Gatherings

Taking the time to celebrate community is a beautiful thing. On Saturday, February 18 the City of Hammond held its seventh annual 219 Day to show some Region pride and celebrate everything that makes the Region the tight-knit community that it is....

A key part of the La Porte community, the La Porte Civic Auditorium has been a staple throughout the Region since 1930.  In an effort to both modernize the Civic Auditorium and maintain its history, renovations have been planned for the almost...

Franciscan Health Michigan City is hosting a free nature walk led by Shirley Heinze Land Trust at noon Friday, Feb. 17 at the St. Francis Nature Preserve. The 30-minute walk will begin at the start of the trail in the west employee...

Public is invited to attend the free event and see rising scientists in action Twenty-one teams of middle and high school students from 17 schools in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties, and surrounding communities, will demonstrate their science and...

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s Four Winds® Casinos are pleased to announce Drag me to Brunch, a “drag-tastic” brunch and show at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek® Event Center on Sunday, February 26 at 11 a.m....

During the cold winter months when everyone’s cooped inside, it’s easy to start feeling down and disconnected from the community. Luckily, the City of La Porte has the community covered with its annual Winterfest--the perfect way to get people...

Under Secretary James Kvaal, IU Northwest graduate Melanie Muenzer among officials on campus Gary, Ind. -- Officials from the U.S. Department of Education — Under Secretary James Kvaal, Chief of Staff Melanie Muenzer (IU Northwest graduate, 2005)...

February is American Heart Month, and Community Healthcare System invites the public to join in the annual Hearts of Hope campaign. Funds raised help improve local access to treatment options achieved through research. This year, the 18th annual...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the 219 Day Committee invite all Region residents over 21 years of age to join us for the fun, weird, and wacky event that celebrates everything Region, 219 Day. 219 Day returns to the Hammond Civic Center on...

The annual WinterFest, organized by the La Porte Park and Recreation Department, returns  January 27-29, with many of the events enjoyed over the past years as well a couple new twists to bring a blast of winter fun to town. FRIDAY - JANUARY 27 ICE...