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St. Mary Medical Center of Hobart was named “Hospital of the Year” by the Lake Area United Way for the exemplary employee contributions given by its administrative, nursing and medical and support staff in the 2009-2010 community campaign.
Lake Area United Way recognized St. Mary’s staff and administration for leading all area hospitals in total employee giving, achieving the highest average employee gift and the best overall employee participation level in the campaign. Read More
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Sept. 2
Senior Circle offers a seated exercise group designed for all levels of fitness on Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-5 p.m. at Porter’s Education & Rehab Campus, 1401 Calumet Avenue in Valparaiso. For more information, call Sue Fingerhoot at 263-7240 or visit www.porterhealth.com.
Porter County Aging & Community Services will host a presentation by Porter County Sheriff David Lain at 1 p.m. at Rittenhouse Senior Living in Valparaiso. Free 60-minute presentation open to the public. For more information or to RSVP, call 263-8300.`
August31st
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Labor Day represents a yearly national tribute to the contributions American workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country. The day is often celebrated with the conventional Labor Day picnic, but the third annual Taste of Duneland offers local residents something to do over the holiday weekend besides the usual backyard barbeque.
Attendees can enjoy free admission to Thomas Centennial Park in Downtown Chesterton on Saturday, Sept. 4 from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. The park will be filled with music and not-for-profit booths selling their famous foods along with many of the best restaurants in the Duneland area to make this an eating extravaganza. Don and Veronica from Z107 will be broadcasting live for two hours starting at 4 p.m. with free giveaways during the broadcast. Read More
August24th
In effort to help Hoosier families avoid foreclosure, Lt. Gov. Skillman today announced a series of free borrower outreach events to be held at National Guard Armories across the state on Sept. 1. Cities where events will be held include Indianapolis, Hammond, South Bend, Fort Wayne, Columbus, Evansville, Terre Haute and Richmond.
The events, which will run from 3-8 p.m., are being sponsored by the Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Network (IFPN). Troubled Hoosier homeowners will be able to attend a workshop and meet with a trained foreclosure prevention counselor, who will help the borrower navigate the process and prepare the documents the lender needs to work on an alternative to foreclosure. Read More
August24th
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Porter County is offering beginner computer classes to seniors. These classes are for seniors who have never used a computer before. The class consists of turning the computer on, moving the mouse and basic email.
New class sessions begin in October and November. Class dates are Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays for four consecutive weeks at 2:30 p.m.
Class size is limited to four students and fee is $5 for all four classes. Class location is 1005 Campbell St. in Valparaiso. For more information or to enroll, call the RSVP office at 464-1028. Read More
August24th
Saturday, Aug. 28
Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Valparaiso, will be hosting its annual Community Ice Cream Social from 3-5 p.m. Outdoor event. Free ice cream sundaes, games and activities for young and older children as well as adults. For more information, call 464-8435.
August24th
Reusable vs. Disposables: Bottled Water
During the hot summer months it is of the utmost importance to stay hydrated. Many find it convenient to grab a cold bottle of water out of the fridge or from the nearest vending machine. But are we considering the costs? The costs add up quickly, and I am not only talking about the costs to our billfold, but also to our environment. The truth is that bottled water is not safer, better tasting or even more convenient than tap water – it is certainly not cheaper – and it generates massive amounts of needless waste.
Nearly 90 percent of water bottles are not recycled but instead thrown away, resulting in up to 1.5 million tons of plastic waste per year. According to Food and Water Watch, that plastic requires up to 47 million gallons of oil per year to produce, while transporting these bottles burns even more oil. Read More
August24th
CFLs 101
Selecting energy-efficient lighting for your home just got easier.
More Americans are flipping the switch on their lighting choices to save energy. A recent GE Lighting study found that 82 percent of homeowners have already reported using energy-efficient compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. Take GE’s quick course on CFLs to better understand the facts, myths and more, and to learn how smart lighting choices can be one of the easiest ways to save on energy costs.
August24th
By Carl Kurek
According to Phrases.org, the term “one stop shopping” refers to the business model which theorizes that by providing many services in one place, shops can offer customers the convenience of obtaining their needs in one stop. This is the reason retail chains like Wal-Mart, Target and Kmart are increasingly popular with today’s ever-so-busy population. Read More
August24th
By Neal F. Litherland
Northwest Indiana is a place with a lot of history that stretches back a long way. For example, the famous escapades of John Dillinger – as put onto film in the movie “Public Enemies” which was partially filmed in Crown Point – the training and sacrifices made by the Union soldiers during the Civil War, or even further back to the exploration of the fur trappers and the lives of the Native Americans. Read More
