Call 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 September 23 and 24, 2023, setting the stage for fun and acceptance for families of children with different
Ivy Tech’s 19th Annual Spring Fundraiser Event makes triumphant return
Ivy Tech’s 19th Annual Spring Fundraiser Event makes triumphant return to in person gathering on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Aberdeen Manor – located at 216 Ballantrae Street Valparaiso, IN. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. CST. Event will include dinner, online auction and feature LIVE entertainment by ReTurn2Soul, a 6-piece band from Chicagoland performing classic R&B, Jazz, and Motown hits. Net proceeds from this event support “Meet the Need” initiative which provides additional financial assistance and resources
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 disease.“As the second most common cause of cancer death, colorectal cancer is now being diagnosed at a
Portage Township Trustee holding annual Team Up 2 Clean Up event April 22
SOUTH HAVEN = Portage Township Trustee Brendan Clancy will be hosting his annual Team Up 2 Clean Up event from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 22. The annual event allows volunteers, be they individuals, community groups or businesses, to help give their community a good spring cleaning. Volunteers will meet at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 22 at Haven Hollow Park, 330 W 700 N, South Haven, gather their tools and assignments and begin projects at Haven Hollow, Field of Dreams and Jim Lynch parks, along
Market on the Square
Calling vendors/farmers/food trucks/crafters....... registration is open for our 2023 season of the Market on the Square! Contact [email protected] for an application!
Spring Program Guide
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Senior Health Fair
The Mayor's Senior Advisory committee Health Fair is returning!The health fair, which provides seniors and others an opportunity to receive free health screenings and gather information relevant to issues facing seniors, will be held from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Thursday, May 11 in the Oakwood Hall of Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Road.The committee is also seeking vendors for the event.For more information, or to obtain a vendor application, please contact Amy Armstrong at the Portage Parks Department at
March 30th SCORE NW Indiana’s Female Business Founders Forum 2023
Welcome to SCORE NW Indiana’s Female Business Founders Forum 2023, where we celebrate and empower women entrepreneurs! We gather to share our stories, inspire each other, and build valuable connections. As female founders, we face unique challenges, but we also possess incredible resilience, creativity, and leadership skills. This event is an opportunity to showcase our achievements and learn from each other's experiences. Let's celebrate our successes, support each other through our struggles, and pave
RUFF Gala
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Ivy 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
Hops for Hospice
Hops for Hospice returns on Saturday, June 3 and will draw breweries from the region and across the country in support of accessible, nonprofit hospice care in Northwest Indiana. All proceeds from the event will support our mission to promote dignity in aging by helping seniors remain in their homes and in charge of their healthcare decisions for as long as possible.Don’t miss your chance to sponsor this amazing event! Register today at hopsforhospice.org
Trivia
It's that time again! Grab a group of friends and sign up for Housing Opportunities' 11th annual Trivia Night! Get your game on and show your support for the community. To sponsor the event or purchase tickets, visit hoi.help
Memorial Opera House Concerts
ALLIGATOR RECORDS ARTISTS THE CASH BOX KINGS AND LIL’ ED & THE BLUES IMPERIALS TO PERFORM LIVE IN VALPARAISO!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
NWI Times Article on PRA's 12 step program
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Northwest 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
The Biggest Networking Event in Portage is almost here!
Portage 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
AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Indiana
The American Pickers are excited to return to Indiana! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in April 2023. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them. As
Community Healthcare System Raises Awareness of World Obesity Day through Healthy 4 Life Program
MUNSTER | World Obesity Day is being observed on Saturday, March 4, with the awareness theme of “Changing Perceptions: Let’s Talk about Obesity.” World Obesity Day was established in 2015 as an annual campaign with the goal of stimulating and supporting practical actions that will help people achieve and maintain a healthy weight and reverse the global obesity crisis. Obesity is on the rise globally, with 1 billion people predicted to be living with the disease by 2030, according to World Obesity.org.
Morality Home Care Accepting New Clients
Who We Are Morality Home Care strives to be of service to others by providing a high level of personal care. We offer trustworthy, confident, and reliable Home Care Services in Northwest, Indiana. Our care team is willing and able to slow down in this fast-paced world and lead with morals, kindness, and compassion. Here at Morality Home Care, we hire and train our care team to deliver superior home care using a detailed screening process for your loved ones’ safety and security. We are locally owned and