Advantage Multi application, ear cleaning and E-collar, all for free; 924-7140
FAMILY FUN
Clean Water Festival: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 30, Marquette Park, Gary, with paddle boats, informational booths and more, 882-3000
Pageant of Drums: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 30, Ames Field, Michigan City, with The Cavaliers, Carolina Crown, Bluecoats, Blue Stars, Glassmen, Troopers, Spirit of Atlanta, Pioneer, Colt Cadets, $25 per person, (630) 968-0419
FIND A BARGAIN
Munster High School Dance Team rummage sale: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday June 30, Wilbur Wright Middle School, 8650 Columbia Ave., Munster, 644-8675
Farmers market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 29, South Main Street, Crown Point, with fresh produce, flowers, plants, baked goods, cheeses, crafts and more, 662-3290
Rummage and book sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 30, First Presbyterian Church of Portage, 6225 Lute Road, 762-4914
FOOD
Portage Food Pantry benefit: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 29, Members Advantage Credit Union, 6170 U.S. 6, Portage (in front of Menards), Nelson’s Port-A-Pit chicken, $6 per half chicken, 762-6228
Sunday breakfast: 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday, July 1, American Legion Post 502, South Haven, 429 W. County Road 750N, Valparaiso, 759-2121
GAMES AND PRIZES
Bingo: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, doors open at 5 p.m., American Legion Post 502, South Haven, 429 W. County Road 759N, Valparaiso, 759-2121
GET MOVING
Zumba Fundraiser to benefit Food Bank of Northwest Indiana: 6:15 p.m. registration, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 30, Central Plaza Pavilion, 63 Lafayette St., downtown Valparaiso, $15 donation to the food bank or a donation of one bag of nonperishable food, VIP space in front of the stage for those who make a $25 donation, www.estudiozfitness.com
Annual Kappa Klassic Scholarship golf outing: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 30, Turkey Creek Golf Course, 6400 Harrison St., Merrillville, $85 donation, 742-7555
Marine Corps League Dunes Leathernecks golf outing: 11 a.m. Saturday, June 30, Forest Park Golf Course, 1155 Sheffield Drive, Valparaiso, $65 per golfer, proceeds benefit local food pantries, 508-7412
24th annual Adam Harting Memorial golf outing: 9 a.m. shotgun start Wednesday, July 11, Indian Ridge Golf Course, 6363 Grand Blvd., Hobart, $100 per golfer includes 18 holes, drinks, breakfast and dinner, sponsored by Portage Firefighters Local 3151, 306-0131
Bishop Noll alumni and friends golf outing: 11 a.m. registration and shotgun start Monday, July 16, Innsbrook Country Club, 6701 Taft St., Merrillville, $175 per person includes lunch, golf and cart, dinner and prizes, 932-9058
JUST FOR FUN
Own the Night, Own Your Dreams: 4 p.m. Thursday, June 28, Valparaiso branch of the Porter County Public Library, 103 Jefferson St., for teens who have completed grade six and above, free, 462-0524, Ext. 4
TAKE A TRIP
Goodman Theater: 12:15 p.m. Saturday July 14 departure, Village Shopping Center, Gary, for a performance of “Immediate Family,” $45, deposit of $25 due now, 938-8821
Ho-Chunk Casino, Wisconsin Dells: 8 a.m. departure, Friday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m. return Sunday, Aug. 5, YWCA of Northwest Indiana, 150 W. 15th Ave., Gary, $200 per person double occupancy; $275 single occupancy, final payment due by Friday, July 13, 730-9265, 944-0450, 944-9882
YARDS & GARDENS
Garden Walk: 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 29, and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 30, Munster, tickets are $10 and available at Dixon’s Florist, 919 Ridge Road Munster; Dean’s Landscaping Center, 238 Kennedy Ave., Schererville, sponsored by the Munster Garden Club
“Hobart: A Red, White and Blue Collar City” Flower show: 12 p.m. Sunday, July 1, Revelli Band Shell at Festival Park, 111 E Old Ridge Rd., Hobart, cut flower in a container, grown potted plant in container, or floral design can be entered from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with awards at 1:30 p.m., call 942-6793 for category details
