๐ฑ Boating Safety Class, Boat America and 11 more events
Porter, Indiana Patch AM: a 3 min readMorning Porter! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. โ๏ธ๏ธ
Coming up on the calendar:
- Police Commission at Chesterton Police Station
- Boating Safety Class, Boat America at B & E Marine Inc.
Today's riddle: I Am not animal, vegetable, or mineral. I donโt eat, but need to be fed regularly to stay alive. What am I? ๐ค (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Variable clouds with a shower, with a high of 63 and low of 48 degrees.
- Saturday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 66, low: 45.
- Sunday: A shower in the a.m.; cloudy, with a high of 57 and low of 42 degrees.
๐ธ Around Porter
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Upcoming Events in
Porter
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Police Commission โ
Chesterton Police Station, 791 Broadway, Chesterton
5:00 pm -
Boating Safety Class, Boat America โ
B & E Marine Inc., 31 Lake Shore Dr, Michigan City
9:00 am
Thursday May 14
Saturday May 16
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๐ Events Nearby
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Woodcock Wander (Porter County) โ
Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 N 25 E, Chesterton
8:00 pm -
Disco in the Dunes โ
Indiana Dunes National Park
11:00 am -
ฤe la Dunoj: Biciklo + Pikniko โ
Indiana Dunes National Park
11:00 am -
Preschool Pop-In: Birds, Wings + Things โ
Chesterton Art Center, 115 S 4th St, Chesterton
9:00 am -
Sustainability Commission โ
Chesterton, IN Calendar, Chesterton Town Hall: Council Chambers 726 Broadway, Chesterton
6:00 pm -
LMS Orchestras Concert
Liberty Gym
7:30 pm -
Redevelopment Commission โ
Burns Harbor, IN Calendar Burns Harbor, IN 46304
6:00 pm -
Board of Metro Police Commissioners โ
Burns Harbor, IN Calendar, 1240 North Boo Road, Burns Harbor
6:30 pm -
Town Council โ
Burns Harbor, IN Calendar Burns Harbor, IN 46304
7:00 pm -
NWI Dental Study Club Meeting โ
1008 Broadway Ave, Chesterton
11:00 pm
Friday May 8
Saturday May 9
Tuesday May 12
Wednesday May 13
Wednesday May 20
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๐ฌ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello!
Iโm looking for recommendations for someone to replace my brake pads and possibly rotors. Please? (Nextdoor Porter Cove) - Does anyone have advice on what water softener company is a good investment at a reasonable price?
I have city water and break out, plus it leaves residue on shower wall and clothes. (Nextdoor North Porter)
๐ Nearby News
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Valparaiso
- Ivy Tech Community College Celebrates Commencement May 7th (wimsradio.com)
- Brickner, Nelson pull ahead for ballot spots for Porter County Commissioner (chicagotribune.com)
- The Team Behind Award-Winning Mirra Brings Coastal Cuisine to the Loop (eater.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Fire (Thank you Steve H. for sending it in!)
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