Spaghetti dinner | Griffith

American Legion Post 66 will have a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. today at 132 N. Wiggs. It's all-you-can-eat spaghetti and salad. It's $8 for adults, $6 for children. Carry-outs are available.

FYI: Call (219) 924-1415.

Spaghetti dinner | Whiting

A spaghetti dinner fundraiser for the George Rogers Clark Drama Department will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 19 in the cafeteria (entrance on Davis Avenue.) For $6 for adults and $3 for children 6 and younger, attendees will get a portion of spaghetti, garlic bread, green beans, salad and a homemade dessert. Tickets are available at the door. All proceeds will be used for Clark musical productions.

FYI: Call (219) 659-3522.

Golden Opportunity | Munster

Humane Society Calumet Area is selling 2009 Golden Opportunity coupon books. Northwest Indiana and South Suburban Illinois issues are available. Books are $25 each and available at the shelter, 421-45th St.

FYI: Call (219) 922-3811.

Fundraiser | Rosemont, Ill.

On Nov. 9, more than 1,000 guests will come to the Rosemont Convention Center to celebrate St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The fashion show will feature contemporary fashions by Mart Fashion Production, furs by York Furriers, and jewelry by International Art Jewelers. Tickets are $70 each, with tables of 10 for $700, and Dream Tables for $1,500. The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center is located at 5555 N. River Road.

FYI: Visit http://www.shaker.com/stjudefashionshow. Or call the Midwest Regional St. Jude Office at (800) 621-5359.

Hospice Hustle | Crown Point

Registration is open for the 2008 Hospice Hustle, an event for bicyclists that will be held Sept. 21 to benefit Hospice of the Calumet Area. Participants can select one of two routes, traveling 25 or 62 miles through southern Lake County. Both noncompetitive rides begin and end at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Registration brochures can be found in area bicycle shops and health clubs or can be downloaded at www.hospicecalumet.org, where online registration is also available.

FYI: Call (219) 922-2732 or (708) 895-8332.

FEST IN THE FIRST | Gary

The annual Fest in the First celebration takes place from noon to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13 on Lake Street in the Miller section of Gary. Free toys, balloons and face painting for children. Entertainment includes the Emerson Jazz Ensemble at 12:30 p.m., Jesse White Tumblers at 1:15, Ronald McDonald magic show at 2:30, Wirt high School JROTC Drill Team and Drum Line at 2:45, Motown Band at 3:30 and a classic auto show. First District businesses, community organizations and vendors will set up food, arts and crafts and information booths.

FYI: Call (219) 938-2277 or (219) 938-4566.

RUMMAGE SALE | Hobart

Hobart Jaycee Foundation will hold a charity rummage sale to benefit Camp About Face, an Indiana based summer camp for children born with cranial and facial anomalies, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Sept. 13 and from 9 a.m. until noon Sept. 14 at 206 Main St. next to the Hobart Police Station. All sale items have been donated and include clothing of all sizes, housewares, books, a large holiday section and much more.

FYI: E-mail Tiffany at Tippadie@yahoo.com or visit hobartjaycee.com.

PAWS-N-PARTY | Gary

Humane Society NWIN will hold a Summertime Paws -n- Party on Sept. 13 in the historic Aquatorium at Miller Beach. Live music by Sticks and Keys, dancing, hors d'oeurves, wine, beer and more for $50 per person. This smoke-free evening will benefit homeless animals cared for by the Humane Society of Northwest Indiana. RSVP.

FYI: Call Freida at (219) 938-3339 or Viktoria at (219) 464-8124.

TOUCH OF ELEGANCE | Hobart

St. Mary Medical Center Auxiliary will host its ninth annual Touch of Elegance Luncheon at noon Sept. 13 at Avalon Manor, 3550 E. U.S. 30. The event features the easy listening music of Charlie Blum and Friends from the Star Plaza along with gourmet food, door prizes and a cash raffle. Doors will open at 11 a.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the Hospital Gift Shop, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., or by phone.

FYI: Call (219) 942-3922 or (219) 942-7019.

FISH FRY | Hobart

A fish fry will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. the third Friday every month at VFW Post 5365, 540 S. Indiana St. Choices include walleye, lake perch, catfish, shrimp, pollack and chicken strips, a salad bar and a children's menu. Prices range from $7 to $10.

FYI: Call (219) 942-6474.

BINGO DINNERS | Lake Station

Enjoy dinner and play bingo on Mondays and Thursdays at American Legion Post 100, 1899 Central Ave. Doors open at 4 p.m., early birds start at 6 and regular games start at 7. Various set-ups are available. Coffee and water are free. a two-piece chicken dinner with mashed potatoes and gravy, cole slaw, butter and roll is $3 from 6 to 9 p.m.

FYI: Call (219) 962-6593 or 962-3988.

Donate furniture | St. John

St. John is seeking spooky looking furniture for its annual haunted house in October. The town wants scary lamps, tables, framed pictures, plants, fabric or anything else that would look appropriate in the haunted house attraction. Pickups can be arranged for St. John only.

FYI: For pickup or delivery, call (219) 365-4655.

Order now | Highland

St. James Women's Guild of Highland is taking orders for potato, kraut, cheese and prune pierogis; nut and poppyseed rolls and cheese and apple strudels. Items will be available to pick up from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the Holiday Bazaar.

FYI: To order, contact Betty at (219) 838-3899 or Evelyn at (219) 972-3359.

Golf outing | Hammond

Highland Elks Lodge 981 will have its annual charity golf outing and cookout Sept. 14 at Lost Marsh Golf Course. Registration is at 8 a.m. Cost is $100 per golfer.

FYI: Call (219) 781-0821 or (219) 718-9404.

School supplies | South Suburbs

Now through Sept. 13, IKANN, Invincible Kids Accepting Nothing Negative, will pass out back-to-school supplies and backpacks to those in need. Registration and proof of income are required. Residents of the south suburbs and Northwest Indiana can apply.

FYI: Call (708) 335-1777 or (708) 439-2666 or e-mail ikann77@aol.com.

Shopping day | Calumet City

Macy's Shop for a Cause Day will take place Sept. 20. The passes entitle shoppers to special savings of 10 or 20 percent off select merchandise throughout the store. During the one-day shopping event, shoppers can use discount coupons, see entertainment and special events and have the chance to win prizes. Tickets sales will continue through 6 p.m. Sept. 19.

FYI: Call (708) 418-4222 or e-mail karyn.d'angelo@macys.com.

MEMORY WALK | Merrillville

The Alzheimer's Association's annual Memory Walk will take place Sept. 20 at Hidden Lake Park, 6355 Broadway. Enjoy music by Nashville singer/songwriter Jason Sanders; a moon walk, face painting, and balloons for children, along with hot dogs and beverages. Each year, participants sign up as teams or individuals, and collect pledges from their friends, family, coworkers, and others to raise as many dollars as possible.

FYI: Visit www.alz.org/indiana or call (888) 575-9624.