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Stamp, coin, postcards | Highland
The Calumet Area Stamp, Coin and Postcard show is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Lincoln Center, 2450 Lincoln St. Admission is $1.
FYI: Call (219) 924-4836.
Outdoor worship | Hammond
The First United Methodist Church of Hammond will have its annual outdoor worship service at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 24 at the church, 6635 Hohman Ave. Guests can bring a lawn chair and carry in dinner. The men of the church will grill hot dogs and hamburgers to accompany the food. A praise team, contemporary Christian music performed by the youth and old favorite hymns will be featured. Following the lunch, there will be pony rides, bounce house and pinatas for children.
FYI: Call (219) 932-5915.
Corn boil | Schererville
American Legion Post 485 will have a corn boil from noon to dusk Aug. 24 at 7485 Burr St. The public is invited and it costs $3 per person for brats, dogs and burgers. Proceeds will go to fund veterans projects.
FYI: Call (219) 322-5485.
Steak fry | Griffith
American Legion Post 66 will have a steak fry from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 23 at the post, 132 Wiggs St. It is $12 per person and includes a 12-ounce New York strip and all-you-can-eat salad bar. Desserts will be available.
FYI: Call (219) 924-1415.
Little League | Hammond
Hessville Little League will hold a general meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 8 at 173rd Street and Parrish
Avenue. They will accept nominations for the 2008-09 board of directors.
FYI: Call (219) 845-9390.
Crime watch | Hammond
A Hessville neighborhood crime watch meeting is at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at Jean Shepherd Community Center, 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive.
FYI: Call (219) 852-6376.
Blood drive | Highland
Heartland Blood Services will have a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug 24 at First Church in Highland, 8910 Grace St. All donors will receive a barbecue set with apron and mitt. All donors will also receive lunch.
FYI: Call (219) 844-9401 to register or call the church at (219) 838-6231.
Date change | Hammond
The date for Mayor's Night Out has changed. It is from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 21 at Irving Elementary School Cafeteria,
4727 Pine Ave.
FYI: Call (219) 853-6301.
Free concert | Dyer
Dyer Parks and Recreation and Centier Bank have been co-sponsoring a free summer concert series. The final concert will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 24 featuring The Sting Rays, who will perform '50s, '60s and '70s rock ‘n' roll music. Listen to a sampling of their music at www.thestingrays.com. Northgate Park is on Calumet Avenue 1.5 miles north of U.S. 30.
FYI: Call (219) 865-2505.
Camp performance | Gary
The African American Achievers Youth Corps will present a major stage production Aug. 22 and 23. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Beautiful Things, 3570 Village Court.
FYI: Call (219) 887-2046.
SUNDAY SCHOOL KICKOFF | Munster
Westminster Presbyterian Church invites the public to a back to school kickoff and picnic Aug. 24 at 8955 Columbia Ave. The event starts with a program during worship services at 9 and 10:30 a.m. to kick off the 2008-09 curriculum for children and youth of the church. The youngsters will leave worship for fellowship with their teachers and friends. Families are then invited for a picnic with hot dogs and a giant bouncy house from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are not required.
FYI: Call (219) 838-3131.
FALL GOLF LEAGUE | Cedar Lake
Lake County Parks and Recreation Department will host a non-instructive, noncompetitive Junior Golf League this fall for ages 5 to 17 at Cedar Creek Family Golf Center, 10483 W. 109th Ave. Youths will play nine holes on Wednesdays, Sept. 3 through Oct. 22, with tee times beginning at 4 p.m. Cost is $40 for ages 5 to 9 (parents must stay on the property) and $60 for ages 10 to 17. Experienced golfers only, with proper etiquette and knowledge of the game required. Golfers must have own clubs, balls and water bottles. Register by first day of play.
FYI: Call (219) 365-2902.
GOLF OUTING | Hobart
The second St. Bridget Catholic School golf outing will begin with an 8 a.m. shotgun start
Sept. 6 at Duck Creek Golf Course, 638 N. 700 West. Cost is $50 for golf fee, use of cart, lunch and more. Prizes for longest drive, closest to the pin, longest putt and voluntary skins game. Reservations due by Sept. 5.
FYI: Call Deron Replin at (219) 688-0136 or Greg Ernst at (773) 457-8731.
