12/08/2022
Photos from Portage Township School Corporation's post
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Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.
We meet every Tuesday at 8:00 am at Blueberry Hill Pancake House in Portage, IN
Operating as usual
12/06/2022
Santa Letter $10 Donation,
Back by popular demand Portage Kiwanis Santa letters!
12/05/2022
City of Portage’s Holiday Parade returns to massive success
Thank you Portage!
The Portage Holiday Parade returned to the city this year thanks to a partnership between the city and the Portage Kiwanis Club, and its success on Saturday ensures it won’t be going away again...
12/03/2022
Today's the day! Let the celebration begin!
Portage will herald in the holiday season with a full day of activities on Saturday, Dec. 3.
First, stop by Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Road for the Portage Department of Parks & Recreation annual Christmas Craft Show. The two-day event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Then, if you want to see the Big Guy arrive in style in Portage, the Santa's Parade of Toys, sponsored by the Portage Kiwanis kicks off at 4 p.m. at Central Avenue and Willowcreek Road. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be escorted to Founders Plaza. Don't forget to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots along the route or stuff the ambulance when you get to Founders with toys.
Following the parade, the Portage Event Partnership will host the tree lighting ceremony. They'll be some singing thanks to the Portage High School choir, hot cocoa and cookies along with a couple other surprises.
Finally, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be taking up temporary residency at the plaza to listen to the wishes and desires of all the youngsters there.
It is going to be a fun day, sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
Hope to see you there!
12/02/2022
Aurora Dental Wellness-Portage Indiana Thank you for sponsoring the city wide Toys for Tots Santa's parade of Toys. See you there!
12/01/2022
Another great local sponsor for our parade. Thank you Center Of Attention Hair Salon
11/30/2022
Thank you Portage First United Methodist Church for your support and community involvement. See you at the parade...4pm December 3rd
11/29/2022
Today during our meeting we made Christmas Cards for the Senior Living homes in Portage.
11/28/2022
Thank you Jamie Lewis and Edward Jones for your support. Still time to get in on the parade. Line up at 3:30 behind Willowcreek Middle School
11/26/2022
Santa's arrival is just a week away!
Portage will herald in the holiday season with a full day of activities on Saturday, Dec. 3.
First, stop by Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Road for the Portage Department of Parks & Recreation annual Christmas Craft Show. The two-day event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Then, if you want to see the Big Guy arrive in style in Portage, the Santa's Parade of Toys, sponsored by the Portage Kiwanis kicks off at 4 p.m. at Central Avenue and Willowcreek Road. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be escorted to Founders Plaza. Don't forget to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots along the route or stuff the ambulance when you get to Founders with toys.
Following the parade, the Portage Event Partnership will host the tree lighting ceremony. They'll be some singing thanks to the Portage High School choir, hot cocoa and cookies along with a couple other surprises.
Finally, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be taking up temporary residency at the plaza to listen to the wishes and desires of all the youngsters there.
It is going to be a fun day, sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
Hope to see you there!
11/22/2022
Thank you Horizon Bank for supporting our community
11/17/2022
Thank you Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce for Sponsoring the Igloo that will host Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Santa's Parade of Toys on December 3rd at 4:00
11/17/2022
Portage will herald in the holiday season with a full day of activities on Saturday, Dec. 3.
First, stop by Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Road for the Portage Department of Parks & Recreation annual Christmas Craft Show. The two-day event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Then, if you want to see the Big Guy arrive in style in Portage, the Santa's Parade of Toys, sponsored by the Portage Kiwanis kicks off at 4 p.m. at Central Avenue and Willowcreek Road. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be escorted to Founders Plaza. Don't forget to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots along the route or stuff the ambulance when you get to Founders with toys.
Following the parade, the Portage Event Partnership will host the tree lighting ceremony. They'll be some singing thanks to the Portage High School choir, hot cocoa and cookies along with a couple other surprises.
Finally, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be taking up temporary residency at the plaza to listen to the wishes and desires of all the youngsters there.
It is going to be a fun day, sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
Hope to see you there!
