CHANGE OF DATE FOR WONDERFEST AT SUNSET HILL
The date for Wonderfest, originally scheduled for Aug. 1, has been changed to Aug. 29. All tickets sold will carry over to the new date. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sunset Hill Farm County Park, 775 Meridian Road, Valparaiso. Tickets are $8 for adults, $3 for children, and are on sale at buytickets.at/wonderlaneevents.
VALPARAISO LAUNCHES ONLINE NEIGHBORHOOD HUB
The city of Valparaiso has launched a new online Neighborhood Hub, updating the previous Neighborhood Directory with an interactive map, neighborhood profiles and access to resources such as organizations and neighborhood grants. The hub currently includes 54 neighborhoods. Residents are encouraged to review the information provided and share any updates. The Neighborhood Hub can be found online at bit.ly/4pBqZSS, or on the Community Engagement page of the city of Valparaiso’s website, valpo.us.
GOLF OUTING SUPPORTS DUNELAND COMMUNITY
The Duneland Family YMCA and Chesterton-Duneland Kiwanis hosted the 12th Annual Tee Off for a Great Cause Golf Outing on Aug. 3 at Sand Creek Country Club. Funds raised through the outing will stay in the Duneland community to help provide income-based assistance for children, adults and seniors to access YMCA programs and services, in addition to supporting Chesterton-Duneland Kiwanis initiatives for local children and families. This year’s winning teams and individual contest winners include Kent Mishler, Garry Nallenweg, John Anchor and Jim Goetz, who earned first place in the men’s division, while Lana Conroy, Rose Vis, Tracy Cannon and Sally Clark took first place in the women’s division. Aaron Adcock, Elizabeth Adcock, Alyssa Chumley and Sam Chumley were named the first-place co-ed team. Cara Jones won the women’s longest drive contest and Nick Cosme earned the men’s longest drive honor.
FRANCISCAN HEALTH OFFERS SUICIDE INTERVENTION TRAINING
Franciscan Health Michigan City is hosting a two-day suicide intervention workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 26 and Aug. 27 at Franciscan Health Michigan City, 3500 Franciscan Way. Participants must be present both days to receive certification. LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-trainer workshop designed for members of all caregiver groups. Family, friends and other community members may be the first to talk with a person at risk but have little or no training. ASIST provides that training while helping those in formal roles with professional development to ensure they are prepared to provide suicide first aid. The course is based on adult learning principles and is highly participatory. Graduated skills development occurs through mini-lectures, facilitated discussions, group simulations and role-playing. The workshop fee is $25 and includes lunch and snacks on both days. Registration is required by Aug. 19 and is available online at //afspindianaasistaug11.attendease.com/. More information is with Tina Hoffman at 317-528-6609 or [email protected].
METHODIST HOSPITALS FOUNDATION HOSTS GOLF OUTING
The Methodist Hospitals Foundation will host its 15th Annual Golf Outing Sept. 28 at Innsbrook Country Club, 6701 Taft St., Merrillville. Registration and brunch will begin at 10:15 a.m., followed by a shotgun scramble at noon and an awards dinner at 5:30 p.m. The annual fundraiser brings together business leaders, healthcare professionals, community partners and supporters for a day of golf and philanthropy. Proceeds will help Methodist Hospitals advance programs that address critical community health needs, including infant mortality, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In 2025 alone, Methodist Hospitals provided $115 million in charitable care and contributed more than $1.1 billion in economic impact across the region. Sponsorships, foursomes and individual charitable contributions are available. The outing is expected to sell out, and early registration is encouraged. To register, become a sponsor, or to learn more, visit methodisthospitals.org/give-to-methodist/events-and-campaigns/2026golfouting/ or call 219-886-4389.