South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority 2014 Board of Directors Meeting for April

South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority  2014 Board of Directors Meeting for April The SSCVA (formerly the Lake County CVB) Board of Directors will meet on the third Thursday of each month at noon unless otherwise noted. Executive sessions will be advertised at least forty-eight hours before the meeting. Please be advised the SSCVA...

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South Shore CVA, Partners Pitch to International Tour Companies

South Shore CVA, Partners Pitch to International Tour Companies The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority recently attended the annual International Pow Wow tradeshow, hosted at McCormick Place in Chicago. Sharing a booth with the South Shore CVA was Fair Oaks Farms, The Shrine of Christ’s Passion and...

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Living History Demonstrations to be Presented at Welcome Center Starting April 12, 2014

Living History Demonstrations to be Presented at Welcome Center Starting April 12, 2014 As part of the South Shore Civil War Memorial Trail’s exhibit, “Region United, Nation Divided: Following Lincoln,” visitors to the Indiana Welcome Center will be able to learn about a soldier’s life during the Civil War from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00...

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“Chair’ish the Children” Exhibit Now on Display

“Chair’ish the Children” Exhibit Now on Display The child-sized chairs will be on display through Wednesday, April 30, in conjunction with the “Region United, Nation Divided: Following Lincoln” exhibit. On April 30, a special reception will be hosted from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. During the...

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Civil War exhibit to be on display through April 30

Civil War exhibit to be on display through April 30 The South Shore Civil War Memorial Trail’s exhibit, “Region United, Nation Divided: Following Lincoln,” will be on display at the Indiana Welcome Center through Wednesday, April 30. The exhibit showcases the region’s answer to Abraham...

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Challenger Learning Center to Host April Second Saturday Event

Challenger Learning Center to Host April Second Saturday Event Program to include mini mission, laser and planetarium show The Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana will host its April Second Saturday Family Science Program on Saturday, April 12. Beginning at 2:00 p.m., guests can participate in a mini...

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In-Office Child Care Program Allows Parents to be First Teachers

In-Office Child Care Program Allows Parents to be First Teachers Program effective in child development While many parents must turn to day care for their infants upon returning to work, employees of the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority have enjoyed the benefit of bringing newborns to the office for...

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10 Fun Things to Do this Weekend in Northwest Indiana: Theatre Productions, Benefit Concert, Comedy Shows

10 Fun Things to Do this Weekend in Northwest Indiana: Theatre Productions, Benefit Concert, Comedy Shows Each weekend we bring you 10 Fun Things to Do in Northwest Indiana so you are never without something to do! This weekend, the region will play host to a comedy show at Blue Chip Casino, theatre productions from Purdue University North Central, IU...

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Challenger Learning Center Hosting Corporate Bowling Charity Challenge

Challenger Learning Center Hosting Corporate Bowling Charity Challenge Teams of four to compete in Stars and Strikes bowling tourney The Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana will be hosting a corporate bowling charity challenge at Olympia Lanes in Hammond on Wednesday, May 7. Participating organizations will...

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Indiana Welcome Center to Show “Saving Lincoln”

Indiana Welcome Center to Show “Saving Lincoln” Visitors can watch film throughout “Region United, Nation Divided” exhibit Visitors of the Indiana Welcome Center will be able to view the film “Saving Lincoln” in the In-Vision Theater at 1:00 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday throughout the...

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