Church offers a free breakfast and fellowship to all

St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1288 S. Indiana Ave., Crown Point, will host its free Breakfast and Blessings from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday.

Car cruise, pool opening and school honors signal spring

Happy Mother's Day to all moms today!

Make way for the Hub Run this afternoon in Crown Point

The Hub Run will begin at 2 p.m. today at the downtown square. This 5K/2K is a CRS Gold Cup Series race. Cost to register today is $25 for all ages.

Crown Point seniors advance in scholarship program

Congratulations to Crown Point High School seniors Kelsey Hopkins and Brandi Collins, who have advanced to National Merit Scholar Finalist contention. They students are now being considered for National Merit Scholarships.

July 4 parade to salute all branches of U.S. miltary

The Crown Point Fourth of July Celebration Committee is proud to announce this year’s theme, "Hats Off to Our Heros."

Youth headed to nationals for geography and spelling skills

Congratulations to Sean Ives, a seventh-grader at Trinity Lutheran School in Crown Point, who will be representing his school in both the National Geography Bee and the National Spelling Bee. Sean will travel to Washington D.C. on May 20 to compete in the geography bee, and return a week lat…

Library offers book sale, dogs and children's travel programs

The Friends of the Crown Point Community Library will host a one-day book sale from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the library, 122 N. Main St.

Happy Easter to all in the Hub City

Today, Christians all over the world are celebrating the Risen Christ. I wish everyone a blessed and happy Easter. Hopefully, warm weather is right around the corner.

Form a Relay for Life team and fight cancer by walking

June seems like a long way off, but to look ahead, why not form a team for the fight against cancer. The Southlake Relay for Life fundraiser will begin at 6 p.m. June 7 the Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St. Crown Point. Teams will walk around the fairgrounds throughout the night afte…

Wear green today for St. Patrick's Day celebration in Crown Point

Crown Point is the place to be today if you want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The fun begins at noon with the kickoff of the St. Baldrick’s Day fundraiser in the small bay at the Crown Point Fire Station 126 N. East St. Head shaving will continue until 4 p.m., with proceeds raised by "sha…

Enjoy art classes and musical theater in Crown Point

South Shore Arts has new classes beginning Monday at the South Shore Arts Crown Point Branch, 123 N. Main St., along with a variety of one-time workshops. Children and adults of all ages can enjoy learning a new skill or craft. To see class descriptions, workshops and more information, visit…

Find a place to help at Volunteer Fair in Hub City

Are you looking for something fun to do? Would you like to get out and meet people? Whether you are young or a senior citizen, there is plenty that you can do to help in our community.

Plenty of places to hunt for popular Tri Kappa chocolate eggs

It is the time of year again to hunt for Crown Point's Gamma Theta chapter of Tri Kappa Chocolate Easter Eggs, going on sale this week.

Keep busy in Hub City while waiting for spring to arrive

If you are 50 or better, attend the AARP meeting Feb. 25 to learn about chocolate.

Read to win at new Crown Point Community Library

Love is in the air with Valentine's Day on Thursday, and to help celebrate, the Crown Point Community Library is holding a fun raffle.

Read a good book - and then talk about it

As the winter winds swirl, why not settle in with a good book and then join a discussion on it.

Hub City activities chase away the winter blues

Are you getting cabin fever yet? There is always lots to do in Crown Point is you want to get out of the house as winter continues into February this week.

Popular murder mystery rerturns to Old Lake Courthouse

Back by popular demand, "Frozen Stiff," the dinner theater murder mystery hosted by the Lake Court House Foundation, is having an encore weekend Feb. 8,9, and 10 in the Maki Ballroom.

Have fun in Hub City with parks department, library

Crown Point Parks and Recreation Department has a variety of activities and classes planned.

Have fun this winter indoors or outdoors in Hub City

Welcome to 2013! Crown Point children return to classes Monday as winter break ends. Now that the holidays are over, here are some suggestions for enjoying winter, some depending on the cooperation of Mother Nature.