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To get listed in the calendar, contact Illinois community coordinator Jennifer Pallay.

• E-mail: jpallay@nwitimes.com.

• Fax: (219) 933-3249.

Fitness center | Hammond

Hammond Parks & Recreation will offer $75 off the adult annual membership fee throughout the month at the Hammond Fitness Center. Hammond residents will pay $85 for an adult annual membership; nonresidents will pay $115. Visit the Hammond Civic Center Business Office at 5825 S. Sohl Ave.

FYI: Call (219) 853-6378.

Kids' Club | Griffith

Kids' Club will meet from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, today to Nov. 26, at First United Methodist Church, 400 W. 44th Place. It is free to all children 5 to 12. Register.

FYI: Call (219) 838-6900.

MOMS Club | Schererville

MOMS Club of Schererville will have its annual open house from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 10 at the Dyer-Schererville branch of the Lake County Public Library, 1001 W. Lincoln Highway. Moms and children are invited.

FYI: Visit www.Geocities.com/MomsClubSchererville.

Film screening | Hammond

Books to Bridge the Region program will present a film screening of "Hitler's Lost Sub" at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Hammond Public Library, 564 State St. See the PBS NOVA documentary upon which "Shadow Divers" is based.

FYI: Call (219) 931-5100, ext. 310.

Bus trip | Chicago

I Too Sing America of Northwest Indiana will host a bus trip to see "The Marriage Counselor" performed at 3 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Arie Crown Theater. Bus leaves at 2 p.m. Cost is $60.

FYI: Call (219) 306-5041.

Texas Hold 'Em | Hammond

A Texas Hold 'Em tournament is Oct. 11 at Maywood Civic Club, 921 169th St. Doors open and table assignments begin at 6 p.m. First deal is at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30. The public is welcome.

FYI: Call (219) 853-0190.

Crafts | Griffith

St. Mary School will present Harvest of Crafts from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 11 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 12 at St. Mary Hildebrandt Hall, 525 N. Lafayette St. There will be a cafe and bake sale.

FYI: Call (219) 924-8633.

Art event | Munster

Art enthusiasts are invited to attend South Shore Arts Art in Focus group for video and discussion on Pieter Bruegel. It will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 13 in the Bachman Gallery at the Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road.

FYI: Call (219) 836-1839.

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.

Travel show | Munster

Munster Parks and Recreation is offering a free travel show from 1 to 2 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. Oct. 14 at Munster Town Hall, 8810 Ridge Road. Learn about upcoming trips to Spain, Peru, Beijing, Canada and more.

FYI: Call (219) 836-PARK.

Show | Dyer

Faith Theater Company will present "Marmalade Gumdrops" at 10 a.m. Oct. 18 at Faith Church's Dyer campus, 100 81st Ave. Following the show, there will be an opportunity for ages 5 to 12 to participate in improv and acting workshops with members of the drama team.

FYI: Visit www.faithchurchonline.org.

Vendor fair | Schererville

American Business Women's Association, Indinois Chapter, will host a fall vendor fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18 at St. John Township Community Center, 1515 W. Lincoln Highway. They are looking for vendors, crafters and home party consultants. Booths are available.

FYI: Call (219) 769-2927 or (219) 365-9274.

Pancake breakfast | Munster

A flood relief pancake breakfast will be from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 26 at Munster High School in the cafeteria, 8808 Columbia Ave. Donation is $5 per adult, $2 per child. Proceeds will benefit those who are affected by the recent flooding.

FYI: Call (219) 836-1669 or (219) 838-9232.

Arts, crafts | Highland

The Highland Band Boosters will hold its annual fall arts and craft show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 9 at Highland Middle School. It is $55 for a 10-by-10 space for two days. No vendors. Electricity is available upon request. There will be crafts, concession stand, silent auction and turkey raffles.

FYI: Call (219)-924-2907 or e-mail Jerster69@sbcglobal.net.

Marine Corps ball | Schererville

The United States Marine Corps Birthday Ball will begin at 6 p.m. Nov. 15 at Banquets at St. George, 528 W. 77th Ave. The event will celebrate 233 years of Marine history. It costs $80 per couple, which includes dinner, open bar and dancing. The event is open to the public.

