Residents at Belvedere Senior Housing were holly and jolly as they gathered for an afternoon filled with gifts, merriment, and holiday fun during its Christmas party event on Friday, December 13. This celebration was a special time for the...
Have your kiddos begun writing their letters to Santa yet? If you drop them in Santa's Mailbox, located at the entrance to Washington Park, between now and midnight on Saturday, Dec. 7, you will receive a personal response from one of Santa's Helpers...
The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority will open its doors for the 18th year of the “A Christmas Story” Comes Home Exhibit on November 16, 2024, at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond. The exhibit will run through December 30,...
On the morning of Saturday, November 2, the City of Hammond hosted its 11th annual Veteran Appreciation Day parade and ceremony. The parade assembled at the corner of Olcott Avenue and 173rd Street in Hammond before making its way to Hessville Park...
The Valparaiso community packed the streets of downtown for the annual trick-or-treat event featuring local businesses. On Friday, October 18, Valparaiso Events hosted the traditional event to give these kids a night to remember. Katie Abel,...
Beginning of a New Era for the CenterMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Parks and Recreation Department invite you to experience the reopening of the new and improved Jean Shepherd Community Center on Friday, November 1 at 10 am. The Jean...
The 2024 Fall Harvest Festival was a vibrant celebration of autumn, with a variety of fall-themed artisan booths offering everything from handmade crafts to seasonal treats and fresh produce. Families strolled through the booths, picking up caramel...
Since its inception, Goodwill’s Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) has supported first-time mothers by connecting them to nurses during their pregnancy. This parent-nurse relationship starts during pregnancy and continues until the child’s second...
On August 24, Goodwill’s Nurse-Family Partnership program hosted a graduation celebration honoring the growth and achievements of its clients in St. Joe, Elkhart, and LaPorte counties. The St. Joseph County Public Library filled with new parents...
The residents of Prairie Point, an apartment community located just a few minutes away from the hearts of Merrillville and Crown Point, converged at the community clubhouse on the evening of August 16 for a block party. Featuring free food, a bags...
