Gatherings

Northwest Indiana's first women's flat track roller derby league, the Region Rat Rollers, will be holding their fourth home bout on July 20 at Hammond's Jean Shepherd Center. The Region Rat Rollers will be taking on the Ann Arbor Derby Dimes of Ann...

Lakeshore PAWS pets will be available for adoption at an adoption event held in Portage on Saturday, June 22. The public is invited to meet the dogs of various ages and breeds available for adoption from 9 a.m. to noon at Braces for All Ages, 3204...

The fireworks are coming! The fireworks are coming! The 4th will soon be here and many communities around Northwest Indiana are taking part in the festivities! Read on to learn about the celebrations happening this Independence Day! July 2: Fireworks...

On Saturday, June 8th, Shirley Heinze Land Trust welcomed 330 friends and supporters at Sand Creek Country Club for their 10th Annual Summer benefit. This year’s benefit celebrated four of Indiana’s Natural Gems: Ambler Flatwoods, Ivanhoe South,...

Porter County Garden Walk, Sat., June 29, 2013, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CDT (Chicago Time), a horticultural treat you won't want to miss. Garden Walk hosts include Oprah Winfrey's landscaper for 16 years and 2012 Indiana Nursery and Landscape...

Interested in paddling one of the most spectacular rivers in Northwest Indiana? The Hobart Water Awareness Festival offers a free day of family fun, games and activities, and a great time exploring beautiful Deep River. The Northwest Indiana Paddling...

The Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce hosted their Chill N’ Grill at their office on Eleanor Street in Portage on Friday. The annual event gives Chamber members a chance to meet and even network with fellow Chamber members. According to the...

Meet some of Lakeshore PAWS adoptable pets during Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso’s Southpoint Cruise-In Night on Friday, June 21. Lakeshore PAWS dogs and cats will be available for adoption from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso, 1151...

The first day of the second annual Portage Township SummerFest went smoothly thanks to the efforts of the enthusiastic staff, wonderful sponsors and devoted SummerFest Committee members. The community is invited to celebrate the coming summer Friday...

Mainstreet Shoppes to host a Duneland Chamber of Commerce After Hours Club gathering at its location in the heart of historic downtown Chesterton on Wednesday, June 12, from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Mainstreet Shoppes is partnering with the Duneland...