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    <title><![CDATA[VenuNite — Upcoming Events in Gary, IN]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[NATIONAL PARKS "FEE FREE" WEEKEND]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This weekend is “Fee Free” in America’s National Parks. SAFELY Celebrate 250 Years of our Nation’s Independence at the Indiana Dunes National Park.

This “fee free” weekend does NOT apply to the Indiana Dunes State Park. — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(SP) Breakfast With an Ambassador]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A variety of animals reside at the Nature Center. These creatures serve as educational ambassadors, helping to convey the significance of unique and delicate dune habitats to our visitors. Join us as we share their stories while you observe them enjoying their breakfast!

For more information, call  — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(SP) High Dunes Hike]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Strap on your hiking shoes at the Nature Center and join the Naturalist to not only see beautiful views, but to learn more about both the natural and cultural history of the Indiana Dunes State Park as you explore one of our tallest Dunes. For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at:  — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(SP) Feed the Birds B-I-N-G-O]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Fly to the Naturalist at the Nature Center’s Bird Window to help fill the feeders and play this fun game where you identify your way to a B-I-N-G-O! For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their FaceBook Page, OR go to: Indiana Dunes State Park - State of  — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(NP) Super Kids! Douglas Center Scavenger Hunt]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Selected Thursdays - Sundays, 9:00am - 3:30pm Visit the Nature Play Zone, marvel over 20 pieces of art created in the dunes, make a craft in the craft room, take a hike on the interactive Pollinator Trail, check out the frog find scavenger hunt, borrow a Naturalist Backpack, and/or earn your Junior  — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(NP) Roving Rangers]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Rangers are roving around historic Chellberg Farm & Bailly Homestead, wandering around West Beach, and hanging out at picturesque Portage Lakefront with programs throughout the day. Drop by to chat about and get help with the Junior Ranger Program as you work to complete the booklet. For more inform — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(SP) Turtle Time]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Turtles have so many adaptations for surviving in their habitats. Come to the Nature Center’s auditorium to meet our ambassador turtles. You will even learn which turtles from this area are endangered!

For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their FaceBoo — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(NP) From Glaciers to Grassroots]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Join a ranger at Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Pavilion to learn how Indiana Dunes became a National Park. For more information, please call Indiana Dunes National Park at (219) 395-1882, check out their FaceBook page, or go to www.nps.gov/indu. — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(NP) Crossroads in the Wilderness: A Homestead Walkthrough]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Visit the Bailly Homestead, where the cabins will be open for viewing, and learn about the area’s early settlers. The main house will be closed due to ongoing restoration efforts. For more information, please call Indiana Dunes National Park at (219) 395-1882, check out their FaceBook page, or go to — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(NP) Fireside Chats]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Join a ranger at Portage Lakefront and River Walk Pavilion to learn about the park and watch the sunset next to a campfire. For more information, please call Indiana Dunes National Park at (219) 395-1882, check out their FaceBook page, or go to www.nps.gov/indu. — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(NP) Henry's Hike]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Join a ranger at West Beach Visitor Contact Station to learn about the father of ecology while exploring the Succession Trial. For more information, please call Indiana Dunes National Park at (219) 395-1882, check out their FaceBook page, or go to www.nps.gov/indu. — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(SP) Salamander Gander]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Come and learn all about these amazing creatures and learn about their lifecycle, feeding habits, and adaptations in the Nature Center’s Auditorium. We will take a short walk to search for some in the wild!

For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their Fa — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(SP) Naturalist Table at the Nature Center]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Be on the lookout at the Nature Center for a naturalist with some fun items to learn about! They may have a fun game to play or a treat to try! For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their FaceBook Page, OR go to: Indiana Dunes State Park - State of India — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(NP) Roving Rangers (West Beach and Mount Baldy)]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Rangers are at West Beach and Mt. Baldy with programs throughout the day. Drop by to chat about and get help with the Junior Ranger Program as you work to complete the booklet.

For more information, please call Indiana Dunes National Park at (219) 395-1882, check out their FaceBook page, or go to w — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(NP) Beachcomber 101]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Join a ranger at Central Beach parking lot to drift and discover while strolling along the beach around sunset and beyond.

