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Wednesday, March 22, 2023Northwest Medical Group GI Encourages Colonoscopies during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness
Northwest Medical Group GI Encourages Colonoscopies during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month If you’re thinking a colonoscopy is a test for old people, think again. In 2018, the American Cancer Society altered their recommendation for timing of a first-time colon cancer screening from age 50 to age 45, for those at average risk of cancer. The change was directly tied to the rising number of younger adults being diagnosed with colorectal cancers – including many with no family history of the
Wednesday, March 22, 2023Purdue University Northwest invites public to presentation by author Deirdre Mask
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will welcome Deirdre Mask, author of “The Address Book: What Street Addresses Reveal about Identity, Race, Wealth and Power,” as the keynote speaker during the university’s annual Days of Discovery research symposium. The presentation will include a live question and answer session and take place from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5 in Alumni Hall, located in the Student Union and Library Building, 2233 173rd Street, Hammond,
Wednesday, March 22, 2023New Volunteer Training at our Michigan City center
Reins of Life, Inc. will conduct New Volunteer Training at our Michigan City center on Monday, March 27 from 2-4:30 p.m. and Tuesday, March 28 from 5:30-8 p.m. CT. You only need to attend one training class to qualify. Volunteers in therapeutic riding lessons help with the grooming/tacking process and lend assistance during lessons as riders learn new skills and perform activities on horseback. Volunteers must be 13 years or older. Horse experience is not required. One class is an approximately 1.5 to
Thursday, March 16, 2023Call for Youth Artists & Mentors for Inclusive Theatre Production
Memorial Opera House Foundation, in partnership with The Boys and Girls Club of Northwest Indiana in Valparaiso and The Penguin Project®, a national non-profit organization dedicated to providing theatrical opportunities for differently-abled children have announced a callout for artists and mentors. The first-ever, inclusive theatre production in Indiana, Annie Jr., will premier on September 23 and 24, 2023, setting the stage for fun and acceptance for families of children with different
Thursday, March 16, 2023Porter County Compost Sites Re-opening 2023
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County has announced that Boone Grove and Portage Compost sites will REOPEN for the season on Monday, March 20, 2023.Portage and Boone Grove Compost Sites will open for season March 20th with regular hours of 8am-4pm. Valparaiso Compost Site will extend operating hours to 8am-5pm beginning March 20th.The District maintains three (3) sites throughout Porter County where residents can bring organic yard waste: branches, limbs, weeds, brush, and leaves.
Thursday, March 16, 2023ALLIGATOR RECORDS ARTISTS THE CASH BOX KINGS AND LIL’ ED & THE BLUES IMPERIALS TO PERFORM LIVE
Alligator Records artists The Cash Box Kings and Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials will perform live at the Memorial Opera House in Valparaiso on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The award-winning blues band The Cash Box Kings will celebrate the March 17th release of their new Alligator Records album, Oscar’s Motel. According to Living Blues magazine, The Cash Box Kings “are one of the best blues bands in the land.” The group, co-led by Chicago blues vocalist and songwriter Oscar “Mr. 43rd Street” Wilson, and
Thursday, March 16, 2023Ivy Tech Community College Names New Director of Marketing Communications
Valparaiso, IN – Ivy Tech has announced the new Director of Marketing for the college campus.Erika Mihalek, a strategic digital storyteller and communications lead who has served Porter County for 10+ years has been named the Director of Marketing. Her responsibilities will include marketing and structuring communications at the Valparaiso Campus, Michigan City & LaPorte Sites. Erika started her career at Northwest Indiana Community Action Agency as a Resource Database Specialist for Indiana 2-1-1 in
Thursday, March 16, 2023NIPSCO ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION GRANTS
Merrillville, Ind. — NIPSCO is accepting applications for its Environmental Action Grant to support local nonprofit organizations with environmental initiatives. For the eighth consecutive year, NIPSCO will provide support for environmental restoration and education projects throughout northern Indiana. “Our employees are passionate about investing in the communities where they live and work, and we have a lot of energy to give to the communities we serve,” said Rick Calinski, NIPSCO Director of
Wednesday, March 08, 2023PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
Valparaiso, IN – Ivy Tech Campus Board of Trustees Meeting Notice. DATE & TIME: March 10, 2023, 8:00 AM CT. LOCATION: Ivy Tech Community College Michigan City Campus, 3714 Franklin Street, Michigan City, IN 46360. Virtual Zoom link for meeting attendance is located here. Meeting ID is 951 9595 1430. Please save date and mark your calendar for this meeting. Contact the Ivy Tech Valparaiso campus at 219-464-8514 with any questions. Thanks in advance for your consideration. About Ivy Tech Community
Monday, March 06, 2023Franciscan Health Michigan City designated as Gold Infant Safe Sleep Hospital
