On Thursday, April 14, the Portage Exchange Club hosted its annual “Stand Up for Children,” a forum that brings together organizations and individuals who are passionate about preventing child abuse. The event was held at the meeting room at the …
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On January 11, Portage’s El Cantarito Mexican Restaurant helped the Portage Exchange Club raise funds for their Needy Kids Christmas Shopping Project. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. the restaurant donated 15% of food orders and $1.00 extra for every margarita …
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The Portage Exchange Club had an inspiring and exciting meeting on Wednesday, November 23. President Brad Clapp reported on the results of the 11/11@7 project. The Club had invited local pizza places to help raise money for homeless veterans by donating a …
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The Portage Meijers Store, located at 6050 US Hyw 6, provided the Portage Exchange Club with a generous check to help with the Club’s Needy Kids Christmas Shopping Program. This program is the Portage Exchange Club’s signature program, although …
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Every Sunday night from 5 – 6 p.m., weather permitting, the players of The Challenger League play a game at the Portage Little League fields. The Challenger Division of Little League allow children from age 4 – 18 (22 if the person is still a high …
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The Portage Exchange Club welcomed Portage Fire Chief Tom Fieffer to its February 17 breakfast meeting. Fieffer talked about the fire department’s relationship to and activities at the Port of Indiana. The Portage Exchange Club meets at 7 a.m …
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On Wednesday, December 9, the Portage Exchange Club held its annual Needy Kids Christmas Shopping Project at the Portage Wal-Mart. This is the Club’s signature project. Nearly all the money raised during the course of the year through various fundraisers …
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Portage Fire Chief Tom Fieffer addressed the Portage Exchange Club during October, Fire Prevention Month. He shared many interesting facts about the history of the fire department and tips on fire safety and prevention. Fieffer said, “In 1925, President …
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The Portage Exchange Club welcomed four outstanding Portage High School seniors from the Music/Drama Departments as Students of the Month at the October 21 morning meeting. Associate Administrator Max Gill introduced the students to the club. Then the …
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When you were a child, did you have a favorite toy or blanket that you carried everywhere – a companion that comforted you were you were sad or scared and shared happy times, too? Did you ever misplace it or lose it completely? If so, you have a small …
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