Post-Tribune columnist and cookbook author Phil Potempa will bring “Salsa Saturday” to the Crown Point Farmers Market 10 a.m. Saturday on South Main Street. Potempa will host a free cooking demonstration featuring recipes from his cookbook “Further from the Farm.” The Crown Point Farmers Market is held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. More information is at 219-662-3290.

The Franciscan Accountable Care Organization and the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana Chapter will host seminars to discuss the differences between age-related memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease and how to deal with those who exhibit signs of the ailments. The Basics, Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday on the lower level of Franciscan Health, 301 W. Homer St., Michigan City; at 6 p.m. Aug. 15 in conference rooms B and C on the first floor of the Franciscan Physician Network Administration Building, 757 45th St., Munster; and at 9 a.m. Aug. 17 in the Marian Education Center at Franciscan Health, 1201 S. Main St., Crown Point. Registration is required at 800-931-3322.

Porter County Park District has two upcoming programs. Terrific Turtles, a free hike to explore turtle habitats, will be from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Sunset Hill Farm County Park, 775 N. Meridian Road, Valparaiso. Coloring Circle for Adults is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 30 at Sunset Hill Farm County Park. Cost is $20 for the series, $5 drop in. Registration is at apm.activecommunities.com/portercountyparks.

Safety Day will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Riverview Park, 2701 Ridley St., Lake Station. The event includes free school supplies and safety demonstrations. A Free Movie in the Park, “Book of Life,” will begin at dusk Tuesday at Lake Station City Hall, 1969 Central Ave. Concessions will be available. A Communitywide Yard Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 26 in the Walgreens parking lot, 3500 Central Ave., Lake Station. More information is at 219-313-2582.

To show appreciation for teachers, the South Shore Line is welcoming local educators to ride the train for free from Monday through Aug. 13 on off-peak weekday and all weekend trains. Teachers are asked to present their valid school ID for free passage. Train schedules, including off-peak and weekend trains, can be found at www.mysouthshoreline.com.

A Breastfeeding Support Group will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Community Hospital, 901 MacArthur Blvd., Munster. New moms can drop in at any time during the four hours for a lactation consultation or a baby weight check without an appointment. Valet parking available at no charge. More information is at 219-836-4574.

— Staff report