M'ville council discusses family entertainment facility today

MERRILLVILLE | The Town Council will have a workshop at 5:30 p.m. today at Town Hall, 7820 Broadway.

Contractors urged to attend stormwater group's workshop

DYER | The Northwest Indiana Stormwater Advisory Group is asking contractors from Lake and Porter counties to attend its construction site workshop.

M'ville council reviews zoning requests today at Town Hall

MERRILLVILLE | The Merrillville Town Council will discuss multiple zoning requests during today's workshop meeting.

Workshop initial step toward business success

CROWN POINT | The Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center is presenting Launch Your Own Business Workshop: A Sound and Proven Path from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 23 at the Purdue University Calumet Academic Learning Center, 9900 Connecticut Drive, in Room 261.

"Real Boys" to be discussed at School City of Hobart April 10 workshop

HOBART | The School City of Hobart will present a free parenting workshop called "Real Boys," from 5:30 to 7 p.m. April 10.

Fundraising pros host “The Ask” workshop with national presenter

VALPARAISO | The Association of Fundraising Professionals Indiana Northwest Chapter presents a special workshop with national presenter Laura Fredricks JD, LLC from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 28 at Ivy Tech Community College, 3100 Ivy Tech Drive, .

America's budget: Your turn

Gerald Witulski, of Valparaiso, left, Michael Mitchell, of Merrillville and Joe Lisak do their best to balance the budget during a "How Would You Balance the Budget" event sponsored by U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky.

America's budget: Your turn

John Durante, of Crown Point, left, Michael Simpso,n of Valparaiso and Louis Stratton, of Crown Point do their best to balance the budget during a "How Would You Balance the Budget" event sponsored by U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky.

America's budget: Your turn

Phil Smith, of the Concord Coalition, a bipartisan think tank, addresses attendees during a "How Would You Balance the Budget" event in Merrillville.

America's budget: Your turn

U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky addresses attendees during a "How Would You Balance the Budget" event in Merrillville.

America's budget: Your turn

Area residents attend a "How Would You Balance the Budget" event sponsored by U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky.

America's budget: Your turn

Michael Rodriguez, 15, and his uncle Nick Rozdelsky, both of Lowell, join others in an attempt to balance the budget during a "How Would You Balance the Budget" event sponsored by U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky.

America's budget: Your turn

Area residents attend a "How Would You Balance the Budget" event Monday night sponsored by U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky.

Local business owners can learn about direct mail services

CALUMET CITY | The U.S. Postal Service invites small business owners to attend a "Grow Your Business Day" workshop at 10 a.m. Feb. 14 to learn how to promote business using direct mail, without the cost of mailing lists or permits.

Father who lost daughter to drugs speaks to parents

The What Parents Need To Know workshop offered by the Family & Youth Services Bureau is led by Dr. Mann Spitler.

Father who lost daughter to drugs speaks to parents

Dr. Mann Spitler listens as he plays a recording of the 911 call he made when his daughter, Manda, died from a drug overdose. The What Parents Need To Know workshop was led by Spitler and sponsored by the Family & Youth Services Bureau.

First step to business success workshop

HAMMOND | This workshop aims to help entrepreneurs evaluate their business ideas, prepare a sound business plan, manage expectations and increase chances of accessing capital.

Hobart YMCA slated to offer safe sitter workshop Saturday

HOBART | The Hobart Family YMCA, 601 W. 40th Place, is holding a safe sitter workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Commission reviews storage facility proposal in Merrillville

MERRILLVILLE | The Merrillville Plan Commission meets in a workshop at 6:30 p.m. today at Town Hall, 7820 Broadway.

Health, fitness and nutrition workshop Wednesday at MCHS

MICHIGAN CITY | Michigan City High School parents are invited to attend a free workshop on "Health, Fitness, and Nutrition" on Wednesday, December 5, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the school's Media Center. Participants will experience yoga, Jazzercise, and healthy snacks, and are encouraged to wea…