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Fax: (219) 933-3249.
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HEALTHY KIDS DAY | Hammond
The Hammond Area YMCA hosts its annual Healthy Kids Day/Open House from 10 a.m. to noon April 12 at 7322 Southeastern Ave. This event is free to the public and will provide free healthy snacks, prizes, giveaways, face painting, entertainment, raffles, tours and more. Hammond Police Department representatives will take photos and fingerprint children. There also will be health-related vendors available to better families' lives such as Family Eye Care, Children's Dental Clinic, Chiro One Wellness Center and others.
FYI: Call (219) 845-1507.
CROSSROADS | Highland
Crossroads, a free monthly program for seniors, meets at 10:30 a.m. April 10 at the Lake County Public Library's Highland branch, 2841 Jewett St. First Financial Bank, in co-sponsorship with the library, offers the program. Refreshments will be served. Register.
FYI: Call (219) 972-7353.
YOGA CLASS | Munster
Munster Parks and Recreation Department offers a yoga class that meets from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, April 8 to June 3, at Community Park Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive. Participants can take yoga with a top-notch instructor, increasing their energy and health, massaging their internal organs and muscles at the same time. Bring aq yoga mat. The fee is $40 for residents and $50 for nonresidents. Register at Town Hall, 1005 Ridge Road.
FYI: Call (219) 836-8450.
HIPPIE SWIRLS | Hammond
Teens can make hippe swirls at 3:30 p.m. April 3 at the Hammond Public Library's E.B. Hayward branch, 1212 172nd St.; call (219) 844-2668. A little glitter and oil add up to a lot of fun. Supplies will be provided. Teens. can make the same craft at 3 p.m. April 17 at the library's Howard branch, 7047 Grand Ave.; call 844-1622.
FUSION EXERCISE | Munster
NIA, or Neuromuscular Interactive Action, is a new fusion exercise hitting the fitness world. A class will be offered by the Munster Parks and Recreation Department from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, April 9 to May 28, in the dance room at Wilbur Wright Middle School, 8650 Columbia Ave. It's a mixture of martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. Participants improve muscle tone while increasing mobility. Register in advance.
FYI: Call (219) 836-PARK.
MILITARY PARTY | Dyer
A Vietnam veterans welcome home event is at 7 tonight at VFW Post 6448, 2125 Gettler Ave. There will be music, food and displays. Veterans are encouraged to bring their military photos.
FYI: Call (219) 865-9730.
SPRING HIKE | National Lakeshore
Join a ranger from 1:30 to 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in April and explore the forested dunes for wildflowers and other signs of spring. During the hike, learn how Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is able to support a diversity of plant life. Meet at the Calumet Dune Interpretive Center, on Kemil Road between U.S. 20 and U.S. 12, to carpool to the trailhead. No hike offered April 26.
FYI: Call (219) 926-7561, ext. 225.
TEEN MOVIE | Gary
Teen Movie Night is at 4 p.m. April 2 at the Lake County Public Library's 41st Avenue branch, 3491 W. 41st Ave. It's open to teens and tweens 11 to 17 years old. Snacks will be provided. Register in advance.
FYI: Call (219) 980-5180.
TULIP FESTIVAL | Munster
Munster Parks and Recreation Department and Mid-America Tours offer a trip May 6 to 8 to see gardens full of tulips in Michigan. The trip includes lunch at Cranies Pie Pantry in Saugatuck, a scenic cruise on Make Michigan aboard the Star of Saugatuck, two nights lodging at Radisson Grand Rapids, Windmill Island with more than 100,000 tulips in bloom, Little Netherlands Museum, reserved seats for the Volksparade, dinner at Alpenrose Restaurant, Meijer Sculpture Garden, a tram tour, wood shoemaking and delftware painting, motorcoach transportation, six meals and $15 "Travlchecks." A detailed brochure is at Town Hall, 1005 Ridge Road.
FYI: Call (219) 836-PARK.
BABY SAFETY | E.C.
St. Catherine Hospital will offer Keeping Baby Safe and Healthy from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 9 in the hospital's cafeteria conference room, 4321 Fir St. Pediatrician Dr. Rajaraman Iyer will address such topics as when to call the doctor and nutritional needs of babies. Information on child seat safety will be available. Registeration is required for this free class. A support person is welcome.
FYI: Call (219) 836-3477 or (866) 836-3477.
MEDICARE TALK | Merrillville
A Medicare presentation is planned for 10 a.m. to noon April 9 at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. 81st Ave. Medicare Part A, B, Supplements and Medicare Advantage Plans will be discussed. The free presentation will be given by SHIP counselor Deb Uhll. Light refreshments will be served.
FYI: Call (219) 838-4873.
TEEN BOARD | Munster
Teen Advisory Board meets at 4:30 p.m. April 3 at the Lake County Public Library's Munster branch, 8701 Calumet Ave. The monthly board meeting for teens 12 and older will allow them to help plan events and/or sign up to be a volunteer. Newcomers are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Ideas and suggestions are welcome.
FYI: Call (219) 838-8450.
BAD BACKS | Munster
A seminar on what may be causing backaches is set for 10 a.m. April 5 at the Hammond Clinic's Family Wellness Center, 9800 Valparaiso Drive. The free seminar covers spinal function, how to identify the factors that cause pain and options for pain relief. Register in advance.
FYI: Call (219) 836-3600 or visit www.hammondclinic.com.
REGION IDOL | Crown Point
Fourth Annual Region Idol Contest will be held at 7 p.m. consecutive Fridays beginning April 11 and ending May 23 at the Hall of Justice, 220 S. Main St. Admission to the auditions, from 7 to 10 p.m. April 3 and 4, and competition nights, is a $5 donation at the door and a $10 donation on the final night of competition. Higher donations will be accepted. Proceeds benefit Multiple Sclerosis Society, Indiana chapter. Since 2005, Region Idol has raised more than $30,000 toward charitable programs. To learn more about multiple sclerosis, go to www.nationalmssociety.org/ini.
FYI: Call (219) 661-1811.
RIDING PROGRAM | Hobart
Exceptional Equestrians Unlimited, a nonprofit charity offering therapeutic horseback riding lessons, is accepting applications for the spring session on a first-come, first-served basis. The program provides recreational and therapeutic equine activities for children and adults with physical, mental and emotional disabilities. Classes, both mounted and unmounted, will be held at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, April 7 through June 28, in Hobart. Request a registration packet or call for information about participating, volunteering or donating. Visit www.eeucenter.org.
FYI: Call (219) 617-1136 or e-mail rondi_wightman@yahoo.com.
SKIN HEALTH | Munster
A Healthy Skin, Healthy You seminar is at 6 p.m. April 7 at the Hammond Clinic's Specialty Center, 7905 Calumet Ave. Led by board-certified dermatologists Dr. M. Konanahalli and Dr. N. Shah, the seminar will focus on keeping skin healthy and looking young. The doctors will explain a wide range of options available including laser vein treatment, hair removal, Botox and Restylane facial treatments and skin care products. Register.
FYI: Call (219) 836-3600 or visit www.hammondclinic.com.
CLASSIC FILM | Highland
Classics On the Big Screen is at 2 and 6 p.m. March 31 at the Lake County Public Library's Highland branch, 2841 Jewett St. One of the most rousingly enjoyable sports movie ever made takes place in small-town Indiana. Highlighted by the superb performances of Gene Hackman, Barbara Hershey and Dennis Hopper, this 1986 feature is the quintessential American movie about beating the odds and rising above one's own limitations. It will be shown on the big screen and refreshments will be served. Register.
FYI: Call (219) 838-2394.
