Reservations due Monday for Rose Awards
Tickets must be purchased by 3 p.m. Monday for Indiana Dunes Tourism’s annual ROSE Awards luncheon, taking place at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at LaPorte Civic Auditorium. Awards will be presented at the event for the area’s best restaurant, best hotel, best retail store, best attraction and best service industry professional. Tickets are $40 and reservations are available via email at ken@indianadunes.com. More information is at 219-926-2255 or www.indianadunes.com/rose.
Functional fitness testing at Purdue Cal
Purdue University Northwest Calumet Campus presents Functional Fitness Testing Day on Wednesday at the college’s Fitness Center, 2300 173rd St., Hammond. The day provides an opportunity for older residents to test/measure physical attributes necessary to perform normal activities of daily living. Tests take about 30 minutest to complete and are available between 7 and 9:30 a.m. and noon and 2 p.m. The tests are free much appointments are required. Information is at 219-989-2175.
Candlelight Vigil for nurses at Porter Regional Hospital
A Candlelight Vigil to pay tribute to nurses will take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Porter Regional Hospital, 85 East U.S. 6, Valparaiso, in honor of the birthday of Florence Nightingale, founder of the modern nursing profession. The event will include a Blessing of the Hands of all nurses and caregivers in attendance as well as a reading of the Florence Nightingale Pledge.
Spring cleaning event at Porter County Fairgrounds
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County presents a One Stop Drop collection event that will accept household hazardous waste, unwanted tires, appliances, and electronics and media from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 14, at the Porter County Fairgrounds, 215 E. Division Road, Valparaiso. More information is at 219-465-3694 or www.ItMeansTheWorld.org.
Valparaiso Library sets painting class for men
Learn basic acrylic painting techniques with Susan Young at 2 p.m. May 19 at the Valparaiso Public Library, 103 Jefferson St. All supplies are included with the $10 fee, payable on the day of class. Register with the Parks Department, 219-465-3586, as the class is limited to 25 participants.
Glass painting featured at Valpo Library
Join the Glass Painting Class from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 19 or 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 20 at the Valparaiso Public Library, 103 Jefferson St. Learn to paint on a set of four stemmed water goblets with local artist Elleh. No previous painting experience is necessary. there is a supplies fee of $35. Register at www.artofelleh.com.
United Way golf outing set in Chesterton
United Way of Porter County will host its annual Golf Classic on Monday, May 23 at Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton. The event, presented by Kramer & Leonard, will raise funds to support family programs in Porter County. Day-of event registration begins at 10:30 a.m. followed by shotgun tee-off at noon. Golf ends at 5 p.m. followed by dinner and awards ceremony. Single golfer registration is $250. Double and foursome discounted registrations are available. More information is at 219-464-3583 or UnitedWayPC.org.
Adult summer reading club starts June 1
Registration has begun for the Porter County Public Libraries Adult Summer Reading Program at any of the five locations. Log books June 1 to July 31 and win weekly drawings! Share reviews with fellow readers, too. More information and registration is at www.pcpls.org.
Save the Dunes concert set for June 4
Jammin with Save The Dunes festival is scheduled for 4 to 9 p.m. June 4 at Washington Park’s Guy Foreman Amphitheater in Michigan City. Local bands Mr. Blotto, the Cory Dennison Band and the Karen Banks-Lubicz Trio as well as local beer, wine and food are featured. Tickets are $15 online and $20 at the door, and parking is $7. Kids under age 12 are free. Proceeds directly benefit Save the Dunes. More information and tickets are at https://savedunes.org/upcoming-events.
