Gatherings

Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 6:00 pm Join close to 200 people from the Portage community to enjoy America's favorite past-time with fireworks after the game! Box seat tickets available for only $7! Tickets are on a first come, first serve basis at the...

Saturday, July 17, 2010 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Admission is free. There will be trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Call 219.926.7912 to register. Hot dogs, chips, pop, and baked goods will be available for purchase. There will also be a rummage...

The Northwest Indiana Parrothead Club will celebrate its 10th birthday with a party on July 17 at the Valparaiso National Guard Armory, 1502 Linwood Avenue, Valparaiso. All proceeds from the event will support Opportunity Enterprises’ OE Lakeside...

Imagine you're going to Disney World in Orlando, Florida for the day. You pack all the stuff up, the rest of the family gets in the car with you (if you weren't fortunate enough to stay at one of the resort hotels), and you get hyped for your big day...

If you were at the Pride in Portage Independence Day Parade on Saturday, July 3, 2010, you were probably at least a little worn out. After all, there were 106 floats or "units" that lasted over two hours with candy being thrown at you, music blaring,...

Today was the Pride in Portage Independence Day Parade, and honestly, it was one of the nicest parades I have ever been to, anywhere. Not just this summer, but any I have ever gone to ever. Not because of the size of the groups that were...

Residents from Portage and the surrounding areas gathered to enjoy a weekend of fun at the Countryside Historical Festival on Saturday June 19 and Sunday June 20. The 23rd annual festival featured just about everything you could think of.  There...

The Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the second annual Fireworks on the Lakefront, July 2nd 2010, at the Indiana Dunes State Park. This event will be hosted by The Town of Porter with support as well from the municipalities...

The Chamber is planning on participating in the Portage Independence Day Parade on Saturday, July 3rd, at 11:00 am. We are in need of donations of either candy (non-melting) or flags. If you can help us out, please drop off a bag or two at the...

Saturday, July 3, 2010 Parade starts at 11:00 am. Vendors will be available at 5 pm, followed by a performance by Blue Plate Special at 6 pm and fireworks at dusk. All festivities are held at Trumble Field, located at 5962 Central Ave. For more...