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

• E-mail: jpallay@nwitimes.com.

• Fax: (219) 933-3249.

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

• Questions? Call (219) 937-5741.

Swimnastics | Hammond

The Hammond Area YMCA is now holding open registration for the November session of Swimnastics, a low impact aerobics class in shallow water, ideal for people of all ages including seniors and pregnant women. Swimnastic classes promote strength, increased mobility and flexibility, improved circulation and relaxation without the impact of land aerobics. Classes are free to members and cost $40 for a two-day a week period or $60 for a three-day week period for nonmembers. Hammond Area YMCA is at 7322 Southeastern Ave.

FYI: Call (219) 845-1507 or visit www.HammondAreaYMCA.org.

Concert | Highland

The Highland Community Concert Band will present its fall concert at 3 p.m. today at the Lincoln Center, 2450 Lincoln St. The free concert will feature band classics and Halloween music. Concerts are sponsored by Highland Parks & Recreation.

FYI: Call (219) 838-0114.

Costume parade | East Chicago

The East Chicago Public Library will host a Halloween costume parade and party beginning at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 30 at the Main Library, 2401 E. Columbus Drive. They will tell monster stories, make Halloween crafts, watch a scary movie and have a reading raffle to win free costumes. Two costumes per age group will be raffled. The children will parade their own costumes throughout the library and trick or treat through the various departments. The program is free.

FYI: Call (219)397-2453, ext. 17.

Interior design | Munster

Award winning designers, JoAnn Collins of Montage Interiors and Phylis Mamula of Designtech, are collaborating on the Rainbow Project, a free interior design seminar for flood survivors. The seminar, Where to go from here ... creating the home or office you desire, will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 1 at Ridge United Methodist Church, 8607 Columbia Ave. Participants are encouraged to bring project questions and photos for discussion. Attendees will receive free design tips. Registration is required by Oct. 27.

FYI: Call (219) 947-3947 or (219) 932-2000.

Blood drive | Hammond

The National Honor Society of Bishop Noll Institute with the Heartland Blood Centers is sponsoring a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at the school. Parents, relatives, alumni and neighbors are encouraged to donate along with students. No parental permission is required for students who are 17 years or older. Minors must have a signed parental permission slip which includes the parent's daytime or cell phone number. A photo ID is required for all donors. Walk-ins are accepted but must report to the main office.

FYI: Appointments may be scheduled by calling (219) 932-9058.

DIABETES AWARENESS | Gary

Northwest Indiana Health Disparity Initiative-Region I, along with The Office of Minority

Health, Indiana State Department of Health and the Statewide Minority Diabetes Alliance, will host a diabetes awareness conference entitled Too Sweet for Your Own Good from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Genesis Conference Center, One Genesis Plaza. The conference will feature regional physicians, clinicians and educators providing state-of-the-art information on disparities in treatment, living with and preventing diabetes. Conference admission and lunch is free to all attendees. Registration is required.

FYI: Call the Community Healthcare System Call Center at (866) 836-3477 or The Methodist Hospitals at (888) 909-3627.

Bonanza | Hammond

Find bargains and treasures at Hammond's Garage Sale Bonanza at 10 a.m. Nov. 1 at the Jean Shepherd Center, 3031 Mahoney Drive. The sale ends at 3 p.m. Booth space is available.

FYI: Call (219) 554-0155.

HIDE & SEEK | Highland

Hide & Seek is offered at 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Lake County Public Library's Highland branch, 2841 Jewett St. Preschool age children, 3 to 5, will enjoy stories and activities with a hide and seek theme. Register.

FYI: Call (219) 838-2394.

Movie night | Whiting

Halloween Movie Night will be at noon Oct. 30 at Whiting Public Library, 1735 Oliver St. The library will show "Goonies" at noon for children in fourth and fifth grades and a Harry Potter movie for kids 13 and older.

FYI: Call (219)659-0269.

Parade | Hammond

Businesses and organizations are invited to make plans to participate in the Hammond Holiday Parade, to be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 6 in the Woodmar neighborhood.

FYI: Call (219) 853-6378 or download a participation form at www.gohammond.com.

Fall Frolic | Hammond

Registration is under way for the Purdue University Calumet Fitness Center's annual Fall Frolic 4-Mile Run/1.5-Mile Walk, taking place at 9 a.m. Nov. 6.

Part of the Gold Cup race series, the race features a course through neighborhood streets adjacent to Purdue Calumet's Hammond campus that is flat, fast and TAC certified.

FYI: A downloadable application is available at http://www.pucraces.com/FFentryform2008.pdf.