Crete Park District offers dance, fitness classes in new downtown studio

Schererville community center could open next month

SCHERERVILLE | The community center in Scherwood Park is nearing completion, Schererville officials said.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: On Tuesday, we'll see Lansing's priorities

On Tuesday, at least in Illinois, there could be new faces in many local government agencies, and definitely any referendum issues will have a conclusion.

Fitness class offered to M'ville residents age 50 and older

MERRILLVILLE | The Merrillville Parks and Recreation Department offers an enhanced fitness program from 8 to 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Pruzin Community Center, 5750 Tyler St.

Valentine's Day craft available Monday in S'ville Town Hall

SCHERERVILLE | Children 7 to 11 years old can prepare a Valentine's Day treat and create a craft during a program at 4:15 p.m. Monday at the Town Hall community room, 10 E. Joliet St.

More changes to Sauk Village government under Acting Village President Hanks

SAUK VILLAGE | When Acting Village President David Hanks took over local government, he filled the empty trustee position, appointed two members to the Board of Zoning Appeals, and one member to the Housing Authority Commission.

Parks and Rec Men's Baseball League announces champions

CROWN POINT | The City of Crown Point Parks and Recreation Department concluded both of its men’s baseball leagues.

Parks' free aerobics classes will be Tuesdays, Thursdays

MERRILLVILLE | A free aerobics class is available to Merrillville residents 50 and older from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Pruzin Community Center, 5750 Tyler St.

Tennis court improvements planned for Forsythe Park

HAMMOND | Improvements to the tennis courts at Forsythe Park are under way.

Glenwood's biggest park to get face-lift

GLENWOOD | Users of the village's largest park will soon see significant upgrades and new equipment.

Volunteers plant trees at Grand Kankakee Marsh County Park

Mayor’s 9th Annual Festival 5K Walk/Run on the Lake

HAMMOND | Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation invite walkers and runners of all ages to compete in the Mayor’s 5K Walk/Run at the 9th Annual Festival of the Lakes. The walk/run starts and ends at Wolf Lake Memorial Park on Saturday, July 21, 2012. Registration b…

Whiting Hosts “Swinging in the Park” Dance Lessons

WHITING | The Whiting Parks and Recreation Department invites singles and couples to participate in “Swinging in the Park,” a swing dance lesson program. Classes will be instructed by Karen Rapchak, a former competitive dancer.

S'ville parks trip slated June 8 for 'Wizard of Oz' performance

SCHERERVILLE | Parks officials have scheduled a trip to see "The Wizard of Oz" June 8 at the Drury Lane Children’s Theatre.

M'ville Parks starts registration for Cubs game at Wrigley Field

MERRILLVILLE | The Merrillville Parks and Recreation Department is planning a trip June 12 to see the Chicago Cubs play the Detroit Tigers at Wrigley Field.

Dyer Parks & Recreation Board

Dyer Parks & Recreation Board meeting March 28, 2012.

M'ville offers fitness program

MERRILLVILLE | A free aerobics class is available to Merrillville residents ages 50 and older from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Pruzin Community Center, 5750 Tyler St.