Community

During National Volunteer Week, Village Park Enrichment Center at Banta will honor the many volunteers who have contributed their time and talents to making the senior center the special place that it is.  Senior volunteer members who help in the office, in …

Month of the Young Child is sponsored nationally by the National Association for the Education for Young Children (NAEYC). The NAEYC mission, and that of Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children, is to promote and support quality care and …

Safe Place provides access to immediate help and supportive resources for all young people in crisis through a network of sites sustained by qualified agencies, trained volunteers and businesses. Safe Place is the first step to help for any youth in crisis or …

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 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 …

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 …