Seniors’ talent on display at art fair

PORTAGE | Seniors are showcasing their artistic talents again this year during the 13th annual Senior Art Fair at the Portage Public Library.

Ruth Foster

Author brings 14th Century England to life in mystery series

VALPARAISO | It was while living in England that Ruth Foster’s author aspirations first began to take root.

Foundation continues tradition of giving

VALPARAISO | Carol Costakis is greeted by “the girls” every day.

Employees’ generosity supports Gabriel’s Horn during holiday season and beyond

SOUTH HAVEN | Gabriel’s Horn Women’s Shelter brought Christmas cheer to current and former clients thanks to the generosity of U.S. Steel Midwest plant employees.

Holiday memories

Season of memories: community members share what makes their holidays merry

PORTER/LAPORTE COUNTIES | Holiday traditions remain an essential ingredient to create special memories.

Dance group brings Mexican culture to life

PORTER COUNTY | Ballet Folklorico Tapatio of NWI has grown from founder Marisella Villanueva Lynch’s early exposure to dance as well as her desire to pass along the cultural experience to her daughter.

Simply Amazing Market event spotlights holiday treats, OE mission

VALPARAISO | Opportunity Enterprises Simply Amazing Market is celebrating the launch of the holiday season with an open house from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the market, which is located on the north side of OE’s main facility at 2801 Evans Ave.

Gingerbread displays bring out whimsical side of season

CHESTERTON | The Chesterton Art Center invites community members to celebrate the season during its “Sugar Plum Visions” gingerbread house exhibit, which runs through the week before Christmas.

GIVE Day Thursday to help local organizations

VALPARAISO | Rebuilding Together Valparaiso is one of 17 local organizations that will benefit from donations during Porter County GIVE Day on Thursday. Donations during this one-day giving holiday will be matched from a pool of more than $50,000 contributed by generous sponsors through the …

Harvest Weekend blends nature, holiday season at Taltree

VALPARAISO | Spiders, skeletons and scarecrows have descended upon Taltree Arboretum & Gardens for Harvest Weekend.

Figure Eight rolling out special brews for grand re-opening

VALPARAISO | The Figure Eight Brewing team is celebrating the move to downtown Valparaiso, 150 Washington St., with a grand re-opening event Nov. 1 through 4.