Community

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 …

Everyday at Opportunity Enterprises, we celebrate the achievements of individuals with challenges and disabilities. Thank you for supporting our mission with your gifts, talents, and time. It is an exciting time at OE! We’re developing social …

Volume 15, Issue 10March 17, 2009 The newest Porter County Career and Technical Education Newsletter is now available.  Articles include: Local Businessman Shares Video Display with TV/Media Studies Students Ashley Thompson – Dental Health Careers …

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 …

Volume 15, Issue 9March 6, 2009 The newest Porter County Career and Technical Education Newsletter is now available.  Articles include: Ashley Thompson – Dental Health Careers (PHS) – 2009 IndianaAward for Excellence Winner EMT Program Highlighted at …

Volume 15, Issue 8February 19, 2009 The newest Porter County Career and Technical Education Newsletter is now available.  Articles include: Dr. Rees Served Students for 38 Years Ed Herron Announces Retirement Counselor Appreciation Week Letter from the …

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 …

  In many churches, laypersons are asked to read from the Scriptures in the worship services.  Many of these readers mouth the words of the Scripture monotonously.  If there is an amplification system, the words will, at a minimum, be heard …