I started several different blog posts this week, all relatively good ideas in my personal opinion, but today I am so excited that they will just have to wait. Today, I feel like I’ve reached a place in my life that I never thought I’d feel...
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South Haven Boys & Girls Club Member of the Month
The purpose of the Member of the Month is to recognize members for outstanding behavior and positive involvement in the Club. The member of the month for March 2010 is Elyssia Lodgsdon. Elyssia Logsdon is 10 years old and attends Paul Saylor...
Northwest Indiana Workshop to Help Youth Workers Reach Disconnected Parents
Although parents care about their children and wish to have positive relationships, lack of time, easily accessible information, consumer friendly material or unwilling partners can make it difficult to achieve a mutually beneficial relationship...
Workshops Slated for Parents of Teens
A Positive Approach to Teen Health is offering three April workshops for parents and teens. Providing innovative, insightful, and thought provoking methods for parent-teen communication and the strengthening of relationships are nationally-known...
Crisman Elementary Family Movie Night
On March 5, 2010, Crisman School had an Oscar winning evening with parents and students. PTO sponsored our first ever Family Movie Night. Nikki Uzelac, our PTO president was hoping for 50 people in attendance. Instead, there was a whopping 470...
Portage Boys & Girls Club Celebrates Dr. Seuss’ Birthday
Monday, March 1st kicked off everything Dr. Seuss in the Portage Boys & Girls Club Biddy Room. Events planned for the week include eating green eggs and ham, Dr. Seuss related craft projects and reading Dr. Seuss books. Also each member of the...
PNC Hosts Early Childhood Conference
Purdue University North Central Department of Education will present its fourth annual Early Childhood Conference on Saturday, April 24. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. in the lobby of the PNC Library-Student-Faculty Building. The conference theme...
Y-Care Special
REGISTRATION FEE OF $15 WAIVED THRU APRIL 1! The Portage Township YMCA offers before and after school care (Y-Care) for children in grades 1 thru 8 enrolled in one of the six Portage Township Elementary Schools that are located in Portage, Nativity...
Girls on the Run
This 8 week program weaves training for a 5K run with lessons that empower girls to celebrate their bodies, honor their voices and embrace their gifts. The Portage Township YMCA is now enrolling girl’s ages 10-14 in this new 8 week program called...
YMCA to Hold Camp Counselor Auditions
Are you a kid at heart? Would like to spend your summer teaching, mentoring and making an impact on a child’s life? The Portage Township YMCA will be holding 2010 Summer Day Camp Counselor auditions April 5th, April 8th, April 12th and April 15th...