indiana: Wordless Wednesday - January in Northwest Indiana, fishing weather? - 01/11/12 01:31 PM



Below is 2011 around this time

 
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indiana: Speechless Sunday - Indiana Windmills - 01/01/12 02:26 PM

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indiana: Old Hollywood New Year's Eve Bash - Valparaiso Indiana - 12/29/11 06:27 PM
 
Old Hollywood New Year’s Eve Bash – Valparaiso                 The Valparaiso Memorial Opera House is hosting an               Old Hollywood New Year’s Eve Bash!
Step back in time to the golden era of Hollywood.  Dress up as your favorite old Hollywood star.  Glitz, glamour, paparazzi and a red carpet entrance is all a part of the fun.
Tickets are $60.00 per person.  There will be a prime rib dinner and an open bar.  The midnight hour will see a champagne toast and balloon drop.
Music provided by The City Lights Band, Tonal Attitude, and DJ Steve Zana.
The fun begins on … (0 comments)

indiana: Recycling Christmas Trees in Porter County Indiana - 12/27/11 03:05 PM
Recycling Christmas Trees in Porter County Indiana
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will kick off their Christmas tree recycling program on January 7th. 

The Valparaiso compost site will be open from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturdays beginning on January 7,  2012.
   TheValparaiso site is located at 2150 W. Lincolnway,ValparaisoIndiana.
Porter County residents are welcome to bring once live Christmas trees, wreaths and other organic waste.
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County also has many sites for other holiday disposables.  Have some old ink cartridges to get rid of?  Get a … (1 comments)

indiana: Wordless Wednesday - Maplewood Cemetery, Crown Point, Indiana - Christmas Spirit - 12/21/11 03:41 PM

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indiana: Crown Point Indiana Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Christmas Party – Monday, December 19 7-9 pm - 12/18/11 01:23 PM

 
 
 Crown Point Indiana Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
Christmas Party  -  Monday, December 19   7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
 
There will be karaoke, and a comfort food potluck featuring soups and chili.
 
The support group meets the third Monday of the month at the Marion Education Center, Franciscan St. Anthony Health, 1201 S. Main St., Crown Point, Indiana 46307    Time is 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  
The Parkinsons Support Group meets to share information, give mutual support, and talk about coping.  Parkinsons patients and caregivers are welcome to join this free group. 
 
Come … (0 comments)

indiana: 524-B Robyn Road, Valparaiso, Indiana 46385 - 12/17/11 02:02 PM
524- B Robyn Road, Valparaiso, Indiana 46385
 
 
Location Location Location - Well maintained and updated ranch has an open concept with a wonderful flow.
 
 
Living room has a cathedral ceiling and beautiful hardwood flooring. The living room is accented with a Wyoming field stone fireplace.
 

 
 
There is a formal dining area with updated accent lighting. The cute wrap around kitchen gives you lots of cabinet space. The ceramic tile floor in the kitchen adds the finishing touches. Master bedroom has a half bath.
 
The spacious two car garage has been … (4 comments)

indiana: December's Season of Celebrations & Sharing Contest - Friendly Footcare Food Drive through December 16th - 12/11/11 07:15 PM
December's Season of Celebrations & Sharing ContestFriendly Footcare of Crown Point, Indiana is sponsoring a Food Drive to benefit the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana.
Nonperishable food items will be collected through Friday, December 16th.  Donations may be dropped off at:Friendly Footcare50 West 94th PlaceCrown Point, IN 46307For more information call 219-663-2273

Holiday Happenings:

 
Toys for Tots – Crown Point, IN Miller’s Senior Living Communities – Santa for a Senior  Portage Indiana Township Trustee – The Santa ClauseSt. Jude House Storytelling Fundraiser – Dec. 3 Independent Cat Society of Westville Indiana – Annual Holiday Open HouseValparaiso Indiana Touch a Truck Toys … (1 comments)

indiana: December's Season of Celebrations & Sharing Contest - Don Quijote Restaurante and Imports 20th Annual Benefit for the Homeless Shelters - Dec. 11 - 12/10/11 05:56 PM
 December's Season of Celebrations & Sharing Contest: 
Don Quijote Restaurante and Imports  is hosting it’s
 
20th Annual Benefit for the Homeless Shelter
 

 
 Date:  Sunday, December 11, 2011
 
 Time:  12:00 p.m.  to  5:00 p.m.
 
