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Dot Paken of Valparaiso plays and sings a folk song for the audience during a recent Save the Tunes presentation.

Toe-tappin’ audiences enjoy Dunes folk music series

May 13, 2019 at 5:27 a.m.

The monthly music sessions presented in the Indiana Dunes Visitors Center auditorium have been called a number of things — a hoe-down, toe-tappin’ fun and a folk music show, to...

Fencing instructor Jacob Nieto of Marian Catholic High School (left) presents some tips to library visitors during the "Star Wars" party.

East Chicago library begins summer reading program with ‘Star Wars’ party

May 13, 2019 at 5:25 a.m.

The force was with dozens of kids recently as they attended a “Star Wars” party at the East Chicago Public Library. The mission was to kick off the Summer Reading...

Merrillville brothers Rocky Hernandez, 3, and Cruz Hernandez, 4, look for items in nature to use for their drawing projects at Deep River Park in Merrillville.

Kids find art in nature at Merrillville class

May 13, 2019 at 5:24 a.m.

Pine cones, flower petals, wood sticks and leaves were among the many “paint brushes” utilized by young artists at the recent Summer in the Park: Nature Made Art class at...

Nate the Nature Nut mascot (center) is surrounded by new friends during the recent Dunes Learning Center Open House.

Discovering the wonders of the dunes

May 13, 2019 at 5:22 a.m.

Although the day started out gray and rainy, visitors to the recent Open House at the Dunes Learning Center toughed out the morning hours to enjoy a great sunny afternoon....

Aubree Koza of Highland, 8 months, brought her own car to the recent Car Cruise in Highland.

Classic cars cruise through Highland

May 13, 2019 at 5:22 a.m.

It was a picture-perfect Saturday for the recent Highland Car Cruise. Hosted by the Highland Main Street Board, in conjunction with the Highland Redevelopment Commission, the 5th annual event found...

Friends Jessica Clark and Brittany North of Hammond display their hand-crocheted items for customers at the Live at the Ville street fair in Hessville.

Street fair highlights Hessville revival efforts

May 13, 2019 at 5:20 a.m.

Five years ago, Live in the Ville was developed to bring people to downtown Hessville. Sponsored by HC3 (Hessville Commerce and Community Creative), this year’s recent two-day street fair again...

Violin students work their magic for the audience at the BBB4E Spring Concert.

Young musicians get a chance to shine on stage

May 13, 2019 at 5:20 a.m.

Musical concerts usually highlight a specific talent — orchestra, band or choir. The Books, Brushes & Bands for Education (BBB4E) organization recently covered all three areas during their 15th Annual...

Josiah Rosario, 6, of Whiting, checked out a hands-on activity that taught him about magnetic force during the Open House at the Challenger Learning Center.

Challenger Learning Center opens doors for kids to explore to the cosmos

May 13, 2019 at 5:18 a.m.

Learning about Earth, and the space surrounding it, has always fascinated the Parkville family of Hammond. When they heard from a neighbor about the recent Open House at the Challenger...

Author Valrie Kemp-Davis brought her new book, "Mi Se Mi ABCs", to the recent Local Author Fair at the Hammond Public Library.

Local authors tell diverse tales at Hammond Library

May 13, 2019 at 5:18 a.m.

Not everyone visiting the Hammond Public Library on a recent Saturday morning came to borrow or return books. Many were on a mission to attend the 5th Annual Local Author...

Nancy Joseph, of Chicago, was first in line to enter the annual Native Plant Sale at Gibson Woods.

Gardeners see what’s blooming at Native Plant Sale at Gibson Woods

December 14, 2018 at 8:46 a.m.

It’s that time again to put on the garden gloves and plant some spring greenery. Hundreds of green-thumbs recently got a head start, as they stood in line at Gibson...

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