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Find out all the events going on in your community, and plan your week’s activities with The Times.
To get listed in the calendar, contact Southlake community coordinator Marlene A. Zloza at least 10 days in advance.
• E-mail: mzloza@nwitimes.com.
• Fax: (219) 662-5296.
• Address: 2080 N. Main St., Crown Point, IN 46307.
• Questions? Call (219) 662-5340.
PET CLINIC | Lake County
National Animal Welfare Society Clinic is offering low-cost pet services to Northwest Indiana residents on Nov. 18. A cat spay is $47 and a neuter is $42. A dog spay is $77 and a neuter is $72. The clinic requires current proof of rabies vaccination. If animal is not current, the clinic offers the vaccine for $15. Space is limited and exact location will be given with a confirmed appointment.
FYI: Call (219) 962-2853.
ANGEL TREE | Cedar Lake
The Angel Tree will soon be up in the lobby of MacArthur Elementary School, 12900 Fairbanks St. The school has a list of more than 50 local families to help this season. Contact Teresa Hasty at the school by Nov. 14 to indicate an interest in helping this year. Wrapped gifts should be placed in a large gift bag, one per child, with the tag attached to the handle, and brought to the school by Dec. 10. Monetary gifts will be used to help families through the NIPSCO Gift of Energy program.
FYI: Call (219) 374-7866.
COUNSELOR CAFE | Merrillville
The Counselor's Cafe Program will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m.Nov. 13 in the Merrillville Intermediate School Cafeteria, 1400 W. 61st Ave. This program is open to all parents.
FYI: Call (219) 650-5306, ext. 5335.
NAVIGATE THE NET | Merrillville
Learn how to find information on the internet through popular search engines, as well as the library’s own website in a computer class at 2 or 6 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. U.S. 30. Call to register.
FYI: Call (219) 769-3541, ext. 346.
WINNING STORIES | Hobart
Preschoolers age 4 and 5 year will hear both new and award winning stories at a National Children's Library Week program at 1 or 6 p.m. Nov. 11 and 10:30 a.m. Nov. 12 at the Lake County Public Library's Hobart branch, 100 N. Main St. They will also create unique bookmarks to celebrate the occasion in this one-hour program. Call to register.
FYI: Call (219) 942-2243.
OPEN HOUSE | Merrillville
Allied Health Institute, an allied health careers school, will host a grand opening and open house from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 12 at 8398 Mississippi St. A ribbon cutting will be held at 10 a.m. Refreshments will be served.
FYI: Call (219) 793-1111.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT | Schneider
Adults will make a Ceramic Christmas Craft at 4 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Lowell Public Library's Schneider branch, 24004 Parrish Ave. Call to register. An all-day scrapbooking workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 15, and a card making craft will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 22. Call for details.
FYI: Call (219) 552-1000.
EDIBLE ART & MORE | Schneider
Children of all ages can make an Edible Mayflower using pretzels, cheese and chocolate at 4 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Lowell Public Library's Schneider branch, 24004 Parrish Ave. Play Turkey Bingo at 3:45 p.m. Nov. 13, enjoy a "10 An Up" Game Day at 3:45 p.m. Nov. 17 and 24 and Movie Day at 3:45 p.m. Nov. 18 and 25 at the branch.
FYI: Call (219) 552-1000.
COOKING DEMO | Hobart
Chef Ryan C. Smith demonstrates appetizers, salads, entrees, desserts and more in free fun and interactive cooking demonstrations in the Waterfall Cafe at St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave. The next session is from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 12. Ask questions and sample recipes. Call to register.
FYI: Call (219) 836-3477 or (866) 836-3477.
CREATIVE BAGS | Hobart
Students in grades 4 5, and 6 will create their own cloth bag, having fun choosing from a variety of materials to enhance the design, at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Lake County Public Library's Hobart branch, 100 N. Main St. They can even bring their own decorative items to apply. Call to register.
FYI: Call (219) 942-2243.
STORY TIME | Hobart
Toddlers age 2 to 3, accompanied by a caregiver, will hear and participate in stories, nursery rhymes, songs, and finger plays at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 13 at the Lake County Public Library's Hobart branch, 100 N. Main St. In this half-hour program they will also make a simple craft. Call to register.
FYI: Call (219) 942-2243.
