Leadership La Porte County recently completed its 9th annual Summer Leadership Camp for middle school students. The camp was held at Kesling Park during the last week in July for students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades from throughout La Porte County. The …
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Everyone has a secret talent, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County’s South Haven Club’s Summer KidsCamp program is looking for Club members who want to showcase their entertainment aptitude! “Our Club has a pretty active Arts Program that goes …
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Abigail Tomblin used to be a Cubs fan. A pretty big one, too. But when the White Sox came calling, she had a change of heart. On Thursday, the 12-year-old La Porte County native performed the National Anthem in front of 26,158 people at U.S. Cellular Field …
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Jacob’s Ladder Pediatric Rehabilitation is extending their reach of care with their new VGo robot technology that they received as part of a generous donation by the Starlight Children’s Foundation. The VGo telepresence robot is a versatile tool that …
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The Fourth of July is a time for celebration with fireworks, picnics, barbecues, parades and other festivities for the entire family to enjoy. While it may seem like a good idea to include your pet in all of the fun, some of these activities can be hazardous …
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Children can learn about wildlife and the ecosystems around their homes at a brand new series of summer camps hosted by Humane Society Calumet Area’s Moraine Ridge Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (MRWRC). MRWRC will offer two Discover Wildlife summer camps …
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On the morning of June 24th a ring of children surrounded the LaPorte County YMCA pool. They sat on the edge, kicking the cool water with their feet. Not all of them knew they were about to make history but even the babies could sense the excitement in the …
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”Camps-a-Cooking” was the theme for the recent Girl Scout Day Camp at Camp Butternut Springs in rural Valparaiso. Over 110 Daisy, Brownie, Junior, and Cadette Girl Scouts from Valparaiso and surrounding communities spent a week learning how to cook their …
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Troop 30148, 4th and 5th grade Junior Girl Scouts from Parkview Elementary have spent this year working toward completion of the Bronze Award. One June 4th they earned their Bronze Award by cleaning upgrading Brownie Land at Girl Scout Camp Butternut Springs …
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As the La Porte Jaycees are celebrating 70 years of service to the community, they are also preparing for their annual Fourth of July events. To kick off the events, the Jaycees will host their annual Arts & Crafts Festival on June 25th from 8:00 a.m. to …
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