Hobart has Trash or Treasure citywide garage sale Saturday

HOBART | The annual Trash or Treasure citywide garage sale will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday and features 80 garage sale participants, said Raeann Trakas, special events coordinator.

Area postal workers collect nonperishable food Saturday

HOBART | The National Association of Letter Carriers branch of Crown Point, Lowell and Hobart will be collecting nonperishable food items on Saturday for the Letter Carrier Stamp Out Hunger food drive.

Knights to host monthly dinner

Highland family will benefit from Saturday fundraiser

HAMMOND | An evening of fellowship on behalf of the Chuck O’Day family will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Jean Shepherd Community Center, 3031 Mahoney Drive, Hammond.

South suburban businesses donate to longtime Chicago Heights food pantry

Respond Now staff member Philip Wiersma unloads food Thursday at the facility in Chicago Heights as part of the South-Southwest Suburban United Way's annual April Food Day.

South suburban businesses donate to longtime Chicago Heights food pantry

Respond Now interns Jane Kennedy, left, and Elvie Maya, center, unload food Thursday at the facility in Chicago Heights as part of the South-Southwest Suburban United Way's annual April Food Day. More than 3,750 pounds of food was collected by the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors …

South suburban businesses donate to longtime Chicago Heights food pantry

Respond Now workers unload food Thursday at the facility in Chicago Heights as part of the South-Southwest Suburban United Way's annual April Food Day.

South suburban businesses donate to longtime Chicago Heights food pantry

Respond Now site manager Ray Arebalo unloads food Thursday at the facility in Chicago Heights as part of the South-Southwest Suburban United Way's annual April Food Day. More than 3,750 pounds of food was collected by the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau and 19 hotels in 11…

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Portage enjoys both commerce, recreation

Portage Food Bank volunteer Charlie White pulls a cart of donated food inside a room at the pantry last October. Portage volunteers are a vital part of the city's character.

From fish stands to a castle, Whiting is known for its restaurants

They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. If that be the case, then for years men have been drawn to Whiting.

Ukrainian Catholic parish hosts annual Easter event

MUNSTER | St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Parish will hold its annual Easter Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Josaphat Church Hall, White Oak and Ridge avenues.

Hop to St. John for annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

ST. JOHN | To help celebrate the Easter season, the St. John Chamber of Commerce is busy preparing for its annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. This special children’s event will take place Saturday at St. John VFW Post 717, 10400 W. 93rd Ave. The event will begin at 8 a.m., with breakfas…

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Knights are frying fish Friday

WINFIELD | Knights of Columbus St. Elizabeth Seton Council 7473 will hold a Lenten Fish Fry from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 7667 E. 109th Ave. All you can eat Pollock, chicken tenders, tossed salad, potatoes and green beans, coffee and desserts will be served. Adul…

Fad diets yield temporary results

Bell bottoms, big hair and T-shirts that change color when you touch them. Just as fashion goes in and out of style, so do diets.

Hobart Family YMCA working to keep children healthy

Hobart Family YMCA, 601 W 40th Place, Hobart, will host its annual Healthy Kids Day from 10 a.m. to noon March 9, with free admission for all Hobart children.

Mardi Gras success benefits Schererville PTOs

Cindy Jansky, of Caliber Funding, and Pam Bilyak, of Tupperware, would like to thank everyone who helped, attended and donated to the Schererville Chamber of Commerce’s 21st Mardi Gras Fashion Show this month. It was a great success and proceeds will be presented to the PTOs of Grimmer Middl…