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May 10 – May 24, 2014
Please spread the word about the following events taking place next week in the Steel City. The City of Gary has a
Facebook page! Please friend us using keyword: Team Gary Indiana and follow us on Twitter @TeamGaryIndiana.
Updates can also be found on the City of Gary’s website at www.gary.in.us., where you can also download the City of
Gary 311 app!
May 9
COFFY Youth Violence Prevention Conference
8:00a.m.
The COFFY Youth Violence Prevention Conference will be held Friday, May 9 on the campus of Indiana University Northwest
in the Savannah Center, 3400 Broadway from 8am – 3pm. For more information, call Jerome Flagg at (219) 883-4131 ext.
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May 9
Pizza and Sushi Party at the Aquatorium
5:30p.m.
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There will be a Pizza and Sushi Party at the Aquatorium in Marquette Park on Friday, May 9 from 5:30p.m. – 7p.m. Tickets
may be purchased at the door for $25.
May 10
5x5x5 Neighborhood Revitalization Clean-up
9:00a.m.
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The next 5x5x5 Clean-up Project will take place in the Brunswick area of the city. It will cover 3 Ave – 9 Ave, Clark Rd. to
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Burr St. A community clean-up will take place this Saturday, May 10 from 9a.m. – 1p.m. Volunteers are needed to help! If
you are interested, please contact Anika Johnson via email at [email protected] or by calling (219) 881-4815. You are
welcome to bring your own clean up tools but gloves, bags and refreshments will be provided. See flyer below.
May 10
Walk for Peace on Our Streets
9:30a.m.
The "Walk for Peace on Our Streets" & Anti-Violence Rally will take place Saturday, May 10 at 9:30a.m. The walk will start at
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Tolleston Park, 15 & Ellsworth and will conclude at Mt. Zion AME Church, 1765 Tyler Street. For more information, contact
Rev. Theresa Bibbs (Pastor) at 219-512-2712. See flyer below.
May 10
Live Boldly 2 Fashion Show Extravaganza
10:00a.m.
The Live Boldly 2 Fashion Show Extravaganza will take place Saturday, May 10 at 10a.m. at the Railcats Stadium. Advance
tickets are $15. There will be vendors onsite. See flyer below for more details.
May 10
Mother’s Day Stop the Violence March & Rally
10:00a.m.
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The 7 annual Mother’s Day Stop the Violence Rally will take place Saturday, May 10 at 10:30a.m. Marchers will gather in
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the Christ Temple parking lot at 42 and Broadway and will march to Gleason Park on 34 and Jefferson. See flyer below
for details.
May 10
Spring Bazaar
12:00p.m.
The Miller Beach Arts and Creative District will host a Spring Bazaar Sat. May 10 from 12pm – 6pm at the Marshall J.
Gardner Arts Center, 540 S. Lake St. There will be a host of vendors and food. See flyer below for details.
May 10
Panel Discussion: Arts and the Black Child
4:00p.m.
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There will be a panel discussion titled “Arts and the Black Child” held at Trinity United Church, 1276 W. 20 Avenue from
4pm – 6pm. The community Is welcome. See flyer below for details.
May 11
Mother’s Day Buffet at the Genesis Center
12:00p.m.
The annual Mother’s Day Buffet will take place Sunday, May 11 at the Genesis Convention Center from 12:00p.m. –
4:00p.m. The cost for adults is $20 and $12 for children ages 4-12. Children 3 and under are FREE! Reservations are required
by calling (219) 882-5505. See flyer below for the full menu.
May 11
Read to the Children
9:30a.m.
The Elka Child Education Center will host a “Read to the Children” Day beginning at 9:30a.m. at 1953 Georgia St. See flyer
below.
May 12
Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
11:30a.m.
The Gary Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon will be held Monday, May 12 at 11:30a.m. at Majestic South Shore
Events Center. Tickets are $20 in advance and $22 at the door. Call (219) 885-7407 to make a reservation. The Guest
speaker is James H. Hartung, Managing Director of Port Development Solutions LLC and former Port Director at Burns
International Harbor.
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May 12
3 District Community Meeting
5:30p.m.
The Third District Community Organization meeting will take place Monday, May 12 and will be hosted by Councilwoman
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Mary Brown at 5:30p.m. Tolleston Pavilion, 1701 Ellsworth Place. Residents of the 3 District are invited to come express
their views.
