Crown Point

CrossPoint Church: 214 S. Court St. — CrossPoint Church will have an outdoor service at Bulldog Park beginning at 10:30 a.m. July 20. After the service, there will be bounce houses and outdoor games for recreation. Attendees should feel free to pack and lunch to picnic with friends and family. The church will have a backpack drive in support of By The Hand, a Christ-centered after-school program serving kids in under-resourced neighborhoods of Chicago. Drop-off bins will be located in the main hallway at the church through August 3. For more information, call 219-662-2211.

Living Stones Church: 909 Pratt St. — Living Stones Church will have a widows’ luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 26. The event is a time of connection, encouragement and fellowship with others who understand. To register, visit https://lstones.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2999164.

St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church Playground: 889 S. Court St. — St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church will have a “run your own race” event starting at 6 p.m. July 24. Those interested should meet at the playground and plan to run or walk at their own pace. For more information, visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/run-your-own-race

St. Mary Catholic Church: 321 E. Joliet St. — St. Mary’s will have a Donut Sunday on July 20 following mass. Those interested can head over to Hommes Hall and enjoy a donut and a cup of coffee, and wish Seminarian Ryan Pierce “arrivederci” as he heads off to Rome to continue his studies.

East Chicago

Jeorse Park Beach: 3301 Aldis Ave. — The 2025 Wow Fest, featuring Pastor Beverly Crawford, will be from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 27. The event will have free haircuts and hair braiding, a backpack giveaway, a game truck and more.

Gary

The Glen Theatre: 20 W. Ridge Rd. — The African American Achievers Youth Corps, Inc. will host their 15th Annual “Divas of Gospel” Concert on Saturday, July 26 at 6 p.m. at the Glen Theatre. Jonathan Portis will be the M.C. Tickets for the event are $15 and may be purchased at Beautiful Things, 4335 Broadway. The cost at the door will be $20. For more information, contact Smith at 219-887-2046.

St. Timothy Unity Church: 1600 W. 25th Ave. — The church will have Gospel Extravaganza, presented by Urban League of Northwest Indiana, at 4 p.m. Sept. 14. VIP tickets are $75, and general tickets are $25. For more information, call 219-887-9621 or visit Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gospel-extravaganza-tickets-1353361313119.

Marquette Park United Methodist Church: 215 N. Grand Blvd. — All are welcome to worship at 11:15 a.m. Sundays at Marquette Park United Methodist Church. There will be refreshments to follow in the Fellowship Hall.

Lowell

Herr Farms: 10150 W. 219th Ave. — Bishop Robert McClory will hold the annual Mass for Migrant Farm Workers at 4 p.m. on July 27 at Herr Farms in Lowell. The bilingual Mass will be followed by an outdoor picnic. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to share and chairs for your group.

Munster

Monastery of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel: 1628 Ridge Rd. — Join the Carmelite Fathers in celebrating their 75th anniversary with Mass celebrated by Bishop McClory at 5 p.m. on July 19. After the mass, there will be food and a performance from local choirs, and an outdoor eucharistic adoration.

Portage

St. Peter Lutheran Church: 6540 Central Ave. — The church will host a rummage sale from July 31-August 2. The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 31, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 1, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on August 2. Services are held every Sunday at 10 a.m.

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