Gatherings

Influential Women Winners to be Announced Sept. 26

Influential Women Winners to be Announced Sept. 26 NWIIWA to Recognize 226 Finalists During Annual Banquet More than 900 attendees are set to celebrate women in business during the 13th annual Influential Women of Northwest Indiana Awards Banquet to be held 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 at the Avalon...

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Mascot Hall of Fame bids the community a fond farewell at Grand FURnale closing celebration

Mascot Hall of Fame bids the community a fond farewell at Grand FURnale closing celebration On Saturday, September 14, the Mascot Hall of Fame (MHOF) in Whiting held its confetti-filled Grand FURnale closing celebration. Although the MHOF will officially be closing its doors this month, the museum will continue to maintain its online...

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Crown Point hosts inaugural Wine Fest, featuring more than 200 varietals.

Crown Point hosts inaugural Wine Fest, featuring more than 200 varietals. Downtown Crown Point bustled on Saturday, September 14, as hundreds descended on Bulldog Park for the city’s inaugural Wine Fest. The event featured live entertainment, local food, and wines, spirits, and other beverages from wineries and breweries...

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Valparaiso University athletes connect with fans at McAfee Animal Hospital Signing Event

Valparaiso University athletes connect with fans at McAfee Animal Hospital Signing Event Valparaiso University men’s basketball players Cooper Schwieger and Joe Vick made a special appearance at McAfee Animal Hospital, bringing together fans, families, and pets for a unique community event. The gathering was more than just an autograph...

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2024 Professional Women’s Conference Highlights Career Development

2024 Professional Women’s Conference Highlights Career Development An emphasis on career development will highlight the 2024 Professional Women’s Conference set for 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa in Michigan City.  The event, presented by the Northwest Indiana Influential...

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Concert for a Cause: Step Up 4 Inc. partners with Methodist Hospitals’ Breast Care Center

Concert for a Cause: Step Up 4 Inc. partners with Methodist Hospitals’ Breast Care Center Avenue 912 was filled with the sounds of new wave and classic rock as Step Up 4 Inc. hosted its annual concert to raise funds for breast cancer patients in Northwest Indiana. The event, which featured the Cars tribute band "The Electric Cars," was...

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Puppies pounce onto the water for The Lakes of Valparaiso’s Annual Puppy Plunge

Puppies pounce onto the water for The Lakes of Valparaiso’s Annual Puppy Plunge As the summer season comes to a close, The Lakes of Valparaiso makes sure that they can put together one last special pool event for their residents. More specifically, this celebration is one for all the furry friends who live in the community....

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Community support rains down during the 46th Annual Popcorn Festival

Community support rains down during the 46th Annual Popcorn Festival Rain could not dampen the popcorn nor the fun at the 46th annual Valparaiso Popcorn Festival held in downtown Valparaiso, Indiana. With a record 340 vendors, live entertainment, and endless popcorn, attendees came out in record numbers. “We had to...

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