10 Fun Things To Do This Weekend in Northwest Indiana: Benefit Fundraiser, Zumba Party, Adoption Event, and Golf Outing

Samantha-Uphold-BenefitEach week we will be bringing you 10 fun things to do in Northwest Indiana over the weekend, so you are never without something to do!

Samantha's Invincible Summer Benefit
Even though we are saddened with the passing of Samantha Uphold this week, the benefit will still continue in rememberence of Sam and celebration of her life. All procceeds from the silent auction and raffles will go to the Samantha Uphold Benefit.

ABATE Bike Show to Benefit OE’s All About Kids Program
For the 21st year, All About Kids (AAK), the Early Intervention Program of Opportunity Enterprises, will be the beneficiary of the Porter County Region Two ABATE Ultimate Bike Show, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, June 18 at Sunset Hill County Park. Gates will open at 9:00 am. The Blessing of the Bikes will occur at 11:15 am, with a 70-mile ride immediately following. The bike show will occur from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, with live music beginning at 2:00 pm.

Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce 2011 Hometown Festival Days
Come out to the Lake County Courthouse for 10 days of fun! This Friday features the 24th Annual Corn Roast, and Saturday and Sunday will host the 37th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival!

A-Year-With-Frog-and-ToadPortage Historical Society Rummage Sale
The Portage Historical Society is hosting a Rummage Sale at Countryside Park on June 18th, 7:00 am to 2:00 pm. For those wanting to rent a space to sell items, the cost is $10. Contact Patti at 219.921.9577 or Rhonda at 219.762.3707 for more information.

Party at the Y with Zumba
On June 17, July 15, and August 12, everyone in the community is invited to Summer Zumba Parties at the new Y pavilion. The parties will be from 6 – 8 pm with a $10 entry fee. Registration is not needed.

A Year With Frog And Toad
Portage Community Theatre's production of A Year with Frog and Toad continues in its second weekend. A Year with Frog and Toad remains true to the spirit of the original stories as it follows two great friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation in the spring, they proceed to plant gardens, swim, rake leaves and go sledding, learning life lessons along the way, including a most important one about friendship and rejoicing in the attributes that make each of us different and special.

Wagner's OE Fundraiser
Between Friday, June 17, and Friday, July 1, Wagner’s will donate $2 to Opportunity Enterprises for every full slab, half slab or packaged rib sold at their Porter and Valparaiso locations. This offer will apply to both dine in and carry out orders. Customers visiting either restaurant should tell their server they are supporting the OE fundraiser.

LakeshorePawsPuppiesLakeshore PAWS Summer Adoption Event
Lakeshore PAWS has scheduled adoption events for June 17, July 1, and July 21 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Harley Davidson in Valparaiso. Lakeshore PAWS co-founder Jeanne Sommer is pleased with the impact the organization has made since its first adoption event less than a month ago, a success she credits to the volunteers and donors. “It is hard to believe that since our first event we have found homes for 32 dogs. That is more than a dog a day,” Sommer said. “Thanks to our volunteers and donors. They are the ones making a difference.”

Treat Your Dad Like the King He Is
Say thanks to Dad on Father's Day with Sunday Brunch at Strongbow! Sunday, June 19, 2011, from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm, treat your dad to a variety of Strongbow favorites for $17.95. The dinner menu will also be available all day. As a special bonus, each and every dad will be presented with a $10 gift certificate valid for a future visit.

Deacon Jack McGuckin Memorial/Saint Paul School Golf Outing
The annual Deacon Jack McGuckin Memorial/ Saint Paul School Golf Outing will take place this year on Friday June 17th at the Valparaiso Country Club. We will begin at 11:30am with Lunch and open driving range. Shotgun start will be at 1PM and snacks and prizes immediately following.

More events can be found on our event calendar! Want to submit your own event? Click here to do so!