Surf Internet Reaches Major Milestone of 100,000 Fiber-Optic Internet Passings Completed in the Great Lakes Region
ELKHART, Ind. (November 30, 2023) – Surf Internet, a leader in cutting-edge, fiber-optic broadband services, announces the completion of their 100,000th passing of fiber-optic connectivity across the states of Indiana, Michigan, and Illinois. This significant milestone demonstrates Surf Internet's ongoing commitment to providing high-speed, reliable internet access to homes and businesses throughout the Great Lakes region. Surf plans to extend their fiber network to nearly 400,000 passings by 2028. The
Here Comes Santa Claus: Portage Township YMCA Brings the Magic of Santa to Your Home
PORTAGE, IN ￨ You better watch out. You better not cry. You better not pout, I’m telling you why. Santa Claus can come for a home visit in December. The Portage Township YMCA is offering three dates to choose from for their Annual Santa Visits. Participants can choose from December 9th or December 16th for $25 per household or December 23rd for only $50 per household. There is a maximum of 15 visits per date and the price covers gifts from Santa for up to two children. Additional children who will be
Porter County Community Foundation Names Samantha Bean Director of Marketing and Communications
VALPARAISO, IND. — Samantha Bean has been named Director of Marketing and Communications for the Porter County Community Foundation (PCCF). As Director of Marketing and Communications for PCCF, Bean will be responsible for creating, managing and continually evaluating an integrated marketing and communications program supporting the Foundation’s strategic plan and vision. “We are so pleased to have Samantha join our team. Her expertise and experience with graphic design, writing, public relations
Northwest Health – Porter Earns HeartFlow Quality Award for Excellence in Coronary CT Imaging
Valparaiso, IN – Northwest Health – Porter is proud to have earned an international quality award for its cardiac imaging heart flow program. This award signifies that Northwest Health was in the top 15% of medical centers providing patients with a way for identifying and understanding their heart health by utilizing coronary CT heart flow analysis. Recipients of the award are determined based on metrics assessing the quality and adoption of the analysis within a hospital’s cardiovascular imaging
Gabriel's Horn Homeless Shelter Provides a Lifeline to Porter County Women and their Children
Since its founding in 2004, Gabriel’s Horn has been a sanctuary for women and women with children during the most difficult time of their lives. Not only has the facility provided warm beds for women and children facing homelessness for a myriad of reasons, but Gabriel’s Horn also provides a lifeline for those families to get back on their feet, become independent and lead successful lives. Gabriel's Horn is the only shelter in Porter County to serve homeless women and their dependents who are
NiSource Charitable Foundation and NIPSCO To Support Work One, United Way’s Mobile Services Unit with $100,000 Contribution
(Valparaiso)- The NiSource Charitable Foundation and NIPSCO will collaborate with WorkOne and United Way Northwest Indiana with a generous $100,000 impact investment in the United Way’s Mobile Services Unit in a check presentation next week. The event marks a significant milestone for the program, which will focus on supporting Level Up participants, community development, job creation and sustainability. The check presentation will take place at the United Way Northwest Indiana office, 951
Celebrate Seven Remarkable Years of RPAC at the Last Five Years Gala
Valparaiso, IN – November 20, 2023 – Regional Performing Arts Company (RPAC), the leading nonprofit youth theater organization in Northwest Indiana, is thrilled to invite the community to an unforgettable evening of entertainment, delectable cuisine, and a noble cause. Join us as we commemorate seven years of artistic excellence and community engagement at the new Journeyman Distillery American Factory in Valparaiso. RPAC has consistently strived to provide young talents with a platform to shine,
Portage Parks Department to host annual Christmas Craft show
PORTAGE = Over 70 vendors will be available to kick start the holiday shopping season at the Portage Parks Department's annual Christmas Craft Show.The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 2 and 3 in the Oakwood and Sycamore rooms at Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Road, Portage.Admission is free, but bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the Portage Township Food Pantry.Tocayos will be serving lunch in the Oakwood kitchen. Family Promise will host a bake sale in the lobby.Santa will be
Portage Parks Department to host daddy/daughter, mother/son events
PORTAGE - The Portage Department of Parks and Recreation will again be hosting two of its most popular family-oriented events this winter.Registration for the Jan. 27 Mother Son Dance and Feb. 9 Daddy Daughter Dance will open on Dec. 1.Both events are for ages 3 years and up.The Mother Son Dance will be held from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Jan. 27 at Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Road. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for check in.Cost is $30 per person and includes dinner, beverage, dessert, music by a deejay and one
Celebrate the Holidays with Upcycled Holiday Family Workshop
VALPARAISO, Ind. – The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County invites residents to an Upcycled Holiday Family Workshop in partnership with Art Barn. The workshop will take place on November 18, 2023, 1 p.m. through 4 p.m. at Art Barn School of Art (695 N 400 E, Valparaiso, IN 46383). Registration is open to the public with a limit of 24 participants via: artbarnschool.org/service-page/upcycled-holiday-family-workshop. The fee is $10 per person. Art Barn instructor, Linda Eyermann
INDIANA SET TO CELEBRATE 48th “GREAT AMERICAN SMOKE OUT”
Hoosiers Encouraged to “Be A Quitter Today” (Porter County, IN) – In celebration of the American Cancer Society’s 48th Great American Smokeout on Nov. 16, Hoosiers across Indiana are encouraged to “make the commitment and quit smoking today”. “With the holidays just around the corner, it’s a great time for people to give the ‘gift’ of a better life to themselves and to their family and friends by quitting. With fewer places to smoke in Indiana, now is the perfect time to quit,” said
Northwest Health Hospitals Nationally Recognized with High Hospital Safety Grades from Leapfrog Group
New Grade for Fall 2023 is a national recognition for patient safety Valparaiso, IN, – Two Northwest Health hospitals received high marks for quality of care today from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Northwest Health – Porter received an “A”Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2023 and Northwest Health – La Porte received a “B”. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the
Community Healthcare System hospitals celebrate nearly 200 years of serving NWI
NORTHWEST INDIANA | Community Healthcare System hospitals have had at least 195 reasons to celebrate this year. Community Hospital, St. Catherine Hospital and St. Mary Medical Center hit major milestones in 2023 with a combined 195 years of service to communities throughout Northwest Indiana. In April, the latter two hospitals marked 95 and 50 years, respectively, and Community Hospital celebrated 50 years in September. “Community Healthcare System is proud of the deep roots our hospitals have
Gabriel's Horn Homeless Shelter for Women & Children's Capital Campaign is Underway
“Have YOU Earned YOUR Wings Yet?”. Gabriel’s Horn Homeless Shelter for Women & Children is looking for angels to earn their wings this holiday season by joining our 2023 Annual Campaign and making a difference in the lives of Porter County women and children. How can YOU earn your wings? Join our efforts by considering donating $10 and then asking ten of your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers to also donate $10 to Gabriel’s Horn. Visit www.gabrielshelter.org/donate to give today. When
Memorial Opera House: White Christmas
White Christmas Directed by Alexandria Ingram Choreographed by Molly Oros Vocal Directed by Sharon Shepard Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin Book by David Ives and Paul Blake Based Upon the Paramount Pictures Film Written for the Screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank. November 30 – December 17, 2023 Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en
