Town Offices Closed

All Town Offices will be closed on Tuesday, May 7th in observance of Primary Election Day. Polls are open from 6 AM - 6 PM. Find your polling location at Election Info.

All Town Offices will also be closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day. Garbage Pick-Up will be on Tuesday, May 28th.

My Water Advisor App

We are excited to introduce a new Water App where you will be able to monitor your hourly, daily & monthly water usage, address high water consumption, get leak alerts, and set water consumption limits. There are 2 ways to register:

1. Download My Water Advisor 2.0 from the App store or Google Play -or-
2. Visit www.mywateradvisor2.com and click on "Join My Water Advisor"
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Follow these simple directions:

• Choose "Register with Account Number"
• Enter your account number with no spaces or dashes
• Enter your name EXACTLY as it appears on your water bill.
• Enter a valid email address & create a password.

Summer Sprinkle Rates

May 15 - Sept 15

Summer sprinkle rates begin on May 15th and end on September 15th. During this time, all residents are receiving a discounted sewer rate. Residents filling pools or watering new construction landscaping do not have to contact the Clerk-Treasurer's office with water meter readings between May 15 - Sept 15. Summer sprinkle rates do not apply to homes with a second meter. Outside watering before or after these dates may result in a larger than average monthly water bill.

Backflow Testing

All sprinkler backflow valves must be tested one time per year per Ordinance 1510. Please notify your irrigation company of this requirement. Contact Public Works at 219.365.4655 for more information.

Keilman & School Street Intersection

NIPSCO is performing their necessary utility relocation work required to allow Milestone Contractors North to begin construction at this intersection soon. There may be periods of road closure as this project unfolds. The Town anticipates completion of this intersection improvement to occur in mid-August.

Town-Wide Paving

Rieth-Riley Construction plans to begin work the first week of May. They will be working from West to East. Storm sewer adjustments, curb replacement, and sidewalk ramps will be done at each location first, with milling and paving to follow. This means there may be concrete work happening on the east side of Town at the same time milling and paving is occurring on the west side. Work is anticipated to be completed by mid-August.

Gates Walking Path

In mid-May, Site Services plans to begin work on Phase One of the Gates Park Improvement Project, which is the completion of the walking path around the park (outlined in red in the picture below). This will connect the west side of the park to the east side of the park. The walking path totals $249,754 and will be funded by the Community Development Block Grant and Park Impact Fees. The walking path is anticipated to be complete in July.

Watermain Replacements

M & J Underground will begin work to replace 5,500 feet of water main pipe in the following residential areas:



• W 85th Ave (between Magnolia St & Monfort Dr)
• Olcott Ave (between Homestead Heights Dr & north 300 feet)
• Olcott Ave (between 96th Ct & W. 97th Ct)
• Northcote Ave, W 96th Ct and W 97th Ct

This project will begin in May and is estimated to take about 2-3 months. Notification to the residents will be provided in advance of the construction work.

Water Media Filters Replacement

Peerless Midwest started with the removal, cleaning, and replacement of the water media filters at the Monix and Gates Water Treatment Plants. This project will increase water production while maintaining water quality. Completion of this project is anticipated at the end of May/early June.

Town Garage Sale

This year's Town-Wide Garage Sale will be Thurs, May 2nd - Sun, May 5th. The suggested times are open at 8 AM & stay open until at least 3 PM. Please see the list of participating homes at Participating Homes List & the map of participating homes at Participating Homes Map. No worries if you ran out of time to register your garage sale to be added to the map/list; you can still participate in this event. There will be plenty of garage salers out and about.

Farmer's Market

The Farmer's Market is set to open on Sunday, May 5th at the Community Hospital Outpatient Center from 8 AM-1 PM. Welcome back your favorite vendors & say hello to some new ones. The market will take place every Sunday through October 27th.



May Musical Line-Up:

• May 5 - Daniel Cole Dailey
• May 12 - Danger Duo
• May 19 - Greg Guidotti
• May 26 - Jordan Miller

Chat with the

Council President

Join Mike Bouvat to chat about your input, ideas, and concerns regarding the direction of our town. Resident input is key as St. John continues to grow. All are welcome to attend.

MAY 14, 2024

Michel's Sports Eatery

8209 Wicker Ave.

5:30 PM

Recycling Dos & Don'ts

Know What to Throw

Only put recyclable material in your cart-paper, cardboard, metal cans, plastic bottles & jugs (no glass) in your cart.

