Portage Press: October 2, 2013

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Welcome to Portage Press! The Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce hopes you enjoy our new weekly e-communication just for chamber members! Submit your newsworthy entries for FREE every Friday for our Wednesday blast to the entire membership!

Simply fill out the events form on our Contact Us page of our website. www.portageinchamber.com

Gabriel's Horn Fundraiser
Portage Chamber's Partnership
The Portage Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a partnership with Gabriel's Horn for a fundraiser to support the great role this organization has in our community.
A wine tasting event with great food and a silent auction is set for October 24th from 5:30-8:30pm at Woodland Park's Sycamore Room.
As chamber members you have the opportunity to make this event a success through your attendance or the donation of an item for auction. No item is too small or too large. Your business can be showcased in the event's program. Click here for details.
Our chamber has been a positive partner to many organizations over the last few years and with your help this organization will benefit as so many others have all ready benefited.
Don't forget Gabriel's Horn is also a Portage Chamber of Commerce Member. Tickets are available at the Chamber office for $30 advanced purchase. For more information call Mignon Kennedy 219-242-2799.

Caregiver Support Group
Miller's Senior Living Community
Saturday, October 12-10:00 a.m.
The Caregiver Support Group provides information in a supportive environment where caregivers can share problems, ideas and successful solutions. The public is invited to this FREE meeting. Refreshments will be served. This ongoing Caregiver Support Group meets on the second Saturday of each month at 10AM at Miller's Senior Living Community at 5911 Lute Rd.

No October Portage Chamber Luncheon
Due to two date conflicts in October - there will be no Chamber Luncheon for the month of October.
Do Mark your calendars for Chamber Network Night at the Valpo Expo on October 17th and the Gabriel's Horn wine tasting event on October 24th.

Portage Chamber
Members Reward Program
The Portage Chamber is revitalizing its Members Reward Program, which is described below. Please call Nancy at the Chamber office at 762-3300 if you would like to participate or if you have any questions. Click here for details of the members reward program.

Corporate Wellness Offerings at New Occupational Medicine Clinic
Porter Regional Hospital
Porter Regional Hospital recently opened a new Health At Work corporate occupational and wellness clinic at 809 LaPorte Ave. in Valparaiso. The new clinic is the next step in the growth of the hospital's new corporate wellness program. To learn more call 219-263-7200 or visit www.porterhealth.com
Contact Person Karen Keltner
Phone 219-983-8630
Email karen.keltner@porterhealth.com

Annual Fall Dinner and Recognition Ceremony
A Salute to the Veterans and the City of Portage
Portage Chamber of Commerce
Invitations are in the mail for the Chamber's Fall Banquet taking place at Woodland Park on November 9 at 6:00 pm. Please RSVP for a great evening by October 31, 2013.

Vera Bradley Bingo/Holiday Open House
Rittenhouse of Portage
Join Rittenhouse on Saturday November 9 from 1-3pm
20 games of Bingo. Prizes will be Vera Bradley items. Tickets $20/advance;$25/door. If your not intersted in Bingo come browse the vendor booths to do some Holiday shopping. Open to the public. All proceeds are donated to Alzheimer's Associaton.
Contact Person Judy Kukelka
Website www.rittenhousesl.com
Phone 219-764-2900
Email jkukelka@rittenhousesl.com

Continuing Education Scholarships
Hobart Epsilon Zeta Chapter of Kappa, Kappa, Kappa, Inc.
is currently accepting applications for two CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS. Two $1500.00 scholarships will be awarded at their annual luncheon and fundraiser on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at Avalon Manor, Hobart.
To qualify, applicants must have a high school diploma and be returning to further their education after at least a 5-year absence. Applicants should be well rounded individuals active in their communities.
Please contact Denise Mann at denisemann53@aol.com for an application. Please send your name, phone number and mailing and email addresses when requesting the application. All applications must be postmarked by October 14, 2013.

Last 2013 Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Recycling and Wast Reduction District
Porter County residents can dispose of products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26, at the old, closed Pine Elementary School, 1594 N. 500 E.
Contact Person Jeannie McCall
Website www.ItMeansTheWorld.org
Phone 219-465-3694
Email info@ItMeansTheWorld.org

Portage Community Business Night (PCBN)
Portage Chamber of Commerce
It's that time of year again! Time to start planning for the Chamber's largest event, the PCBN. Those interested in helping with the 2014 PCBN, which will take place in April 2014, please contact Nancy Simpson at the Chamber office, 219-762-3300 or e-mail nsimpson@portageinchamber.com.