MICHIGAN CITY, Indiana – Franciscan Health Michigan City has been designated as a Gold Infant Safe Sleep Hospital, achieving the highest level of certification by Cribs for Kids. The hospital announced the achievement on March 1, which is designated as National Baby Sleep Day. “I am proud of the hard work and dedication of our Family Birth Center team in leading the way to earning Gold Safe Sleep status,” Franciscan Health Michigan City President and CEO Dean Mazzoni said. “They exemplify our
Monday, March 06, 2023Northwest Medical Group Welcomes New Family Nurse Practitioner to Valparaiso
Valparaiso, IN – Northwest Medical Group recently welcomed nurse practitioner Jennifer DeFauw, FNP- C. DeFauw joined the family medicine practice of Derek Gasper, D.O., and Vijaya Chapala, M.D., at the Northwest Medical Group – Primary Care office located at 1100 McDonald Drive in Valparaiso. Ashley Dickinson, Chief Executive Officer for Northwest Health, shared that adding new practitioners is part of a continued effort by Northwest Medical Group to meet the growing demand for primary care throughout
Monday, March 06, 2023Portage Community Business Night: Minute to Win It
The Biggest Networking Event in Portage is almost here! PORTAGE │ The 20th Annual Portage Community & Business Night will be held on Thursday, April 20 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Woodland Park in Portage. This annual event is hosted by the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce and is one of the best regional networking events of the year. The Portage Community & Business Night gives businesses the opportunity to showcase their services and/or products to residents in the community. This event is free
Monday, March 06, 2023First Lady Jill Biden to Visit Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso Campus 3/6
Valparaiso, IN – First Lady Jill Biden will visit Ivy Tech Community College’s Valparaiso Campus on Monday, March 6, 2023 at 1:00PM CT. In an official statement, the White House confirmed Dr. Biden would visit Valparaiso “to highlight the Biden Administration's commitment to strengthening our economy and building pathways to good-paying jobs through career-connected learning.” Media interested in attending must RSVP HERE through the White House by Friday March 3rd at 12:00 PM. “It’s a wonderful honor
Monday, March 06, 2023Franciscan Health, Geminus to host car seat safety clinic 3/6
New car seats available to select qualifying Indiana residents CROWN POINT, Indiana -- Franciscan Health Crown Point and Geminus Regional Health Systems are partnering to host a free car seat safety clinic in Kouts. The event will take place from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 18 at the Kouts Volunteer Fire Department at 108 E. Mentor St. in Kouts. Qualifying Indiana residents may receive a new car seat thanks to a generous grant from Geminus Regional Health Systems. A certified Child
Monday, March 06, 2023Come One. Come All. To the Greatest Pee-Wee Prom in Town!
PORTAGE | Originally intended to celebrate graduating preschoolers, the Portage Township YMCA's Pee-Wee Prom quickly became a tradition for families of all shapes and sizes. In line with the Portage Y's mission of For All, this year's event, Under the Big Top, will be held at Woodland Park’s Oakwood Hall on Friday, March 10th, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Circus themed evening is for all family types and is geared towards children 8 years old and younger, but all ages are welcome. Attire is themed, dress-up
Monday, November 14, 2022How to Build a Successful Business in the Duneland Area of Indiana
The Duneland area of Indiana is a great place to start a business. With its close proximity to Chicago and its growing population, the Duneland area is ripe with opportunity for entrepreneurs. If you're thinking about starting a business in the Duneland area, here's what you need to do to set yourself up for success.Come Up With a Profitable Business Idea The first step to starting any successful business is coming up with a profitable idea. What goods or services can you provide that people in the
Monday, October 10, 2022Starting a Small Business in the Local Duneland Community: Tips to Get You Started
There are many reasons why it pays to start a small business in your local community. Small businesses are the lifeblood of the American economy, and they have a major impact on the strength of local communities. When you start a small business, you create jobs, support other businesses, and generate tax revenue for your region. Additionally, small businesses add to the diversity and vitality of local communities. If you're thinking about starting a small business here in Duneland, here are some tips to
Tuesday, September 20, 2022Teachers Credit Union Foundation Donates $5k to Opportunity Enterprises
(Valparaiso, IN) – The Teachers Credit Union (TCU) Foundation recently awarded Opportunity Enterprises (OE) $5,000 to support the service organization’s Camp Lakeside, an inclusive summer day camp for school-aged children of all ability levels. TCU Chief Member Experience Officer Nicole Alcorn said the camp is a perfect match for the Foundation’s philanthropic priorities. “The TCU Foundation is pleased to support Opportunity Enterprises’ Camp Lakeside,” Alcorn said. “The TCU Foundation is focused on
Thursday, August 04, 2022A 4-Step Guide to Starting Your Handyman Business
A handyman business provides a variety of home-based services related to plumbing, electrical, periodic maintenance, etc. One of the advantages of a handyman business is the opportunity to scale, which can be done by adding new services or securing commercial contracts as opposed to working with individual clients. For skilled professionals planning to start their handyman business, this article will serve as an all-encompassing guide. Obtain Relevant Licenses Almost every state in the United States
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