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HEALING SANCTUARY | Hammond

Unity Church of Christ (Interdenominational) and Linda Rosenthal of Insight Out Healing Arts co-host a reiki healing sanctuary from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at the church, 740 River Drive. The cost is $20 per person for a 30-minute session. Sign up in advance by calling (219) 931-5284.

FYI: Call (219) 322-5562.

GRANDPARENTS CLASS | St. John

A grandparents class is offered from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Community Hospital Outpatient Centre, 9660 Wicker Ave. New grandparents can review basic baby care while learning some of the new practices and recommendations for infant care. Register for this free class.

FYI: Call (219) 836-3477 or (866) 836-3477.

LEGION RIDERS | NW Ind.

American Legion Riders Post 17 join the third annual ALR Ride to Dearborn, Mich. Participants leave at 7 a.m. Aug. 2 and return Aug. 3. Donation is $15 per person or $20 per couple. Leave from American legion Post 367, 3926 Wright St. in Gary, off of Ridge Road.

FYI: Call (219) 931-6286.

YARD SALE | Hammond

A yard sale is planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2 at Hessville Bible Church, 6518 Grand Blvd. Lots of miscellaneous items will be sold. Proceeds will be used for two heaters for the church to help lower heating costs.

FYI: Call (219) 844-8900.

LEADERSHIP SUMMIT | Dyer

A leadership summit that originates from Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Ill., will be beamed live via satellite to nearly 130 locations in North America Aug. 7 and 8 and will be videocast to another 52 cities worldwide in late September. It's a two-day conference committed to build leaders who are ready to be challenged and inspired in their leadership development. The satellite location for Northwest Indiana and Chicago's south suburbs is Faith Church, 100 81st Ave. Speakers include Bill Hybels, founder and senior pastor of Willow Creek, one of the largest churches in the United States; Brad Anderson, Vice chairman and CEO of Best Buy; Chuck Colson, chairman and founder of Prison Fellowship Ministries; and Wendy Kopp, founder and CEO of Teach for America. Register for the summit by visiting www.faithchurchonline.org.

FYI: Call (219) 864-0300, Ext. 119, or visit www.willowcreek.com/summit.

YMCA PICNIC | St. John

The Hammond Area YMCA offers its 39th annual picnic from 3 to 9 p.m. Aug. 5 at Fox Run, west of Cedar Lake. The outdoor buffet features food from Teibel's Restaurant in Schererville, and the event includes entertainment, boating, games and door prize drawings. proceeds support the Y's youth and family programs. The Y serves Lake County and neighboring Illinois communities. It provides affordable care for 700 children and serves more than 24,000 youths and adults each years. it also offers fee assistance that allows low-income youths to participate in Y programs. Tickets cost $125 per person and are being sold by YMCA volunteers and at the reception desk at 7322 Southeastern Ave. in Hammond.

FYI: Call (219) 845-1507.

HEALTH FAIR | Gary

A free HIP Health Fair will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 2 at the John Will Anderson Boys & Girls Club, 225 W. 5th Ave. Obtain information about the Healthy Indiana Plan insurance program and apply on site. Free health screenings, food and live music for the entire family will be included.

FYI: Call Terrance Watkins at (219) 796-9547.

PET PORTRAITS | Munster

Pet portraits, with or without owners, will be taken by Woolf Studios Aug. 8 to 10 at Humane Society Calumet Area, 421 45th St. Sitting fee is $10 and cost of photo packages varies. All proceeds benefit the animals of the HSCA. Call for an appointment, or walk-ins will be accepted.

FYI: Call (219) 922-3811.

GOSPEL SING | Hammond

Hear southern gospel music at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at Orchard Drive Baptist Church, 3425 Orchard Drive. Still Water, a group from Hopkinsville, Ky., performs. The event is open to the public.

FYI: Call (219) 845-0752.

BOOK TALK | Highland

Tuesday Book Discussion is at 2 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Lake County Public Library's Highland branch, 2841 Jewett St. The outlook is bleak for Ben Kincaid's death row client, with the only surviving witness turning up dead. Now he must find her killer so he can spring his client from prison for murders he did not commit. Join in this discussion of "Death Row" by Ben Kincaid. Refreshments will be served. Register.

FYI: Call (219) 838-2394.

CAR SHOW | Merrillville

St. Joan of Arc Parish is hosting a car show from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 2 in the church parking lot, 200 E. 78th Ave. (one block east of Broadway). No entry or admission fee. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Businesses are welcome to set up a display.

FYI: Call (219) 769-1973.

FIESTA DE LA SALSA | C.P.

The Lake County Fair presents Fiesta de la Salsa at 2 p.m. Aug. 3 at the fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St. The program stars Johnny Rivera, one of Billboard's top tropical/salsa recording artists, with MC/DJ El Caobo. Tickets cost $15 and can be bought by phone or online.

FYI: Call (630) 587-8400 or visit www.oshows.com

RAILCATS NIGHT | Gary

The Gary Southsore Railcats game at 7 p.m. Aug. 8 is Schererville Community Night. Box seats cost $7, a $3 discount. Fireworks follow the game. Businesses that buy 20 tickets or more get a welcome message on the board, those who buy 35 tickets or more can have a business card-sized ad insert, and those who buy 50 tickets or more can place a booth on the concourse to distribute information. Tickets will be sold until Aug. 5. Buy them from the Schererville Chamber of Commerce, 13 W. Joliet St.

FYI: Call (219) 322-5412.

BIKE-A-THON | Hobart

The Baptist Children's Home 28th Annual Bike-a-thon will begin with registration at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 9 at Inland Manor Baptist Church, 630 N. County Line Road. The ride begins at 9 a.m. Walkers will register at 9 a.m., and the walk begins at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $25 and includes a T-shirt, lunch and snacks along the ride/walk. The route includes a 20-mile ride or 2-mile walk along the Prairie Duneland Trail. Baptist Children's Home is an international ministry caring for children who are orphaned, abused or neglected.

FYI: Call (219) 462-4111.

POOL PARTIES | Hammond

The Mayor's Pool Parties continue with sessions set for 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at Pulaski Pool and Aug. 13 at Edison Pool. Hammond residents are invited for free swimming, dancing and refreshments. Parties are weather-dependent.

FYI: Call (2190 853-6378.