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

• E-mail: jpallay@nwitimes.com.

• Fax: (708) 474-2897.

• Address: 601 45th Ave., Munster, IN 46321.

• Questions? Call (219) 937-5741.

Wine tasting | Lansing

Trinity Lutheran Church is hosting a fundraiser from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Lansing Country Club, 186th and Wentworth Avenue. The wine tasting event will benefit the Guatemala mission team. Tickets cost $20 each and are available at the school and church offices.

FYI: Call (708) 474-7997.

Lung disease | Hazel Crest

Advocate South Suburban Hospital, 1780

0 S. Kedzie Ave., hosts free health awareness programs monthly. A support group for people with lung disease will meet from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 26 in the hospital's lecture halls 1 and 2.

FYI: Call (708) 213-3391.

Flea market | Chicago

The Chicago Park District's Mann Park, 13000 S. Exchange in Chicago's Hegewisch neighborhood, is looking for vendors for its annual outdoor flea market to be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 13. Purchase space by Sept. 1 for $15. After Sept. 1, it will be $20. Vendors provide their own tables.

FYI: Call (773) 646-0210.

Steak fry | South Holland

New Hope Center is holding its annual steak fry Sept. 7 at Holy Ghost Gymnasium, 700 E. 170th St. Food will be served between noon and 2 p.m. Food is being provided and prepared by Calumet City's Outback Steakhouse. Menu includes 11-ounce sirloin steak, seasoned wild rice, Caesar salad and cheesecake. Cold pop and water are also being served, compliments of New Hope Center.

Entertainment is once again donated by The Kingsnakes, a group of musicians who perform the "Chicago Blues."

Tickets are $20 each, and will be on sale at New Hope Center's Main Campus, 1624 E. 154th St. in Dolton. Only 250 tickets will be sold. Proceeds will benefit more than 375 persons with disabilities receiving services from New Hope Center.

FYI: Call (708) 841-1071, ext. 227.

Open house | Munster

Nordikids Musiklubb of Northwest Indiana will host its annual open house at 7 p.m. Sept. 8 at Ridge United Methodist Church at 35th and Columbia Avenue. All are welcome to learn about the fall semester, upcoming holiday performances and meet members.

Nordikids is an organization for children of all ages and their families who are interested in learning and celebrating the cultural heritage of the Nordic countries through fellowship, song, dance, language and crafts. Nordikids meets weekly and performs yearly at Scandinavian Festivals throughout the region.

FYI: E-mail lamsmith@hotmail.com visit www. Nordikids.com or call (219)741-8875.

Golf outing | Calumet City

Calumet City Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual golf outing Sept. 19 at River Oaks Billy Casper Golf Course. Organizers are currently looking for sponsors.

FYI: Call Loren Bult at (708) 862-9400.

Jewel coupons | South suburbs

The South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society Jewel Coupon Fundraiser will be held Aug. 25, 26 and 27 at any Jewel in the Calumet Region and East Will County. Coupons are available at the South Suburban Genealogical Library, 3000 W. 170th Place in Hazel Crest, or by visitingwww.ssghs.org.

FYI: Call (708) 335-3340.

Outdoor worship | Hammond

The First United Methodist Church of Hammond will have its annual outdoor worship service at 10:30 a.m. today at the church, 6635 Hohman Ave. Guests can bring a lawn chair and carry in dinner. The men of the church will grill hot dogs and hamburgers to accompany the food. A praise team, contemporary Christian music performed by the youth and old favorite hymns will be featured. Following the lunch, there will be pony rides, bounce house and pinatas for children.

FYI: Call (219) 932-5915.

Stamp, coin, postcards | Highland

The Calumet Area Stamp, Coin and Postcard show is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Lincoln Center, 2450 Lincoln St. Admission is $1.

FYI: Call (219) 924-4836.

Corn boil | Schererville

American Legion Post 485 will have a corn boil from noon to dusk today at 7485 Burr St. The public is invited and it costs $3 per person for brats, dogs and burgers. Proceeds will go to fund veterans projects.

FYI: Call (219) 322-5485.

SUNDAY SCHOOL KICKOFF | Munster

Westminster Presbyterian Church invites the public to a back to school kickoff and picnic today at 8955 Columbia Ave. The event starts with a program during worship services at 9 and 10:30 a.m. to kick off the 2008-09 curriculum for children and youth of the church. The youngsters will leave worship for fellowship with their teachers and friends. Families are then invited for a picnic with hot dogs and a giant bouncy house from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are not required.

FYI: Call (219) 838-3131.

Open house | Dyer

Midwest Training and Ice will hold an open house from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. today. Events will include a free open skate with free skate rental, an opportunity to take pictures with the Zamboni, on ice demonstrations by center skaters and hockey players and more.

FYI: Call (219) 558-8811 or visit www.midwesttrainingandice.com.

Wounded healers | Highland

Wounded Healers grief support program will begin its fall series from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at St. James Church, Kennedy Avenue and 45th Street. There will be separate groups for death of a spouse, death of a parent or sibling, death of a child or grandchild and other relationships. The suicide survivors support group will also begin sessions. Each of the groups is led by a trained, certified facilitator. The program is free.

FYI: Call (219) 924-5577 for reservations or information.