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🌱 Patch AM: How Deep River’s 150th birthday brought Hobart neighbors together
Spotted on the Hobart calendar: TalkativeChic Presents Chicagoland Stand-up Comedy Show

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In today's newsletter:
- How Deep River's 150th birthday brought Hobart neighbors together
Also on today's calendar: Kayaking Workshop (ACA Level 2 Coastal) and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
- Thursday: Clouds breaking; less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 55.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lake County Parks & Recreation celebrates 150th anniversary of Woods Historic Grist Mill (greatnews.life) — Deep River County Park in Hobart just marked a major milestone, celebrating 150 years since Woods Historic Grist Mill was built and 50 years since its restoration by Lake County Parks. Families enjoyed barbershop music, ice cream, and historic demonstrations while officials highlighted how the park's events, from maple syrup programs to weddings, continue to anchor community life in Hobart.
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📸 Around Hobart
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hobart
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★ Featured events ★
- TalkativeChic Presents Chicagoland Stand-up Comedy Show →
Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- Public Hearing Pursuant to I.C. 20-29-6-1(a)
Merrillville Community School Corporation, 6701 Delaware St, Mer
4:00 pm - Kayaking Workshop (ACA Level 2 Coastal) →
Robinson Lake, Hobart, IN, 5250 Liverpool Road, Hobart - Fall Plant Swap →
Deep River County Park, 9410 Old Lincoln Highway, Hobart
9:00 am - Hayride Open House →
Deep River County Park - Big Maple Lake, 7302 Ainsworth Road, Hobart
6:00 pm - CHICAGOLAND STAND UP COMEDY SHOW →
The Art Theater, 230 Main St., Hobart
8:30 pm - Deep River Grinders vs. Chicago Salmon →
Deep River County Park, 9410 Old Lincoln Highway, Hobart
2:00 pm - Park Board →
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6:00 pm - Scouting Board →
Hobart, IN Calendar, 380 S. Ash St., Hobart
3:30 pm - ALTAN →
The Art Theater, 230 Main St., Hobart
8:00 pm
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
- North Central Indiana Community Care Fair
Gillespie Conference Center, 53995 SR-933, South Bend
10:00 am - Photo Club →
Turkey Creek Golf Course, 6400 Harrison Street, Merrillville
6:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Hobart. Apply here.
- Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Merrillville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hobart here.
🗞 Nearby News
Merrillville
- Join Your Neighbors at the Annual Ogden Dunes Golf Outing on September 20th! (in.gov)
- New No. 1 team again in Class 4A in USA TODAY Network Indiana high school football poll (indystar.com)
- Wayne High School's JROTC cadets earn 'distinguished' honor after decades-long drought (journalgazette.net)
Lake Station
- EU pledges Greenland investments amid Trump's push for control (nwitimes.com)
Ok Hobart! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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