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Family Folklore Foundation president Meg DeMakas warms up with Ethan Elliot, 10, who filled the role of Sam in the radio play "Footsteps in the Dunes." A resident of Miller, DeMakas also wrote the play.

Radio play brings Indiana Dunes history to life

May 23, 2019 at 7:25 a.m.

Among the many choices of holiday activities this month, a radio play, "Footsteps in the Dunes," written by Meg DeMakas of Miller, recently took place at the Marshall J. Gardner...

East Chicago Public Library Youth Services librarian Pam Bartusiewicz
reads to the children at the recent Christmas Around the World tree- lighting ceremony at the library.

Tree-lighting event at East Chicago library has many branches

May 23, 2019 at 7:25 a.m.

The traditional Christmas Around the World tree-lighting ceremony at the East Chicago Public Library found more than 50 area residents enjoying special readings, a musical performance, guest entertainment and a...

Rick Boban encourages his students to use their creativity while putting together their songs.

Classes help participants fine tune their songwriting skills

May 23, 2019 at 7:25 a.m.

Everyone enjoys hearing their favorite song, but they don't always analyze how it was written. Did the melody come first? Or was it the lyrics? Students in Rich Boban's songwriting...

Visitors to the recent Christmas Dinner-Dance at Wicker Park Social Center lined up to do the Electric Slide, played by the Pete Oprisko Band. Oprisko is shown in front, with the Santa hat, leading the group.

North Township senior citizens kick it up a notch

May 23, 2019 at 7:25 a.m.

When Terri Schultz of Munster retired as an accountant four years ago, she had no specific plans on her to-do list. Her only hobby had been reading on the train...

Expectant Gary resident Nandia Moore introduces herself and her boyfriend, Kendale Whitfield, during the Lake County Minority Health Coalition's Community Baby Shower..

Community baby shower aims to help expectant mothers

May 23, 2019 at 7:25 a.m.

Parties for expectant mothers traditionally include games, snacks, cake and plenty of socializing. The recent Shower Your Baby with Love Community Baby Shower, sponsored by Lake County Minority Health Coalition,...

The Books, Brushes and Bands for Education (BBB4E) Youth Band rehearses under the direction of David Allie in the former St. Catherine of Siena School in the city's Hessville section.

Arts education program in Hammond finds a new home

May 23, 2019 at 7:25 a.m.

Moving to a new location can be a daunting task, whether it's loading furniture, clothing or miscellaneous items. In the case of Books, Brushes and Bands for Education (BBB4E), the...

Parks Department employee Hector Garcia roasts chestnuts over an open fire for visitors to the Christmas Long-Ago program at Buckley Homestead.

Christmases of long ago live at Buckley Homestead

May 23, 2019 at 7:25 a.m.

Visitors to this year's 25th annual Christmas Long Ago – Finding St. Nicholas at Buckley Homestead event in Lowell experienced traditions from pioneer holidays come to life. The first stop...

Joe White, left, shows visitor Andy Chiplis of Batavia, Ill., an Aqua Train Car, circa 1959, during the recent train show in Crown Point. The rare, antique, car lights up and rotates when hooked up to an activated train set. It uses Super 8 millimeter film to move the fish.

Model train enthusiasts chug to Crown Point show

May 25, 2019 at 1:12 p.m.

The Thad Harrison family of Crown Point traditionally visits the Lake County Fairgrounds for many events during the year — the Lake County Fair and various fundraising events among others....

The Golden Tones music group recently entertained visitors during their annual holiday musical program, "An Oldies Christmas," at the Hammond Public Library.

Golden Tones bring Christmas oldies to Hammond library

May 23, 2019 at 7:25 a.m.

Carolyn Latimer of Hammond and her daughter Holly Grace of East Chicago were running errands on a recent Saturday when they decided to stop at the Hammond Public Library for...

The Clark School marching band entertained visitors at the recent Hammond Holiday Parade.

Hammond celebrates with longtime Holiday Parade

May 23, 2019 at 7:25 a.m.

The 2015 winter season officially kicked off with the annual Hammond Holiday Parade on the south side of the city — an event that has been around longer than anyone...

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