VALPARAISO – Ben, an adorable mini pot-bellied pig, will be hogging the attention during a Lakeshore PAWS adoption event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 22 at the adoption center, 405 Elm St. in Valparaiso. This smart little guy is trained to use a litter box, loves attention and petting, and of course loves […]
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HAMMOND – The South Shore Civil War Memorial Trail’s exhibit, Region United, Nation Divided: Following Lincoln, will open at the Indiana Welcome Center on Monday, Feb. 24, and run through Wednesday, April 30. The exhibit will showcase the region’s answer to Abraham Lincoln’s call to action during the Civil War. The Indiana Welcome Center will
A diversity of entertainment, from Johnny Cash to Agatha Christie. by John Cain Theatre at the Center will present “Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash” at the Center for Visual & Performing Arts in Munster, February 20 through March 30. From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love
CHICAGO — The Apollo Chorus will present Choral Classics-Mozart’s Great Mass in C & Dvorák’s Te Deum on Saturday, February 22 at 7:30 p.m. at University of Chicago’s Rockefeller Chapel, 5850 S. Woodlawn Ave. The historic chapel provides a stunning setting for the concert, featuring the 150-member choir conducted by The Apollo Chorus Music Director
HAMMOND — Six Purdue University Calumet faculty and staff members have been recognized for recent achievements. * Naperville, Ill. professor/administrator elected to ABET Board of Directors Mohammad Zahraee, Purdue University Calumet professor of mechanical engineering technology and assistant dean of graduate studies, has been appointed to the ABET Board of Directors, as a representative of the
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FAIR OAKS — The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority are seeking nominations for outstanding individuals in the community who exemplify excellence, integrity and commitment, just like the Airmen serving throughout the nation. The awardee of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Hometown Heroes Program will have the opportunity to receive
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GRIFFITH and MERRILLVILLE – Northwest Indiana residents, corporations and foundations came together for an unprecedented one-day philanthropic effort on February 12, contributing a preliminary total of $248,678 to nearly 100 nonprofit organizations in Lake, Porter and La Porte counties. The donations were made through NWIgives, the first-ever online giving event to unite charitable organizations regionally.
MUNSTER – Amateur chefs who cook from the heart can find out more about cooking for their own heart health at this year’s free Community Healthcare System Cardiovascular Research symposium. Featured speakers Dietitian Terri Sakelaris, Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse Sarah Colias and Executive Chef Joe Trama will present Heart Smart Cooking, 6 to 8 pm, Weds,
