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Make time for Photo Club on the Merrillville Patch calendar
Hey there, Merrillville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How to join the Ogden Dunes golf outing in Merrillville
- Where Merrillville football stands in this week's state rankings
Also on today's calendar: Hispanic Heritage Craft and Vendor Market at Southlake Mall and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 64.
- Thursday: Sunny, nice and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Join Your Neighbors at the Annual Ogden Dunes Golf Outing on September 20th! (in.gov) — Merrillville residents can head to Innsbrook Country Club on Sunday, September 20, for the 2nd Annual Ogden Dunes Golf Outing, with lunch at 1 p.m. and a 2 p.m. shotgun start. The $100-per-player fundraiser supports the Ogden Dunes Reggae Party and welcomes both experienced golfers and casual players, even if you don't have a full foursome. 
• New No. 1 team again in Class 4A in USA TODAY Network Indiana high school football poll (indystar.com) — Merrillville's high school football team has dropped out of the latest USA TODAY Network Indiana Class 4A top 10 but still received votes in this week's poll. The statewide rankings highlight shifting power among Indiana programs as teams enter Week 4 of the season.
📸 Around Merrillville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Merrillville
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★ Featured events ★
- Photo Club →
Turkey Creek Golf Course, 6400 Harrison Street, Merrillville
6:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
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Other local events
- North Central Indiana Community Care Fair
Gillespie Conference Center, 53995 SR-933, South Bend
10:00 am - Car Seat Safety and Chat & Crafts →
Merrillville Lobby, 6091 Broadway, Merrillville
11:00 am - Dreams & Visions Gathering 2026 →
100 W 79th Ave, Merrillville - Sewing Soiree →
7805 West Taft Street, Merrillville - Royal Lunch Adventure →
Room Qui, 61 West 78th Avenue, Merrillville - Princess Tea Party →
Merrillville Florist and Tea Room, 7005 Madison Street, Merrillville - Chicago Bears Watch Party at Karma Cigar Bar →
Karma Cigar Bar, 850 81st Avenue, Merrillville - Elementary Open House (rescheduled)
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch Gary, IN 46407
2:30 pm - 9/15 - Merrillville, IN - Autumn in Normandy →
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 2120 Southlake Mall, Merrillville - Hispanic Heritage Craft and Vendor Market at Southlake Mall →
2109 Southlake Mall, Merrillville
10:00 am
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Saturday September 19
📣 Merrillville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Car Cruise →
Bulldog Park, 183 S. West St., Crown Point
4:00 pm - Redevelopment Commission Meeting →
City Council Chambers, 101 N. East St., Crown Point
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate, Full Time - Crossings At Hobart in Merrillville. Apply here.
- Culver's Restaurant posted a job opening for Crew Member in Merrillville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merrillville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Crown Point
- Book Child Care Services in Crown Point, IN with Myah B. from $15/hr (care.com)
- JP Lynch inspired by Phil Mickelson's 2007 shot to win Junior Players (jacksonville.com)
- 5 Most Historically Accurate Mafia Movies, Ranked (looper.com)
Schererville
- Post Nanny Jobs for Schererville Students (uloop.com)
- Settlement requires Meta to check young users' ages. How will that work? (nwitimes.com)
- A summer of recalls exposes holes in the nation's food safety net (nwitimes.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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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