IU Northwest to host 5th annual FIRST® Lego® League Indiana Qualifying Tournament Nov. 20

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Thirty-one teams will vie for one of eight spots at Indiana Championship Tournament Gary, IN 11-16-2011 - Indiana University Northwest will host the 5th annual FIRST® Lego® League Indiana Qualifying Tournament, the state’s third largest, in Savannah Gymnasium on Sunday, Nov. 20. The annual … [Read more...]

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Book Launch Party!

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Meet Team Ugly at the Indiana Welcome Center on November 18th Hammond, IN 11-16-2011 - Let’s get ready to party! This holiday season, throw on your ugliest Christmas sweater and make it down to the IndianaWelcomeCenter’s annual ‘A Christmas Story’ holiday event, for the most festive book … [Read more...]

IU Alumni Association to host family movie night Dec. 2

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Choose between ‘Hugo’ and ‘Happy Feet 2’ in 3-D at Portage IMAX Theater Gary, IN 11-16 -2011 - The Indiana University Alumni Association (IUAA), Northwest Campus Board, invites alumni, family and friends of IU alumni to enjoy a family movie night. Showtime is 6:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2 at … [Read more...]

Buckley Homestead – Christmas Long Ago “participatory theatrical performances”

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Lowell, IN 11-15-2011 - The children at last year's Christmas Long Ago on Buckley Homestead were pleased with the gifts St. Nicholas delivered on Christmas morning.  A trip to the Buckley farm on December 3 & 4, 2011 will find visitors meeting children and adults alike as they ready the … [Read more...]

IU Northwest promotes literacy in Gary with kids’ book giveaway Dec. 3

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Gary residents can get free books with proof of residence Gary, IN 11-15-2011 - In an effort to promote child literacy, The Urban Teacher Education Program (UTEP) at Indiana University Northwest is giving away thousands of children’s books to parents and local groups in Gary. The group has … [Read more...]

Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County’s 40th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration

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Valparaiso IN, Nov. 14th, 2011 - In honor of the 40th Anniversary of Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County, the President of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Roxanne Spillett will be featured guests at the Club’s Annual Steak and Burger Dinner held on November 14th at 6 p.m. in the Grand … [Read more...]

IU Northwest School of Nursing to host community health fair on Nov. 15

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Campus and community members may obtain lab tests, health screenings and information on healthy living Nov. 14th, 2011 - The Indiana University Northwest School of Nursing will host its annual health fair 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15 in the Savannah Center, located at 3400 Broadway in … [Read more...]

KidWorks, LLC Still Helping Children Learn To Walk And Talk; While Expanding Business

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Chesterton, IN 11-14-2011 - KidWorks, LLC works once again to help children learn to walk and talk by hosting KidFunds Dinner Dance and Silent Auction on Saturday December 3, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at Trinity Hall in Chesterton. The 4th annual adults only event will include a fabulous dinner catered … [Read more...]

A Christmas Story Comes Home Opens November 12th

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Kid’s Kickoff, pet photos with Santa, contests and more.   A Christmas Story Comes Home This holiday season, the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond will feature six animated display scenes from A Christmas Story as well as weekend events and opportunities to meet the cast of the movie. … [Read more...]

St. Catherine Hospital Named “Hospital of the Year” by Lake Area United Way for its Generous Community Support

(Left to Right)  JoAnn Birdzell, Chief Executive Officer, St. Catherine Hospital; Craig Bolda, Chief Operating Officer, St. Catherine Hospital; Lou Martinez, President & Chief Professional Officer, Lake Area United Way; and Ron Jerzyk, Senior Director of Human Resources, St. Catherine Hospital.

Griffith, IN 7-7-2011 - For the third consecutive year, a local hospital that is a member of Community Healthcare System has received recognition for its generous community support given to the Lake Area United Way (LAUW). St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago has been named “Hospital of the … [Read more...]