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Mount Baldy sunsets return

Friday, July 17, 2026 · Porter, IN

Indiana Dunes National Park is continuing its Mount Baldy Sunset Open House program on Fridays and Sundays through July 31. Rangers and volunteers lead the evening hike to the restricted summit, and the park says passes are required. It is one of the most distinctive summer outings in the Porter area, especially for residents looking for a scenic evening close to home.

This local community update for Porter, IN is scheduled for Friday, July 17, 2026 and is presented by Sue Puplava. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Porter, IN area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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Upcoming Community Events in Porter, IN

Explore July 2026 community events, local happenings, and neighborhood activities in Porter, IN.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Library summer fun continues

Westchester Public Library says summer reading continues through July 18, and the Hageman Branch in Porter has kids' lawn programming on Wednesday, July 15 as part of a three-week summer session. It is a nice reminder t...

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Plan Commission hears rental housing plan

Residents are invited to a 6:30 p.m. public hearing on a proposed rental housing registration and inspection program with minimum standards for units in town. The same agenda also includes The Goat Farm-Sake Enterprises...

Thursday, July 16, 2026

School board meets July 16

Porter Township School Corporation's Board of School Trustees meets Thursday, July 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the district administration building. PTSC says all schools remain closed for summer break until Wednesday, August 12...

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Porter Trash Pickup Continues Thursdays

Town of Porter residents should place household trash at the curb by 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 16. The 2026 municipal pickup calendar also lists Thursday, July 23, and Thursday, July 30, as regular town trash days. Th...

Friday, July 17, 2026

South-Side Recycling Dates Announced

Recycling pickup is scheduled for Friday, July 17, and Friday, July 31, for Town of Porter residents who live south of Highway 20. Recyclables must be out by 5:00 a.m. Both dates fall on the regular every-other-Friday s...

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Dunes weekend calendar fills up

The Indiana Dunes park calendar is packed for the second half of July, with ranger-led programs on July 18, 19, 25, and 26. Planned activities include Henry's Hike, Beachcomber 101, Indigenous Cultural Trail, Dunes Afte...

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