PRAYER BREAKFAST | Gary

Froebel High School Alumni classes of 1960 and 1961 will host a City Wide Prayer Breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 11 at Davis Banquet Hall, 3401 W. 15th Ave. Guest speaker is Eva Williams, president of the Women's Auxiliary General of Missionary Baptist State Convention, and special honorees are members of the class of 1958 and former Froebel educators. Donation is $20.

FYI: Call Morris Cruse at (219) 887-9164, Jeanette Pike at (219) 949-6307 or Geneva Poindexter at (219) 884-4406.

PARK HAY RIDES | Lake County

Reservations for tractor-drawn hay rides are offered at the following Lake County park sites in September and October: Lemon Lake, Stoney Run, Oak Ridge Prairie, Deep River, and Buckley Homestead County Parks. Maximum number per ride is 25 adults (more children). Cost on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays is $75 per ride, and from Monday through Thursday it is $50 per ride.Horse-drawn hay rides at Buckley Homestead County Park, 3603 Belshaw Road in Lowell, are $100 per ride (only during daylight hours). Special Needs hay rides are available at Oak Ridge Prairie, 301 S. Colfax St., Griffith, during daylight hours. The hay wagon is able to carry people in wheelchairs. Regular prices apply. Time and day reservations are dependent upon availability of driver.

FYI: Call (219) 769-PARK.

FISH FRY | Crown Point

An all-you-can-eat fish fry will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at St. John's United Church of Christ, 1288 S. Indiana Ave. Menu will include Alaskan pollock as well as pork tenderloins, parsley potatoes, cole slaw, homemade desserts and choice of beverage. Dan's Fish Fry Service will be the chef. Carry-outs will be available with a drive-through service under the canopy. Tickets are $9 for adults in advance and $10 at the door, $5 for ages 5 to 11 and free for younger children.

FYI: Call (219) 663-1608.

HALL OF FAME | Merrillville

Thirteenth annual Calumet High School Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony will be held Oct. 11 at Romanian Orthodox Hall, 750 W. 61st Ave. Cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 and induction at 7, followed by raffles, door prizes and socializing. Inductees are 1963-64 basketball team, McKinley Young '59, Willie Watkins '67, Fred Sanchez 69', John Lark 84', LaWanda Mitchell '00 and DeMarreo Campbell '02. Tickets are $25 and available at school main and athletic offices.

FYI: Call Georgette at (219) 989-7832 or (219) 980-1754 or Vicki at (219) 989-7847.

BOOK SALE | Dyer, Hammond

St. Margaret Mercy Auxiliary will host a book/gift sale from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 7 and 8 at the Dyer Campus, U.S. 30, and Oct. 9 and 10 on the Hammond campus, 5454 Hohman Ave. Sales will take place in the front lobbies.

FYI: Call (219) 932-2300.

DINE WITH SPIRITS | Munster

Visit the historic 1910 Kaske House at the Munster History Museum for spirited presentations, haunting tales, and ghostly encounters that many include Wilhelmina Stalbohm, a mysterious little girl, Jacob Monster, Chauncey Wilson, Huge Kaske and Helen Bieker. Join the Munster Historical Society for coffee, tea and breakfast breads made from the Brass Tavern Cookbook from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 8 at the Kaske House, 1154 Ridge Road. Register at Munster Town Hall, 1005 Ridge Road.

FYI: Call (219) 836-PARK.

HARVEST GALA | Schererville

The St. Thomas More Home and School Association will have its 2008 annual Harvest Gala Oct. 25 at the Halls of St. George, 905 E. Joliet St. The evening will feature bar, dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions and raffles. Proceeds will benefit flood victims. Reservations deadline is today. Cost is $50.

FYI: Call (219) 836-9151, ext. 350, or Kevin and Katie Connelly at (219) 865-8930.

RUMMAGE SALE | Merrillville

St. Helen's Philoptochos Ladies Society will hold its annual Fall Rummage & Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Hellenic Center, 8000 Madison St. Proceeds benefit philanthropic endeavors and needy families in this area.

FYI: Call Frances at (219) 696-4851 after 5 p.m.

