Post-Tribune

Skating for life

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:22:00 -0500

The gray skies and chilly air did not keep the crowds of youth away from Life Fest 2013. The festival, in its second year, was held at two locations in Chesterton June 2. Event organizers Kara Fasone and Sean Cromwell say their goal is to raise awareness about the issue of suicide and its prevention. “We want kids to realize there are local resources available to help and know there’re not alone,” said Fasone at the Sunday event. Life Fest opened in the morning with a skating competition at Chesterton’s Skate Street skate park. Nine contenders vied for prizes and …

Northwest Indiana Weekly Planner

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:26:00 -0500

JUNETEENTH EVENTS Community event: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 21, Gary Neighborhood Services Center, 300 W. 21st Ave., Gary, Northwest Indiana Healthy Start is hosting a mobile dentist unit (Smile Care Indiana), several information booths, give-aways, entertainment, refreshments and more. Juneteenth celebration: Un-Finished Business Ministries and the African American Studies Department Indiana University Northwest host their third annual Juneteenth Freedom Day celebration, 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June, 22, Indiana University Northwest, 3400 Broadway, Gary, Savannah building in the Bergland Auditorium; speaker, Lake County Prosecutor Bernard Carter, entertainment features DancExcel, free event. EVENING OUT Majestic Star Casino summer …

Showing patriot pride

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:10:47 -0500

The banquet room at Lake Etta County Park was recently reminiscent of a Sunday afternoon in the 1940s — United States servicemen socializing and listening to live music of the 1940s era. But the 2013 version of that scenario was a present-day event, “Celebrating Our Greatest Generation.” The luncheon recognized World War II veterans and featured local singing group String of Pearls, who specialize in the music of the Andrews Sisters and the McGuire Sisters. “Over the past 16 years, I have met many people who have shared unbelievable experiences of World War II. I personally have been humbled to …

Get up and go!

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:10:22 -0500

GARY Jazzin’ by the Lake: The Methodist Hospitals Foundation presents “Jazzin’ by the Lake” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Majestic Star Casino, One Buffington Harbor, with live band performances until 10 p.m., appetizers and drink specials. For more information, call 977-7932. CHESTERTON 5K run/non-competitive walk: Franciscan Omni Health & Fitness annual Firecracker 5K run/non-competitive walk is at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, June 22, at Omni Health & Fitness, 810 Michael Drive. Race-day registration is from 6 to 7 a.m. Online registration is available at www.THTIMING.com and clicking on Upcoming Races. A launch party to kick-of the new summer group …

Education briefs

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:05:10 -0500

Research scholar named: Michael Peters, a recent graduate of Munster High School, will attend Indiana University Bloomington as a Cox Research Scholar. The scholarship provides research experience under the guidance of a faculty member and covers the full cost of attendance for four years. He is one of 20 incoming IU freshmen selected from Indiana high schools for the Cox Research Scholarship Program. Peters is the son of Joseph and Cheryl Peters. Credit union scholarship winners: Midwest Family Federal Credit Union awarded two $500 scholarships to college-bound seniors Jeffrey McElfresh and Kassandra Cisarik, both from Portage High School. The awards …

Get up and go!

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:05:20 -0500

GARY Clean water festival: The Gary clean water celebration begins with a water equality reception and award dinner at 5:30 Thursday, June 27, at Marquette Park Pavilion, 1 N. Grand Blvd., cost is $25. The celebrations continues with the clean water festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29, also at Marquette Park Pavilion, with canoeing, fishing education, creative arts, presentations, and information booths. For more information, call 882-3000 or email bhenry@ci.gary.in.us. MERRILLVILLE Catholic teens fundraiser: The Catholic Teens of Merrillville are sponsoring a car wash and an indoor art/craft/flea market/cafe/bake sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. …

Walking for a cause

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:05:39 -0500

More than 300 people participated in the 14th annual Sojourner Truth House’s Taking Steps to End Homelessness fundraiser walk June 8 at Froebel Alumni Park, at 13th and Madison, only steps away from the organization’s headquarters at 410 W. 13th Ave. Sojourner Truth House executive director Sister Peg Spindler announced this year’s walk raised more than $70,000 due to donations and registration contributions made at www.walkforsth.org and on the day of the walk. “Our goal is $100,000, so we are still in dire need for donations,” Spindler said. “It costs $3,800 daily to operate Sojourner Truth House and we service …

Neighbors Business Briefs, June 17

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:04:48 -0500

CROWN POINT Morning Business Hour: First Financial Bank, 11890 Broadway, will host “Laugh and Grow your Business,” presented by laughter yoga teacher Tanaz Bamboat, from 8 to 9 a.m. Thursday, June 20. RSVP to Judith Mariola at Judith.mariola@bankatfirst.com. There is no charge for admission. ST. JOHN Vendors sought: The Tri-Town Rotary and St. John Chamber of Commerce are seeking crafters and vendors for the Community Corn Roast, 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Community Hospital Outpatient Centre, 8660 Wicker Ave. The cost for a 10-by-10 space is $50, or $75 after July 26. For an application call 365-4602. …

