Gatherings

It’s that time of year again when the air becomes a little more crisp and the days start getting a little shorter. We put away our shorts and t-shirts for jackets and jeans but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a ton of great things going on along...

With school in full swing and summer turning to fall, it is easy to feel as though the fun and games are over. At Zao Island, however, the fun is just getting started. Everything you love about the recreational center is still there, but renovations...

With school back in session, families have to plan what to do with their beautiful Northwest Indiana weekends. For some lucky people, they chose to visit Garwood Orchards in La Porte for their Apple Festival. The annual two-day Apple Festival hosted...

For years, the Sauers Buick GMC parking lot in La Porte, has been transformed into a sea of vintage and classic cars for the Annual Car Show. On September 10, for the second year in a row, the dealership has partnered with The Salvation Army. “We...

For 25 years a staple in Hobart summers has been the Lakefront Festival. Hosted downtown at the iconic Festival Park, the four day event includes live music, food, and family friendly activities for everyone to enjoy. “This is a cornerstone Hobart...

East Chicago recently announced the musical lineup for this year’s Taste of East Chicago on Aug. 19, 20, and 21, with the main headlining act this year to be Ja Rule. Ja Rule, known for his Grammy-nominated #1 hit “Always on Time,” in addition...

On the final summer Sunday, the last day of the weekend before Portage Township Schools resume for a new year, Real Life Community Church invited families out to their Family Fun Fair to with ways to prepare for the upcoming school year. The event...

On Thursday, Ideas in Motion Media held the 5th Annual Good Life Awards at the Blue Chip Casino to much fanfare and excitement from local non-profits, supporting sponsors and those who have helped propel the positive news websites and social media...

Two-hundred years of history will be on display at the Indiana Welcome Center from Aug 29 to Oct 2 in celebration of Indiana’s Bicentennial. The South Shore CVA has partnered with a number of historical societies to tell the stories of the people,...

The Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point has already begun the transformation for the 164th Annual Lake County Fair. The Fair begins August 5 and continues to August 14. Gates open at 9:00 a.m. daily, with free admission Monday through Thursday...