A joyfully chaotic cacophony of cheers and laughter erupted from the spectators overflowing the backyard at Camp Life, as six valiant competitors dove face-first into their awaiting Culver’s banana splits. No onlooker was safe from the whipped...
Girls on the Run Teaches Valuable Life Skills Through Running
The Girls on the Run Spring 5k Celebration was held on Sunday, May 19th at Chesterton High School. Girls on the Run (GOTR) looks to establish quality life characteristics through running and friendship. Various schools from Porter and Lake County...
Girls on the Run of Northwest Indiana’s Sneaker Soirée inspires young girls to reach their potential
Hundreds flooded into the Wicker Memorial Park Social Center wearing their best cocktail attire accompanied by their favorite pair of sneakers. The energy that radiated throughout the ‘Sneaker Soirée’ screamed Girl Power and togetherness while...
“Feel Good Friday” – Girls on the Run & SoleMates
Ironically, the words escape me when I try to explain how big my heart is after reading about this week’s Hometown Happenings’ “Feel Good Friday” edition. There is no greater gift in this world than the gift of a future for the next...
NIPSCO renews support to Girls on the Run of Northwest Indiana in time for spring season
Electric and gas aren’t the only power sources NIPSCO offers Northwest Indiana. In their second year as program sponsor to the local Girls on the Run council, NIPSCO also brings girl power. “Girls on the Run is a first class program and NIPSCO is...
Girls on the Run of NWI looks to empower girls in spring season
Girls on the Run, GOTR, of Northwest Indiana is looking for girls third to eighth grade to be a part of their spring season. Online registration for the two programs recently opened and will be available until March 15. GOTR is the program for third...
Girls on the Run helps develop confidence, character
How do you help young girls develop character, confidence, competence and more in just 10 weeks? Girls on the Run has a proven track record of doing just that. Girls on the Run of Northwest Indiana hit the ground running in 2007 with a team of 15 in...