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.

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.

Christmas tree on Lake George makes Hobart more festive

A live lighted Christmas tree on Lake George makes Hobart more festive this year.

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.

Hobart Jaycees have trees to complete the Christmas decorations

The Hobart Jaycees are busy again this year with the annual Christmas Tree Sale at their clubhouse, 18 E. Old Ridge Road, Hobart.

Hobart Jaycees offer fresh Christmas trees

The Hobart Jaycees are busy again this year with the group's annual Christmas Tree Sale at the clubhouse at 18 E. Old Ridge Road, Hobart.

Tree lighting, carols and carriage rides set for Hobart

The City of Hobart will hold its Christmas tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday at Festival Park, 111 East Old Ridge Road. Enjoy a festive evening with holiday carols led by the Trinity Lutheran Youth Choir and the Rhythm & Time Youth Show Choir. Carriage rides in the park and a warmi…

Hobart Kiwanis deliver gifts to students and U.S. soldiers

Hobart Kiwanis Club members delivered more than 400 new dictionaries to Hobart and Hobart Township fifth-graders last month just in time for the new school term.

Hobart chamber offers maps, hosts Toys for Tots luncheon

Hobart is now producing new Hobart City Maps, available at the Hobart Chamber of Commerce office, 1001 Lillian St., Hobart City Hall and local hotels. Businesses have an opportunity to advertise in the new map every thee years by calling Lisa at (219) 942-5774.

Vet Fest and Veterans Day ceremony planned for Hobart

Don’t cook Nov. 8, instead bring your family to the Vet Fest Italian buffet and salad bar at Hobart American Legion Post 54, 208 S. Linda St.

Children will be trick-or-treating tonight in Hobart

Halloween trick or treat hours for the city of Hobart are 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today. If you want to participate, turn on your porch light. Have a safe and Happy Halloween.

Spaghetti, sewing and spooky scenes served up in Hobart

It will be Spaghetti Supper time starting at 5 p.m. Nov. 3 at St. Stephen Episcopal Church, 1360 State St., Hobart. Enjoy an evening of fellowship and a good meal (desserts and coffee included) for $6 for adults and $3 for children 3 to 9; younger children eat free. Meatless spaghetti sauce …

Brickie alumni to gather for picnic Sunday

Hobart High School Alumni Association will sponsor a Brickie Fest Alumni Family Picnic from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at Festival Park, 111 E. Old Ridge Road. Bring your own picnic lunch and visit with other alumni and their families. The Hobart Community Center will be open in case of inclement…

Hobart chamber luncheon and education fundraiser today

The guest speaker will be Federal Judge Phillip P. Simon when the Hobart Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly luncheon meeting today at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 2120 Southlake Mall Unit 500. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m.

Hobart sorority will be Footin' for a Cancer Cure on Sunday

Hobart's Theta Rho chapter of Phi Beta Psi sorority is seeking support for its 14th annual Footin' For a Cancer Cure 5K Walk-a-Thon to be held on Sunday. Registration for the walk will begin at 9 a.m. at the Hobart Community Center, 111 E. Old Ridge Road and the walk will begin at 10, follow…

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 welcomes people and ducks to Lakefront Festival

Annual Lakefront Festival will be held Thursday through Sunday at Festival Park, 111 E. Old Ridge Road.

Concert in the park features music from bygone eras

Hobart City Improvement Committee’s concert at 7 p.m. Thursday will feature vocals from the 1940‘s through 1970‘s performed by Mary (Hebert) Bobout at Festival Park, 111 E. Old Ridge Road. Her appearance is sponsored by the Hobart Community Foundation. Popcorn and hot dogs will be available …

Hobart hosts National Night Out event at community pool

National Night Out, the annual event that encourages residents to get out in their community and get to know fellow residents as a way to prevent crime will be Tuesday.

Hobart Elks host car wash as cancer fundraiser

Sponsored by Tuesday Night Baggers, a free Car Wash for Cancer will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Hobart Elks Lodge, 3580 W. 61st Ave., Hobart. Donations will be greatly appreciated at the car wash, or by mail to the Elks lodge.

Thursday's concert includes food drive and movie screening

Bring nonperishable food items and cash donations for the Hobart Food Pantry to this week's City Improvement Committee concert at 7 p.m. Thursday. The German Band will perform and host the food pantry drive at Festival Park, 111 Old Ridge Road, Hobart.

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.

Parade, concert and fireworks set for Hobart today

Happy Fourth of July to all!

Parade will honor Dick Boyd and the red, white and blue

Hobart Chamber of Commerce's July 4th memory books are now available at the chamber office, 1001 Lillian St. The Red, White and Blue Collar City books include a chamber directory.

Take a walk through the gardens Saturday in Hobart

A Garden Walk, “June is Bustin’ Out All Over,” featuring 11 gardens in Hobart will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, hosted by the Lake County Master Gardeners Association.

Flag Day activities set for Thursday in Hobart

The Rusty Pipes will be playing its special patriotic music at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Hobart Elks Lodge, 3580 W. 61st Ave., in honor of Flag Day.

Fishing derby for children is Saturday at Robinson Lake

Friends of Robinson Lake and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources are sponsoring the third annual Family Fishing Event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Robinson Lake for children 10 and younger who are accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Seniors invited to lunch and health fair in Hobart

Maria Reiner Health Fair for Hobart senior citizens will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the Ambassador Banquet Hall, 1767 E. 37th Ave.

Make a donation to veterans for Poppy Days in Hobart

For more than 70 years, the American Legion Auxiliary has sponsored Poppy Days to remind us that millions have sacrificed their lives and health to keep our nation strong and free.

Look for Ron in downtown Hobart on Mother's Day

Sunday is Mother's Day, and Ron Jackson will, for the 12th consecutive year, be standing on a red carpet in front of Bright Spot Restaurant on Main Street in Hobart.

Bag up donations for Letter Carriers Food Drive this month

Check your food shelves for extra nonperishable food items to donate to the annual National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive on May 12. Locally, the items will be delivered by postal workers to 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.