(La Porte, IN) - With heavy rain and potential for severe weather in the forecast for Wednesday, events that night at Fox Park in La Porte will be relocated.

 

The Maria Fruth Plaza dedication and subsequent LaPorte City Band concert have been moved to the La Porte High School Performing Arts Center.  The dedication of the plaza will be at 6 p.m. in the PAC lobby.

 

Following the plaza dedication, the community is invited to join the LaPorte City Band for a concert honoring Fruth and her years of contributions to the community.

 

Fruth served as the President/Chief Executive Officer of the Health Foundation of La Porte from March of 2016 until her retirement in April of 2024.  Previously, she was the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer of the La Porte Hospital Foundation for over 20 years.

 

Under Fruth, HFL supported hundreds of local health and wellness initiatives with planning and funding, including significant investments in park improvements and recreation programming.  The plaza was part of the Fox Park renovations funded by HFL in 2023.

 

The Park Board voted to rename the structure after Fruth in 2024.