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In today's newsletter:
- How to get tickets for Ivy Tech's big Merrillville scholarship dinner
Also on today's calendar: September Community Blood Drive at Southlake Mall and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, temps: high: 95, low: 72.
- Saturday: A thunderstorm possible, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ivy Tech Community College Hosts Annual Chancellors' Scholarship Event (greatnews.life) — Ivy Tech's annual Chancellors' Scholarship Event is coming to Avalon Manor on Lincoln Highway in Merrillville on September 17, offering dinner and recognition of local scholarship recipients and benefactors. Tickets are $100, half tax-deductible, with proceeds supporting students at Ivy Tech's Lake County and Valparaiso campuses. Residents can purchase tickets online through September 10. 
📸 Around Merrillville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Merrillville
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★ Featured events ★
- Influential Women Awards →
Avalon Manor Banquet Center, 3550 E Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville
4:30 pm
Thursday September 24
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Other local events
- September Community Blood Drive at Southlake Mall →
2109 Southlake Mall, Merrillville
3:00 pm - Tech Tuesday
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch Gary, IN 46407
11:00 am - Elementary Open House (rescheduled)
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch Gary, IN 46407
2:30 pm - Hispanic Heritage Craft and Vendor Market at Southlake Mall →
2109 Southlake Mall, Merrillville
10:00 am
Thursday September 3
Tuesday September 8
Monday September 14
Saturday September 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Board of Zoning Appeals →
Hobart City Hall Meetings - Hobart IN 46342
5:30 pm - Plan Commission →
Hobart City Hall Meetings - Hobart IN 46342
6:30 pm - Last Movie Night with Crown Point Library →
Crown Point, IN Calendar, 183 S. West St., Crown Point
7:00 pm - B96 End-of-Summer Bash →
Crown Point, IN Calendar, 183 S. West St., Crown Point - Farmers Market →
Crown Point, IN Calendar, 183 S. West St., Crown Point
8:00 am - Ladies Night →
One13North Kitchen & Bar, 113 N Main St, Crown Point
3:00 pm - City Offices Closed →
Crown Point, IN Calendar Crown Point, IN 46307
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Monday September 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello everyone.
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🗞 Nearby News
Hobart
- The Radiologic Technologist Behind Landscape Anatomy Art (theicecommunity.com)
Crown Point
- Crown Point Rotary Club hosts 21st annual Blues, Brews & BBQ's (wbiw.com)
- News Release: CBRE Advises Sale of APAC Surgery Center in Chicago MSA (wolfmediausa.com)
- Westville pilot and interim leadership roles announced (nwitimes.com)
Ok Merrillville! 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: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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