Crown Point High School’s Latin Club is sponsoring an Eyeglass Collection Drive during Indiana Latin Week, January 20- 26th. We are partnering with Lions Clubs to take old glasses that people don't want. They can donate at CPHS in the Foreign Language classrooms and in the main office. Crown Point High Schoo, 1500 S. Main Street, Crown Point. (219) 663-4885 x11265
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In addition to the daily tax assistance that the Urban League of NWI will provide at their office at 3101 Broadway in Gary, two “Super Saturdays” have been scheduled for Feb. 9th and 16th at the Genesis Convention Center in Gary from 9:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. Students from the University of Chicago will assist in the Super Saturdays by serving as greeters and checking residents in for the tax preparation sessions. Gary residents who meet the income requirements, should call the Urban League at (219) 980-2093 to make an appointment to have their taxes prepared. Only those who have made an appointment will be accommodated during the Super Saturdays.The Urban League of NWI is also looking for volunteers to help with tax preparation. A training will be held at the Urban League office Saturday, Jan. 12 at 12:00p.m. Call (219) 980-2093 for more details.
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Nine Span Bridge To Close For Replacement on January 14, 2013
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces the closure of the State Road 152 bridge (Nine Span bridge) over the IHB rail yard on Monday, January 14, 2013. The old structure will be demolished and a replacement will be built. The new bridge is expected to open by the end of 2013.
A detour will take northbound traffic south on S.R. 152 (Indianapolis Blvd.), east on I-80/94, north on S.R. 912 (Cline Ave.), and west on U.S. 20 (Michigan St.). Southbound traffic will travel east on U.S. 20 (Michigan St.), south on S.R. 912 (Cline Ave.), west on I-80/94, and north on S.R. 152 (Indianapolis Blvd.). For updates on the Nine Span bridge project, in addition to winter weather updates and news from INDOT in Northwest Indiana, like us at Facebook.com/INDOTNorthwest and www.trafficwise.IN.gov . Contact the LaPorte District toll free at 1-855-GO-INDOT.
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Donate blood on Wednesday January 8th through Thursday, January 31st at Heartland Blood Centers, 2126 - 45th Street
in Highland and receive a $10.00 Target gift card. Photo ID required.
To make an an appointment, call 800-786-4483. Walk-ins welcome.
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Manage Your Business Taxes with INtax
INtax offers a range of sophisticated tutorials to help you learn how to use INtax. Service providers can also use INtax and they have tutorials specially designed for service agencies. There is a special INtax hotline for help at (317) 232-2337. Access all this and more by visiting; http://www.intax.in.gov/ . Beat the January Rush! To learn more about INtax, download the "INtax Quick Start Guide." Then register to use INtax to file and pay your sales and withholding taxes.
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The Indiana Retired Teachers Foundation is offering eight $2000 scholarships this year. The scholarships are available for education majors at an Indiana college or university entering their junior or senior year. Students must be an Indiana resident. As well, the student must be a son/daughter, grandson/granddaughter, or a legal dependent of an active or retired member of the Indiana State Teachers Retirement Fund. Complete guidelines and application can be found on the website: http://www.retiredteachers.org/scholarship_2013.pdf. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 31, 2013.
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Chess anyone?
Crown Point Community Library is looking for chess players to meet from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays in the new library's Internet Café.
Beginners and experienced players are welcome, with or without a partner. Some instruction is available.
For more information, call Barb at (219) 306-4597.
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The Gary Housing Authority and CVR Management invite Gary residents to ADOPT-A-GRANDPARENT at Gary’s Senior Citizen buildings across the city. Participants are invited to read, play chess, cards, checkers, and learn to crochet, draw, and color with Gary Seniors on Saturdays from 12:00p.m. – 3:00p.m. or Sundays from 1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m. For more information, contact Troy Brodie at (219) 881-6416 or
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Free Open Community Volleyball
Every Thursday 7-9 pm
Ever wanted to play volleyball and didn't have enough players??? Starting Oct. 4 and every Thursday, your YMCA will hold open volleyball from 7-9pm in the gym. The FREE, open to the community program will initiate friendships, provide exercise, provide self-confidence and improve your spiritual, mental and physical health. Come alone or with a friend. Teams will be made that evening. DEVELOP BETTER HABITS with the Y's initiative "A Healthy Portage Starts Here". Contact Amber Morris with questions at 219-762-9622 or at
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Portage YMCA
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The program starts Oct. 15th, 2012.
Residents need to show their driver's license or state ID as proof of residency.
The hours are 6 to 7:15 a.m. and 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday when school is in session. Athletic competitions and inclement weather may force closing the field house.
Walk-ins are welcome. No registration is required.
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Registration is open for dog owners interested in taking their pets to the Perry Ferrini Dog Park on 91st Avenue near Mathews Street.
