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

Merrillville IN

06 September, 2021

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MERRILLVILLE, IN — Ready for a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Patch has you covered with the latest upcoming events taking place this week in Merrillville. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Looking to host an event? Whether you're planning a festival, a board game night, or painting in the park, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events throughout Merrillville: Featured Event: Security Officer Hiring Event When: Tuesday, September 7th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Lake Forest/Mettawa What: Please apply at AmericanSecurityServices.comDate:Tuesday September 7th, 2021Thursday September 9th, 2021 Location:Residence Inn by Marriott Lake Forest/Mettawa26325 N. Riverwoods BlvdMettawa, IL 60045 Time: Walk-ins Welcome between 8:00am-4:30pm Pay Range: Security Positions s... Learn More Zoom Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, September 7th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, September 7 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AMZoom Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, and that teach early literacy skills. Must register for link. Learn More Zoom Storytime: Ages 4-5 - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, September 7th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, September 7 from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM4 and 5 year olds will hear stories and participate in music activities and rhymes, and with an emphasis on important early pre-reading skills. Learn More Fall Quilling for Beginners - Lake County Parks & Recreation When: Tuesday, September 7th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Tuesday, September 7 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMAges 15+ Tuesdays, September 7-28 2-4PM $25 for 4 classes Come and learn how to quill a beautiful fall flower basket. All consumable materials provided, as well as use of quill... Learn More NWICA: Senior Companion & Foster Grandparents When: Tuesday, September 7th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, September 7 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMNorthwest Indiana Community Action will be at the library to provide information about their Senior Companion and Foster Grandparents programs. All are welcome to join. Learn More Zoom Pajama Storytime - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, September 7th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, September 7 from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PMJoin us via Zoom for pajama storytime! Don your pajamas and settle in for songs, stories, and fun. Please register with an email to take part. Learn More Bird Watching for Beginners - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, September 7th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, September 7 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMJoin Rebecca Koetz as she covers bird watching best practices, tools and technology, and more. Learn More Teen Advisory Board & Game Night - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, September 7th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, September 7 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMTHE library is YOUR library! Make your voice heard! Help your local library create programs and initiatives that help and interest you. We will brainstorm and discuss ways to improve tee... Learn More School Board Meeting - Merrillville Community School Corp When: Tuesday, September 7th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Merrillville Community School Corp What: Event listing from Merrillville Community School Corp: Tuesday, September 7 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Ambassador Committee Meeting - Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce When: Wednesday, September 8th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, September 8 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM Learn More Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth-23 months When: Wednesday, September 8th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, September 8 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AMThis lap-sit program uses songs and rhymes to foster language development. Learn More Zoom Storytime - Baby & Me - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, September 8th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, September 8 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PMBabies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy... Learn More Storytime: Ages 4-5 - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, September 8th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, September 8 from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PMEach person attending must register. all participants 2+ must be masked while in the programming room and the craft will be a Busy Bag. Learn More Public Hearing Pursuant to IC 20-29-6-1(a) Regarinding Teacher Compensation & Collective Bargaining When: Wednesday, September 8th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Merrillville Community School Corp What: Event listing from Merrillville Community School Corp: Wednesday, September 8 from 4:00 PM to 4:15 PM Learn More Teen Craft: Friendship Bracelets - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, September 8th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, September 8 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMHang out and learn to make two styles of simple friendship bracelets. Registration is required. Masks must be worn for the duration of the program. Ages 12-18. Learn More A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas When: Wednesday, September 8th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, September 8 from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PMJoin the Page Turners as we discuss "A Study in Scarlet Women" by Sherry Thomas. Books can be picked up at the St. John Branch Library. Learn More Teen Advisory Board - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, September 8th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, September 8 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMTAB is back in person at Highland branch. Bring your ideas for future projects and teen programs. Snacks will be served. Ages 12 - 18. Learn More Public Hearing - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, September 8th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, September 8 from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PMPublic Hearing hosted by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM). Learn More Pack To Give Back - Corporate - Food Bank of Northwest Indiana When: Thursday, September 9th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Food Bank of Northwest Indiana What: Event listing from Food Bank of Northwest Indiana: Thursday, September 9 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMThe Food Bank of Northwest Indiana is inviting corporate teams to participate in a day of service. Take a day out of your busy schedule to volunteer and help address hunger right h... Learn More Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, September 9th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, September 9 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMToddlers, 2 and 3 years of age, and their adult caregivers will virtually enjoy storytime with books, songs, and rhymes. Hosted on Zoom. Learn More Gala Committee Meeting - Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce When: Thursday, September 9th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, September 9 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Learn More Volunteer Meal Delivery Driver Training When: Thursday, September 9th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Meal on Wheels of Northwest Indiana What: Join the Meals on Wheels NWI Team of Volunteer Meal Delivery Drivers! Help continue our mission of delivering nutritious meals to those in need in your community! There is an urgent need for volunteers in Merrillville, Hobart, Miller, Whiting, Munster, Griffith, Highland. Call... Learn More STEAM Club - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, September 9th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, September 9 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PMChildren in Kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome to attend this program exploring a new STEAM topic each month. Please register in advance. Learn More Gr 9-12 Parent/Teacher Conf - Merrillville Community School Corp When: Thursday, September 9th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Merrillville Community School Corp What: Event listing from Merrillville Community School Corp: Thursday, September 9 from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More Teen Anime Club - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, September 9th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, September 9 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMAre you a fan of anime or manga? Come to the Lake Station-New Chicago's Teen Anime Club to find new anime to watch. You can also share what manga and anime are your favorites! Ages 12-1... Learn More September 11th Museum 20th Anniversary Memorial When: Friday, September 10th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Friday, September 10 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMJoin students and teachers from around the world to commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Email address required to register! Learn More Fall in Love with Your Parks: Stoney Run When: Friday, September 10th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Friday, September 10 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PMAll ages 1-2:30PM Lake County Parks are fantastic! Join a park naturalist this fall and learn to love them like we do. Please dress for the weather. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; pl... Learn More Family Storytime: Grandparents' Day - Lake County Public Library When: Saturday, September 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Saturday, September 11 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AMFamilies of children ages 0-5 are welcome to join us virtually for a very special storytime. Tune in for virtual storytime with your grandparent(s) or another special adult. Hosted o... Learn More Adult DIY: Felt Fall Wreath (18 and over) When: Saturday, September 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Saturday, September 11 from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PMCreate a wreath full of fall colors and softness. Registration is required. 18 and over only. Learn More 9/11 All American Car Cruise for First Responders When: Saturday, September 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Fair Oaks Farms What: Join us as we honor the 2,988 lives lost on 9/11. FREE ADMISSION for Police, Firefighters, First Responders and Military staff. USD 15 Car Registration includes admission for 2 adults. Awards for Best Engine, Best Paint, Most Patriotic and People's Choice. Helicopter fly over... Learn More Afternoon Relaxation Hike - Lake County Parks & Recreation When: Saturday, September 11th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Saturday, September 11 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMAdults Spending time in the great outdoors has been scientifically proven to reduce stress levels, help you find clarity, and rejuvenate your mind and body, so join us for a le... Learn More See 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.