11/15/2022
Photos from Portage Indiana Government Page's post
11/08/2022
Photos from Portage Indiana Government Page's post
11/08/2022
Portage Kiwanis along with the Portage Exchange Club put on their first annual Veterans appreciation dinner on Saturday. It was a good turn out and a fun time. Thank you to all veterans for your service!
10/25/2022
Photos from Portage Kiwanis's post
10/25/2022
Photos from Portage Kiwanis's post
10/25/2022
Dictionary Project,
Today we put children names and labeled them for delivery. Every child in Portage Township School gets in one in the 3rd grade. We have give out over 9,000 over the years.
10/20/2022
We have over 100 people registered to attend the Regional Autism Training Event on Oct. 24 at Portage High School, but there is room for more who would like to learn about autism and how to interact with those on the spectrum.
Also a big THANK YOU to the Portage Kiwanis Club for donating to help defray the costs of putting on this program.
The Portage Township Autism Action Coalition, organized by Portage Township Trustee Brendan Clancy, and the Porter County Search and Rescue Team will host a Regional Autism Training from 8 a.m. to noon, Monday, Oct. 24 at Portage High School West auditorium.
Seats are still available for this important event.
Capt. Gerald Turning, a 25-year law enforcement veteran, father of an 18-year-old son on the spectrum and president of Blue Bridge Autism Training will present the free program.
The training will be open to law enforcement, emergency medical services personnel, educators and others who would like to learn more about identifying individuals on the spectrum, understanding sensory challenges, overcoming communication challenges and strategies for de-escalating situations from Porter, Lake and LaPorte counties.
Law enforcement agencies attending will also receive logins for one training for officers not able to attend the in person event. Quantities are limited.
Please see the flyer for additional information or visit bluebridgetraining.com to learn more about the organization.
Register at : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/403270080667
Please email [email protected] for additional information.
10/19/2022
It's coming! Mark the date on your calendars now!
10/19/2022
Operation Christmas Child,
Yesterday we assembled 500 box’s for Operation Christmas Child. The box’s will be filled and sent for shipping this Saturday. Thank you to all of you for the donations each year.
09/23/2022
Come join us for our Fire Prevention Open House!!! Meet your Portage firefighters, try on fire gear, spray a fire hose, take a tour of our newest station, and so much more. Hope to see you there!
09/20/2022
Speaker/Program:
Today we heard all about prescriptions and drug interactions from Dr. Lisa's husband Tai, a Pharmacist at the LaPorte Walmart. He pointed out than many prescriptions are cheaper on-line and to ask your local pharmacist questions as they have been trained more than most doctors regarding drug interactions and where you can get the best discounts.
09/20/2022
Happy Teacher getting her supplies from the Supply Closet.
09/13/2022
Portage Kiwanis Meeting:
Today the group assembled first aid kits in old medicine bottles to help with our Operation Christmas Child project. We meet Tuesday mornings each week at Blueberry Hill on Central Avenue.
08/19/2022
Another great project for our community. Thank you teachers for all you do. Have a great year!
07/28/2022
Porter County Fair:
Members were helping keep children safe by wrist-banding them to aid law enforcement if they become separated at the fair. We had a second group spreading the word about what we do to the public inside the Expo Center booth. The Porter Fair runs thru this Saturday night. Thank you the Porter County Central Communications E911 for allowing us to help today.
07/27/2022
Aurora Dental and Wellness Dr. Lisa presenting Portage Kiwanis with a donation in celebration of her Birthday this week.
Thank you and Happy Birthday Dr. Lisa
https://www.facebook.com/AuroraDentalWellness/
Aurora Dental Wellness
6515 Central Ave
Portage, IN 46368
219-762-7080
auroradentalwellness.net
06/19/2022
06/14/2022
Music Garden:
Portage Kiwanis today installed a Music Garden for the children at the Portage Township YMCA. Thank you to all those who donated items and took time to install them.
05/25/2022
Flower Planting,
Portage Kiwanis donated and planted flowers in all of the planters at the Portage Police and Portage Fire Department on Central Avenue. Nice work ladies!
05/24/2022
Last week we learned all about a To***co Education & Prevention Coalition Program for Porter County.
Our Speaker was Emily Carpenter: [email protected] 219-464-6571
She provided several handouts on how they are trying to educate everyone, but mainly kids about the dangers of Smoking and Va**ng, which many seem is safe compared to smoking...
