In Munster, Humane Indiana's Paws in the Park is Saturday September 19, 2026, 9 am to 3 pm at Community Park on Calumet Avenue. The annual fundraising event for the nonprofit animal shelter and adoption center will feature an afternoon of live music, vendors, food, and activities. The nonprofit also said the event wil...

The Independent Cat Society's annual fall yard sale is coming up October 3rd and 4th, 2026, 9am to 3pm, with a variety of treasures, food, Independent Cat Society items, and this year they will have pumpkins and mums also available for purchase. Donations for the yard sale are greatly appreciated. They can be dropped o...

Giant Paw Prints Rescue's annual Raise a WOOF Gala, their largest event of the year, helps them care for the dogs in their rescue. The event Saturday, October 3, 2026, includes dinner, DJ, live and silent auction. Tickets must be purchased by September 20, 2026. Here's a link for more details -- .

A special fundraising concert sponsored by Tom Lounges Record Bin in Hobart will take place Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Hobart Art Theater with all proceeds donated to Hobart animal sanctuary Erin's Farm to help the nonprofit recover from the recent series of storms that have severely damaged structures, fenci...

Cornell Lab's BirdCast says large numbers of birds are expected to be on the move over northwest Indiana tonight Thursday September 10 2026. They issued a Migration Alert for several area cities and towns for tonight, urging residents to turn off unnecessary outdoor lights from 11 pm to 6am local time to help protect t...

The Independent Cat Society's 2026 Summer Open House is Saturday, August 22, 2026, 10 am to 4 pm, and Sunday, August 23, 2026, 12 noon to 4 pm at the Independent Cat Society's shelter, 4061 County Line Road, Westville, Indiana. Come out and visit the cats during the annual fundraiser; also, the annual Kitten Shower is...

In northwest Indiana, storm recovery efforts continue at Humane Indiana Wildlife following Monday's (July 27 2026) severe weather. The nonprofit rescue says two outdoor enclosures at its Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Porter County were destroyed and several others were damaged. Numerous trees also fell. They said ...

In Porter County, R-Rides Northern Indiana Cruisers Motor Club is hosting their Cruisin' for Critters Car, Truck, Bike and Rat Rod Show Saturday June 27, 2026, from 9am-2pm. Registration is $15. The event will be outside Pav's Restaurant on Main Street in Hebron -- proceeds will benefit local animal shelters and rescue...

The Independent Cat Society's Used Book Sale will be at Valparaiso Moose Lodge, 108 Indiana Avenue, in Valparaiso, Indiana on Saturday, July 11, 2026, 10am to 4pm and Sunday, July 12, 2026, 11am to 4pm. The fundraiser features hundreds of used books to browse through, a bake sale and lunch available, and much more. Her...

In La Porte County, "Aunt Kitty's Spring Yard Sale" is Saturday June 13, 2026, and Sunday June 14, 2026. Along with yard sale bargains, the fundraiser for the Independent Cat Society will feature cat toys, home-baked goods, and more. The event is 9 am to 4 pm each day at the nonprofit rescue's shelter in West...