May 13
Mayor on WJOB Radio
8:00a.m.
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Mayor Freeman-Wilson will appears on WJOB, 1230AM Tuesday, May 13 at 8:00a.m. She will discuss updates about the
city and will take calls from listeners.
May 13
Grandparents Support Group Meeting
5:00p.m.
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There will be a Grandparents Support Group Meeting Tuesday, May 13 at First AME Church, 2045 Mass. St. at 5:00p.m.
See flyer below.
May 13
Special Council Meeting
6:00p.m.
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The Gary Common Council will meet Tuesday, May 13 at 6pm in the Council Chambers at Gary City Hall. (Special date due
to Election Day on May 6)
May 14
Field Trip to Motown the Musical
12:15p.m.
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The Froebel Alumni Park Committee Field Trip to Motown the Musical in Chicago will take place Wednesday, May 14 . The
bus leaves the Village Parking lot at 12:15p.m. Tickets are $65, which includes transportation. Call Dr. Vernon Smith at
(219) 805-6040 for information. See flyer below.
May 15
IUN Commencement Exercises
4:00p.m.
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Indiana University Northwest will host its 48 Annual Commencement beginning at 4 p.m. at the Genesis Center, located at
5th Avenue and Broadway in Gary.
May 16
Gary Civic Symphony’s Children’s Concert
9:00a.m.
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The Gary Civic Symphony Orchestra will host its annual Children’s Concern at West Side High School, 9 Avenue and Gerry
St. at 9:00a.m. The public is welcome.
May 17
National Kids to Park Day
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Saturday May 17 is National Kids to Park Day. Residents are encouraged to take your children to one of Gary’s many
beautiful parks.
May 17
Brother’s Keeper Walk-a-thon
7:00a.m.
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The Brother’s Keeper 5 Annual Walk Fun/Run Walk-a-thon will take place Saturday, May 17 at Froebel Park, 15 &
Madison. Registration starts at 7am, and the walk begins at 8am. Call (219)882-4459 for details.
May 17
Methodist Community Health Fair
9:00a.m.
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The Methodist Hospitals’ Free Spring Community Health Fair will take place Saturday, May 17 from 9am – 12 noon at the
U.S. Steelyard. The community is invited to come out for free screenings and lots of health information. See flyer below.
May 17
Miller Garden Club Plant/Bake Sale
9:00a.m.
The Miller Garden Club will host a plant/bake sale Saturday, May 17 at the Aquatorium in Marquette Park from 9am –
12pm.
May 17
Christ Baptist Women’s Day Weekend
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Christ Baptist will host its Annual Women’s Day Weekend May 17-18 at 4700 E. 7 Ave. See flyer below for a detailed
schedule.
May 17
St. John to Feed the Hungry
2:00p.m.
The St. John Spiritual church will be feeding the homeless on May 17, 2014 from 2pm to 5pm at 1921 W. 45th Ave, Gary, IN
46410. Everyone is welcome to receive a hot meal.
May 19
Human Relations Committee Mtg
5:00p.m.
The City of Gary human Relations Committee Meeting will be held Monday, May 19 at 5:00p.m. at 839 Broadway, Suite
S107.
May 20
Gary Common Council Meeting
6:00p.m.
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The Gary Common Council Meeting will be held Tuesday, May 20 at 6:00p.m. in the Council Chambers at Gary City Hall,
401 Broadway.
May 22
Hope to Hunger Luncheon
11:30a.m.
There will be a Hope to Hunger luncheon hosted by the Food Bank of NWI Thursday, May 22 at 11:30a.m. at Majestic Star
Casino South Shore Center. Admission is $25. See flyer below for details.
May 22
RailCats Opening Day
7:10p.m.
The Gary South Shore RailCats Opening Day is Thursday, May 22 at U.S. Steelyard at 7:10p.m. vs. the Wichita
Wingnuts. Season Tickets, Mini-plans, and Flex ticket packages are on sale now for the 2014 season. For more information
or to buy tickets call the RailCats at 219.882.2255 and ask to speak with one the ticket specialists or visit
www.railcatsbaseball.com.
May 23
IPI Cultural Competence Workshop
11:00a.m.
The Cultural Competence Workshop sponsored by the Indiana Parenting Institute will be held Friday, May 23 at IUN,
Hawthorn Hall Room 107 at 11:00a.m. See flyer below for more information.
