CROWN POINT
CrossPoint Church: 214 S. Court St. — CrossPoint Church is partnering with By The Hand to collect new backpacks to help students as they prepare for the upcoming school year. Those interested can drop off their donations in the collection box by the front doors through Aug. 9. For more information, call 219-662-2211.
St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church: 101 W. Burrell Dr. — St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church will have a Women’s Prayer & Purpose Night from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month. The event is open to women of all ages. For More information, call 219-663-2201.
HAMMOND
Hyde Park United Methodist Church: 6348 Harrison Ave. — Hyde Park United Methodist Church will have a “The Table — Dinner with a Side of Church” event every Tuesday at 6 p.m. with the next dinner on Aug. 4. Attendees can expect dinner and a short minute message to nourish the soul. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1343687964289255/1343688050955913/?active_tab=about.
MERRILLVILLE
St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church Hall: 8700 Taft St. — St. Elijah will have SerbFest 2026 11 a.m. to midnight Aug. 8 and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 9. The fest will feature music, traditional Serbian foods, live music, a bounce house and more. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/8700-taft-st-merrillville-in-united-states-indiana-46410/serbfest-2026/1006147125576162/.
MICHIGAN CITY
First Presbyterian Church: 121 W. 9th St. — The Michigan City Chamber music festival will have a concert First Presbyterian Church 7 p.m. Aug. 8. The performance features musicians as soloists, performing concerts by Tchaikovsky, Ravel, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, and more. For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/first-presbyterian-church-of-michigan-city/mccmf-25th-anniversary-opening-night-free/1301975861862477/.
Washington Park Bandstand: 114 Lake Shore Dr. — There will be a Faith & Fam Fest at Washington Park Bandstand from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 8. The event will feature faith, family and community. To reserve a spot, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/faith-fam-fest-registration-1985287586614.
Dunes Inn Hotel: 3934 Frontage Road — Good Grace Ministries and Beyond the Church Walls Ministry will have a back-to-school backpack bash from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 1 to give away backpacks and dinners to those in need. Those interested will receive a hot meal, prayer and fellowship, and free school supplies. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/dunes-inn-hotel-3934-frontage-road-michigan-city/back-to-school-backpack-bash/2045343349388012/.
PORTAGE
New Life Church of God: 2780 Russell St. — Children ages 3 to 11 are invited to attend New Life Church of God for three nights of fun, games, music and more. The VBS will be from August 4 through August 6. For more information, visit www.myvbs.org/portagenewlifevbs.
VALPARAISO
Porter County Expo Center: 215 E. Division Rd. — The Diocese of Gary is holding its Emmaus missionary discipleship conference on Aug. 22. To register by Aug. 14, visit https://dioceseofgary.jotform.com/252044460687156.
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