Empty. Clean. Dry.

Make sure all recyclables have been emptied, rinsed and patted dry. Dirty items will interfere with the recycling process.

Don't Bag It

Your recyclable items should be placed loose in the cart. No need to bag them.

When in doubt, throw it out.

Check out more helpful recycling information at Republic Recycling Tips.

Heron Lake Splash Pad

Open Memorial Day - Labor Day

The Heron Lake Splash Pad is open from 9 AM to 6 PM daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The facility may be closed at any time due to weather, maintenance, or other operational concerns. There is a red activation bollard with a button when pushed will trigger the water to run in a 5-minute cycle. Simply touch the bollard again for more fun. The use of the Splash Pad is free and located at 11960 Osage Drive at Heron Lake Park.

Concerts & Car Shows

Get ready to experience the rhythm of live music and the thrill of classic cars from 6 PM-9 PM at the Lake Hills Amphitheatre (8640 Lake Hills Dr). Bring your chairs and pack your coolers with food and beverages (21+ may bring adult beverages for adult consumption only) or enjoy food from one of our vendors.

• June 14: Rocky Road Band
• June 28: The Muddsharks
• July 12: Ultimate British Invasion
• August 9: Oscar & the Majestics
• August 23: Fifty-One Lincoln Band

Movies in the Park

Summer Line-Up

Come join us for a jam packed summer of Friday night movies at Prairie West Park! Enjoy food vendors, yard games, music, and more! Food vendors and music will begin at 6 PM (June-Aug) with the movie to begin at sunset.

• June 21: Trolls Band Together
• July 19: Minions The Rise of Gru
• August 16: The Barbie Movie
• September 13: The Goonies
• October 11: The Addams Family

Pup-A-Palooza

This pet friendly event is sure to turn paws! Check out the live animal demonstrations from Landheim Dog Training and more. Area vendors will also be on-site with goodies for you and your four-legged friends. More details to follow.



Date: Saturday, June 22nd

Time: 9 AM-3 PM

Location: Prairie West Park

Freedom Fest

Save the date and join us for our 3rd Annual Freedom Fest celebration with activities, food, drinks, live music, and fireworks to end the night.



Date: Friday, July 5th

Time: 3 PM-10 PM

Location: Heartland Park (10600 White Oak Ave)

Touch-a-Truck

Save the date and join us for our Inaugural Touch-a-Truck Event. Children can climb into the driver's seat, honk the horns, and learn about the incredible machines that keep our community moving!



Date: Saturday, August 10th

Time: 11 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: Heartland Park (10600 White Oak Ave)

Mother's Day Craft

Join us to paint a mason jar filled with carnations to give to your mom or special someone for Mother’s Day. Please bring a small photo to insert into the heart shape on the jar. Register at

Mother's Day Craft and payment can be made in person at the Clerk-Treasurer's office, online at Park Activity Fees or call 219.365.4800.



Date: Monday, May 6th

Time: 5-6 PM

Ages: all ages

Fee: $10

Location: Civic Park (9401 Civic Dr)

Summer Camps

We have 6 weeks of themed camps for summer fun! Join us for all 6 weeks or pick your favorites. Each camp will run from Monday-Thursday from 9 AM-12 PM for a fee of $70/participant. The age groups are (4-7), (8-10), and (11-13). Register in person at the Clerk-Treasurer's office or online at Park Activity Fees.

Animal Action Week

• June 10-13 @ Prairie West Park

Sports Mania Week

• June 17-20 @ Civic Park

Water Week

• June 24-27 @ Prairie West Park

Disney Week

• July 8-11 @ Lake Hills Park

Space Week

• July 15-18 @ Lake Hills Park

Superheroes Week

• July 22-25 @ Prairie West Park

Senior Celebrity BINGO

Put your celebrity knowledge to the test at Celebrity BINGO. This senior event is sure to be a fun way to socialize and enjoy a game of Bingo. Register in person at the Clerk-Treasurer's office or online at Park Activity Fees.

