An estimated 190,000 youth and adults across Northwest Indiana are expected to participate in this year's "Time Out for Reading." At 10:00 a.m. on October 3, the Northwest Indiana Literacy Coalition and its partner organizations will be inviting everyone to stop what they are doing, put their nose in a book, and read!

Chicagoans of all ages—from children to adults to seniors—are invited to nominate their mothers for an entire year of pampering compliments of Massage Envy, the nation’s premier massage therapy franchise. During the company’s Mother’s Day contest, anyone can enter their mother to win a yearlong Massage Envy membership (valued at over $700) and tickets to Chicago’s musical hit WICKED by writing a brief passage explaining why she is special. Starting Monday, April 28, entries may be submitted in the designated drop box at any Massage Envy clinic throughout the Chicagoland area through Saturday, May 10. On Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, one winner will be selected at each location.

Greetings from the campaign trail! I am very pleased to announce the launch of the Visclosky for Congress online calendar of events. I have created this calendar to keep you informed of local Democratic Club meetings, as well as other special Democratic events that may be of interest to you during this exciting 2008 campaign season.

The Academy of Country Music announced nominations this week for the upcoming 43rd awards show, and Merrillville’s STAR PLAZA THEATRE garnered top nods as one of the five VENUE OF THE YEAR nominees.

Saturday, March 29th – Annual Health and Wellness Fair, 10:00 a.m. until Noon. Certified Personal Trainer, Richard Stringer will present a “Fitness after 40” discussion at 10:30 a.m. Vendor prizes.

Thursday, April 17th – Breakfast Business Series Presents an Estate Planning Discussion – “Be prepared for Your Future and Theirs” 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. hosted by the law firm of Hodges and Davis PC. Refreshments & Door Prize. Please RSVP to Judith Mariola @ (219) 226-2066 or judith.mariola@bankatfirst.com.

Please consider the following opportunities to better understand how modern transportation can work for you

Transportation Event Calendar brought to you by the Indiana High Speed Rail Association

For more information: Voice: (219) 887-1351 Email: wdh.2016@att.net

New passenger shuttle services to and from Gary/Chicago International Airport started on Thursday, March 13, 2008.
The airport is pleased to announce that Davis Transportation is the official airport shuttle operator. Davis Transportation will provide shuttle services between the airport and downtown Chicago (with a stop in Stony Island) as well as between the airport and the Gary/Chicago Airport South Shore Line (www.nictd.com) train stop, located at Clark Road in Gary, IN.

The Kiwanis Club of Munster is proud to announce their January (2008) Students of the Month, Anisha Rastogi and Suchita Rastogi. The identical twin daughters of Dr. Sanjeev and Dr. Amita Rastogi are seniors at Munster High School.

John George, Kiwanis Student of the Month Chairman poses with Anisha and Suchita Rastogi.