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10/22/2025

Sharing for our friends who live, work, or play in Cedar Lake!

💛The Heart & Soul of Cedar Lake: Exploring What Matters Most💛

Over the past few months, Cedar Lake Heart & Soul has been gathering stories and perspectives from people who live, work, and play in the community — and now it’s time to explore what was learned together!

Join Cedar Lake Heart & Soul and Legacy Foundation this Saturday, October 25 from 10:30 AM–12:30 PM at the Cedar Lake Public Library for a hands-on, family-friendly workshop where we’ll turn real community stories into statements that reflect what matters most to us all.

No prior participation needed — just bring your curiosity and love for Cedar Lake! ❤️

📍 Cedar Lake Public Library
📅 Saturday, October 25 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

👉 RSVP today and help shape Cedar Lake’s future! https://forms.office.com/r/G8UBv58ED9

10/07/2025

📢 Lake County Residents, your voice matters!

🗳️ Join Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales tomorrow for a public meeting on the future of voting in Indiana.

📍 Munster Town Hall, 1005 Ridge Rd
🕕 October 8 | 6–8 PM

💬 Share your thoughts on:
➡️Moving municipal elections to presidential/midterm years
➡️Expanding vote centers statewide

Your input will help shape a report to the Indiana Legislative Council.
📨 Can’t attend? Email your feedback to: [email protected]

08/27/2025

📣 Congressman Frank J. Mrvan is hosting Community Conversations TODAY to hear from Northwest Indiana residents and share updates from his work in the U.S. House.

📍 Highland – Lincoln Community Center
🕔 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 2450 Lincoln Street | Highland, IN

These town hall-style events are a chance to connect directly, ask questions, and learn more about what’s happening in Washington and how it impacts our communities.

🔗 More info: https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mrvan-announces-august-community-conversations-schedule

07/22/2025

🚀𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹?

Join Legacy Foundation for its next Community Leadership workshop: Team Building — a dynamic, hands-on workshop designed to boost your confidence and strengthen your ability to lead in community groups.

🤝 Build trust. Strengthen connections. Lead with impact.

🗓 Thursday, August 7
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Legacy Foundation – 370 E 84th Drive, Suite 100, Merrillville
💵 Only $10 per person!

👉 Spots are limited, don’t wait - This training sold out last year! Register: https://ow.ly/9xb150Wtl54

Perfect for Lake County residents and nonprofit staff looking to make a difference in their communities.

🎓 Facilitated by Purdue Extension Educators in Lake and Porter Counties.

06/10/2025

𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬!
House Enrolled Act 1253 was one of the most impactful childcare bills passed in 2025 — and it’s making childcare more accessible, affordable, and family-friendly across the state.

✅ Multi-site centers can now operate under ONE license

✅ Childcare vouchers extended from 2 to 3 years

✅ School-based programs can serve *all* students in the district

These changes are a major win for Hoosier families.

📘 Read the full bill: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1253/details

05/28/2025

Residents are invited to attend one of the rescheduled Community Conversations that Congressman Mrvan will be holding on May 29, 2025. These are great opportunities to allow him to hear directly from us and he will also provide a brief update on the 119th Session of Congress and his work on the House Appropriations Committee.

𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 – 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
• 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. – Michigan City - City Hall Council Chambers, 100 East Michigan Boulevard, Michigan City, IN 46360
• 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. – Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383
• 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. – Indiana University Northwest, Bergland Auditorium in the Savannah Center, 65 West 33rd Avenue, Gary, IN 46408

05/20/2025

Hoosier voters will soon be receiving postcards in the mail from the Secretary of State’s Election Division as part of statewide voter registration list maintenance.

A news release issued last week, the State’s Election Division said the goal is to identify outdated, duplicate, and inaccurate voter registrations to improve the accuracy and integrity of Indiana’s list.

The next election in Indiana is the primary on May 5, 2026.
The general election is Nov. 3, 2026.

To learn more about the process visit:
https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/voter-information/voter-list-maintenance-information/

05/07/2025

Gov. Braun signed Indiana’s next $44B budget into law yesterday, along with 62 other measures. Take a look at what was approved and join us at Legacy Foundation’s next LCAC event as we’re joined by two local lawmakers for an overview of what what approved this session!

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐩
𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟖 | 𝟏𝟏:𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐌 - 𝟏:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌
𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐬𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 | 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞
𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 $𝟑𝟎. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟐: https://legacyfdn.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=5389

About five dozen other bills also earned signatures — putting them into law — on the last possible day for action.

04/26/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗗?
Beginning May 7, 2025, a Real ID-compliant driver’s license, permit, or identification card will be required to board commercial airplanes or enter certain federal facilities. A Real ID is indicated by the star in the upper right-hand corner of your driver’s license, permit, or state identification card.

For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Website. Find out what documents you need to get your Real ID:https://www.in.gov/bmv/files/BMV_Documentation_List.pdf
https://www.in.gov/bmv/licenses-permits-ids/real-id-overview/

04/25/2025

Live in Crown Point or School City of Hobart? You have a chance to make your voice heard in the May school referendum election! ✅

Early voting is happening THIS SATURDAY — don’t miss your chance to cast your ballot! 📍 Check your early voting location and time so you’re ready to go.

🔍 Do your research before you vote:
📚 Crown Point: supportcpschools.com
📚 Hobart: hobart.k12.in.us/scohreferendum

🔗 Confirm your voter registration and polling location at IndianaVoters.com
📞 Questions? Call the Lake County Election Office at (219) 755-3795

04/24/2025

For anyone planning on attending the IUN conversation this afternoon.

Due to an unexpected health issue, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan will be unable to participate in his previously scheduled Community Conversations events today.