Bid on Spring Fling auction items from home

ST. JOHN | All of Northwest Indiana can join in the fun at the Spring Fling hosted by St. John the Evangelist Church without leaving the comforts of home.

Have breakfast for Anna

ST. JOHN | The bump on 11-year-old Anna Mrdak’s leg seemed like just another bruise until her doctor diagnosed it as osteosarcoma (bone cancer) last March.

Auction raises funds for greyhound rescue group

Greyhounds are known for their lightning-fast speed, but a group of rescuers in the region want more people to know about a greyhound’s ability to win your heart as well.

Fundraiser helps clothe local schoolchildren

Campagna Kids are giving back and getting strong

SCHERERVILLE | Campagna Academy youth are inviting the Humane Society of Calumet Area and the general public to their campus gymnasium from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday for a special fundraiser.

Support Campagna youth at pet adoption, auction event

When referring to creating ‘Ripples of Hope’ within society or in our communities, we have to address the power of youth - the role they play in creating and driving change is so powerful.

Church hosts auction and picnic

HIGHLAND | Redeemer Lutheran Church, with help from the North Lake County chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, is hosting a silent auction fundraiser and pre-parade picnic Tuesday.

Campagna Academy hosts spaghetti dinners starting Friday

SCHERERVILLE | Revisiting its roots, Campagna Academy will host several spaghetti dinners open to the public, the first one from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday on its campus at 7403 Cline Ave. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children 9 and younger.

Student artwork exhibited at annual auction

HAMMOND | Art Lenders, visual art program by School City of Hammond students, will host its third annual exhibition and auction of children’s art Thursday in the  Morton High School Cafeteria (Door B), 6915 Grand Ave.

Reception and Silent Auction for “CHAIRish” Project Proceeds benefit Prevent Child Abuse Lake County

HAMMOND | Prevent Child Abuse Lake County (PCALC) invites the public to view an art project entitled "CHAIRish" the Children. This display consists of child-size chairs that have been creatively decorated by students in schools throughout Lake County. The decorated chairs have been judged by…

Take sweethearts to Winter White Ball

SCHERERVILLE | A girl can accept only so many diamonds and rubies. For an early Valentine's Day gift, treat the female in your life to the 2012 Winter White Ball, set for 5:30 p.m. Feb. 4, at the Halls of St. George, 905 E. Joliet St.

Employees embrace the spirit of giving

LOWELL | Employees of Innovative Energy, a reflective insulation and radiant barrier manufacturer, raised $631 last week for a local family in need. Everyone from the production workers and office staff to the executive directors and the company president took part in a silent auction and th…

Food and music fest

SCHERERVILLE | Spanish food, wines, music and dancing will fill the evening Oct. 15 as Campagna Academy presents its first Tapas Fest fundraising event at Banquets at St. George, 528 W. 77th Ave.

Fall Fantasy comes home to Holy Spirit

WINFIELD | Holy Spirit Catholic Church's Fall Fantasy is coming home.

Taste the wine and make a bid

MERRILLVILLE | Merrillville Rotary Club presents its eighth annual Clothing Our Children Wine Tasting and Auction from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday in the Celebrity Ballroom at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, 800 E. U.S. 30.

Food and fun at benefit auction

ST. JOHN | The Tom Foolery Silent Auction will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Lake Central High School cafeteria's Town Square, 8400 U.S. 41.

Shop for Mother's Day with the Hobart Jaycees

Hobart Jaycees, well-known for community programs to benefit the city of Hobart, will host its second annual Women's Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 7 at Elks Lodge 1152, 3580 W. 61st Ave., Hobart.