Griffith's Annual Independence Day Parade - 10a

Griffith's annual Independence Day parade is being sponsored by GSEC. The theme of this year's parade is "One Town, One Nation, One People". The parade route is south on Broad St from Pine St to Main St. Bring out the whole family to celebrate our nation's independence!

What Happened to the Tank in Central Park?

On Thursday June 18, The tank in Central Park near the War Memorial was hoisted up by a crane supplied by Imeperial Crane (http://www.imperialcrane.com/) and placed on a truck operated by P&C Trucking (http://pctruckinginc.com) in order to transport it to a facility where it will be sand blasted, and repainted.Once the tank is back it will be remarked with the original markings that appeared on this tank in WW II. The Town of Griffith thanks Imperial Crane and P&C Trucking for their very generous donation of equipment and services which allowed the tank to be transported to a facility in order for the sandblasting and painting to take place.

Park Full Of Art - July 18th and 19th - 10a-5p Central Park

Come out with the family to Central Park and check out the annual Park Full of Art Festival. The event takes place on Saturday and Sunday, July 18th & 19th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free to the event and refreshments will be available. Many artists and exhibitors will be presenting/selling their work.

FEMA - U.S. Fire Administration - Fireworks Safety

For Americans, Fourth of July celebrations usually signify summer fun, vacations, and the gathering of family and friends, but Independence Day can also bring tragedy. In a typical year, more U.S. fires are reported on July 4 than on any other day and fireworks account for half of those fires. Sparklers, firecrackers, and rockets are the leading contributors to these injuries. Did You Know? The tip of a sparkler burns at a temperature of more than 1,200 degrees  this is hot enough to cause third degree burns. Over 90% of fireworks injuries treated in hospital emergency rooms involve fireworks that Federal regulations permit consumers to use. For more information, please click on the link.

Annual Griffith Fire Dept Dance and Raffle July 11 6pm - midnight

The annual Griffith Fire Department Dance and Raffle will be Saturday July 11th from 6pm - midnight at the Central Station (130 N. Lafayette). Come enjoy the fun & Music! Featuring the music of "the Relics". There will be a live band, beer garden, corn hole, food, games and many great prizes. Tickets at the door - $2.50 per person Drawing at 11:00 PM (prizes of $1000, $500 and $250). (Children Welcome). Please click on the link for the flier.

Bike Safety Tips from the Indiana State Police

With spring just around the corner it is important to brush up on your bike safety. Please click on the link to learn more from the Indiana State Police on bike safety.

Pals In The Park Program Info

Griffith Park Department Presents Pals in the Park. Pals in the Park summer recreation program will again be held this year. The program is for children 4-10 years old and offers two 3- week sessions. The first session runs June 8 - June 24 and the second session runs July 6 - July 22. The program meets Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9a-12 noon. The program provides a great opportunity for your child to interact with other children throughout the summer while also enjoying crafts and organized games. Please register ASAP at Griffith Town Hall - 111 N Broad St . Cost is $30 for residents and $15 per additional child For non-residents the cost is $36 for the first cihld and $18 per additional child. For more info call the Park Department at 922-3078.

Community Steak Fry Sponsored By Grffith Chamber of Commerce

The Griffith Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring a Community Steak Fry on July 18th from 4p-7p at St. Mary's Hildebrandt Hall. Tickets are $15 each and are avaialble at the Chamber or at the door. Steak, corn-on-the-cob, salad, desert, and soft drink are included. Childrean are $5 each and include a hot dog, corn-on-the-cob, salad, desert, and soft drink. For more information, please call 219-838-2661

Griffith Bean Bag Tourney - Sponsored by Chamber of Commerce

The Griffith Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a bean bag tourney on July 18th from 4-8p at St. Mary's Hildebrandt Hall. This event will take place during the Community Steak Fry. Team entrance fee is $25. Prizes are $300 for 1st place, $100 for 2nd, and $50 for third. For more information please contact Donnie at 219-924-0266.

Tips On How You Can Prevent Crime In Your Neighborhood

The Community Crime Watch Program would like to invite you to participate in its crime prevention program. There are meetings that take place in the basement of town hall coming up on July 21st and July 23rd - 2009, and October 20th and October 22nd. The program is active and is expanding its presence. This forum provides an opportunity for citizens to present their concerns and problems regarding crime in our neighborhoods. Please click on the attached link that shows the ways you can help to prevent crime in your neighborhood and the town of Griffith. We look forward to seeing you there.

Emergency Notification System

The Town of Griffith has implemented an Emergency Notification System provided by One Call Now that will call all citizens in case of an emergency. When the system is activated, you will be called on your main phone line. The system allows each household to add up to 5 additional phone numbers (including cell phones) for call outs. If you would like to have any additional numbers called you may do so by clicking on the link provided here. ALL INFORMATION WILL BE HELD STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.

Griffith Animal Control Can Use Your Help - Please Vote

Get ready to GET OUT THE VOTE. Petfinder.com is proud to bring you The Animal Rescue Site second $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge. The 2009 Shelter+ Challenge begins April 13th and will provide up to $100,000 to eligible Pet finder member shelters and rescue groups. Visit www.theanimalrescuesite.com and click on the Shelter+ Challenge tab. Plan now to rally your staff, volunteers, adopters, and supporters to select your organizations  and your pets  to receive one of the over 50 prizes, ranging from $1,000 to $20,000. CLICK ON THE LINK TO VOTE FOR GRIFFITH ANIMAL CONTROL

Please Sign Up For Wireless Amber Alerts

The wireless industry, in partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the U.S. Department of Justice, proudly provides Wireless AMBER Alerts, a free public service that adds critical eyes and ears to the search for an abducted child. Wireless subscribers can now opt in to receive Wireless AMBER Alerts as text messages on their cell phones by visiting www.wirelessamberalerts.org or their wireless carriers web site.