Nutrition & Exercise

Runners and walkers gathered at the Lake County Fairgrounds on Sunday to take part in the Hometown Happenings Public Enemy 5K Run/2K Walk. Participants were treated with beautiful conditions for the race which featured a ‘Dillinger-esque’ theme...

Lorie’s Lakeside Century is dedicated to the loving memory of Lorie Kirkley who lost her life to a violent crime in 1999. Lorie was an avid cyclist and participated in this event many times. She was also a cardiac rehab nurse who loved and...

On July 25 2015 Duneland Family YMCA and Burns Harbor Parks Dept. are kicking off the Inaugural Rise & Tri Duneland Youth Triathlon, to be held at Lakeland Park. Located in Burns Harbor, Indiana. Lakeland Park has convenient access from I-94 at...

The young superheroes of Northwest Indiana protected the Lake County Fair Grounds from all sorts of villains during the 2015 Kids N’ Capes run/walk. Thanks to Hometown Happenings, and of course the superheroes that worked tirelessly to defend the...

In 1934, “Public Enemy #1″ escaped from the Crown Point Jail using what he claimed was a wooden gun. In 2008, actor Johnny Depp came to Crown Point to portray the Hoosier bank robber in “Public Enemies”. Join us for this 1930’s themed...

Families, running enthusiasts and interested community members of all ages are invited to the second annual Footloose 5K Saturday, June 27 at Lakeland Park. Hosted by the Burns Harbor Park Department, this 1980s-inspired family-friendly event...

Wolf Lake Memorial Park in Hammond, Ind., played backdrop to the annual Leon’s Triathlon on Sunday, June 7. The triathlon, a nationally broadcast event, allowed military and civilian athletes to swim, bike and run their way through Northwest...

Join us each Friday throughout the summer for some summertime fun with interactive lunchtime events at the Porter Health Amphitheater in Valparaiso’s Central Park Plaza located downtown on the corner of Lincolnway and Lafayette. So mark your...

Join Porter Health Care System for the 4th Annual Healthy Hustle 5K Run/Walk. 8:00 a.m. Saturday, June 6 Sunset Hill Farm County Park 775 Meridian Road in Valparaiso Proceeds from the event will benefit Hospice of the Visiting Nurse Association of...

Duneland Family YMCA is pleased to announce the opening of the summer swim season. The pool opens on June 8 with the first youth swim lesson starting at 10am. Youth lessons are available Monday through Saturday. Morning or afternoon lessons are...