EVENING WITH SANTA | Dyer

Protsman Elementary School will hold its Evening with Santa & Holiday Craft Show from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the school, 1121 Harrison Ave. Bake sale, handmade gifts, candles, skin care, art, kitchen needs, embroideries, purses, party supplies, home decor, baskets, clothing, cook books, wooden signs, jewelry, florals, food items and more will be available. Refreshments will be available to purchase. Santa Claus will arrive at 6 to pose for pictures at $3 each. Admission is free.

FYI: Call Irene at (219) 865-2665 or e-mail irene_szewczyk@sbcglobal.net

MADE IN AMERICA | Merrillville

Lake County Public Library is seeking vendors for an event called Made in America: Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at the central library, 199 W. U.S. 30, Merrillville. Interested vendors are encouraged to contact the library for details. Proceeds will benefit the Friends of Lake County Public Library.

FYI: Call (219) 769-3541, ext. 335 or e-mail webmastr@lakeco.lib.in.us

VENDORS NEEDED | Valparaiso

Alpha Tau Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda is seeking vendors

and crafters for a Holiday Fair fundraiser from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Student Union Great Hall, Valparaiso University. Booth space is $40 for 8 x 8-foot space.Proceeds go to fund scholarships for non-traditional students attending Valparaiso University.

FYI: Call (219) 462-0675.

VERY MERRY GATHERING | Lowell

The Very Merry Gathering, a holiday craft fair, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6 in the St. Edward School gym, 210 S. Nichols St. Shop with favorite vendors and talented crafters. Stop by the bake sale and treat yourself to fresh baked goods, and warm up with homemade soup.

FYI: Call (219) 696-9876.

CRAFT FAIR | Porter

Yost PTO will hold its annual Yost Holiday Craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at the school, 100 Beam St. booth spaces are $30. call for a registration form or for more information.

FYI: Call (219) 476-5870.

GOODIES & CRAFTS | Crown Point

A Holiday Goodies & Craft Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at Southlake Christian Church, 501 Pratt St. Fresh-baked desserts, handmade candies and craft items will be available. Visit the Treasure Room and have lunch in the Christmas Cafe.

FYI: Call (219) 663-1010.

COOKIE WALK | Portage

First Presbyterian Church, 6225 Lute Road, Portage will hold its annual Cookie Walk from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 13. There will be a large assortment of homemade cookies and candy for $6 a pound. There also will be nut rolls and pumpkin rolls.

FYI: Call (219) 762-4914.

CRAFTERS WANTED | St. John

Crafters are being sought for the Lake Central Band Boosters' annual holiday craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 13 at Lake Central High School on U.S. 41. Nearly 2,000 visitors attended last year. Spaces are still available, but they are filling up fast. Applications are available on the band website at www.lcband.com/boosters/craftfair.html

FYI: Call the craft fair voice mail at (219) 365-8551, ext.1640 and leave a message or e-mail questions to vi@lcband.com

ARTISTS MEET | Hobart

The newly-formed Deep River Artists will meet at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 22 in the meeting room of the Visitor Center at Deep River County Park, 9410 Old Lincoln Hwy. Artists enjoy demonstrations, learn new techniques, present exhibits in Wood's Mill Gallery, learn of area classes and exhibits and offer classes to members. They also meet in the park to paint together. Some members' works may be seen in the Visitor Center (May - October) and are offered for sale. Artists are asked to bring to the meetings examples of their work to show and talk about - in the form of a photo or the actual artwork, if not too large. There are no dues and no registration.

FYI: Call (219) 947-1958.