Date: Tuesday, May 14th

Time: 11 AM

Ages: Seniors 55+

Fee: $5

Location: Park Building (9350 Hack St, Bldg 2)

Plant Swap

Gardeners & planters please join us for our Saturday plant swap. Some swap ideas include: plants, pots, potting soil, gardening tools, seeds, or other plant related items. This is a great time to clear out your gardening shed, find some new supplies, and meet & talk with other gardeners.

Date: Saturday, May 18

Time: 12 Noon-2 PM

Location: Park Building (9350 Hack St, Bldg 2)

Adult Sand Volleyball

Let's not let the kids have all the fun! Gather a team for our inaugural co-ed adult volleyball league. This is a fun and competitive environment for players of all skill levels. Register in person at the Clerk-Treasurer's office or online at Park Activity Fees. Please be sure to complete the Player Registration Form for all team players with one designated contact person.

Season: June 13th-July 18th

Day: Thurdsays

Time: 6 PM

Ages: adult

Fee: $150 per team of 6-8

Location: Heartland Park Sand Courts

Registration Deadline: May 17

Bean Bag Tournament

Get ready for an afternoon packed with excitement and energy at the double elimination bean bag tournament. Teams will bring their own bags and toss with skill and precision to rack up points and claim victory. Register in person at the Clerk-Treasurer's office or online at Park Activity Fees and complete the Bean Bag Registration.

Date: Saturday, June 8th

Time: 12 PM

Ages: 18 and up

Fee: $60/team

Location: Midwest Training & Ice Center

Pickleball Lessons

Join our comprehensive pickleball lessons designed to elevate your game regardless of your current skill level. Whether you are a beginner looking to grasp the fundamentals or an experienced player, our expert instructors provide personalized guidance to meet your specific needs. These lessons will be taught by instructors at Pickletime (10960 Delaware Pkwy, Crown Point). Register in person at the Clerk-Treasurer's office or online at Park Activity Fees.

Sessions:

• Thurs, June 6 @ 1:30 PM-3 PM
• Sat, June 8 @ 9 AM-10:30 AM
• Thurs, June 13 @ 1:30 PM-3 PM
• Thurs, June 20 @ 1:30 PM-3 PM
• Thurs, June 27 @ 1:30 PM-3 PM

Ages: 14 and up

Fee: $35 per date

Location: Pickletime - 10960 Delaware Pkwy, CP

Goat Yoga

Spots are filling up fast for family goat yoga. The yoga class is 45 minutes with the last 15 minutes reserved for baby goat playtime and photos! Register in person at the Clerk-Treasurer's office or online at Park Activity Fees.

Date: Saturday, June 8th

Time: 12 PM-1 PM

Ages: all ages

Fee: $40 per session

Location: Prairie West Park

Youth Sand Volleyball

Get ready for another summer of sand volleyball. Register in person at the Clerk-Treasurer's office or online at Park Activity Fees. Please be sure to complete the Player Registration Form.

Season: June 9-Mid August

Day: Sundays and Wednesdays

Time: TBD evenings

Ages: based on 2024/2025 school year

• Junior (Grades 5th-8th)
• Senior (Grades 9th-12th)

Fee: $75

Location: Heartland Park Sand Courts

Registration Deadline: May 17

Skateboard Lessons

Team up with Pitbull Skateboards for skateboarding lessons with their Skate for Success program. This dynamic training class is aimed at instilling confidence, honing skills, and fostering a passion for skateboarding. Sign up for the entire session or just give it a try for only $50 per day. Register in person at the Clerk-Treasurer's office or online at Park Activity Fees.

Session: May 4th-June 1st

Day: Saturdays

Time: 9 AM-12 PM

Ages: children and adults ages 6 +

Fee: $225 (session) or $50 (per day)

Location: Gates of St. John Skate Park

Martial Arts

Join instructors from the Northwest Indiana Martial Arts Academy to learn martial arts with a focus on character development, physical fitness and self defense Register in person at the Clerk-Treasurer's office or online at Park Activity Fees.

Session: June 20-August 15 (no class 7/4)

Day: Thursdays

Time: 6 PM-6:45 PM

Ages: 7-12

Fee: $79

Location: Park Building (9350 Hack St, Bldg 2)

Basketball Camps

Learn how to dribble, pass, shoot, and other necessary basketball skills through drills during these camps hosted by the Region Basketball Club. Teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun will be emphasized. Please bring your own ball for more reps. Register in person at the Clerk-Treasurer's office or online at Park Activity Fees.