May 23
Angela Winbush Concert
7:00p.m.
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There will be a concert featuring Angela Winbush at Majestic Star Casino on Friday May 23 . There will be two shows at
7pm and 9pm. Tickets are $20 for Key Reward members and $25 gen. admission. Tickets may be purchased at the Majestic
Star Box Office.
May 23-25
Pilgrim Rest M.B. Women’s Retreat
The Pilgrim Rest M.B. Women’s Retreat will take place May 23-25. All women are welcome. The cost is $90. For more
information, call (219) 944-7960.
DID YOU KNOW???
CITY OF GARY TO HOST THREE WALK TEAMS
The City of Gary is hosting team for three different local walks – Brothers’ Keeper (May 17), Lupus Foundation (May 17) and
Sojourner Truth House (June 14). Residents who are interested in joining any of these teams should contact Chelsea
Whittington at (219) 881-1314 or Anika Johnson at (219) 881-5418.
SUMMER CAMPS TO BE HOSTED BY YSB AND GARY PARKS DEPT.
The Youth Services Bureau and Parks sponsored summer camps begin June 16th and end August 1st. An all-boys
camp (Raise the BAR) will be held at Brunswick Park, the GLOW (Girls Leading Our World) camp will take place at Reed Park
and Summer Jam camps will take place at Glen Ryan, Cafe 839, and Ironwood Park. All camps will feature breakfast
provided by the Foodbank of NWI and lunch provided by the YSB and Parks. Summer feeding and activities will also take
place at Pachter Park, Borman Square Park, Buffington Park and Tolleston. For more information contact Cecelia Garmon or
Patricia Covington at (219) 881-5270.
LIFEGUARDS NEEDED THIS SUMMER FOR PARKS DEPARTMENT
The Gary Parks Department is hiring lifeguards for the summer. Those who are interested in applying should call Lori
Peterson-Latham at (219) 886-7099.
GENERAL SERVICES ANNOUNCES TREE REMOVAL PLAN
Warm temperatures are finally here, and the City of Gary General Services Department has begun tree removal. General
Services is only responsible for trees located between the Sidewalk and curb and trees that are located on city-owned lots.
Tree removal occurs when trees are dead, dying, diseased or hazardous that poses a threat to property.
Tree removal will take place from May through September. Mondays and Tuesdays will be designated for tree removal or
trimming. To report a hazardous tree, please call 881-1311 or report it online at gary.in.us.
FREE MULCH AVAILABLE
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Gary residents interested in obtaining free mulch may retrieve it from D&R at 7015 W. 5 Avenue. You must bring your own
bags to obtain the mulch.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!
May 9 – COFFY Youth Violence Prevention Conference, 8am – 3pm, IUN Savannah Center, for more info, call Jerome Flagg
at (219) 883-4131 ext. 11.
May 9 – Pizza Sushi Party at the Aquatorium, 5:30pm – 7pm, Cost is $25. See flyer
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May 10 – Mother’s Day Meet and Greet at Yeshua Beauty Salon, 201 E. 5 Ave., 8am – 6pm See flyer
May 10 – 5x5x5 Neighborhood Revitalization Clean-up Brunswick area. 9am – 1pm Call 881-4815 for details. See flyer.
May 10 -- "Walk for Peace on Our Streets" & Anti-Violence Rally, Walk will start at Tolleston Park and conclude at Mt. Zion
AME Church, 1765 Tyler Street. Contact person: Rev. Theresa Bibbs (Pastor) at 219-512-2712
May 10 – Annual Mother’s Day Stop the Violence March and Rally, Christ Temple Parking lot at 10:30p.m. Public is invited.
See flyer.
May 10 – Live Boldly 2 Fashion Show Extravaganza, 10a.m., Railcats Stadium, see flyer for details.
May 10 – Miller Beach Arts and Creative District Spring Bazaar, 12pm – 6pm, Marshall J. Gardner Arts Center, 540 S. Lake St.
See flyer.
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May 10 – “Arts and the Black Child” a panel discussion, Trinity United Church, 1276 W. 20 Ave., 4pm – 6pm See flyer
May 11 – Mother’s Day Buffet, Genesis Convention Center 12:00p.m. – 4:00p.m., Adults $20, Children 4-12 $12, Children 3
and under FREE! Reservations are required by calling (219) 882-5505. See flyer
May 11 – Miller Baker Café will feature Mother’s Day Brunch and Dinner See flyer or call (219) 427-1446, 555 S. Lake St.
