Community

The Valparaiso Department of Parks and Recreation is now taking registrations for their May 2009 classes for preschoolers age 3-5.  A variety of classes are offered ranging from one day only to one –two days per week.  May class themes include  Animal …

Purdue University North Central Department of Education will present its third annual Early Childhood Conference on Saturday, April 25. The conference theme is “Everyday Wonder.” The day’s events focus on the early childhood years from birth to …

The United Way of Porter County and the Porter County Community Foundation will host an informative workshop series for nonprofit boards, volunteers and staff. Two workshops will be presented in the spring, and two in the fall. All workshops are being held …

I love all the great things happening in the Valparaiso Community Schools. Here’s a letter I received today after the student council at Parkview Elementary School had a food drive and donated the collected goods to Banta Feeds The letter is as follows …

An annual event celebrating the research, scholarly and creative work of Valparaiso University’s undergraduate students will turn 10 this year and feature the largest number of student projects in its history. The University’s 10th annual Celebration of …

Being selected Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive. The title recognizes outstanding contributions to a member’s family, school, community, and Boys & Girls Club, as well as moral character, personal …

Reilly C. Bush Memorial Foundation Springs into Action Non-profit fundraising event encourages driving away clean!  With the ailing economy, it’s the best way for nonprofit fundraisers to encourage folks to donate – give them something for their money …

The Porter County Chapter of the American Red Cross is having their signature fundraiser Saturday, April 4.  The Charity Tasting Event, “Reds, Whites and Blues 2”, will be great fun for a good cause! The event will be held at the Old Town Banquet …

The Porter County Community Foundation was created in 1996 by a group of community leaders with a vision. They gathered in response to a challenge offered by the Lilly Endowment. Through hard work and generosity, the challenge was met and the Porter County …

The Valparaiso Department of Parks and Recreation is now taking registrations for their Elementary Drawing Classes presented by Young Rembrandts and for their April 2009 classes at Discovery Cottage. VDPR presents Young Rembrandts Elementary Drawing …