On October 17, Gary Townmakers hosted a dynamic workshop, "Brownfields 101," featuring guest speaker Beth Grigsby, the Assistant Regional Director for Kansas State University's Technical Assistance to Brownfields (KSU TAB) program. The session offered a comprehensive look at how Gary can identify, assess, and redevelop brownfield sites, and underscored a powerful resource available to the city: KSU TAB's services are completely free.

At a recent meetup of the Gary Townmakers, participants engaged in a discussion about challenges Gary residents have with accessing fresh, healthy food. This issue was raised in light of recent, temporary health department closures of local food establishments, and the transportation issues some residents face in seeking out better food choices.

On September 8, 2025, Gary Townmakers kicked off its new season of First Mondays at J’s with an energizing event titled Unleashing the Power of Town Making.