Chesterton
Liberty Bible Church: 824 N. Calumet Ave. — There will be a seniors game day with Fourth Quarter Senior Ministry beginning at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. April 18. Attendees should bring their favorite game to share with others for a fun time of fellowship and snacks. For more information call 219-926-3038.
Gary
Marquette Park United Methodist Church: 215 N. Grand Blvd. — All are welcome to worship at 11:15 a.m. on Sundays at Marquette Park United Methodist Church. There will be refreshments to follow in the Fellowship Hall.
Hammond
Bishop Noll Institute: 1519 Hoffman St. — Bishop Noll Institute’s annual fundraiser “The Big Event!” will take place from 6-11 p.m. April 27 at the Bishop Noll fieldhouse. The evening is a 21+ event, and will feature dinner from Pepino’s, entertainment, raffles and silent and live auctions. Tickets are $50 per person and $500 for a big event table of 10. They can be purchased online at https://e.givesmart.com/events/ycN/. Proceeds from The Big Event! directly benefit Bishop Noll’s student scholarship fund. For more information, call (219) 932-9058.
Merrillville
Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine: 5755 Pennsylvania St. —The 15th annual Polish Bikers’ Pilgrimage and Blessing of Motorcycles. A Holy Mass in Polish will begin at noon on May 5, followed by the Blessing of Motorcycles and a picnic on the shrine grounds. Menu items and prices will vary, and food will also be available for purchase in the Millennium Hall. The event will be held rain or shine and motorcyclists who will not be attending Mass but would like their bikes blessed should plan to arrive at the shrine before 1 p.m. and park on the shrine grounds. For more information, call 219-884-0714.
Portage
Founders Square Park: 6300 Main St. — There will be a “Light the Way – Worship in the Park” from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. May 18. Norma S. Williams, published author and women’s ministry leader, will host the event and will be joined with worship from Valparaiso Baptist Church, Hobart Assembly, The Hope Collective and Living Hope Church. There will also be on-site baptisms and nonprofit organizations along with food. The event is free. For more information call 219-762-1675.
Valparaiso
BridgePoint Church Valparaiso: 55 Chicago St. — The Women’s Ministry at BridgePoint Church will have a Worship and Prayer event beginning at 9 a.m. April 20. For more information, call 219-477-4207.
First Presbyterian Church: 3401 N. Valparaiso St. — Women who are interested in singing and performing are invited to join the Great Lake Sound Chorus for a Tuesday night rehearsal from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. April 16 at First Presbyterian Church. The acapella, four-part barbershop chorus sings a variety of different music styles and are currently in Region 3 of Sweet Adeline’s International. To learn more, reach out to glschorus@gmail.com with any questions or visit https://www.meetup.com/great-lake-sound-chorus/events/vhnvbtygcgbvb/.
Living Hope Community Church: 1115 Calumet Ave. — Women are invited to a women’s conference “From Surviving to Thriving” from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 13 at Living Hope Community Church. Those in attendance will hear four women share testimony on how faith has helped them through life. The event is free and a spot can be reserved on Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-conference-from-surviving-to-thriving-tickets-849656755227
Valparaiso Baptist Church: 612 Emmettsburg St. — The Paper Pantry at Valparaiso Baptist Church will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 17. The Paper Pantry Ministry helps those in need by supplying household toiletries, kitchen products and personal items. For more information, call 219-464-1443.
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