Gatherings

La Porte Santa Parade Welcomes Hundreds of Families to Visit Downtown, Kicks Off Holiday Season

La Porte Santa Parade Welcomes Hundreds of Families to Visit Downtown, Kicks Off Holiday Season The holiday season has officially begun in La Porte, with the annual Santa parade, which sees Santa himself arriving in this midwestern town to kick-off the season. The La Porte Santa parade is a long-standing tradition that has seemingly been a part...

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Portage Chamber’s Annual Awards Evening & Silent Auction 2018

Portage Chamber’s Annual Awards Evening & Silent Auction 2018 More than 140 honorees who have made a positive impact to the City of Portage joined together at the city’s Annual Recognition Ceremony in celebration of one another’s passion for giving back to the community. “Tonight, we get to recognize not...

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4th Annual La Pour Brew & Wine Fest Continues Tradition of Benefitting La Porte Community

4th Annual La Pour Brew & Wine Fest Continues Tradition of Benefitting La Porte Community The historical confines of La Porte’s Civic Auditorium once again played host to one of the city’s most vibrant and beloved events: the Fourth Annual La Pour Brew & Wine Fest. When it began four years ago, the La Pour Brew & Wine Fest was...

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Ideas in Motion Media Invites The Region to the 7th Annual Good Life Awards and #Vote4Good Contest on December 13th

Ideas in Motion Media Invites The Region to the 7th Annual Good Life Awards and #Vote4Good Contest on December 13th Ideas in Motion Media and our positive news websites and social media networks, ValpoLife.com, PortageLife.com. LaPorteCountyLife.com and NWIndianaLife.com are throwing our 7th Annual GOOD LIFE AWARDS Party! We are hosting this year's event as a high...

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Hannah’s Hope Welcomes Supportive Community to 9th Annual Craft and Vendor Fair

Hannah’s Hope Welcomes Supportive Community to 9th Annual Craft and Vendor Fair On Saturday morning, Christmas shopping began early at Portage High School as members of the community enjoyed shopping from 120 local vendors all while supporting a great cause: Hannah’s Hope. There was something for everyone with diverse booths...

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City of Hammond Honors Veterans at 5th Annual Veteran’s Appreciation Day Parade

City of Hammond Honors Veterans at 5th Annual Veteran’s Appreciation Day Parade The City of Hammond came together on Saturday morning to honor the Region’s veterans during the 5th annual Veteran’s Appreciation Day Parade. “We’re the Region’s only Veteran’s Day parade,” Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. said. McDermott...

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Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana Celebrates Donors at Thank You Dinner

Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana Celebrates Donors at Thank You Dinner The kitchen of Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana was filled with some of the Region’s most generous, compassionate, and giving members as the local nonprofit broke bread with some of its most charitable donors. “Our donors are amazing,”...

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Purdue Alumni Association Welcomes Women to Inspire and Connect at Inaugural Women’s Conference

Purdue Alumni Association Welcomes Women to Inspire and Connect at Inaugural Women’s Conference As Purdue University celebrates 150 years of Giant Leaps, the Purdue Alumni Association’s International Council of Purdue Women hosted its inaugural Women’s Conference in downtown Chicago. On November 1–2, 175 Purdue alumnae and women from...

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Hobart Celebrates Halloween with Annual Pumpkins in the Park Festivities 2018

Hobart Celebrates Halloween with Annual Pumpkins in the Park Festivities 2018 Dancing sharks, zombie brides, and scary clowns celebrated the spirit of Halloween at Hobart’s 4th Annual Pumpkins in the Park. Held on Saturday in Festival Park, the event brought together the Hobart community, rekindled friendships, and helped to...

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Costumes March Down the Streets For City of Whiting’s Annual Halloween Parade

Costumes March Down the Streets For City of Whiting’s Annual Halloween Parade On Saturday, the City of Whiting welcomed families from all over the area to participate in their Annual Halloween Parade. The corner of 119th and New York Avenue was filled with children and families anxiously waiting to show off their Halloween...

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