May 11 – Read to the Children, Elka Child Education Center, 1953 Georgia St. See flyer
May 12 – Gary Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon, 11:30a.m., Majestic South Shore Events Center, Tickets are $20
in advance and $22 at the door. Call (219) 885-7407 to make a reservation.
May 12 – Third District Community Organization meeting host by Councilwoman Mary Brown, 5:30p.m. Tolleston Pavilion
May 13 – Mayor Freeman-Wilson appears on WJOB, 1230AM at 8:00a.m.
May 13 – Grandparents Support Group Meeting, 5:00p.m., First AME Church, 2045 Mass. St.
May 13 – Gary Common Council Meeting, 6pm City Hall (Special date due to Election Day on May 6)
May 14 -- Froebel Alumni Park Committee Field Trip to Motown the Musical in Chicago, Bus leaves Village Parking lot at
12:15p.m. Tickets are $65 which includes transportation. Call Vernon Smith (219) 805-6040. See flyer
May 14 – Edgewater’s Stop Bullying Event, 11:30a.m., Call 885-4264 for more information
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May 15 – Indiana University Northwest will host its 48 Annual Commencement beginning at 4 p.m. at the Genesis Center,
located at 5th Avenue and Broadway in Gary.
May 16 – Gary Civic Symphony’s Children’s Concern, West Side High School, 9:00a.m.
May 16 – Gary Prayer Gathering, God First Ministries, 7pm, 1116 Grant St. The public is welcome. See flyer
May 17 – National Kids to Park Day
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May 17 – Brother’s Keeper 5 Annual Walk Fun/Run Walk-a-thon, Froebel Park, 15 & Madison. Registration starts at 7am,
and the walk begins at 8am. Call (219)882-4459 for details.
May 17 – Miller Garden Club Plant/Bake Sale at the Aquatorium in Marquette Park, 9am – 12pm
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May 17-18 – Christ Baptist Church Women’s Day Weekend 4700 E. 7 Ave. See flyer for details
May 17 – Methodist Hospitals’ Free Spring Community Health Fair, 9am – 12 noon, U.S. Steelyard, See flyer
May 17 -- St. John Spiritual church will be feeding the homeless on May 17, 2014 from 2pm to 5pm at 1921 W. 45th Ave,
Gary, IN 46410. Everyone is welcome to receive a hot meal.
May 19 – Human Relations Committee Meeting, 5:00p.m, 839 Broadway, Suite S107
May 20 – Gary Common Council Meeting, 6:00p.m. Gary City Hall, 401 Broadway
May 22 – Hope to Hunger luncheon hosted by the Food Bank of NWI, 11:30a.m., Majestic Star Casino $25 adm. See flyer
May 22 – RailCats Opening Day, U.S. Steelyard, 7:10p.m. Call 882-2255 for tickets. vs. the Wichita Wingnuts. Season Tickets,
Mini-plans, and Flex ticket packages are on sale now for the 2014 season. For more information or to buy tickets call the
RailCats at 219.882.2255 and ask to speak with one of our ticket specialists or visit www.railcatsbaseball.com.
May 23 – Cultural Competence Workshop sponsored by the Indiana Parenting Institute, IUN, Hawthorn Hall Room 107
May 23 – Angela Winbush Concert, Majestic Star Casino, two shows, 7pm and 9pm, $20 for Key Reward members, $25 gen.
admission. Tickets may be purchased at the Majestic Star Box Office.
May 23-25 – Pilgrim Rest M.B. Women’s Retreat, Cost is $90. For more information, call (219) 944-7960.
May 26 – Memorial Day, Government offices closed
May 26 – Memorial Day Parade sponsored by the Gary Patriotic Memorial Association, call Earl Nickolson at (219) 742-8672
for details or to participate.
May 29 – June 8 Gary’s Shakespeare Company presents Romeo and Juliet, 500 S. Lake St.Call (219) 938-4565 for details.
