Mark Your Calendars!!! THere is a lot happening in Gary this week and well beyond that! Take a look at all the events listed below and head out to Gary to have some fun!
Aug. 9 – GSD Open House “Clean Water is Everybody’s Business”, 3600 W. 3rd Ave. 10:00a.m. – 2:30p.m. (see flyer)
Aug. 9 – Charter School of the Dunes Grand Opening, 7300 E. Melton Road, 11:00a.m.
Aug. 9 – Book Signing at IUN Savannah Center, “Dreams of Duneland” by Retired Professor Kenneth Schoon, PhD, 4:30p.m. – 6:30p.m.
Aug. 9 – “Food for Thought” an evening of solo performance by Devina Stewart, Live Art Studio, 4760 Broadway, 7:00p.m., tickets $10.
Aug. 9-10 – 2nd Annual NWI Stand down, all veterans, enlisted, spouses and families are invited, 6289 Industrial Highway (near Gary Airport). See flyer for details.
Aug. 10 – Bethel Lutheran Back-to-School Party, 411 N. Montgomery St., 11:00a.m. - 2p.m.
Aug. 10 – Opening Reception for Artist Hannah Barnes, Marshall J. Gardner Art Gallery, 541 S. Lake St., 6:00p.m.
Aug. 10 – Froebel Nostalgia Dance, 9:00p.m., Genesis Convention Center
Aug. 11 – GGAJA presents Jazz in the Park, co-sponsored by the Gary Parks Department, Gateway Park, 4th & Broadway, Gary. Contact Bennie Hargrove at 944-8875 for details.
Aug. 11 – Stop the Violence Event, 1123 Virginia St., 12:00p.m. – 8:00p.m (see flyer)
Aug. 11 – Voices of Love in Concert, 4:00p.m., First AME Church, 2045 Massachusetts St.
Aug. 12 – City of Gary Neighborhood Revitalization Project (5x5x5) starts in the Roosevelt Neighborhood (see flyer)
Aug. 12 – Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon, 12:00p.m., Stadium Grill Buffet, Cost $17
Aug. 12 – Job seeker’s workshop, 9:00a.m. – 1:00p.m., Ivy Tech Community College, 1445 E. 35th Avenue. Reserve your spot by emailing Donnelly_events@donnelly.senate.gov.
Aug. 12 – Councilman Protho, Back-to-School Public Safety Meeting, 5th Ave. Methodist Church, 2600 W. 5th Ave. Gary, IN, 6:00p.m.
Aug. 12 – “A Conversation on Race & Justice” hosted by the Urban League of NWI, 3400 Broadway, IUN Library Conference Room, 6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. (see flyer)
Aug. 13 – Local and Federal Government “Economic Partnership Forum”, 8:30a.m., IUN, Savannah Center
Aug. 13 – “Stop the Violence” Workshop, First AME Church, 5:00p.m., 2045 Mass. St.
Aug. 13 – University Park Community Engagement Meeting, 6:00p.m., Gary Christian Center – Community Center, 3673 Broadway
Aug. 14 – Community HealthNet Salute to Veterans, 1021 W. 5th Avenue, 10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m. (see flyer)
Aug. 15 – AARP Symposium #3 – “Staying Put – How to Live in your Home as Long as Possible”, 9am -12pm at the City Hall, Council Chambers. Food will be provided. Registration required 877-926-8300. (see flyer)
Aug. 15 – “Coffee and Conversation” at Sojourner Truth House, 1pm -3pm. Learn more about the organization. To register, call (219) 885-2282
Aug. 15 – Screening of Neil Drumming’s “Big Words”, 7p.m., Aquatorium in Marquette Park. For tickets, visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/437206
Aug. 16 – 17 -- Gary Historical and Cultural Society Writer’s Conference (see flyer)
Aug. 16 – Holy Men of God Speak, River of Life Church, 609 Madison St. at 6:00p.m. For more info, call 219-944-0593 or 219-949-5831.
