Opportunity Enterprises is still looking for community members interested in participating in its annual Angel Tree program by adding Christmas cheer to the lives of OE clients who have little or no family. Individuals can support the program in one of two …
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Mayor David Uran’s Office of Special Events will again be hosting a Tour of Lights within the Crown Point City Limits. The event will take place from December 12th through December 17th. If you would like your home to be on the route for all to enjoy …
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On the night of Nov. 13, the Castle Marching Knights Band suffered a tragedy. On the way home from Bands of America Grand National finals, Castle’s singer and flute soloist, Sophie Rinehart, passed away in a car accident along with her father and …
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Humane Society Calumet Area (HSCA) is accepting orders of holiday wreaths, garland (roping) and swags now through Nov. 16. The wreaths are fresh and custom-made from Scotch pine by Kingma Christmas Tree Farm in Demotte, Ind. Each wreath is sprayed with a …
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On October 21st Daisy/Brownie Girl Scout Troop 35411 from Parkview Elementary School in Valparaiso visited Taltree Arboretum to complete their Brownie Bug Badge. They hiked through the Railway Garden, Adventure Garden, and the Rose Garden. With the guidance …
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Would your child be excited to see a personalized letter from Santa this Christmas season? For the low cost of just $3, your little one can receive a letter from the big guy himself. “Imagine the glow on your child’s face when they open up a letter …
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Enter for a chance to win cash prizes during Humane Society Calumet Area (HSCA)’s annual holiday raffle. One grand prize winner will receive $1,000; one second prize winner will receive $500 and one third prize winner will receive $250. Tickets cost $5 each …
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On Oct. 31st Brownie Girl Scout Troop 417 from Memorial Elementary School in Valparaiso commemorated founder Juliette Low’s birthday by donating a basketful of baby items to the first baby girl born at Porter Regional Hospital. The 2nd grade troop of …
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We are once again teaming up with Fifth Third Bank to provide dogs at no cost to active duty and/or veterans of the United States Armed Forces. This is our way of saying thanks to vets in the best way we know how. “What better way to thank our veterans for …
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Army Staff Sergeant Michael Sandilla of Hobart had always wanted a dog, but his work as a combat engineer required travel and left very little free time. His opportunity for a dog finally came last year when he took a job as a recruiter and then noticed that …
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