PARK REVIEW | Crown Point

The public is invited to attend a final reading of the 2008-2013 Park and Open Space Master Plan for the Lake County Parks and Recreation Department at the 7 p.m. Oct. 9 meeting of the Lake County Parks and Recreation Board in the Commissioners/Council Courtroom at the Lake County Government Center, 2293 N. Main St

FYI: Call the Planning and Development Division at (219) 769-PARK.

LOIS CLUB | Highland

The Lois Club of Northwest Indiana will meet at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 11 for a lunch and conversation at Old Country Buffet, 10445 Indianapolis Blvd. Anyone with the first name of Lois is welcome and can bring a guest.

FYI: Call (219) 853-0143.

DISC GOLF | Crown Point

Sixth annual Homie's Fall Classic Matt Lovasko Memorial Disc Golf Tournament will be held Oct. 12 at Lemon Lake County Park, 6322 W. 133rd Ave., just east of Cedar Lake. First tee time is 9:30 a.m. Fees are $58 for Professional Division, $38 for Advanced Division, $28 for Intermediate, $18 for Recreational. Lunch and dinner are included. Advance registration is strongly suggested; checks should be made payable to Red Roc DGC and sent with name, address, phone, PDGA number, division and shirt size to Red Roc DGC, 8036 Jefferson St., Munster, IN 46321.

FYI: Call Brian Cummings at (219) 836-8240.

PARTY PACKAGES | Cedar Lake

Cedar Creek Family Golf Center, 10483 W. 109th Ave., is decorated for the spooky season all month long. Book a party for 10 to 50 in your own private room and venture out into our creepy mini golf course...if you dare! Course staff sets up and cleans up after a ghostly good time. Guests who come in costume receive a special Halloween treat! The Spooky Snacks Package includes a round of mini golf, a cupcake and hot cocoa or hot cider. Other packages are also available. Call for prices and reservations. A deposit is required at time of booking.

FYI: Call (219) 365-2902.

FALL CONCERT | Evanston, Dyer

Calumet Chamber Musicians will perform fall concerts at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at Hemenway United Methodist Church, 933 Chicago Ave., Evanston, Ill., and at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at St. Maria Goretti Church 500 Northgate Drive, at Sheffield Avenue, Dyer. Suggested donation is $10 at the door.

FYI: Call (219) 922-8185.

CHICKEN DINNERS | Dyer

Dyer United Methodist Church will offer Nelson's Famous Port-A- Pit Chicken from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 11 in the Dyer Walgreens parking lot at U.S. 30 and Calumet Ave. Cash only. After purchasing chicken, drive over to Dyer United Methodist Church, 2016 Church St., to browse through a large selection of books, DVD's & CD's at the first book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

FYI: Call (219) 865-8947.

FALL FEST & CARS | Munster

Third Annual Cruisin' on the Ridge Car Show and Fall Festival will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 11 at Trinity Reformed Church, Columbia Avenue and Ridge Road. There will be food, snacks and beverages, free pumpkins for children and a classic car show with awards and a goody bag with a dash plaque for the first 100 entries. Car registration is free from 11 to 1:30, or register by phone to secure a spot.

FYI: Call (219) 838-3929 or (219) 923-2524.

MILITARIA SHOW | Crown Point

A Calumet Region Militaria Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St. Admission is $4, and free for children 11 and younger with an adult. Buying, selling, trading and appraising; table rental is available.

FYI: Call Merv Wood at (219) 663-7105.

FLEA MARKET | Highland

Highland Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a flea market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 11 to Nov. 22, at Lincoln Center field house. Cost for vendors is $30 per day for a 10-by-10-foot space.

FYI: Call (219) 838-0114.

VACCINATION DEBATE | Hobart

The pros and cons of vaccinations will be discussed at 2 p.m. Oct. 12 at Paragon Restaurant Banquet Center, 1701 E. 37th Ave. Food will be available to purchase. The speaker is from www.vacinfo.org and travels the country to educate parents about factual information pertaining to vaccinations. No registration is required.

FYI: Call (219) 462-1976.

COMEDY NIGHT | Gary

TNT Productions presents Friday Night Live on Oct. 10 at The Glen Theatre, 20 W. Ridge Road. Live comedy and other showcased talent, with a special guest from Tyler Perry's House of Payne, Monique's Phat Chance and VHi's Flavor of Love. Admission is $15.

FYI: Call (219) 614-9543 for reservations.