Follow the link below for their main website with detailed information about them:
https://www.valpo.edu/tepc/
05/20/2022
Donation:
CEO Shannon Burhans accepting a donation for the Portage Township YMCA from Kiwanis President Patti Boyer.
05/15/2022
Safe Sleep for Infants
05/13/2022
Great event Aurora Dental Wellness-Portage Indiana thanks for inviting us
05/13/2022
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What a wonderful time Saturday welcoming in the holiday season to the City of Portage.
The weather was brisk, but the cocoa was hot.
Thanks you Portage Kiwanis for hosting the Santa's Parade of Toys and the Portage Event Partnership for hosting the tree lighting service.
Thanks too to the Salvation Army of Porter County for helping serve the hot cocoa and cookies and to the Portage High School choir for singing a couple of holiday tunes to get us into the spirit.
A big thank you to everyone who brought a toy for the Toys for Tots campaign to make the season brighter.
And, thanks to all the parade participants and city services who made the event a success.
It was a wonderful way for the community to come together and herald in the holiday season.
The weather was brisk, but the cocoa was hot.
Thanks you Portage Kiwanis for hosting the Santa's Parade of Toys and the Portage Event Partnership for hosting the tree lighting service.
Thanks too to the Salvation Army of Porter County for helping serve the hot cocoa and cookies and to the Portage High School choir for singing a couple of holiday tunes to get us into the spirit.
A big thank you to everyone who brought a toy for the Toys for Tots campaign to make the season brighter.
And, thanks to all the parade participants and city services who made the event a success.
It was a wonderful way for the community to come together and herald in the holiday season.
Today's the day! Let the celebration begin!
Portage will herald in the holiday season with a full day of activities on Saturday, Dec. 3.
First, stop by Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Road for the Portage Department of Parks & Recreation annual Christmas Craft Show. The two-day event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Then, if you want to see the Big Guy arrive in style in Portage, the Santa's Parade of Toys, sponsored by the Portage Kiwanis kicks off at 4 p.m. at Central Avenue and Willowcreek Road. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be escorted to Founders Plaza. Don't forget to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots along the route or stuff the ambulance when you get to Founders with toys.
Following the parade, the Portage Event Partnership will host the tree lighting ceremony. They'll be some singing thanks to the Portage High School choir, hot cocoa and cookies along with a couple other surprises.
Finally, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be taking up temporary residency at the plaza to listen to the wishes and desires of all the youngsters there.
It is going to be a fun day, sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
Hope to see you there!
Portage will herald in the holiday season with a full day of activities on Saturday, Dec. 3.
First, stop by Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Road for the Portage Department of Parks & Recreation annual Christmas Craft Show. The two-day event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Then, if you want to see the Big Guy arrive in style in Portage, the Santa's Parade of Toys, sponsored by the Portage Kiwanis kicks off at 4 p.m. at Central Avenue and Willowcreek Road. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be escorted to Founders Plaza. Don't forget to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots along the route or stuff the ambulance when you get to Founders with toys.
Following the parade, the Portage Event Partnership will host the tree lighting ceremony. They'll be some singing thanks to the Portage High School choir, hot cocoa and cookies along with a couple other surprises.
Finally, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be taking up temporary residency at the plaza to listen to the wishes and desires of all the youngsters there.
It is going to be a fun day, sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
Hope to see you there!
It's almost here!
Time to celebrate the holiday season is just a couple days away. We can't wait to see you!
Portage will herald in the holiday season with a full day of activities on Saturday, Dec. 3.
First, stop by Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Road for the Portage Department of Parks & Recreation annual Christmas Craft Show. The two-day event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Then, if you want to see the Big Guy arrive in style in Portage, the Santa's Parade of Toys, sponsored by the Portage Kiwanis kicks off at 4 p.m. at Central Avenue and Willowcreek Road. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be escorted to Founders Plaza. Don't forget to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots along the route or stuff the ambulance when you get to Founders with toys.
Following the parade, the Portage Event Partnership will host the tree lighting ceremony. They'll be some singing thanks to the Portage High School choir, hot cocoa and cookies along with a couple other surprises.
