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Fax: (708) 474-2897.
Address: 601 45th Ave., Munster, IN 46321.
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Author visit | Lansing
Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave., will host an author visit at 6:30 tonight. "Never What it Seems" by Diane Martin is the featured book. Author will have books available for purchase. There will be a book signing following the program.
FYI: Call (708) 474-2447, ext. 122.
SPRING FLING | Homewood
Seniors 55 and older can celebrate the season at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District's FAB Spring Fling from noon to 2 p.m. April 21 at the Irwin Center, 18120 S. Highland Ave. Entertainer Mike Brown will offer a tribute to Frank Sinatra after a roast pork lunch. The fee is $6 for residents and $9 for nonresidents. Register by today.
FYI: Call (708) 957-7275 or visit hfparks.com.
Art display | Lansing
Local artist Margaret Blazevich is displaying her oil paintings now through May 15 at Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave.
FYI: Call (708) 474-2447.
Craft bazaar | Chicago
George Washington Elementary School PTA is hosting a craft bazaar and flea market from noon to 6 p.m. April 17 at the school, 3611 E. 114th St. Craft items, garage sale items, clothes, books, toys, business items, AVON and other vendors will be there. There will be no food or raffle items.
FYI: Call (773) 646-5334.
Community ministry | Lansing
Cheryl Cole, a specially trained and licensed counselor with the Lansing Marriage and Family Counseling Center, will present a brief overview of the program "The Right to be a Grown-Up" at 7 p.m. April 23 in the Fellowship Hall of Trinity Lutheran Church, 2505 Indiana Ave. After learning about the program, participants can register for the five-week course. The program focuses on difficult teens and provides the tools to gain control in a loving and supportive manner. This is a LYDIA Ministries sponsored activity to the community.
FYI: Call (708) 474-7997.
MOTORCYCLE BREAKFAST | Hammond
The American Veterans Motorcycle Riders Association, Chapter 1, hosts its third annual breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. April 20 at Hessville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7881, 6831 Kennedy Ave. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and younger. Pancakes, eggs and biscuits and gravy will be served with coffee, juice and milk.
FYI: Call (219) 473-1823 or (219) 588-0813.
RUMMAGE, BAKE SALE | St. John
St. John Ladies Auxiliary of Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 717 host a rummage sale and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 25 and 26 at 10400 W. 93rd Ave.
FYI: Call (219) 365-2806.
STAMP SHOW | Highland
Calumet Area Stamp, Coin, Postcard Show is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 20 at Lincoln Center, 2450 Lincoln St. Buying, selling and trading can take place. Stamps, coins, covers, postcards and supplies will be available. Dealer tables are available. Admission is $1.
FYI: Call (219) 824-4836.
WATERSCAPE WEEKEND | Crown Point
The Illiana Garden Pond Society presents its Waterscape Weekend Garden, Pond & Patio Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26 and 27 at Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children younger than 15. Vendors will offer garden and pond plants and supplies, outdoor lighting, garden decor and colorful pond fish for purchase. Speakers such as Carolyn Ulrich, the editor of Chicagoland Gardening Magazine, and Wayne Gruber, Purdue horticulturalist, will present seminars. Local garden clubs and master gardeners will be available to answer questions.
FYI: Call (219) 663-2365 or visit www.illianagardenpond.org.
