Health met fun at Portage YMCA’s annual Healthy Kids Day this Saturday. With free health screenings, bouncy houses, snow cones, and a multitude of booths, members of the Portage community, no matter what age, were able to enjoy their time learning...
Julia Rhode
Portage High School Presents Opening Night of “Into the Woods”
Complete with a knife-wielding Little Red Riding Hood, a Rapunzel that chokes on her extremely long hair, and a student in a cow costume, Portage High School’s “Into the Woods” had the audience laughing from start to finish. Directed by Kevin...
Calumet College of St. Joseph Celebrates Donors with Annual Trustees’ Ball
The 51st Annual Trustees’ Scholarship Ball was held Saturday night to generate funds for the Calumet College of St. Joseph’s Scholarship Fund. Cocktails and appetizers were served as guests arrived, followed by dinner. Phase4 Band also graced the...
South Haven’s Tyler Goodman Wins 2016 Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County Youth of the Year
A red carpet was rolled out for four of the most promising members of the community Thursday evening for the 45th Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County Youth of the Year Award. The nominees - Eric Allison, Tyler Goodman, Sanha Kirova, and Allison...
Opportunity Enterprises’ ARTability Leaves Clients Smiling
For 48 years, Opportunity Enterprises has strived to help individuals with developmental disabilities live enriched lives. OE hosted their ninth annual ARTability Show and Auction as just another way for their clients to reach their fullest...
Franciscan Alliance Turns Learning Health Information Into Elegant Affair
Black dresses, photo booths and… health screenings? Franciscan Alliance hosted their third annual Spirit of Women Little Black Dress Event to give women a fun and healthy way to spend their Wednesday night. Amy Delahunty, Outreach and Wellness...
A Latin American Journey with the South Shore Orchestra
With 11 historical years of musical excellence in Northwest Indiana, the South Shore Orchestra has certainly made a name for itself. Those in the area on Friday night were lucky enough to enjoy an exceptional performance rich with culture by the...
Jane Pauley Kicks Off 2015 PNC Sinai Forum with Message About Mental Health
Now in its 62nd season of excellence, Purdue North Central’s Sinai Forum kicked off Sunday night with a very familiar name. Jane Pauley, one of America’s most respected broadcast journalists, took the stage to make for an exciting and educational...
Memorial Opera House puts on Rock the House
With 364 seats and 122 years of history, the Memorial Opera House makes for a destination in Valparaiso. Acting as a venue for concerts, theatrical events, presentations, public meetings, school plays, and graduations, losing the location would...
Duneland Chamber’s Party in the Park is Perfect Way to Draw Summer To a Close
Hundreds of happy children and their families gathered with the Duneland Chamber of Commerce at Thomas Centennial Park for the tenth annual Party in the Park. With food, music, and activities for the kids, a beautiful Saturday night in the park was...