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BUMPER BOWLING | Lowell
Preschoolers age 2 to 5, with parental participation, will enjoy bumper bowling in a six-week program sponsored by the Lowell Parks Department at 1 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 16 to Nov. 20, at Lowell Country Lanes on Lucas Parkway. Program ends with a pizza party Dec. 4. Cost is $35 for residents and $40 for nonresidents and includes one game a week, shoe rental, trophy and party. Register by Oct. 10.
FYI: Call (219) 696-1570.
TINY TAPS | Merrillville
Merrillville Parks and Recreation Department sponsors Ballet and Tap Dance classes for ages 3 to 6 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturdays starting Oct. 18 at the Pruzin Community Center, 5750 Tyler Place. Cost for six weeks is $40 for residents and $45 for nonresidents. Register by Oct. 10. A minimum of 5 students is required.
FYI: Call (219) 980-5911.
BALLET CLASS | Merrillville
Merrillville Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor ballet classes for ages 7 and older for six Saturdays starting Oct. 18 at the Pruzin Community Center, 5750 Tyler Place. Instruction will be held from 11 to 11:45 a.m. teaching strength, coordination, discipline and a healthy respect for body and mind. Cost is $40 for residents and $45 for nonresidents. Register by Oct. 10.
FYI: Call (219) 980-5911.
GAMING FOR TEENS | Wheatfield
Youths 12 to 18 are invited to a Nintendo Wii program in conjunction with Teen Read Week from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Wheatfield Library, 350 S. Bierma St. Registration is required online, by phone or in person.
FYI: Call (219) 956-3774.
GAME NIGHT | DeMotte
Teens in sixth through 12th grade are invited to a Game Night for a Mario Cart Tournament on Nintendo Wii from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at the DeMotte Library, 901 Birch St. SW. Register online, by phone or in person.
FYI: Call (219) 987-2221.
TEENS READ | DeMotte, Wheatfield
Teenagers who enjoy reading won't want to miss Teen Read Week, Oct. 13 to 18, at the DeMotte and Wheatfield libraries. Those in grades 6 through 12 who use their library card to check out materials during the week can enter a prize drawing. Both libraries, DeMotte at 901 Birch St. SW, and Wheatfield at 350 S. Bierma St., will also offer special programming during the week. Register online, by phone or in person.
FYI: Call DeMotte at (219) 987-2221 or Wheatfield at (219) 956-3774.
STORY TIME | DeMotte
A six-week session of Story Time for children 3 to 5 will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 14 through Nov. 18, or 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 15 through Nov. 19, at the DeMotte Library, 901 Birch St. SW. Stories, crafts, songs, finger plays and other age-appropriate activities will introduce children to the library and reading. Only those who are registered may attend. Register by phone, on-line or on a visit.
FYI: Call (219) 987-2221.
HALF DAY OF CLASSES | Cedar Lake
MacArthur Elementary School students will celebrate Grandparents Day on Oct. 14 and students will attend just a half day of classes, with dismissal at 11:50 a.m.
FYI: Call (219) 374-7866.
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