Some of this weekends best bets.
BOWLING BENEFIT | Hammond
At 6 p.m. June 27 is a bowling event to benefit Haven House, a shelter for battered women and their children. The fundraiser is at Olympia Lanes, 4150 Calumet Ave.
FYI: (219) 765-3358
HUNGARIAN PICNIC | Merrillville
Annual Hungarian Picnic will be at 11 a.m. June 28 at St. Elijah Serbian Church grounds, 8700 Taft St. Sponsored by The Hungarian American Citizens Club, all are welcome at no charge. Hungarian sausage, goulash and desserts and other foods and beverages will be for sale, There will be music and children's playground available.
FYI: (708) 250-7132
OPEN HOUSE | Gary
Join The National Park Service and community partners as they kick-off summer plans and programs at the Summer Revival Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. June 27 at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore's Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education on north Lake Street in the Miller section of Gary. This open house will highlight opportunities for families and visitors to enjoy the resources available at the Douglas Center and Miller Woods throughout the summer. National Park Service staff will be on hand to answer questions and lead hikes. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of Indiana Dunes.
FYI: (219) 395-1859
SLOVAK DAY | Merrillville
Gary Diocesan Midwest Slovak Cultural Society sponsors its annual Slovak Day celebration June 28 at Salvatorian Shrine, 5755 Pennsylvania St. The day will begin with Mass at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine. The Rev. Joseph Semancik will be the main celebrant, joined by Slovak priests of the Gary Diocese and visiting clergy. Ethnic and other foods will be available for purchase after mass, with entertainment by the Tatra Slovak Dancers from Milwaukee at 1 p.m. and exhibits, games, raffles, bake sale and music by Gene Mikrut Orchestra from 2 to 5 p.m.
FYI: (219) 795-1518 or (219) 887-0866
BENEFIT DINNER | Portage
Faith Mission Church will hold a benefit mostaccioli dinner beginning at 11 a.m. June 27 at 5093 Stone Ave. There will be gospel music karaoke and games for all ages. Donation is $10 for adults and $5 for ages 6 to 10; kids 5 and younger are free with a paid adult. Tickets are available.
FYI: (219) 962-1427
MOTORCYCLE RIDERS ASSOCIATION | Merrillville
Noon to 4 p.m. June 27 sponsored by the Motorcycle Riders Association, at 6880 Hendricks St. Featuring food, fun, raffles, vendors and music by the band Flatlined. All bikes welcome and trophies will be awarded. $10 entry fee and all proceeds will go to aid American Veterans and their families.
FYI: (219) 688-3751 or (219) 712-5547
CHURCH FESTIVAL | Munster
St. Thomas More Festival featuring rides, food and more is June 27 and 28 at 8501 Calumet Ave. Musical entertainment will be featured each day. The line-up includes: The Muddsharks from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. June 27 playing rhythm and blues, classic and current rock, funk, reggae, and country; History's End from 8 p.m. to midnight June 27 comprised of all Northwest Indiana musicians; Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones from 2 to 5 p.m. June 28 with polka originals, covers and standards; and The Relics from 6 to 10 p.m. June 28, a unique 5-piece band that offers Motown, rock, blues, pop and standards.
FYI: (219) 836-8610
