The Merrillville Education Foundation is sponsoring Hops and Vino Gala 2.0 at Avalon Manor in Merrillville, IN, on Friday, April 21, 2023, from 7-10 p.m. for adults 21 and over. This is an evening filled with gourmet food stations, exceptional beer, wine and bourbon tasting, basket raffles and friendly fellowship in a relaxing atmosphere of fun and music.

The mission of the Merrillville Education Foundation is to be the primary private sector partner in supporting public education in Merrillville. The grants provided by the Merrillville Education Foundation offer resources that are not available through public education funding.