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Next Week in Gary August 24-31, 2013

By: City of Gary Last Updated: August 23, 2013

City-of-GaryPlease spread the word about the following events taking place next week in the Steel City. The City of Gary has a Facebook page! Please friend us using keyword: Team Gary Indiana and follow us on Twitter @TeamGaryIndiana. Updates can also be found on the City of Gary’s website at www.gary.in.us., where you can also download the City of Gary 311 app!

Aug. 23-25 Festival in the First District 10:00a.m. - Join in the fun all weekend at the Fest in the First District, Aug. 23 -25, 10:00a.m. – 8:00p.m., 6119 U.S. Rt. 20 (Old Screaming Wheels Parking Lot), food, fun and entertainment! See flyer below.

Aug. 23-24 King Lear 7:30p.m. - King Lear by William Shakespeare - The final two performances will be on Friday, August 23 at 7:30pm and Sunday, August 24 at 7:30pm. All tickets are $10, available at the door, cash only. Call 219-980-6808 or go to www.IUN.edu/Theatre to reserve seats.

Aug. 24 GPD Gun Buyback 8:00a.m. - The Gary Police Department will host another Gun Buyback Sat. Aug. 24 from 8:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. Those who turn in weapons will receive Wal-Mart gift cards.

Aug. 24 Playboy Barber and Stylin Studio Event 8:00a.m. - Playboy Barber Shop and Stylin Studio will be giving Back-to-School free cuts and school supplies Sat. Aug. 24 at 4683 Broadway from 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. Call 219-884-2378 for more details.

Aug. 24 Youth Volunteer Community Cleanup 8:30a.m. - Youth Volunteer Day for 5x5x5 Roosevelt Neighborhood will take place Sat. Aug. 24 from 8:30a.m. – 2:30p.m. All volunteers should meet at the Roosevelt Pavilion, 2145 Harrison St. The youth who brings the most volunteers will win a $50 Visa car. 

Aug. 24 Back-to-School Jump-off 11:00a.m. - A back-to-School Jump-Off celebration will take place Sat. Aug. 24 at Marquette Park from 11:00a.m. – 7:00p.m. There will be school supplies, music, food and fun. For more information see flyer below or call (219) 552-1642.

Aug. 24 Trinity Academy Back-to-School Bash 11:00a.m. - The Trinity Academy will host its Back-to-School Bash / School Supply Giveaway, Sat. Aug. 24, 11:00a.m. 416 E. Ridge Rd. from 11:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.

Aug. 24 Fresh County Market Back-to-School Fair 12:00p.m. - Fresh County Market will host its 4th Annual Back-to-School Fair, Sat. Aug. 24th from 12:00p.m. – 4:00p.m., 2550 Arthur St. Parents are invited to bring their children out to this community celebration.

Aug. 24 Back-to School Picnic hosted Rosie Washington 12:00p.m. - School Board President will host her annual Back-to-School Picnic, Sat. Aug. 24, 12:00p.m. at Pittman Square Park, 51st & Pennsylvania St. The community is invited to enjoy the festivities.

Aug. 24 Spirit of God Back-to-School Picnic 12:00p.m. - The Spirit of God Accelerated Education will host a Back-to-School Picnic, Sat. Aug. 24, at 12:00p.m., 1010 Roosevelt St.

Aug. 24 “Food for Thought” 2:00p.m. - The community is invited to “Food for Thought” an evening of solo performances by Devina Stewart, 444 Grill, 444 Lake St. , Sat. Aug. 24 at 2:00p.m. Tickets are $10.

Aug. 24 African-American Achievers 20th Anniversary 7:00p.m. - The African-American Achievers will host their 20th Anniversary Celebration Sat. Aug. 24th at the Glen Theater, 20 W. Ridge Road at 7p.m. For tickets, call 887-2046.

Aug. 28 “The Dream Continues” 1:00p.m. - The community is invited to the program “The Dream Continues” in celebration of MLK “I Have A Dream” Speech Anniversary, Wed. Aug. 28 at 1p.m. Marshall J. Gardner Center. Admission is free. Aug. 24 – Aug. 31, 2013

DID YOU KNOW???

Today, Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson joined two business partners and the Gary Chamber of Commerce in launching the Urban Entrepreneur Initiative (UEI). Thanks to this partnership, a total of 1,000 Gary small business owners will receive free training and accounting assistance. The program includes donations of resources to local entrepreneurs worth up to $250,000, including Five Plus Trax, a cloud computing dashboard application designed to help small business owners better understand and manage their companies’ finances, specially-designed start-up training using the “Business Basics” curriculum, and space in a City-owned facility that will serve as the UEI office and entrepreneurs’ resource center. For more information, visit http://www.gary.in.us/eventPrint.aspx?EventID=1617.

