Hometown Happenings https://www.yourhometownevents.com/ Your Hometown Events Mon, 04 May 2026 22:14:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 TOP Reasons to CHOOSE Hometown Happenings Artisan Markets https://www.yourhometownevents.com/2026/01/marketreasons/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:01:03 +0000 https://www.yourhometownevents.com/?p=10680 Our Goal:  To support small, local businesses while giving our guests a unique shopping experience.  Market Guidelines (Please Read)   Vendor Application As a small local artisan vendor, you have many choices as to which Markets you attend.  Here are the TOP reasons to choose the Hometown Happenings Artisan Markets. TOP Reasons to Sign up for our […]

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]]> 2026 Hometown Market Vendor Directory https://www.yourhometownevents.com/2025/07/vendors/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:49:24 +0000 https://www.yourhometownevents.com/?p=10500 We are very grateful for ALL of our vendors who participate in the Hometown Markets.  We also appreciate all of the guests who come to the Markets to support and purchase from small, locally owned businesses. Below is the list of vendors who are signed up for the entire Market season! AstroSnax – Space-themed Freeze […]

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]]> Pro Tips for Running Your BEST 5K! https://www.yourhometownevents.com/2025/04/best5k/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:59:14 +0000 https://www.yourhometownevents.com/?p=10392 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 […]

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]]> Community Profile: Pick 7 Food Pantry https://www.yourhometownevents.com/2024/05/pick7-2/ Tue, 28 May 2024 17:19:08 +0000 https://www.yourhometownevents.com/?p=9983 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 end to food insecurity in our […]

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]]> Aly Haage: Finding “Me” Time https://www.yourhometownevents.com/2022/11/haage/ Tue, 29 Nov 2022 15:56:12 +0000 https://www.yourhometownevents.com/?p=9120 Why did you start running? Well I originally started running in 6th grade for cross country. I was always crazy fast and kept up and even passed the boys a lot of the time. I ran for years then once school was over i started body building for about 4 years, then had three amazing […]

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]]> Community Profile: Crown Point D.A.R.E. https://www.yourhometownevents.com/2022/08/cpdare/ Mon, 08 Aug 2022 14:22:30 +0000 https://www.yourhometownevents.com/?p=8887  1. What is the D.A.R.E. Program?          The D.A.R.E. program is an acronym for Drug Abuse Resistance Education, but it encompasses much more than drugs and alcohol.  Of course, the program focuses on the harmful effects of using tobacco products, including the new vaping rage as well as the effects of alcohol […]

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]]> Runner Profile: Stephanie Betts https://www.yourhometownevents.com/2022/07/betts/ Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:45:31 +0000 https://www.yourhometownevents.com/?p=8853 Hometown Happenings would like to introduce you to our running friend, Stephanie Betts.  Stephanie is very supportive of her friends and is always encouraging and motivating them to join her in being active… which also means, they will have a LOT of fun!  Stephanie does NOT know a stranger.  So, if you see her at […]

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]]> Hand Solutions: Tips for Starting a Handyman Business https://www.yourhometownevents.com/2022/07/handyman/ Sun, 10 Jul 2022 22:25:40 +0000 https://www.yourhometownevents.com/?p=8834 With our involvement in the community and the Hometown Market, Hometown Happenings is always looking for ways to encourage small business.  Our friend Any writes articles to help people do just that.  Her latest is about starting a handyman business. Handy Solutions: Tips for Starting a Handyman Business If you have a knack for quick […]

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]]> Starting a Business? Don’t Let Fear Stop You! https://www.yourhometownevents.com/2022/06/business/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:18:46 +0000 https://www.yourhometownevents.com/?p=8762 How to Get Past the Paralyzing Emotion of Fear to Start Your Own Business Are you thinking of starting your own business, but having the paralyzing grip of fear holding you back? Here’s how to overcome this negative emotion once and for all. Set goals realistically When it comes to launching a business, it’s often […]

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]]> Coach Nick’s Tips for Running a 5K! https://www.yourhometownevents.com/2022/05/5ktips/ Thu, 05 May 2022 19:08:21 +0000 https://www.yourhometownevents.com/?p=8705 Coach Nick is active in the Fleet Feet Schererville  training programs.   He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his coaching and trains both new and experienced runners to become stronger, more confident athletes.  Here are some tips Coach Nick offers for running a 5K race: The first piece of advice I can give […]

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