News from the Portage Chamber, April 2, 2014

portagechamber-logoAdministrative Professionals Luncheon
Chamber of Commerce

April 17, 2014
Show your appreciation to staff by inviting them to the April Administrative Professionals Luncheon. Enjoy a great meal, live entertainment and a special gift. Please RSVP to the Chamber office by April 14.
Click Here for Details

Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale
Bonner Senior Center

April 12, 2014 8:00 - 11:00 am
This Fundraiser is open to the public offering pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, juice and milk. Adults ONLY $7.00!
Villa Open House
Rittenhouse

April 11, 2014
Independent Living at it's best! Stop by and take a tour of Portage's only Independent Living Villa's on April 11 Thank you to Shaw Furniture for setting up a model for the Open House. Refreshments will be provided.
Contact Person Judy Kukelka
Phone 219-764-2900
Email jkukelka@rittenhousesl.com

Opportunity for State Tax Credits
Company Scholarships for Education Choice

Individuals and companies interested in receiving state tax credits equal to fifty-percent (50%) of a donation made to Scholarships for Education Choice and Portage Christian School. No limit on the amount of credits you can receive as long as they are available. Help families in your community.
Contact Person Michael Lindell
Website www.s4ec.com
Phone 317-472-7824
Email scholarships@sagamoreinstitute.org

Groove to the Sixties
Variety Show
Ivy Tech Community College

April 11, 2014
Ivy Tech presents Groove to the Sixties on Friday, 4/11 at 5:30 PM at Aberdeen Manor in Valparaiso. This 60's variety show will include dinner and silent auction. Tickets are $75/person ($40 tax deductible) at www.ivytech.edu/northwest; click on the flower button.
Contact Person Cindy Hall
Website www.ivytech.edu/northwest
Phone 2194764710
Email cjhall@ivytech.edu

Ladies: It's Time to Put Your Health First
Porter Regional Hospital

April 9, 2014
Join Family Medicine Physician Dr. Annabel Yuen to learn about all things relating to women: perimenopause, menopause, mammograms, diet, symptoms not to ignore and necessary screenings to protect your health. 6:00 pm on Wednesday, April 9 at Porter Regional Hospital. Call 1-800-541-1861.
Contact Person Karen Keltner
Website porterhealth.com
Phone 219-983-8630
Email karen.keltner@porterhealth.com

Graduation Party Decorations Giveaway
Company Party Masters

Party Masters is giving away $50 worth of balloons and graduation decorations to any graduate who purchase personalized graduation stationary. All entries must be made at the store located 6538 US Highway 6 in Portage. The drawing is scheduled to be held Friday, May 30. For details call 219.841.9451
Contact Person Party Masters
Phone 219819451
Email partymasters@comcast.net

Money Smart Week Fair
Ivy Tech Community College - Valparaiso

April 5, 2014
Description Join us for this opportunity to strengthen your financial stability. Whether you want to learn the basics, improve your financial IQ or start your own small business, we have a workshop to meet your needs.
Register for these FREE workshops at:
http://www.nwivolunteer.org/agencies/moneysmart
Contact Person Martina Tovar
Phone 219.462.2940
Email- moneysmartfair@gmail.com

PCBN-Basket Items Needed
Portage Chamber of Commerce

The Portage Community and Business Night is only 1 month away! If you have decided that you are not going to sponsor a booth this year but still would like to support this event, please consider donating an item for one of the four baskets the event will be raffling. Any business interested in donating needed basket items can drop them off at the Chamber office Monday thru Friday from 8:30-4:30. All items are greatly appreciated!

Ribbon Cutting
Pet Supplies Plus

As most of you have noticed the construction happening for some time now....THE GRAND OPENING is finally here! Portage Pet Supplies Plus will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 11 at 9:00 am. The community is invited to this event. Light refreshments will be served. Sales and Give-Away's will begin on April 12. Watch for upcoming promotional materials.

Memorial Service
Yogi Bear Jellystone Park

Yogi Bear would like to invite all veterans, their families and the families of fallen & wounded soldiers for a memorial service on Sunday May 25th at noon. Click Here for a printable flyer.
Reality Store
Purdue North Central

It's that time of year again! Purdue North Central is hosting their annual Reality Store at the Portage Middle Schools. If you have volunteered in the past you will be contacted soon. This program can only survive with the help of volunteers. The Reality Store will be held at Fegely Middle School May 22 from 7:30-12:30 and at Willowcreek Middle School on May 29 from 7:30-2:30. If you have not volunteered for this wonderful program in the past, and are interested in doing so, please contact the Chamber office at 219-762-3300.