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🌱 Patch AM: Tech Tuesday and 11 more events
Coming up: Open House (For Parents) on the Merrillville Patch calendar
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Coming up on the calendar:
- Tech Tuesday at Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
- Open House (For Parents) at Crown Point High School
- Jackson St Block Party at Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
- Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
📸 Around Merrillville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Merrillville
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- Tech Tuesday
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch Gary, IN 46407
10:00 am - Open House (For Parents)
Crown Point High School CPHS
6:00 pm - Jackson St Block Party
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch Gary, IN 46407
11:00 am - Tech Tuesday
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch Gary, IN 46407
11:00 am
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
Saturday August 29
Tuesday September 1
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Historic Preservation Meeting →
Crown Point, IN Calendar, 101 N. East St., Crown Point
4:00 pm - Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting →
Crown Point, IN Calendar, 101 N. East St., Crown Point
5:30 pm - Plan Commission Meeting →
Crown Point, IN Calendar, 101 N. East St., Crown Point
7:00 pm - Car Cruise →
Crown Point, IN Calendar, 183 S. West St., Crown Point
4:00 pm - Hobart Sanitary District →
Hobart, IN Calendar Hobart, IN 46342
5:00 pm - Open House (For Parents)
Crown Point High School CPHS
6:00 pm - You Should Be Dancing →
Art Theater, 230 Main St, Hobart
7:00 pm - Farmers Market →
Crown Point, IN Calendar, 183 S. West St., Crown Point
8:00 am
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- After 11 day without power.
My power finally came back on late last night. Praise God ! Today will be dedicated to clean up And disinfecting my house. (Nextdoor Glen Park) - Anyone know a reputable licensed company that can repair basement.
I need drywall replaced, and painted,mold restoration, new flooring. (Nextdoor Broadway/Delaware)
- Gap posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Crossings At Hobart in Merrillville. Apply here.
- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Merrillville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merrillville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hobart
- This Red Barn-Style Indiana Bakery Draws Pilgrimages For Just One Slice Of Apple Pie (myfamilytravels.com)
- World Central Kitchen reaches out to Northwest Indiana chef for relief effort (chicagotribune.com)
- Gary storm victims fill generators at a gas station, watch DVDs in their car, eat hot lunch at a school (wbez.org)
Crown Point
- New Leash on Life seeks rezoning for future Crown Point animal shelter, clinic (chicagotribune.com)
- Friday Night Lights Return: 15 Headlines From a Wild Opening Weekend of Indiana High School Football (hoosierenquirer.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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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