Opportunities aplenty for professional development   The Center for Urban and Regional Excellence at Indiana University Northwest offers courses for lifestyle enrichment and career enhancement through its Adult Education program. Courses are taught on campus, and at multiple locations in Northwest Indiana. IU Northwest students and the community are encouraged to register in courses that […]

The Youth Services Bureau and Parks sponsored summer camps begin June 16th and end August 1st. An all-boys camp (Raise the BAR) will be held at Brunswick Park, the GLOW (Girls Leading Our World) camp will take place at Reed Park and Summer Jam camps will take place at Glen Ryan, Cafe 839, and Ironwood […]

In celebration of the Third Annual Civil Rights Game on Friday, August 22, 2014 at Victory Field, The Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) and the Indianapolis Indians announced today a Student Essay Contest for Indiana elementary school students. The contest asks students to submit an essay on: “Why do you feel that education is the […]

The City of Gary is hosting team for the upcoming Sojourner Truth House Walk, June 14. Residents who are interested in joining the team should contact Chelsea Whittington at (219) 881-1314.

Local business owner Michelle Robinson of Clean Paws is challenging the entire community to help Gary win funding for a Dog Park in the city. Please click on the link below and vote twice a day! WE CAN DO THIS!   https://www.petsafe.net/barkforyourpark/city/4736/gary-in/#.U3yhvB9cr_0.email

All children in the City of Gary, ages 5-10 are invited to register to attend Miller Beach Day Camp. Camp begins on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 and continues through Thursday, August 7, 2014 at Marquette Park United Methodist Church, 215 North Grand Blvd., Gary, IN 46403.   The camp takes place every Tuesday, Wednesday, and […]

Good coffee, and bagels with an assortment of cream cheese for breakfast, hot dogs and who knows what else for lunch. Great atmosphere for relaxing and taking in the beautiful splendor of Marquette Park.

The Gary Parks Department is excited to announce the return of Drive-In Movies by the Lake beginning the first Friday in June and every first Friday through October! The first movie we will show is the super popular “Frozen,” and the second feature film will be “The Hunger Games.” Vendors are also needed. Please call […]

Please spread the word about the following events taking place next week in the Steel City. The City of Gary has a Facebook page! Please friend us using keyword: Team Gary Indiana and follow us on Twitter @TeamGaryIndiana. Updates can also be found on the City of Gary’s website at www.gary.in.us., where you can also […]

Gary, IND. – Last week, Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann announced that five Indiana cities received a combined award of more than $15 million to help eliminate blighted and abandoned homes in those communities through the Hardest Hit Fund Blight Elimination Program (BEP).  The City of Gary was a successful applicant and will receive $6.6 million. […]