WESTVILLE – The Purdue University Northwest’s Center for Early Learning will host its 12th Annual Early Childhood Conference from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, April 21 in the James B. Dworkin Student Services and Activities Complex on the Westville Campus. This year’s conference examines executive function in preschool children, referring to the neurocognitive skills

Lakeshore Public Media, provider of the Region’s local PBS and NPR stations – Lakeshore PBS and Lakeshore Public Radio 89.1 FM – announced Carl Kurek as the organization’s new membership manager. He will lead Lakeshore’s efforts to increase membership retention while strengthening their efforts to acquire new members. Kurek has a passion for community advocacy

United Way of Porter County announced this year’s Spirit Awards winners at their Annual Community Celebration at The Spa Event Center in Porter. The Spirit Awards is an initiative to honor and recognize everyday passionate, courageous and self-sacrificing volunteers serving their community. Individuals are nominated by the public to be considered for the award. “These