Bulldog Park: 183 S. West St. — This year’s Awaken NWI event will take place at 4 p.m. September 14 at Bulldog Park. The event is a night of worship. For more information, visit: https://shorturl.at/wv2S4.

CrossPoint Church: 214 Court St. — CrossPoint Church will have an outdoor service at Bulldog Park beginning at 10:30 a.m. August 31. After the service, there will be bounce houses and a splash pad for recreation, and S&T Too Pizza, Damo’s Dogs, and Day Dreams & Ice Cream will be on site for purchase. For more information, visit https://www.crosspoint.family/events/outdoor-t9fyg-xtlb4.

Lake County Fairgrounds: 857 Lake St. — CrossPoint Church’s Women’s Ministry will have its fourth Picnic and Play beginning at 10 a.m. August 27 at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Women of all ages are welcome to join with or without children. Those who would like to stay for a picnic are asked to pack a lunch. For more information, call 219-662-2211.

Gary

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.

Peace Emmanuel Baptist Church: 1201 Chase St. — Peace Emmanuel Church nurses ministry will host a Health and Wellness Fair from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on September 13. There will be screenings and information on mental health, sickle cell, cancer, fire prevention and more. The fair will also have a live DJ, fun activities, games, exercises and prizes. All are welcome to attend.

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.

Hammond

Faith United Church of Christ: 3030 175th St. — Faith United Church of Christ holds its worship service at 10 a.m. on Sundays, followed by fellowship and coffee.

Saint Joseph Catholic Church: 5304 Hohman Ave. — Saint Joseph Catholic Church will have “Donut Sunday” on the final Sunday of every month after the 9 a.m. Mass. Free coffee and donuts are provided at the air-conditioned church hall.

Hobart

First Unitarian Church of Hobart: 497 Main St. — Empty Circle Zen will have Meditation Practices at First Unitarian Church of Hobart at 7 a.m. on August 23. The event will feature evening bell chant, meditation, English Heart Sutra, and more. For more information, visit https://www.uunwi.org/events/empty-circle-zen-meditation–18/2025-08-23.

Portage

St. Peter Lutheran Church: 6540 Central Ave. — Services are held every Sunday at 10 a.m.

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