Event Information
The La Porte County Historical Society is happy to announce its September 17, 2019 meeting and pot-luck dinner which will be held at the First Baptist Church, 908 Jefferson, La Porte. The general public is welcome to attend. Reservations and a side dish are required for those wanting to attend the dinner. Reservations must be made no later than Friday, September 13, 2019. Please make reservations by email info@laportecountyhistory.org, by phone (219-324-6767), or in person (2405 Indiana Ave., La Porte, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday). A main dish and beverages will be provided. There is no admission fee. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the program at 7:00 p.m.
The program is two-fold, "The Making of the Mural" and "The Present and Future of Downtown La Porte." Tom Torluemke, the artist painting the wall mural at the corner of Lincoln Way and Monroe Street, will speak about the development and process of creating the mural. And Bert Cook, Executive Director of the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP), will share insights about the most recent economic development successes in La Porte and what's in store for the future of La Porte's downtown development.
First Baptist Church of La Porte
Address:
- 908 Jefferson
- La Porte, IN 46350