Run/Walk with your Mom or to honor Moms! Make this her best Mother's Day while helping Moms in need! Run Like a Mother 5K | Hometown Happenings Sunday, May 11th, 2025, 8:00 am (7 am sign-in) Lake Co. Fairgrounds, Crown Point, IN Sign Up Online At the event: Finisher Medal for First 500 signed up! FREE Mimosa or Miller Lite afterwards. FREE Admission … [Read More]
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Mother’s Day Market & Vendor Application
Welcome Market Guests & Vendors to the Hometown Mother's Day Market Sunday, May 11th, 9a -2p Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point, IN $5 at the door. 12 … [Read More]
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Nite Ride & Market
Be a part of our 9th Annual 5 or 8+ mile family friendly NIGHT time bike ride for all ages starting at the Fairgrounds and touring through the City. Includes a bike … [Read More]
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Pro Tips for Running Your BEST 5K!
Top Tips on How to Be a Pro at Racing the 5K - by Coach Karen Seeko Congratulations to you if you are relatively new to racing the 5K distance or if this is your first 5K. In order to help make your experience a positive one, I would like to share my top tips … [Read More...]

Event Info for Finish Wine 5K!
Hello Friends! Thank you for signing up for the Finish Wine 5K/2K, this Friday, June 21st, 7 pm at St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church, 101 E. Burrell Drive in Crown Point. EARLY Packet Pickup: Thursday, June 20th, 4:30-6p at Project LeanNation (Crown … [Read More...]

Hometown PR Club Standings!
Hello Friends - Thank you for joining the Hometown PR Club. The PR Club offers an extra challenge to the Hometown Happenings races in which you participate. If you improve your time over 3 consecutive races, you will earn a PR Club Medal that you will … [Read More...]

Community Profile: Pick 7 Food Pantry
The Pick 7 Food Pantry is organized by St. Matthias Church at 101 E. Burrell Drive in Crown Point, IN. The food pantry supports families in need each month and is available to anyone. This is a favorite cause of Hometown Happenings as we would like to put an … [Read More...]

Meet Crown Point Mayor, Pete Land
Pete Land, Mayor Hello, everyone! My name is Pete Land, and I am the Mayor of our beloved City of Crown Point. I am a lifelong resident of Crown Point, growing up with my seven siblings on South Court Street. I have three sons, Kyle, Benjamin and Jack, all … [Read More...]