Portage Chamber of Commerce: First of Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days Of Summer

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Franciscan WorkingWell
Franciscan ExpressCare

The Sisters of St. Francis together with Franciscan WorkingWell and ExpressCare cordially invite you to a Blessing Dedication of one of their newest locations in Portage at 3325 Willowcreek Road, Thursday, June 19 from 4-7pm. After the Blessing please join them for a Business After Hours reception. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by June 16 to 1-800-931-3322.

CareEXPRESS Urgent Care Centers Offer $25 Sports Physicals
Porter Regional Hospital

Porter Regional Hospital's CareEXPRESS Urgent Care Centers are offering $25 sports physicals from 9 am to 9 pm, seven days a week at all three Porter County locations -- Porter's Chesterton Medical Campus in Chesterton, in Portage Hospital and at 809 LaPorte Avenue in Valparaiso.

Contact Person Karen Keltner
Website porterhealth.com
Phone 219-983-8630
Email karen.keltner@porterhealth.com

Smiles for Life
Smile Brightly-Dr. Laura Hannon

Last stretch of the Smiles for Life campaign at the office of Dr. Laura K. Hannon.
All donations need to be made by June 30th.
Help us help Hannah's Hope!
All community members are welcome!

Contact Karol at 219-763-6646 or
Email patientcare@smilebrightly.com

Buzz Points
Members Advantage Credit Union

How can Buzz Points help your business? Customers spend money using their debit card. Buzz Points identifies their spending habits. Buzz Points then markets to your competitor's customers through our website, email, and Facebook. Click Here to learn more.

How can Buzz Points help you make the most out of your debit card shopping? Get rewarded for everyday spending! Click Here to learn more.

New Superintendent
Portage Township Schools

Please join the Portage Township School Administration for the announcement of and reception for the New Superintendent of Portage Township Schools. We are anxiously awaiting the announcement on Monday, June 30, 2014 at 5:30 in the evening at Portage High School in the East Commons area and hope that you can join us to welcome this person to the Portage Community. Click here for a printable invitation.

Certificate of Excellence
Hampton Inn Portage, IN

TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel and guest review website has honored 14 hotels managed by Good Hospitality Services based out of Valparaiso, IN with their 2014 Certificate of Excellence awards. We would like to congratulate Hampton Inn Portage, IN for being one of the 14 and for being among the top 10% of hotels reviewed from around the world.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Recycling & Waste Reduction District

Porter County residents can safely dispose of products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 12, 2014 at Westchester Intermediate School, 1050 S. 5th St., Chesterton.

Contact Person Donna Stuckert
Website www.ItMeansTheWorld.org
Phone 219-465-3819
Email dstuckert@itmeanstheworld.org

Master Recycler Program
Recycling & Waste Reduction District

Porter County residents and those who work in the county are invited to participate in the fall Master Recycler Program take their waste prevention knowledge to the next level. Eight-week program features guest speakers and field trips. Sept. 11, 2014. Register online.

Contact Person Donna Stuckert
Website www.ItMeansTheWorld.org
Phone 219-465-3819
Email dstuckert@itmeanstheworld.org

Symposium
The Times

Wednesday, June 25th is The Times 7th annual Diversity & Inclusion Symposium. As always, we have two great speakers lined up as well as an interactive panel discussion scheduled. Click here for a detailed flyer.

Homeland Security Speaker
Morse Communication

Morse Communications invites you to a seminar to a free seminar on the topic of Communication at Islamorada Fish Company on June 25 from 10:00-10:30 Registration- Presentations 10:30/12:00 Lunch Served. Role of Communication infrastructure, Awareness, Knowing who to contact, Information Sharing, Security force. Click Here for a printable flyer for more information. Please RSVP if you are going to attend this event.

Smart IRA Solutions
Edward Jones Investments
Come learn about smart IRA Solutions

Please join host Michael Palella from Edward Jones Investments on Wednesday, June 25 at NOON at Islamorada Fish Company Restaurant located inside Bass Pro Shop. Learn how to avoid 12 common IRA planning mistakes investors make. You will walk away with a clear and effective plan for pursuing retirement. Contact Michael Palella at 219-762-4978.

Headlock on Hunger benefiting the Portage Food Pantry
Texas Roadhouse
Event Date July 20, 2014

Come in today and donate money for the Portage Food Pantry. If you donate at least $5 you will get a free Blossom card valued at $4.99 for your next visit. On July 20 we will have a Motorcycle ride $20/bike 9am start at the restaurant. Wrestling event at 6pm main event Rhino vs Al Snow in a cage match. Click here for printable flyer.

Contact Person DOUGLAS GILTRAP
Website http://www.texasroadhouse.com/
Phone 219-762-5900
Email STORE_PORTAGEIN@TEXASROADHOUSE.COM

Portage Night with the RailCats
Portage Chamber of Commerce

On August 6th the Gary SouthShore RailCats will be hosting a Portage Night. The game will begin at 7:10 vs the Lincoln Saltdogs. All tickets are in box seat section 104 value at $10. The Chamber will be selling these tickets for $7.00 at the Chamber office. Check or Cash ONLY. First Come - First Serve seats. JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF FUN AT THE BALLPARK!