Annual membership for Schererville residents is $60 for one dog and $15 for each additional dog.
For nonresidents, the annual membership is $100 for one dog and $25 for each additional dog.
People can register at the Schererville Clerk-Treasurer's office, 10 E. Joliet St. Visit www.schererville.org to obtain registration packets
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Faith Temple Church Computer Lab in East Chicago
Click here for more.
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The Lake County Salvation Army is throwing out its net in search of monetary donations to help the needy and the destitute.
To donate to The Salvation Army, call (800) SAL-ARMY or (219) 838-1328, mail gifts to 8225 Columbia Ave., Munster, IN 46321-1888, or make a donation online at http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_hammond_munster.nsf/
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Free spay/neuter assistance: Any pet-owning senior over age 65 on public assistance can call the Estelle Marcus Clinic, 421 45th Ave., Munster; pets belonging to low-income seniors may get rabies, distemper and bordetella vaccine, Advantage Multi application, ear cleaning and E-collar for free; 924-7140
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The Cedar Lake Police Department has a new prescription drug drop-off box in the lobby of the station at 7408 Constitution Ave. It is available 24 hours a day. The purpose is for collecting unwanted or expired prescription drugs only. No needles.
The box was obtained by a grant through the Lake County Substance Abuse Council.
There are also drop off boxes at both the Crown Point and Lowell police stations.
Crown Point station is at East and Clark streets, one block east of the square. Lowell station is on Commercial Avenue at the curve east of downtown Lowell.
IDEM and DNR frown upon disposing of prescriptions down the toilet or in the garbage. It can and does hurt the environment.
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Adopt-a-Trail or Park
Community volunteers are needed to help keep our parks and trails clean by picking up debris. If you have a few spare hours each month and enjoy the outdoors, cal the Portage Parks Department at (219) 762-1675.
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Free services are available to Merrillville senior citizens from 10 a.m. to noon on the third Monday of each month at Town Hall, 7820 Broadway.
Services provided include blood pressure screenings, eye examinations and eyeglass adjustments.
Call Councilwoman Carol Miano at (219) 736-8258 for information.
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Project Love Food Pantry: Donate nonperishable items of canned goods, pasta, rice mixes, cereal, personal care items, cleaning products and paper goods at Cedar Lake United Methodist Church, 7124 W. 137th Place, for distribution to senior citizens, families with children and the working poor, (219) 374-7312.
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Unity Hospice needs volunteers.
7020 Broadway, Merrillville: Volunteer for office work and patient care, training provided. Contact Carol Massa, (219) 769-8648
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United Way has a regional volunteer center where anyone can find opportunities to volunteer in the Lake and Porter County communities. Give a great gift, your time. Registration is free.
http://www.nwivolunteer.org/
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The Hobart Food Pantry needs supplies such as plastic or paper bags, nonperishable food and donations.
Items can be brought to 200 S. Hobart Road. For more information, call (219) 947-7779.
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C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Natural Birth & Parenting Network
A non profit organization
Free monthly community meetings the 1st Wed. each month 7 pm
Topics/speakers pertaining to a healthy pregnancy, gentle birth & informed parenting.
Hebron Community Center
611 N. Main St.
Hebron, IN 46341
Community events, all are welcome to attend
219-629-5988www.indianabirthchoices.com
Robin Joyce, CD (DONA)
Mothering By Nature - www.motheringbynaturecenter.com
C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Natural Birth & Parenting Network - www.Indianabirthchoices.com
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Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana invites you to join our driving force. Become a volunteer and deliver food and sunshine into the lives of the homebound, elderly, ill and disabled in Hammond. You can help seniors remain independent and in their homes by delivering meals one day a week. Here’s your chance to put in two hours per week to help others. Because of the generosity of our volunteers, Meals on Wheels has delivered more than four million meals in Northwest Indiana! Won’t you help us feed those who need a hot meal and a friendly smile in the City of Hammond? For more information on how you may volunteer your time, please call Stephanie at 219.756.3663. .
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Porter County Animal Shelter, 2056 Heavilin Road, Valparaiso, in need of dry or canned dog or cat food, nonscoopable cat litter, towels, blankets, unexpired medication, bleach, detergent, paper towels, Frontline Bio Spot flea treatment, Have-A-Heart traps, office supplies, rechargeable 9-volt or AA batteries, replacement milk (KMR preferred), heating pads, old beds, anything animal related will be appreciated and accepted, monetary donations welcome in any amount, 465-3550
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Calling all Valpo Neighborhood and Community Groups
Behind every healthy neighborhood is a group of citizens who have stepped up to the challenge of providing leadership and organization in their area. Neighborhood and community groups are the backbone of any thriving community.
The neighborhood liaison of Valparaiso, Christine Hisick, would like to introduce herself to the established neighborhood and community groups in the city, and to begin building positive working relationships with each of them.
