La Porte Educational Development Foundation

Calling all NEW Slicers!

The countdown to KINDERGARTEN is on! With the first day of school just a few weeks away on August 14, it's time to welcome the Class of 2039 to the Slicer family!

Join the Little Slicers Club and celebrate this exciting milestone with exclusive Slicer gear, special surprises, and plenty of school spirit. It's the perfect way to help your little one feel like an official part of the LaPorte Community School Corporation family before they even walk through the classroom door.

At LPEDF, we believe every student's story begins with a single step—and we're proud to support Slicers from their very first day of kindergarten all the way through graduation and beyond.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckIIUVllF-gVLLN33sWNy5sXSMCd1tB4xiQVsYi8a49CrUEg/viewform?usp=header

Know a family with an incoming kindergartner? Tag them below and help us spread the word!

See you at the market! 🫐🍅🌽🥐🧀

Your Sunday morning routine just got a whole lot better! Join us for delicious breakfast eats, live music, and fresh market finds!

Here is what’s waiting for you this week:
🥞 Gene Catering & Desserts: Back with their fan-favorite breakfast spread and sweet treats!
🛍️ New Vendor Alert: Stop by and check out our newest vendor, Long Life!
🎸 Live Entertainment: Enjoy live tunes by Skirt ( Kyla Webb)!
🥬 Market Staples: Fresh seasonal produce, artisan goods, & local treats to stock up for the week ahead!

📅 Sunday, July 24th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (CST)
📍Lincolnway& Monroe

Congratulations to Annabelle from Indian Trail, the winner of our Color Your Future Contest!

When asked what she wants to be when she grows up, Annabelle said she hopes to become a teacher! ❤️🍎 She must have some wonderful educators in her life inspiring her dream.

At LPEDF, we are proud to support students at every stage of their educational journey—from encouraging young learners like Annabelle today to providing scholarships for future educators tomorrow. Seeing students dream about making a difference in the classroom reminds us why our mission matters.

Annabelle will receive her very own LaShirt as our grand prize winner! Be sure to keep an eye out for the unveiling of our new design this fall!

We’re here at La Porte Farmed & Forged Market until 1pm today! Come see us with your kiddos for free crayons (perfect for back to school!) and a chance to win a LaShirt!

Come on out for Kids Day!! 🙌

Special Kids Market This Sunday! 🎈

We have an absolutely massive lineup packed with interactive activities, incredible community guests, and hands-on fun for kids of all ages. Bring the whole family out for an unforgettable Kids Day!

Market Highlights:
🎵 Live Music: Enjoy a fantastic live performance by Andre Detti while you shop!
🎪 The Yoga Studio on Lincolnway: Watch Go Aerial Fitness demonstrate with a circus ring! Kids can participate on-site with mini-lessons for $10!
🕹️ Full Tilt Arcade & Pinball: We are bringing the arcade to the streets with TWO real pinball machines ready to play!
🚒 LaPorte City Fire Department: Tour a real firetruck up close and meet our local heroes!
🚌 La Porte County Public Library: Check out the mobile library bus right at the market!
🎨 Lubeznik Center for the Arts: Stop by their booth to learn all about the upcoming Paint The Town 2026 Mural Fest!
🧑‍🍳 Curious Chefs: Kids get a $2 produce voucher to spend and can complete a fun activity for prizes. Plus, the first 50 kids get a special market bag!
🤰 Market Mama’s: NWI Food Council is back with limited $30 vouchers for moms on a first-come, first-served basis to shop directly with vendors!
🧩 Healthy Families, Dunebrook: Let the kids loose in a fun free play zone on the pavement and learn why play is learning!
🍎 La Porte Educational Development Foundation: Stop by their booth to check out their amazing local school initiatives, the Little Slicers Club, and grab your spirit wear!
🎲 Geminus: Take on their fun kindness challenge / BINGO game!
🕵️‍♂️ Market Scavenger Hunt: Stop by our main tent to grab a marketwide scavenger hunt sheet. Complete it and turn it in for an awesome prize!

📅 Sunday, July 12th | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (CST)
📍 Lincolnway & Monroe

Tune in today at 11!

Tune in today at 11 AM!

We will be joining Ric at 95.1 FM/AM 1420 WIMS for a Facebook Live with our friends from Healthy Families, Dunebrook and La Porte Educational Development Foundation, our 2026 Farmed & Forged nonprofit partners in Michigan City and La Porte, along with the NWI Food Council, to talk all things Kids Day at the Market!

We’ll be sharing what families can expect this weekend, including kids activities, food access programs, community partners, and all the fun happening at Farmed & Forged in Michigan City and La Porte.

Catch us live and learn more about what’s coming up for Kids Day!

We'll see you Sunday at the market!

Invest In Our Classrooms: Support our LP nonprofit, La Porte Educational Development Foundation!

Our teachers go above and beyond every single day, and LPEDF works hard to match that dedication. They fund innovative classroom grants, advanced educational tools, and creative learning resources that empower educators and inspire students throughout La Porte Community Schools.

But programs like this cannot run without community backing. Right now, they need our help to keep these unique learning opportunities available. Your donations directly fund:
🍎 Funding innovative teacher grants for unique classroom projects that standard budgets don't cover.
🔬 Supplying advanced hands-on learning and STEM tools for students of all ages.
🎓 Supporting educational excellence and school spirit initiatives across La Porte.

✨LPEDF will be at our market this weekend for Kids Day! Look out for participating market vendors who are donating a portion of their sales directly to the foundation; they will be displaying a sign at their booths so you know exactly where your shopping makes an impact!

If you believe in supporting the schools and teachers that shape our kids, stop by!

📎Donate directly to LPEDF here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-la-porte-education-development-foundation