The La Porte Hospital Foundation Hosts Golf Outing

The 23^rd annual healthcare scholarship golf outing sponsored by the La Porte Hospital Foundation was held June 16^th at Briar Leaf Golf Course in La Porte.

The full field of 144 participating golfers was delighted that what started out as a rainy morning turned into a glorious afternoon. Special guest, Peter Longo, who is a trick shot professional, entertained guests with a demonstration of shots that golfers’ dreams are made of!  Monies raised allow The Foundation to fund scholarships to local students pursuing healthcare careers. Many of these students will return after they graduate to provide quality healthcare to residents of our community.

1) Left to Right: Jim Shearin, Mark Prast, Fran Jones, Peter Longo, Terry Jones
2) Teams from American Limb & Orthopedic Co. of Valparaiso
3) Kepler Award recipient Abigail Prast (center) with Carl Savich (left) and Carol Kemp (right)

OutOuting Held at Harbor Shores

The first major fundraiser for the Benton Harbor OutCenter was held June 17^th at Harbor Shores and included both the golf outing and a silent auction. The well-attended event was sponsored by KitchenAid and food and spirits were provided by Round Barn Winery, Schu’s Grill and Bar, and Fitzgerald’s. Monies raised exceeded $40K and will be used for scholarships, youth programs, workshops, diversity training, arts & cultural events, and other outreach initiatives.

1) Participants and community supporters enjoy drinks on the patio
2) Left to right, Anna Abdelnour, Nancy Bowes, Lisa Ankenbruck, Marcia Fettig, and Janet Zielke
3) Community performers and participants getting showered by a rainbow of confetti.

Round Barn Presents: Reds, Whites, and Brews

This annual festival (now in its 19^th year) has become a Beach Coast favorite. Hundreds of wine, beer, vodka, and music enthusiasts attended this event, which was held July 2^nd and 3^rd at Round Barn Winery in Baroda.  There were hayrides and other events for kids, great food, live music, and lots of libations—all produced on the estate by the Moersch family (see related story in this issue of The Beach Coast).

1) Round Barn in the background provided a beautiful backdrop for the crowds attending the 19^th annual Red, Whites & Brews Festival.
2) Chris Moersch, chief brewer and distiller, his wife Nicole, and their daughter, Harper.
3) While the party was mostly outside, they did a brisk trade inside the beer barn all afternoon on each day of the fest.
4) The popular band, Alligator Blackbird, played in the pavilion.

Festival of the Lakes

The Hammond Parks & Recreation Department worked diligently to make the 8th annual Festival of the Lakes held July 19-23 fun and family friendly, with events that appealed to all ages.  Included were the Carnival Mega Pass, dinner cruise vessel, The Odyssey, and a fabulous lineup of musical talent. They were especially proud to host Festival on the Main Stage amphitheater in Wolf Lake Memorial Park. The Whispers, Salt n Pepa, .38 Special, and Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo all performed in the award-winning pavilion.

1) Michigan City residents, Dick and Yvonne McGill joined the crowd to see Pat Benatar.
2) General manager and owner of WIMS-Radio, Ric Federighi with wife,  Norma and their daughter, Devyn

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