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Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ deepen community connections during annual Christmas at the Center

Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ deepen community connections during annual Christmas at the Center The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ and the holiday season go hand in hand: they both bring people together. On Saturday, December 2, the Sisters of the Poor Handmaids invited the community out to their home, The Center at Donaldson, for their annual...

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Santa Claus arrives in style for Crown Point’s annual Santa Parade

Santa Claus arrives in style for Crown Point’s annual Santa Parade The Spirit of Christmas filled the air in Crown Point on the morning of Saturday, November 25 as Santa Claus flew in for the city’s annual Santa Parade. Community members saw Santa arrive in style as he flew into Point Plaza aboard a Lake County...

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City of Hammond celebrates annual tree lighting ceremony at City Hall

City of Hammond celebrates annual tree lighting ceremony at City Hall With the holiday season approaching, the City of Hammond invited the community to celebrate their annual tree lighting ceremony on Friday, November 24. Several families shared a good time with hot chocolate, cookies and a craft creating activity for...

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Associated Pediatricians and Kidsworks host second annual trunk-or-treat event

Associated Pediatricians and Kidsworks host second annual trunk-or-treat event On Sunday, October 22, Associated Pediatricians and Kidsworks teamed up to host a free trunk-or-treat event in Valparaiso. The event ran from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Thousands of children showed up to trunk-or-treat in their Halloween costumes. Dana...

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Kankakee Valley REMC engages stakeholders with Member Appreciation Day & Annual Business Meeting

Kankakee Valley REMC engages stakeholders with Member Appreciation Day & Annual Business Meeting Around 1,300 Kankakee Valley REMC members attended the member appreciation day and annual business meeting festivities at the Porter County Fairgrounds last Thursday.  This is an annual event for the member-owners of the Kankakee Valley REMC...

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The Home Builders Association displays 17 new construction homes for Parade of Homes event

The Home Builders Association displays 17 new construction homes for Parade of Homes event The Home Builders Association Parade of Homes 2023 came to a close on Sunday, October 1.  The tour of 17 new construction homes took place between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. over four days across consecutive weekends. Potential homebuyers were treated...

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Boilermaker Special rides, face painting, and more in store at Purdue Federal Family Day in Crown Point

Boilermaker Special rides, face painting, and more in store at Purdue Federal Family Day in Crown Point To connect with the community for a day full of food, fun, and special promotions, Purdue Federal Credit Union hosted the Purdue Federal Family Day at its Crown Point location on Saturday, September 23. This event celebrated not only its connections...

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Dogs dive into the Lakes of Valparaiso’s Puppy Plunge pool party

Dogs dive into the Lakes of Valparaiso’s Puppy Plunge pool party As the summer season slips away, the Lakes of Valparaiso gave its pool one final hurrah before closing for the season by letting its four-legged residents dive in. On September 16, the Lakes of Valparaiso kept up its annual Puppy Plunge event by...

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