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HEGEWISCH
Knights of Columbus hold pancake breakfast
CHICAGO -- The General Pulaski Council No. 3323 Knights of Columbus will hold a pancake breakfast on Sunday, Sept. 26, at the St. Columba Social Center, 13323 S. Greenbay Ave., in Hegewisch. Plenty of parking, including handicap-accessible, is available. The all-you-can-eat breakfast, served from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., includes pancakes, eggs cooked to order, French toast, sausage, milk, coffee and orange juice. The cost is $6 for adults and $2.50 for children 12 and under. For information, call John Rydzewski at (708) 841-1904.
HIGHLAND - Congregation Beth Israel, 2939 Jewett St., ushers in the high holy days with Selichot on Sept. 11. Rabbi Raphael Ostrovsky speaks on "The New Year: Mattie Stepanek Meets with Oprah - His Legacy and its Impact" at 9:30 p.m., refreshments will be served by the Sisterhood at 10:30 p.m., and the Selichot Service is at 11:15 p.m. For information, call (219)923-1818.
HIGHLAND - Congregation Beth Israel, 2939 Jewett St., hosts services for Rosh Hashanah at the Jewis Federation Community Building beginning at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15. On Sept. 16 and 17, opening psalms and shacharit are at 8 a.m., followed by Torah reading at 9:30 a.m., Sounding of Shofar at 10:35 a.m., the State of the Synagogue address and sermon at 11 a.m. Musaf at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Mincha at 6:30 p.m. Thursday and 7:15 p.m. Friday. For information, call (219)923-1818.
CHICAGO HEIGHTS - First Presbyterian Church members will join other area Presbyterian church members at 8 a.m. Sept. 18 to work at Jones Memorial Center in Chicago. Work projects will maintenance and repairs, painting and general cleaning. For more information, call (708) 481-3754.
THORNTON - Thornton United Methodist Church will offer a sloppy joes fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 15 at the church, 712 Chicago Rd. Dinners will include cole slaw, potato chips, beverages and dessert. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 3 to 10 and children younger than 3 are free. Carryouts will be available. For more information, call (708) 877-5541.
LANSING - The Board of Family Life Ministries of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church will host a Life of Distinction seminar for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 11at the Clipper Room above the Harbor Pavilion at the Hammond Marina. Concordia Seminary professor Bryan Salminen and his wife Casey will facilitate. Transforming relationships into something that gives glory to God is the focus of the seminar. Cost is $10 per person and includes a light breakfast and lunch. Make reservations by calling Jan at (708) 474-7997.
Chabad of Northwest Indiana has scheduled its High Holiday Services in anticipation of the Jewish New Year Sept. 16 and 17. Services will be held on Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, Sept. 16 and 17 and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, Sept. 24 and 25. They are at various times at the new Hampton Inn and Suites, 8936 Calumet Ave., Munster. All prayers will combine the original Hebrew as well as translated English. For a complete schedule and more information, call (219) 513-0327 or e-mail info@chabadnwind.com.
EAST CHICAGO - Antioch Baptist Church will be celebrating the Pastor's and wife 27th year anniversary "Rev. Dr. Vincent L & Margie McCutcheon" Come celebrate on Friday, Sept. 17 to "Boast to a Dynamic Teacher, Preacher and Lecturer With Refreshments" and on Sunday, Sept. 19. Worship and Praise with Guest Speaker: Rev. Devon Hampton/Fuller of South Bend. For information call (219)397-4026.
GARY - Allen Chapel C.M.E. Church presents "Family and Friends Weekend" Sept. 18 with a family picnic from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. that includes praying, singing, a health fair, food, balloons, clowns and you can register to vote. The church is at 836 E. 21st Ave. For more information, call (219) 883-7777.
DYER - Dyer United Methodist Church, 2016 Church St., is offering four classes for parent this fall. These classed are offered free of charge and include "Talking to Kids About Death" Sept. 12; "Talking to Kids About Drugs" Sept. 19; "Sex Can Wait" Sept. 26 and "Talking to Kids About Peer Pressure" Oct. 3. For questions about the programs or for specific times, call Dyer United Methodist Church at (219) 865-8947.
GRIFFITH - A taco dinner and fundraiser will be held on behalf of the Andy Huss family 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 17 at St. Mary's church, 525 Lafayette St. Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for children ages 3 to12. There will be a D.J., auctions, and other activities.
MERRILLVILLE -- The Annual Mass and Picnic of the parishioners and friends of former St. Casimir Church, Gary, will be at 1 p.m. Sept. 19 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1563, 6880 Hendricks, Merrillville. The reservation deadline is Sept. 14. Homecooked meals will be available for $12. Music will be provided by Bronius Muras. For reservations, call (219) 844-2220 or 996-6516.
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