The 9th annual Visiting Nurse Association's Stroll for Hospice will take place on Sunday, April 25th at 1 pm, with registration beginning at 12 noon. The 3-mile Stroll will begin and end at the new VNA building located at 2401 Valley Drive in...
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Lupus Volunteers Recognized at Annual Dinner
“Volunteers work without pay not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless,” says Phyllis Simko, President & CEO of the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA), Indiana Chapter. To honor these priceless individuals, LFA held...
Read MoreMemorial Day Blood Donations Needed to Help Save Lives
Public urged to jumpstart summer by giving blood While many people mark Memorial Day by marching in parades or flying flags, more and more people are honoring U.S. service men and women by donating blood through the American Red Cross. “Donating...
Read MoreTrail Run Xtreme 12K
A Calumet Region Striders Gold Cup Series Race and an XYZ Trail Series Race Xtreme Partners: Portage Parks and Re/Max Affiliates Date and Time: Memorial Day, Monday, 5/31/2010 Kids’ Mile at 8:15 am. Xtreme 12K at 9:00 am. Registration from 7:30 am...
Read MoreNew Law Encourages 16 Year-Old Students to Donate Blood
American Red Cross supports Senate Bill 46 The American Red Cross is excited to announce that a new law, Senate Bill 46, will encourage 16 year-olds to start a lifelong habit of donating blood. In the past, Indiana state law was silent on the issue...
Read MoreNew Community Conversations Series to Put Focus on Caregiver Education
The Alzheimer's Association of Greater Indiana, will host Community Conversations, a free Alzheimer’s education series featuring information on a variety of topics that are of interest to all community members with a focus towards caregivers. The...
Read MoreVNA “Senior Moments” Free Presentation – Elder Abuse
The Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County will present "Elder Abuse" at locations in Lake and Porter Counties in May. This informational program will discuss what constitutes elder abuse and what can be done to prevent or stop it. May 6 at...
Read MoreOperation: Cops For A Cure
Cops For A Cure Incorporated, a public benefit Corporation, has been established to generate financial support and public awareness for breast cancer and related research. In March of this year Officer Flora Akers of the Portage Police Department was...
Read MorePortage Boys & Girls Club Participates in Kick Butts Day
March 24 is National Kick Butts Day where youth from around the country organize events to fight tobacco use. Members of the Portage Boys & Girls Club small leadership group Torch Club held their annual Kick Butts Day Carnival to teach fellow...
Read MorePHS Students Raced to Spring
Portage High School students recently finished the Race to Spring contest, inspired by PE teacher Kristen Peterson. From February 23 to March 18, the freshmen students were challenged to walk or jog as many laps as they could around the gym, up and...
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