Gatherings

The Taste of Crown Point returns to Bulldog Park, 183 S. West St., from 5-10 p.m. Friday, July 19, and from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 20.  This event features local Crown Point restaurants offering a taste of their customers’ favorite...

The LakeFest planning committee today revealed a full lineup of fun to kick-off the LakeFest weekend, according to Park Superintendent Mark Schreiber.  On Friday, July 26, from 4-11 p.m., LakeFest will host its first-ever Friday Night Live at...

Following an impressive set of young country artists the night before in Priscilla Block and Conner Smith, the LaPorte County Fair has kept the country theme rolling. Chris Young and special guest Matt Schuster treated the fair attendees to some of...

Every year, the City of Hammond’s Festival of the Lakes brings world-renowned entertainment to the Region while emphasizing the things that make Hammond unique. From headline performances like Lil Wayne to the annual Polka Party, the Festival of...

To promote neighborhood engagement, the City of Valparaiso is hosting a Neighborhood Workshop on Thursday, July 18, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Forest Park Welter Room, 1155 Sheffield Dr. Neighborhood Workshops provide an opportunity for neighborhood...

The Goshen community came together at Black Squirrel Golf Course on Thursday, July 4, for an evening filled with celebration, delicious food, and a beautiful fireworks display. The annual event, now known as Fireworks on the Fairway, has become a...

The XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix (XGLGP) makes its 15th annual showing on the shores of Lake Michigan for a week of spirited excitement. The free event promises a spectacle of speed and power as some of the world’s fastest offshore powerboats...

Pierogi Fest, that wacky, nutty festival, organized by hundreds of volunteers, and draws hundreds of thousands of people, is just weeks away and will be held Friday July 26th (11AM to 11PM), Saturday July 27th (11 AM to 11 PM) and Sunday...

For years, GreatNews.Life (GNL) has been capturing your favorite Independence Day moments every 4th of July. From our very first celebration in Valparaiso in 2009, GNL has always provided top-notch photography for the community when it comes to...

Photo caption: Crown Point police officers and firefighters celebrate after the police versus fire softball game at the 2023 National Night Out event at the Crown Point Sportsplex on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. The 2024 National Night Out event will be...