Events for the month of June 2012 in Porter County
Animal
 | Popcorn Cluster Dog Shows - 06/20/2012 - 06/24/2012 Five days of dog shows with over 150 breeds. Confirmation and performance competitions. Only pre-registered dogs are allowed. |
 | Summer Fling Horse Show - 06/01/2012 - 06/03/2012 Everything for the horse enthusiast. |
Arts and Crafts
 | Fairy Garden Demonstration at Thomas Library - 06/27/2012 Learn how to create a unique fairy garden that can be updated and decorated all year round. |
 | Gabe's World for Adults - 06/19/2012 Adults now have the opportunity to enter Gabe's World of unusual creature crafts at Thomas Library in Chesterton. |
 | Gabe's World for Young Adults - 06/13/2012 - 06/21/2012 Gabe's world is a unique craft series for young adults (grades 6-12). |
 | Jewelry Making Demonstration - 06/24/2012 The Beverly Shores Historical Museum and Gallery is hosting a jewelry making demonstration and consultation by talented, local artist Wendy Marciniak. |
Community
 | Illiana Garden Railway Society - 06/23/2012 Eggs-actly on June 23, 2012 there will be a plethora of G- Scale model Eggliners zipping up and down. |
 | Mad About Mysteries Presents the Mysteries of Elizabeth George - 06/13/2012 Mad About Mysteries explores the writings of favorite mystery authors. |
 | Summer Outdoor Movies - 06/12/2012 - 07/31/2012 Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy outdoor movies under the stars! |
 | Summer Rhapsody Music Festival - 06/16/2012 - 08/26/2012 The event that opened the park last year is back and we've added 9 additional concerts to make this a summer long event! We will open the season with the Summer Rhapsody Festival Orchestra on Saturday, June 16 at 7pm with a tribute to American fi |
 | Valparaiso Community/University Band at Hawthorne Park - 06/13/2012 Westchester Public Library's summer concert series continues at Hawthorne Park in Porter with Valparaiso Community/University Band. |
 | Your Feet in the Sand, a Book in Your Hand: Summer Reading for Young Adults and Adults @ WPL - 06/10/2012 - 07/07/2012 Summer Reading at Westchester Public Library begins on June 10. The easiest reading program you'll ever be part of! |
Educational
 | Book Signing - 06/09/2012 Noted oncologist Dr. Carol Westbrook will answer questions and sign copies of her new book. |
 | Children's Calligraphy at Hageman Library - 06/19/2012 - 07/17/2012 Children in grades 4 and up are invited to Hageman Library to learn the beautiful art of Calligraphy. |
 | Conversational Spanish for Teens & Adults at Hageman Library - 06/18/2012 - 07/11/2012 Vivian Draves will teach a Spanish class for teens and adults at Hageman Library, Porter. |
 | Hola! Spanish for Grades 3-6 at Hageman Library - 06/06/2012 - 07/11/2012 An 8-week introductory Spanish program for kids in grades 3-6. |
 | Social Networking Class at Thomas Library - 06/28/2012 Bits and Bytes is a computer education series offered by Westchester Public Library, Chesterton. |
 | Summer Safety Fest - 06/15/2012 Hosted by Porter Police, Fire, Public Works & Parks Departments. |
Environment / Nature
 | Singing Sands Star Show - 06/23/2012 Star gazing from the Indiana Dunes State Park Beach Pavilion. |
Ethnic
 | Greek Festival - 06/15/2012 - 06/17/2012 Enjoy food, music, and drinks while sampling a wide array of delicacies. |
Farmers Markets
 | Chesterton's European Market - 05/05/2012 - 10/27/2012 Chesterton’s European Market provides a strong tradition of quality shopping and live entertainment within a festive community experience. |
 | Portage Community Farmer's Market - 06/03/2012 - 09/30/2012 The Portage Community Farmer's Market is a great place to buy fresh picked produce, breads, jams, jellies, hand made pastries and much more. |
 | Schoolhouse Shop Farmer's Market - 05/04/2012 - 10/06/2012 Labriola artisan bread, gourmet foods, gifts; candies, contemporary apparel at Dune Clothiers, cards & stationery, floral shop, toys & games, home accents, patio plate lunches. |
Food / Beverage
 | 9th Annual Summer Benefit - 06/02/2012 9th Annual Summer Benefit supporting the Shirley Heinze Land Trust at Sand Creek Country Club. |
 | Eat Up Wine Down - First Thursdays - 11/03/2011 - 12/06/2012 $5 Food and Drink Specials at Valpo Dining Restaurants the First Thursday of EVERY Month. |
 | Taltree Sixth Annual Gala - 06/08/2012 Taltree Arboretum & Gardens hosts its sixth annual fundraising Gala. |
Historical
 | Beaches and Resorts - 06/15/2012 - 08/15/2012 The Beverly Shores Historical Museum and Art Gallery will feature a new exhibit. |
 | Historical Festival - 06/23/2012 Portage Community Historical Society event. |
 | Tools Exhibit - 04/13/2012 - 07/22/2012 Porter County Museum's exhibit on all types of tools from the last two hundred years. |
 | Wolf Mansion Tours - 04/27/2012 - 12/23/2012 Wolf Mansion Victorian Italianate, built in 1875, is listed on the national historic register. |
Performing Arts
 | Brother of All - 05/25/2012 - 06/09/2012 Chicago Street Theatre is thrilled to share resident playwright Jim Henry's (The Angels of Lemons, Backwards in High Heels) latest work with audiences for the first time. |
 | Lunchtime Cabaret: Stephen Sondheim - 06/06/2012 Stephen Sondheim, a Broadway musical composer and lyricist is always pushing the envelope, redeveloping the ordinary, and stretching the mind of audiences. |
 | Music in the Park - 06/19/2012 - 08/27/2012 Music in the Park Concert Series. Come out to a free concert at Woodland Park starting June 17th and continuing every Tuesday till the end of August. |
 | OKLAHOMA! - 06/01/2012 - 06/10/2012 Rodgers & Hammerstein’s OKLAHOMA! Music by Richard Rodgers, book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein. Audience Requested! |
 | Portage Summer Music in the Park - 06/12/2012 - 08/28/2012 Summer Music in the Park will be presented each Tuesday night. |
 | Summer Bandstand Concert and Family Film Series - 06/08/2012 - 08/10/2012 An old-fashion concert series featuring a variety of traditional music, followed by a movie suitable for family viewing. |
Swap Meets
 | Huge Rummage Sale - 06/16/2012 Portage Community Historical Society event |
