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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Exhibition - Vintage Valentines

from:La Porte County Historical Society Museum

The La Porte County Historical Society again has its extensive collection of vintage Valentines on display for Valentines Day, 2012. The Valentines are on display in the period...

Starry Night La Porte Auction

from:La Porte County Symphony Orchestra

In November, the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra invited Thaddeus and Laura Cutler to create a visual art piece during a concert. As jazz singer Jackie Allen sang a...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in La Porte, Indiana with AmericanTowns La Porte Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over La Porte County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your La Porte organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in La Porte is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Weekend Activities in and around La Porte

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the La Porte area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Indiana’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Winning the Real Estate Game in La Porte in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Indiana is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

An Invitation to our La Porte Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about La Porte, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Indiana

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Indiana Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

La Porte Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers market around the La Porte area

La Porte IN Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers markets around the La Porte area. We have the complete listings to help you find the best markets and organic produce...

La Porte Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

The Power of a Single Vote - La Porte Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local La Porte elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Indiana IN

Indiana Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Indiana. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in La Porte and across the country. With...

Find Indiana Corn Mazes - Get lost in an Indiana haunted Halloween corn maze this season!Find Indian

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Indiana corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Indiana IN

We have the best Indiana apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Indiana. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in...

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Back to School for La Porte - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, La Porte! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

Opera at the Acorn: Rigoletto

from:La Porte County Symphony Orchestra

Opera at the Acorn's third performance this season on Saturday, August 20 promises to be the signature event of the Summer. This is a chance to see Verdi's Rigoletto up...

2011 La Porte Jaycees 4th of July Parade

2011 Parade Theme : “America; Yesterday, Today and Forever”The La Porte Jaycees 65th Annual 4th Of July ParadeIt's official we are accepting applications for our La Porte...

Hoosier Star Finalists 2011

from:La Porte County Symphony Orchestra

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2011 Magic Baton Winner

from:La Porte County Symphony Orchestra

Dr. Doug Busby was recently awarded the Magic Baton at the Robert J. Hiler Family Foundation Pops Concert, young@hearts. The Magic Baton has a rich history with the La Porte...

Make a difference in La Porte! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the La Porte area and around...

The MAGIC BATON

from:La Porte County Symphony Orchestra

Until April 1st, 2011, an individual interested in conducting the orchestra may “throw his/her hat into the ring” with a $25 donation to the orchestra. Send your...

Yellow Fever!

from:LaPorte County Public Library

I was home sick yesterday, and my choice of bedridden reading material was probably not conducive to making me feel much better. I spent the day reading An American Plague: The...

Considering Home Schooling?

from:LaPorte County Public Library

Considering home schooling your kids? You’ve come to the right place to explore your options. The library is co-sponsoring a program with The La Porte County Christian...

St. Patrick's Day Party at Waterford Inn

Local composer, Keenan Baxter, will appear at Waterford Inn for a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Waterford Inn is located between Michigan City and LaPorte at 6466 W. Johnson...

Cheaper Speed

from:LaPorte County Public Library

Hey, is the computer you are currently using ‘up-to-snuff?’ Have you done all you can to maximize its performance? With the current economy, most people cannot...

Basketball Bliss

from:LaPorte County Public Library

Yesterday was Selection Sunday. For those of you who don’t follow basketball, that is the day when the NCAA Basketball Tournament field is announced, giving the match-ups...

Old Newspaper Items

from:LaPorte County Public Library

The Wanatah Mirror Thursday, January 4, 1899, p. 1 City News Items (in this order) C.R. Osborn and wife, of Chicago, visited friends here this week. A young man seeking a...

Irish Eyes Are Smiling...

from:LaPorte County Public Library

This St. Patrick’s Day, celebrate with two of my favorite Irish imports (besides Guinness and corned beef and cabbage): the BBC sitcom Father Ted and the band The Divine...

Let’s Play Our Own Game ~ Eddie Lowery

from:LaPorte County Public Library

I love the previews on DVD’s. Many times I grab a piece of paper and write down the titles of movies I know I would never have known about except for these previews. A...

5 Movies, 5 Weeks, Oh My

from:LaPorte County Public Library

As the old saying goes, it never rains but it pours. After a few months of slim pickings at the movies, all of a sudden there are five films in as many weeks that I’m...

Carrie Diaries

from:LaPorte County Public Library

The Carrie Diaries is a prequel of sorts to the popular television show “Sex and the City”. This teen title was recently released to glowing reviews. As a casual fan...

Funny, But Not On Purpose

from:LaPorte County Public Library

There’s a company called Mill Creek Entertainment that releases old tv shows and cartoons. They seem to find old obscure stuff that maybe no one thought was worth...

Hoarding? or Selectively Keeping?

from:LaPorte County Public Library

It is a very sad and painful task to go through the home of a deceased loved one. It can also be a fascinating trip down memory lane not to mention a lesson in history. Why did...

It's no double espresso.

from:LaPorte County Public Library

One morning, eyes still blurry from sleep, I peered through my fingers and noticed something odd. My face wash bottle claimed to contain caffeine. Thinking my brain was not on...

Movies on the Cheap

from:LaPorte County Public Library

I enjoy watching movies, but I’m too cheap to pay theater prices very often or get cable. That’s why I appreciate the library’s movie collection. They have...

The Library has TumbleBooks!

from:LaPorte County Public Library

What is a TumbleBook? It is an animated, talking picture book that you can read along with online. There are also non-fiction, foreign-language, and chapter books available on...

Phonage

from:LaPorte County Public Library

Most residents of LaPorte County are still connected to telephone landlines, but not all are using the old telephone wires – some are hooking up to their broadband Internet...

A Company Gal

from:LaPorte County Public Library

Betty Crocker is not real. Saying that feels similar to saying that there is no Santa Claus, but it is true and must be said so that you understand a library dilemma. The...

Happiest Day of Your Life

from:LaPorte County Public Library

“Son, this is the happiest day of your life. I hope you enjoy it.” “But Dad, tomorrow is my wedding day.” “I know, son, I know.” Jokes about...

Arby's Panicked.

from:LaPorte County Public Library

Wendy’s/Arby’s Group announced plans to sell its roast beef chain last month. Apparently, the restaurants– two of which hawk wares in La Porte–...

Brotherhood of the Pre-Raphaelites

from:LaPorte County Public Library

Dante Gabriel Rossetti (May 12, 1828 – April 9,1882) is at the top of my list of favored artists. He was a Pre-Raphaelite artist creating ethereal paintings first derived...

Andy Griffith

from:LaPorte County Public Library

The first time I remember really enjoying The Andy Griffith Show was when I had moved out of my college dormitory after the obligatory first year in stir and rented my first...

That's a tough one to swallow

from:LaPorte County Public Library

I was on pins and needles (hah!) waiting for the Library to receive its copy of

Living In...

from:LaPorte County Public Library

One of my favorite features on one of my favorite blogs is Design Sponge’s “Living In” series. Each week, they feature products and interior des...

Alternate 1985?

from:LaPorte County Public Library

The classic “Back to the Future” was released in 1985 and was instantly adored by all. In the film Michael J. Fox plays Marty McFly, a charismatic teenager who happens...