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🌱 Patch AM: How a former Gary educator is reshaping Nevada’s school priorities
Spotted on the Gary calendar: The Disco Circus

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In today's newsletter:
- How a former Gary educator is reshaping Nevada’s school priorities
Also on today's calendar: THE DISCO CIRCUS at the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in Gary, IN!.
Find out what's happening in Garyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Garyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, afternoon mist, with a high of 49 and low of 39 degrees.
- Thursday: Low clouds, temps: high: 42, low: 39.
- Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 50 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• State superintendent: Supporting underserved students ‘critical' (nevadaappeal.com) — Nevada’s new state superintendent, Victor Wakefield, actually began his education career in Gary working to support local students and recruit Teach for America leaders before moving west. Now he’s pushing Nevada to boost rigorous College and Career Ready diplomas, better fund underserved students, expand teacher support systems, and cut chronic absenteeism in half over five years.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gary
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★ Featured events ★
- The Disco Circus
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 W 29th Ave, Gary
9:00 pm
Friday December 26
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Other local events
- THE DISCO CIRCUS at the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in Gary, IN!
Hard Rock Cafe , 5400 W 29th Ave , Gary
9:00 pm - The Disco Circus at Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe , 5400 W 29th Ave , Gary
9:00 pm
Friday December 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Zumba in the Park
Portage, IN Calendar , 2100 Willowcreek Road , Portage
9:00 am - Taekwondo in the Park
Portage, IN Calendar , 2100 Willowcreek Road , Portage
4:30 pm - Yoga in the Park
Portage, IN Calendar , 5250 US Highway 6 S , Portage
5:30 pm - MS Support Group – NISC/Merrillville
The Neurological Institute & Specialty Centers , 521 E 86th Ave Z , Merrillville
6:00 pm - Library Closed
Whiting Public Library , 1735 Oliver Street , Whiting - Christmas Day
East Chicago, IN Calendar - Christmas Day - All City of Portage Offices Closed
Portage, IN Calendar Portage, IN 46368
8:30 am - Redevelopment Commission Meeting
Portage, IN Calendar , 6070 Central Avenue , Portage
4:30 pm - Mahjong Open Play: Ages 18 & Over
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
1:00 pm
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Latest scam, using Microsoft Teams.
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- Goodwill of Michiana, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler - Gary - FT in Gary. Apply here.
- Indiana University posted a job opening for Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing in Gary. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gary here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Former Hobart man receives 22 years after shooting at estranged wife (chicagotribune.com)
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