Finally, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be taking up temporary residency at the plaza to listen to the wishes and desires of all the youngsters there.
It is going to be a fun day, sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
Hope to see you there!
Time to celebrate the holiday season is just a couple days away. We can't wait to see you!
Portage will herald in the holiday season with a full day of activities on Saturday, Dec. 3.
First, stop by Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Road for the Portage Department of Parks & Recreation annual Christmas Craft Show. The two-day event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Then, if you want to see the Big Guy arrive in style in Portage, the Santa's Parade of Toys, sponsored by the Portage Kiwanis kicks off at 4 p.m. at Central Avenue and Willowcreek Road. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be escorted to Founders Plaza. Don't forget to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots along the route or stuff the ambulance when you get to Founders with toys.
Following the parade, the Portage Event Partnership will host the tree lighting ceremony. They'll be some singing thanks to the Portage High School choir, hot cocoa and cookies along with a couple other surprises.
Finally, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be taking up temporary residency at the plaza to listen to the wishes and desires of all the youngsters there.
It is going to be a fun day, sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
Hope to see you there!
Santa's arrival is just a week away!
Portage will herald in the holiday season with a full day of activities on Saturday, Dec. 3.
First, stop by Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Road for the Portage Department of Parks & Recreation annual Christmas Craft Show. The two-day event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Then, if you want to see the Big Guy arrive in style in Portage, the Santa's Parade of Toys, sponsored by the Portage Kiwanis kicks off at 4 p.m. at Central Avenue and Willowcreek Road. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be escorted to Founders Plaza. Don't forget to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots along the route or stuff the ambulance when you get to Founders with toys.
Following the parade, the Portage Event Partnership will host the tree lighting ceremony. They'll be some singing thanks to the Portage High School choir, hot cocoa and cookies along with a couple other surprises.
Finally, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be taking up temporary residency at the plaza to listen to the wishes and desires of all the youngsters there.
It is going to be a fun day, sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
Hope to see you there!
Portage will herald in the holiday season with a full day of activities on Saturday, Dec. 3.
First, stop by Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Road for the Portage Department of Parks & Recreation annual Christmas Craft Show. The two-day event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Then, if you want to see the Big Guy arrive in style in Portage, the Santa's Parade of Toys, sponsored by the Portage Kiwanis kicks off at 4 p.m. at Central Avenue and Willowcreek Road. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be escorted to Founders Plaza. Don't forget to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots along the route or stuff the ambulance when you get to Founders with toys.
Following the parade, the Portage Event Partnership will host the tree lighting ceremony. They'll be some singing thanks to the Portage High School choir, hot cocoa and cookies along with a couple other surprises.
Finally, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be taking up temporary residency at the plaza to listen to the wishes and desires of all the youngsters there.
It is going to be a fun day, sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
Hope to see you there!
Portage Kiwanis is hosting a Santa's Parade of Toys event! 🎅🏽🎁
Details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/478560700901328?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%7D]%7D
Details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/478560700901328?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%7D]%7D
Portage will herald in the holiday season with a full day of activities on Saturday, Dec. 3.
First, stop by Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Road for the Portage Department of Parks & Recreation annual Christmas Craft Show. The two-day event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Then, if you want to see the Big Guy arrive in style in Portage, the Santa's Parade of Toys, sponsored by the Portage Kiwanis kicks off at 4 p.m. at Central Avenue and Willowcreek Road. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be escorted to Founders Plaza. Don't forget to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots along the route or stuff the ambulance when you get to Founders with toys.
Following the parade, the Portage Event Partnership will host the tree lighting ceremony. They'll be some singing thanks to the Portage High School choir, hot cocoa and cookies along with a couple other surprises.
Finally, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be taking up temporary residency at the plaza to listen to the wishes and desires of all the youngsters there.
It is going to be a fun day, sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
Hope to see you there!
First, stop by Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Road for the Portage Department of Parks & Recreation annual Christmas Craft Show. The two-day event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Then, if you want to see the Big Guy arrive in style in Portage, the Santa's Parade of Toys, sponsored by the Portage Kiwanis kicks off at 4 p.m. at Central Avenue and Willowcreek Road. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be escorted to Founders Plaza. Don't forget to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots along the route or stuff the ambulance when you get to Founders with toys.
