Happy Birthday
Dec. 6: Marian Farina
Some thoughts
I am very thankful for all the wonderful people who have stepped up to help, comfort and take care of Dennis and me as he has been hospitalized and will be in and out in the next year. You are all God’s angels but not everyone can see your wings. I can. There is more to come, so please keep us in your prayers, and keep flapping your wings over us.
Our newest firefighter was sworn in on Nov. 23. Welcome Jacob Kabella. Chief Greg DeLor is hoping that the State Board of Accounts will approve the requested city budget. Then he can add three more firefighter/paramedics to fill the shifts.
Calendar
Dec. 3: Presentation of “Faustina: Messenger of Divine Mercy” at St. John Evangelist Church in St. John at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information, contact Jackie Krilich at the parish office at 219-365-5678 or jackiekrilich@yahoo.com.
Dec. 5-6: Hundreds of visitors will be in Crown Point for the first “Winter Freeze” Indiana Elite soccer tournament at the Sparta Dome in the SportsPlex. This is for U8 to U18 boys and girls teams. Indiana Elite has been given permission to have three food trucks at the dome for folks who want to buy food while the kids are playing, but organizers are expecting restaurants in the city and around the area to have lots more customers. At least 20 are signed up.
Dec. 8: Fest of the Immaculate Conception
Dec. 20: Santa’s Bowling Party at Super Bowl, 218 S. East St., Crown Point. Bowl and visit with Santa and his elves. 10:15 a.m., noon, 1:45 and 3:30 p.m. Call Super Bowl for more information: 219-661-9015.
Dec. 21 to Jan. 1: Christmas break. School resumes Jan. 4.
Dec. 25: Christmas
Jan. 3: Second annual Winter’s Walk is a 3K walk to support Special Olympics of Lake County starts at the Merrillville High School freshmen cafeteria. Registration starts at 2 p.m. and the walk starts at 3 p.m. Snowshoes and cross-country skis can be used. Dinner and hot cocoa will be available after the walk. Each participant needs a minimum of $25 in pledges. Dinner is $5. The Merrillville High School Jazz Band will perform after dinner. Free mittens will be given to all walkers, and a special gift goes to all those who complete the walk. For preregistration and pledge sheets, contact Margot at 219-663-0627 or solake@slccs.com.