Aug. 16 -- King Lear by William Shakespeare - Opening Night performance will take place on Friday, August 16 at 7:30pm at IUN’s Theatre Northwest, 3660 Grant St. Additional performances take place on Saturday, August 17 at 7:30pm; Sunday, August 18 at 2:30pm. 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. 17 – Boys & Girls Club of NWI 5K, Tolleston Middle School Track, 8:00a.m.
Aug. 17 -- Farmer’s Market, Holy Angel’s Parking Lot, 7th & Tyler St., 10:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
Aug. 17 – Power & Light Financial Homebuyer’s Expo, 1351 Lincoln St., 10:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.; call (219) 951-6129
Aug. 17 – “The Butler” Private Movie Premiere & Lunch, 11:00a.m., call 219-663-9715 for details.
Aug. 17 – I Am’s Holiness Church, Love from Above Community Event, 12:00p.m. – 5:00p.m., 720 W. 15th Ave.
Aug. 17 – Artopia arts and crafts will host an event from 12 noon to 5pm at 860 North Lake Street in Gary (Old charter school). For more info, call 219-378-6979.
Aug. 17 – 219 Steppers present a “Steppin in White with a touch of Yellow and Lime” Summer Affair, Genesis Ctr., 8:00p.m. – 2:00a.m. Tickets are $10 adv. and $15 at the door. For more info call (219) 742-2597 or see flyer.
Aug. 18 – Sell your Stuff at the Railcats Game! $25 gets you a spot and you keep all $$$ you make (see flyer)
Aug. 18 – Christ Baptist 32nd Anniversary, 4700 E. 7th Avenue, 10:00a.m. Call (219) 938-5504 for more info.
Aug. 19 – Gary Community School Corp. Back-to-School Convocation, 8:00a.m., West Side Leadership Academy
Aug. 20 – Press Conference – Gary Police Foundation Check Presentation and Youthbuild Grant Announcement, Gary City Hall, 10:30a.m.
Aug. 20 – Back-to-School Hair cut Promo, Milan’s Barbershop, 3637 Grant St. 8a.m. – 8p.m.
Aug. 21 – First Day of School – Gary Community School Corporation
Aug. 21 – Gary First Career Fair sponsored by Majestic Star Casino, 10a.m. – 2:00p.m., Genesis Ctr. (see flyer)
Aug. 23-25 – Festival in the First District, 6119 U.S.Rt. 20 (Old Screaming Wheels Parking Lot), food, fun and entertainment
Aug. 24 – GPD Gun Buyback Program, 8:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. See flyer for locations
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. (see flyer)
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 – Back-to-School Picnic hosted by School Brd Pres. Rosie Washington, Pittman Square Park, 12:00p.m.
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 – 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. 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. 27 – Mayor’s Interview on WLTH Radio, 1370 AM, 8:00a.m.
Aug. 29-30 – Michael Jackson Celebration, 2300 Jackson St. Gary, IN
Aug. 31 -- Farmer’s Market, Holy Angel’s Parking Lot, 7th & Tyler St., 10:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
Sept. 5 – Mayor’s Interview on WJOB Radio, 1230 AM, 8:00a.m.
Sept. 11 – City of Gary’s September 11th Remembrance Ceremony, 9:00a.m., steps of City Hall
Sept. 12 - 15 -- Roosevelt H.S. Class of 1963 50th Class Reunion. Contact Mary Elgin, Chair, at (219) 944-0854.
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. 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. 27 – Urban League of NWI, Scholarship Fair, Genesis Convention Center
Sept. 27 – Howard Hewett Concert, Genesis Convention Center
Oct. 12 – Community HealthNet’s 15th Annual Breast Cancer Walk, Marquette Park
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. 26 – Methodist Hospitals Foundation Founders Society Ball; RailCats Stadium
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
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.