Hobart club offers scholarships

HOBART | The Hobart Kiwanis Club will award scholarships to students residing within the municipal boundaries of the city of Hobart and Lake Station.

Meet the Hobart Lions tonight at open house

Hobart Lions Club welcomes all to an open house from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Hobart Chamber of Commerce building, 1001 Lillian St. Representatives from Leader Dog for the Blind, Cancer Control, and other Lions International projects will be present, and light refreshments will be served.

Don't pack away that holiday spirit with the decorations

As we pack away the Christmas tree and all the trimmings, the room looks bare. Let's hope the holiday spirit stays alive in our hearts for the whole year. A few of my New Year’s resolutions are still with me - to try to do some good in this crazy world, and to call at least one old friend ea…

Toys for Tots brightens Christmas for 1,700 local children

The local Toys for Tots program was completed last week. This year, even with the slow economy for many people, they still dug deep into their pockets and donated a record number of toys.

Environmentalists meet tonight for movie and potluck dinner

Dunelands Sierra Club, an environmental group, will hold its annual holiday potluck dinner at 6 p.m. today at the Krull meeting room, 206 Main St., downtown Hobart.

Kiwanis plays Santa for soldiers

Luncheon offers a "Touch of Elegance" to benefit medical center

St. Mary Medical Center Auxiliary will sponsor its 13th annual "A Touch of Elegance" fundraising luncheon Sept. 15, at Avalon Manor, 3550 E. U.S. 30, Hobart. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., and lunch will be served at noon.

Come for the concert, stay for a hot dog at Festival Park

Thursday's concert presented by the Hobart City Improvement Committee will feature the Murray Brothers Trio at 7 p.m. at Festival Park, 111 E. Old Ridge Road. Popcorn and hot dogs will be available for purchase from committee volunteers.

Hobart panel providing Elvis tribute on Thursday

Hobart City Improvement Committee’s concert at 7 p.m. Thursday at Festival Park, 111 Old Ridge Road, will feature David Lopez with his popular Elvis tribute. The German Band will perform July 19 and host a cash and food drive for the Hobart Food Pantry.

Fifth-graders pledge to say no to drugs through DARE

Hobart Police Department and School City of Hobart held the annual Drug Abuse Resistance Education graduation ceremony recently at Hobart High School. Receiving diplomas and recognition for completing the 10-week course were 290 fifth-graders.

Mayor salutes The Rusty Pipes for 30 years of music

The Rusty Pipes will receive recognition from Mayor Brian Snedecor at this week's Hobart City Council meeting for providing 30 years of beautiful music.

Exhibit features works by Hobart Arts League members

Hobart Arts League is hosting an All Members Exhibit this month, showcasing a mix of artwork in various mediums done by the league members, at the league facility, 3850 Howard St., Hobart. 

Hobart chamber to present awards and install officers

Hobart Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Awards Banquet on Thursday at the Hobart Community Center, 111 E. Old Ridge Road, Hobart. Dinner will be held from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by the award presentation and installation of new officers. Tickets are $15 with a cash bar. RSVP at (219) …

Knights to serve pasta, while Kiwanians offer chili

Three kinds of pasta will be served by the Hobart Knights of Columbus at its Spaghetti Dinner, set for 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at St. Bridget School Gym, 568 E. Second St., Hobart.

Young volunteers help with Kiwanis Food Drive

HOBART | The Kiwanis Club recently hosted its most successful Food Pantry Drive thanks to plenty of help from some young friends.

Youth groups help make Kiwanis food drive a success

This year's Hobart Kiwanis Food Drive was the most successful ever, with many groups of youngsters helping pick up 2,300 bags donated and placed on family porches. Among the helpers were the Hobart Middle School Builders Club, Key Club, JROTC and the Brickie boys basketball team.

Merrillville Rotary presents its Annual 'Clothing Our Children' Wine and Auction event

MERRILLVILLE | Merrillville Rotary Club presents its 8th annual Clothing Our Children Wine Tasting and Auction event from 2-5:00 p.m. on October 2 at the Celebrity Ballroom, Radisson Hotel, 800 E. 81st Avenue.

Hobart Kiwanis prez details achievements in farewell message

Mike Adams gave his last message as president of Hobart Kiwanis Club at this month's meeting.

New senior center keeps memory of benefector alive

The grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at the Maria Reiner Senior Center last week was extremely well attended. I did not know so many seniors lived in Hobart.

Hobart Kiwanis Club awards scholarships

HOBART | Hobart Kiwanis Club awarded $1,500 scholarships to three high school seniors: Chanler Rosenbaum and Jeremy Koselke, of Hobart High School, and Juana Ortiz, of Edison High School, during a recent meeting.