Portage Press: January 9, 2013

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Scholarships Offered
Members Advantage Credit Union
Members Advantage Credit Union is offering two $1,000 scholarships in 2014 for graduating high school seniors and college freshman and sophomores enrolled in a college, university, or trade school. Deadline is February 28, 2014.
https://www.macuonline.org/advantages-scholarships.htm
Contact Person Frank Beachnau
Website www.macuonline.org
Phone 877-874-6943
Email fbeachnau@macuonline.org

Master Recycler/Composter Program
Recycling & Waste Reduction District
Learn about reducing waste, recycling, household hazardous waste, composting and more by participating in the brand-new Master Recycler/Composter program. The eight-week, in-depth course will feature guest speakers and field trips that will help students gain waste reduction knowledge beyond the blue bin.
The program is available to Porter County residents and those who work in the county from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 5 through March 26, in the meeting room at the Porter County Sheriff's Department, 2755 State Rd. 49, Valparaiso.
Registration is still available on the District's website, www.ItMeansTheWorld.org.

Chamber Luncheon January 16
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Cake Decorating Class
Party Masters
Party Masters of Northwest Indiana is offering its professional Cake Decorating class on Saturdays during the month of January. Now you can learn to master the art of cake decorating. The cost of the class is $45 and covers all 4 sessions. Participants can purchase decoration kit from the store.
Contact Person Party Masters
Website www.partymasters.net
Phone 2198419451
Email partymasters@comcast.net

"Pamper Me" BINGO
Miller's Senior Living Community
On Tuesday, January 14 at 1:30pm. play BINGO and win items that pamper and flatter you. Lotions, soaps, fragrances, nail polish and more prizes will be offered at this event. The public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited and seats fill up fast, so call Gwen Kiser at (219) 764-0628 to reserve a seat. Miller's Senior Living Community is located at 5911 Lute Rd. Portage, IN 46368

"Fad Diets: A Quick Fix to a Diet Disaster"
Porter Regional Hospital
Porter Regional Hospital will present "Fad Diets: A Quick Fix or Diet Disaster?" at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14 in the Community Room at Porter Regional Hospital. If you are thinking about going gluten-free, eliminating dairy from your day, or if the Paleo Diet has you curious, join Clinical Registered Dietitian Mindy McConnell as she discusses the ins and outs of these latest trends in dieting. To register, call 1-800-541-1861.
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