Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, April 4, 2013

Art, Poetry Slam, Salsa and Spring Fever wake-up call this weekend at both sides of the Lake and on Sunday, a book-signing, birthday party for John Records Landecker at Bartlett's in Beverly Shores.---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore Magazine.

Bishop Noll Envirothon Team advances to state competition

HAMMOND | Congratulations to the Bishop Noll Institute Envirothon Team on advancing to the state competition! The team competed at Regionals in La Porte where they attended lectures and were tested on five environmental topics: aquatic ecology, rangeland management, forestry, wildlife and soils.

Drug busts net 60 pounds of marijuana, cash and SUV

MUNSTER | A tip to the Lake County sheriff's crime hotline led to two drug busts Thursday, with one at a posh Munster condo netting 53 pounds of marijuana and $13,614 in cash.

La Porte honors girls who were severly hurt

LA PORTE | The last eight months have not been easy for Sam Maule, whose young daughters nearly died in a motor vehicle accident.

Police: LaPorte official tries to elude police

A LaPorte official, apparently fed up with being written up for seat belt violations, is accused of trying to elude police at high speeds early Thursday.

Spire Farm-to-Fork Cuisine Ribbon Cutting

LA PORTE | The Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Spire Farm-to-Fork Cuisine on Friday, September 28 to celebrate the grand opening of Spire Farm-to-Fork Cuisine.

Happy Campers celebrate Labor Day at Mini Mountain

NEW CARLISLE | Mini Mountain Campers celebrated Labor Day 2012 with music, food, fun and fellowship. The entire campground was invited to music by DJ Joweto and everyone bought a dish to share with their fellow campers.

Next Cash Mob Showcases Local Gem with Regional Clientele

LAPORTE | This month’s Cash Mob is Friday, August 24 starting at 3pm at Judee’s, 1104 Indiana Avenue in LaPorte. Judee’s has been bringing New York women’s fashion to the Midwest since 1983. Housed in a beautiful Victorian landmark, Judee’s offers personalized customer service for any occasi…

HotSpot Cafe & Geeks Museum Ribbon Cutting

LA PORTE | The Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for HotSpot Cafe & Geeks Museum on Saturday, August 18 to welcome the new business to the community.

IU La Porte Hospital Foundation 11th Annual Tour de La Porte slated for August 25

LA PORTE | The public is encouraged to watch La Porte County roads for closures and cyclists on Saturday, Aug. 25 and Sunday, Aug. 26 during the La Porte Hospital Foundation’s 11th Annual Tour de La Porte bike, run and walk event to benefit local cancer patients.

Arts in the Park announces August 22 and 23 shows

LA PORTE | Arts in the Park is pleased to announce two toe-tapping showstoppers at the Dennis Smith Amphitheatre in Fox Park in LaPorte this week. The entire family is invited to the free one-hour concerts that will begin at 7 p.m. with LaPorte High School Marching Band (LPMB) performing Wed…

Tour de La Porte bike, run, walk event benefits local cancer patients

LA PORTE | Each year, thousands of people both near and far gather to participate in Tour de La Porte—the bike, run and walk event hosted by the La Porte Hospital Foundation to benefit local cancer patients. One family in particular, the Sobeckis, have been personally touched by the Foundati…

La Porte Chamber Crazy 8’s Golf Outing is September 6

LAPORTE |The Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce will host the Crazy 8’s Golf Outing on September 6 at Briar Leaf Golf Club. The outing will begin with a shotgun start at 4:00 p.m. There is no golf skill required to participate in this fun and crazy outing. Tickets include golf, cart, dinne…

Purdue Federal Ribbon Cutting at Purdue University North Central

LA PORTE | The Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting in conjunction with Purdue Federal Credit Union and Purdue University North Central to welcome a new branch of Purdue Federal on the Purdue University North Central Campus. The ribbon cutting took place on Friday, August 10.

Next Cash Mob Showcases Local Gem with Regional Clientele

LA PORTE | This month’s Cash Mob is Friday, August 24 starting at 3pm at Judee’s, 1104 Indiana Avenue in LaPorte. Judee’s has been bringing New York women’s fashion to the Midwest since 1983. Housed in a beautiful Victorian landmark, Judee’s offers personalized customer service for any occas…

Sidewalk Sales Days Offer Deals and More this Saturday

LA PORTE | Looking for a shopping experience in Downtown LaPorte? Search no further! Sidewalk Sales will be taking place Saturday, August 18 from 10am to 5pm. Downtown retailers, artists and crafters will be showcasing goods along the sidewalks of Lincolnway, Jefferson Avenue and State Street.

2008 Paralympian Melissa Stockwell participates in La Porte YMCA triathlon

LA PORTE | Melissa Stockwell lost her leg serving her country. In 2004, her HUMVEE was hit by a roadside bomb in Baghdad.

La Porte YMCA hosts 33rd Annual Triathlon

LA PORTE | For some of the 400 participants, every split second counted and for others just crossing the finish line permeated their minds and hearts at the La Porte YMCA’s 33rd Annual Triathlon at Soldiers Memorial Park on Saturday.

Concerts in Park start tonight and continue tomorrow

LA PORTE | For those who like a little bossa nova with rock n’ roll, come to Fox Park in LaPorte tonight Thursday, August 1. There will be a variety of music -- an American songbook -- that will include Beatles, jazz, oldies, Motown, blues and Sinatra. Barry Sperti will be singing and playin…

La Porte YMCA Triathlon set for Saturday

LA PORTE | The 33rd running of the La Porte YMCA Triathlon takes place at 8 a.m. (local time) Saturday, Aug. 4, at Soldiers Memorial Park in La Porte.