Looking for a quick evening trip to get out of town and see something different? Empty pockets and wallet? Wishing to take the kids too? Here's your chance to stay close but feel far, far away with the whole family! Purdue University North...
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Children’s Clothing Resale
The Cooks Corners Parent -Teacher Association is hosting a Kid's Clothing Resale on Saturday, April 25 from 9a - 1p. The event will take place in the school gym. Gently used clothing size 4T - 18 will be available. The sale will feature over...
Spring Bazaar at Village Park Banta
Mark your calendars! Saturday, April 25, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Annual Fundraiser Bazaar, Bake Sale, and Baked-Potato-Bar Lunch at Village Park Center at Banta. 30 booths will feature a variety of items including handmade crafts, jewelry,...
Lifestyles to Host Lisa Harper Book Signing
Lifestyles Gallery will host a book signing by Valparaiso author Lisa Harper on Saturday, April 18 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Lifestyles Gallery, 122 East Lincolnway in Valparaiso. The book, Welcome Home Little Baby, is a recently published children’s...
Car and Bike Show at Porter County Expo Center
2009 Car and Bike Show is coming up Saturday April 18th at the Porter County Expo Center 215 E Division Road Valparaiso, IN 46383 Gates open at 11:00am and drive thru judging will begin at 11:00am. Car show officially starts at 1pm. Sock hop starts...
Persimmon Festival Celebrates Unique Local Fruit
This year’s Persimmon Festival will offer more events and activities than it ever has throughout its 63-year history. The Persimmon Festival is held September 21 – 26, 2009 in Mitchell, Indiana, located in Lawrence County. The annual Persimmon...
Recreation and Visitors Commission: Community Input Needed
Have you ever thought about what Porter County and its communities could do to make them a better place to live and visit? Your opinion matters! Destination Development International (DDI) is creating branding for the county and its communities...
This June is First Ever Limestone Month
The Limestone Heritage Festival will be the grand finale to the first Limestone Month in Lawrence County, Indiana. Lawrence County’s rich limestone quarrying and carving history began in the early 1800s. In fact, limestone from Empire Quarry in...
You know I try to be brief… right?
Chicago Street TheatreThere's just so much to say...This week I’ve gotten a chance to see the set for “Moon Over the Brewery” and hear rehearsals for “Encores!” and “Assassins” (our state competition entry this year). I cannot tell you...
Theatre Brings Mozart’s “Magic Flute” to the Stage
One of Mozart's most beloved operas, "The Magic Flute," will open April 19 at Valparaiso University and offer audiences an opportunity to experience the composer's spell-binding music. Director Dr. John Steven Paul, professor of theatre and director...