Taste of the Region highlights food and arts festival

Food and Arts Festival

Public Enemy Fest to benefit local charities

A new event, the Public Enemy Fest will take place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. June 23 at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St., Crown Point.

Enter a cooking contest that is corny and proud of it

Do you have a favorite recipe in which the main ingredient is corn? If so, you will want to enter the Corn Recipe Contest that will be held by the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Crown Point Corn Roast on June 15 on the downtown square in Crown Point.

WWII veterans invited to an unforgettable day of honor

All area World War II military veterans are invited to join their comrades for an unforgettable day of honor in Washington D.C. thanks to Honor Flight Chicago.

Youth club sells hot dogs and offers summer camp

Show your support for the Merrillville Boys and Girls Club on Saturday as members of the club will be selling hot dogs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.at Strack & Van Til store, 7201 Taft, Merrillville. All proceeds benefit the programs of the Merrillville club.

Chamber plans ribbon cuttings at two local businesses

Walter Cook Insurance Agency invites you to join them from 5 to 7 p.m. today as they celebrate the remodeling of its office at 7199 Broadway, Merrillville.

Challenge yourself on the Beast Boot Camp course

Hometown Happenings will be hosting the Beast Boot Camp 5K Race at 9 a.m. May 11 at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St., Crown Point.

Relay for Life team hosts Waterscape Weekend Preview Night

Join the Relay for Life Team Scheub/Sherri’s Warriors Friday at the Illiana Garden and Pond Society's Waterscape Weekend Preview Night from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Industrial Arts Building at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St., Crown Point.

Marriage Mill seeking couple to wed on Old Lake Courthouse steps

From 1915 to 1940, marriage was big business in the City of Crown Point. An estimated 175,000 couples were married at the historic Lake County Courthouse during those years.

Relay for Life benefit Sunday offers wine and vendors

Team Cancer Health Treatment Center the The Vital Ones are hosting a Wine Tasting/Vendor event from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday to support the Relay For Life of South Lake County.

Kiwanis serve up hot dogs and chili for dinner

Merrillville Breakfast Kiwanis Club will host its annual Chili & Hot Dog dinner from 4 to 7 p. m. April 17 at Our Lady of Consolation Church Hall, 8303 Taft St., Merrillville.

Chamber helps karate school celebrate new Crown Point home

Homann Karate Do, 1245 E. North St., Crown Point, will host a Business After Hours from 5 to 7 p.m. April 11 to celebrate the opening of its new location.

Veterans offered Honor Flight Chicago trips to visit memorials

World War II military veterans are invited to join fellow Chicagoland WWII veterans for an unforgettable day of honor in Washington D.C. through Honor Flight Chicago.

Learn the benefits of bringing your meeting home

South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority will host “There’s No Place Like Home To Host Your Meeting" from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 21 at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, 800 E. 81st Ave., Merrillville.

Visit with the Easter Bunny at popular chamber breakfast

Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on March 16 in the Maki Ballroom of the historic Old Lake Courthouse in Crown Point. Due to the enormous success last year, we will continue offering four separate seating times with 150 tickets ava…

College offers info session for prospective students

The Admissions Department at the University of St. Francis Crown Point, 12800 Mississippi Parkway, will host a question-and-answer session from 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 20 for candidates seeking information about the admission process and program requirements.

Antiques and collectibles will fill fairgrounds building this weekend

Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the Spring Antiques and Collectibles Show, presented by Lakeshore Public Television, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday in the Industrial Arts Building at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St., Cr…

Trains will fill Hub City this weekend

Trains, Trains and more trains! The Crown Point Parks and Recreation Department is teaming up with the Lionel Modular Train Club to bring a “Trains in the City” display to the Hub City this weekend.

Crown Point youth invited to create St. Patrick's Day Parade logo

Crown Point will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a corned beef and cabbage dinner, entertainment, and a lighted night parade.

Volunteer drivers needed by Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana is seeking volunteer drivers who can drive their own vehicles and deliver meals during the lunch hour. Each delivery run requires about 90 minutes.

Murder mystery returns to Crown Point stage next month

“Frozen Stiff” is back by popular demand.

Volunteer for Daffodil Days and make a difference

For more than 35 years, the American Cancer Society Daffodil Days program has been making a difference in the fight against cancer and providing hope for those facing the disease.

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.

Sees the stars through Van Gogh's eyes at planetarium

Merrillville Community Planetarium presents Van Gogh Sees the Stars, a public program, at 7:3 p.m. Fridays, Jan. 11, 18 and 25, and Saturdays, Jan. 19 and 26 inside Clifford Pierce Middle School, 199 E. 70th Ave., Merrillville.

Chamber presents landscape and architectural awards

Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce presented several awards at its annual meeting Dec. 14.

Social Times Seminar will help businesses develop a media plan

Business owners and managers are welcome at an upcoming seminar that aims to help develop a Social Media Plan for businesses. Attendees will learn techniques and approaches to building and engaging an audience and transforming "likes" and "followers" to customers.

