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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.

Giggle Palooza | Calumet City

The fourth annual Giggle Palooza is at 8 p.m. Nov. 29 at Harry O's, 816 Burnham Ave. The cost is $5 and includes door prizes, raffles, live performance by the Inominables. Proceeds will benefit the Calumet City Youth Organization, formerly the Calumet City Civic League.

FYI: Visit www.calcityyouth.org or call (708) 969-2296.

Christmas party | Chicago

Members of the Daughters of Isabells, Hegewisch Circle 859, will meet at 1 p.m. Dec. 2 at the St. Columba Social Center in Chicago's Hegewisch neighborhood. Reservations are required by Nov. 28.

FYI: Call (773) 646-4690 or (773) 646-6444.

Thanksgiving | Chicago

An Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service will be held at 7:30 tonight at at Lebanon Lutheran Church, 13100 South Manistee Ave. in Chicago's Hegewisch neighborhood. The service will begin at 7:30 p.m. Combined choirs will sing and a bell choir will be playing. Refreshments will follow immediately after the worship service. Everyone is welcome.

FYI: E-mail lebanon1896@att.net or call (773) 646-1747.

Holiday lunch | Calumet City

Calumet City Chamber of Commerce will host a holiday lunch Dec. 10 at the American Legion Post 330, 950 Legion Drive. Festivities get under way at 11:30 a.m. and include a full course luncheon and cash bar. Installation of officers and directors will also take place. Entertainment by the Luther East High School Eagle Choir and door and raffle prizes will be included. Tickets are $25 per person or a table of 10 for $225. Reservations must be in by Dec. 1.

FYI: Call (708) 891-5888 or fax a reservation to (708) 891-8877.

Golf exchange | Flossmoor

Coyote Run Golf Course has planned a new Golf Equipment Exchange event on Dec. 13. Attendees can browse tables of gently used golf clubs, bags and other equipment, offered for sale by fellow golfers. Sellers can set their own prices for items and buyers can negotiate costs. The sale will be open from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Northwoods Restaurant inside the Coyote Run clubhouse. Those who have golf equipment in good condition can reserve a table at the sale for $10, payable at the door. Coyote Run Golf Course is an 18-hole public course at 800 Kedzie Ave.

FYI: Call (708) 957-8700 or visit coyoterungolf.com.

Crafters needed | Lansing

Today is the last day to apply to be a crafter for Lansing Christian School's craft bazaar, to be held Dec. 6 at the school, 3660 Randolph St.

FYI: Call (708) 895-2407.

Art exhibit | Chicago Heights

Union Street Gallery announces "Halleluiah 2008," a regional exhibition featuring dozens of artists. This year's exhibition and sale includes paintings, prints, fine craft, jewelry, cards, and sculpture among others. Prices range from the inexpensive to works appealing to the collector. The show will run through Dec. 26. Union Street Gallery is a not-for-profit art organization. Admission to the gallery is free and open to the public. It's at 1527 Otto Blvd.

FYI: Call (708) 754-2601.

Chess lessons | Calumet City

Kids in sixth through eighth grades can learn chess for free. The Calumet Memorial Park District will be offering lessons from 3 to 4 p.m. Mondays, through Dec. 15, at the Sandridge Center, 600 Oglesby Ave.

FYI: Call (708) 862-6440

Food drive | South Holland

Living Hope Community Church and the Living Hope Men's Ministry in partnership with The Empower To Succeed Network will be conducting an ongoing food drive to support The Thornton Township Food Pantry. They are collecting the following:

· Canned tuna, ham, chicken, turkey or beef

· Peanut butter and jelly

· Cereal

· Beans dried and canned

· Macaroni and cheese

· Boxed meals

· Pasta and pasta sauces

· Rice

· Soup

· Canned fruits and vegetables

· Sugar and flour

· Coffee, tea and drink mix

Drop off donated items from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays or 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays at Living Hope Community Church, 15712 Church Drive.

FYI: Call (708) 362-3125 to make arrangements to drop off at another time.

Benefit | Griffith

Broad Horizons will hold its scholarship fund benefit from 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 29 at 1234 N. Broad St. The current recipients are Winter Dunn, who has been accepted in the Chicago Academy of the Arts as a drama major and Carlton Barnes Jr., who is pursuing a dance career in New York City. Both are former Emerson students who majored in dance. JJ and the Jazzmasters will perform at the benefit. There will also be a silent auction, wine, appetizers, dancing and beverages.

FYI: Call (219) 218-1528 or e-mail debbieniksch@aol.com.

Art workshop | Munster

Create a hand-decorated vase using the Decoupage method from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road. Attach various papers, beads and ribbon to create a design. All supplies are included. Registration and payment must be received by today.

FYI: Call (219) 836-1839, ext. 103.

Texas Hold 'Em | Hammond

Hammond FOP 51 will host a Texas Hold 'Em tournament today. Check in is at 4 p.m. with a 5 p.m. start time. There is a $100 buy in fee. There will be a buffet style meal, draft beer and bottled water. There will be music by Bravo Johnny after the tournament.

FYI: Call (219) 712-0177 or (219) 712-0181.

Conference | Northwest Indiana

On Dec. 6, IN FEAT is hosting a conference on Teaching Games to Children with Developmental Disabilities. This workshop will introduce participants to the book "What You Need to Know About Motivation and Teaching Games" by Steve Ward. The conference and book provide revolutionary insights into capturing motivation and teaching games to challenging students.

FYI: Call (219) 742-2803.

Ball | Gary

Classy Ladies United Chapter 6053 of the Red Hat Society will host the Red and Purple Ball Dec. 13 at Majestic Star Hotel ballroom, 21 Buffington Harbor. All Red Hatters and the general public are invited for cocktails, dining and entertainment. The attire is black tie and attendees must be 21 and older. Cash bar is available. Tickets are $40.

FYI: Call (219) 944-3412 or (219) 949-9683.

Christmas boutique | Schererville

Villa Cesare, 900 W Eagle Ridge Drive, will have its annual gift and craft boutique from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 28 at Villa Cesare 900 Eagle Ridge Drive. There will be holiday and seasonal home decor, handmade gift items, candy, jewelry, purses and doll clothes. Complimentary coffee will be served. Admission is free.

FYI: E-mail stranger@jorsm.com.

Dinner | Griffith

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 66, 132 N. Wiggins, is having a taco and tostada dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 28. They are $1.75 each and margaritas will be sold for $1. Carryouts are available. Desserts will be sold.

FYI: Call (219) 924-1415.

Singles dance | Hobart

Good Time Charley Singles Dance is at 8 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Elks Hall, 3580 W. 61st Ave. It's $6 for singles before 8:15 p.m. Later admission is $8. All singles are invited.

FYI: Call (708) 445-4450.