BRUNCHIN’ ON BROADWAY RETURNS SATURDAY
Brunchin’ on Broadway returns from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, September 26, bringing together locally owned restaurants and businesses along Gary’s historic Broadway corridor, from 5th Avenue to 45th Avenue, for an afternoon of music, murals, meals and community. Participating businesses include J’s Breakfast Club/J’s Supper Club, D&K Soul Food, Nephew’s, Steel & Spice, Divalicious Desserts, Paige & Charlie’s, Kings Wings & Thingz, Phamily Den, and Treecey’s Health Blends, with project management support from Invite Good.
FARM BUREAU HOSTING MEETING ON PROPERTY TAX CHANGES
Lake County Farm Bureau, Inc. will host a free, public information meeting at 7 p.m. on Sept. 30 to help Lake County residents better understand Indiana’s Senate Enrolled Act 1 (SEA 1) and its impact on property taxes and locally funded services. The meeting will take place at the Tri-Creek District Administration Office, 2055 E. Commercial Ave., Lowell. The public is encouraged to attend. SEA 1 made significant changes to Indiana’s property tax system. For homeowners, farmers and business owners, those changes can affect more than an individual tax bill; they also influence the property tax revenue available to schools, libraries, fire protection and other local taxing units. The presentation will address how SEA 1 changed Indiana’s property tax structure, how personal and real property taxes are affected, what the changes mean for locally funded entities and what Indiana Farm Bureau anticipates may receive attention during future legislative sessions. Following Hoff’s presentation, Dr. Andy Anderson, superintendent of Tri-Creek School Corp., will be available to answer questions about how the property tax changes have affected Tri-Creek Schools. The discussion comes as Tri-Creek voters prepare to consider an operating referendum during the Nov. 3 general election. Lake County Farm Bureau emphasizes that the Sept. 30 meeting is strictly educational and informational and is not intended to promote, oppose or influence the outcome of the Tri-Creek Schools referendum. More information can be found on the website lcfbin.org/sea-1-property-taxes-free-info-meeting-sept-30-lcfb/ or by emailing [email protected] or [email protected].
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GARY GARD WELLNESS EVENT AT GATEWAY PARK
Gary Advocates for Responsible Development will host GARD Your Health: A Community Wellness Festival from noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 3 at Gateway Park, 399 Broadway, Gary. The free, outdoor event will bring together health, environmental and wellness organizations for an afternoon of education, entertainment and community engagement. Festival attendees will have the opportunity to connect with vendors representing a variety of environmental, health and wellness sectors. The event also will feature live musical performances by Gary native Keith Jackson and Chicago-based band Funkadesi, as well as face painting and family-friendly activities for attendees of all ages. In addition to learning about ways to improve their health and well-being, participants will have the opportunity to learn about environmental initiatives and community-driven projects focused on the revitalization and greening of Gary’s industrial lakefront. For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, contact [email protected].
MASTER GARDENERS OFFER PROGRAM WITH WAYNE GRUBER
Join the Lake County Master Gardeners and Wayne Gruber from Niemeyer Landscape Supply as he presents “Beyond the First Frost” at 6 p.m. on Oct. 5 at Purdue Extension – Lake County, 2293 Main St., Crown Point. A popular local gardening expert, Gruber will help participants discover how to keep their landscape interesting long after summer flowers fade. He’ll share trees, shrubs, grasses, perennials and evergreens for fall planting and explore options for adding color, texture, berries, bark and seedheads that bring beauty to the garden well beyond summer. This program is free and open to the public. Go to www.lakecountymastergardeners.org/education to reserve a space.
VALPARAISO HOLDING TREE PLANTING EVENTS
The city of Valparaiso invites residents to participate in two neighborhood tree planting events this fall. The plantings, planned and organized by residents of the Jessee-Pifer and Jefferson Park neighborhoods, are funded through the city’s Neighborhood Improvement Grant program. Together, the projects will add approximately 50 new trees to neighborhood streets and public spaces. The Jefferson Park Neighborhood Tree Planting Event will take place at 10 a.m. Oct. 3, gathering at 200 East Park. Supported by a $3,000 Neighborhood Improvement Grant, the project will result in the planting of 19 to 22 trees. The Jessee-Pifer Neighborhood Tree Planting Event will take place at 10 a.m. Oct. 10, gathering at Jessee-Pifer Park, 400 Elmhurst Ave. Supported by a $5,000 Neighborhood Improvement Grant, 28 to 32 trees will be planted throughout the neighborhood. Jessee-Pifer’s planting is particularly significant as the neighborhood continues its long-term commitment to replacing trees. During the past decade, approximately 117 trees have been lost in the neighborhood, while more than 100 have been replanted. This fall’s planting will help fill many of the remaining available locations for medium- and large-species trees on city-owned property. Neighborhood residents will play an important role in the long-term success of the projects, with many residents agreeing to water newly planted trees in the public right-of-way during their first two growing seasons. Learn more on the Community Engagement page on the city of Valparaiso website, www.ci.valparaiso.in.us.
FRANCISCAN MICHIGAN CITY HOSTS FREE BABY SHOWER
Franciscan Health Michigan City will host a free “Way to Grow” baby shower for expectant families and new parents from 10 a.m. to Noon Oct. 3 at Franciscan Health Michigan City, 3500 Franciscan Way in the Maria Theresia Conference Room across from the cafeteria on the first floor. Information and education on car seat safety, prenatal care, safe sleep, breastfeeding and community resources will be offered along with tours of the Family Birth Center, a breakfast buffet, yoga/relaxation sessions, information on centering in pregnancy and giveaways. Attendees will have the opportunity to win a Doona stroller and a Jeep stroller wagon. The event is free, but registration is required. Registration can be found at www.franciscanhealth.org/community/classes-supportgroups-events/franciscan-health-baby-shower-michigan-city-20261003t100000 or by calling 1-800-931-3322.