Portage, IN

With Easy access to both the Indiana Toll road or Interstate I 94, not to mention the South Shore Train...Portage, Indiana has affordable housing options and yet is within commuting distance to Chicago-land.

Some of our favorite places to shop & eat are in Portage :)

Once Jeff made a date out of taking me to Bass Pro Shop - we spent a few hours in there getting ready for fishing season on our neighborhood Lake, then had dinner in their World Famous Islamorada Fish Company restaurant :)

When we are out early morning showing homes in Porter County, our favorite breakfast spot is

Egg on Your Face

With close proximity to the Scenic Indiana Dunes & Lake Michigan Marina's...the city of Portage is growing fast and worth your careful consideration when looking for a place to call home in Northwest Indiana.

If we can help you find a home in Portage, Indiana that suits your families needs and budget, give us a call @ 219-405-1232.

We can show you any property you find on the internet, regardless of which real estate company has the sign in the yard :)

The chocoholic in me cannot wait for Thursday, February 4, 2010. That's the day of the Chocolate Extravaganza in Portage, Indiana.

Area business will showcase the Best of their Best in Chocolate at the 9th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza. How does an afternoon of sampling chocolate treats sound? Oh, do I have to wait another 2 whole days for this? Waiting is torture!

Guess what! The Chocolate Extravaganza is FREE! Yes, free and open to the public. Hold your horses and I'll tell you where. The best of the best chocolate will be at Miller's Senior Living Community at 5911 Lute Rd in Portage, Indiana. The number to call for more information is 219-764-0628.

Don't forget that Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Pick up that box of chocolates at the Chocolate Extravaganza and melt someone's heart! If you'd like to pick up an extra one for the chocolaholic real estate agent in Valparaiso, Indiana (that's me!) I won't complain one bit.

Residents, ages 6 months and above, have two opportunities to receive the H1N1 vaccine in Portage, Indiana. The Porter County Health Department will be distributing the vaccine tonight (Tuesday) at Portage High School, 6400 US 6, from 4:30 - 6:20 PM. The health dept. will also be at the Union Township Middle School, 599 W County Rd 300 N, on Thursday from 4:30 - 5:20 PM.

The vaccine is available for residents throughout Porter County, Indiana. To download a vaccination consent form or for more information, visit the Porter County Health Department Website at www.porterco.org/flu.

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This locally owned service can help anyone across the state of Indiana, but they focus on Porter and Lake counties in NW Indiana offering a face to face or free phone consultation. If you prefer to do it all online they can do that as well. The really good news is that is completely free and darn near painless. You can start here by filling out a short form online on the NWIQuote.com Auto Insurance Free Quote Form and a local representative will contact back by email or by phone it is entirely up to you.

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The Mad Mortgage Machine

The Indiana FHA Expert

Do you have two left feet? You know, when it comes to dancing you trip over your own feet and feel clueless as to how to improve. Do you enjoy watching ballroom dancing but have been afraid to try it for yourself? Well, Winter Ballroom Dances Workshops may be just the thing you need.

Whether you have never stepped on the dance floor or just want to get better at your dance moves, these workshops are designed for each level of dancer. No, you don't even need a dance partner.

The Winter Ballroom Dance Workshops are being offered at two locations in Portage, Indiana. First, the the Sycamore Hall in Woodland Park at 2100 Willowcreek Road. The second location is Toni's Dance Academy at 6737 Vienna Ave.

For more information call the Portage Parks Department at 219-762-1675.