Food swappers celebrate Cinco de Mayo

CHESTERTON | NWI Food Swap members celebrated Cinco de Mayo in style with their second food swap event at the Chesterton Public Library.

DeLaney McGinley continuing achievements at Lewis University

DECATUR, ILL. | Lewis University’s DeLaney McGinley, of Valparaiso, is marking a personal best and top effort for all female throwers at Lewis this year. She recently won the hammer throw (44.85m/147'2") to lead the Flyer women’s track and field team at the Millikin University Big Blue Track…

Bark for Life supports American Cancer Society

VALPARAISO | The Canine Country Club is hosting a Bark for Life and Dachshund Derby event on Saturday June 1 to help support the American Cancer Society.

Kids Power dog tour supports animal shelter

VALPARAISO | Kids Power is bringing the dog days of summer to spring.

Promise connects best friends after diagnosis

CHESTERTON | Best friends Diane Santiago and Denise Francis have a lifetime of shared experiences built on a friendship that began in high school.

Mayor seeks support, votes for symphony’s “Magic Baton” competition

LAPORTE | Mayor Blair Milo is vying for an opportunity to conduct the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra.

Day of beauty fund-raiser honors Bach, raises awareness

VALPARAISO | Anna McDonald hopes a day of beauty will not only honor the memory of Amanda Bach but also will bring awareness to dating violence and relationship abuse.

Feeding time at Sunset Hill Farm County Park

VALPARAISO | Mr. T and Lucy had special servers on a recent morning.

Comfort Keepers to recognize most vital seniors

PORTAGE | Comfort Keepers of Portage is accepting nominations for its Most Vital Senior Award.

A celebration of science at Cooks Corners Elementary School

VALPARAISO | Cooks Corners Elementary School hosted its first science fair in conjunction with its laboratory-themed book fair Friday.

ASL Club brings together culture, language

VALPARAISO | Blending cultures and languages, Purdue University North Central American Sign Language Club continues to connect community members through its events.

Club members swim to triumphant season

VALPARAISO | Valparaiso Swim Club members are celebrating a season of success.

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.

Kids group supports animal shelter

VALPARAISO | Porter County kids are learning the power of a united effort as they embrace the meaning of community spirit.

Porter County Community Foundation Carol Costakis

Foundation continues tradition of giving

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

Annual dance to support Gabriel’s Horn

PORTAGE | Gabriel’s Horn is hosting its annual dance event to help support the shelter’s mission and goals. The Dance for Gabriel’s Horn is from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 12 at Woodland Park in Portage.

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.

Sounds of the season: Pastor ringing away to record

LAPORTE | The countdown has begun.

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.