Seniors kick up heels at Highland dance
Lorraine Konway and Bob Tintari, of Dyer, graduated the same year from the same Illinois high school more than six decades ago, but the pair didn't get together to socialize...
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Group gets hooked on crochet at library
It could be called yarn therapy or the fine art of crocheting. Whatever name is associated with the weekly get-together of a dozen woman toting crochet supplies to the East...
Kids get ‘inside’ look at nature at Green Gary celebration
Although the scheduled nature walks at the recent Earth Day-Green Gary Celebration at Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education didn't materialize, visitors to the annual affair still found much...
Spa Day pampers those with cancer, survivors
Cancer survivors and those currently fighting the disease recently experienced "royal treatment" during the annual Spring Spa Day at St. Peter and Paul Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral's Banquet Hall. Sponsored by...
Volunteers spruce up Highland parks
Cleaning on a Saturday morning is usually reserved for homes, garages and cars. But the recent, 16th Annual Park Pride Day found dozens of volunteers mulching around trees and playground...
Cinco de Mayo event celebrates Mexican heritage
Many activities and performances take place at the Hammond Civic Center throughout the year, but one of the most popular and colorful attractions recently greeted hundreds of visitors to the...
St. Mary Medical Center honors service of volunteers
When Kay Roos's husband was admitted to St. Mary Medical Center in 1997, she was impressed by the caring staff and volunteers. When her husband passed away the next year,...
Get growing with native plants
With the onset of recent mild temperatures, those with green thumbs are turning their attention to what they will be planting in their gardens this spring. The recent 21st Annual...
Fishing derby creates memories for families
The unpredictable weather of late turned into a picture perfect day for the 19th Annual Hammond Marina Fishing Derby. Halfway through the event, 75 anglers had signed up, with a...
‘Pirates’ come ashore for Munster Theatre Co.
The Munster Theatre Company raises the curtain on its production of the popular musical, "The Pirates of Penzance," on Thursday at the Munster High School auditorium. "This is a musical...