Looking to add a new four-legged family member? Then visit one of Lakeshore PAWS’ upcoming adoption events. Meet with Lakeshore PAWS’ adoptable pets during Gast Animal Hospital's Annual Open House on Saturday, October 13 from noon to 3 p.m. at...
Family
School’s Out for Day Camp
No school? No problem. Our Y offers full-day mini-camps for those days when school is out. Our first School’s Out Day Camp will is on Tuesday, October 2. Children can be dropped off as early as 6 a.m. and picked up as late as 6 p.m. Counselors lead...
Teens to Learn How to Cope with Anger
Your middle school years can be tough. We’ve all been there and understand what you might be going through. We want to let you know that you are not alone. Young teens go through significant changes in their lives and sometimes they can be...
All About Kids Therapist Retires After 19 Years
Speech therapist Patti McAfee has retired from All About Kids, the early intervention program of Opportunity Enterprises, after 19 years of service. After graduating from Purdue University and working for a few years in her field, McAfee started...
Car Seat Safety Inspections
Over 90% of child safety seats are used or installed incorrectly. As part of a continuing effort to keep children safe, Sgt. Ken Havlin of the Michigan City Police and other certified Child Safety Technicians will be on hand at the Indiana University...
La Porte County Family YMCA Swim Lessons
Here at the Y we promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. In our youth swim lesson program our focus is on water safety, stroke development, and fun for children ages 6 months - 12 years. Our fall program begins the week...
Northwest Indiana Welcomes Large and Giant Breed Dog Rescue
Giant Paw Prints Rescue aides the pet rescue effort by helping Large and Giant Breed dogs. Giant Paw Prints Rescue was founded by Cathy Nolan, as she witnessed more and more large and giant breed dogs being turned into area shelters. Over the years,...
Walk to Fight Homelessness Planned for September 29
Save the date for the Homeward Bound 5K Walk on September 29, a walk to provide housing and fight homelessness. This 5K will be held at Washington Park in Michigan City. Registration will take place at 8 am, with a 9 am step off. The cost is $25...
Candlelight Prayer to Support Maule Family
A candlelight vigil will be held on Monday, July 30, to honor and support the Maule and Crites family. On July 19th, Katie Atkins lost her life in a tragic car accident. With her in the car were her boyfriend's, Sam Maule's, niece Audrey, and Neilah...
South Shore Air Show to Honor the Fallen
Families of fallen from northern Indiana invited July 7 The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority is planning a ceremony on July 7, 2012 during the South Shore Air Show for families of fallen soldiers from the war on terrorism. The ceremony...