CROWN POINT
St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church: 101 W. Burrell Dr. — St. Matthias will have a youth ministry SPARK bonfire from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 8. The bonfire will take place on the west lawn. For more information, call 219-663-2201.
Bethel Church: 10202 Broadway — Bethel Church will have a “Someone Cares” event July 14 to July 16 as part of a collaborative effort with churches in Northwest Indiana to serve the community. The cost to participate is $75 per student. For more information or to register, visit bethelnwi.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2135/responses/new.
GARY
Marquette Park United Methodist Church: 215 N. Grand Blvd. — Marquette Park United Methodist Church welcomes all to worship on Sundays at 11:15 a.m., followed by refreshments in the Fellowship Hall. For more information, call 219-938-4106.
HOBART
Jubilee Worship Center: 415 N. Hobart Road — GLOW cardio worship will have a fitness class from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 14. The event will be every Tuesday and will feature an hour of faith, fitness and worship. First class is free. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/1535864981883430/.
LAPORTE
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church: 1000 Michigan Ave. — All are welcome to attend a free community dinner at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 7. Doors will open at 5:30 for drinks and popcorn ahead of the home-cooked meal. Those attending can enter through Harrison Street doors. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/2450433088708688/.
PORTAGE
Nativity of Our Savior Church: 2949 Willowcreek Road — All are welcome to attend the 58th annual Nativity Fest from July 9 to July 12 for four days of family fun, food, live entertainment and more. For more information, www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1450264700462618&id=100064373063900.
SCHERERVILLE
St. Michael the Archangel: 1 W. Wilhelm St. — The church will host its annual St. Michael Festival from 5 to 11 p.m. on Aug. 8, which will include a kids zone, live music, bingo, food and a mega raffle.
VALPARAISO
St. Paul Catholic Church: 1855 W. Harrison Blvd. — The St. Paul Senior Group will meet from 12:45 to 2 p.m. on July 14 in the church social hall. The group is open to all parishioners and friends, age 55 and older, who would like to socialize and meet new people. This is a potluck luncheon, so please bring a food item to share. Tableware, coffee, soft drinks and chicken will be provided. Porter County Museum’s Visitor Experience Manager Quinn Albert will be the guest speaker, detailing the interesting history of the Porter County Fair. Questions may be directed to Wayne at 219-973-3621. To arrange for a ride, call Virginia Tomac at 219-241-5793.
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