Children can ring in the new year at afternoon party

Crown Point's Mayor’s Office of Special Events is hosting its annual Grand Finale New Year’s Eve Pizza Party for children on Dec. 31 at the First United Methodist Church, 352 S. East St., Crown Point.

Hub City to offer storytelling and Tour of Lights

Business after hours

Crossroads chamber offers new gift certificate option

Holiday Shopping Made Easy

Community leaders recognized at annual chamber gala

Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce held its annual gala, Carnaval Mascarada, on Saturday at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza.

Welcome in the holiday season Friday with tree and tank lighting

The holiday season is upon us.

Chamber hosts Carnaval Mascarada gala with awards

Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce hopes members of the community will join us at the annual gala, Carnaval Mascarada, on Nov. 17 at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, 800 E. 81st Ave., Merrillville.

Chambers hosts Antiques and Collectibles Show this weekend

Join Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce on Saturday and Sunday for our Fall Antiques and Collectibles Show in the Industrial Arts Building at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court Street, Crown Point.

Learn how to use "power talents" to improve business

“Got Talent” is the Morning Business Hour program that will be presented from 8 to 9 a.m. Friday at First Financial Bank, 11890 Broadway, Crown Point.

Play premieres as benefit for Old Lake County Courthouse

“Frozen Stiff”, a dinner theater murder mystery, will premiere in the elegant Maki Ballroom of the Lake Court House in Crown Point next month. The production is a benefit for the Lake Court House Foundation Inc.

Learn the seven power talents to build your business

The Morning Business Hour this month features “Got Talent,” presented by Theresa Valade, recognized as 2011 Woman Owned Business of the Year, and Leanne Hoagland Smith, author of “Be the Red Jacket in a Sea of Grey Suits.”

Oktoberfest set for downtown Crown Point on Saturday

Crown Point Mayor’s Office of Special Events will host an Oktoberfest from 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday on South Main Street, between Joliet and Walnut streets.

The Old Homestead hosts tours and fall fun

The Old Homestead, 227 S. Court St., Crown Point, has fun activities planned for visitors in October. Tours will be available from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 6, and visitors will see a demonstration of cooking with corn over an open fire, with fresh popcorn available for all.

Wine tasting and auction will clothe the children

Clothing Our Children is a charity wine tasting and silent auction event from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Radisson Hotal at Star Plaza, 800 E. 81st Ave., Merrillville.

Bowling fundraiser will benefit homeless women veterans

A Homeless Women Veterans Bowling Fundraiser will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 5 at Stardust Bowl, 3925 E. U.S. 30, Merrillville. This event is sponsored by Doll Inc. and The Smith Residences, who provide housing for female veterans who are homeless.

Learn to balance work and life in a world of stress

Discover how the quality of your personal life has a direct impact on the quality and success of your professional life at a free workshop from 8 to 9 a.m. Sept. 21 at First Financial Bank, 11890 Broadway, Crown Point. Reservations are required and can be made by calling Judith Mariola at (2…

Enjoy wine, beer and food from around the world

Join Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce for a casual evening tasting of more than 40 wines and beers from around the globe from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, 800 E. 81st St., Merrillville.

Chamber accepting ATHENA award nominations

Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the annual ATHENA award sponsored by First Midwest Bank.

Treat yourself to an evening out with Crossroads chamber

“Wine, Beer and Food Around the World” takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, 800 E. 81st Ave., Merrillville.

Dog Days of Summer Festival coming to Crown Point

Crown Point Mayor's Office of Special Events and Source One Real Estate will host the highly anticipated Dog Days of Summer Festival for 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 19. The family-friendly event takes place at the Lake County Fairgrounds under the show Pavilion.

Sign up the team for softball at Hidden Lake Park

Hidden Lake Park Adult Softball League is now taking team registrations for the upcoming fall season, which begins Aug. 14. Registration is limited to 12 teams per night. The men’s leagues will play Tuesdays and Thursdays, with a choice of upper or lower division. The co-ed league will play …

Head to the moon with Larry the Cat at planetarium

The Merrillville Community Planetarium at Pierce Middle School, 199 E. 70th Ave., will present "Larry Cat In Space," a public program at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Make a child's wish come true at charity golf outing

CARSTAR stores of Northwest Indiana invite golfers to help them grant the wishes of children in Northwest Indiana by participating and or sponsoring their seventh annual Make-A-Wish Golf Outing. The event is set for Aug. 8 at Youche Country Club, 2301 W. 129th Place, Crown Point.

This "block party" is really about playing with blocks

Are you looking for an opportunity to spend time with your children, enhancing their creative juices without spending a dime?

Muscle Car Beach Show set for Merrillville car dealership

Bosak Chrysler Jeep Dodge, 3111 U.S. 30, Merrillville is hosting a Muscle Car Beach Show from 5 to 8 p.m. July 12. Attendees will have the opportunity to see some great cars and enjoy an evening of networking. Refreshments will be provided.