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To get listed in the calendar, contact Southlake 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.

PLANT SWAP | Hobart

A Fall Perennial Plant Swap that was postponed by rain Monday has been rescheduled for 10 a.m. Sept. 22 at Deep River County Park, 9410 Old Lincoln Hwy. Meet in the parking lot behind the Visitor Center. Pot your perennials, identify them and bring them to the plant swap to exchange for others. Gardening staff will be on hand to give information on planting and care of your new varieties. Also, bring empty containers for plants that may be divided and exchanged.

FYI: Call (219) 947-1958.

ESTATE PLANNING | Lowell

"Creating a Living Trust," an estate planning seminar, will be presented by John M. O'Drobinak, attorney-at-law, at 7 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Lowell Public Library, 1505 E. Commercial Ave. The program is cosponsored by the library and the GFWC/IFC Women's Club.

FYI: Call (219) 696-7704.

WOMEN & MONEY | Merrillville

Women's Financial Empowerment: A Seminar for Women of All Ages, sponsored by the American Association of University Women and the Lake County Public Library, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 20 at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. U.S. 30. Keynote speaker is senior financial adviser Joanne Rincker on Money Management: The Key to Financial Independence for All Ages and two workshops, Your Financial Future: A Workshop for Women in Mid-Life and Retirement, led by Joanne L. Rincker, and Financial Fitness: A Workshop for Young Women in Their Teens and Twenties, led by Dr. Colette Morrow, university professor, will follow. The seminar is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

FYI: Call (219) 769-3541, ext. 317 to register.

PLAY GAMES | Schneider

Young adults in grades 6 to 12 can play bunco at 4 p.m. today at the Lowell Public Library's Schneider branch, 24004 Parrish Ave. Also, young adults can join friends at New Games Night and play Xbox and Catch Phrase at 4 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Schneider branch.

FYI: Call (219) 552-1000.

GARDEN WALK | Lowell

Join owner Wayne Gruber for a free garden walk at 8 a.m. Sept. 20 at Gardens on the Prairie, 3242 W. 169th Ave.

FYI: Call (219) 690-0911.

TRAVEL THE WORLD | Cedar Lake

Travel The World Without Leaving Home for a video tour of Kentucky at 2 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Lake County Public Library's Cedar Lake branch, 10010 W. 133rd Ave. Visit Carter Cave State Resort Park, a bourbon distillery, and the Blue Grass Cooperage, one of only two whiskey barrel manufacturers in the U.S. Refreshments will be served.

FYI: Call (219) 374-7121.

CATALOG CARE | St. John

Receive an introduction to Internet searching techniques in a computer class on catalog care at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Lake County Public Library's St. John branch, 9450 U.S. 41. Learn how to use a patron account and create lists of titles for personal use. Registration is required.

FYI: Call (219) 365-5379.

BASIC WINDOWS | Cedar Lake

A beginning level computer class will teach users about the keyboard, the Windows desktop, word processing, and finding help at 2 p.m. Sept. 18 or 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Lake County Public Library's Cedar Lake branch, 10010 W. 133rd Ave. Call to register because class size is limited.

FYI: Call (219) 374-7121.

BOOK TALK | Wheatfield

Children in kindergarten and first grade are invited to review the book "Jungle Bullies" by Steven Kroll from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Wheatfield Library, 350 S. Bierma St. This story tells about bullies in the jungle, where larger animals pick on smaller ones. Book Talk will discuss the characters, plot and outcome of this story. Register online or stop by or call to reserve a copy.

FYI: Call (219) 956-3774.

LEARN TO KNIT | Cedar Lake

Beginners can learn the basics of knitting and experienced knitters can improve their skills in knitting classes offered at 7 p.m. Sept. 22 and 29 at the Lake County Public Library's Cedar Lake branch, 10010 W. 133rd Ave. Participants should bring size 7 knitting needles and cotton yarn.

FYI: Call (219) 374-7121.

MORNING DANCING | Merrillville

Merrillville Parks and Recreation Department offers morning ballroom dance lessons from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays beginning Oct. 1 at Pruzin Community Center, 5750 Tyler Place. Robert Lenten, with 20 years of teaching and performing experience, will teach the waltz, merengue, swing, rumba and tango. Enjoy this great aerobic exercise in a six-week program that costs $40 for individual residents and $70 for couples who are town residents, and $45 for individual nonresidents and $80 for nonresident couples. Call to register by Sept. 24; at least eight students are needed to hold the class.

FYI: Call (219) 980-5911.

SHARPEN SKILLS | Merrillville

Students who attended any of the first three computer classes in the computer class series are encouraged to attend this fourth session at 2 or 6 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. U.S. 30, where they can practice what they have learned. An instructor will be available to answer questions and provide individual assistance. Call to register.

FYI: Call (219) 769-3541, ext. 346.

MOVIE MATINEE | DeMotte

"The December Boys" is the title of the free Senior Movie Matinee at 2 p.m. Sept. 18 at the DeMotte Library, 901 Birch St. SW. Starring Daniel Radcliffe and Lee Cormie, this PG-13 movie is about four orphan boys, all with December birthdays, who leave their Australian orphanage for a holiday by the sea, only to find themselves competing for a permanent home. Registration is appreciated in person, by phone or online at www.jasperco.lib.in.us.

FYI: Call (219) 987-2221.

HOLY HOUR | Lake Station

Knights of Columbus Council 3283 will host a Holy Hour at 6 p.m. Sept. 19 at St. Francis Xavier Church, 2447 Putman St. The theme will be 9/11. All are welcome. Refreshments and fellowship will follow.

FYI: Call Earl Slease at (219) 962-4657 or (219) 677-3375.

CAR RAFFLE | St. John

Lake Central Band Boosters' fifth annual Take the Car or Take the Cash raffle is in full swing. A 2008 Ford Mustang or $10,000 cash goes to the winning ticket holder if the minimum 2,800 tickets are sold. If fewer than 2,800 are sold, it becomes a 50/50 raffle. All proceeds go to support Lake Central band programs. Tickets cost $10 each and can be purchased from any Lake Central band student or online at www.lcband.com using PayPal. The drawing will take place Sept. 19.

FYI: E-mail carraffle@lcband.com

MORNING MOVIE | Wheatfield

Adults are invited to view "Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day," the Morning Movie selection from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 18 at the Wheatfield Library, 350 S. Bierma St. Starring Amy Adams and David Alexander, this PG-13 film tells the story of a governess who finds a new position as social secretary to a London socialite and debutante, sweeping her into the world of the glamorous within minutes. Refreshments will be served.

FYI: Call (219) 956-3774.

WATER EVERYWHERE | Whiting

Water, Water, Everywhere will be presented for students in grades 6 to 8 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 22 and 23 at Whihala Beach County Park, 1561 Park Road. Look at the natural history of Lake Michigan from glaciers to its present ecology, then gain an understanding of how people have relied on Lake Michigan from fur trading to modern industry. Test water quality, identify the composition of sand, and study beach dwelling animals. Cost is $2 per person ($20 deposit required). Call (219) 769-PARK for reservations.

FYI: Call (219) 844-3188.

PLAY GAMES | Hobart

Youngsters can take a break from homework to play Wii games or play Guitar Hero games on PS2s from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Lake County Public Library's Hobart branch, 100 N. Main St. Participants can even bring their own PS2 or Wii games to share, but they must be rated E for everyone or T for teen. Refreshments will be provided.

FYI: Call (219) 942-2243.