It's a brand new year with a brand new list of New Years Resolutions to try to keep. I asked my friends about their resolutions and here is a sampling: 1. To be better organized; 2. Clean out one drawer, shelf or closet a day. (That is sure to be broken quickly); 3. To be kinder to people; 4. Eat healthier foods; 5. Exercise or walk as often as possible. I wonder how long they, and I, can keep them.
Local clubs, civic and fraternal groups and organizations are all busy, not necessarily hosting events in January and February, but planning for the years events. This is a great time to evaluate last years projects, and decide whether to try the same again or look for something new and improved.
I have found a few events happening in January to get you out of the house and away from the television:
Learn about Russia
Children in kindergarten through third grade will hear Russian stories, learn about Russian culture and make a Grandfather Frost figure at 4:15 p.m. Thursday at the Hobart branch of the Lake County Public Library, 100 N. Main St.
Call (219) 942-2243 to register.
Meet your congressman
U.S. Rep. Peter Visclosky will host a town meeting at 6 p.m. Jan. 16 at Hobart City Hall, 414 Main St. Citizens are invited to share their opinions on issues facing Northwest Indiana and the country. Visclosky will answer questions about better education for our children, withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, affordable healthcare for everyone, tax reform for middle class Americans, protecting jobs, unemployment, solving the energy crisis and how to strengthen the economy.
Concert at church
Jubilee Worship Center, 415 N. Hobart Road, was very active in 2008.They are starting off the new year the same way by holding a concert featuring 29ElevenBand and Lucius on Saturday. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the program begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5.
For more information, call (219) 947-0301, ext. 309.
All about art
Hobart now has two groups promoting the fine arts and artists.
The Hobart Arts League, 3850 Howard St., will be hosting an art exhibit and chili supper at 6 p.m. Jan. 16. They are also continuing Saturday morning childrens art classes from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $10 and all supplies are provided.
Call (219) 942-3834 for more information.
The other artists' group is the Deep River Artists, who meet at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday every month in the meeting room of the Visitor Center at Deep River County Park, 9410 Old Lincoln Highway. There are no dues and no registration necessary to participate in this club. Call (219) 947-1958.
My safety tip of the week is: The next time you brave the cold to fill your gas tank, turn off the motor, put your keys and billfold in your pocket. Dont tempt a theft of your purse or car, which has happened all too frequently lately.
Contact June Kegebein with Hobart or family events to share with the community. Call (219) 942-4062 or e-mail juneNgerry@aol.com.