Session:

• Wednesday, July 24 (Grades 4 and under)
• Thursday, July 25 (Grades 5 and up)

Time: 9 AM-11 PM

Fee: $20 ($10 additional sibling)

Location: Civic Memorial Park (9401 Civic Dr)

Brazilian Soccer Camp

Join the Brazilian United Soccer Camp and learn skills on how to play the game of soccer. Full day and half day options are available. Expert coaches, exciting games, and loads of fun will help spark your kid's love for soccer. Register online at Brazilian Soccer Camp.

Date: June 24th - June 28th

Time:

• Half Day: 9 AM-12 PM for ages 9-14
• Full Day: 9 AM-3 PM for ages 7-14
• Future Stars: 3 PM-4 PM for ages 4-6

Ages: 4-14 with specific programs

Fee: $239 (full day), $189 (half day), $99 (future stars)

Location: Gates of St. John Soccer Fields

BLAST Babysitting Class

BLAST (Babysitter Lessons & Safety Training) is an exciting and interactive class that provides extensive training in pediatric first aid, household safety, and the fundamentals of childcare. This program can prepare 11-15 year olds to interview for a babysitting job, select safe and suitable games and activities, prevent accidents, perform first aid, and begin babysitting safely and competently. Register in person at the Clerk-Treasurer's Office or online at Park Activity Fees.

Date: Saturday, June 1st

Time: 9 AM-1 PM

Ages: 11-15

Fee: $40

Location: Park Building (9350 Hack St, Bldg 2)

Pizza Making Class

Come join us for a fun pizza making class with Nana Clare's Kitchen. Kids will make their own individual pizza to enjoy. Participants will receive a chef hat, apron, and mini rolling pin to take home. Register in person at the Clerk-Treasurer's Office or online at Park Activity Fees.

Date: Tuesday, May 28

Time: 5 PM-6:30 PM

Ages: 6-10

Fee: $30

Location: Park Building (9350 Hack St, Bldg 2)

Cake Decorating Class

Learn the fundamentals of decorating cakes in buttercream frosting in this class taught by Food Network award winning baker Jaaelon Washington. Each participant will leave with their own ice cream themed cake in a cake box. Register in person at the Clerk-Treasurer's office or online at Park Activity Fees.

Date: Friday, June 7

Time: 6 PM-8 PM

Ages: 12 +

Fee: $55

Location: Park Building (9350 Hack St, Bldg 2)

St John PD FOP Outing

St. John FOP will hold its 6th Annual Golf Outing on Monday, June 3rd at Palmira Golf Club. Registration begins at 9 AM with a 10 AM start. There will be lunch, dinner, raffles, and prizes. Tickets are $100/golfer or $400/foursome. Hole sponsorships are $500. For tickets OR sponsorships, please contact dwortsman@stjohnin.gov or 219.689.9143.

VFW Fish Fry

The St. John VFW Auxiliary Post 717 is hosting their famous Friday Night Fish Fry on May 3rd. Carry out and cash only! Drive up and place your order from 4:30 PM-7:00 PM. The menu includes perch, shrimp, combo, basa (white fish), crab cakes, or chicken tenders. All dinners include choice of potato (fries or baked), cole slaw, bread & butter. Prices range from $6.00-$14.00. For more information, visit the VFW's Facebook page.

American Legion Taco Dinner

The St. John American Legion is hosting a taco dinner on Saturday, June 15th from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM. They are a smoke free facility and ADA compliant. For more information, visit the American Legion Facebook page.

Service Requests

The St. John Public Works Department offers an easy way to report non-emergency service requests to the Town. Types of requests may include park damage, restroom attention, road maintenance, street light outages and more. Please complete the Service Request form which will then be forwarded to the appropriate department for a response and/or follow-up. For emergencies and anyone who needs police or fire assistance, no matter how minor, please call 911.

Town Dumpster

The Town has a dumpster available for St. John residents only. It is available the second Saturday of each month from 9 AM - 1 PM. It will be available on May 11th this month. Please go to the Public Safety building and present a state of Indiana ID for access. The following items cannot be accepted: batteries, cleaning solvents, combustible liquids, freon canisters, motor oil, paint, railroad ties, roofing shingles, tires, construction debris (asphalt, bricks, concrete, dirt, drywall, sand, yard waste) appliances, and hazardous materials.