The community is cordially invited to celebrate the life and accomplishments of late, great Michael Jackson. A celebration is being hosted by the family at 2300 Jackson, Aug 29 – 31. There will be music, performances, vendors and lots of fun. See flyer below for more details and visit www.theofficialmjjtribute.com.

The JWA Boys and Girls Club is asking for help in securing the final dollars to help fund the renovation of the new facility at the Tolleston site. Donors are asked to buy a brick for only $100 in support of this cause. For more information, contact 3rd District Councilwoman Mary Brown at (219) 881-1315.

The City of Gary Park Department is excited to present a Drive-in Movie Night at Marquette Park Sept. 6, 2013. Join in on the family fun with a double feature film for only $10 per vehicle. There will be vendors on-site as well. To become a sponsor of the event (Have your logo on the big screen) or to become a vendor for this fabulous event, call 219-938-7363 or email events@marquetteparkgary.com.

Now that school is back in session, the Gary Police Dept. will be strongly enforcing the curfew laws. It shall be unlawful for any minor child the age of 17 years of age and under to be on any street or alley or to loiter on any street or alley or to be in any motor vehicle or public place between the hours of 10:00 P.M. to 5:00 A.M. Sunday through Thursday, and between the hours of 12:00 A.M. to 5:00 A.M. each Friday and Saturday.

The City of Gary further indicates that this ordinance does not apply to a minor child who is: (i) accompanied by the minor child’s parent, guardian, or custodian: (ii) accompanied by an adult specified by the minor child parent, guardian, or custodian: or (iii) participating in, going to, or returning from lawful employment, a school or organized sport sanctioned activity, or religious event.

If a minor is found in violation of this ordinance, an officer will detain said minor. If a minor’s parent is in the immediate area, the minor will be transported to the parent and a citation will be issued to the parent, However, if the parent is not in the immediate area, the minor will be transported to the Gary Police Department located at 555 Polk Street and the parent will be contacted and required to retrieve the minor where a citation will be issued to the parent.

The Community Development Department is requesting bids for home rehabilitation work at selected locations.

The rehabilitation work to be performed under the Department’s Home Repair and Emergency Rehab programs will be funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. These programs provide rehabilitation work on the homes of low to moderate income residents. Contractors submitting bids must be licensed general contractors, must have bonding and insurance and must be certified under the U.S. EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule for lead-safe work practices. Copies of licenses, bonding and insurance must be provided.

ALL Bid Packages will be available on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 thru Friday, August 23, 2013; Monday, August 26, 2013 and Tuesday, August 27, 2013 between the hours of 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ONLY. ALL Bid Packages are distributed in the Department of Commerce, 401 Broadway, Suite 300, Gary, Indiana 46402. To receive a Bid Package, you must see Lakia Manley in the Department of Commerce.

Bids will be received up to and including the time for the call for bids at the meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 10:00 AM. The Board of Public Works and Safety meeting is held at Gary City Hall, 401 Broadway, 2nd Floor in the Cleo Wesson Lounge. Bids may be submitted prior to the meeting at the Department of Public Works, 401 Broadway, 3rd Floor Gary, Indiana 46402. For more information, contact Public Works at 219-881-1310. MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!

