January 2020
Winterfest Open Ceramics Class
Get out and enjoy a drop-in ceramic class during City Of LaPorte Park and Recreation Department's Winterfest 2020! Projects are open for the choosing and class cost is only $6.00 plus project cost. Additional Ceramic Class offerings as well; see additional information on the attached flyer.
Find out more »February 2020
Ballroom Dancing Class
Fox Trot and Cha Cha will be included in this six-week session (no class on 2/27). All classes are taught by Patty Kolvek, owner of Dance Sophisticates in LaPorte. Meet new people, stay active, reduce stress and develop body awareness with this fun class. Go to your next big event and actually be able to get up and DANCE! Class held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Civic Auditorium (use the ramp at the Plain Street entrance). Cost is $70…
Find out more »Hamfest
Hamfest is a Ham radio and electronics show featuring expanded VE testing area, door prize drawings and food concessions.
Find out more »Carden International Circus
The circus is a fun, family adventure for kids of all ages!
Find out more »March 2020
Ceramic Open Class
Join the City of LaPorte Park and Recreation Department in an Open Ceramics Class. Cost is only $6.00 plus the cost of the project of your choosing. Additional classes are also offered, with specific projects. Find information on additional classes on the attached flyer.
Find out more »Ceramic Easter Egg Class/Open Class
Time to think about spring!! A ceramic Easter egg class is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, from 9:00am until noon at the Civic Auditorium. The cost is $15 per student which includes 5 ceramic eggs, use of brushes, paint, and instruction. Pre-registration is required and may be done at the Park & Recreation office.
Find out more »April 2020
Spring Break Ceramic Open Class
Staying home during Spring Break and looking for something to do for your staycation? Don't forget the Ceramics Spring Break Class on Tuesday of break. Class is from 1-3:30 p.m. CST in the Ceramics Room at the Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street. The cost of the class is only $6 plus the cost of your project (range from $5 on up). No pre-registration required. Stop down and make some memories.
Find out more »Ballroom Dancing Class
East Coast Swing and Rumba will be included in this six-week session. All classes are taught by Patty Kolvek, owner of Dance Sophisticates in LaPorte. Meet new people, stay active, reduce stress and develop body awareness with this fun class. Go to your next big event and actually be able to get up and DANCE! Class held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Civic Auditorium (use the ramp at the Plain Street entrance). Cost is $70 per couple or $35…
Find out more »Christmas in April Ceramic Class
Move Fast! The City of LaPorte Park and Recreation Department's Ceramic Christmas tree classes are in high demand! Pre-Register by April 3, 2020 (although class is very likely to fill up prior to the deadline date). Two tree sizes will be offered again. Call the Park Office to reserve your spot today.
Find out more »LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra/The Great American Songbook
The LCSO welcomes our 6th and final Music Director Candidate, Dr. Christopher Fashun, as he and the Orchestra will present "The Great American Song Book" with songs of Gershwin, Porter, Kern and Rodgers. Appearing on the program will be Vocalist, Doug La Brecque. Mr. Brecque is a Broadway Veteran having performed the roles of The Phantom in "The Phantom of the Opera" as well as the role of Ravenal in "Showboat". In addition to his Broadway career, Mr. La Brecque…
Find out more »May 2020
Mother’s Day Ceramics Open Class
Come and make some memories while creating a family heirloom for your mom, aunt, grandmother or sister. Our Mother’s Day Open Ceramics Class will be held from 9am-noon, Sat, May 2 in the Ceramics Room in the lower level of the Civic Auditorium (use door at the end of the ramp on Plain St). Cost for the class is only $6 plus the cost of your project piece.
Find out more »August 2020
Night Bike Ride
The LaPorte Night Bicycle Rides will take you on a leisurely 13-mile starlit bike ride of LaPorte. The rides begin and end at the same location for each of the 3 rides. Please note this is not a race. All participants must wear a helmet, have a headlight, and have a taillight on their bike. All ages welcome; children under the age of 10 must be accompanies and ride with an adult. Pre-Register to save ($20 pre-register cost or $25…
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