In Michigan City, residents and stakeholders of the Eastport neighborhood are invited to attend a grand opening of the new Eastport Neighborhood Walker Park Community Garden on June 9th at 9 a.m. The new Community Garden project is a collaboration between the City of Michigan City Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, Eastport Neighborhood Association, Purdue Extension, St. Franciscan Healthcare, North Central Community Action Agencies and the Home Team of La Porte County and has been designed with Eastport residents in mind to inspire and coordinate healthy alternative choices while making Eastport an even greater place to live, work, and recreate. Walker Park, is at 900 Walker St.