Have you ever thought about what Porter County and its communities could do to make them a better place to live and visit? Your opinion matters! Destination Development International (DDI) is creating branding for the county and its communities because …
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Valparaiso is just a hop, skip and a jump away from the Lafayette area, making it an ideal day-trip location. 2009 is shaping up to be an ideal year for a Lafayette excursion, especially since the area is offering an array of fine festivals! Of course, even …
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The Valparaiso Police Department is searching for residents who would like to learn more about the police department. The ValpoPD is currently accepting applications for the Citizens Police Academy (CPA). The CPA is designed for residents to meet officers …
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David Sheets, from Morgan Township, recently won several awards at the Indiana Association of School Broadcasters competition at the University of Indianapolis. In early February, Mr. Bob Phelps, Instructor of Video Production and Media Studies at the Porter …
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I recently had the opportunity to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for Porter Health’s new Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. Representing ValpoLife.com, I showed up with cameras in hand, not knowing what to expect, where to go, or even exactly what the …
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Horizon Gymnastics Center offers a gymnastics class for girls and boys ages 10 – 25 who have developmental delay diagnosis. Students will participate in a variety of fitness activities including flexibility & strength skills, tumbling, balance …
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Registration for enrichment programs has begun! The Valparaiso Department of Parks and Recreation has sign-ups for spring and summer youth programs for ages 4 – 16. They include co-ed spring soccer, Cal Ripken baseball, Babe Ruth baseball, girls …
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AARP tax-aide volunteers are available to help prepare tax forms Tuesdays and Wednesdays through April 14 at the Valparaiso Public Library at 103 Jefferson Street. The free Tax Aide program is sponsored by the AARP and the IRS to assist taxpayers in filling …
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Free health screenings are available at Village Park Banta at 605 Beech Street from 8:30a – 11:30a on February 26 by Porter Hospital’s Road to Wellness program. No appointment is needed and fasting is not required.
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The Indiana Gourd Society (IGS) will be holding a State Gourd Show to display the amazing things that can be done with a gourd! The show will be from March 27 – 29, 2009 at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds, 5117 S. Ironwood Rd., South Bend, IN 46614 …
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