READY NWI

Come spend a day of fun, family activities, and valuable community resources at the Porter County Health Department's Kick-Off to Summer Health Fair!

You can enjoy an afternoon of face painting, games, music, giveaways, food trucks, and community vendor booths, while also taking advantage of FREE resources such as backpacks, school supplies, dental screenings, and sports physicals.

📅 June 12, 2026
⏰ 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Central Park Plaza, Valparaiso

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their legacy of courage and service continues to inspire future generations. 🇺🇸

Wishing our students, families, educators, and community partners a safe and meaningful holiday weekend.

A huge thank you to BIGGBY Coffee for generously donating coffee for this month’s READY NWI meeting hosted at Portage High School! ☕

READY NWI brings together educators, community leaders, and industry partners from across Northwest Indiana to collaborate on workforce readiness, career exploration, and opportunities that prepare students for success after high school. Portage High School was proud to host this month’s meeting and appreciates community partners like BIGGBY Coffee for helping create a welcoming environment for meaningful conversations and collaboration.

Summer is almost here — and so is a day full of fun, family resources, and wellness! ☀️🎈

Join the Porter County Health Department for the Kick-Off to Summer Health Fair on June 12 in Valparaiso! Families can enjoy games, music, giveaways, food trucks, free backpacks, school supplies, screenings, and more.

We’re proud to celebrate the accomplishments of the incredible seniors at West Side Leadership Academy! 🎓 Thank you to Gary Community School Corporation and Dr. Yvonne Stokes for joining us as we continue working together to support student success across Northwest Indiana.

With Crown Point Library – we just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers 🎉

Behind every future goal, career dream, and student success story is often a teacher who believed in someone first.

This week, we’re celebrating the educators, counselors, and school professionals helping students across northwest Indiana explore possibilities, build confidence, and prepare for what comes next after graduation.

Thank you for the encouragement, guidance, and support you provide every day to help students succeed in school, careers, and life.

We are proud to help spread the word about this important event focused on youth mental health and prevention.....

⏰ Happening tomorrow!
Join us for CATCH My Breath at the Crown Point Community Library.
📍 122 N. Main Street
🕕 6 p.m.
Learn about the dangers of va**ng and how to support youth in making healthy choices.
Presented by the Crown Point Rotary Club in partnership with SAFE For Lake County, For Life and the Crown Point Community Library.
Walk-ins welcome, but registration is encouraged:
📞 (219) 306-4593
🌐 https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=3652&EventID=585334&PK=

Friends of the Crown Point Library
The City of Crown Point
Crown Point Cares
Crown Point Community School Corporation

We are committed to helping individuals in Northwest Indiana access registered apprenticeship pathways to high-paying jobs in growing industries.

Join us as we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2026.