A neighborhood or community group can be a neighborhood watch group, a neighborhood or homeowner’s association, a community garden or even an annual block party congregation.
The city’s neighborhood liaison exists in part to serve these groups by being a communication conduit for them to the city government, administration and department heads, and by helping them to cultivate more participation and leadership in their neighborhoods.
The neighborhood liaison requests that a representative from each group contact her so that she may begin the relationship-building process, provide a means for mutual communication and offer her assistance where needed. Hisick can be reached at city hall, (219) 462-1161 x.3337 or by email at
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The Portage Food Pantry is encouraging donations of bar soap, an item that clients cannot buy with food stamps.
Donations can be dropped off at the pantry, located in the back of the Portage Adult Education Center, 5391 Central Ave., from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays. They also can be taken to Portage First United Methodist Church at 2637 McCool Road any weekday from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monetary donations, made out to the Portage Township Food Pantry, can be mailed to P.O. Box 1582, Portage, IN, 46368.
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The St. John Fire Department will begin hosting CPR classes the second Saturday of every month..
Classes are from 8 a.m. to noon at the St. John Public Safety building, 11033 W. 93rd Ave. They will include American Heart Association recertification, Heartsaver/AED, BLS Health Care Provider/AED and Friends & Family First Aid.
The fee is a $15 donation made payable to the St. John Volunteer Fire Department. To register for a class or for more information, call the Fire Department nonemergency number at (219) 365-6034 or e-mail
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Lake County Public Library is looking for local school yearbooks. They can be dropped off at any of our branches in care of Susan Killian Genealogy Librarian at the Central Branch Library in Merrillville.
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Passport services are now available in clerk-treasurer's office, 7820 Broadway.
Charges for a U.S. passport book for first-time applicants are $135 for adults and $105 for those younger than 16.
First-time applicants seeking U.S. passport cards are charged $55 if they are adults and $40 if they are younger than 16.
Applicants must bring proof of American citizenship, such as a certified birth certificate. They also are required to provide proof of identity, such as a driver's license.
Applications are available at www.travel.state.gov and at the clerk-treasurer's office.
Call (219) 769-3501 for information and to schedule an appointment.
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Flag Retirement
A drop off box for used and worn U.S. flags is available in front of St. John VFW Post 717, 10400 W. 93rd Ave. Residents are welcome to bring used, worn flags to the post and deposit them for proper disposal by burning. New, 3-by-5-foot nylon U.S. flags, made in the U.S., are available for a $20 donation.
Call Americanism Chairwoman Marion Thiel at (219)365-8550.
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Law Clinic offers free services: The Valparaiso University Law Clinic offers free legal services to residents who otherwise might be unable to access the legal system. Services are available by appointment Mondays through Fridays. Eligibility is based on income, case time and clinic availability. The clinic assists with tenants' rights, wills, divorce, domestic violence, child support, guardianship, visitation, debt collection defense, paternity and adoption. Only Indiana residents can receive assistance with IRS problems, tax collections and earned income tax credits. For more information or to make an appointment, call 465-7903.
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The newsletter offers crime-fighting tips and gives updates on recent incidents and arrests in Hobart.
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Patients Needed for Dental Cleanings
Cleanings done at Indiana University Northwest in Gary, IN, by Dental Hygiene Students
Please allow up to 3 1/2 hours per appointment. Cleanings may take multiple appointments.
Cost: $51 for cleaning $68 for cleaning with 4 x-ray films $81 for cleaning with complete set of x-ray films
Current college students receive 50% discount Seniors over 60 receive 25% discount
For appointments call (219) 980-6772
Fall hours Monday/Wednesday 8-4:30 Tuesday 1-4:30 Friday 8-11:30 Insurance claims may be filed by you to your insurance. Ask receptionist for proper codes.
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Books, Brushes & Bands for Education, a Hammond-based nonprofit, is accepting gently used instruments for their youth band program. Call (219) 937-3737 for more information or to schedule a pick-up for your donation.
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Certain elderly and handicapped persons in the greater Hammond
area may be eligible for limited basis transportation services.
For more information call LCEOC at 219‐882‐6159 or Dial‐A‐Ride
at 219‐932‐2530. The Town of Highland also sponsors a subsidized
taxi program for seniors and handicapped. Eligible riders can get a
half price discount (up to $5). Applications are available at Town
Hall, 3333 Ridge Road or call 219‐838‐1080 for more information.
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A nutrition site is offered at the Lincoln Center weekdays from
9 am‐12:30 pm. Hot lunches are served at 11:30 am for a
$2 donation if the participant is over 60‐years of age.
Reservations must be made in advance by contacting Dorothy
at 219‐838‐0114 between 9 am‐12:30 pm.
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The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donors now! Regular donations are critical to ensure that all patients have the blood they need today and throughout the summer. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org to make your appointment to give today!
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