Merrillville Events Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Week

Merrillville IN

16 August, 2021

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MERRILLVILLE, IN — Curious about what to do in the Merrillville area? Patch has you covered with several events and happenings taking place this week in Merrillville. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Hosting an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a career fair, a barbecue, or an auction, 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 all of this week's events in and around Merrillville: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, August 17th at 11:15 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PMOur August 2021 title is Born a Crime by Trevor Noah. Pick up a copy at the Hobart branch and join us in person or virtually for a chat! Contact us at [email protected] for event details. Learn More Crossroads Chamber Monthly Luncheon - Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce When: Tuesday, August 17th at 11:15 a.m. Where: Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, August 17 from 11:15 AM to 1:00 PMOur guest speaker will be Matt Doyle, and President and CEO of Methodist Hospital. Learn More School Board Meeting - Merrillville Community School Corp When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Merrillville Community School Corp What: Event listing from Merrillville Community School Corp: Tuesday and August 17 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More First Student Day - Merrillville Community School Corp When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Merrillville Community School Corp What: Event listing from Merrillville Community School Corp: Wednesday, August 18 (all day) Learn More Fall Bird Migration Hike - Lake County Parks & Recreation When: Wednesday, August 18th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Wednesday, August 18 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AMAdults Fall is a great time to see a variety of migrating bird species including thrushes, warblers, sparrows and vireos. Walk with a park naturalist to see who is visiting the... Learn More "Singin' in the Rain" (1952) - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, August 18th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PMGene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor star in one of the greatest musicals ever filmed. 103 minutes. Rated G. Learn More Virtual How Sweet It Is: Whatâ��s the Word on Honey and Bees? When: Wednesday, August 18th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMOnline event. Linda Curley, Health and Human Services Educator with Purdue University Extension, shares her knowledge about the benefits of honey and the importance of those (sometimes)... Learn More When We Were Vikings by Andrew MacDonald When: Wednesday, August 18th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMWhen We Were Vikings is an uplifting debut about an unlikely heroine whose journey will leave you wanting to embark on a quest of your own, because after all - we are all legends of our ... Learn More Early Release Day-Students Dismissed 2:20 pm When: Thursday, August 19th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Pierce Middle School What: Event listing from Pierce Middle School: Thursday, August 19 (all day) Learn More Education Committee Meeting - Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce When: Thursday, August 19th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, August 19 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Learn More The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides When: Thursday, August 19th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, August 19 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMJoin the discussion of this title, which is our Once Upon a Crime Mystery Books selection for August. Pick up a copy at the Highland Branch. Learn More Featured Event: Blackfoot Poetry from Einstein to Spacetime When: Friday, August 20th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Fermilab virtual event What: A Fermilab sponsored virtual event given by Corey Gray on his journey connecting the Blackfoot language to gravitational wave astronomy. He will talk about what it's been like working at a land-based gravitational wave detector since 1998 and share a "Top 3" list of his favor... Learn More Featured Event: Blackfoot Poetry from Einstein to Spacetime (Tracy Marc) Nature Playdate: Buckley Homestead - Lake County Parks & Recreation When: Friday, August 20th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Friday, August 20 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMAges 2-6 with caregiver Discover the natural wonders of the Lake County Parks during a monthly play date. We will meet at a different park each month to see what nature has in sto... Learn More Craft and Chat - Lake County Public Library When: Saturday, August 21st at 1:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Saturday, August 21 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMBring your craft projects from home and join us to chat with fellow crafters and work on your project without the interruptions of home. All are welcome. Learn More Summer Nights at Gibson Woods - Lake County Parks & Recreation When: Saturday, August 21st at 5:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Saturday, August 21 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMEnjoy those long summer nights by coming out to Gibson Woods as we keep the preserve open later. Stop in to learn something new or just take a hike on the trails. http://lakecoun... Learn More Bugs, Sunset and S'mores - Lake County Parks & Recreation When: Saturday, August 21st at 7:15 p.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Saturday, August 21 from 7:15 PM to 8:45 PMAll ages $5 per person Explore the prairie searching for some of the smaller residents of the park. Bug nets will be provided. Hike to the top of the sledding hill to see the sun ... Learn More Gibson Woods Nature Journal Club meeting When: Sunday, August 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Sunday, August 22 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AMFor ages 10 and up Improve your memory, find serenity and peace and have a new skill in your life toolbox- no experience necessary. Outdoors (weather dependent-indoor rain area av... Learn More Check out more awesome 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.