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Indiana Free Fishing Weekend is June 2-3

May 23, 2012

For Hoosiers who have never cast a fishing line or haven't cast a line in a while, Free Fishing Weekend, June 2-3, is a great opportunity. That's because Indiana's adult residents do not need a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp to fish Indiana waters during Free Fishing Weekend. Clint Kowalik, DNR Go FishIN coordinator, suggested several Free Fishing Weekend options for adults and families. "Go alone to a quiet, secret spot, explore new waters with your family, or take a kid to a local... Read more >

Summer Reading Program for Children

May 23, 2012

Children ages 3 through grade 5 are invited to travel “Into the Woods”, Westchester Public Library’s summer reading program for children.  The program, which begins June 11 and ends July 21, will take place at Thomas Library, located at 200 W. Indiana Ave., Chesterton, and Hageman Library, located at 100 Francis St., Porter.  Participants may register at either Thomas or Hageman Library beginning the week of June 4.  When each child registers, he or she will... Read more >

Photography Workshop at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

May 22, 2012

Photographers are invited join a free workshop at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 26 at the Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education in Gary to learn helpful tips for shooting the tricky sand dunes and lake landscapes. Geared especially towards teens but open to photographers of all ages, this program will be presented by local, award winning photographer John Roquet of the Imagemakers Photo Club. Participants should bring their digital cameras for some outdoor photo practice and get advice... Read more >

Ribbon Cutting for New Chamber Electronic Billboard on 49

May 22, 2012

Duneland Community and Chamber members are invited to attend a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Chamber’s new “49 Sign,” a double-sided, electronic billboard located in the southwest corner of Highway 49 and Porter Avenue in Chesterton. The ceremony will take place at the new sign at 3:30pm on Thursday, May 24th, and light refreshments will be offered. The aesthetic of the Chamber’s new 49 Sign is aligned with that of Chesterton’s new entryway signage, which is... Read more >

Local businesses featured in Midwest Living

May 16, 2012

Several Porter County businesses and attractions have been selected as being among the "Best of the Midwest." The local inns, restaurants and attractions are featured in Midwest Living magazine's recently-released "Best of the Midwest Travel." Under "Quick hits" on pages 80 and 81, the Indiana Dunes is highlighted. Under the Indiana Dunes heading, the writer talks about swimming, hiking, biking and birding at the dunes, as well as dining in nearby Chesterton. Octave Grill in Chesterton is... Read more >

Influential Women to Donate Event Proceeds to Local Nonprofits

May 16, 2012

Influential Women of Northwest Indiana Awards Banquet recognizes local influential women on May 31 at the Radisson Star Plaza.  Proceeds from the event will go to support local nonprofit businesses that build up and support women. The charity money, both this year and last year, goes through the Lake Area United Way and the United Way of Porter County.  This year, even more charities applied to receive the proceeds of the event. Various nonprofit organizations throughout the... Read more >

Indiana DNR Promotes a Child's Right to Play Outside

May 15, 2012

Like free speech and due process, a child's right to play outside is a pillar of American society that makes our country stronger, according to the Indiana DNR. Children who play outside are healthier and do better in school, and they grow up to have better social skills, a stronger self image, and lead more fulfilled lives. Furthermore, the future of conservation and stewardship of our natural and cultural resources depends on engaging America’s children today. For those reasons, the... Read more >

Dunes Creek restoration earns another award

May 15, 2012

A project to restore Dunes Creek to its natural condition at Indiana Dunes State Park has earned the property another conservation award. The Indiana Division of the Izaak Walton League of America recently named the Dunes Creek Daylighting Project the winner of the organization's Jane Dustin Water Quality Award. "Daylighting" is a term for taking a stream that had been routed through a culvert and restoring it to an open channel, exposing the stream to natural light and restoring the stream's... Read more >

Chamber to Host Annual Golf Outing

May 15, 2012

Tickets are now on sale for the Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing, which will be held on Monday, June 4, at Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton. The outing will begin at 7:30am, with registration and a full breakfast. A shotgun start for registered golfers will begin at 10am. At 2:30pm, guests will enjoy after-play dinner and drinks. Tickets are $200 per golfer, a price which includes not only golf activities, but also full breakfast and dinner and on-course... Read more >

Local Fire and Police Departments to compete in Annual Battle of the Badges Tournament

May 14, 2012

Eight local police and fire departments will put their skills on the basketball court to the test in the 5th Annual "Battle of the Badges" tournament. The tournament will take place at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County-South Haven Club located at 723 Long Run Road in Valparaiso.  The "Battle of the Badges" tournament begins May 18, 2012 with tip off at 5:00 p.m. Participating teams are from: South Haven Fire Department, Chesterton Police Department, Hebron Fire & Police... Read more >

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