Volunteers needed for library's summer reading program

MERRILLVILLE | The Lake County Public Library is seeking volunteers for its summer reading program.

Library seeking volunteers for its summer reading program

MERRILLVILLE | The Lake County Public Library is seeking volunteers for its summer reading program.

Rebuilding Together Duneland project

Volunteers in Chesterton work Saturday in the yard of Carla Knight as part of the Rebuilding Together Duneland project.

Rebuilding Together Duneland project

Robert Cibak, 19 of Chesterton, and Peter Steeves of Valparaiso prep a doorway Saturday at the Chesterton home of Carla Knight as part of the Rebuilding Together Duneland project.

Rebuilding Together Duneland project

Carla Knight, left, is joined by her friend Lee Anne Floran Saturday as they inspect work being done in and around her Chesterton home as part of the Rebuilding Together Duneland project.

HEALTH BRIEFS: Talk to focus on acupuncture

SCHERERVILLE | An acupuncture, reiki and nutritional screenings workshop is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John Township Community Center, 1515 W. Lincoln Highway.

Be an Everyday Hero by giving blood

MERRILLVILLE | Blood donors are Everyday Heroes who help save lives. During Red Cross Month, the American Red Cross recognizes these lifesavers, thanks them for their generosity and encourages others to join their ranks.

Be an Everyday Hero by giving blood during Red Cross Month

MERRILLVILLE | Blood donors are Everyday Heroes who help save lives. During Red Cross Month, the American Red Cross recognizes these lifesavers, thanks them for their generosity and encourages others to join their ranks.

College service projects prepare coed for teaching career

Munster native Alexa Groen is gaining valuable leadership skills at Dordt College through the Sioux Center, Iowa school’s AMOR service projects.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Volunteers pitch in to help Grand Old Lady

If you have never volunteered to work on a project, I would encourage you to read on!

South Holland to honor 3 for service to community

The heart to serve — how many of us can say we genuinely have a heart to serve?

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.

It’s not too late to resolve to volunteer in your community

Well, it’s now Feb. 3. How are you doing on your new year’s resolutions? By now, many people have given up on those commitments. If yours was to start volunteering or become more involved in your community, it’s never too late to do so. Here are a few groups where you can lend your time and …

Meals on Wheels volunteer training is Feb. 12 and 21

MERRILLVILLE | Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana is seeking people interested in volunteering as drivers for the organization.

Make a difference as a volunteer at Campagna Academy

With the new year comes renewed energy and a new opportunity to do and make good. What does 2013 mean for you?

Taltree holds new volunteer orientation 2013

VALPARAISO | Do you enjoy meeting new people? Would you like to learn new skills? Are you looking for a way to give back to the community? Consider volunteering at the Taltree Arboretum! Join our team of over 100 volunteers and join our efforts toward conservation, education, and learning in…

Former suburban woman volunteers in Newtown

MORRISON, Ill. | As with many in retirement, Cindie Waters spends a good chunk of her time traveling.

Former suburban woman volunteers in Newtown

As an American Red Cross volunteer, Cindie Waters, of Morrison, Ill., recently went to Newtown, Conn., to help the families of the victims in the school shootings. She is retired from her job in Elmhurst, a Chicago suburb.

Volunteer at The ReStore to help Habitat for Humanity

Do you want to help Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana outside of the build season? There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer at The ReStore, a resale shop at 6114 Ridge Road, Gary, that specializes in home improvement goods and furnishings.

Christmas gift program expands thanks to Munster native

For more than a decade, Michelle Benigni has helped send Christmas cheer to children in 130 countries through her volunteer work with Operation Christmas Child.