Businesses invited to bid on student art to display

HAMMOND | Hammond business owners are invited to an exhibition and auction of student artworks from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Morton High School, 6915 Grand Ave.

Racing for Babies fundraiser helps fund family needs

CEDAR LAKE |When it comes to show-and-tell, Nathan Splant has no competition.

TradeWinds gala nets $54,000 for agency services

MERRILLVILLE | TradeWinds Services recently hosted its 20th annual fundraising gala in the Celebrity Ballroom of the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza.

Purdue Alumni Club hosts Coaches Caravan

MERRILLVILLE | The Purdue Alumni Club of Northwest Indiana is bringing the Boilermaker Coaches Caravan back to the area, with a stop at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, 800 E. 81st Ave.

Comedy improv returns to CPHS stage

CROWN POINT | The Stray Dogs Improv Comedy Club will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, in the Crown Point High School Auditorium, 1500 S. Main St. Admission is a $5 donation at the door and all proceeds go directly to support the arts. The club will also premiere its new video, “The Rights of Spring…

Poppy Days are today and Saturday in Miller community

GARY | Miller-Dunes American Legion Auxiliary members will distribute poppies today and Saturday in the community in commemoration of veterans who gave their lives in the service of ther country. Volunteers will be outside Great Lakes Cafe, 201 Mississippi St.; Miller K Market on Melton Road…

Mustang volleyball team out to "kill" cancer

MUNSTER | Members of the Munster High School volleyball team had more than one reason to play hard this past season.

Neighborhood festival benefits cancer center

MUNSTER | After another successful Briar Fest event at Briar Ridge in Schererville, organizers presented a $16,494 check to the Cancer Resource Centre. This is the sixth year the neighborhood festival was used as a meaningful way for residents to give back to their communities.

Style show will benefit Parkinson's Disease

Walk-a-thon fundraiser Saturday in honor of fallen Lansing soldier

LANSING | The Lansing Junior Woman's Club is organizing a 5K walk-a-thon fundraiser in honor of Lance Cpl. Philip J Martini.

Woman collects money for ALS Foundation

Glen Ellyn, Ill., resident Tracey Kreiling holds a photo of her father, Tom Ryan, who died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Kreiling and her volunteer crew of 10 collected donations in Glen Ellyn for the Les Turner ALS Foundations Tag Days drive. Simila…

Woman collects money for ALS Foundation

GLEN ELLYN, Ill. | Tracey Kreiling has fond memories of her father while she was growing up in Florida.

Spaghetti dinner fundraiser today to benefit food pantry

MERRILLVILLE | A spaghetti dinner fundraiser is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the SS. Constantine and Helen hall, 8000 Madison St.

Operation Fill That Truck seeking donations

Walk to support Alzheimer's services

CROWN POINT | Alzheimer's & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana will hold its annual Family Fundraiser Walk on May 18 in Crown Point.

Fundraiser planned for Schererville dog park

SCHERERVILLE | A fundraiser to benefit Schererville's Perry Ferrini Dog Park is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Dickey's Barbecue Pit, 713 Indianapolis Blvd.

Knights to host monthly dinner

Vendor and bake sale to benefit Schererville child

SCHERERVILLE | Stay Strong Savannah Benefit, a vendor event and bake sale, will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at Child Zone 41, 2420 Ontario St.

Walk or run for Kailey this Sunday in St. John

ST. JOHN | Help raise money for Niemann-Pick Type C research in honor of 9-year-old Schererville resident Kailey Florkiewicz by participating in a Walk/Run for Kailey at 1 p.m. Sunday.

Casino Night will benefit Habitat for Humanity

CROWN POINT | Academy Mortgage Corp. will  host a Casino Night from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Buddy & Pals, 499 E. Summit St., Crown Point, with all proceeds donated to Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana.