July 27 – Aug 3, 2013

July 27 – Aug 3, 2013
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 download the City of Gary 311 app!
Friday, July 26
Asia’s Dance Factory Performance
12:00p.m. _____
There has been a dance camp taking place this summer at the Hudson and Campbell Fitness Center facilitated by
Asia's Dance Factory. The participants in the camp will present a dance presentation entitled "Turn Up" on Friday,
July 26 at 12:00p.m. at the Hudson & Campbell Fitness Center, 455 Massachusetts St. The public is invited. For
more information, contact Asia Dickens at 219-902-5107.
Friday, July 26
KC & JoJo Concert
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KC & JoJo of Jodeci fame will perform live at West Side Theater Guild, 9 & Gerry St., 7p.m. Gary’s own Glen
Kimble will open the show and will be introduced by Windy City Live’s Val Warner. For ticket information, see flyer
below.
Saturday, July 27
Free Clothing Giveaway
10:00a.m. _____
Zion Progressive Cathedral International will host its monthly free clothing giveaway at 1169 Connecticut Street,
from 10am-1pm. For more information call 219-882-ZION (9466) or 219-512-0550.
Saturday, July 27
Graffiti Removal Project
10:00a.m. _____
Those who are interested in helping to remove graffiti from around the city should meet at Progressive Church,
656 Carolina St. on Sat. July 27 at 10:00a.m. Assignments and graffiti removal materials will be distributed at that
time. (See flyer below)
Saturday, July 27
Youth Rally for Change
11:00a.m. _____
In March of 2013, recent high school graduate David King launched a Youth Movement for Change which included
a city-wide Youth March for Change. This marked the beginning of a youth-led movement to actualize young
people’s vision to see a stronger, safer, more united Gary. King has since teamed up with the City of Gary’s Youth
Services Bureau to expand the movement to include a citywide Youth Rally for Change, which will be held
Saturday July 27, 2013, from 11a to 1p at Indiana University Northwest, Savannah Center, 3400 Broadway Gary,
Indiana.
Saturday, July 27
Gary Heights Reunion
1:00p.m. _____
The Gary Heights Reunion will take place Saturday, July 27 from 1:00p.m. – 7:00p.m. in the 1100 Block of Williams
St. There is no cost for this event. Attendees are encouraged to bring your own lawn chairs.
Saturday, July 27
Cooley’s West Side Alumni Day Party
1:00p.m. _____
As a pre-cursor to the West Side All-Class Reunion Dance, Waylan “Cooley” Phillips will host a Day Party Saturday,
July 27 at Hustle & Joe’s, 1700 Grant St., 2p.m. – 8p.m. Admission is $5.
Saturday, July 27
West Side All-Class Reunion Dance
8:00p.m. _____
The West Side All-Class Reunion “Pride of the Side” Dance will take place Saturday, July 27 from 8:00p.m. –
2:00a.m. at the Genesis Convention Center. Tickets are $15 and be purchased at the Genesis Center Box Office.
Sunday, July 28
Wear A Hoodie Sunday
10:00a.m. _____
First AME Church will host “Wear a Hoodie for Trayvon Martin” Sunday, July 28 at 10:00a.m. at 2045
Massachusetts St.
Sunday, July 28
West Side All-Class Picnic
12:00p.m. _____
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The West Side All-Class Reunion Picnic will take place Sunday, July 28 from 12:00p.m. – dusk at Brunswick Park, 6
& Clark Road.
Sunday, July 28
GHCS Annual Ethnic Fest
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The Gary Historical and Cultural Society will host its annual Ethnic Fest at Gateway Park (4 Avenue & Mass. St.) on
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Sunday, July 28 from 2:00p.m. – Dusk. There will food, music and vendors. For more information, contact Naomi
Millender at (219)
Monday, July 29 – Aug. 2
Youth Empowerment Week
10:00a.m. _____
Youth Empowerment Week takes place Monday, July 29 – Friday, August 2, 10a – 2p daily at Indiana University
Northwest- Savannah Center, 3400 Broadway Gary, Indiana. FREE FOOD will be served each day courtesy of the
Youth Services Bureau’s Summer Food Service Program. The entire community is invited to come on out and
support young people as they create solutions to help build a better Gary. For more information or to register,
contact Youth Service Bureau Director Ken Patrick Barry at (219) 881-5270.
Wednesday, July 31
Toiletry Drive and Dream Makers Workshop
6:00p.m. _____
The Urban League Young Professionals will host a Toiletry Drive and Dream Makers Workshop Wednesday, July 31
at 6:00p.m. at the Crisis Center, 101 N. Montgomery St.
DID YOU KNOW???
 The winners of the City of Gary Independence Day Parade were announced at a brief ceremony at City Hall
today. The winners are as follows:
Floats Category:
First place - City of Gary Recycling Department
Second place - The Gary Common Council
Third place – Calumet Township Trustee
Vehicle Category:
First place – Buffalo Soldiers
Second place – Classy Ladies Red Hat Society, Chapter # 6053
Third place – Power and Light Church of Gary
Walking Unit Category:
First place – Kruciial Kreatiionz (Dance Group)
Second place – Jazzy Ladies and Gents,
Third Place – Prince Hall Mason
Musical Marching Unit Category:
First place – McKinley Boys Drumline
Second place – Yes Lord Church
Third place – Power and Light Church of God.
Best Overall Winner Category:
Jazzercise YWCA (Walking Unit)
 The Times of Northwest Indiana is looking for candidates to be considered in its twenty under 40 nominations
issue. To submit a candidate, email Pat Colander at [email protected]. For more information, visit,
nwi.com.
 On Wednesday August 7, 2013, the Gary Youth Service Bureau is endeavoring to mobilize 100 youth to take the
first step in the Mayor’s vision to remove all of the city’s graffiti. Youth Services Bureau Director Patrick Barry is
looking to recruit 100 youth who have a desire to be a part of transforming the city to take part in this youth led
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effort. Youth will remove and paint over graffiti in the first targeted area which located along Broadway from 6
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Ave. to 21 .
Students who participate will receive a T-shirt, a certificate of participation and be awarded service learning hours
to fulfill school requirements.
To register youth to participate please visit the Gary Youth Services Bureau located at 839 Broadway, Suite S202
between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. For more information contact the Youth Service Bureau at (219) 8815270 or email [email protected]
 Councilman Michael Protho is hosting a Cleanup on Friday, July 26 . Dumpsters will be located at 269 Cleveland
St. and 420 Cleveland. Residents are encouraged to clean up their properties. An alley clean-up will take place on
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July 27 beginning at 8:30a.m. from 8 & Grant St. to 8 & Buchanan. For more information, call Hector Alvarado
at (219) 881-1315.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!
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July 26 – KC & JoJo Live at West Side Theater Guild, 9 & Gerry St., 7p.m.
July 27 -- Zion Progressive Cathedral International, 1169 Connecticut Street, Monthly Free Clothing Giveaway,
10am-1pm. For more information call 219-882-ZION (9466) or 219-512-0550.
July 27 – Graffiti Removal Project, Meet at Progressive Church, 656 Carolina St. at 10:00a.m. (see flyer)
July 27 – Youth Rally for Change hosted by David King II, 11:00a.m., IUN Savannah Center
July 27 – Gary Heights Reunion, 1:00p.m. – 7:00p.m., 1100 Block of Williams St. No cost. Bring your lawn chairs.
July 27 – Cooley’s Day Party West Side All Class Reunion Kick-off, Hustle & Joe’s, 1700 Grant St., 2p.m. – 8p.m., $5
July 27 – Pride of the Side Dance, Genesis Ctr., 8:00p.m. – 2:00a.m.
July 28 – First AME Church – “Wear a Hoodie for Trayvon Sunday” 2045 Mass. St., 10:00a.m.
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July 28 – West All Alumni Picnic, Brunswick Park, 6 & Clark Road, 12:00p.m. - dusk
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July 28 – GHCS Annual Ethnic Fest, 2:00p.m. to dusk, Gateway Park 4 & Massachusetts
July 28 – Aug. 1 -- Jerusalem M.B. Church, 2013 Young Adult Conference, 1741 Fillmore St. To register, or for more
information, call the church office (219) 885-4014.
July 29 – Law Enforcement Press Conference, Gary City Hall, 11:00a.m.
July 29 – Aug. 1 -- (MBACD) is hosting the creation of a Peace Sand Mandala by the Monks of Drepung Gomang
Monastery, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary, IN. Opening Ceremony will be at 1:00
on July 29, and then will be open daily from 10 a.m to 4 p.m.
