The La Porte County Family YMCA believes that learning does not stop once children are outside the classroom. Healthy Kids Day is an annual event celebrated nationally by over 2,000 YMCAs to kick off a summer of education, exercise, and fun. Usually...

People come to the Y for many different reasons. Some join simply to swim or play basketball, while others use it as a place to socialize or find a sense of belonging. We open our doors to everyone, and believe in making all who walk through those...

The La Porte County Family YMCA has started registration for its preschool T-Ball program. Parents may register their child during any open hours at the Y member services desk. The program includes divisions for children aged 3-5 years old. The...

It's officially fall! Break out the sweaters and get ready to watch the leaves turn, everybody! This weekend we have a lot of great events ready for you and your family to enjoy. Do you have an event you'd like to share? Just send us an email to...

On September 1, 2015, the Regional Cities of Northern Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) submitted its Innovate Indiana economic development plan representing 22 cities and towns and more than half a million people in Elkhart, Marshall and...

The Board of Directors of Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana announces the promotion of two members of its senior leadership team to the positions of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO). John C....

Back again this summer, the public is invited to Coffee in the Garden at Barker Mansion. The casual program is free of charge and runs from 9 am to 11:30 am on Saturday mornings from July 11 through September 5. Guests are invited to relax amid the...

Purdue University Calumet junior Lori Haas was one of 135 women’s tennis players of the NAIA to be named a 2014-15 Daktronics Scholar-Athlete, as released by the national office Friday. Haas (Bismarck, Ill./Bismarck-Henning) claimed her first...

When people think of a helping hand within the town of La Porte, many thoughts go toward firemen, policemen, doctors, etc. While these are all extremely helpful people, another person who offers a tremendous amount of aid in the community is Annette...

It is not too late to sign up for preschool and school age soccer. First game is Saturday, April 18th at our beautiful Andrew Avenue Outdoor Education and Recreation Center. We are pleased to announce that soccer will be organized and run by our new...