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Chicago Tribune
6 hours ago
- Science
- Chicago Tribune
Community news: Youth summer programs and concert lineups
Indiana University Northwest will host a free Forensic Investigations Summer Camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 23 to 26. The four-day immersive camp will feature interactive lectures, hands-on laboratory work, field trips and real-world exposure to the many facets of forensic science. Open to local students entering 11th or 12th grade in fall 2025, camp activities will be led by IU Northwest faculty, staff and area professionals, providing students with a comprehensive introduction to the field. Space is limited to 20 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. To register, visit The Gary Community School Corporation (GCSC) will offer a wide range of summer programs to support academic growth for students of all ages. Summer School for students enrolled in the Gary Community School Corporation, specifically second- and third-graders, will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays through June 26. Targeted academic opportunities will be tailored to students' needs, with a focus on developing critical reading skills. At the high school level, Summer School classes take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for students grades 9 through 12. Credit recovery will be available as well as opportunities for students to excel further in their academic journeys. The Summer Passports program is open to all students entering Kindergarten through 12th grade. Rising kindergarten through 8th-grade students from any school in Gary can attend this free program. For grades 9 through 12, students must be registered as GCSC scholars to participate. Registration is required for the Summer Passports Program. Curriculum topics include health, career exploration, and extracurricular activities that will be available beyond the summer. The Gary Community School Corporation also is partnering with local organizations to provide additional programming: Gear Up STEM Camp for middle school students explores the world of science, technology, engineering, and math from June 16 to 18; and the Second Annual Northwest Learning Lab for students entering the fourth or fifth grade, hosted by the Urban League of Northwest Indiana. This program offers enrichment experiences outside of the classroom. To ensure all Gary Community School Corporation students can participate, breakfast, lunch, and transportation will be provided at no cost for enrolled participants. For more information and bus routes, visit or call a student's home school for assistance. The Valparaiso Creative Council (VCC) has grown its artist programming over the past two years, providing a free quarterly series entitled Art + Innovation featuring local artists at two downtown Valpo venues: Roots Cafe and Lower Lincoln. As an expansion of this programming, VCC now also partners with Purdue University Northwest to exhibit at their Hammond campus. The VCC's latest Art + Innovation artist exhibit, 'Comparative Works of Art Deco + Sculpture,' is on display through July 11 at Roots Cafe, 108 W. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, and Lower Lincoln, 212 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso. The six featured artists are: Collin Smallegan; Carol Estes; Lizzy Cohan; Ricardo Cortez; Heather Wood; and Teneia Dilosa. A reception will be held at 4:30 p.m. June 19 at Roots Cafe, transferring to Lower Lincoln at 5:15 p.m. Drinks will be available and two professional creatives will be featured as speakers: Women Owned NWI @womenownednwi and Eddie Escalantes @partyproz219. More information can be found at Experience summer evenings under the stars at Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest's (PNW) 2025 Acorn Concert Series, featuring five outdoor family-friendly music shows. All shows will begin at 7 p.m. at 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso. For all concert and ticket information, visit The full 2025 Acorn Concert Series lineup includes: Kashmir – Led Zeppelin tribute, with opening act Triangle Method, June 20; Rocks Off – Rolling Stone tribute, with opening act Head Honchos, July 11; Hyryder – Grateful Dead tribute band, Aug. 9; The Mike and Joe Band – Modern Rock tribute, with opening act The Double Features, Aug. 29; and The Prince Experience – Prince tribute, with opening act Lauren Dukes, Sept. 12. Gates open one hour before showtime. Concerts will be held rain or shine. Individual tickets are $23 in advance, increasing to $28 the week of the concert for non-members. Children age 12 and younger are free but must attend with a paying adult. Event parking is free but limited. Special member and season ticket pricing is available, including VIP season tickets that are on sale through June 20. Local food vendors will be on-site selling alcoholic beverages and food. No outside alcohol is permitted; coolers and personal items are subject to search. Friendly dogs on leash are permitted. Concert attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets for seating. For more information on the Acorn Concert Series, visit Lake County Master Gardeners will present the 2025 Garden Walk, 'June in Bloom,' from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 29. Stroll through nine inspiring private gardens in Crown Point, Lowell and Cedar Lake, where homeowners and Master Gardeners will be on-site to share tips, answer questions, and showcase how gardens can be both beautiful and beneficial. Practically Magic, 611 N. Indiana Ave., Crown Point, will be the official ticket hub and cooling station. There attendees can pick up their Garden Walk program booklets, raffle entries and refreshments. Tickets can be purchased at Leo's in Cedar Lake, Niemeyer's, The Artful Garden, Elzinga's, Walt's in Dyer, Remus Farms in Hobart, Alsip's, Mighty Mike's in St. John, Bee Quilting and Such in Munster and via Eventbrite, surcharge applies. Tickets are $15, children 12 and younger are free. More information can be found at or email lakecountymastergardeners@
