Hear Smooth Jazz on keyboards by Grammy Contender & composer Keenan Baxter. Linens, furniture and subdued lighting enhance the BRAND new upscale atmosphere. Though the Dining Room is still beloved for the seafood and steak menus are complete with 12- and 16-ounce cuts, also shrimp de jonghe, scallops, salmon, each individually or as part of the seafood Combination. Bar menu features before-and-after dinner cocktails and 26 carefully selected wines, including dessert wines. There are smoking and non smoking areas, and reservations are recommended for weekends. Appetizers average $4-6 and steak entries range from $16 to $21. Over 125 different kinds of Martinis, 219-464-0801.

Thursday, July 10
Healthy Aging Presentation
10:30 a.m., Friendship Center
1005 Campbell Street
Porter County Aging & Community Services will host a presentation on “HEALTHY AGING” by Theresa Hansen, ACSW, LCSW, DCSW. This program will discuss positive thinking and ways to keep your mind, body, and spirit in shape. There is no charge for this presentation and it is open to the public. If interested, lease RSVP to Melissa Benefiel at Porter County Aging & Community Services at (219) 263-8300.

Thursday, July 10
Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County 28th Annual Golf Outing
Forest Park Golf Course, Valparaiso
This outing will benefit the more than 5,300 Porter County youth who are members Duneland, Portage, South Haven, and Valparaiso Boys & Girls Club plus the KidStop before and after school child care program. The event includes raffles, course betting opportunities and prizes plus lunch and dinner for all. Multiple sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Beth Claxton, Director of Special Events for more information, (219) 464-7282 ext. 235 or bclaxton@bgcpoco.org

Thursday July 10
Jazz at Martini’s
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
1004 Calumet Ave
Hear Smooth Jazz on keyboards by Grammy Contender & composer Keenan Baxter. Linens, furniture and subdued lighting enhance the BRAND new upscale atmosphere. Though the Dining Room is still beloved for the seafood and steak menus are complete with 12- and 16-ounce cuts, also shrimp de jonghe, scallops, salmon, each individually or as part of the seafood Combination. Bar menu features before-and-after dinner cocktails and 26 carefully selected wines, including dessert wines. There are smoking and non smoking areas, and reservations are recommended for weekends. Appetizers average $4-6 and steak entries range from $16 to $21. Over 125 different kinds of Martinis, 219-464-0801.

Saturday, July 12
NWI International Music Festival
2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunset Hill County Park
Music and dance from around the world celebrating the unique diversity of Northwest Indiana. Top-notch entertainment, food and beer gardens. Call (219) 465-5209 for more information or www.porterco.org

Monday, July 14
City Council
City Hall, 166 Lincolnway, Valparaiso. Call (219) 462-1161 for additional information

Thursday July 17
Jazz at Martini’s
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
1004 Calumet Ave
Hear Smooth Jazz on keyboards by Grammy Contender & composer Keenan Baxter. Linens, furniture and subdued lighting enhance the BRAND new upscale atmosphere. Though the Dining Room is still beloved for the seafood and steak menus are complete with 12- and 16-ounce cuts, also shrimp de jonghe, scallops, salmon, each individually or as part of the seafood Combination. Bar menu features before-and-after dinner cocktails and 26 carefully selected wines, including dessert wines. There are smoking and non smoking areas, and reservations are recommended for weekends. Appetizers average $4-6 and steak entries range from $16 to $21. Over 125 different kinds of Martinis, 219-464-0801.

Thursday, July 17
Historic Preservation Commission
7:00 p.m.
Historic Preservation Commission meets the third Thursday of every month at the City Council Chambers, 166 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, and the meetings are open to the public. Call (219) 462-1161 for additional information.

The Collings Foundation's "Wings of Freedom Tour" of the WWII B-17G Flying Fortress, B-24J Liberator, B-25J Mitchell and for the first time ever a TP-51C Mustang will offer rides and tours from 2 to 5 p.m. July 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 22 and 10 a.m. to noon July 23 at the Porter County Municipal Airport Terminal, 4207 Murvihill Road. Tours cost $12 for adults and $6 for children. B-17 and B-24 rides are $425 donation per person, and B-25 rides are $325 or $400 donation per person depending on position. P-51 flights are $2,200 for 30 minutes and $3,200 for 1 hour. All donations are tax deductible. WWII Veterans are encouraged to attend. FYI: Call (800) 568-8924 or go to www.cfdn.org

Tuesday, July 22
Presentation on Alzheimer’s resources in Northwest Indiana
10:00 a.m., Friendship Center
1005 Campbell Street
Porter County Aging & Community Services will host a presentation on the “Alzheimer’s Resources in Northwest Indiana.” Sarah Floyd, the Community Services Liaison for the Alzheimer’s Association, will discuss the resources available in Northwest Indiana through the Alzheimer’s Association and other agencies, how to know what type of help you need, and how the Association supports caregivers and people suffering from Alzheimer’s and related dementia. This is a great program for seniors and/or caregivers for those suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s. There is no charge for this presentation and it is open to the public. If interested, you must RSVP to Melissa Benefiel at Porter County Aging & Community Services at (219) 263-8300.

Thursday, July 24
Jazz at Martini’s
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
1004 Calumet Ave
Hear Smooth Jazz on keyboards by Grammy Contender & composer Keenan Baxter. Linens, furniture and subdued lighting enhance the BRAND new upscale atmosphere. Though the Dining Room is still beloved for the seafood and steak menus are complete with 12- and 16-ounce cuts, also shrimp de jonghe, scallops, salmon, each individually or as part of the seafood Combination. Bar menu features before-and-after dinner cocktails and 26 carefully selected wines, including dessert wines. There are smoking and non smoking areas, and reservations are recommended for weekends. Appetizers average $4-6 and steak entries range from $16 to $21. Over 125 different kinds of Martinis, 219-464-0801.

Monday, July 28
City Council
City Hall, 166 Lincolnway, Valparaiso. Call (219) 462-1161 for additional information

Thursday, July 31
Jazz at Martini’s
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
1004 Calumet Ave
Hear Smooth Jazz on keyboards by Grammy Contender & composer Keenan Baxter. Linens, furniture and subdued lighting enhance the BRAND new upscale atmosphere. Though the Dining Room is still beloved for the seafood and steak menus are complete with 12- and 16-ounce cuts, also shrimp de jonghe, scallops, salmon, each individually or as part of the seafood Combination. Bar menu features before-and-after dinner cocktails and 26 carefully selected wines, including dessert wines. There are smoking and non smoking areas, and reservations are recommended for weekends. Appetizers average $4-6 and steak entries range from $16 to $21. Over 125 different kinds of Martinis, 219-464-0801.