BOOK JOURNEY | DeMotte

Children in kindergarten through grade 6 are invited to an After School journey in pursuit of Oliver K. Woodman, the main character in this month's Books to Bridge the Region children's selection, 'The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman' by Darcy Pattison. The program, including fun activities related to the story, will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the DeMotte Library, 901 Birch St. SW. Register in person, online or by phone.

FYI: Call (219) 987-2221.

GHOSTLY GALA | Cedar Lake

Children in kindergarten and older will enjoy stories, games, and crafts to celebrate Halloween at 4 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Lake County Public Library's Cedar Lake branch, 10010 W. 133rd Ave. Feel free to wear a costume.

FYI: Call (219) 374-7121.

GYMNASTICS CLASSES | Merrillville

Merrillville Parks and Recreation Department sponsors Tumblebear Gymnastics classes for children, with a new four-week session on Wednesdays beginning Oct. 29 at Pruzin Community Center, 5750 Tyler Place. The preschool class is for ages 3 to 5 from 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. and the school age class for ages 6 and older is from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $35 per session for residents and $40 for nonresidents. Register by today.

FYI: Call (219) 980-5911.

TWILIGHT PROM | Hobart

Al Stephanie Meyer fans are invited to the Twilight Prom at 6 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Lake County Public Library's Hobart branch, 100 N. Main St. Teens are welcome to come as a favorite character or just come as yourself. Enjoy trivia from all four books in the series, music, and refreshments.

FYI: Call (219) 942-2243.

GAMING DAY | Hobart

Fall break has finally arrived for ages 11 to 17, so finish your homework and spend time at the playing Guitar Hero and Wii games from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Lake County Public Library's Hobart branch, 100 N. Main St. Bring Wii or PS2 games to share, but please be sure they are appropriate for all ages. Refreshments will be provided.

FYI: Call (219) 942-2243.

TEEN GAMING | Schererville

Youths 11 to 17 will enjoy open play on DDR with Guitar Hero on PlayStation and Wii at 6 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Lake County Public Library's Dyer-Schererville branch, 1001 W. U.S. 30. A variety of board games will also be available. Call to register.

FYI: Call (219) 322-4731.

YOUTH BASKETBALL | Crown Point

Youth Basketball for grades kindergarten through 8 will be held for eight weeks at the Southlake YMCA, 1450 S. Court St. Registration by Oct. 28. Cost is $50 for members and $100 for nonmembers.

FYI: Call (219) 663-5810.

TODDLER TIME | Wheatfield

Toddler Time for 2-year-olds, with a caregiver, will be held from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Oct. 27 to Nov. 17, at the Wheatfield Library, 350 S. Bierma St. Program is for registered participants only, other arrangements should be made for siblings. Registration is required in person, on-line at www.jasperco.lib.in.us or by phone.

FYI: Call (219) 956-3774.

PRESCHOOL IN THE PARK | Hobart

Preschool in the Park for ages 3 and 4 will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 2 p.m. Thursdays through October at Deep River County Park, 9410 Old Lincoln Highway. Children may hear stories, play games, make a craft, sing songs, do finger plays and take home a treat or coloring page. Fee is $1 per child and no advance registration is needed. Meet at the visitor center. Remaining topics are Hat Upon My Head on Oct. 23 and Haystack Fun on Oct. 30.

FYI: Call (219) 947-1958.

HOOPS LEAGUE | Hobart

Registration is open through Oct. 25 for a fall basketball league for boys and girls 3 to 9 at the Hobart Family YMCA, 601 W. 40th Place. Cost is $30 for members and $60 for nonmembers and play starts Nov. 15. Every player will receive a team T-shirt and trophy.

FYI: Call Jeff Renn at (219) 942-2183, ext. 16 or e-mail jrenn@hobartymca.org

TRUNK OR TREAT | Winfield

Bring the kids to "Trunk or Treat" from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Church of the Four Seasons, 9100 E. 109th Ave., across from the Lakes of the Four Seasons entrance. There will be fun for the whole family with a bonfire, hot dogs, s'mores, hay rides and a children's costume parade and contest (no scary costumes please) Trunk or Treat, with children trick-or-treating from the trunk of cars instead of walking through the neighborhoods. Adults are welcome to bring treats and distribute them to the youngsters from their cars.

FYI: Call (219) 663-7803 or visit www.mycofs.org

BENEFIT FOR YOUTH | Hammond

Each One Reach One Child, a not-for-profit, is sponsoring a dinner and silent auction fundraiser Oct. 24 at Dynasty Banquets, 4141 Calumet Ave. The annual black-tie event begins at 7 p.m. and tickets are $50. Dinner is served at 7:30 p.m. Experts David Kolbaba, of Health Quest News and Science, and Vivian Taylor, director of Southside Center for Youth in Chicago, are scheduled to speak on ADHD and other social and psychological disorders in raising awareness against youth violence. Each One Reach One Child provides peace and violence prevention for children and youth in Illinois and Indiana.

FYI: For sponsorship, donations or further information, call (866) 266-3071 or e-mail eoroc_organization@yahoo.com.