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The EPA is still assessing the extent of the chromium 6 chemical spill in Portage, which closed at least 3 beaches. People and pets are urged to avoid contact with the lake water. View
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    Dragonfly Admin posted an update 3 years, 9 months ago

    Environment Environmental Recreation

    The EPA is still assessing the extent of the chromium 6 chemical spill in Portage, which closed at least 3 beaches. People and pets are urged to avoid contact with the lake water.
    Chemical Spill Forces Closure of Several Beaches, Parks at Indiana Dunes | NBC Chicago
    http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chemical-spill-forces-closure-of-indiana-dunes-beaches-419279844.html
    Several beaches at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore were closed Tuesday after a toxic chemical called hexavalent chromium spilled into the Burns Water...

    [bpfb_link url='http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chemical-spill-forces-closure-of-indiana-dunes-beaches-419279844.html' title='Chemical Spill Forces Closure of Several Beaches, Parks at Indiana Dunes | NBC Chicago' image='http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/1200*675/chemical+spill1.png']Several beaches at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore were closed Tuesday after a toxic chemical called hexavalent chromium spilled into the Burns Waterway.[/bpfb_link]
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    Dragonfly Admin posted an update 3 years, 9 months ago

    Art

    Miller fine artist Kay Rosen is a Guggenheim Foundation fellowship! www.artnews.com/2017/04/07/guggenheim-foundation-announces-2017-fellows-including-byron-kim-kay-rosen-and-leigh-ledare/
    Guggenheim Foundation Announces 2017 Fellows, Including Byron Kim, Kay Rosen, and Leigh Ledare | ARTnews
    http://www.artnews.com/2017/04/07/guggenheim-foundation-announces-2017-fellows-including-byron-kim-kay-rosen-and-leigh-ledare
    Leigh Ledare, Vokzal, 2016.COLLECTION OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO, RESTRICTED GIFT OF THE DAVID C. AND SARAJEAN RUTTENBERG ARTS FOUNDATION The Joh...

    [bpfb_link url='http://www.artnews.com/2017/04/07/guggenheim-foundation-announces-2017-fellows-including-byron-kim-kay-rosen-and-leigh-ledare' title='Guggenheim Foundation Announces 2017 Fellows, Including Byron Kim, Kay Rosen, and Leigh Ledare | ARTnews' image='http://1vze7o2h8a2b2tyahl3i0t68.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/22_Ledare.L_02.png']Leigh Ledare, Vokzal, 2016.COLLECTION OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO, RESTRICTED GIFT OF THE DAVID C. AND SARAJEAN RUTTENBERG ARTS FOUNDATION The John Simon[/bpfb_link]
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    Dragonfly Admin posted a new activity comment 4 years, 2 months ago

    In reply to: Ben posted an update View
    Hi Ben, thanks for joining Dragonfly NWI. Is this your photography work?

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    Dragonfly Admin posted an update in the group Group logo of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore – National Park ServiceIndiana Dunes National Lakeshore – National Park Service 4 years, 2 months ago

    Culture Entertainment Environmental Recreation

    Be sure to check out the Indiana Dunes Film Festival next weekend! November 4-6. The festival spans several locations. See the schedule for full info!
    Indiana Dunes Film Festival – Dragonfly NWI
    http://dragonflynwi.com/em-events/indiana-dunes-film-festival
    Topics: Culture Entertainment Environmental Recreation ...

    [bpfb_link url='http://dragonflynwi.com/em-events/indiana-dunes-film-festival' title='Indiana Dunes Film Festival – Dragonfly NWI' image='http://dragonflynwi.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/film-festival.jpg'] Topics: Culture Entertainment Environmental Recreation [/bpfb_link]
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    Dragonfly Admin added the event to Group logo of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore – National Park ServiceIndiana Dunes National Lakeshore – National Park Service. 4 years, 2 months ago

    Indiana Dunes Film Festival

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    Culture Entertainment Environmental Recreation

    A 50th Anniversary Celebration The 1st annual Indiana Dunes Film Festival is composed of stories of how the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore has influenced its surrounding regions. This is a free event. Schedule for Indiana Dunes Film Festival November ...

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    Dragonfly Admin added the event to Group logo of Green Drinks GaryGreen Drinks Gary. 4 years, 2 months ago

    Green Drinks Gary

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    Art Exhibit

    For much of the 20th century East Chicago was known as Steel-town. It was a bustling city on the southern shores of Lake Michigan that boasted of being the most industrial city in the world. Now, after 40-years of globalization and the flight of capital, ...

