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Lakeshore received a $100,000 matching grant from Legacy Foundation to support our Building Blocks initiative last year and we are so close to our goal! All donations to this fund will be eligible for a $1-for-$1 match, and 25% of the funds will be invested in an endowment at Legacy Foundation to provide ongoing support for the Building Blocks program and Lakeshore's educational initiatives for many years to come! Learn more about Building Blocks and donate today at BuildingBlocksInfo.org. Thank you to the Legacy Foundation, Inc. for all the support. Building Blocks is a co-production with First Things First Porter County

Relationships, nothing effects us more. Our early interactions with those closest to us inform our emotional and physical well-being throughout our lives. Building Blocks: Early Relational Health encourages parents to explore everyday opportunities to form strong, resilient attachments with their children and feel confident in their parenting role. When we strengthen relationships, we strengthen families and, ultimately, our community. ? Tune in tonight (3/26) for the premiere of Episode 2 of Building Blocks: "Early Relational Health" at 8 PM on Lakeshore PBS. ? Streaming live at https://lnkd.in/guqhzB_B ? Available online tomorrow at BuildingBlocksInfo.org Building Blocks is a co-production with First Things First Porter County

In this episode of Building Blocks: The Podcast, Dr. Mary Jane Eisenhauer sits down with Payton Summers from Help Me Grow Porter County to explore the vital role of resource referral services in supporting families with young children. Summers shares insights on navigating the complex web of community resources, the importance of early childhood screenings, and how a simple phone call can make a world of difference for parents in need. Tune in to 89.1 FM on Wednesday, March 26, at 7:30 PM, or listen online at lakeshorepublicmedia.org. Learn more about Building Blocks, listen to podcast episodes and watch the television series at BuildingBlocksInfo.org. First Things First Porter County

Check out our intern Kori Kosteba's first-ever press release! The second community screening of "The M Factor" will take place at Uptown Social in Michigan City on April 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Learn more about The Mactor factor and sign up today at https://lnkd.in/gNwj_6ce. https://lnkd.in/gVE22Q4x Northwest Health

Celebrate the 10th Season of Eye on the Arts at Art for ALL with a lively, family-friendly art fair at the CVPA. This event brings together regional arts organizations, artists, and cultural groups to showcase the creativity and diversity of Northwest Indiana. Attendees can explore interactive booths, participate in hands-on workshops, enjoy live entertainment, and view segments from Eye on the Arts as we celebrate its tenth season, screened hourly in the Theater at the Center. With a target of over 100 attendees, this celebration emphasizes community collaboration and highlights Lakeshore Public Media’s dedication to supporting the arts, exemplified through Eye on the Arts. Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: South Shore Arts - The Center for Visual and Performing Arts If you would like to host an artist booth - please sign up here by April 5th https://lnkd.in/dugVi2R7

Chuck Roberts, President and CEO of Lakeshore Public Media, interviews Samuel Snideman, VP of Government Relations at United Way of Central Indiana during the Indiana Early Childhood Education Day 2025 at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Listen to the full episode now at www.buildingblocksinfo.org Building Blocks is a co-production with First Things First Porter County

?? Eye on the Arts is back for its 10th season! ??? Since 2015, Eye on the Arts has showcased the incredible talent of Northwest Indiana, featuring over 200 artists and organizations. As the longest-running Lakeshore PBS program, the show continues to highlight the diverse and passionate arts community in our region. This season, we’ll reflect on a decade of storytelling while introducing new artists and the theme "Art for All." Don’t miss the premiere on March 26 at 7 PM on Lakeshore PBS! Catch up on past seasons at LakeshorePublicMedia.org and PBS.org. ???? #EyeOnTheArts #ArtForAll #LakeshorePBS Featured Artist: Kuhn Hong

In this special episode, Charles Roberts, MBA, President and CEO of Lakeshore Public Media, traveled to the Statehouse for Indiana Early Childhood Education Day to have conversations with folks from across the state working in early childhood development. The day at the Capitol was organized by Indiana AEYC and the Early Education Works Coalition, this event united educators, parents, and policymakers to advocate for policies supporting children and families. Tune in this Wednesday, March 19th at 8 PM for a special airing of this episode on Lakeshore PBS. Stream it live on https://lnkd.in/guqhzB_B Guests on this podcast include: ? Brienne Hooker, Executive Director - Jasper Newton Foundation ? Hanan Osman, Executive Director - Indiana AEYC ? Kim Shidler, Relationship Manager - Alliance Bank, and Leeann Wright, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Pulaski County ? Lakshmi Hasanadka, CEO of Indiana Afterschool Network ? Mark Chamberlain, AWMA, AIF, CWS, C(k)P - Principal Financial Adviser for CAPTRUST ? State Senator Rodney Pol - District 4 ? Sam Snideman, VP of Government Relations at United Way of Central Indiana This episode will explore the vital role of early learning, the economic impact of childcare, policy changes needed to strengthen early education in Indiana, and much more. Hear from experts, advocates, and business leaders working to expand high-quality early learning opportunities for all. #earlyeducation #education #childhoodeducation #childhooddevelopment #childhood #kids #pbskids #pbs #podcast #npr #newmothers #motherhood #indianastatehouse | First Things First Porter County

Chuck Roberts, President and CEO of Lakeshore Public Media, interviews Lakshmi Hasadanka, CEO of Indiana Afterschool Network during the Indiana Early Childhood Education Day 2025 at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Listen to the full episode now at www.buildingblocksinfo.org Building Blocks is a co-production with First Things First Porter County

Chuck Roberts, President and CEO of Lakeshore Public Media, interviews Hanan Osman, Executive Director of Indiana AEYC during the Indiana Early Childhood Education Day 2025 at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Listen to the full episode now at www.buildingblocksinfo.org. Building Blocks is a co-production with First Things First Porter County