Thursday, September 8, 2011

Surfboard Rescue Techniques Class

The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project will be hosting a "Surfboard Rescue Techniques" class Sunday, September 18, at 9:30 am., at Whiting Park. The Surfboard Rescue Techniques class will teach participants how to recognize the danger of the surf environment; understand rip currents (i.e how, where a   Read More

Monday, August 15, 2011

5th Annual Cook-out to Benefit Coach Rebey Scholarship Fund

The 5th Annual Cook-0ut for the benefit of the Coach Rebey Scholarship Fund will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2011. This event will take place at the Roosevelt Club, 1934 Front Street, Whiting, IN. Dinners will be available on a first come first served basis. This year they will feature chicke   Read More

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

US Department of State Foreign Press Visits NWI and Whiting

The US Department of State Foreign Press will visit Whiting, Wednesday, July 27, 2011. They will take a driving tour through the City and also Whiting's Lakefront Park. The purpose of their visit is to study the economic impact of lakefront development.   Read More

17th Annual Pierogi Fest® “The Year of the Hokey Pokey”

The Pierogi Fest® runs from Friday, July 29th through Sunday, July 31st. This year's theme is the Hokey Pokey which will prove to make the Fest even more ridiculous and fun than ever before! The festival booths, entertainment and events are from 11 am to 10 pm on Friday and Saturday and from 11 am   Read More

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Community Center Phone Survey

There is a phone survey being conducted in the 46394 zip code area regarding the Community Center services. This is being conducted by Indiana University on behalf of the city to gain information as to which services best serve the community. Please take part if you wish. The input is appreciated.   Read More

Monday, July 18, 2011

Whiting Cameo on Today in America

Whiting was featured on Today in America hosted by Terry Bradshaw. To see the video go to the About Whiting section of our website and select the video or follow this link http://www.whitingindiana.com/about_whiting.php   Read More

Monday, June 27, 2011

Whiting’s 4th of July Celebration

FIREWORKS - Whiting's 4th of July Fireworks will be held on Sunday, July 3, 2011 at 10 PM at Whiting's Lakefront Park. The 119th Street entrance to the park closes at 9:40 pm for the fireworks. Traditionally the fireworks have been held on the 4th, PLEASE make note of the change this year. PARADE   Read More

Friday, June 24, 2011

1st Annual North Township Battle for Blood

Mayor Stahura is asking for our community to support to help save a life by volunteering to donate blood at the 1st Annual Battle for Blood on Thursday, June 30th, at the Wicker Park Club House in Highland from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Please give blood or platelets during the North Township Battle for   Read More

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Whiting Fire & Police Hold Public Safety Day

The Whiting Fire and Police Departments will be holding their annual Public Safety Day on Friday, June 17, 2011 from 10:00 am till 4:00 pm. This event will be held at the back of the Whiting Fire & Police Departments on White Oak Avenue. There will be tours of both stations, Tower Truck & Ambulanc   Read More

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Whiting Hosts Tri-City Special Games

The Fifth Annual Tri-City Special Games will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2011. This year's event will be held at Whiting High School's Ray P. Gallivan Field located at 1500 Center Street, Whiting, IN. The eager participants will come from the cities of East Chicago, Hammond, Whiting and   Read More