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π± Patch AM: Hispanic Heritage Craft and Vendor Market at Southlake Mall and 11 more events
You won't want to miss Influential Women Awards on the Merrillville Patch calendar

Good morning Merrillville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Influential Women Awards
- 9/15 - Merrillville, IN - Autumn in Normandy at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
- Viva Mexico! at La Loteria
... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Beautiful with periods of sun, with a high of 75 and low of 63 degrees.
- Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 85, low: 65.
- Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 67 degrees.
📸 Around Merrillville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Merrillville
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★ Featured events ★
- Influential Women Awards →
Avalon Manor Banquet Center, 3550 E Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville
4:30 pm
Thursday September 24
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Other local events
- 9/15 - Merrillville, IN - Autumn in Normandy →
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 2120 Southlake Mall, Merrillville - Viva Mexico! →
La Loteria, 540 E 81st St., Merrillville
6:00 pm - Hispanic Heritage Craft and Vendor Market at Southlake Mall →
2109 Southlake Mall, Merrillville
10:00 am - Prostate Screenings →
Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus, Pavilion B, 200 East 89th Avenue, Merrillville
4:30 pm - Kingdom Image Bearers Conference →
Advancing Christ's Kingdom Global Ministries, 6220 Broadway, Merrillville - Fall in Love with a Rescue →
PetSmart - Merrillville, 2881 E. U.S. Hwy 30, Merrillville
11:00 am - Region 1 Event →
Merrillville IN
6:00 pm - Bluey and bingo friendship fall breakfast →
Family Life Center, 7950 Marshall Street, Merrillville
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Saturday September 19
Wednesday September 23
Friday September 25
Sunday September 27
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
📣 Merrillville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Park Board →
Hobart, IN Calendar Hobart, IN 46342
6:00 pm - Scouting Board →
Hobart, IN Calendar, 380 S. Ash St., Hobart
3:30 pm - Car Cruise →
Bulldog Park, 183 S. West St., Crown Point
4:00 pm - ALTAN →
The Art Theater, 230 Main St., Hobart
8:00 pm
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Merrillville. Apply here.
- Spencer Gifts, LLC posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Spirit in Hobart. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merrillville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hobart
- Purdue Northwest volleyball drops GLIAC opener to Northern Michigan (nwitimes.com)
Crown Point
- Snap judgments from Week 4: Brownsburg dominance, Park Tudor wild win and more (bluewaterhealthyliving.com)
Schererville
- Palm Beach Obituaries-September 13, 2026 (bocaratontribune.com)
Ok Merrillville! 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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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