 Location:  119 East Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383
  
 
There will be an all you can eat buffet featuring their authentic Spanish cuisine, a cash bar, door prizes and a silent auction.  Fun for the whole family.  Tickets are $35.00.
 
Musical entertainment will be provided.  Local favorite Mickey Camp will be singing and playing guitar.  Mickey hosts a local radio show, Songs from … (3 comments)

indiana: December's Season of Celebrations & Sharing Contest - Chesterton Indiana Hometown Holiday Celebration - 12/09/11 05:54 PM
December's Season of Celebrations & Sharing Contest: 
 
Chesterton Indiana Hometown Holiday Celebration is a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays! 
 
Friday, December 16- there will be FREE horse drawn carriage rides through the historical downtown area.  This is only one of many events they are hosting throughout the weekend. 
 
Saturday, December 17 - hot chocolate will be for sale at the Kiwanis tent in the Chamber parking lot and toy donations are being accepted. 
 
Santa will be in the Santa House in Thomas Centennial Park from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 … (2 comments)

indiana: December's Season of Celebrations & Sharing Contest - Portage Indiana Township Trustee "The Santa Clause" - 12/08/11 08:46 AM
December's Season of Celebrations & Sharing Contest: 
 
Portage Indiana Township Trustee Brendan Clancy has organized “The Santa Clause”.
 
This is a new program their office has implemented to help needy children in Portage Township. 
 
Donations of unwrapped toys, gift cards or money may be made at the Portage Township Trustee’s office located at:
 
3484 Airport Road, Portage, IN 46368
Mon. – Thurs. 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fri – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
 
Please leave all donations by Friday, December 16, 2011.  Hundreds of children will be helped through this program.  You may look at … (2 comments)

indiana: December's Season of Celebrations & Sharing Contest - Valparaiso Indiana Touch a Truck Toys for Tots Drive - 12/07/11 04:16 PM
December's Season of Celebrations & Sharing Contest:
 
Valparaiso Indiana Touch a Truck Toys for Tots Drive is being hosted by:
 
Valparaiso Parks Department Dunes Leatherneck Detachment Marine Corps LeagueToys for Tots
 
Saturday, December 10, 2011       10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
 
Bring the kids to explore all their favorite trucks and cars!  Police cars, fire trucks, snow plow, emergency vehicles, and more!!!
 
Free hot cocoa and candy canes
 
A donation of a new unwrapped toy or monetary donation to Toys for Tots at the event would be appreciated. 
 
Those who donate may sign … (2 comments)

indiana: December's Season of Celebrations & Sharing Contest- Independent Cat Society of Westville Indiana – Annual Holiday Open House - 12/06/11 03:40 PM
 
December's Season of Celebrations & Sharing Contest:
 
Westville Indiana Independent Cat Society is hosting it’s annual Holiday Open House –
 
Saturday, December 10th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday, December 11th from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.
 
Place – Independent Cat Society shelter at Route 6 and County Line Road, Westville, Indiana.
 
 
 
The Westville Independent Cat Society hasbeen a no kill shelter since 1977!  You can adopt a cat for only $35.00 until December 31, 2011.  This fee includes spay or neuter, current vaccinations, flea treatment, nail trim and a free initial vet visit … (1 comments)

indiana: December's Season of Celebrations & Sharing Contest - Miller’s Senior Living Community in Portage, Indiana is sponsoring “Be a Santa to a Senior” - 12/05/11 03:17 PM
December's Season of Celebrations & Sharing Contest:
 
Miller’s Senior Living Community  in Portage, Indiana is sponsoring “Be a Santa to a Senior”.
 
A Christmas tree at Miller’s Senior Living Community will have ornaments with the names of a seniors along with their gift requests.  Anyone who would like to help can pick up an ornament off the tree until December 9th. 
 

