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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!.

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• 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 ★

Friday December 26

• The Disco Circus
  Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 W 29th Ave, Gary
  9:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 26

• 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

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 24

• 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

Thursday December 25

• 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

Friday December 26

• Mahjong Open Play: Ages 18 & Over
  Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Latest scam, using Microsoft Teams.
  Just an FYI since this has occurred twice at my employer. People posing as your companies I.T. personnel have been using Teams calling feature. Be… (Nextdoor Miller Beach)
• Humane Society of NWI News - Meet Mr.
  Chubbs, our Sweet 9 year Old Return. Nine years ago I walked this then 6 month puppy named Chubbs, and to my consternation today I find he has been… (Nextdoor Miller Beach)

• 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

Hobart

• Former Hobart man receives 22 years after shooting at estranged wife (chicagotribune.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I got tired of the hole business.
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