For more information, please call Indiana Dunes National Park at (219) 395-1882, check out their FaceBook page, or go to www.nps.gov/indu. — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(SP) 29th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Watch the sand come alive at this year’s 28th annual event! The theme is “Nature Superheroes.” Please register promptly at the west side of the Beach Pavilion by 9:00am, (participants may begin at 7:00am). Judging will start at noon; with awards at 1:00pm. Come vote for your favorite sculpture in th — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(NP) Roving Rangers]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Rangers are roving around historic Chellberg Farm & Bailly Homestead, wandering around West Beach, and hanging out at picturesque Portage Lakefront with programs throughout the day. Drop by to chat about and get help with the Junior Ranger Program as you work to complete the booklet. For more inform — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(NP) Henry's Hike]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Join a ranger at West Beach Visitor Contact Station to learn about the father of ecology while exploring the Succession Trial. For more information, please call Indiana Dunes National Park at (219) 395-1882, check out their FaceBook page, or go to www.nps.gov/indu. — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Brunch on Broadway Gary Got Talent - J's Showcase Registration]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We are activating Broadway, not with just great food, but celebrating the Arts! Gary Got Talent - J's Showcase is being featured at J's! — J's Breakfast Club, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(SP) Nature Scavenger Hunt]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Stop by the Nature Center’s front desk and pick-up directions for this fun game for all ages. Complete the hunt for a small prize. For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their FaceBook Page, OR go to: Indiana Dunes State Park - State of Indiana — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(NP) Roving Rangers]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Rangers are roving around historic Chellberg Farm & Bailly Homestead, wandering around West Beach, and hanging out at picturesque Portage Lakefront with programs throughout the day. Drop by to chat about and get help with the Junior Ranger Program as you work to complete the booklet. For more inform — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(NP) Henry's Hike]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Join a ranger at West Beach Visitor Contact Station to learn about the father of ecology while exploring the Succession Trial. For more information, please call Indiana Dunes National Park at (219) 395-1882, check out their FaceBook page, or go to www.nps.gov/indu. — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(SP) Breakfast with the Birds]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Start your morning off with a breakfast snack while watching the birds eat their breakfast too! The naturalist will help identify the backyard birds that visit the feeders.

For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their FaceBook Page, OR go to: Indiana Dun — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(SP) The JD Marshall Shipwreck Today and Long Ago]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It will be Naturalist’s choice! Learn about the state park’s shipwreck on a 1.5-mile flat hike OR a chat in the auditorium. Meet at the Nature Center for details. For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their FaceBook Page, OR go to: Indiana Dunes State Pa — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(SP) Breakfast With an Ambassador]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A variety of animals reside at the Nature Center. These creatures serve as educational ambassadors, helping to convey the significance of unique and delicate dune habitats to our visitors. Join us as we share their stories while you observe them enjoying their breakfast!

For more information, call  — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(SP) High Dunes Hike]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Strap on your hiking shoes at the Nature Center and join the Naturalist to not only see beautiful views, but to learn more about both the natural and cultural history of the Indiana Dunes State Park as you explore one of our tallest Dunes. For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at:  — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(SP) Feed the Birds B-I-N-G-O]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Fly to the Naturalist at the Nature Center’s Bird Window to help fill the feeders and play this fun game where you identify your way to a B-I-N-G-O! For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their FaceBook Page, OR go to: Indiana Dunes State Park - State of  — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(NP) Roving Rangers]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Rangers are roving around historic Chellberg Farm & Bailly Homestead, wandering around West Beach, and hanging out at picturesque Portage Lakefront with programs throughout the day. Drop by to chat about and get help with the Junior Ranger Program as you work to complete the booklet.

For more infor — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(NP) Super Kids! Douglas Center Scavenger Hunt]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Selected Thursdays - Sundays, 9:00am - 3:30pm Visit the Nature Play Zone, marvel over 20 pieces of art created in the dunes, make a craft in the craft room, take a hike on the interactive Pollinator Trail, check out the frog find scavenger hunt, borrow a Naturalist Backpack, and/or earn your Junior  — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(SP) Turtle Time]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Turtles have so many adaptations for surviving in their habitats. Come to the Nature Center’s auditorium to meet our ambassador turtles. You will even learn which turtles from this area are endangered!

For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their FaceBoo — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(NP) From Glaciers to Grassroots]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Join a ranger at Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Pavilion to learn how Indiana Dunes became a National Park.

For more information, please call Indiana Dunes National Park at (219) 395-1882, check out their FaceBook page, or go to www.nps.gov/indu. — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(NP) Crossroads in the Wilderness: A Homestead Walkthrough]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Visit the Bailly Homestead, where the cabins will be open for viewing, and learn about the area’s early settlers. The main house will be closed due to ongoing restoration efforts.

