Hobart will mark Memorial Day at Doughboy Monument

Hobart Memorial Day services honoring veterans who gave their lives to our country will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Doughboy Monument, Seventh and Lincoln streets, led this year by the Hobart VFW Post. Veterans groups will place wreaths at the monument listing deceased war veterans.

American Legion welcomes new officers, hosts garage sale

Hobart American Legion Post 54 installed new officers for the 2013-14 term last week with a meeting and light refreshments served by Auxiliary Unit 54.

Chamber luncheon today set for County Line Orchard

Call this morning to grab a reservation for the Hobart Chamber of Commerce's monthly membership luncheon at noon today at County Line Orchard, 200 S. County Line Road, Hobart. The orchard's plans for growth and expansion this year will be discussed. Cost is $15 per person. Call (219) 942-5774.

Play crazy bunco and shop at bazaar in Hobart

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 54 is hosting a Crazy Bunco Party at 1 p.m. Sunday at American Legion Post 54, 208 S. Linda St., Hobart.

Community concert band in fine tune this Sunday

The Rusty Pipes will present its Spring Band Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Hobart Middle School Auditorium, 38 E. Eighth St., Hobart. Selections will include "American Flourish Symphony from the New World," "Washington Gray March" and songs from "Les Miserables."

Alumni host annual dinner Friday at Hobart High School

Head football coach Ryan Turley will be the featured speaker for the annual dinner meeting of the Hobart High School Alumni Association on Friday at Hobart High School, 2211 E. 10th St. Doors (enter Door 21) will open at 6 p.m., dinner will be served at 6:30, and the program will start at 7.…

Fashions, baskets and lunch on tap at St. Bridget's

St. Bridget Church, 114 Center St., Hobart, is the place to be Sunday for a Style Show and Luncheon that includes a beautiful basket raffle.

Museum hosts visitors from Hobart to Hawaii

The Hobart Historical Society Museum, open 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday, had visitors last year throughout Indiana as well as Oregon, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Washington, Illinois, California and Hawaii.

Join Hobart Chamber of Commerce for awards program

Hobart Chamber of Commerce will host its awards program from 5 to 9 p.m. April 12 to recognize businesses and organizations in Hobart that have made extraordinary contributions during the past year. Set for the Festival park Community Center, 111 E. Old Ridge Road, tickets are $45 and seati…

Hobart schools host Spring Fest fundraiser Friday

School City of Hobart will hold its annual Spring Fest at Hobart High School, 2211 E. 10th St., starting at 5 p.m. Friday. All proceeds go to support early education programs.

Dance with Hobart High alumni at scholarship fundraiser

Come to “Dancing Thru The Decades” on March 23 at Rosser Hall 1421 W. 37th Ave., Hobart. Sponsored by the Hobart High School Alumni Association, tickets are $20 per single and $35 per couple and are available at Hobart High School, School City of Hobart Administration Office, or at the door.

Dine on wild game at Saturday's benefit in Hobart

A Wild Game Dinner will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at County Line Orchard, 200 S. County Line Road, Hobart. Proceeds help support Rebuilding Together, Wounded Warrior Project, Pink Ribbon Connection and the Hobart Food Pantry.

Hobart Family YMCA working to keep children healthy

Hobart Family YMCA, 601 W 40th Place, Hobart, will host its annual Healthy Kids Day from 10 a.m. to noon March 9, with free admission for all Hobart children.

Mama Mia! It's time for spaghetti in Hobart

The annual and very popular Mama Mia Spaghetti Dinner sponsored by the Hobart Community Foundation will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Feb 28 at St. Bridget Center, 101 Center St., Hobart.

Tree lighting ceremony today offers hope for hearts

“A crimson light twinkles and another life is saved."

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.

Committee meets to plan summer concerts in Hobart

The Hobart City Improvement Committee met last week at the home of President Virginia Curtis.

Lions club hosting open house to share its work with Hobart community

The Hobart Lions Club has been serving the community since 1929. Recently, the club held a pancake breakfast and donated $500 in proceeds to the Hobart Food Pantry, represented by Director Theresa Larimore.

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.