The 11th Annual Community Thanksgiving Eve Dinner in LaPorte is Open to All
State Street Community Church and the Pax Center are hosting their 11th annual Thanksgiving Eve meal on November 23rd from 5-7 PM. The dinner happens at the church, located at 209 State Street in downtown LaPorte. Since 2011, hundreds of residents have visited the community-inclusive meal,... - November 20, 2022
Discussion Over Dinner Kicks off 2021 Season on June 4 with Mayor Tom Dermody
The Discussion Over Dinner conversation series invites the community to attend its first event of the year on Friday, June 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at State Street Community Church. In this first event since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Mayor Tom Dermody will be present to chat about his plans for... - May 28, 2021
Partner with The Pax Center to Keep LaPorte County Well-Fed and Well-Loved on #GivingTuesday
The Pax Center is engaging food insecurity and improving our community's health with access to healthy and nutritious foods, education, and advocacy through a network of food pantries, community meals, and community gardens. The Pax Center invites LaPorte County to help keep LaPorte County well-fed and well-loved by donating on #GivingTuesday. - November 21, 2020
The Pax Center Resumes Community Meals with Carryout Meals
The Pax Center will resume its weekly community meals starting Wednesday, May 27th, from 5-6:30 PM. They will offer carryout meals to any that visit. - May 24, 2020
Discussion Over Dinner Kicks Off 2020 Season on February 21st
The Discussion Over Dinner conversation series invites the community to attend its first event of the year on Friday, February 21st from 6 to 8 p.m. at State Street Community Church. Discussion Over Dinner: Stories of Survival will feature a delicious meal followed by a panel conversation with La Porte County cancer survivors. - February 21, 2020
Indiana State Senator Karen Tallian and State Representative Pat Boy Coming to Discussion Over Dinner
The public is invited to attend a free community conversation with Indiana State Senator Karen Tallian and State Representative Pat Boy. - October 24, 2019
State Rep. Jim Pressel Will Have a Discussion Over Dinner
On Friday, September 20 from 6-8 PM, the public is invited to attend a free dinner and conversation with the Indiana House of Representatives member Jim Pressel. Representative Pressel will join moderator Nate Loucks for a community conversation on issues impacting LaPorte County and other areas in... - September 07, 2019
Jackson Street Community Garden Prepares for Another Exciting Year
The Jackson Street Community Garden, through the leadership of the dedicated volunteers and staff of the Pax Center, is preparing to open for another season. To meet the growing interest in the community garden, the Pax Center has expanded the available garden plots, increased registration space in... - April 23, 2017
The Pax Center Joins the Global #GivingTuesday Movement with a Pledge to Fight Hunger and Combat Loneliness in LaPorte County
The Pax Center has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Occurring this year on November 29, #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday... - November 04, 2016