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La Porte Family YMCA Brings Community Together at 15th Annual 5k/10k

La Porte Family YMCA Brings Community Together at 15th Annual 5k/10k The low temperatures and strong winds were no match for the scenery and community spirit at the La Porte YMCA’s 15th Annual 5k/10k Run-Walk on Saturday morning. “The wind was a bit of a worry for us today, but running beachside is a good way to...

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Michigan City Elston Branch Spring Open House Scheduled for April 21st

Michigan City Elston Branch Spring Open House Scheduled for April 21st Come join us for a fun-filled day at the Y! On Saturday, April 21st, our Michigan City Elston Branch will host a Spring Open House from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This free community event will feature demonstrations of our many fitness classes and...

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Hammond’s 15th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Connects Vets and Families to the City

Hammond’s 15th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Connects Vets and Families to the City On a chilly afternoon in Hammond, children and community members gathered at Hessville Park for the 15th annual Easter Egg Hunt. Bundled in winter coats and donning pink bunny ears, the participants and volunteers brought a little bit of spring cheer...

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South Shore Line Expands Kids Ride Free Program to Make Spring Break Play-Cation Travel More Affordable

South Shore Line Expands Kids Ride Free Program to Make Spring Break Play-Cation Travel More Affordable With spring break right around the corner, the South Shore Line (SSL) is expanding its Kids Ride Free program for spring break to include 3 children under the age of 14 to ride free with a paying adult on ALL trains (not just off-peak and weekend)...

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Boys & Girls Club of Michigan City Announces the Al Whitlow Experience (AWE) Mentoring Program

Boys & Girls Club of Michigan City Announces the Al Whitlow Experience (AWE) Mentoring Program The legacy of the late Allan “Al” Whitlow continues on through the announcement of the Al Whitlow Experience (AWE) mentoring program at Boys & Girls Club of Michigan City. Whitlow, who unexpectedly passed away on November 19, 2017, served as...

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La Porte County Family Y’s School’s Out Day Camp Stays Open When Schools Close

La Porte County Family Y’s School’s Out Day Camp Stays Open When Schools Close Every parent has been there at one point or another – a snow storm hits and the kids have an unexpected snow day. You know your boss still expects you to come in regardless of the weather and now you have to find someone to watch over the kids, but...

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