Events for the month of September 2012 in Porter County
Animal
 | Fall Festival Horse Show - 09/15/2012 - 09/16/2012 Annual Fall Festival Horse Show. |
 | Llama Showcase - 09/29/2012 - 09/30/2012 A llama showcase exhibition. |
Arts and Crafts
 | Crafts with Ronnie - 09/18/2012 - 12/20/2012 Crafts with Ronnie for kids in grades 4-6 at Hageman Library. |
 | Origami Club - 09/29/2012 Origami Club takes place monthly at Thomas Library. |
Art Exhibits
 | Book signing: "Talking Landscapes: The Indiana Dunes." - 09/08/2012 Northwest Indiana native Paula McHugh will sign copies of her book, "Talking Landscapes: The Indiana Dunes." |
 | Celebration of the Arts - 09/15/2012 - 09/16/2012 "A really cool established art fair in a wooded setting." |
Community
 | Banned Books Week at Westchester Public Library - 09/30/2012 - 10/06/2012 Banned Books Week will be celebrated with a display of banned books at both Thomas Library and Hageman Library |
 | Elite Young Writer's Club - 09/24/2012 - 10/08/2012 Grades 4-8 register now for the Elite Young Writer's Club at Hageman Library. |
 | Family Game Night - 09/07/2012 Family Game Night is a relaxing evening at Thomas Library. |
 | Friday Night at the Movies: Hunger Games - 09/14/2012 - 05/10/2013 Friday Night at the Movies takes place the second Friday of each month from September-May. |
 | Lego Club - 09/14/2012 Lego Club is a monthly activity for kids at Thomas Library. |
 | Social Networking Class at Thomas Library - 09/26/2012 Bits & Bytes computer classes are available at Thomas Library. |
Educational
 | College Planning 101 - 09/17/2012 Navigating the college admissions process is not always easy. |
 | It's a Girl's World Science Club at Hageman Library - 07/12/2012 - 09/27/2012 A science club for girls in grades 4-6. |
 | Medicare 101 - 09/13/2012 Medicare overview at Thomas Library. |
 | Plant Problem Sleuthing - 09/15/2012 Learn to diagnose your plants' problems and where to find more information on what's bugging them. |
 | Spill Journaling and Creative Writing - 09/12/2012 - 09/19/2012 Spill Journaling for Young Adults takes place in two sessions at Thomas Library. |
Environment / Nature
 | Donor Appreciation Day - 09/08/2012 Donor Appreciation Hike and Luncheon at John M. Coulter Nature Preserve. Bringing Nature Home Individual Awards Saturday — September 8, 2012 9:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m. Please RSVP by September 5th with the numb |
 | Volunteering at Kankakee Sands - 09/13/2012 - 11/29/2012 Come join staff and volunteers for a morning of volunteering on the prairies of Kankakee Sands. |
Exhibits
 | Girl Scouts: A 100th Anniversary Display - 09/05/2012 - 09/16/2012 Celebrate the Girl Scouts' centennial with a visit to the Westchester Township History Museum. |
 | Tractor Pull - 09/02/2012 Old-fashioned tractor pull. Come out and join the fun! |
Fairs
 | Valparaiso Popcorn Festival - 09/08/2012 The Valparaiso Popcorn Festival is located in beautiful downtown Valparaiso. |
 | Wizard of Oz Festival - 09/14/2012 - 09/16/2012 Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Chesterton for the largest celebration of MGM’s classic Wizard of Oz. |
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
 | 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. |
 | Pines Supper Club - 09/15/2012 Pines Village will turn Porter County Expo Center into a supper club as a fund raiser for their emergency shelter for older adults. |
 | Tailgate Chili Challenge - 09/21/2012 Held in the Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce parking lot, the Chili Challenge takes place just prior to the CHS Homecoming Parade. |
 | Taste of Duneland - 09/01/2012 The 5th annual Taste of Duneland will highlight the many cuisines in the Duneland area. |
Historical
 | Fall Harvest Festival - 09/28/2012 - 09/30/2012 Demonstration of farming in the early 1900’s with steam and gas powered equipment. |
 | History Comes Alive! - 09/08/2012 - 09/09/2012 An entire weekend of history themed programming at Indiana Dunes State Park. |
 | The Gettysburg Campaign - 09/20/2012 Thomas Murphy will present a program about the Gettysburg Campaign and the Indiana regiments involved. |
 | Wolf Mansion Tours - 04/27/2012 - 12/23/2012 Wolf Mansion Victorian Italianate, built in 1875, is listed on the national historic register. |
Holiday
 | 9/11 Tribute Concert - 09/11/2012 The Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy is hosting a free concert on Sept. 11, 2012. |
Performing Arts
 | SHOUT! The Mod Musical - 09/28/2012 - 10/07/2012 From cover-to-cover SHOUT! Travels in time from 1960 to 1970 chronicling the dawning liberation of women. |
 | The Music of Frank Loesser - 09/19/2012 You may or may not have heard of this man, but you have most definitely heard of his music! Loesser will leave you wanting more! |
Sporting Events Participant
 | Popcorn Panic Run/Walk - 09/08/2012 The Popcorn Panic is a 5 mile run or 5 mile walk that is running for the 34th year. Held in conjunction with the Popcorn Festival. |
 | Salmon Slam Fishing Tournament - 09/15/2012 The Salmon Slam is set for Sept. 15 with a big bump in payouts thanks to the city of Portage. |