For more information, please call Indiana Dunes National Park at (219) 395-1882, check out their FaceBook page, or go t — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(NP) Fireside Chats]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Join a ranger at Portage Lakefront and River Walk Pavilion to learn about the park and watch the sunset next to a campfire.

For more information, please call Indiana Dunes National Park at (219) 395-1882, check out their FaceBook page, or go to www.nps.gov/indu. — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(NP) Roving Rangers (West Beach and Mount Baldy)]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Rangers are at West Beach and Mt. Baldy with programs throughout the day. Drop by to chat about and get help with the Junior Ranger Program as you work to complete the booklet.

For more information, please call Indiana Dunes National Park at (219) 395-1882, check out their FaceBook page, or go to w — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(NP) Henry's Hike]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Join a ranger at West Beach Visitor Contact Station to learn about the father of ecology while exploring the Succession Trial.

For more information, please call Indiana Dunes National Park at (219) 395-1882, check out their FaceBook page, or go to www.nps.gov/indu. — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(SP) Salamander Gander]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Come and learn all about these amazing creatures and learn about their lifecycle, feeding habits, and adaptations in the Nature Center’s Auditorium. We will take a short walk to search for some in the wild!

For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their Fa — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(SP) Naturalist Table at the Nature Center]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Be on the lookout at the Nature Center for a naturalist with some fun items to learn about! They may have a fun game to play or a treat to try! For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their FaceBook Page, OR go to: Indiana Dunes State Park - State of India — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Join a ranger at Central Beach parking lot to drift and discover while strolling along the beach around sunset and beyond.

For more information, please call Indiana Dunes National Park at (219) 395-1882, check out their FaceBook page, or go to www.nps.gov/indu. — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Milwaukee Milkmen]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ — U.S. Steel Yard, Gary]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of music and melody with The Save the Tunes Council, a dedicated collective of local musicians, passionate about keeping folk songs alive with an array of traditional instruments. Don’t miss this chance to experience the rich sounds and stories of our mus — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Juggin Like Scooter Concert featuring Future Artist the AMG Twinz — Loft Adiq Ultra Lounge, Gary]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This collaborative event is sponsored by Indiana Dunes State Park, Save the Dunes, Great Lakes Coastal Program, Plastic Reduction Alliance, and Alliance for the Great Lakes. At the Nature Center, gain insights from Dr. Julie Peller of Valparaiso University and her research focused on micro and nano  — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Rangers are roving around historic Chellberg Farm & Bailly Homestead, wandering around West Beach, and hanging out at picturesque Portage Lakefront with programs throughout the day. Drop by to chat about and get help with the Junior Ranger Program as you work to complete the booklet.

For more infor — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Join a ranger at West Beach Visitor Contact Station to learn about the father of ecology while exploring the Succession Trial.

For more information, please call Indiana Dunes National Park at (219) 395-1882, check out their FaceBook page, or go to www.nps.gov/indu. — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Awaken your tastebuds and join the naturalist for an easy 1-hour walk exploring delicious dune delicacies of the season found just below your feet. This program starts at the Nature Center. For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their FaceBook Page, OR go — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Nate Mason Experience: RnB & Roses]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[R&B. Roses. Live band. Grown energy. A patio night with Nate Mason, JBeso, Sing Desni, and The Unit Band. — Tiny's Restaurant & Bar | Group Events and Date Nights, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Milwaukee Milkmen]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Rangers are roving around historic Chellberg Farm & Bailly Homestead, wandering around West Beach, and hanging out at picturesque Portage Lakefront with programs throughout the day. Drop by to chat about and get help with the Junior Ranger Program as you work to complete the booklet. For more inform — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Join a ranger at West Beach Visitor Contact Station to learn about the father of ecology while exploring the Succession Trial. For more information, please call Indiana Dunes National Park at (219) 395-1882, check out their FaceBook page, or go to www.nps.gov/indu. — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[(SP) Old Stone Gates to Dunes Prairie Nature Preserve]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Did you know that Indiana Dunes State Park has 3 Nature Preserves?! Join a naturalist at the Beach Overflow Lot (next to the Main Gate) to explore one of them. Along the route, you can get an up-close picture of our beautiful Old Stone Gates! For more information, call the State Park Nature Center a — Art in the Park @ Paul H. Douglas Center, Gary]]></description>
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