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In this Highland Local Scoop Issue…
Friday, Oct. 2: Morning rain tapering off, then clouds giving way to some sun - High 66° / Low 49°.
Saturday, Oct. 3: Clouds and sun - High 66° / Low 49°
Sunday, Oct. 4: Mostly sunny - High 67° / Low 48°
Highland Local Events for…
Friday, October 2
9 AM - 6 PM - Women's Guild Fabulous Fall Rummage & Bake Sale - St. James Church 9640 Kennedy Ave,, Highland
7:00 PM (Check-in 5:30-6:45 PM) - 4th Annual Fright Ride - Starts and Ends at Main Square Park, Highland
7:00 PM - HHS Homecoming Football (Boys V) vs Munster - at Highland High School
7:00 PM - Tinker’s Open Mic Night $5 cover at door cash only - Tinker’s Attic 2513 Highway Ave Highland
Saturday, October 3
7:30 AM Mid- America Pop Warner Princess Gala 2026 Cheer & Dance Showcase Featuring Highland Pop Warner Cheerleaders - at the LaPorte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Highland Fire Department Open House & Car Show, Highway Ave is closed
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Handmade Highland and Farmer’s Market- at 10202 Kennedy Ave
12:00 - 4:00 PM - 4th Annual Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun Jubilee - at Homestead Plaza, 8201 Kennedy Ave, Highland
Races begin 9:30 AM - HMS Cross Country - Indiana Middle School Championships - at LaVern Gibson Championship Course, Terre Haute
10:00 AM - HHS Football (Boys JV) vs Munster HS - at Munster HS, Munster
10:00 AM - HHS Cross Country (Boys V) - NCC Conference Meet - at Lowell Senior High School
10:00 AM - HHS Cross Country (Girls V) - NCC Conference Meet - at Lowell Senior High School
11:00 AM - 2026 Northwest Indiana Out of the Darkness Walk - Wicker Memorial Park, Highland
11:00 AM - Reading to the Dogs - at Highland Branch Library
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Gong Bath - Trinity Healing Center, 3145 W 45th St Ste A Highland
Sunday, October 4
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Blue Top Monthly Swap Meet - Highland (8801 Indianapolis Blvd)
2-4 pm - 4th Annual “Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun” Jubilee - at 8201 Kennedy Avenue, Suite B, Highland
4:00 PM - Blue Top Live Music - 8801 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland
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Handmade Highland returns to Zandstra’s Farm and Greenhouse on October 4 with more than 20 local artists, handmade goods, and Farmers Market Saturday. Image courtesy of Zandstra’s Farm and Greenhouse and the Highland Arts Council.
Handmade Highland Brings Local Art and Fall Finds to Zandstra’s
The 5th annual Handmade Highland returns Saturday, October 4, bringing local artists and fall shopping together at Zandstra’s Farm and Greenhouse. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., more than 20 local artists will fill the greenhouse with handmade goods and one-of-a-kind creations.
The event also coincides with Farmers Market Saturday, giving visitors a chance to stock up on seasonal favorites while browsing locally made art and gifts. Hosted by Zandstra’s Farm and Greenhouse and the Highland Arts Council, the event is designed as an easy way to support local makers while getting a head start on holiday shopping. You’ll find it at 10202 Kennedy Ave. in Highland.
Whether you’re looking for something handmade, something fresh, or just a fall outing close to home, there should be plenty to browse.
FEMA and Indiana disaster assistance may help eligible Lake County residents with lodging costs and unemployment tied to the August storms. Applications remain open through the applicable October deadlines. Images courtesy of FEMA and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security...
FEMA Help Is Still Available - Gary One-Stop Shop Ends Friday
Highland and other Lake County residents affected by the August storms still have time to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance, but the local One-Stop Shop in Gary closes Friday, October 2.
The center at United Steelworkers Local 1014, 1301 Texas St., is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and offers free, in-person help with FEMA applications and other disaster recovery resources, with no appointment needed.
Residents have until October 25 to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance for eligible uninsured storm-related losses. Some households may also qualify for lodging expense reimbursement if they paid for a hotel after being displaced and did not receive FEMA Displacement Assistance.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance is also available for eligible workers and self-employed residents whose jobs were affected by the storms, with applications due October 27.
Apply for FEMA assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov
Talk soon,
Shannah Holt
Founder & Publisher, Highland Local Scoop