The Hebron Chamber of Commerce will host a free block party from Noon to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Country Square Plaza, 814 Country Square Plaza, Hebron. Open to all ages, the event will feature: local band Working Class Zero from Noon to 3 p.m.; a cornhole tournament at 3 p.m.; a chili cook-off at 4 p.m.; AC/DC tribute band Bonfire from 4 to 7 p.m.; and an after party at 7:30 p.m. at Region Bowl, 725 Indiana 2 in Hebron. In addition, there will be a bounce house, a beer garden, local vendors and food trucks. For more information, visit HebronChamber.com.

Valpo Parks Foundation challenges residents to lip sync battle

Valpo Parks Foundation will host Lip Sync Battle in the Park at 6 p.m. June 6 at Central Park Plaza, 68 N. Lafayette St., Valparaiso. The evening’s emcee is Scot MacDonald, director of Memorial Opera House. The event will consist of seven unique acts. Attendees can cast a vote for their favorite act with a donation at https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/LipSyncBattleInThePark. All money raised will go to support Valpo Parks fee assistance for youth. The entertainer who raises the most money now through the end of the battle will be declared the winner. In addition to the lip-sync acts, there will be a 50/50 raffle, gift baskets and gift card raffles. More information is at https://shorturl.at/pUB4R.

Recycling and Waste Reduction District hosts Fix-It Fair

The Recycling and Waste District of Porter County will host a free Fix-It Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 14 at the Porter County Public Library System, Valparaiso Branch, 103 Jefferson St., Valparaiso. A community-driven event focused on sustainability and skill-sharing, the Fix-It Fair is designed to help community members breathe new life into their beloved but broken items, rather than discarding them. Expert volunteers will be on hand to offer free repair services and guidance for a wide variety of items, including, but not limited to: sewing; jewelry, small appliances, IT troubleshooting and computers; electronics; clocks and lamps; and tools and small furniture. Attendees are asked to register at portercountyrecycling.org under the “Fix-It Fair” page to ensure volunteers are prepared to make appropriate repairs. Registration is required. For more information, contact the District at info@portercountyrecycling.org.

Call for sponsors, vendors for Gary’s Midtown Fest

Midtown Fest, a three-day event celebrating the vibrant culture, legacy and people of Gary, will take place from June 19-21 in various locations throughout the City. Hosted by This Is Gary in conjunction with community partners, the festival will feature a Car Takeover Parade, featuring an array of cars from the Northwest Indiana Corvette Club, at 3 p.m. at 15th Street and Broadway, followed by a live performance headlined by Gary native Kym Mazelle at Roosevelt Square on June 19; a Cookout and BBQ Cook-Off hosted by WLTH from 3 to 10 p.m. on June 20 at 26th Street and Broadway; and the Old School Block Party, with live music and performances by local artists, from Noon to 6 p.m. on June 21 at 26th Street and Broadway. Organizers invite those interested to become sponsors, parade participants or vendors. Community groups and organizations also are invited to participate in the parade or block party. For sponsorship packages, vendor registration, or to get involved in any aspect of Midtown Fest 2025 visit https://thisisgaryvw.com or contact thisisgarymidtownfest@gmail.com. Bike and car club registration can be found at https://forms.gle/kRWAnXe17iFB6ccw7. More information is with Joslyn R. W. Kelly at thisisgarymidtownfest@gmail.com or 219-628-0427.

All About the Girls 10th annual celebration

All About the Girls (AATG) will celebrate their milestone 10th year from 6 to 9 p.m. June 12 at the Urschel Pavilion, 63 Lafayette St., Valparaiso. “Dear Me” is the theme for this year’s event, which brings women from all walks of life together to honor their stories. Six speakers will be featured: Traci Brubaker, talent recruiter, Zeigler Auto Group; Sherina Gonzalez, director of development, A Rosie Place for Children; Aubrey Zelenka, serial entrepreneur; Dawn Zigler, senior account manager, Meridian Title Corp.; Tricia Hall, senior director of Marketing & Brand Strategy, NorthShore Health Centers; and Sherri Ziller, president and CEO, Northwest Indiana RDA. Registration and more information can be found at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-about-the-girls-part-10-tickets-1273006359289 or contact Kami Tupak at Kami@greatnews.life or 219-707-5023.

— Staff reports