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To get listed in the calendar, contact Illinois community coordinator Jennifer Pallay.

• E-mail: jpallay@nwitimes.com.

• Fax: (708) 474-2897.

• Address: 601 45th Ave., Munster, IN 46321.

• Questions? Call (219) 937-5741.

Homeschooling breakfast | Lansing

Homeschooling parents are invited to a special breakfast to find out what the library can offer them. It's at 8 a.m. July 30 at Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave. Meet and network with other homeschool teachers from Lansing and the surrounding areas. Breakfast will be provided and the Scholastic Book Fair will be open. No sign-up required; use the rear entrance.

FYI: Call (708) 474-2447.

Bridge scores | Calumet Area

Winners have been named in duplicate bridge games played in Highland and Calumet Township.

The top 50 players for June are Louis Nimnicht, Daniel Spain

Paul Graegin, Barbara Graegin, Judy Elliott, Howard Schmid, John Chmielowiec, Bob Kellstrom, Steven Watson, Dave Bigler, James Angell, Jeff Vedeges, James O'Connell, Marilyn Rosen, Bee Sendak, Sarah Nicewander, Nick Bertok, Suzanne Mahn, Robert Porter, Alfred Simmons, Conrad Staudacher, Tom Hallum, Joe Chin, Mary Schumm, Faye Anderson, Ruth Westberg, George Goewey, Frank LaMaster, Nancy LaMaster, Ruth Bowser, Barbara Walczak, Lois Edelstein, Patricia Mikuta, Paul Elliott, Doris Eley, Helen Miller, Jerry Yocom, Chuck Briggs, Joyce Radbel, Marlin Smith, Catherine Mason, Dolores Gerdes, Andree Walczak, Mary Manchak, Lois Kohlbecker, Emelia Alberico, Charles Schultz, Anne Murphy, Arlyne Filler and Dorie Horgash.

Spaghetti dinner | Calumet City

Ehinger Brothers Veterans of Foreign Wars 8141 and Ladies Auxiliary will host a fifth Wednesday spaghetti dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. July 30 at the Post Clubrooms, 664 Hirsch St. Adults eat for $6, children for $2. A bake sale at the spaghetti dinner will provide funds for the cancer aid and research fund. Profits from the dinner are used for veterans.

FYI: Call (708) 862-7913.

Book sale | Calumet City

A used book sale will take place Aug. 2, 5, 7 and 9 at Calumet City Public Library, 660 Manistee Ave. There will be thousands of books for sale along with magazines, videos, cassette tapes and CDs. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2; 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 5; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 7 (two-for-one day); and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 9 ($2 bag of books day.) Volunteers are needed to help sort books and work at the sale.

FYI: Call (708) 862-6220, ext. 241.

Open house | Beecher

Railfan open house is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Chicago and Eastern Illinois depot and Missouri Pacific caboose at Beecher Historical Society, 620 Reed St. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.

FYI: Visit http://blackhawk.artsalive.org/.

Benefit | Merrionette Park, Ill.

A benefit for Alexandra Holda will take place from 7 p.m. to midnight Aug. 1 at Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St. The proceeds will help defray medical costs for the multiple heart surgeries the 14-year-old has undergone and still needs done. Tickets are $25, which includes open bar, buffet and music. There will be a bean bag tournament, raffles and a silent auction.

FYI: Call (708) 997-1303 or (708) 448-8748.

Golf outing | Crete

South Holland Professional Firefighters will have its annual golf outing with a 9:30 a.m. shotgun start Aug. 6 at Lincoln Oaks Golf Course, 395 E. Richton Road. The price of $85 per person includes golf, cart, lunch, refreshments, dinner and prizes. Sponsorships are also available.

FYI: Visit http://www.iaff4109.org or call (708) 426-3784.

Blood drive | Lansing

Heartland Blood Center will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 12 at Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave. Photo ID is required. All donors will receive a coupon for a free quart of ice cream from Oberweis Dairy.

FYI: Call for appointments at (708) 474-2447, ext. 122.

eBay secrets | Lansing

The secrets of selling on eBay will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14 in the Community Room at Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave. The free lecture covers the ins and outs of selling on the Web site. Register.

FYI: Call (708) 474-2447.

BACK TO SCHOOL | Munster

The Salvation Army holds its back to school program from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 9. The organization will help 300 children in kindergarten to sixth grade with school supplies and will provide a carnival with food for the children and their families. The following items are needed for the backpacks: No. 2 pencils, black and red pens, glue sticks, Elmer's glue, wide-ruled spiral notebooks, wide-ruled loose-leaf paper, folders with pockets, Fiskars scissors, colored pencils, highlighters, assignment notebooks, pencil boxes and plastic zipper pencil pouches. Cash donations will be accepted, as well as beverages and food for the carnival.

FYI: Call (219) 838-0380.

VISIT SCHOOLHOUSE | Hammond

The Little Red Schoolhouse will have an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 3 in Hessville Park, 173rd Street and Kennedy Avenue. Buy a hot dog, chips and a drink for $1. Spend the day or a couple of hours. Activities include a clown with balloons, children's games and face painting all day. Membership opportunities will be available. Schoolhouse tours will be provided, and photos can be taken with the covered wagon for a small fee.

ST. CATHERINE SIGNUPS | Hammond

Registration is being accepted for all-day, half-day, pre-kindergarten to eighth grade at St. Catherine of Siena School, 165th street and Kentucky Avenue in the city's Hessville neighborhood. Class size is limited.

FYI: Call (219) 845-1217 or visit www.scosschool.com.

ICE CENTER | Dyer

Midwest Training and Ice Center will conduct a free month of tots class Tuesdays in August during open skate. The free class is open to preschoolers 3 to 5 years old and is an introduction to the world of ice skating. Children learn the basic skills of skating while developing balance and coordination with an emphasis on group participation and fun. Advance registration is required.

FYI: Call (219)-558-8811 or visit www.midwesttrainingandice.com.

SHOPPING TRIP | Munster

Munster Parks and Recreation Department offers a trip to Old Orchard on Sept. 24. Cost is $30 for residents, $35 for nonresidents and $28 for Keen-Agers. Register at Town Hall, 1005 Ridge Road.

FYI: Call (219) 836-PARK.

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.