  • Aug. 23-25 – Festival in the First District, 6119 U.S. Rt. 20 (Old Screaming Wheels Parking Lot), food, fun and entertainment
  • Aug. 23-24 -- King Lear by William Shakespeare - The final two performances will be on Friday, August 23 at 7:30pm and Sunday, August 24 at 7:30pm. All tickets are $10, available at the door, cash only. Call 219-980-6808 or go to IUN.edu/Theatre to reserve seats.
  • Aug. 24 – GPD Gun Buyback Program, 8:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. See flyer for locations
  • Aug. 24 – Playboy Barber Shop and Stylin Studio Back-to-School free cuts and school supplies, 4683 Broadway, 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. Call 219-884-2378 for more details.
  • Aug. 24 – Youth Volunteer Day, 5x5x5 Roosevelt Neighborhood,8:30a.m. – 2:30p.m., Volunteers needed Call (219) 881-4815 to sign up.
  • Aug. 24 – Roosevelt All-Class Reunion Picnic, Lake Etta County Park, 10:00a.m. – 8:00p.m.
  • Aug. 24 – Back-to-School Jump-off, Marquette Park, 11a.m. – 7:00p.m., Call (219) 552-1642 for info.
  • Aug. 24 -- Trinity Academy will host their Back to School Bash / School Supply Give Away, 416 East Ridge Road from 11am to 4pm.
  • Aug. 24 – Fresh County Market 4th Annual Back-to-School Fair, 12:00p.m. – 4:00p.m., 2550 Arthur St.
  • Aug. 24 – Back-to-School Picnic hosted by School Brd Pres. Rosie Washington, Pittman Square Park, 12:00p.m.
  • Aug. 24 – Spirit of God Accelerated Education, Back-to-School Picnic, 12:00p.m., 1010 Roosevelt St.
  • Aug. 24 – “Food for Thought” an evening of solo performance by Devina Stewart, 444 Grill, 444 Lake St. 2:00p.m., tickets $10.
  • Aug. 24 – African-American Achievers 20th Anniversary Celebration, 20 W. Ridge Road, 7p.m. For tickets, call 887-2046.
  • Aug. 28 – “The Dream Continues”, MLK Speech Anniversary, 1p.m. Marshall J. Gardner Center, free.
  • Aug. 29-31 – Michael Jackson Celebration, 2300 Jackson St. Gary, IN
  • Aug. 30 – Breakthrough Workshop – a Discussion on Cultural Differences, 11:00a.m., 839 Broadway, 1st Floor Mtg. Room. Call (219) 886-1111 to RSVP. Cost is $25.
  • Aug. 30 – Caribbean Thriller, 6:30p.m., Marquette Park Pavilion Patio, tickets $35
  • Aug. 31 -- Farmer’s Market, Holy Angel’s Parking Lot, 7th & Tyler St., 10:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
  • Aug. 31 – RailCats Game, Star Trek Night, 6:10p.m., U.S.S. Steelyard, Wright Painting will also be hosting a fundraiser for Gary Animal Control during the game.
  • Sept. 1—RailCats Game, 2:10p.m., U.S.S. Steelyard
  • Sept. 2 – Labor Day (Government offices closed)
  • Sept. 2 -- RailCats Game, 1:10p.m., U.S.S. Steelyard
  • Sept. 5 – Mayor’s Interview on WJOB Radio, 1230 AM, 8:00a.m.
  • Sept. 5- 6 – Indiana Legislative Black Caucus Symposium, Indiana University Northwest
  • Sept. 6 – Drive-In Movies at Marquette Park, Gates open at 6p.m.., movies start at dusk, $10 per car.
  • Sept. 7 – LiveArts Studio: Saturday Art Classes Sept. 7 – Nov. 9 (10 weeks) for ages 8 & up 9:30am-11:00am at 4760 Broadway. Call 219-884-2770 for more details & www.liveartsstudio.org
  • Sept. 7 – Midtown Community Block Party, 12:00p.m. – 5:00p.m., Corner of 24th & Massachusetts St.
  • Sept. 9 – Gary Chamber Luncheon, 12:00p.m., Steel City Buffet, 411 E. 5th Ave., speaker: Christopher White, newly appointed publisher of The Times.
  • Sept. 9 – 3rd District Community Meeting hosted by Councilwoman Mary Brown, Tolleston Pavilion, 5:30p.m.
  • Sept. 10 – LiveArts Studio: Mosaic Classes. Sept. 10 – Nov. 12 (10 weeks) for ages 12 – adult 6:30pm – 8:00pm at 4760 Broadway. Call 219-884-2770 for more details & www.liveartsstudio.org
  • Sept. 11 – LiveArts Studio: Sewing Classes. Sept. 11 – Oct. 9 (5 weeks) for ages 12 – adult 6:00pm – 8:00pm at 4760 Broadway. Call 219-884-2770 for more details & www.liveartsstudio.org
  • Sept. 11 – City of Gary’s September 11th Remembrance Ceremony, 8:00a.m., steps of City Hall
  • Sept. 11 – Blood Drive/Bone Marrow Registry at IUN, 9:30a.m. – 3:30p.m., Moraine Student Center. Register at http://www.redcrossblood.org/make-donation-sponsor, use code word “IUN.” For details, call (219) 980-6769.
