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‘Brothers’ push for success
An end-of-the-year luncheon for Indiana University Northwest members of Brother2Brother (formerly the Student African American Brotherhood) was held in the John Anderson Library Conference Room on campus May 11. It celebrated men who received their degrees and others who will carry on the tradition of …
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PORTAGE Farmers Market: The Portage Community Farmers Market is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays beginning June 3 and continuing through Sept. 30 at Founders Square Park, 6300 S. Founders Square. Vendors sell organic produce, honey, flowers, homemade bread, herbs, grilled meats, Mexican …
RELIGION BRIEFS, MAY 26
GARY Church of Jesus Christ Church of God in Christ: 1560 Polk St. — The Christian leaders conference begins at noon Saturday, May 26; donation is $15. 670-6648, 292-3993. First Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church: 643 W. 49th Ave. — Praise and worship during First Tabernacle Hour …
Tomato is cream of the crop
When deciding on a name for his new restaurant, Roasted Tomato, Tim Merkel wanted it to reflect the cuisine in a unique way. It definitely does just that. “We roast plum tomatoes and use them in many of our featured menu items — roasted plum …
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HIGHLAND All makes, all models: A car and truck show is being held Sunday, June 10, at Christenson Chevrolet, 9700 Indianapolis Blvd. Registration is from 8 to 10 a.m.; fee is $25. For more information, call 765-1933 or visit www.crownpointvettes.org. HOBART Family fishing: The third …
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GARY Memorial Day parade: The 92nd annual Memorial Day parade and program begins at 10 a.m. Monday, May 28. The parade route is along 13th Avenue and Broadway to 6th Avenue, then east to Buffington Park for a ceremony. Lineup is at 9 a.m. at …
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CHESTERTON Bits and Bytes continues: Bits and Bytes continues with computer basics 1 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, at the Thomas branch of the Westchester Public Library, 200 W. Indiana Ave. The entry-level class is free; registration is required. For more information, …
Walk raises awareness
The recent Best Buddies Walk at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point found almost 200 young people braving the heat for a the trek. “I had a lot of errands to do today, but this event is also very important,” said Jerri King of …
Business Briefs, May 28
MICHIGAN CITY Models sought: Goodwill Industries of Michiana is looking for children ages 6 to 12 to model in the Fashion Days event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at the Michigan City Goodwill, 3822 S. Franklin St. Models receive Goodwill Bucks …
Happy 90th birthday
Gerald Parr of Hobart recently celebrated his 90th birthday with about 50 family members during a party at the Hobart Community Center. He was born in Steuben County and earned a degree in chemical engineering from Tri-State College (now Trine University) in Angola. He and …
Fieler is positively No. 1
Fieler Elementary School in Merrillville has a new feather in its cap. A representative from a new state-sponsored initiative, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support, recently visited an all-school assembly to announce that Fieler has been designated as the first elementary school in Indiana to become …
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GARY Chess Club: The chess group for all ages meets from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at the DuBois Branch of the Gary Public Library, 1835 Broadway. Call 996-2484, Ext. 335. MUNSTER Legacy Girls: The Adult Friendship Club welcomes the Jewish War Veterans …
New playground in Highland
Local officials and community leaders gathered to dedicate a new playground at the Sharp Athletic Field in Highland in honor of the late Marcia C. Warren, a Highland resident. Warren was an AT&T employee for more than 40 years and left a portion of her …
Upward Bound funding gets 5-year extension
HAMMOND — Purdue University Calumet’s Upward Bound program has gained funding for five more years, thanks to a $2.73 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, school officials have announced. “The grant allows us to continue to encourage and motivate low-income, first-generation prospective college …
Hot dog luncheon rewards Kyle readers
The motto at Kyle Elementary School in Portage is “Kyle Kids Can!” It is used to remind the students that they can achieve whatever they set their hearts and minds to do. Throughout the year, successes are celebrated in assemblies and awards programs, but one …
Chesterton grad is ‘500’ Princess
The pace is picking up at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and 500 Princess Kelsey Phillips couldn’t be more excited. The events around the Indianapolis 500 — the parade, practice days and qualifications — keep her busy. But Phillips, a native of Chesterton who just completed …
