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Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Parks & Recreation, the Hammond Parks Foundation, Inc. and the American Veterans Motorcycle Riders Association (AVMRA Ch. 1) invite Hammond residents to bring children ages 0-12 to the...

If you haven't done so already, take a few minutes to order your 219 Day gear while supplies last!  Every good Region Rat deserves a nice hoodie, t-shirt, face mask, or Region Strong bumper sticker. Check out our recently...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation invite you to have some fun for St. Patrick’s Day by guessing the amount of chocolate coins in our Pot O’ Gold.  Winners will receive St. Patrick’s Day goodie baskets...

February 12, 2021- In following Governor Holcomb’s Executive Order, Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the 219 Day Committee feel it is not appropriate to hold an in-person event for 219 Day this year at the Hammond Civic Center. In keeping with...

While the COVID-19 pandemic has put a pause on Rittenhouse Village at Portage’s outings with residents, the senior living community has made a push to provide activities that are not only fun and engaging for residents, but also ones that promote...

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana announced candidates for its annual Youth of the Year on Thursday. The event has been Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier character and leadership program since 1947 and is an opportunity...

The annual WinterFest, organized by the City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department, returns in late January. Although several favorite events will not be held due to restrictions in place to stop the spread of COVID-19, we hope the community...

United Way of Porter County provides an easy way to find Holiday volunteer opportunities in Northwest Indiana through their HoliDays of Caring program. Projects include collection drives, writing letters, decorating, packing food boxes and more....

Portage will celebrate Christmas, the arrival of Santa and lighting of the Christmas tree in a safe, socially distanced celebration on Dec. 5. Portage Event Partnership, Portage Kiwanis Club and the Portage Township YMCA are partnering to provide the...

As you head into your Thanksgiving holiday, we want to share our warm thoughts of gratitude. Whether you are a donor, a volunteer, a community supporter or someone who is simply trying to figure out what this “hospice” thing is all...