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To get listed in the calendar, contact Eastlake community coordinator Marlene A. Zloza at least 10 days in advance.

• E-mail: mzloza@nwitimes.com.

• Fax: (219) 662-5296.

• Address: 2080 N. Main St., Crown Point, IN 46307.

• Questions? Call (219) 662-5340.

MAGIC BOOK | Crown Point

Crown Point Community Library presents "The Magic Book" at 6:30 p.m. May 16 at the Marian Education Center at St. Anthony Medical Center, 1201 S. Main St. This event is free to all ages. Enjoy the extraordinary magic and comedy of Kevin Heller, who was first inspired by the many magic books that he checked out at the local library. No registration is required.

FYI: Call Laura Clemons at (219) 663-0270.

CHILDREN OF DEAF PARENTS | Merrillville

Teen and adult children of deaf or hard-of-hearing parents are invited to share their stories, hear about available resources and meet with other adults of deaf or hard-of-hearing parents during a presentation from 6 to 8 p.m. May 15 at Everybody Counts, Inc., 9111 Broadway, Suite A. Diane H. Jones will lead the presentation along with a panel. The program is sponsored by Indiana Freedom, Access, Community, Empowerment and Support. Reserve a seat by May 14 by sending an e-mail to jwitulski@everybodycounts.org.

FYI: Send e-mail to jwitulski@everybodycounts.org.

STORY TIME | Cedar Lake

Story Time for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 from the MacArthur district is held from 2:25 to 3:25 p.m. Wednesdays and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays during the school year at MacArthur Elementary School, 12900 Fairbanks St. The theme May 14 and 15 is "The Paper Chase." Call Sue Beck to register.

FYI: Call (219) 374-7866.

SHOP & SHARE | Crown Point

Crown Point Youth Soccer Club will hold its first fundraiser, a Shop & Share event May 19, 20 and 21 with Jewel Food Store, 1276 N. Main St. Club members are distributing identification slips that shoppers present at the cash register and Jewel will donate five percent of the total bill, excluding taxes and Osco merchandise, to the soccer club. Proceeds will fund the hiring of professional instructors from the Chicago Fire to teach players and advance their knowledge of the game, as well as new goals, nets, paint for the fields, and new uniforms for the fall travel club. To obtain a Shop & Share identification slip, which does not cost the customer anything, call or visit www.cpsoccer.org

FYI: Call Mike Adams at (219) 776-8000.

RELAY IDOL | Crown Point

Relay of Life is holding a Relay Idol Contest for all singers and performers 17 and younger at 6:30 p.m. May 17 at The Coffee Cup,107 N. Main St. Using an American Idol format, proceeds from the event will be donated to Relay for Life, a community fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Registration begins at 6 p.m. The top 3 contestants will advance to the final round and will perform June 20 at the Relay for Life of South Lake County at the Lake County Fairgrounds. There is a $5 cover charge to attend, which includes a beverage.

FYI: Performers can e-mail CPRelay@yahoo.com for details and pre registration.

SENIOR BASEBALL | Hobart

Hobart Little League is accepting signups for its Senior Division, accepting youths ages of 15 to 18 who reside in Hobart and are interested in playing baseball. Also welcome is anyone interested in coaching the team. Cost is $100 per player or $75 per player if they have a sibling playing in the league.

FYI: Call Dave Cooper at (219) 947-2668 or Darlene Birchel at (219) 947-3333.

TELLING STORIES | Crown Point

Teen Advisory Board members will read "Stories Under the Tree" from 6 to 7 p.m. May 14 and 21 at the Crown Point Community Library, 214 S. Court St. All ages are welcome.

FYI: Call (219) 663-0270.

TEEN VOLUNTEERS | Crown Point

Youths heading into seventh grade and older are invited to serve as Summer Reading Event volunteers at the Crown Point Community Library, 214 S. Court St. Pick up an application at the Crown Point Reference Desk or the Winfield Desk at the Winfield branch, 10645 Randolph St. and complete and return it by May 17. Summer Reading Event begins June 9 and continues through July 25.

FYI: Call (219) 663-0270.

BASEBALL LEAGUE | Hobart

Summer T-Ball/Coach Pitch Baseball League is open to boys and girls ages 3-4 and 5-7 at the Hobart Family YMCA, 601 W. 40th Place. Register by May 31; cost is $30 for members and $60 for nonmembers. Teams will practice weekly beginning week of June 16 and games will be played on Saturdays. All players will receive a team T-shirt and trophy.

FYI: Call (219) 942-2183, ext. 16.

SKATE PARK | Lowell

Lowell Parks and Recreation Department will open the Freedom Park Skate Park for the season on May 16 at 17105 Cline Ave. Hours will be 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays and noon to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays until school is out for the summer, weather permitting.

FYI: Call (219) 696-1570.

ART EXHIBIT | Lowell

The Children's Room of the Lowell Public Library has become a wide-screen gallery of art as masterpieces created by Tri-Creek area students are being displayed for the Friends of the Library 30th Annual Student Art Exhibit through May 16 at 1505 E. Commercial Ave. Students in kindergarten through grade 5 from Lake Prairie, Oak Hill, and Three Creeks elementary schools submitted more than 300 works of art. "We have invited the community residents to come to the library during the exhibit week and view the art that comes from the imagination and creativity of these young students," said Library Director Sandy Morgan. "From the humorous to the poignant, the self-expression exhibited by these students in their work is a pleasure to view." The Friends of the Library held a reception for the young artists and their family members May 12 and each participating student received a certificate of achievement. Cake, punch and coffee were served and a drawing for art supplies was held for all

children attending.

FYI: Call (219) 696-7704.