 
Items should be dropped off unwrapped to Miller’s Senior Living Community at 5911 Lute Rd., Portage, Indiana. 
 
There are 11 Miller’s Senior Living Communities throughout Indiana.  Started in 1964 Wallace and Connie … (1 comments)

indiana: December's Season of Celebrations & Sharing Contest - Crown Point, Indiana Toys for Tots - 12/04/11 03:33 PM
December's Season of Celebrations & Sharing Contest:
 
Toys for Tots – Crown Point Indiana
 

 
The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots and the City of Crown Point, Indiana are hosting a Holiday Toys for Tots Drive.
Marine Corp Reserve units have been collecting and distributing toys for needed children since 1947. Over the past 62 years the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program has distributed over 400 million toys to over 188 million children.
 
Collection bins may be found at the following locations:
Crown Point City Hall, 101 N. East St., Crown Point, … (4 comments)

indiana: December's Season of Celebration & Sharing Contest - Hebron, Indiana Food Drive - Sun., Dec. 11 - 12/03/11 12:40 PM
December's Season of Celebration & Sharing Contest:
 
Hebron, Indiana Fire House Food Drive
 
The Hebron Fire Department and Boone Township Trustee are sponsoring a holiday food drive. 
  
On Sunday, December 11th from 10am – 2pm 
Non-perishable goods will be accepted.  Items may be dropped off at the Hebron Fire House located at 109 North Washington St., Hebron, Indiana.  
 
Fire trucks will be in the neighborhoods around town on Sunday the 11th from 10-2 picking up donated goods.  You don’t have to be home to donated, just leave the items at the end of your driveway in … (6 comments)

indiana: December's Season of Celebrations & Sharing Contest - St. Jude House Storytelling - Sat. Dec. 3rd - 12/02/11 01:52 PM
December's Season of Celebrations & Sharing Contest:
 
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Storytelling Fundraiser
 
St. Jude House and Grant Fitch present: 
 
A Harry Potter Christmas  
 
United Methodist Church, corner of South St. and Main St., Crown Point, Indiana
Doors open at 6:15 pm - storytelling at 7:00 pm
Admission is $8.00
For more information call:  662-7066 x15
 
St. Jude House is located in Crown Point, Indiana.  St. Jude House has served as a safe shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their dependent children for over 16 years.  Since their opening in 1995 more … (2 comments)

indiana: It's FAIR time in Indiana! - 08/03/09 10:53 PM
County Fairs are a big deal in Indiana. The 4H programs are a huge part of this.
A couple weeks ago I had a closing in Rensselaer, IN. I suggested we go out for lunch before the closing. My client surprised me by taking me to the Jasper County Fair for lunch.
I got a chance to stop by the rabbit barn and say hello to my niece and nephew. It was quite a pleasant outing and closing!
The Lake County Fair is starting Aug. 7-16. It is in Crown Point, Indiana (my hometown). Here is the link:
LAKE COUNTY INDIANA … (4 comments)

indiana: March in Northwest Indiana - 03/29/09 10:41 AM
 
I was sitting at the first of my two open houses for the day reflecting on what a difference a week can make.  It seems that March has decided to go out like a lion here in Northwest Indiana.
We were in for a rude awakening this morning.  I wanted to pull the covers over my head and go back to sleep when I saw the snow.  My first thought was "are you kidding me"!
Today there is about an inch of snow on the outdoor dining set on the deck.  The snow is falling gently.  The snowflakes are as … (1 comments)

indiana: St. Patick's Day Parade in Crown Point, Indiana - 03/09/09 10:41 AM
Here is the information for the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Crown Point, Indiana
The day, time and parade route are listed below.  The parade starts at my old elementary school :)
 
CROWN POINT  -- The city has scheduled a St. Patrick's Day parade for 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 17.
The city expects 32 entries, including emergency vehicles and the Lake County Pipes and Drums.
It will begin at Solon Robinson Elementary School and proceed down Wells Street to Main Street, then north to the downtown square, and down Court Street to Walnut. 
In addition to the lighted night parade, the … (1 comments)