Hundreds of artists are showcased in Hammond

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:04:58 -0500

Appreciating art on a recent Saturday morning took on a new meaning for Jerry and Kendra Hardy. The Merrillville couple added a healthy walk to the 10 stops on Hammond’s second annual Art Tour. Held mostly in downtown Hammond, the event exhibited a myriad of art media by hundreds of artists. “I’m recently retired and decided to follow a passion I’ve had for a long time — to bring art and all its components into my life,” Jerry Hardy said, as he and his wife entered the Hammond Innovation Center to observe cartoon art. “I want to see what’s out …

REUNIONS

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:12:01 -0500

AUGUST Andrean H.S. Class of 1963: 50th reunion, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, pizza with music of 50s and 60s in Andrean High School cafeteria, 5959 Broadway, in the cafeteria, for classes of 1963, 1964, 1965 and 1966; 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, Mass for class of 1963 at Andrean High School chapel; 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, dinner and dancing for class of 1963 at Innsbrook Country Club, 6701 Taft St., Merrillville. Email Helen Lauerman Thoesen at hthoesen@yahoo.com Horace Mann Alumni (Gary, IN) Classes 1958 - 1968: Reunion Friday, August 9, and Saturday, August 10, at St. Elijah Serbian-American …

Motorcyclists promote Peace to the Streets

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:12:01 -0500

Area motorcycle clubs and those who ride motorcycles for fun united to promote nonviolence June 8 with the fourth annual Peace to the Streets, Stop the Violence bike ride. The event was created by the 219 Riderz motorcycle club established seven years ago. The route began in the Genesis Convention Center parking lot and continued from 5th Avenue east to the Miller neighborhood along Lake Street, back to U.S. 12/20, west to Broadway, then south on Broadway to Glen Park and ending at 15th Avenue and Clark Road. The Gary police and Gary Auxiliary police offered an escort along the …

Valparaiso Woman’s Association raises funds for community

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:07:30 -0500

The 107-year old home run by Valparaiso Woman’s Association on North Washington Street needed to replace its furnace after the heat went out last winter. Becoming one of Valparaiso Theatrical Company’s springtime charity co-sponsors helped meet that need. As one of six charities represented during the theater’s recent performances of “Almost, Maine,” the VWA received 60 percent of each ticket sold for the Mother’s Day performance. The play was staged at the Porter County Expo Center’s Buggy Wheel Pavilion. Mary Robinson, VWA’s president, said the donation will allow the group to continue promoting the education and welfare of women in …

Griffith Historical society turns 30

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:10:01 -0500

Companies and organizations choose to commemorate milestone anniversaries in various ways, possibly with a dinner, cake and a few history lessons. The Griffith Historical Society recently celebrated 30 years in existence with all of these, plus much more, during a two-day event packed with activities at their railroad depot and two history rooms-in-the-making at Franklin Center. “I am very proud of my town, its history and its people. This is a wonderful opportunity to share it all with others,” said GHS board member Aaron Saldana as he talked with visitors in the Franklin Center rooms. “We’ve started to bring our …

Get up and go!

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:07:38 -0500

HIGHLAND The Notables dinner show: The Noteables Lake County Chorus presents its 75th anniversary annual dinner concert at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at St. James Church Hall, 45th and Kennedy Avenue. Doors open at 5 p.m. The family style dinner starts at 6 p.m. and the show is at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults and $12 for children up to age 12. Reservations are required by Monday, June 17th. For tickets call 322-1359 or any chorus member. WESTVILLE Black and White Celebration: The Independent Cat Society will hold a black and white celebration reception to honor the …

PR dinner honors late couple

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:09:06 -0500

The Purdue University Calumet Public Relations Advisory Board, former and current students and Department of Communication and Creative Arts chairman Thomas Roach gathered recently at Café Borgia in Munster for their annual Public Relations Dinner. This year’s dinner was dedicated to Stephen Hough and his fiancé Amy Bartelmey, who were killed in a crash caused by an intoxicated driver in 2008, when they were 26 and 25 years old, respectively. Hough was a senior set to graduate with a degree in public relations at the time of the accident. In memory of the couple, the first Stephen Hough Memorial Endowed …

How to write a perfect paper, benefits explained

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:09:25 -0500

Dear Mr. Bradshaw, My grandmother suggested that I write to you for advice. I will begin my freshman year this fall and I hope to attend a top college such as Notre Dame, the University of Chicago or Northwestern. I am very good in math and science, but I have a difficult time writing essays and term papers. Do you have any advice to help me improve? I attached an example of an eighth-grade term paper, which received a B+. Signed: Student Dear Student. I really enjoyed reading your term paper. In particular, I liked the fact that you included …