May 31 – Christ Temple Walk-a-thon, 9am, Gleason Park
May 31—Sunset Tiki Torch 5K Race, Marquette Park, visit Cause2compete.com
June 7—Hazardous Waste Collection and Green Awareness, IUN Campus
June 7—Trip to Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cinncinati See Flyer
June 9 – Communal Services Summer Camp and Feeding at Salvation Army, 4800 Harrison St. through August 15 8:00a.m. –
3:30p.m. daily. See flyer.
June 12 – Crisis Center Wine Fest Fundraiser, (219) 938-2727
June 14 – Youth Service Bureau Summer Fest "Block Party for Peace" and Summer Camps Kickoff
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June 14—Sojourner Truth House Walk, 13 & Madison, Each walker is asked to raise $100, visit walkforsth.org.
June 15 -- Youth Service Bureau Summer Youth Employment Program begins
June 15 -- Youth Service Bureau Summer Fest Summer Camps: NASA Ignite Camp, Raise the BAR boys camp, Environmental
Science camp, Sports Exposure camps, Dance camp and more
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June 20 – Doc McKenzie and the Hi-lites, Church of God in Christ 6p.m.,, 5718 W. 9 Ave, Tickets $20 in adv, $25 at the door
June 21 – Special Screening of “Think Like A Man Too” with celebrity guests hosted by the ECIER Foundation, See invite
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June 21 – Broadway Area CDC 1 Annual Bike-a-thon
June 23 -- Asia's Dance Factory Mini Session's for kids 3-6yrs, 9am - 12pm, Mon-Fri., Hudson & Campbell Fitness Center, 455
Mass. St. Registration forms are online! www.asiasdancefactory.com
June 28 – Jazzin’ on the Lagoon, Marquette Park
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June 28 – 10 Annual Clean Water Celebration at Marquette Park
July 4—City of Gary Independence Day Parade, 9:00a.m.
"Pizza-Sushi Party"
at the Aquatorium
Friday, May 9th
5:30-7:00pm
$25
Join your friends and neighbors on a spring gala
featuring pizza from Miller Pizza Company, Flamingo
Pizzeria, and Ono's Pizza plus sushi from Tommy B's in
Valparaiso
Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Celebrate Mom with Brunch or Dinner
at Miller Bakery Cafe
Brunch Menu
11am-3pm
MB Eggs Benedict 2 Poached Eggs Over English Muffin w/ Choice of
Sauteed Spinach & Artichoke Hearts or Maple Smoked Ham, Served
w/Hollandaise & Mango Salsa
Flatiron Steak & Eggs “Butcher’s Cut” Flatiron w/2 Eggs, Hashed
Browns w/Onions & Peppers, Fresh Greens
Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Wrap Scrambled Eggs, Black Beans, Pico De
Gallo, Cheddar, Scallions, Avocado, Chipotle Mayo, Whole Wheat
Wrap
Croissant Open Faced Breakfast Sandwich Scrambled Eggs, Scallions,
Diced Tomatoes, Melted Cheddar w/Sun Dried Tomato Mayo & Greens
French Toast Brioche w/Berries, Maple Syrup and House Made Whipped
Cream
Dinner Features
4-8pm
Surf n’ Turf 4 Oz Filet, 4 Oz South African Lobster Tail w/Drawn
Butter, Garlic Mashed and Veg du Jour
Chili Glazed Grilled Arctic Char w/Sauteed Brown Rice & Vegetable
Medley
Thai Capellini w/Shrimp, Almonds, Veggies, Cilantro, Wasabi, and
Sesame Seeds
Dessert Features
Vanilla Crème Brule w/Raspberry Garnish
Key Lime Pie w/Whipped Cream & Strawberry Garnish
Full Menu Also Available
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GET READY... GET SET...GO.... register NOW at
www.walkforsth.org and join us as we
TAKE STEPS TO END HOMELESSNESS
15th Annual
Get started...
1. Register. Visit
www.walkforsth.org
2. Form a Team. Invite
friends, family and neighbors
to join you in making a
difference in your community!
Forming a team is fun and
makes it easier to raise funds!
SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2014
Sojourner Truth House
410 West 13th Avenue
(13th & Madison Street)
Gary, IN 46407
Check in: 8:00AM
Walk begins:9:00AM
3. Fund raise. Set a goal and
create your own personal
fundraising page! Every
individual walker raising $100
or more will receive an official
2014 Walk for STH
T-shirt!
4. Walk. Celebrate your
fundraising success with your
team members and others
walking for Sojourner Truth
House!