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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.

PARADE WINNER | Crown Point

Katelyn Cservenyak, a sixth grader at Col. John Wheeler Middle School, is the winner of the Crown Point 4th of July Parade Committee's contest to design the parade program cover art. She received a $50 U.S. Savings Bond and a free art lesson at the South Short Arts Center, and will serve as Junior Grand Marshal of this year's parade at 2 p.m. July 4. Her artwork will grace the cover of this year's parade programs.

FYI: Call (219) 662-1025.

SHARE A BOOK | Crown Point, Winfield

Share a favorite summer book with others at the monthly book discussion group meetings at the Crown Point Community Library and its Winfield branch. Discussion will be held at 1 p.m. July 8 and Aug. 12 at the Winfield branch, 10645 Randolph St., and at 1 p.m. July 21 and Aug. 18 at the Crown Point library, 214 S. Court St.

FYI: Call Winfield at (219) 662-4039 or Crown Point at (219) 663-0270.

CHECK THE SKY | Lowell

Calumet Astronomical Society hosts free public observing from 9 p.m. to midnight July 5 at the Conway Observatory, 19000 Chase St., southeast of Buckley Homestead County Park. Volunteers will guide visitors in the use of telescopes and astronomical binoculars to observe the majesty of the skies. Programs are dependent on cloud cover and weather conditions. Turn south from Ind. 2 on Hendricks St. to Belshaw Road, then turn left (east) to the first right turn, Chase St., and go one mile south. Dress for outdoor weather. Families are welcome, but must keep a watch on small children in the dark. Standard flashlights are prohibited, but create a red filter light by placing a red balloon over a standard flashlight.

FYI: Call (219) 769-PARK or visit www.casonline.org.

GARDENERS TO MEET | Hobart

Lake County Park Department's Gardening Club meets at 10 a.m. July 8 in the Visitor Center meeting room at Deep River County Park, 9410 Old Lincoln Hwy. Parks department horticulturist Bryan McKay will discuss chemical drift and damage, Japanese beetle time, galls and summer disease problems. Members learn about all types of flowers, plants, vegetables and trees and how to solve gardening problems, get a monthly newsletter and help the staff plant and maintain gardens at the county parks. Refreshments are available. There are no dues.

FYI: Call (219) 947-1958 or visit GardeningClub03@aol.com

SHARE PHOTOS | Hobart

Adults interested in photography are invited to the monthly Lake County Parks Department's monthly Photo Club meeting at 7 p.m. July 9 in the Visitor Center at Deep River County Park, 9410 Old Lincoln Hwy. Members will discuss the results of their recent photographic outings. The show-and-tell topic is "Faces - Happy, Sad, Funny, Cute," and members are asked to bring up to four photos (8-by-10-inches or larger), and up to 10 slides or digital images to show. There are no dues or obligations to attend. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a social hour.

FYI: Call (219) 947-1958.

GARAGE SALE | Crown Point

Crown Point Mom's Football Club will hold a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 10 at 1516 W. 125th Court. There will clothing, a baby crib, toys, furniture and more. Monetary donations are welcome, with all proceeds going to the football program.

FYI: Call (219) 661-8084 after 4 p.m.

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH | Merrillville

Merrillville Neighborhood Watch meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month, except August and December, at the Merrillville Town Hall, 7820 Broadway. Group sponsors National Night Out rallies on the second Tuesday in August every year.

FYI: Call (219) 902-6377.

MUSEUM OPEN | Lowell

The Halsted House Museum at Main and Halsted streets, the oldest brick home in Lake County and home of Lowell founder Melvin A. Halsted, will be open for tours from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 5.

FYI: Call (219) 696-0541.

STEELWORKER DAY | Gary

The second American Steelworker Recognition Day will be held Aug. 10 at the Gary SouthShore RailCat baseball game vs. the Kansas City T-Bones at the U.S. Steel Yard. This year's honoree is Robert Forbes, whose leadership proved essential in producing a quality product at the Indiana Harbor Works. Cost is $23 for a pregame buffet lunch and reserved seating for the 2 p.m. game. Deadline to order tickets is July 10.

FYI: Call Chester Lobodzinski at (219) 663-4115.

GENEALOGY FINDS | Merrillville

Adults are invited to the Second Friday of the Month Club meeting at 9:30 a.m. July 11 at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. U.S. 30, for a free program by the Lake County Public Library's Genealogy Librarian. She will share her most exciting and heart-warming genealogy discoveries. Start your own genealogy by learning more about the library's most useful genealogy resources. Take home a selection of beginning genealogy books and magazines. Cosponsored by the Centier Advantage Club, all are welcome.

FYI: Call Sharon St. Myers at (219) 662-3333, ext. 350.

POLITICAL ACTIVISM | Chesterton

The Democratic Alliance of Northwest Indiana will hold a discussion on ways to exert influence in the November elections at 7 p.m. July 9 at the Westchester Service Center, 100 W. Indiana Ave. Cyrus Garrett, deputy registration organizer for politics in Porter and Lake counties. Garrett is with the Obama campaign.

FYI: Call (219) 836-1851 or e-mail karen8212@netzero.net.

ARBOR MEETS | Lowell

Hawthorne Arbor of Gleaners will meet at 6 p.m. July 13 for a hot dog roast and potluck supper at the Dave Sutton farm, 12304 W. 165th Ave.