FYI: Call (219) 789-2722.

Pet program | Hammond

Humane Society Calumet Area will present How to Take Care of a Pet at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Hammond Public Library, 564 State St., and at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Hammond Public Library's E.B. Hayward Branch, 1212 172nd St.

FYI: Call (219) 931-5100, ext. 336, for the main branch or (219) 844-2668 for the Hayward branch.

Turkeyville trip | Munster

Munster Parks and Recreation Department will have a bus trip Nov. 7 to Turkeyville, USA. There will be a homemade turkey buffet along with a Christmas show. It's from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and includes motorcoach transportation. It's $74 for residents, $79 nonresidents. Register at Town Hall, 1005 Ridge Road.

FYI: Call (219) 836-PARK.

View Purdue | Hammond

High school students, recent high school graduates, parents and other adults are invited to explore educational opportunities at a Purdue University Calumet visitation program at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 11. Admission is free at the Calumet Conference Center, at the far south end of campus. Campus tours, including The University Village, Purdue Calumet's student apartment facility, will be held, weather permitting.

FYI: Call (219) 989-2213.

Bus trip | Gary

The Gary Public Library's Senior Citizens Friendship Club is sponsoring a bus trip to tour the South Bend Chocolate Factory on Oct. 22. The bus will leave at 8 a.m. from the Village Shopping Center and will leave South Bend at 3:30 p.m. The cost for the trip is $20. Lunch will be at Family Restaurant, at each member's expense. Deadline for reservations is Oct. 15.

FYI: Call (219) 886-2484, ext. 340.

CHILI DINNER | Hobart

Hobart High School Band and Theater departments will host a chili dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 10 in the Hobart Middle School cafeteria, 705 E. Fourth St., after the homecoming parade and prior to the varsity football game. Cost is $6 for chili, hot dog, pop, bread, chips and dessert. Items also may be purchased a la carte.

FYI: Call (219) 942-8521, ext. 333.

TEACHER AWARD | Lake County

Lake County Solid Waste Management District is presenting the first annual Bella Webb Award for Environmental Education. Teachers can nominate a green teacher by explaining in 500 words or less how the teacher is a model of excellence in environmental education. The winning teacher will be notified by Oct. 17 and honored at the annual Teacher Appreciation Earth Day Dinner on April 22, 2009. The honoree must be willing to be filmed in a few brief segments at school between Oct. 20 and April 1, 2009. All nominations must be submitted by Oct. 10.

FYI: E-mail Angela at agoodson@lcswmd.com.

HALLOWEEN PARTY | Dyer

Dyer United Methodist Church is holding its annual children's Halloween Party from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 10 at 2016 Church St. Children from 3 years through fifth grade are invited to wear a costume and participate in games, snacks, crafts and spooky stories, and visit the Fear Factor room. Bring a decorated pumpkin for the pumpkin contest. Prizes will be awarded.

FYI: Call (219) 865-8947 or visit www.dyerumc.org.

SHOP VENDORS | Dyer

Lake Central High School boys' bowling team will host a Vendor Open House fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 11 at Stardust Bowl, 1330 Sheffield Ave. Consultants from Tastefully Simple, Mary Kay Cosmetics and JuJuBee Purses and Jewelry will display new fall lines.

FYI: Call (219) 365-1108.

GHOSTS | Crown Point

Gather for an evening of paranormal experiences at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Marian Education Center, St. Anthony Medical Center, 1201 S. Main St. Cher Wright, of Paranormal Sciences, will cover basic theories, experiences, equipment used and information about the paranormal field. Wright is the Northwest Indiana Representative of American Ghost Society. It is a nationwide organization networking professional ghost hunters from all over the country. Wright founded her own group, Paranormal Sciences, and teaches classes on the subject matter in Valparaiso, Portage and Merrillville. Admission is free.

FYI: Call (219) 663-0270.

SUPPORT GROUP | Munster

Support group meetings for flood victims will continue to be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church, 8601 Harrison Ave. Enter through Door K on the south side of the building. Meetings will be facilitated by licensed social workers. FYI: Call (219) 836-6270.