Gatherings

United Way of Porter County Brings Women Together at 2018 Women United Bunco Bash

United Way of Porter County Brings Women Together at 2018 Women United Bunco Bash Bells were ringing on April 17th as women from around Porter County gathered to play some good old-fashioned Bunco. United Way of Porter County hosted their 2nd Annual Women United Bunco Bash at Spa Special Events Center in Porter. Sponsored by...

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NWI Young Professionals Bring You the First Annual Region Games: May 5th

NWI Young Professionals Bring You the First Annual Region Games: May 5th Good things happen when great people come together all in the name of philanthropy. On Saturday May fifth, five regional young professionals’ groups: Full Circle Young Professionals (from the Duneland and Portage Chambers), EPIC (Crossroads...

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Whiting Mascot Hall of Fame Open House Celebrates the Mascots That Make American Sport So Much Fun

Whiting Mascot Hall of Fame Open House Celebrates the Mascots That Make American Sport So Much Fun Sporting events are an integral part of American culture as teams build a culture around their stadiums, ballparks, and fields. A key part of that culture are the mascots who create lifelong memories for kids and families that come out to support...

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Asia Day at Indiana University Northwest Celebrates Diversity and Unity

Asia Day at Indiana University Northwest Celebrates Diversity and Unity Even if April can’t break Northwest Indiana into warmer weather, the Asian American Student Association at Indiana University Northwest apparently has plans to, judging by the buzz and energy that filled the Gary campus’ student center for the...

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Porter Regional Hospital Hosts 2018 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Porter Regional Hospital Hosts 2018 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Saturday morning, Porter Regional Hospital hosted the largest Easter Egg Hunt in the county at the Porter County Expo Center for the fifth year in a row! The co-sponsors of the event were Porter County EMS and inHealth Integrated care. The day began...

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3rd Annual Corkscrew & Brew Turns Downtown Chesterton Green on St. Patrick’s Day

3rd Annual Corkscrew & Brew Turns Downtown Chesterton Green on St. Patrick’s Day The closer you got to Thomas Centennial Park this St. Patrick’s Day, the louder you could hear the blues being played by The Gerry Hundt Trio, a local band. Hundreds of members of the Northwest Indiana community filled downtown Chesterton this...

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La Porte Mayor’s Ball Returns in 2018 for Another Successful Year

La Porte Mayor’s Ball Returns in 2018 for Another Successful Year Sunday night the city of La Porte held it's annual Mayor's Ball in it's local Civic Auditorium. The event has been going on every year since 1989 when then mayor, Elmo Gonzales, saw it as an opportunity to raise funds for community projects as well...

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Plenty of Fun This March along the South Shore Line

Plenty of Fun This March along the South Shore Line Winter is moving right along, and the fun is only picking up around the Region. As the snow comes and goes, there’s so much fun to do inside and out along the South Shore Line. Let’s see what we found! Whether you walk from the station, ride your...

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Meals on Wheels Preps for 2018 Fundraiser Dinner

Meals on Wheels Preps for 2018 Fundraiser Dinner For the 16th consecutive year, Meals on Wheels is bringing fine dining to northwest Indiana with its annual fundraiser Dine with the Chefs Gala. On March 4, chefs from all around the region will come together and prepare a luxury five-course-meal for...

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