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To get listed in the calendar, contact Southlake community coordinator Marlene A. Zloza at least 10 days in advance.
E-mail: mzloza@nwitimes.com.
Fax: (219) 662-5296.
Address: 2080 N. Main St., Crown Point, IN 46307.
Questions? Call (219) 662-5340.
SENIOR ART CLASS | Crown Point
Crown Point Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Prismacolor art class perfect for beginning artists. Senior citizens are invited to begin from 10 a.m. to noon any Wednesday at the parks office, 1313 E. North St. A curriculum is set up for all skill sets and artists can progress at their own pace. Cost is $42 per six-week session, due at class.
FYI: Call (219) 661-2271.
TRAVEL THE WORLD | Cedar Lake
Travel The World Without Leaving Home for a video tour of Glacier Bay in Alaska at 2 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Lake County Public Library's Cedar Lake branch, 10010 W. 133rd Ave. Nestled in the heart of southeast Alaska, Glacier Bay is a wild paradise of ocean and ice. This film chronicles the lives of brown bears, bald eagles, humpback whales, and other charismatic species. Nearly all life here is ultimately tied to the salmon, and the heroic migration of these fish provides the thread that weaves together the remarkable fabric of this story. Refreshments will be served.
FYI: Call (219) 374-7121.
GRANDPARENT CLASS | St. John
Grandparents can review basic baby care while learning some of the new practices and recommendations for infant care in a free class from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at Community Hospital Outpatient Centre, 9660 U.S. 41. Call to register.
FYI: Call (219) 836-3477 or toll-free (866) 836-3477.
FLU SHOTS | Crown Point
Crown Point Public Library will offer a Flu Shot Clinic from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 24 at 214 S. Court St. The vaccinations will be administered by specially trained Jewel-Osco pharmacists. The cost is $24.99 and there is no charge to patients who bring their Medicare Part card.
FYI: Call Laura Clemons at (219) 663-0270.
HOLIDAY CLOSING | Jasper County
All three branches of the Jasper County Public Library, DeMotte, Wheatfield and Rensselaer, will close at 5 p.m. Nov. 26 and be closed Nov. 27 for Thanksgiving. All three branches will resume usual hours Nov. 28.
FYI: Call (219) 866-5881.
CREATIVE MEDITATION | Merrillville
"Creative Meditation," will be presented by Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 29 at Family Medicine & Wellness Center, 5495 Broadway. Learn to release grief, anger and grudges and choose health, wealth and peace.
FYI: Call (219) 985-8741.
PRESSURE CHECK | Merrillville
Spring Mill Health Campus provides free blood pressure screening from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 3 at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. U.S. 30.
FYI: Call (219) 769-3541, ext. 317.
HEALING VITAMIN | Merrillville
A free health lecture on Vitamin D, the healing vitamin, will be presented by Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube from 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 29 at Family Medicine & Wellness Center, 5495 Broadway. Learn how to strengthen your immune system and increase resistance to colds and flu, as well as other potential health benefits.
FYI: Call (219) 985-8741.
THE GREAT WAVE | Munster
Art enthusiasts are invited to attend South Shore Arts free Art in Focus meeting for a video and discussion on artist Katsushika Hokusai and his work "The Great Wave of Kanagawa". It will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 24 in the Bachman Gallery at the Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road.
FYI: Call (219) 836-1839.
SANTA ON HIS WAY | Lowell
Santa Claus will make an early stop in Lowell for the annual Christmas Breakfast with Santa & Craft Boutique presented by the Zeta Chi chapter of Tri Kappa sorority. All the Santa fun takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (doors will close at 11:30) Dec. 6 in the Lowell Middle School cafeteria, 200 W. Oakley Ave., Lowell. Tickets, available from members and at the door, are $3 per person (infants attend free) and include one doughnut and choice of juice, milk, or coffee; a personal visit with Mrs. Claus and Santa and in his sleigh, shown above with a group of children at last year's breakfast, and a handmade holiday ornament for each child. Cookie decorating, craft activity, face painting, cake walk, bake sale, and a variety of craft booths will also be included.
FYI: Call (219) 696-9048.
WALK THE TRACK | Crown Point
Crown Point High School and Southlake YMCA have formed a partnership to make the CPHS field house available to community patrons from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays through Feb. 26 for walking or running indoors during the winter months. Open to Crown Point Community School Corporation faculty, support staff and residents, there is no charge for running/walking on your own, but a release form must be signed. The YMCA will have a certified running coach available for supervision at a cost of $15 for Y members (can reside outside Crown Point school district) or $30 for nonmembers. Enter through the Wellness Center entrance (W1) on Circle Drive and see the supervisor to sign up.
FYI: Call (219) 663-4885.
SAFE SITTER CPR | Crown Point
Baby-sitters learn to perform basic CPR in the Safe Sitter CPR class, offered 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at Marian Education Center on the St. Anthony Medical Center campus, 1201 S. Main St. Registration is required.
FYI: Call (219) 757-6368.
BLOOD DRIVES | Cedar Lake
Sponsored by the student council, an American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at MacArthur Elementary School, 12900 Fairbanks St. Donors should be at least 17 (or 16 with written, parental/guardian consent), weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good general health.
FYI: Call (800) 448-3543 to schedule an appointment.
BABY CARE CLASS | Crown Point
Parents and grandparents are invited to a fun, hands-on Infant Care Class from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at St. Anthony Medical Center, 1201 S. Main St. Topics include bathing, diaper changing, home safety and when to call the doctor. Fee is $10 per family.
FYI: Call (219) 757-6368.
GET IN SHAPE | Crown Point
Crown Point Parks Department and Pilates Center of NWI offer a six-week Pilates class for adults from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Dec. 9 to Jan. 13 at the Civic Center, 101 S. East St. Class will focus on strengthening muscles, increasing flexibility and improving posture. A more intense "Bump" Pilates class, which incorporates the use of an exercise ball and handweights, will also be offered from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 11 to Jan. 29. Cost is $42 per for residents and $55 for nonresidents for each series, with a $7 discount for both classes Bring a traditional yoga mat and/or bath towel. Registration required.
FYI: Call Jeff Jensen at (219) 661-2271.
APPLY FOR A GRANT | Crown Point
Grant application packets are currently available from the Crown Point Community Foundation, Inc. with an application form and guidelines for proposal evaluation. The application deadline date is Jan. 1, 2009. Grants from the Crown Point Community Foundation, Inc. Endowment Fund will be made to organizations and community projects which impact the area served by the foundation. Fields of Interest which will be considered for funding include: education, health and human services, civic affairs, preservation, conservation, arts and culture. The Crown Point Community Foundation is interested in funding projects that will improve the quality of life for citizens in the Crown Point area, according to Patricia Huber, president/executive director of the foundation. Request a packet calling (219) 662-7252. Written requests should be sent to: Crown Point Community Foundation, Inc., P. O. Box 522, Crown Point, IN 46308-0522
FYI: Visit Crown Point Community Foundation.org.
