Horseshoe sponsors mentoring program at Hammond Boys & Girls Club

Dawn Reynolds-Pettit, of Horseshoe Casinos; Arthur Mollenhauer, of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Chicago; and P.J. Jones and Charles Sanders, of the Hammond Boys & Girls Club, admire a ceremonial check for $50,000 presented to the club by Horseshoe. The money will be used for a mentoring p…

Horseshoe sponsors mentoring program at Hammond Boys & Girls Club

Hammond Boys & Girls Club Director P.J. Jones, center, gives a tour of the club Monday after the announcement of a $50,000 donation from Horseshoe Casino. The money will be used to fund a mentoring program offered by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Chicago.

Boys and Girls Club gets $50,000

HAMMOND | The Hammond Boys & Girls Club has received a donation of $50,000 from Horseshoe Casino.

Horseshoe sponsors mentoring program at Hammond Boys & Girls Club

Hammond Boys & Girls Club Director P.J. Jones, right, talks Monday about plans for a room during a tour of the club.*Horseshoe Casino gave a $50,000 donation, which will be used for a mentoring program run out fo the Hammond Boys & Girls Club.Editor's note: The cutline has been corr…

Snapshots of everyday life

Kids from the South Haven Boys & Girls Club's Kidstop program play at the South Haven Elementary School playground last May.

'I got my start in Hammond'

Hammond native Andre Weems, a New York cartoonist, returned to speak to kids during the 12th annual holiday party Monday night at the Indiana Welcome Center. Weems also will speak to Hammond High School students.

'I got my start in Hammond'

Hammond native Andre Weems, second from right, joins Ronald Couch, from Majestic Star Casino, as they distribute gifts to Boys & Girls Club members Monday night at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond.

'I got my start in Hammond'

Ronald Couch, from Majestic Star Casino, talks to Boys & Girls Club members Monday night at the Indiana Welcome Center during the 12th annual Boys & Girls Club holiday party. Participants played games, listened to an inspirational talk by Hammond native, Andrew Weems, enjoyed food, a…

'I got my start in Hammond'

Hammond Boys & Girls Club members open gifts Monday night at the Indiana Welcome Center during the 12th annual Boys & Girls Club holiday party. It was sponsored by Majestic Star Casino, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana and Strack & Van Til.

'I got my start in Hammond'

Hammond native Andre Weems, a New York cartoonist, displays a clip from his cartoon, "Bum Bum Jones" while speaking to kids from seven Lake County Boys & Girls Clubs Monday night at the Indiana Welcome Center.

Demolition begins at Gary's former Tolleston school

An excavator from Gary Materials demolishes a wall at the former Tolleston school building in Gary. The demolition is clearing the way for a new Boys and Girls Club.

Demolition begins at Gary's former Tolleston school

Clarence Thomas of Gary Materials sprays water on rubble during demolition of the former Tolleston Elementary School in Gary on Wednesday.

Demolition begins at Gary's former Tolleston school

An excavator from Gary Materials demolishes a wall at the former Tolleston school building.

PNC American Sign Language Club plans coffeehouse event

VALPARAISO | The Purdue University North Central American Sign Language Club will host an ASL Coffeehouse from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 21 at Cornucopia Coffee Co., 210 Lincolnway.

Kidstop keeping kids going

Kids from the South Haven Boys & Girls Club Kidstop program play Tuesday at the South Haven Elementary School playground.

Kidstop keeping kids going

Children from The South Haven Boys & Girls Club Kidstop program play at the South Haven Elementary School playground Tuesday. Kidstop is a child care program for elementary school kids that runs from 6:30 a.m. before school, and until 6:30 pm. after school providing education, guidance a…

Youche Country Club

Crown Point resident Jim Stablein prepares to tee off on the golf course of the Youche Country Club. Serving Crown Point for nearly 85 years, Youche Country Club prides itself on its pristine golf course and facilities, friendly atmosphere and community involvement.

Youche Country Club

Serving Crown Point for nearly 85 years, Youche Country Club prides itself on its pristine golf course and facilities, friendly atmosphere and community involvement.

Youche Country Club

Crown Point residents Barbereen Sexton, Gerald Bradshaw and Glenn Gross share a conversation in the bar area of the Youche Country Club.

Youche Country Club

Youche Country Club in Crown Point is open every month, offering year-round dining and social events such as ballroom dancing and bridge lessons, trivia and game nights.