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🌱 Patch AM: How to reserve your spot at Innsbrook’s September 20 community golf outing
And check out Car Seat Safety and Chat & Crafts on the Merrillville Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How to reserve your spot at Innsbrook's September 20 community golf outing
Also on today's calendar: Hispanic Heritage Craft and Vendor Market at Southlake Mall and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
- Thursday: Clouds breaking; less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 55.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Join Your Neighbors at the Annual Ogden Dunes Golf Outing on September 20th! (in.gov) — Merrillville golfers are invited to play in the 2nd Annual Ogden Dunes Golf Outing at Innsbrook Country Club on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The $100-per-player fundraiser includes lunch, a 2 p.m. shotgun start, and supports the Ogden Dunes Reggae Party, with flexible registration for individuals or partial groups. 
📸 Around Merrillville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Merrillville
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★ Featured events ★
- Car Seat Safety and Chat & Crafts →
Merrillville Lobby, 6091 Broadway, Merrillville
11:00 am
Thursday September 10
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Other local events
- Princess Tea Party →
Merrillville Florist and Tea Room, 7005 Madison Street, Merrillville - Sewing Soiree →
7805 West Taft Street, Merrillville - Dreams & Visions Gathering 2026 →
100 W 79th Ave, Merrillville - Royal Lunch Adventure →
Room Qui, 61 West 78th Avenue, Merrillville - Chicago Bears Watch Party at Karma Cigar Bar →
Karma Cigar Bar, 850 81st Avenue, Merrillville - Elementary Open House (rescheduled)
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch Gary, IN 46407
2:30 pm - 9/15 - Merrillville, IN - Autumn in Normandy →
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 2120 Southlake Mall, Merrillville - Hispanic Heritage Craft and Vendor Market at Southlake Mall →
2109 Southlake Mall, Merrillville
10:00 am
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Saturday September 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
- North Central Indiana Community Care Fair
Gillespie Conference Center, 53995 SR-933, South Bend
10:00 am - Public Hearing Pursuant to I.C. 20-29-6-1(a)
Merrillville Community School Corporation, 6701 Delaware St, Mer
4:00 pm - Paint & Drink at Manic Meadery: Sunny Highland →
Manic Mead. Wine. Cider, 1003 East Summit Street, Crown Point - Free Patriot's Day Concert →
Bulldog Park, 183 S. West St., Crown Point
5:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Merrillville. Apply here.
- Culver's Restaurant posted a job opening for Crew Member in Merrillville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merrillville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hobart
- Lake County Parks & Recreation celebrates 150th anniversary of Woods Historic Grist Mill (greatnews.life)
Crown Point
- JP Lynch inspired by Phil Mickelson's 2007 shot to win Junior Players (jacksonville.com)
- 5 Most Historically Accurate Mafia Movies, Ranked (looper.com)
- Crown Point Hosting Wine Fest on September 12 (greatnews.life)
Schererville
- Post Nanny Jobs for Schererville Students (uloop.com)
- Settlement requires Meta to check young users' ages. How will that work? (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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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