CHAT & CHEWIES | Schneider

Chats and Chewies for young adults will be held at 5 p.m. May 14 at the Lowell Public Library's Schneider branch, 24004 Parish Ave. Make English muffin pizzas. Also, play bunco with friends at 4 p.m. May 21.

FYI: Call (219) 552-1000.

GAME NIGHT | Lowell

Young adults in grades 6 to 12 can have fun playing board and card games at 6 p.m. May 15 at the Lowell Public Library, 1505 E. Commercial Ave.

FYI: Call (219) 696-7704.

BOOKS & BABIES | Cedar Lake

Infants and toddlers, up to 23 months and accompanied by a parent or caregiver, will enjoy 15 minutes of play group, followed by 15 minutes of short stories, music activities, and rhymes, at 10:30 a.m. today and May 27 at the Lake County Public Library's Cedar Lake branch, 10010 W. 133rd Ave.

FYI: Call (219) 374-7121.

STORY SESSIONS | Lake Station

Preschoolers 3 to 5 are invited to a Spring Story Time program that includes stories, songs, finger plays, and a craft at 1 or 6 p.m. May 14 at the Lake County Public Library's Lake Station-New Chicago branch, 2007 Central Ave. Call to register.

FYI: Call (219) 962-2409.

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 in May 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 per program and no advance registration is needed. Meet at the visitor center. Bring a brown bag lunch and picnic and hike in the park before or after the program. Topics are as follows: May 15, Music to My Ears; May 22, We Have Five Senses; May 29, Bubble Fun.

FYI: Call (219) 947-1958.

TEEN ADVISORS | DeMotte

Teenagers in grade 7 to 12 can join the Teen Advisory Board by attending a meeting from 4 to 5 p.m. May 16 at the DeMotte Library, 901 Birch St. SW. Meetings are held bimonthly and include helping with collection development, decorating and choosing programs that appeal to younger patrons. New members are always welcome.

FYI: Call (219) 987-2221.

MAKE IT & TAKE IT | DeMotte

Children in kindergarten through grade 6 can participate in a Make It & Take It craft program from 3 to 5 p.m. May 14 at the DeMotte Library, 901 Birch St. SW. Register online, in person or by phone.

FYI: Call (219) 987-2221.

MOVIE TIME | Wheatfield

All ages are invited to watch the movie "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep" at 3:30 p.m. May 15 at the Wheatfield Library, 350 S. Bierma t. Rate PG, the movie is about Angus, a lonely boy who discovers a large, mysterious egg that hatches into a mythical figure that grows ten times its size every day. Register online, in person or by phone.

FYI: Call (219) 956-3774.

MINI DAY CAMP | Hobart

Register children for a Preschool Mini Day Camp for preschoolers of all abilities this summer at the Hobart Family YMCA, 601 W. 40th Place. The YMCA is collaborating with the Center for Possibilities Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Indiana to offer this mini summer day camp for ages 3 to 5. The goal is to provide a fun-filled camp from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, June 2 through 13, while meeting the needs of all campers. Included in the daily schedule will be games, crafts, gym time, outdoor time, music, cooking, free play, story time, and snacks. A $20 nonrefundable registration fee, which includes a T-shirt, memory scrapbook, awards and pizza party, is due at registration. Camp fees of $45 for a Y-member and $60 for a nonmember will also be due at registration. The Bubel/Aiken Foundation will provide additional funding and training. Camp filled up quickly last year so families are encouraged to enroll as soon as possible. Class size is limited

FYI: Call Sharon Tarry at (219) 942-2183 or Center for Possibilities at (219) 962-5751.

CHILDREN'S CHOIR | NW Ind.

Southlake Children's Choir will hold open auditions for membership. Auditions are open to children who will enter first to ninth grade in the fall. No preparation is needed to audition; children just need to love to sing. Open auditions are set 3:30 to 6 p.m. May 14 and May 16 at Portage High School. Other auditions may be scheduled by calling Ann Riegle at (866) 662-1151. The group hopes to expand and provide a rehearsal time and space in Valparaiso.

FYI: Visit www.southlakechildrenschoir.net.

INDIANA STORM | Schererville

Northern Indiana Storm Cheer and Dance Association holds its seventh season registration for cheerleaders and lift men 5 to 19 years old from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 17 and 24 at St. John Township Center, 1515 W. Lincoln Highway. A discount is given for May signups. The nonprofit program, part of the nationwide Amateur Athletics Union, draws youths from St. John, Schererville, Dyer, Crown Point, Griffith and Highland.

FYI: Call (219) 365-STORM (7867) or visit www.NIStorm.ORG.

OPEN HOUSE | Hobart

A Grand Opening Open House will be held from noon to 4 p.m. May 17 and 18 at Bright Minds Preschool, inside Hobart Assembly of God, 7545 E. Ridge Road. There will be food and games for all and the first 20 who take a tour will receive a gift. The school will offer "kiddie kams" and will also teach basic sign language.

FYI: Call Melissa at (219) 746-1751.

BMX OPEN HOUSE | Portage

Steel Wheels BMX will present an open house for all ages from noon to 5 p.m. May 17 at the Steel Wheels BMX Track at Imagination Glen Park, 2275 McCool Road. The open house will serve as a fundraising event for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America. Events throughout the day will include raffles, clinics, practice sessions, bike maintenance clinics, free bike repairs, face painting and Noah's Ark Stuffed Animal Wagon. The open house will be followed by the annual Race for Life at 5:30 p.m. Anyone can compete in the Race for Life. All race fees collected go toward the Race for Life donation fund.

FYI: Visit www.steelwheelsbmx.com or call (219) 406-9833.