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Thursday, June 30, 2022
Memorial Opera House presents A Summer Soundscape
Midwest Big Band featuring Mary Kay Steele & Jim Bulanda Saturday, August 27 @ 8 pm Big band music of the ‘20s, ‘30s and ‘40s has gifted American culture with arguably the greatest love songs on the charts. Listening to the crooning of “Rat Pack” members Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Bing Crosby, Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop on the radio was enough to melt any icy heart until it skipped a beat to the thrill of a saxophone. Band leaders like Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, and
Wednesday, June 29, 2022Northwest Health – Porter awarded Advanced Certification from The Joint Commission for Primary Stroke
Valparaiso, IN – Northwest Health – Porter has once again earned The Joint Commission’s advanced certification for its Primary Stroke Center by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The hospital underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review and was awarded this accreditation on June 10, 2022. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission
Tuesday, June 28, 2022Valparaiso, Portage & Boone Grove Compost Site 2022 4th of July Hours
Valparaiso, IN – Recycling & Waste Reduction District Celebrates 4th of July. In observance of Independence Day, Valparaiso, Portage & Boone Grove Compost Sites will be closed. Normal business hours will resume 7/5/2022 at the Valparaiso, Portage & Boone Grove Sites. For more information contact the Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County at info@PorterCountyRecycling.org.
Tuesday, June 28, 2022Local Youth Selected for Statewide VOICE Ambassador Program
Indianapolis – On June 21, 2022, VOICE Indiana announced its cohort of Statewide VOICE Youth Ambassadors for the 2022-2023 school year. The statewide VOICE Youth Ambassador program consists of youth ages 13-18 who have demonstrated leadership in celebrating tobacco-free lifestyles and fighting for health equity in their communities as active VOICE Core Team Leaders. These Youth Ambassadors are chosen annually as representatives of their local counties through a competitive application process. They receive
Monday, June 13, 2022Purdue Northwest Chancellor Thomas L. Keon receives Sagamore of the Wabash award during gala support
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — PNW Chancellor Thomas L. Keon received the prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash award while being recognized for his 10 years of transformational leadership in Northwest Indiana at the 5.75 Roaring Ahead Scholarship Gala on June 10.The gala, hosted at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, raised more than $200,000 from generous donors to support scholarships for current and future PNW students.“All of us at PNW could not be prouder of Chancellor Keon and his visionary leadership,”
Monday, June 13, 2022Franciscan Health Michigan City staff and volunteers fill backpacks with supplies in preparation for
MICHIGAN CITY, Indiana | Hundreds of children will head back to school with brand new backpacks packed with supplies, thanks to the efforts of a team of volunteers at Franciscan Health Michigan City. A total of 600 backpacks purchased by Franciscan Health Michigan City through its Mission Fund were stuffed with supplies on June 8 by volunteers in the Blessed Maria Theresia Bonzel Community Room at the hospital. Five hundred of the backpacks will be donated to the Michigan City Area Schools Back to
Monday, June 13, 2022Purdue University Northwest to commemorate Juneteenth with a Celebration of Freedom
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will celebrate Juneteenth from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 18 in Founders Plaza north of the Student Union and Library Building, 2233 173rd Street, Hammond, IN. The event is family-friendly, free and open to the public. “Juneteenth has long been an important holiday for African Americans,” said Wendy St. Jean, associate professor of History in the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences at PNW. “It commemorates the day,
Friday, June 10, 2022Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County Announces Grinding & Hauling Bid Request
Valparaiso, IN – The Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County is seeking quotes to grind organic brush and wood waste and removal/hauling of material at four separate sites across Porter County. There will be a pre-bid meeting Thursday, June 16, 2022, 9am CT at the Valparaiso Compost Site located at 2150 W. Lincolnway Valparaiso, IN to discuss the specific requirements for each site. A site visit to each location will follow the discussion. Compost Site addresses are as
Monday, June 06, 2022VNA Hospice of NWI and the Porter County Community Foundation Host “Stand Down” Event for Veterans
Event for Veterans VALPARAISO – VNA Hospice of NWI, in partnership with the Porter County Community Foundation, are hosting an event for veterans in our community: Porter County Stand Down. Inspired by the “stand downs” of the Vietnam era which offered service members a break from combat to attend to personal needs, the event will provide veterans with the opportunity to obtain resources, benefits, and other helpful information from 50+ vendors in one, convenient location. “The Stand Down is an effort
Monday, June 06, 2022Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County Household Hazardous Waste 6/11/22
Portage, IN – The Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County will host the second household hazardous waste collection event for the season on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Portage High School located at 6450 US-6,Portage, IN. Participants are asked to enter at Pan Am Boulevard. The event will take place from 9am to 2pm CST. Secure Shred Document Destruction will be on site at the event from 9am to 2pm CST. Area residents are encouraged to dispose of old or unwanted documents and papers at the
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