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FIFTH ANNUAL SOUP AND SALAD EVENT | Merrillville
11 a.m to 1 p.m. and 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Santa Maria Venegas Assembly at St. Joan of Arc Hall, 200 E. 78th Ave. Donation is $5 adults, $2 for children ages 12 to 5. Public is welcome.
FYI: (219) 762-4917
GARDEN PARTY | Calumet City
Our Lady of Knock in Calumet City will have its 50th anniversary celebration, A Garden Party, from noon to 4:30 p.m. March 11 at Meyer's Castle in Dyer. The fashion show and lunch will cost $35 per person. Ticket deadline is today.
FYI: (708) 862-3011
PANCAKE BREAKFAST | Griffith
8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday Griffith High School Chorale will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast to help raise money for its spring break trip to Los Angeles. Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria, 600 N. Wigg St. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, bacon, cinnamon rolls, orange juice and coffee. Tickets cost $5 for adults and $3 for students and will be sold at the door.
FYI: (219) 924-4281, ext. 3370
ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY FEAST | East Chicago
10 a.m. Mass and catered family luncheon at noon March 4 followed by entertainment by the World Academy of Irish Dancers at St. Patrick's Parish, 3810 Grand Blvd. Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for child ages 12 and under. Reservations are a must. No tickets will be sold at the door.
FYI: (219) 398-3191, (219) 398-1036 or (219) 398-3015
BINGO BENEFIT | Highland
Our Lady of Grace Parish will have a bingo fundraiser Sunday in the cafeteria of the school, 3025 Highway Ave. Early bird games begin at 1 p.m. and regular games begin at 2 p.m. The $10 entry fee includes one bingo card and the chance to win a door prize. Additional bingo cards may be bought for $1 each. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the north entrance of the school. Hot dogs, chips, desserts, soda, coffee and tea will be sold. Proceeds will benefit Ephesus Home for senior citizens.
FYI: (219) 972-1944
NEW HORIZONS | Schererville
New Horizons singles dance is 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Halls of St. George, 905 E. Joliet St. Cost is $5.
FYI: (219) 865-9411
DANCERS DELIGHT | Hobart
7 to 10:30 p.m. Sunday at the Elks, 3580 W. 61st Ave. Dance to the Big Band sound of the Frankie Green Orchestra.
FYI: (219) 942-1152
ICE FISHING | Lake Station
Fishing opportunities at Three Rivers County Park, 2600 Nevada St., will continue through the winter when conditions allow. Ice fishing will be permitted from 7 a.m. until 30 minutes after sunset when the ice is at least 4 inches deep. Park staff will post ice conditions at the gatehouse. Fees are $4 for adult Lake County residents, $4.50 for adult nonresidents, and $2.50 for children 11 and younger, accompanied by an adult, regardless of residency. A senior citizen rate is offered Mondays when Lake County seniors are charged $3 and nonresidents $3.50.
FYI: (219) 962-7810
GRAB THOSE SLEDS | Cedar Lake, Griffith
Sledding hills are open when snow cover allows from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through March 31 at Lemon Lake County Park, 6322 W. 133rd Ave., Cedar Lake and Oak Ridge Prairie County Park, 301 S. Colfax St., Griffith. Bring a tube or plastic sled; no metal or wooden sleds with runners or ski boards allowed. Gate fee applies when gatekeeper is on duty.
FYI: (219) 769-PARK
WINTER FEST | Hammond
St. John Bosco Home and School Association hosts Winter Fest from 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the school, 1231 171st Place. There will be gaming tables (blackjack, poker and other casino games), a silent auction, bingo, children's games, a cake walk, cash raffle, food, and music by a DJ.
FYI: (219) 845-6226
TACO DINNER | Dyer
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6448 hosts a taco dinner from 2 to 8 p.m. Feb. 17 at the post, 2125 Gettler St. Tickets cost $5.
FYI: (219) 865-9730
MARDI GRAS | Hammond
Woodmar United Methodist Church will celebrate Mardi Gras from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at 7320 Northcote Ave. Music, dancing and crafts for kids will be featured. Dinner will be New Orleans-style food and a Fat Tuesday dessert bar. A silent auction will raise money for the Community Preschool playground equipment. Reservations should be made in advance.
FYI: (219) 844-3030
PANCAKE SUPPER | Dyer
Annual Pancake/Sausage Supper with homemade sausage is from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Zion United Church of Christ, 14804 W. 11th Ave., five miles south of Dyer. Tickets are $6.50 for adults and $4 for children 7 to 12; children 6 and younger eat free.
FYI: (219) 365-5288
CHILI SUPPER | Merrillville
A chili supper is set for 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge 170, Nest. 10, 8550 Taft St. A $6 donation covers all-you-can-eat chili, a hot dog and dessert. Additional hot dogs cost $1. Proceeds will go toward the lodge adult basketball team.
