RENSSELAER – Colorectal cancer may not be on your short list of great conversation topics. But in the end, discussing how to screen for the disease with your family doctor could be a lifesaving decision. Testing can detect precancerous growths, or polyps, which doctors can remove. And testing can detect cancer before any of its …
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SOUTH LAKE COUNTY – The 9th annual Volunteer Fair, sponsored by the Crown Point Community Foundation, drew over 300 potential volunteers to the event. Attendees had the chance to meet and learn about more than 80 nonprofits from throughout Lake County who are looking for volunteers. “Our Volunteer Fair was a terrific event,” said Mary …
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MISHAWAKA – A warm welcome and indulgent comfort foods are just some of the memorable moments that guests will experience as they walk through Metro Diner’s doors for the first time on Tuesday, March 13. Just ask Guy Fieri who featured the diner in an episode of Diners, Drive-In’s, and Dives. The 4,500-sq. ft. eatery …
MICHIGAN CITY – The Dunes Summer Theatre launched its new website today, including its extended 2018 Summer Season, and its new “Jackson Series”— a series of special shows and concerts to be performed between show dates. “This summer, we’re hosting local musicians, guest plays, and the works of local artists between shows so our audiences …
SOUTH LAKE COUNTY – Are you looking to volunteer? The 9th annual Volunteer Fair is the perfect place to start! Sponsored by the Crown Point Community Foundation, the Volunteer Fair will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 3 at Crown Point High School. The Volunteer Fair gathers nonprofits throughout the …
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HOBART – St. Mary Medical Center Cancer Care Center is offering a free, six-week Cancer Transitions class for survivors who are moving from treatment to the post-treatment phase. The classes run from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. beginning Thursday, March 8, and continue each Thursday through April 12. Cancer Transitions is a program of the Cancer Support …
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MICHIGAN CITY – Lubeznik Center for the Arts invites artists to apply for its annual art festival featuring fine art and fine craft exhibitors, plus contemporary art galleries, interactive family art activities and food. A non-refundable application fee of $35 is required. Application deadline is March 15, 2018. In 2018 Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) …
VALPARAISO – Purdue University Northwest, through a generous gift from the Taltree Arboretum & Gardens Foundation’s Board of Directors and Damien and Rita Gabis, is now operating the 300-plus-acre arboretum near Valparaiso long known as Taltree Arboretum & Gardens. The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Feb. 9 approved the renaming of the property to …
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MISHAWAKA – Hospital patients with ongoing medical conditions often are unable to receive the care they need because they don’t have transportation to see their doctors or make other necessary appointments. That barrier is being eased for patients served by Franciscan Alliance’s 14 hospitals, thanks to a partnership forged with Circulation, whose digital platform coordinates …
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SOUTH BEND – Venues Parks & Arts will host a new event, Bike & Hike. This event will take place on Saturday, February 17 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Rum Village, located at 2626 S. Gertrude St. Participants are given the opportunity to hike the trails of Rum Village and learn the basics …