GOOSE ON THE LOOSE | Schererville
Babies and toddlers, 6 to 35 months, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy an interactive program filled with stories, finger plays, songs and activities at 10:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 11, 18 and 25, at the Lake County Public Library's Dyer-Schererville branch, 1001 W. U.S. 30. This is a three-week session and children are encouraged to attend one session each week. Call to register.
FYI: Call (219) 322-4731.
CRAFTS & COUNTRIES | Schererville
Children in kindergarten and older will “travel” to England to enjoy a “tea” while decorating cupcakes in a Crafts & Countries Around the World program at 6:30 p.m. Nov.12 at the Lake County Public Library's Dyer-Schererville branch, 1001 W. U.S. 30. In addition, they will learn to play Tiddlywinks. Call to register.
FYI: Call (219) 322-4731.
SENIOR MOMENTS | Indiana
Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County will present "Hearing Loss and Aging" at 2 p.m. Nov. 12 at Linden House, 360 W. 61st Ave., Hobart; 12:15 p.m. Nov. 13 at Village Park Enrichment Center at Banta, 605 Beech St., Valparaiso; and 2 p.m. Nov. 21 at Jamestown Apartments Community Center, Virginia Park Drive, Valparaiso. Participants will receive a free gift and a healthy snack.
FYI: Call (219) 531-8009.
BOOK WEEK | Schererville
Children in kindergarten and older will hear the story "The Giant Carrot" by Jan Peck, in addition to other folk tales, at 4 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Lake County Public Library's Dyer-Schererville branch, 1001 W. U.S. 30. They will also design a bookmark. Call to register.
FYI: Call (219) 322-4731.
CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK | St. John
Preschoolers 3 to 5 are invited to celebrate Children’s Book Week with a variety of stories, including Dr. Seuss’ "Fox in Socks," at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 11 or 1:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Lake County Public Library's St. John branch, 9450 U.S. 41. Finger plays, musical activities and make a “Smell My Sock” sachet craft will also be included. Call to register.
FYI: Call (219) 365-5379.
TIME FOR KIDS | Shelby
Children of all ages can make an Edible Mayflower using pretzels, cheese and chocolate at 4 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Lowell Public Library's Shelby branch, 23321 Shelby Road. Young adults will play Steal Your Neighbor's Prize Bunco at 5 p.m. Nov. 11 at the branch. PlayStation game night is Wednesday every week.
FYI: Call (219) 552-0809.
GAMES & MOVIES | Schneider
Youngsters can play games at 4 p.m. every Monday at the Lowell Public Library's Schneider branch, 23321 Shelby Road, as a member of the 10 and Over Club.
FYI: Call (219) 552-1000.
MEDICARE HELP | Crown Point
Northwest Indiana Community Action is holding a checkup/signup event to assist seniors with Medicare Part D annual open enrollment from 10:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 17 at NWICA Area One offices, 5240 Fountain Drive (off U.S. 30, south of Pine Island, east of Burr Street). Part D open enrollment is from Nov. 15 to Dec. 31. Present Part D participants, individuals enrolled in other medicine programs, as well as those who have no medicine coverage are encouraged to get this program checkup. Given that programs change from year to year, they can have qualified Medicare and state health insurance assistants do an on-site personal evaluation. If someone chooses to change, they can complete the process at this event. They may also need to apply for extra help to pay the premiums. Reservations are required and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
FYI: Call (219) 794-1829.
GREAT BEGINNINGS | Gary
Great Beginnings, N.A.T.A.L.E., Promotores De Salud e Infantil, prenatal care coordination programs and Alance invited all pregnant women to a free Nutritional Workshop from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Gary Community Health Center, Second Floor, 1021 W. 5th Ave. There will be a free food presentation by an EFNEP family nutrition adviser and participation by other agencies relating to families and baby care. RSVP due to limited seating.
FYI: Call (219) 885-2204.
LUPUS SPEAKER | Valparaiso
Susan Skinner, RN, will be the speaker at the Lupus Foundation of America’s Valparaiso support group meeting at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Education & Rehabilitation Center, 1401 Calumet Ave. Skinner will be discussing guided imagery. The Valparaiso support group meets on the third Tuesday of each month. All LFA support group meetings are free of charge and open to the public. Phyllis Simko, executive director of the Indiana chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America, is the facilitator of the support group.
FYI: Call (866) 762-6575.
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