  • Sept. 12 – Open Dance Auditions for IU Northwest Dance Company, 7p.m., Dance studio, Savannah Center Rm.237. Call (219) 808-4949 for more information or to reserve your spot.
  • Sept. 12-15 – “Driving Miss Daisy” IU Northwest Theater, 3660 Grant St. Directed by Mark Spencer, 7:30p.m. Th-Sat. and 2:30p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $10. Reservations are accepted and are highly recommended by calling (219) 980-6808 or visiting www.iun.edu/theatre.
  • Sept. 12 - 15 -- Roosevelt H.S. Class of 1963 50th Class Reunion. Contact Mary Elgin, Chair, at (219) 944-0854.
  • Sept. 13 – Horace Mann All Class Reunion Party, Gleason Clubhouse, 9pm – 2a.m., cost $10
  • Sept. 14 – Neighborhood Stabilization Program Open House, 11:00a.m. – 2:-00p.m. Tour 3 homes for sale!
  • Sept. 14 -- Farmer’s Market, Holy Angel’s Parking Lot, 7th & Tyler St., 10:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
  • Sept. 14 – Roosevelt Class of 63 “Golden 50th Reunion”, 5:30p.m., Majestic Star Hotel Ballroom
  • Sept. 14 – Down Home Gospel Night, New Shiloh M.B. Church, 7p.m., 1727 W. 15th Ave, tickets call (219) 884-4402.
  • Sept. 14 – 15 – Horace Mann All Alumni Weekend, Dance at Gen. Ctr. / Picnic at Horace Mann Track
  • Sept. 18 – “How to Choose and Keep a Checking Account” Workshop by Centier Bank, 1:00p.m., 839 Broadway. See flyer. Sept. 20-22 -- Roosevelt Class of 68 will host its 45th class reunion, contact Milton Mathis at 219 682-8343 for info
  • Sept. 21 – GCSC Back to School Parade
  • Sept. 22 – Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Hidden Lake Park, 12:30p.m. For more info, call 800-272-3900.
  • Sept. 23-25 – Christ Baptist Fall Revival, 7:00p.m., 4700 E. 7th Avenue
  • Sept. 27 – Urban League of NWI, Scholarship Fair, Genesis Convention Center
  • Sept. 27 – Howard Hewett Concert, Genesis Convention Center
  • Sept. 28 – Man College event, 9:00a.m., 2350 Jefferson St.
  • Sept. 28 -- Gary Historical and Cultural Society, Inc. announces that on September 28 at Westside H.S. at 7:00 PM, ANGELA WINBUSH, the famed multi-platinum recording artist, will appear in a concert to benefit the new Gary Historical Museum in "Gateway Park", 4th and Broadway. Tickets are $30. Call (219) 808-9312 for tickets or sponsorship levels.
  • Oct. 5 – Community HealthNet’s 15th Annual Breast Cancer Walk, Marquette Park
  • Oct. 18 – Edgewater Systems for Balanced Living 12th Annual Ambassador’s Ball
  • Oct. 18 -20 -- Gary International Black Film Festival
  • Oct. 19 -- Miller Garden Club Bulbs and Brats Event; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm) Buy bulbs, eat brats and listen to bluegrass at the Aquatorium.
  • Oct. 23 – LiveArts Studio: Beginner’s Painting Classes. Oct. 23 – Nov. 20 (5 weeks) for ages 12 – adult 6:00pm – 8:00pm at 4760 Broadway. Call 219-884-2770 for more details & www.liveartsstudio.org
  • Oct. 26 – Methodist Hospitals Foundation Founders Society Ball; RailCats Stadium
  • Oct. 27 – Dunes Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K at Marquette Park. For info visit www.dunesmarathon.com
  • Oct. 30 – Stage production of “Dracula” at IU Northwest. Call (219) 981-4358 for info.
  • Oct. 31 – LiveArts Studio: Halloween Art Party. 4:30pm-7:30pm for ages 8 and up. Free but RSVP required. At 4760 Broadway. Call 219-884-2770 for details & visit www.liveartsstudio.org
  • Nov. 9 -- "Dr. MLK, Jr. National Holiday at 30" Ecumenical Service, First AME Church, 2045 Massachusetts Street, at 12 noon.
  • Nov. 29-30 – CN Lakeshore Basketball Classic, Genesis Convention Center. Call Gary Chamber of Commerce for details.
  • Dec. 7 – LiveArts Studio: KUUMBA Holiday make & take. 10:00am – 2:00pm ages 3 & up. Free. At 4760 Broadway. Call 219-884-2770 for details & www.liveartsstudio.org
  • Dec. 13 – Mary Mary Concert, West Side Theater Guild
  • Dec. 14 – LiveArts Studio: KUUMBA Holiday make & take. 10:00am – 2:00pm ages 3 & up. Free. At 4760 Broadway. Call 219-884-2770 for details & www.liveartsstudio.org

The community is invited to enjoy fresh produce and other vendors at the Farmer’s Market every Sunday 10a.m.-3p.m., at Lake Street and Rt. 12, (Miller Area) Gary, Indiana through Sept. 29th. Interested vendors can email Market@millerbeacharts.org or call 219-678-0288.