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Find events going on in your community, and plan your week’s activities with The Times.
To get listed in the calendar, contact Illinois community coordinator Jennifer Pallay.
• E-mail: jpallay@nwitimes.com.
• Fax: (219) 933-3249.
Hope rally | Munster
A benefit concert to help Munster's flood victims will take place at 5:30 p.m. today at Family Christian Center, 340 W. 45th St. Community churches, political leaders and business leaders have put together the event.
FYI: Call (219) 922-6500.
Family Storytime | Hammond
Family Storytime will take place at 6 p.m. Oct. 13 at Hammond Public Library’s E. B. Hayward Branch, 1212 172nd St.
FYI: Call (219) 844-2668.
SOUP SALE | Hobart
A variety of homemade soups will be sold in quart containers from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 18 at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 954 State St. Also available are stuffed cabbage, cabbage & noodles, homemade bread, pumpkin rolls, desserts and cheesecakes.
FYI: Call (219) 942-5981.
Bazaar | Hammond
The United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church of Hammond will sponsor a Sunday dinner and bazaar from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 19 at the church, 6635 Hohman Ave. Cost is $6 for lunch. Children's menu is available. Merchandise for sale at the bazaar will include jewelry, baked goods, homemade candy, needlework, crafts and antiques.
FYI: Call (219) 932-5915.
Adopt a dog | Munster
The Humane Society Calumet Area is celebrating Adopt-A-Dog Month in October. Special opportunities are available when adopting adult dogs.
FYI: Call (219) 922-3811.
Girl Talk | Gary
The Ross Family Doctors of Tatum, 1619 W. 5th Ave., are hosting Girl Talk from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 17. Dr. Rebekkah Ross and Dr. Rachael Ross are entering into their fourth year of reaching out to girls ages 9 to 17 to help them in the growing process from childhood into womanhood. The teaching sessions cover topics from grooming, safety, cooking, career choices and life skills that will help girls develop into mature, healthy, successful young women.
FYI: Call (219) 886-4788, ask for Shirley.
JOINT DYSFUNCTION | Hobart
Temporal Joint Dysfunction will be discussed in a free program from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 21 in the Outpatient Rehabilitation Center of St. Mary Medical Center, 320 W. 61st Ave. Physical therapist Frank Kilian will discuss how therapy can be used to treat TMJ. Call to register.
FYI: Call (219) 836-3477 or (866) 836-3477.
Healthchek | Highland
Flu shots are available from 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 17 at the Lincoln Center, 2450 Lincoln St.
FYI: Contact the Highland Park Department at (219) 838-0114.
Bingo | Griffith
American Legion Auxiliary 66 will have bingo at 2 p.m. Oct. 19. Early bird game is at 1:30 p.m. The legion is at 132 N. Wiggins St. Chips and daubers are needed. There is free coffee.
FYI: Call (219) 924-1415.
TRY MEDITATION | Hobart
Healing Touch and Guided Meditation is a program offered from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Conference Room 3A at St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave. Experience stress reduction and relaxation to benefit mind, body and spirit. The fee is $10 per session. Register.
FYI: Call (219) 836-3477 or (866) 836-3477.
TAKING OFF POUNDS | Hobart
St. Mary Medical Center offers TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) from 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays in Patient Tower Conference Room 3, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave. This program provides support for those who desire maintenance of a healthy weight for an annual $24 fee plus $1 per week. Registration is required.
FYI: Call (219) 884-4550 to register.
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