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gulf Coast State College introduces new hospitality scholarships
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Gulf Coast State College (GCSC) launches two new scholarships through its Hilton Hospitality Management and Tourism Program. GCSC officials said the college plans to use these scholarships to ease students' journeys into one of the most people-centered industries: hospitality. 'Hospitality is a huge industry with local and global potential. We want to help more students see it as a real career option, and give them the support to get started,' Katherine Griffin Boatwright Endowed Chair for Hospitality Management & Tourism at GCSC, Paul Bonnette, said. Students can qualify in two ways. The Hospitality Rockstars Scholarship is for high school graduates pursuing a degree in hospitality, and the Hospitality Heroes Scholarship is for current hospitality workers or GCSC students building on their experience. Each scholarship offers $500 per semester, gifted from Ms. Julie Hilton and the Hilton family, to help with tuition costs. They require six credit hours a semester for eligibility. These awards can be used alongside other financial aid, such as the Gulf Coast Guarantee and other scholarships. Click here to learn more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- General
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GCSC named Military and Military Spouse Friendly School for 2025-26
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Gulf Coast State College has once again been named a 'Military Friendly School' and 'Military Spouse Friendly School' for the 2025-2026 cycle. The Military Friendly Schools list recognizes the top 20 percent of colleges, universities, and trade schools. It embraces America's armed service members, veterans, and spouses as students and ensures their success on campus. Community honors fallen deputy with tributes across Walton County 'Gulf Coast State College is very proud to work with our military, and we are honored to receive this designation for the 2025-2026 cycle,' President of Gulf Coast State College Glen McDonald said. GCSC has also ranked in the Military Friendly top 10 in the nation among small public schools. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Chicago Tribune
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Community news: Jazz Sunday concert and Career Fair
Tickets now on sale for Opportunity Enterprises Gala Opportunity Enterprises (OE) will host its annual Gala May 10 at Blue Chip Casino, 777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City. Sponsored by Property Management Inc. and presented by Delta Theta Tau, the Gala will unite more than 700 community and business leaders, as well as families, in a celebration of OE's mission to create inclusive and equitable opportunities for people of all abilities. The evening will feature entertainment, an open bar, dinner and both live and silent auctions. A highlight of the night will be a raffle for a six-day, five-night stay at a luxury condo in Panama City Beach, Fla. Tickets are $175 per person; tables of 10 are available for purchase. Sponsorships also are available. Visit to learn more information about sponsorship opportunities and to purchase tickets. Gary Library to host Dunes program, Jazz Sunday, book sale The Gary Public Library will host three upcoming events, all of which are open to the public. Indiana Dunes National Park Guide and Assistant Outreach Coordinator, Shane Griffin, will present 'Intro to the Dunes' from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Main Library, 220 W. Fifth Ave., Gary, in the Arts Theater on the second floor. The program will feature a virtual tour of the park, animal furs and a live animal. The March Jazz Sunday Concert will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Main Library. Co-sponsored by the Greater Gary American Jazz Association, special guest will be Second Nature Jazz Quartet and Friends featuring Tyrone Spencer, sax; Danny Day, drums; Harrison Davis, bass guitar; Milton Lucy, keyboard; Di Kobe Knight, vibes; Sherise McQuay, vocals; and Clarence Mitchell, congas and vocals. Entrance is on the north side only, free parking in the north parking lot. The library will be closed, so no library service will be available. Seating is limited. The Friends of the Gary Public Library will hold a Book Sale from 1 to 5 p.m. March 20 at the Woodson Branch, 501 S. Lake St. Gently used books and DVDs will be available for sale. For more information, call 219-886-2484. GCSC to hold Career and Enrollment Fair The Gary Community School Corporation (GCSC) will host a Career and Enrollment Fair beginning at 3 p.m. Monday at Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School, 1320 E. 19th Ave., Gary. In addition to the Career and Enrollment Fair, the event will conclude with the third installment of the 'Listen and Learn' Community forum series from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The Career and Enrollment Fair will feature the district's wide range of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and community resources. Representatives from all schools will be onsite to share information and answer questions about enrollment and programs. The career fair invites prospective employees to meet with district representatives to explore career opportunities in teaching, administration and support services. Attendees will have the chance to discuss openings and learn about the district's commitment to professional growth. The 'Listen and Learn' Community Forum will feature the district's leadership team and other members of administration sharing updates and answer questions from school community stakeholders. For more information, contact 219-881-5466. For the latest district news, visit Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum offers Easter trains The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum will host their annual Easter Trains, a popular holiday favorite for adults and children of all ages. Trains will depart from the station at 507 Mulberry St., North Judson, for a 45-minute excursion at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on April 5, 12 and 19. The events will feature an Easter Egg Hunt after each train ride. More than 6,000 eggs will be distributed this year and gathered by children in three age categories during the high-energy hunts. The child who finds the golden egg in each age category will receive a special prize. Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras and take photos of their children with the Easter Bunny during these events. Children will receive a gift bag while aboard the train. The Easter Train events will help support the Purdue Railroad Club. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to the organization. Ticket prices are $20 for adults and $14 for children ages 3 to 15 for coach or open-air seating. First class seating options in a former business car includes suites for up to three people for $80 or $25 general lounge seats. Infants and toddlers under 3 are free when riding on a parent's or guardian's lap. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at Organization and non-profits invited to join in Reuse Fair In honor of Earth Day, Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction invites all eligible organizations to participate in a Reuse Fair from 9 to 11:30 a.m. April 12 at the Porter County Expo Center, 215 E. Division Road, Valparaiso. The Reuse Fair aims to keep valuable items out of landfills by encouraging the donation of reusable items to organizations in need. Organizations interested in receiving donations must register by emailing sarah@ Due to space constraints, participating organizations are asked to provide a wish list of up to 10 reusable items. Please note that wish list items should not include food or new items. A representative from each organization must be present during the entire collection period to ensure efficient distribution. A finalized list of acceptable donations will be published once a sufficient number of registered organizations. This list will help guide community members in their contributions. For more information email sarah@ or call 219-465-3694.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
GCSC students participate in emergency response exercise
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Gulf Coast State College students participated in a learning experience Friday morning that can't be taught in the classroom. Gulf Coast's North Bay campus hosted an Interprofessional Education (IPE) event featuring a helicopter crash simulation. From search and rescue, to treating patients and assessing the crime scene, over 500 students worked together to handle an emergency scenario. 'Gulf Coast State College is all about students, and we want to make sure that our students have the best learning experiences. So, we're trying to simulate real world events, things that they might not always encounter but encounter at some point in their career,' GCSC IPE Director Dr. Jennifer Barber said. Students from the nursing, health sciences, and public safety divisions collaborated to simulate a realistic emergency response scenario. Support local artisans at Panama City Beach Spring Fling sale 'It can be a little anxious and nerve-wracking, but when you have good coworkers and students with you, they can make it fun and a lot more at ease,' GCSC law enforcement student Chantelle Polsgrove said. 'It's very beneficial, I would say, to kind of see everyone's role in class. I'm with my other respiratory students, but you get to see nurses, you get to see stenographers, hear dentals here, radiography is here, and you see how it is as a team. Whenever something like this can happen in real life or whenever you do go into the hospitals and you do all have to work together and how everyone's roles that you learn alone really do come together to give really good patient care,' GCSC respiratory care program student Alexis Dryden said. The event takes about nine months of planning to ensure it's as realistic as possible. Many students were thankful for the hands-on learning opportunity. 'It's nice to actually get to do something that feels at least semi real, you know what I mean? Because whenever you're training in a burn building, you know you're in a burn building. I mean, it's the same sort of thing here. But there's we got actors, you know, they're playing their part, so it kind of gives it a bit more realism,' GCSC student Jay Kemper said. 'It makes me proud of my college, that's for sure, because I think it's something that is definitely needed. It's starting to feel surreal. Like, you know, one day this is going to be what I'm going to be doing,' Dryden said. The Unmanned Vehicle Systems and digital media programs also participated in Friday's event. Each year, there is a different emergency scenario, and officials say this event will continue for years to come. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
