🌱 Patch AM: Why state analysts think Hobart can capture the 4A sectional crown

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In today's newsletter:

• Why state analysts think Hobart can capture the 4A sectional crown

Also on today's calendar: Craft & Farmer's Market and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 78, low: 63.
• Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• IHSAA football preview: 4A predictions, top players in Indy-area, what coaches said (bluewaterhealthyliving.com) — Hobart football fans get a small but important nod here: the statewide Class 4A preview predicts the Brickies to win Sectional 17 this fall. The rest of the piece focuses on detailed breakdowns of Indianapolis-area 4A teams, key returning players, and coaches' expectations across several sectionals.
   

📸 Around Hobart

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hobart

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• Craft & Farmer's Market →
  Apple Blossom Trails, 5507 US-231, Crown Point
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday August 22
• Powerman 5000 →
  Art Theater, 230 Main St, Hobart
  6:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Strut Your Stuff!(Click here for tickets)On Sale $39.99 →
  Tavern on the Lake, 200 Main St, Hobart
  6:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Hobart Sanitary District →
  Hobart, IN Calendar Hobart, IN 46342
  5:00 pm
Friday August 28
• You Should Be Dancing →
  Art Theater, 230 Main St, Hobart
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• AZRAEL FEST (Special Education Fundraiser) →
  Art Theater, 230 Main St, Hobart
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• Secondary Open House
  Gary Community School Corp Gary, IN 46402
  3:30 pm
• School Board Meeting
  Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch 1800 E 35th Ave, Gary, IN 46409, USA
  3:30 pm
• Mobile Market
  Portage Township Schools Portage High School - Door G
  4:00 pm
• Cardio Drumming →
  Portage, IN Calendar, 2100 Willowcreek Road, Portage
  5:30 pm
• NAMI Connection Peer Support Group- Highland IN →
  The Green Witch Cafe, 2845 Highway Ave, Highland
  6:00 pm
• Echoes of Pompeii | Pink Floyd Tribute →
  Wicker Memorial Park, 8554 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland
  7:30 pm
Friday August 21
• 2026 HPD POST Team Golf Outing →
  Wicker Park, Ridge Rd, Highland
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Daifuku America Corporation posted a job opening for External 1st Shift Shipping Manager - (6:00am-2:30pm) in Hobart. Apply here.
• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Hobart. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hobart here.

🗞 Nearby News

Merrillville

• Andrean High School welcomes students back despite storm damage (wgntv.com)
• Standing With Our Neighbors: Legacy Foundation Mobilizes Major Relief Fund After Severe Storms (lakeshorepublicmedia.org)
• Meeder Advisory Services Inc. Invests $1.99 Million in NiSource, Inc $NI (marketbeat.com)

Gary

• My Country - Where to Watch and Stream (tvguide.com)

Ok Hobart! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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