Hammond Family Y preschool camp begins sessions Monday

HAMMOND | The Hammond Family YMCA is offering a preschool summer camp beginning Monday.

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Hammond police to offer self defense class for women

HAMMOND | The Hammond Police Department is once again offering self defense training for women. The RAD system of Defense is a model program that has been taught nationwide.

Week of Young Child events start Sunday at Hobart sites

HOBART | The School City of Hobart and area preschools will celebrate the Week of the Young Child from Sunday to April 20.

Events, programs at Portage YMCA

PORTAGE | Child Care and Development Center (full time child care): We currently have openings for 2 year olds in our State Licensed Child Care Center. “The Child Care Center is not just a place where parents take their kids while they are at work. We provide a safe environment to nurture th…

Youngsters hit the tricycles to raise money for St. Jude's Hospital

Younsters hit the tricycles to raise money for St. Jude's Hospital

Kyrie Pollack toots Adriel Leal's horn Friday before the start of the Trike-a-Thon sponsored by the Hammond YMCA. The 3-year-olds were part of a group raising money for St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Kasarda leaving Portage YMCA

PORTAGE | Dave Kasarda grew up with the Portage Township YMCA.

Hobart YMCA to offer course about couponing next month

HOBART | The Hobart YMCA, 601 W. 40th Place, will hold an introduction to couponing class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 9.

Valparaiso Family YMCA announces capital campaign results

VALPARAISO | In 1951, the Porter County YMCA facility was built on Byron Smith’s property, and enlarged with a subsequent land gift from Thelma and Max Dickey, on the corner of Washington and Chicago Streets in Valparaiso.

Hobart YMCA hosting free fun fair for families Saturday

HOBART | There will be a free health fair for families from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Hobart Family YMCA, 601 W. 40th Place.

Hobart YMCA hosting health fair for families on March 9

HOBART | There will be a free health fair for families from 10 a.m. to noon March 9 at Hobart Family YMCA, 601 W. 40th Place.

Hobart Family YMCA sponsoring food drive during February

HOBART | The Hobart Family YMCA, 601 W. 40th Place, is sponsoring its annual food drive during February.

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Hobart Family YMCA helps promote healthier lifestyles for kids

HOBART |  Sandy Chandler and her daughter, Madison Svitek, 9, are both sold on the Hobart Family YMCA after-school program.

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.

Hobart YMCA's open house to highlight new health standards

HOBART | Hobart Family YMCA is implementing a series of healthy eating and physical activity standards in all of its preschool and after school programs.

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Griffith YMCA to hold free demo classes starting December 26.

GRIFFITH | Starting Dec. 26 through Jan. 4, the Griffith YMCA will offer free demo group exercise classes. The classes include Zumba, Cardio Kickboxing, Yoga, Total Body Toning, and Pilates.

Downtown Chesterton celebrates Progressive Open House with music, bargains

Nicole Groceman, 10, from front left; Ryan Groceman, Meg McCarel, Lydia Sandoval, Cindy Deadman and Summer Bokodi, 7, sing Christmas carols in downtown Chesterton on Thrusday evening. The caroling, part of the Duneland Chamber of Commerce's 2nd Progressive Open House, was coordinated by the …