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    Dragonfly Admin created the group Group logo of Marquette Park United Methodist ChurchMarquette Park United Methodist Church 4 years, 4 months ago


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    Dragonfly Admin created the group Group logo of Miller Historical SocietyMiller Historical Society 4 years, 4 months ago


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    Dragonfly Admin posted a new activity comment 4 years, 6 months ago

    In reply to: Meg Roman Executive Director, MBACD added the event Jam Fest View
    Give this a featured image and we will post it to Dragonfly :-)

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    Dragonfly Admin posted an update in the group Group logo of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore – National Park ServiceIndiana Dunes National Lakeshore – National Park Service 4 years, 7 months ago

    Environmental Education Environmental Recreation

    Some pics from the Bio Blitz last Friday!

    [bpfb_images] 1_0-70110500-1464125573_img_4582.jpg 1_0-01698100-1464125574_img_4549.jpg 1_0-30909800-1464125574_img_4560.jpg 1_0-61659700-1464125574_img_4544.jpg 1_0-89908100-1464125574_img_4547.jpg [/bpfb_images]
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    Dragonfly Admin posted an update 4 years, 7 months ago

    Education

    Northwest Indiana Four Star Schools list released. iSTEP test revisions resulted in lower scores statewide.
    NWI Four Star Schools shine | Education | nwitimes.com
    http://www.nwitimes.com/news/education/nwi-four-star-schools-shine/article_7465cbb5-cb87-53fc-b572-44fa1de5cd78.html
    Thirty-two Northwest Indiana schools were awarded top honors Tuesday in the state's annual Four Star School program....

    [bpfb_link url='http://www.nwitimes.com/news/education/nwi-four-star-schools-shine/article_7465cbb5-cb87-53fc-b572-44fa1de5cd78.html' title='NWI Four Star Schools shine | Education | nwitimes.com' image='http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/nwitimes.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/0f/a0fbe821-f949-5504-a94e-58b4db9140e8/57447740ef7d2.image.jpg?crop=1735%2C975%2C0%2C109&resize=1122%2C630&order=crop%2Cresize']Thirty-two Northwest Indiana schools were awarded top honors Tuesday in the state's annual Four Star School program.[/bpfb_link]
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    Dragonfly Admin posted an update 4 years, 7 months ago

    Hundreds of Gary apartment residents potentially displaced soon. The tenants who will be required to leave do not meet income guidelines under the federal government's Section 42 program. The corporation used the program to acquire and make renovations at the facility.
    Hundreds of Gary residents may be displaced | Lake County News | nwitimes.com
    http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/hundreds-of-gary-residents-may-be-displaced/article_991c23d0-b755-535c-86b6-7348daaaced9.html
    GARY — Hundreds of Gary apartment dwellers may have to find new residences with the conversion of two complexes to affordable housing units....

    [bpfb_link url='http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/hundreds-of-gary-residents-may-be-displaced/article_991c23d0-b755-535c-86b6-7348daaaced9.html' title='Hundreds of Gary residents may be displaced | Lake County News | nwitimes.com' image='http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/nwitimes.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/4a/54aa16d9-35d0-560f-be7c-72609051cb5a/573ffcac780e2.image.jpg?crop=620%2C348%2C0%2C34']GARY — Hundreds of Gary apartment dwellers may have to find new residences with the conversion of two complexes to affordable housing units.[/bpfb_link]
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    Dragonfly Admin posted an update 4 years, 7 months ago

    Environment

    The E.P.A. has awarded more than $355,000 to a Great Lakes Restoration initiative in Hobart.
    Hobart Initiative Scores Funding - Inside INdiana Business
    http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/story/31948126/hobart-initiative-scores-funding
    The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded more than $355,000 to a Great Lakes Restoration initiative in Hobart. The funding will support infrast...

    [bpfb_link url='http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/story/31948126/hobart-initiative-scores-funding' title='Hobart Initiative Scores Funding - Inside INdiana Business' image='http://INSIDEINDIANA.images.worldnow.com/images/10531891_G.jpg']The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded more than $355,000 to a Great Lakes Restoration initiative in Hobart. The funding will support infrastructure projects aiming to reduce polluted stor...[/bpfb_link]
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    Dragonfly Admin added the event to Group logo of Miller SpotlightMiller Spotlight. 4 years, 7 months ago

    Lake Street Memorial Day Parade

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    Art Exhibit

    Help us bring in summer at Lake Street Beach in style ( located in Gary's beautiful Miller Community )! Bring the kids, pups and bikes. We will start at the Lake Street Supermarket (434 N. Lake St. Gary, IN 46403) at 10AM and end up at the Lake Street ...

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    Dragonfly Admin posted an update in the group Group logo of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore – National Park ServiceIndiana Dunes National Lakeshore – National Park Service 4 years, 8 months ago

    BioBlitz Update: Birds, Bats, & Bugs Hikes on Saturday, May 21. Sign up for the evening hikes at our BioBlitz registration page to help count owls, insects, and bats in Miller Woods.

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