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The Hidden Treasures of La Porte's City Parks
A little girl squeals with delight as she rolls her wheelchair down the ADA-compliant beach path to Stone Lake. Her mother watches her from a close distance, tears welling in her eyes, silently thanking whoever laid this path so that her daughter will always be able to enjoy days at the lake with her friends. On the other side of town, a grandfather sits on a bench at Kesling Park, tying his grandson’s shoes before they set off for a walk. It’s the grandfather’s first outing after recovering from hip
Lubeznik Center for the Arts Hosts Annual Holiday Artisan Market
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) invites the public to the opening of their annual Holiday Artisan Market on Saturday, November 9 from 11 AM to 4 PM CT. The Gallery Shop will expand into LCA's main lobby through January 3, 2025 to accommodate thousands of unique items for the holiday season. Shop for handmade items perfect for holiday gift-giving, including offerings from over 60 local and national artists. The market is open during regular LCA hours and during
La Porte County Family YMCA Re-Launches Diabetes Prevention Program and Introduces New Youth Empowerment Program
La Porte, IN – The La Porte County Family YMCA is excited to announce the re-launch of its Diabetes Prevention Program and the introduction of a new Youth Empowerment Program, both designed to support the health and well-being of our community members. The Diabetes Prevention Program will once again be available to help individuals reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Focused on healthy living, participants will engage in group support sessions and educational workshops that promote long-term
Lubeznik Center for the Arts to Host Curator Gallery Talk of ''Healers and Dreamers'' Exhibit
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. - Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) will host a curator gallery talk for its newest art exhibition, Healers and Dreamers, on Saturday, November 9 at 11:30 AM (Central) The public is invited to join LCA's curator Whitney Bradshaw, as she takes you through the art pieces of the Healers and Dreamers exhibition. Learn about the artists, their artwork, inspiration and process. You can ask questions and join in on the discussion. An interpreter will be at LCA to sign the tour in American
Lubeznik Center for the Arts Hosts Free Family Day Next Saturday
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. - Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) is hosting a free Family Day on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 1 to 3 p.m. (Central), and all families are invited to attend. This free, drop-in event allows children and adults to use various materials to design their own hero or villain masks, as well as a kid-friendly scavenger hunt through LCA's three galleries in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Family Days are particularly engaging for school-age children and their parents or
Avanterra Announces Fall Fest and Ribbon Cutting October 19, 2024
La Porte, IN (October 1, 2024)--On Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 11am to 3pm CST, celebrate the beauty and flavors of the season at Avanterra’s Fall Fest. Avanterra is one of the newest home communities from NWI Development Group. The free event will feature food and drinks for purchase, entertainment and seasonal activities for all ages. In addition, Avanterra will be having a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 12:00pm with the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP). Business owners and community
Lubeznik Center for the Arts Explores Community Care and Healing in Newest Exhibition
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. - Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) is debuting a new exhibition, Healers and Dreamers, on November 1, 2024. This exhibition about healing, hope and the power of the human spirit will run through February 15, 2025. The artists in Healers and Dreamers have a shared interest in community care and healing practices. They combine their role as artists with that of therapists, healers, shamans, activists and oracles. Philosophically and practically their work emphasizes the importance of
Volunteers Needed at Reins of Life - October 2024
Reins of Life Therapeutic Horseback Riding Center in Michigan City is offering new volunteer training on Monday, October 21, from 2-4:30 p.m. Volunteers don’t have to have horse experience, but do need to be at least 13 years old and wear closed-toe shoes. After attending this training, volunteers can help in therapeutic riding lessons, special education field trips, Nuzzles and Snuggles program, and events such as horse shows and parades. If you can’t make this training, horse feeders are also needed.
Dermody Announces Agreement with Rural King to Open in La Porte
May 11th, 2020—Rural King, America’s Farm and Home Store, has announced plans to open in La Porte, Indiana by March 2021. The new store will open in Maple Lane Mall, 1340 West State Road 2. Significant renovations to the 221,000 sq. ft. structure are scheduled to begin in early spring. Although other tenants are not identified at this time, renovations to additional tenant spaces will be completed as a part of this project. La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody said, the rehabilitation and renovation of this area will
21st Annual Sunflower Fair in Downtown La Porte
The Sunflower Fair celebrates its twenty-first year in the heart of Downtown La Porte on Saturday, Sept. 21. The festival that celebrates community and creativity will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will last until 4:00 p.m. This unique festival is situated along beautiful Michigan Avenue between Lincolnway and Noble Street. With over 130 craft and specialty vendors, the Sunflower Fair is one of the largest area festivals. Attendees can eat delicious food from a variety of non-profit organizations and local
La Porte and Sullivan Named INspire Idea Competition Recipients
Today, the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership and the Heart of Sullivan Main Street organizations as recipients of the INspire Idea competition at the Great Lakes Regional Main Street Conference. “It was exciting to see the creative ideas that came out of our Main Street organizations," said Jodi Golden, Executive Director of OCRA. "These projects demonstrated a definite need, but will also improve quality of life for residents and
Flaherty & Collins Properties Announces Updated Plans For The Strand A $35M Mixed-Use Development
Flaherty & Collins Properties has announced The Strand, a $35M mixed-use development, will start construction next month. The City of La Porte Redevelopment Commission selected Flaherty & Collins Properties last year to build a 200-unit multifamily development in the heart of the City’s NewPorte Landing redevelopment project. “The City of La Porte is very excited to be partnering with Flaherty & Collins through this development, said Mayor Mark Krentz. “Flaherty & Collins Properties has a long history of
INspire Idea Competition Selects Five Finalists
Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced five Indiana Main Street organizations as finalists for the INspire Idea competition. “I am excited to see what these five organizations present at the conference in the coming months,” Crouch said. “It is always inspiring to see the original ideas communities come up with to highlight the uniqueness of their area.” The goal of the competition is to encourage the Indiana Main Street network of communities and
GLPCC and GLEDC Forge a New Alliance Designed to Grow La Porte's Competitive Advantage
In an effort to build a high-functioning, multi-faceted economic development and business support center, the Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and the Greater La Porte Economic Development (GLEDC) Board of Directors agreed recently to combine expertise under one umbrella and form a new alliance. The new alliance will continue to operate chamber of commerce and economic development functions independently with oversight from the two boards of directors, but will share staff,
LEAP News
- La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership Announces Ready2Work Childcare Voucher Program
- Resort Apartments Expansion Sought
- Patrick Industries Announces Plans to Open a New Facility in La Porte, Indiana
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Awards the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership with 5-Star Accreditation
- Quincy Development begins Construction in the Thomas Rose Industrial Park
- Dermody Announces Agreement with Rural King to Open in La Porte
- Downtown La Porte Gets Community Treatment with Help of La Porte County Family YMCA & LEAP
- La Porte and Sullivan Named INspire Idea Competition Recipients
- INspire Idea Competition Selects Five Finalists
- Flaherty & Collins Properties Announces Updated Plans For The Strand A $35M Mixed-Use Development
- GLPCC and GLEDC Forge a New Alliance Designed to Grow La Porte’s Competitive Advantage