July 29 – Aug. 2 – Youth Services Bureau Youth Empowerment Week, Call 881-5270 for info.
July 31 – Urban League Young Professional, Toiletry Drive and Dream Makers Workshop, 6:00p.m., Crisis Center
Aug. 2 – Roosevelt CCTA Rock the Block Party, Contact Gisele Jones at (219) 881-1500 Ext. 1005 or
[email protected] for more info.
Aug. 2 -- Grand Finale Youth Talent Showcase and Fashion Show, IUN Savannah Ctr. Call 881-5270 for info.
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Aug. 3 – Farmer’s Market, Holy Angel’s Parking Lot, 7 & Tyler St., 10:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
Aug. 3 – Citywide Health Fair, First AME Church, 2005 Massachusetts St., 10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m. See flyer.
Aug. 3 -- Christ United Methodist Church and neighborhood picnic, 201 W. Ridge Road, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Aug. 3 – Zumba for Harambee, IUN Savannah Center Gym, 1:30p.m. – 3:30p.m., $10.00. Please contact Ce`ean
Cohill at (219) 433-2805 for further details.
Aug. 3 – Gospel Explosion ’13, New Friendship Baptist Church, 6:00p.m., 1545 Waite St.
Aug. 4 – NWIBRT Family Safety Day at the RailCats game, U.S. Steelyard, 2:10p.m.
Aug. 4 – NEA Summer Cruise Event, Methodist ER team (See flyer for info)
Aug. 4 – Saints With A Vision CD Release event, Clark Road Baptist Church, 2841 Clark Road, 6:00p.m.
Aug. 5 – Community Development NSP Open House, 3p.m. – 7p.m., Tour of Homes, (see flyer)
Aug. 6 – Free Stroke Screenings, Methodist Hospital, 600 Grant St. 12p.m-2p.m. To register, call 1-888-909-3627.
Aug. 6 – National Night Out, 6p – 9pm, Horace Mann Track and Pittman Square Park (see flyer)
Aug. 7 – Youth Services Bureau Community Service Project - Graffit removal. For more info, call Ken Patrick Barry,
Director at (219) 881-5270.
Aug. 7 – Community HealthNet Back-to-School Fair, Genesis Ctr., 10:00a.m. - 2:00p.m.
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Aug. 8 – 5 District Community Forum hosted by Councilwoman Kimberly Robinson, Gleason Club House, 3400
Jefferson St., 5:00p.m.
Aug. 9 – Charter School of the Dunes Grand Opening, 7300 E. Melton Road, 11:00a.m.
Aug. 9 – Book Signing at IUN Savannah Center, “Dreams of Duneland” by Retired Professor Kenneth Schoon, PhD,
4:30p.m. – 6:30p.m.
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Aug. 9 – GSD Open House “Clean Water is Everybody’s Business”, 3600 W. 3 Ave. 10:00a.m. – 2:30p.m. (see flyer)
Aug. 10 – Bethel Lutheran Back-to-School Party, 411 N. Montgomery St., 11:00a.m. -2p.m.
Aug. 11 – GGAJA presents Jazz in the Park, co-sponsored by the Gary Parks Department, Gateway Park, 4th &
Broadway, Gary. Contact Bennie Hargrove at 944-8875 for details.
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Aug. 12 – Councilman Protho, Back-to-School Public Safety Meeting, 5 Ave. Methodist Church, 2600 W. 5 Ave.
Gary, IN, 6:00p.m.
Aug. 13 – Local and Federal Government “Economic Partnership Forum”
Aug. 16 – 17 -- Gary Historical and Cultural Society Writer’s Conference
Aug. 16 -- King Lear by William Shakespeare - Opening Night performance will take place on Friday, August 16 at
7:30pm at IUN’s Theatre Northwest, 3660 Grant St. Additional performances take place on Saturday, August 17 at
7:30pm; Sunday, August 18 at 2:30pm. The final two performances will be on Friday, August 23 at 7:30pm and
Sunday, August 24 at 7:30pm. All tickets are $10, available at the door, cash only. Call 219 980 6808 or go to
IUN.edu/Theatre to reserve seats.
Aug. 17 – Boys & Girls Club of NWI 5K, Tolleston Track 8:00a.m.
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Aug. 17 -- Farmer’s Market, Holy Angel’s Parking Lot, 7 & Tyler St., 10:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
Aug. 17 – “The Butler” Private Movie Premiere & Lunch, 11:00a.m., call 219-663-9715 for details.
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Aug. 17 – I Am’s Holiness Church, Love from Above Community Event, 12:00p.m. – 5:00p.m., 720 W. 15 Ave.
Aug. 17 – 219 Steppers present a “Steppin in White with a touch of Yellow and Lime” Summer Affair, Genesis Ctr.,
8:00p.m. – 2:00a.m. Tickets are $10 adv. and $15 at the door. For more info call (219) 742-2597 or see flyer.
Aug. 20 – Press Conference – Gary Police Foundation Check Presentation and Youthbuild Grant Announcement,
Gary City Hall, 10:30a.m.
Aug. 20 – Back-to-School Hair cut Promo, Milan’s Barbershop, 3637 Grant St. 8a.m. – 8p.m.
Aug. 21 – First Day of School – Gary Community School Corporation
Aug. 24 – Education Rally and Gun Buyback Program
Aug. 24 – Playboy Barber Shop and Stylin Studio Back-to-School free cuts and school supplies, 4683 Broadway,
10:00a.m. – 1p.m. Call 219-884-2378 for more details.
Aug. 24 – Back-to-School Picnic hosted by School Brd Pres. Rosie Washington, Pittman Square Park, 12:00p.m.
Aug. 29-30 – Michael Jackson Celebration, 2300 Jackson St. Gary, IN
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Aug. 31 -- Farmer’s Market, Holy Angel’s Parking Lot, 7 & Tyler St., 10:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
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Sept. 11 – City of Gary’s September 11 Remembrance Ceremony, 9:00a.m., steps of City Hall
Sept. 12 - 15 -- Roosevelt H.S. Class of 1963 50th Class Reunion. Contact Mary Elgin, Chair, at (219) 944-0854.
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Sept. 14 -- Farmer’s Market, Holy Angel’s Parking Lot, 7 & Tyler St., 10:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
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Sept. 14 – Down Home Gospel Night, New Shiloh M.B. Church, 7p.m., 1727 W. 15 Ave, tickets call (219) 884-4402.
Sept. 14 – 15 – Horace Mann All Alumni Weekend, Dance at Gen. Ctr. / Picnic at Horace Mann Track
Sept. 21 – GCSC Back to School Parade
Sept. 22 – Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Hidden Lake Park, 12:30p.m. For more info, call 800-272-3900.
Sept. 27 – Howard Hewett Concert, Genesis Convention Center
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Oct. 12 – Community HealthNet’s 15 Annual Breast Cancer Walk, Marquette Park
Oct. 18 -20 -- Gary International Black Film Festival
Oct. 19 -- Miller Garden Club Bulbs and Brats Event; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm) Buy bulbs, eat brats and listen to
bluegrass at the Aquatorium.
Oct. 26 – Methodist Hospitals Foundation Founders Society Ball; RailCats Stadium
Nov. 9 -- "Dr. MLK, Jr. National Holiday at 30" Ecumenical Service, First AME Church, 2001 Massachusetts Street, at
12 noon.
The community is invited to enjoy fresh produce and other vendors at the Farmer’s Market every Sunday 10a.m.th.
3p.m., at Lake Street and Rt. 12, (Miller Area) Gary, Indiana through Sept. 29 Interested vendors can
email [email protected] or call 219-678-0288.
The annual GHCS Ethnic Festival in East Gateway
Park from 2:00p.m. – Dusk
“Down Memory Lane”
The Gary Historical and Cultural Society, Inc. and the City of Gary
cordially invite the Public to celebrate “Ethnic Sharing and Down
Memory Lane” Day in Gary on Sunday, July 28, 2013 from
2:00 p.m. until dusk on the Lawn of the Gary Land
Company, 4th and Massachusetts, also known as East Gateway
Park. This event celebrates Gary’s historical museum, presently
planned for renovation, Gary’s ethnic cultures, and the old and
new memories and pictures about Gary history as seen through
its citizens.
There is no charge for those who wish to display their artwork,
their Gary memories, photo books, artifacts, etc. You must bring
your own table and chairs.
For information, or to participate as an exhibitor or vendor,
contact The Gary Historical & Cultural Society or Dolly
Millender at 219-882-6873, 902-0524, or send an email
to: [email protected]. (In case of rain, the event will be cancelled
and resumed at a later date.)