GIVE DAY Returns
Porter County Community Foundation
The Porter County Community Foundation, in partnership with The Times Media Company, brings back GIVE Day on November 7. This year GIVE Day will have a different focus - it will benefit kids! Your gift will help improve literacy, healthcare, safety, and quality of life for local youth.
Contact Person Carol Costakis
Website www.portercountygiveday.org
Phone 219.465.0294
Email info@portercountyfoundation.org

Harvest Festival
Woodland Park
Come celebrate the pleasures of fall at the Free Fine Arts Fair, Harvest Festival October 5 and 6. Click here for PDF flyer. Music, Wine, Cheese and Fun!
Contact Person Pam Passera-762-1675

Dietary Supplements "To Use or Not to Use?"
Porter Regional Hospital
One day you read this "new supplement" is the greatest, and the next day you read just the opposite. So do you take it or not? Join Dr. Crystal Tuncay to learn the truth behind dietary supplement claims. 6 pm Tuesday, Oct. 8 at Porter Regional Hospital. To register, call 1-800-541-1861.
Contact Person Karen Keltner
Website www.porterhealth.com
Phone 219-983-8630
Email karen.keltner@porterhealth.com

Technology Summit
NWIndianaLife and South Shore CVA
Do you feel unplugged? Are you cached out and ready to defrag? Opt-out of a day in the day office and surf on over to the Indiana Welcome Center to get the 411 at a technology summit where we will discuss going mobile, digital marketing, search engine optimization and more! 8am - 3pm on October 8, 2013. Indiana Welcome Center: 7770 Corinne Drive, Hammond, IN 46323 Contact: Luke Weinman IV at 219-554-2225.
www.southshorecva.com/tech
luke@southshorecva.com

Lymphedema Seminar
St. Mary Medical Center
The Lymphedema Seminar is for all breast cancer survivors. Join Bonnie Wolfe, OTR, CHT, for this two hour seminar to learn the tools you need to recognize early warning signs of Lymphedema.
October 24, 2013
Noon: Valparaiso Health Center
4 pm: St. Mary Medical Center
FREE. Register by calling 219-759-2753.
Contact Person Jane Powers
Website www.comhs.org
Phone 219-947-6041
Email jcpowers@comhs.org

Ribbon Cutting/Business After Hours
1st Source Bank
First Source will showcase their newly remodeled facility at an open house on October 30 from 4:30-6:30pm with Ribbon Cutting at 5:00pm. Join us for this open to the public event. Click here for more details.

Elvis Fantasy Fest
Woodland Park
Elvis Fan??? Stop by the Elvis Fantasy Fest October 11-13 if you want to see something spectacular! Click here to read the press release with all the details.

Ballet Folklorico
Oct. 12, 2013
Ballet Folklorico will be holding their 2nd annual Fiesta Folklorico program on Oct. 12 at the Portage High School. Purchase tickets at the door or in advance by calling Marissela Lynch at 331-5132. Advance tickets can also be purchased at Portage and Chesterton El Cantarito restaurants. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

HealtheACCESS
New Location
HealtheACCESS Clinics, an urgent care, primary care, wellness and occupational health services organization - now a division of Franciscan Alliance - serves Portage at two convenient locations: Port of Indiana, 6615 S. Boundary Rd., Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm and at 3325 Willowcreek Rd., Mon-Sat, 8am-6pm Please contact Gail Mathews at 219-476-6573 with questions or e-mail gail.mathews@FranciscanAlliance.org www.FranciscanAlliance.org

MidWeek Mingle
Topperz-October 23-4:00-6:00pm
Build business through socializing and friendships, through gatherings every 4th Wednesday of the month. Come out, relax and unwind with friends in a casual atmosphere. Bring your business cards! Call the Chamber office at 219-762-3300 to RSVP.

8th Annual Financial Literacy Fair for Educators
Centier Bank
8:30am-3pm October 16, 2013
600 E 84th Ave Merrillville
*Free Registration
*Financial Literacy presentations that can be implemented directly in classrooms
*Opportunities for one-on-one conversations regarding new and existing programs
*$50 to the 1st 10 schools to help defray substitute costs
Dian Reyome www.centier.com (219)755-6140 dreyome@centier.com

Chamber Network Night is coming October 17, 2013. Space is currently sold out! Mark this great event on your calendar!

Rise and Shine Portage Seminars
1st Wed of the month
Portage Chamber
November 6 at 9 am. A representative from WorkOne will be speaking on the topic of Business Assistance Programs for those in the Portage Community. The event will take place at the Portage University Center on Central Ave. For more info call the Chamber office at 219-762-3300.

Upcoming Chamber Happenings
October 5 10:00 am - 5:00 pm - Harvest Festival Woodland Park
October 6 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Harvest Festival Woodland Park
October 17 Chamber Network Night - Porter County Expo Center
October 23 4:00 - 6:00 pm MidWeek Mingle 4:00 - 6:00 pm Topperz Restaurant, Rte 6, Portage
October 24th 5:30 - 8:30 pm Gabriel's Horn Wine Tasting Event & Silent Auction-Tickets available at the Chamber
November 6th 9:00am - Rise and Shine, WorkOne presenting Business Assistance Programs at Portage University Center
November 9th 6:00 pm - Annual Awards and Recognition Banquet

Help spread the word about our new email marketing benefit to Portage Chamber members. Go to Contact Us on our website and complete the Event Form to submit your entry. Entries should be in by end of business every Friday to be included on the next Wednesday's newsletter.

Thank you for continued support of the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce.