Community news: Doula workshop and extra South Shore trains for Pride Parade
The Master Gardener program is looking for a new harvest of volunteers
A basic training course Purdue Extension Master Garden will be offered to residents of the County of Lake and the surrounding area from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday from August 15 to December 5 at the Lake County office, 2291 N. Main St., Crown Point. The course is a volunteer training program designed to increase the knowledge of participants on a wide variety of horticultural subjects. In turn, the participants represent the Purchain University as volunteers sharing their knowledge and their services in the gardening activities of education within their communities. Materials and expenses for the series of classes cost $ 190 per participant, including a manual linked in a spiral; $ 215 for a manual linked to the spiral and digital. The costs will only be collected after acceptance of the request. Contact Rena Wielgus, rmwielgu@purdue.edu or 219-755-3240 to find out more about the course and to apply. The deadline for request is July 1. Those who need accommodation, interpreter or translator to participate in the program are invited to contact Dolly Foster at dolly@purdue.edu two weeks before the meeting date.
South Shore to offer increased trains for the Chicago Pride parade
To adapt to an expected increase in the traffic of the Chicago Pride parade, the South Shore Line (SSL) will offer additional passenger trains on Sunday. In the morning, two extras of passengers in west will operate in front of the existing trains. These additional trains will not serve South Bend, Hudson Lake, Beverly Shores, Gary Metro Center or Gary / Chicago Airport. Additional trains in the west direction will go to Carroll Avenue at 7:24 a.m. and 8:27 am in the afternoon, two additional trains of passengers in the direction are providing additional service to runners leaving Chicago. The extras in the direction are served Millennium and Van Buren St., will occur constantly in Hegewisch and will make the end of all local stops in Carroll Ave. These additional trains will not serve the museum campus, 57th Street, Hudson Lake or South Bend. The additional trains in the direction are from the Millennium station at 3:20 p.m. and 4:57 p.m. As a reminder, the South Shore Line reserves the right to remove the disorderly passengers. Alcohol is prohibited for all trains on Sunday. Remember that glass bottles are prohibited at all times. More information can be found on https://mysouthshoreline.com/chicago-pride-parade-june-29-2025/.
Day of the conservation of conservation products
Purdue Extension, Soil and Water Conservation District of the Indiana Farm Bureau, Shirley Heinze Land Trust and the various corn belt project combine to accommodate a day in the field of conservation of farmers from conservation from 8 a.m. to noon on July 15. Participants will visit the Farms of the counties of the lakes and to wear. Bus transport will be provided. The collection will be at the district office of Lake County Purdue and the district of conservation of the soil and water, 2291 N. Main St., Crown Point. Boxed lunches will be provided. Covered subjects are the conservation practices of basic products, adding a rotation (winter wheat), diversification and construction of market channels for diversified crops. Register before July 1 at https://tinyurl.com/commudityfieldday. For more information, special food needs, interpreter or translator, contact Rebecca Koetz at 219-755-3240 or send an email to busser@purdue.edu two weeks before the meeting.
Franciscan Health Crown Point to welcome the Doula workshop
Franciscan Health Crown Point is organizing a Doula certification workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. from July 19 to 20 and July 26 to 27 at Franciscan Health Crown Point, 12750 St. Francis Drive. Participants must be 18 or more and attend the four days of lessons to receive a completion certificate. Doulas are trained professionals who provide continuous physical, emotional and informative support to their customers before, during and shortly after childbirth. A doula can help communicate the birth plan of a woman, create a comfortable environment during childbirth or simply provide the general support that a family can seek during this pivotal period. A doula does not perform clinical tasks. The birth center of the Franciscan Health Crown Point family offers free customs services to families thanks to a volunteer doula program. The workshop fulfills two certification requirements as a Dona certified Doula certified birth: Introduction to childbirth and training in the birth of the Doula. The cost is $ 600, payable within four days of registration. Registration is available online and should be completed by July 8. For more information, call 219-746-9134.
The Star of Country Music Kip Moore is on the front page at Bulldog Park
The star of the multi-Platinian country, Kip Moore, should bring its live electrifying performance to Bulldog Park, 183 S. West St., Crown Point on September 4. Gates open at 5 p.m., with actions of support which will be announced soon. The show, presented by Hometown Jams, marks one of the most anticipated outdoor concerts of the year for fans in the northwest of Indiana. Known for his moving voice, his high energy shows and her sincere writing, Kip Moore acquired the reputation of one of the most captivating live interpreters of country music. VIP tables are available for those looking to raise their experience, offering premium seats and exclusive advantages. In addition to music, spectators can enjoy food and drinks from local sellers, interactive activities and freight cabins. For more information and to buy tickets, visit Hometownjams.com.
