Merrillville: See This Week's Upcoming Events In The Area

Merrillville IN

09 August, 2021

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MERRILLVILLE, IN — Curious about what to do this week? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from around the Merrillville area. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Want to add an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a festival, a board game night, or a conference, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in the Merrillville area: Independent Film: The Third Wife - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, August 9th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, August 9 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMIndependent Film Series. Adults only. Refreshments provided. Vietnamese with English subtitles. 96 minutes. Registration required. Learn More The Good Detective by John McMahon - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, August 9th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, August 9 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMP.T. Marsh was a rising star on the police force until his wife and young son died in an accident. Since that night, and heâ��s lost the ability to see the line between smart moves & disastr... Learn More School Board Building Tours - Merrillville Community School Corp When: Monday, August 9th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Merrillville Community School Corp What: Event listing from Merrillville Community School Corp: Monday and August 9 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PMIntermediate School: 4:30pm– 5:00pmMiddle School: 5:10pm – 5:40pmHigh School: 5:50pm – 6:30pm Learn More TEEN LGBTQ Teens Support & Discussion Group When: Monday, August 9th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, August 9 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMTogether with PFLAGCP-NWI, we are hosting a support, education, & networking space for LGBTQ+ teens & their allies. TEENS (12-18) are welcome. REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ZOOM LOG-IN L... Learn More English as a Second Language (ESL) - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, August 9th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, August 9 from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PMEnglish Classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Classes are free. Learn More Weekly Dragonfly Hunt - Lake County Parks & Recreation When: Tuesday, August 10th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Tuesday, August 10 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AMAdults Gibson Woods is home to 20+ documented species of dragonflies. Explore the trails in search of these amazing winged hunters. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; please call 219-844-... Learn More Two Can Tuesday - Lake County Parks & Recreation Bellaboo's Play and Discovery Center When: Tuesday, August 10th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation Bellaboo's Play and Discovery Center What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation Bellaboo's Play and Discovery Center: Tuesday, August 10 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM2 Cans + 1 Paid Child = a FREE adult Bring in two canned goods to donate to the Food Bank and receive a free adult when you pay for a child's ... Learn More All Ability Craft to Go Bag - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMAll Ability projects are designed for adults with special needs but open to all. Registration is Required. Supplies are limited! "Be a pineapple: Stand tall, wear a crown, and be sweet o... Learn More Friends of the Library Meeting - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMThe Friends of the Library Board will host a meeting. Learn More Teen Online Games/Teen Advisory Board (TAB) When: Tuesday, August 10th at 3:45 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 3:45 PM to 4:45 PMTeens are invited to play online games while we hang out on Zoom! Bring your game ideas! We will brainstorm future program ideas. Ask how (TAB) can count toward volunteer hours! Learn More National S'mores Day Open House - Lake County Parks & Recreation When: Tuesday, August 10th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Tuesday, August 10 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PMAll ages $1 per person What's summer without having a marshmallow or s'mores over the campfire? Stop over to Oak Ridge Prairie and enjoy a great summer treat in celebration of Nati... Learn More Crochet @ Your Library - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PMBring yarn and a size H crochet hook or size 7 knitting needles and cotton yarn ... or bring along a project you're already working on! Learn More Ambassador Committee Meeting - Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce When: Wednesday, August 11th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, August 11 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM Learn More Winged Wonders Walk - Lake County Parks & Recreation When: Wednesday, August 11th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Wednesday, August 11 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AMAll ages The skies are filled with animals in flight in our warm summer months. Which winged wonders will we witness each week? Will nature surprise us with something new? Join ... Learn More "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (1986) - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, August 11th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PMA charismatic high-school student convinces his best friend to play hooky with him and attempts to bring the young man out of his shell during a memorable day in Chicago. Rated PG-13. 1... Learn More Off the Hook - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, August 11th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PMBring your favorite yarn or thread project and enjoy some great company while you create! All crafters are welcome, no matter what craft you enjoy! Learn More Book Discussion: Pandemic Favorites - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, August 11th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PMJoin the Page Turners Book Discussion and share your favorite pandemic reads! Books for September and a schedule for the remainder of 2021 will be available. Learn More Gala Committee Meeting - Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce When: Thursday, August 12th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, August 12 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Learn More Pierce 7th Grade Orientation - Pierce Middle School When: Thursday, August 12th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Pierce Middle School What: Event listing from Pierce Middle School: Thursday, August 12 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Learn More Friends Pre-sale Book Sale - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, August 12 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PMThe Friends Pre-Sale is from 4-7pm. You can pay to become a Friends Member at the door. Thousands of books, dvds, and cds are available at fantastic prices! Learn More Pierce 8th Football Call-Out Meeting When: Thursday, August 12th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Pierce Middle School What: Event listing from Pierce Middle School: Thursday, August 12 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMPierce 8th Grade Football Call Out Parent Meeting in the Pierce Cafetorium. Please use Exit 5 to enter. Learn More Friends Book Sale - Lake County Public Library When: Friday, August 13th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Friday, August 13 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMThe Friends Book Sale is open to anyone interested in browsing through thousands of books, dvds, and cds-- all at fantastic prices! Learn More Meteor Shower Campfire Open House - Lake County Parks & Recreation When: Friday, August 13th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Friday, August 13 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PMAll ages $1 per person The annual Perseids are one of the brighter meteor showers of the year. Make a stop at the Buckley Homestead Visitor Center area to sit by the campfire and e... Learn More Free Backpack Giveaway for K-12 Students When: Saturday, August 14th at 8:00 a.m. Where: DEAN AND BARBARA WHITE COMMUNITY CENTER What: Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys is pleased to announce that their law firm will host a FREE 500 Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, August 14 at Dean & Barbara White Community Center (6600 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410) from 8:00 a.m. through 11:00 a.m. Families are invite... Learn More Teen: ActiviTEEN Kit - Lake County Public Library When: Saturday, August 14th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Saturday, August 14 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PMTeens can find inspiration to try new activities with these take-home kits. Pick one up at curbside or ask at the front desk and explore. Each kit will be available while supplies last. Learn More Pond Exploration Day: Oak Ridge Prairie When: Saturday, August 14th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Saturday, August 14 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AMAges 3 and up Ever wonder what lives underwater in a pond besides fish? Join us as we collect and look at some of the smaller and spectacular species of the watery world. Wear sh... Learn More Virtual Science Hour - Lake County Public Library When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMJoin us virtually, through Zoom, for this month's Science Hour. Register here if you will be attending virtually. Email is required to receive Zoom invite. Learn More Science Hour - Lake County Public Library When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMJoin us in person for this month's Science Hour. Register here if you will be attending in person. Space is limited so register early. Learn More Stitch'n Time - Lake County Public Library When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Saturday, August 14 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PMBring your current projects (knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, etc.) for an opportunity to chat and create! Learn More Check out more local events, or add your own, on the Merrillville Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.