FYI: Call (219) 696-9465.

HUNGARIAN PICNIC | Merrillville

Kossuth Club will host a Hungarian Picnic at 11 a.m. July 13 at St. Elijah Serbian Church

8700 Taft St.

FYI: Call Joe Kovacs (219) 756-3102.

DUNELAND WOODCARVERS | Crown Point

The Duneland Woodcarvers will exhibit and demonstrate the art of woodcarving at the 24th Annual Antique Power and Steam Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 11, 12 and 13 at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St. Admission to the show is $4 for adults and children 16 years and older. Children 15 years and younger are admitted free with an adult. Free parking is available. At the show, hosted by South Lake County Agricultural Historical Society, Inc., Duneland Woodcarvers Sid Spoor, Bruce Johnston, Don Good and Ron Muskina will answer carving questions.

FYI: Visit www.dunelandwoodcarvers.com.

KIWANIS MEETING | Hobart

Merrillville Noon Kiwanis Club welcomes nonmembers to a meeting from noon to 1 p.m. today at Old Country Buffett, 1634 E. 80th Ave. Guest speaker will be from the Ross Township Fire Department.

FYI: Call (219) 613-0727.

ALUMNI EVENING | Munster

Indiana University alumni in Northwest Indiana are invited to join the IU family for an evening of fun, music and drama July 17 as the IU Northwest Alumni Association and the Lakeshore Region Chapter of the IU Alumni Association gather at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster for the production of "Phantom." Evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with a reception for IU alumni and guests, followed by an 8 p.m. performance. Discounted tickets are available through the IU Northwest Alumni Association.

FYI: Call (219) 980-6769.

POWER STEAM SHOW | Crown Point

South Lake Agricultural Historical Society Inc. presents its 24th Annual Antique Power Steam Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 11, 12 and 13 at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St. Operating steam engines, sawmills, threshing machines, balers and old farming tools, wagons, small engines, horse shoeing and early agricultural equipment are displayed. Antique cars and trucks, a Garden Tractor Pull and farm toy show are featured as well as a petting zoo and model railroad display. Entertainment, food and a flea market. John Deer tractors and Witte small engines are featured this year. Admission is $4 for adults and free for youths 15 and younger with an adult. Parking is free.

FYI: Call (219) 663-4254, (219) 662-9204 or (219) 663-4359.

GARDEN WALK | Gary

Miller Garden Club hosts its ninth annual Garden Walk July 12 and 13, beginning at the Aquatorium in Marquette Park. Transportation is provided and lunch is available. Tour tickets are $6 in advance.

FYI: Call Jack Tonk at (219) 938-6880.

GO FOR GOLF | Hobart

Northwest Indiana Business Roundtable will host a golf outing at 1 p.m. July 28 at River Pointe Country Club, formerly the Supervisor's Club. A sell-out is expected. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. Visit www.3dms.com/nwibrtgolf to register online.

FYI: Call Tammy at (219) 226-0300 or e-mail tammy@3dms.com

RUMMAGE SALE | DeMotte

St. Cecilia's Ladies Sodality will hold its Annual Rummage Sale from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 17 and 8:30 a.m. to noon July 18 in the St. Cecilia Parish Hall at 15th and Birch St. On Friday, items will be $3 a bag. Lunch and beverages will also be available to purchase.

FYI: Call (219) 987-3511.

SULLY SCRAMBLE | Hobart

Sully Scramble Golf Outing to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Lake will begin with an 8 a.m. shotgun start July 26 at Indian Ridge Golf Course, 6363 Grand Blvd. Cost is $65 for a hot breakfast buffet at 7 a.m., food and beverages during round of golf, a sleeve of golf balls, use of cart, prizes and round of golf. Raffle tickets for a television, GPS system and other prizes are $5 each or five for $20. Deadline is July 19.

FYI: Call (219) 805-1249 or e-mail thesully@verizon.net

MARRIAGE TALK | Munster

Notre Dame Club of Northwest Indiana will host its annual Hesburgh Lecture with Dr. Kevin and Kathy Misiewicz at 2 p.m. July 20 in the Solar Room at St. Thomas More Church, 8435 Calumet Ave. in Munster. Free to all, the Misiewiczs, leaders in the Worldwide Marriage Encounter ministry, will address the topic "Investing in Your Marriage So It Pays High Dividends," suited for married and engaged couples, and volunteers who assist with pre-cana programs. This interactive lecture can improve listening and responding skills as well as generate a few good laughs. Together, the speakers they have raised eight children n four of whom are adopted, special needs children. Snacks and beverages will be served.

FYI: Call Harry Howisen at (708) 704-2424 or visit nwi.ndclub.net and click on the "Event" link to register.

TRAIN CLUB | Highland

Illiana Train Club hosts open swap meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every second Tuesday of the month at Arc BRIDGES, 9600 Kennedy Ave. Admission is $3 and tables cost $4. Families are welcome.

FYI: Call (219) 924-5534.

WARBIRD DAY | Wheeler

Midwest Sundowners hosts Warbird Day on July 19 at Rainford Field. Any size and model of military aircraft in military colors is welcome at no charge. Flying starts at 9:30 a.m. Food will be available on site. To reach the field, take U.S. 30 to 725 W, and go north to 450 North., east to 650 West and north to the flying field.

FYI: Call Stan Zolodz at (219) 662-1199.