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The City of Whiting Hosts 3rd Annual Exciting and Fast-Paced AquaX Jet Ski Races

The City of Whiting Hosts 3rd Annual Exciting and Fast-Paced AquaX Jet Ski Races The weather was perfect for a refreshing day out on the water as Whiting kicked off their 3rd annual AquaX Jet Ski Races at Whiting Lakefront Park on Saturday. The free event runs all weekend long on Lake Michigan. “It showcases our lakefront and...

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Duneland Chamber to Host Taste of Duneland on September 1, 2018

Duneland Chamber to Host Taste of Duneland on September 1, 2018 The Duneland Chamber of Commerce is hosting Taste of Duneland featuring the European Market on Saturday, September 1, from 10 am to 10 pm. A Duneland community tradition, this summer taste celebration will be held in Thomas Centennial Park in...

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Whiting Pierogi Festival 2018 Continues Treasured Tradition in Northwest Indiana

Whiting Pierogi Festival 2018 Continues Treasured Tradition in Northwest Indiana For over two decades, folks from far and wide have traveled to the city of Whiting, Indiana on the last weekend of July. The weekend is designated to celebrate Eastern European culture, community, and, most importantly, food! Over 300,000...

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Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Church Host 49th Annual Grecian Festival

Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Church Host 49th Annual Grecian Festival The Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Church hosted their 49th annual Grecian Festival from July 13th - 15th! The weekend was packed with fun for all ages and included traditional Greek music, dancing, gift shopping, a beer garden, and of course,...

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Everything You Need to Know about Festival of the Lakes 2018

Everything You Need to Know about Festival of the Lakes 2018 Festival of the Lakes is gearing up for another amazing season! From July 18 - 22, you can expect five nights of music, fun, and entertainment from Mayor Thomas McDermott and the City of Hammond. While concerts may be the highlight of the evenings,...

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Portage Chamber of Commerce Hosts 35th Annual Spring Swing Golf Outing to Celebrate Summer

Portage Chamber of Commerce Hosts 35th Annual Spring Swing Golf Outing to Celebrate Summer A battalion of golf carts roamed the greens at Robbinhurst on Friday as the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce hosted their 35th annual Spring Swing Golf Outing. With summer officially starting next week, chamber members and public participants...

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Don’t Miss Out on the Top Events Along the South Shore Line!

Don’t Miss Out on the Top Events Along the South Shore Line! No car required with the South Shore Line and the free Dune Buggy Beach Shuttle! The Dune Buggy Beach Shuttle will serve passengers arriving and departing from the Miller Station and offers quick, easy access to nearby beaches and the National Park's...

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South Shore CVA Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week with Annual Tourism Luncheon

South Shore CVA Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week with Annual Tourism Luncheon Longtime Region residents often point to how diverse and dynamic the area is as one of their favorite aspects of living here. That dynamism also makes Northwest Indiana something of a tourism hotspot, which the South Shore Convention and Visitor’s...

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