Following the parade, the Portage Event Partnership will host the tree lighting ceremony. They'll be some singing thanks to the Portage High School choir, hot cocoa and cookies along with a couple other surprises.
Finally, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be taking up temporary residency at the plaza to listen to the wishes and desires of all the youngsters there.
It is going to be a fun day, sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
Hope to see you there!
Portage Kiwanis along with the Portage Exchange Club put on their first annual Veterans appreciation dinner on Saturday. It was a good turn out and a fun time. Thank you to all veterans for your service!
Operation Christmas Child 2022 in the books! 500 boxes packed in 2 hours! Kiwanis member, Connie, did an amazing job yet again organizing and collecting items all year. Aurora is so honored to be a part of such an amazing organization surrounded by amazing people! Portage Kiwanis
Save the date for a Veterans Appreciation Celebration hosted by Portage Kiwanis.
Thank you for bringing your children out today. A special thanks to the following.
Portage Firefighters Local 3151
Portage Kiwanis
Portage Police
CSX Railroad
Exchange Club of Portage, Indiana
Modern Woodsmen
Porter County Substance Abuse
Portage Township Autism Program
Indiana Conservation Police
Portage Jimmy John’s
Portage Dairy Dip
National Park Fire Department
Lutheran Air III
New York Life
We look forward to keeping the children prepared and safe.
Portage Firefighters Local 3151
Portage Kiwanis
Portage Police
CSX Railroad
Exchange Club of Portage, Indiana
Modern Woodsmen
Porter County Substance Abuse
Portage Township Autism Program
Indiana Conservation Police
Portage Jimmy John’s
Portage Dairy Dip
National Park Fire Department
Lutheran Air III
New York Life
We look forward to keeping the children prepared and safe.
Our tomatoes plants have company from our brand new Lettuce Grow garden! Thank you Portage Kiwanis for expanding our garden with this amazing thing!! Here is Day 1 of our baby plants.
Thank you Portage Kiwanis and Exchange Club of Portage, Indiana for hosting this event for our veterans.
The Community Garden is seeing a lot of growth this year, from strawberries to chives and even the addition of a music garden thanks to Portage Kiwanis! Such a fun outdoor space for everyone to enjoy. Interested in lending your green thumb or looking to have a shaded outdoor picnic? The community garden is located through the west double doors in the cardio center.
What an impressive community event! Had a fun night attending Hebron Havoc 5, a benefit for two Hebron educators. The crowd was rowdy and the wrestlers were impressive!
Saturday, we had a great time at the Portage Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast. I enjoyed meeting new people and chatting with long-time friends. I ran into Mr. Dixon, my former Willowcreek Middle School principal. He had a great influence on me as a young student, and it’s always great to see and talk with him.
Proud to be one of the sponsors of this community event and thank you to the organizers for doing such a great job. The pancakes were delicious!
Saturday, we had a great time at the Portage Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast. I enjoyed meeting new people and chatting with long-time friends. I ran into Mr. Dixon, my former Willowcreek Middle School principal. He had a great influence on me as a young student, and it’s always great to see and talk with him.
Proud to be one of the sponsors of this community event and thank you to the organizers for doing such a great job. The pancakes were delicious!
Started this beautiful day out at Portage Kiwanis for their breakfast with Toni Downing for Porter County Auditor , Tiffany Gulley for Portage Township Board, and David Reynolds for Porter County Sheriff! The team hit the turf in Michigan City and we were full force in Portage! Let’s go!
When we told you we needed the community support in order to have a successful pool campaign, we weren't kidding. Thanks to
Portage Kiwanis for having our backs. They graciously got us in the running for grant money to help fund a SPLASH PAD as part of the aquatic center expansion. Help us secure the funds and vote every day through March 17 by clicking on the heart on our tile! www.kiwanis.org/H2O
Portage Kiwanis for having our backs. They graciously got us in the running for grant money to help fund a SPLASH PAD as part of the aquatic center expansion. Help us secure the funds and vote every day through March 17 by clicking on the heart on our tile! www.kiwanis.org/H2O