Indiana Dunes State Park will celebrate the 90th anniversary Saturday of the day that then-Indiana Gov. Edward Jackson paid $32,000 for the 107 acres ...
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The Miller Beach Arts & Creative District was inducted into The Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana last night, for our efforts of using art as a catalyst in the regeneration of our community with the hope to improve the local economy, attracting new investments and businesses, providing unique educational and entertainment opportunities, and improving the livability of the neighborhood. Since the district’s inception in 2011, 14 new businesses have opened, property values have increased, and the quality of life has improved. \"The MBACD is creating a dynamic hub of creative cultural and economic development as a vital part of Gary\", said nominator O’Merrial Butchee.
There were lots of great initiatives started by some awesome people in the room. We are honored to be amongst them. Thanks to our spectacular team of volunteers, collaborators and supporters for making it all happen!
Education & Youth
Our Miller Spotlight Education/Child and Youth Programming Action Group met for the the 5th time tonight to discuss how to better promote the different options available to parents/ guardians in our area. Thanks Marq Park UMC for hosting! Stay tuned for upcoming info on their fab, fun Early Action Grant. They will be looking for volunteers for on Friday 10/30/15 from 3-8pm. If you want to participate contact [email protected]
Entertainment
Be sure to check out the Indiana Dunes Film Festival next weekend! November 4-6. The festival spans several locations. See the schedule for full info!
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Environmental Recreation
Join in the celebration of Earth Day, the National Park Service Centennial and the 50th anniversary of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore at the annual Green Gary on Saturday, April 23, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This fun, family-friendly event takes place at the national lakeshore’s Paul H. Douglas Center and is presented in partnership with over 20 organizations including the Gary Park Department and the Gary Department of Green Urbanism. #npscentennial #findyourpark jm
www.nps.gov/indu/learn/news/green-gary-2016.htm
Green Gary Celebration at National Lakeshore - 2016...
Healthcare
Medicaid expansion helping to cover thousands in NWI
Nashanta Robinson, an office manager from Gary, had been paying about a third of her salary for her and her husband, Earl, to have health insurance....
Miller Spotlight
Our Miller Spotlight Education/Child and Youth Programming Action Group met for the the 5th time tonight to discuss how to better promote the different options available to parents/ guardians in our area. Thanks Marq Park UMC for hosting! Stay tuned for upcoming info on their fab, fun Early Action Grant. They will be looking for volunteers for on Friday 10/30/15 from 3-8pm. If you want to participate contact [email protected]
Photography
“Straight Shooters” Photography Exhibit and ARTIST TALK – Bob Palmieri and Larry Lapidus
Safety & Code
Just a heads up, the Gary Police Department has switched over to Central Dispatching. When making NON-EMERGENCY calls for service please use 219-660-0000 instead of 219-881-1260. This will direct your call to the proper location. For all other calls to the police department you may dial any known number directly or call 219-881-7300 for automated assistance.
Shopping
Check out the new juice bar and wellness store in Gary! Welcome Vibrations and owner Rebecca Raspberry! http://m.nwitimes.com/business/juice-bar-and-health-food-store-opens-in-gary/article_38c978cf-c2b4-5df2-ad47-6ab4196b0dd6.html?mobile_touch=true
http://m.nwitimes.com/business/juice-bar-and-health-food-store-opens-in-gary/article_38c978cf-c2b4-5df2-ad47-6ab4196b0dd6.html?mobile_touch=true...
Transportation & Infrastructure
The Miller Beach Arts & Creative Disctict\'s Planning Committee meets about their ongoing efforts with the Gary Lakefront District Plan (Strong Cities/Strong Communities, Transit Oriented Development), retention of the South Shore Station, derelict property demolition, placemaking and pocket park, Farmers Market, TIGER grant, and synergies with the Miller Spotlight Infrastructure and Transportation activities at the Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts.
