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FEST AND PARADE | E.C.
Puerto Rican Parade and Cultural Organization of NWI Inc. presents a two-day Puerto Rican Cultural Festival and Parade on July 19 and 20 at Tod Park, 140th Street and McShane Avenue. Gates open at 4 p.m. July 19 and 11 a.m. July 20 and admission is $3. Beer garden, clown, Army climbing wall and musical entertainment. Parade lines up at 10 a.m. July 20 at Club Ki-Yowga, 152nd and Indianapolis Boulevard, and parade begins at noon, heading north to Columbus Drive.
FYI: Call (219) 397-1217 or visit www.OfficialPuertoRicanParade.com.
SUMMER CONCERT | Dyer
Dyer Parks and Recreation Department and Centier Bank cosponsor a free summer concert series. The next one, featuring Switch Time Jazz, an 18-piece Big Band group, is set for 6 p.m. July 20 at Northgate Park, on Calumet Avenue 1.5 miles north of U.S. 30. Bring a lawn chair and picnic goodies.
FYI: Call (219) 865-2505.
BRIAR FEST | Schererville
Humane Society Calumet Area and Briar Ridge Country Club present All Paws On Deck! starting at 5 p.m. July 19 at the country club. Dine at four cuisine-themed tents such as backyard barbecue, south of the border, taste of the East and the dessert extravaganza. Tickets cost $75 for adults, $20 for those 6 to 20 years old and are free for youths 5 and younger. They include unlimited food and beverages, dancing to the 12-piece band Together, croquet, a beanbag toss, bocce ball, volleyball and mini-golf. Kids can enjoy a moonwalk, clowns, face painting, obstacle course and balloon animals. A 30-minute fireworks display caps off the evening.
FYI: Call (219) 922-3811.
FISHING DERBY | Hammond
Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr., Hammond Parks & Recreation Department, Mik Lurch Fishing Tackle Outlet and Optimist Club of Hammond announce the return of the Festival of the Lakes Fishing Derby from 8 a.m. to noon July 19 on the Indiana side of Wolf Lake. The entry fee is a $1 donation to support Wolf Lake stocking and the first 175 participants 15 and younger will receive a free rod and reel combination. This year, the John G. Shedd Aquarium's Listen to Your Lakes conservation program geared toward kids will be there. A free kids' fishing seminar will be held at 10 a.m. Trophies will be awarded for the largest catches in two divisions - younger than 12 and those older than 12. Trophies will be for first to third place for largest bass, walleye and pan fish catch. Any youth who wins a trophy also will receive two admission tickets to the aquarium. Trophies will also be awarded for oldest and youngest angler at the derby. No boats allowed. Fishing poles and live bait will be
available. Rain date is 8 a.m. July 20.
FYI: Call (219) 989-0575 or (219) 853-6378 or visit http://www.festivalofthelakes.com.
CRIME WATCH | Griffith
Griffith Community Criem Watch is expanding its presence. Meetings are quarterly in the basement of Town Hall. The next meetings are at 10:30 a.m. July 22 and 6:30 p.m. July 24. Residents can present concerns and problems regarding crime in their neighborhoods. Office Tony Morris is the contact.
FYI: Call (219) 924-3141.
LOIS CLUB | Highland
Lois Club of Northwest Indiana, affiliated with Lois Clubs of North America, will meet at 11:30 a.m. July 26 for lunch and conversation at Old Country Buffet, 10445 Indianapolis Blvd. Attendees should pay the cashier. Anyone with the first name of Lois is welcome, along with a guest.
FYI: Call 9219) 853-0143.
NATIVE PLANTS | Schererville
Munster Garden Club meets at 12:30 p.m. July 21 at the Lake County Public Library's Dyer-Schererville branch, 1001 W. Lincoln Highway. Program on native plants and wildlife will be given by Niki Wilkowski of the Purdue Extension Service.
FYI: Call (219) 923-3204.
GARDEN WALK | Gary
Miller Garden Club holds its annual walk from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 19 and 20, rain or shine. The ninth annual tour, Secret Gardens: Red, White & Blooming, begins at the aquatorium in Marquette Park along the southern shore of Lake Michigan. Free bus transportation will be provided from the aquatorium to each garden site but will end at 2 p.m. A guided bicycle tour starts at 10;30 a.m. July 19. Tickets cost $6 in advance and 47 that day. Lunch will be available from the Miller Bakery Cafe for $8. Buy tickets at Lake Street Gallery, and Ayers Realty on Lake Street, Marquette Perk Coffee Shop at Shelby and Locust, The Baker's House on Miller Avenue or from any Miller Garden Club member.
FYI: Call (219) 938-6880 or visit http://www.millergardenclub.netor.
CORN ROAST | Schererville
The Schererville Chamber of Commerce seeks vendors for its annual Corn Roast, slated for 4 to 8 p.m. July 25 at Redar Park. Booths cost $35 to $60. Applications are available by phone.
FYI: Call (219) 322-5412.
INSURANCE PROGRAM | Munster
The Community Hospital will host a free presentation on the Healthy Indiana Plan from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. July 21 at Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave. HIP is a new, affordable health insurance program for uninsured adult Hoosiers sponsored by the state. Attendees will find out if they are eligible and what's covered. Register for this free program.
FYI: Call (219) 836-3477 or (866) 836-3477.
PERFORMERS NEEDED | Calumet Area
Neighborhoods Inc., SKI Surplus Building Materials and Construction Site Refuse Air Band seeks wacky performers to participate with them in various events this summer. They include the Pierogi Fest Polka Parade on July 25 in Whiting and Calumet City Labor Day Parade on Sept. 1. Schedule an audition.
FYI: Call (219) 844-1876.
LIBRARY FRIENDS | Gary
Friends of the Gary Public Library hold a used videocassette sale from 1 to 4 p.m. July 18 at the main library, 220 W. Fifth Ave. Videocassettes cost $1 each or are priced as marcked, cash only. They are sold as is and all sales are final.
FYI: Call 9219() 886-2484.
GOSPEL SINGER | Hammond
Gospel singer Terri Bewley will share her ministry at 10 a.m. July 20 at Hessville Baptist Church, 6423 Arizona Ave. The public is invited to the concert.
FYI: Call (219) 844-6523.
BOOK CLUB | Highland
Thursday Afternoon Book Club meets at 1:30 p.m. July 24 at the Lake County Public Library's Highland branch, 2841 Jewett St. "Carry Me Across the Water" by Ethan Canin follows the life and fortunes of August Kleinman, a man who shapes his destiny in the fires of World War II and its aftermath.
FYI: Call (219) 838-2394.
SATURDAY MARKET | Gary
Spirit Land Saturday Market is 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 19, Aug. 16 and Sept. 20 at Spirit of God, 1010 Roosevelt St. The outdoor market will feature handcrafted merchandise from artists from and around the community, fresh fruits and vegetables and food vendors. Local musicians, along with gospel and other choirs, will participate. booths for Spirit of God and Live Up Art, as well as other community groups, will be available.
FYI: Call (219) 882-0200.
PILATES CLASSES | Schererville
The Schererville Parks Department offers Pilates classes from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 22 to Aug. 26, at Town Hall, 10 E. Joliet St. The cost is $42 for residents and $46 for others. Register at the clerk-treasurer's office.
FYI: Call (219) 865-5530.
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