FYI: (219) 662-7401, 226-9209, 765-3835 or 663-0538
GOOD TIME CHARLEY | Schererville
Singles Dance at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at The Banquets of St. George, 528 E. 77th Ave. Admission is $5.
FYI: (219) 650-2111 or (708) 445-4450
LENTEN SUPPER | Munster
A Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper is at 6 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Episcopal Church, 1101 Park Drive. Cost is $3 per person or $10 per family. Ash Wednesday services are at 6:30 and 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 21 with Holy Eucharist and imposition of ashes.
FYI: (219) 836-6270.
MURDER MYSTERY | Portage
Nativity Home & School presents a murder mystery party from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the school, 2929 Willowcreek Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the play beginning promptly at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $15 per person and $25 per couple in advance and $18 per person and $30 per couple at the door. Advance reservations are suggested. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes. Reservations-only baby sitting will be available. A dinner buffet and cash bar are included. Call for reservations and tickets.
FYI: (219) 763-2400
FASHION SHOW | Lynwood
Thornton Fractional South Booster Club will have its 22nd annual fashion show, Rockin' Rebels, at 7 p.m. Feb. 22 at Villa de Bruno, 19825 Stony Island Ave. Tickets are $27 for adults and $16 for students. The night will include a raffle and cash bar. Proceeds will benefit athletic programs at the school.
FYI: (708) 418-0797
ART OF HEALING | Portage
Porter-Starke Services Foundation presents The Art of Healing Caribbean Gala at 6 p.m. March 10 in the Duneland Falls Banquet and Meeting Center, 1100 N. Max Mochal Highway (Ind. 149). Proceeds support mental health services in the community. The event includes a Caribbean-inspired dinner, a silent auction of artwork and items, music by Johnny Russler & The Beach Bun Band and open bar. Dress is casual; shorts, hats and flip-flops encouraged.
FYI: (219) 531-3510
GARDEN PARTY | Calumet City
Our Lady of Knock in Calumet City will have its 50th anniversary celebration, A Garden Party, from noon to 4:30 p.m. March 11 at Meyer's Castle in Dyer. The fashion show and lunch will cost $35 per person. Ticket deadline is Feb. 16.
FYI: Call (708) 862-3011.
LIGHT THE WAY GALA | Portage
The deadline for reservations for the St. Patrick Parish Gala Dinner Dance and Silent Auction is Wednesday. This year's event is Feb. 24 at the Duneland Falls Banquet Center in Portage. The venue will feature a variety of dinner stations, live music, hours of dancing, reserved seating, extensive silent auction, live auction, and a raffle drawing for a new Pontiac Solstice or $20,000. A complete listing of auction items will be available at www.stpatsparish.org. Raffle tickets are $100 each with a limit of 750 being sold. Tickets for the gala are $50 per person and can be purchased on-line at www.stpatsparish.org, at the school and parish offices at 640 N. Calumet, Chesterton, or by phone.
FYI: (219) 926-1707
TRAIN DISPLAY | Hammond
The Lionel Modular Train Club will have an operating 3 rail train display (no sales) at the Jean Shepherd Community Center, 3031 Mahoney Dr. The dates are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Thomas the Tank and friends will be running each hour on the hour. There is no admission charge.
FYI: (219) 845-6965
SOUP COOKOFF | Griffith
A soup cookoff is planned at 5 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church of Griffith, 400 44th Place. Taste a variety of soups, with salad, bread, crackers and drinks. Desserts are featured in a silent auction. Tickets cost $5 for adults and $3 for children younger than 12.
CHILI SUPPER | Merrillville
A chili supper will be held from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge 170, Nest 10, 8550 Taft St. Donation is $6 for all-you-can-eat chili, a hot dog and dessert. Proceeds benefit the lodge's adult basketball team.
FYI: Call (219) 662-7401, 226-9209 or 765-3835 for tickets.
FYI: Call (219) 838-6900.
FILM FESTIVAL | Hobart
Coming to the Audience Choice film festival at 7:30 p.m. Saturday is the locally produced "Dead at the Box Office," shown at M & M Productions' Studio Theatre, 227 Center St. Ryan Markel, one of the writers, will be on hand to answer questions and talk about the filming process. Tickets are $3.
FYI: (219) 947-4922
FISH FRY | Westville
Westville Sons of the American Legion hosts an all-you-can-eat fish fry from 5 to 8 tonight at the legion post, 107 N. Flynn Road. Cost is $7 for adults, $5.50 for senior citizens and $4 for ages 10 and younger.
FYI: call (219) 787-4112.
JOB FAIR | Hobart
Employers can participate in The Times' Job Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday at Avalon Manor, 3550 E. U.S. 30. Packages all provide a table and chairs, access to electricity and wireless internet. Advertising, signage and box lunches are also available. Space is limited.
FYI: Call Barb at (219) 933-3281 or Sylvia at 933-4159.