Steak fry | Hammond
Maywood Civic Club steak fry is from 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 24 at 921-169th St. Diners pay $15 per person and have a choice of ribeye or New York strip with all the trimmings.
FYI: Call (219) 853-0190.
VETERANS BENEFIT | Highland
The Independent Veterans Society of Indiana holds its first golf outing Aug. 30 at Wicker Park Golf Course, 8554 Indianapolis Blvd. Registration is at 8 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. The cost is $100 per golfer, which includes lunch, dinner, drink tickets and door prizes. Independent Veterans Society of Indiana is a nonprofit organization that helps with assistance, guidance, information and group support for veterans and their families on a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week basis.
FYI: Call (219) 427-3687 or (219) 973-9131.
AUTISM TOPIC | Merrillville
"View Autism Spectrum Disorders Through a Sensory-Motor Perspective" is the topic for this month's meeting of the Northwest Indiana Chapter of the National Autism Association. The meeting will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Aug. 21 at Indiana Wesleyan University, 8415 Georgia St. Dave Blaski, OTR from St. Margaret Mercy Pediatric Rehab, will present information on sensory processing difficulties and autism. There is no charge to attend and registration is not required.
FYI: Call (219) 947-0229 or visit northwestindianaautism.com
GOLFING FOR KIDS | Crown Point
The 22nd annual golf outing to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at White Hawk Country Club, 1001 White Hawk Drive off Summit Street. A four-person scramble format is followed by a social event featuring hearty hors d'oeuvres. Cost is $200 per golfer; hole sponsorships are also available. Raffle tickets are $10 for a chance to win a one-year White Hawk Country Club membership.
FYI: Call (219) 881-1060, ext. 403, or register online at www.bgcnwi.org
SPEAKERS BUREAU | Whiting
Owens Funeral Home offers a speakers bureau program, in which representatives of the home speak to groups about funeral topics, such as preplanning, as a free community service. Appointments need to be made with Alice Kyle.
FYI: Call (219) 659-0417.
PREPARE FOR BABY | Crown Point
A new series of six weekly Preparing for Childbirth classes will be held at Marian Education Center, St. Anthony Medical Center, 1201 S. Main St. Attend from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 2 through Oct. 7 or Nov. 4 through Dec. 9, or Wednesdays, Sept. 3 through Oct. 8 or Nov. 5 through Dec. 10, to discuss labor, birth and postpartum issues. Lamaze breathing and other coping techniques will be taught. A weekend class is also offered from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on two consecutive Saturdays, Oct. 18 and 25 or Dec. 6 and 13. The fee is $60.
FYI: Call (219) 757-6368.
SAFE SITTER CPR | Crown Point
Baby-sitters learn to perform basic CPR in the Safe Sitter CPR class, offered 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 23 or Dec. 6 at Marian Education Center on the St. Anthony Medical Center campus, 1201 S. Main St. Registration is required.
FYI: Call (219) 757-6368.
MASONS LODGE | Griffith
Griffith Lodge 735, Free and Accepted Masons meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month for a business meeting at 209 N. Broad St. Its regular meetings start at 7 p.m. Tuesdays.
FYI: Call (219) 924-9681.
MUSEUM OPEN | Merrillville
Merrillville/Ross Township Historical Society is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays through October, at 13 W. 73rd Ave. This year's theme is "Celebrations," and special exhibits continuing through Aug. 24 include the "Golden Age of Indiana Literature" and "The Hoosier Centennial: A Look Back at the 1916 Celebration," both traveling exhibits from the Indiana Historical Society.
FYI: Call (219) 756-2042 or (219) 663-2594.
INTRO TO ALZHEIMER’S | Merrillville
Join a free informational and interactive session from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 29 at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. U.S. 30, that will focus on understanding the disease process of progressive dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease. This monthly presentation should be attended prior to taking the advanced dementia class. A free monthly informational and interactive session will focus on advanced topics with regard to caring for individuals with progressive dementia from noon to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at the library. Topics will include such things as handling behavior/communication changes, assisting with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, etc.), planning of activities, and addressing difficult transitions (i.e., loss of driving privileges). Co-sponsored with Alzheimer’s Services of Northern Indiana, registration will be taken for both classes at the toll-free number.
FYI: Call (888) 303-0180.
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