PUMPKINS & CHILI | Lowell
Pumpkin Harvest festival and Chili Supper will be held Oct. 11 and 12 at Lake Prairie United Presbyterian Church, 18500 White Oak Ave. Pumpkins will be sold while they last from 2 to 8 p.m. Oct. 11 and noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 12, and chili will be served from 4 to 7 Oct. 11.
FYI: Call (219) 696-6822.
VENDOR FAIR | Schererville
American Business Women's Association, Indinois Chapter, will host a fall vendor fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18 at St. John Township Community Center, 1515 W. Lincoln Highway. They are looking for vendors, crafters and home party consultants. Booths are available.
FYI: Call (219) 769-2927 or (219) 365-9274.
FALL FANTASY | Merrillville
Tickets are on sale for Holy Spirit Catholic Church's sixth annual Fall Fantasy fundraising event, set for Oct. 12 at The Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, Interstate 65 and U.S. 30. The theme this year is "Boot Scootin' Boogie." A 30-minute live auction with Rick Cooke of Cooke's Auction as auctioneer and featuring a 1979 "Scoobie Doo" Volkswagen van, will complement a silent auction. To donate auction item, call Fay Iorio in the parish office at (219) 661-0644. Tickets are $35 and include a style show featuring the latest men and women's fashions from John Cicco's Menswear and Dress Barn. Country music will be provided by church choir member Lisa Spurr and her stepson, Steve Spurr. A cash bar will be available. The church's only fundraiser, proceeds are used to support the Winfield parish's St. Vincent de Paul ministry, helping those in need by providing material and spiritual assistance.
FYI: Call (219) 661-0644.
BOOK CIRCLE | Winfield, Crown Point
Nichol & Rose Literary Circle will meet at 1 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Crown Point Community Library's Winfield branch, 10645 Randolph St., to discuss the book "Eat, Pray, Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert, and at 1 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Crown Point Community Library, 214 S. Court St., to discuss the book "The Madonnas of Leningrad" by Debra Dean. New members are welcome.
FYI: Call Winfield at (219) 662-4039 and Crown Point at (219) 662-0270.
HAUNTED HOUSE | St. John
If you dare, the third annual Lake Hills Haunted House will be open from 6 p.m. to midnight Oct. 10., 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31, and from 6 to 10 Oct. 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 at 8550 Lake Hills Drive in St. John. Cost is $10 at the door for adults.
FYI: Visit boo.stjohnin.com
FALL BOOK SALE | Crown Point
Friends of the Crown Point Community Library will hold its Fall Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Oct. 7 and from 9 to 4:30 Oct. 8 at the library, 214 S. Court St. Wednesday is $1 a bag day and may close early depending on sales. Books, CDs, videos and DVDs ad talking books will be available.
FYI: Call (219) 663-0270.
GOP MEETING | Schererville
Schererville GOP Club will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at the St. John Twp. Center on U.S. 30. The public is welcome.
FYI: Call (219) 588-5956.
SHIPWRECK TALES | DeMotte
Cris Kohl, author of "Shipwreck Tales of the Great Lake," and Joan Forsberg will present a multimedia program on true shipwreck stories and underwater dive quests at 7 p.m. Oct. 9 at the DeMotte Library, 901 Birch St. SW. Members of the Underwater Archeological Society of Chicago, their stories will follow the theme of the Book to Bridge the Region reading initiative for October, "Shadow Divers." Registration is appreciated.
FYI: Call (219) 987-2221.
GROUP HAY RIDES | Merrillville
Reservations for group hay rides at Hidden Lake Park, 6355 Broadway, can be scheduled through Oct. 26 with Ross Township Trustee John Rooda's office. Hay rides are available from noon to 8 p.m. weekdays and weekends, and include a bonfire and the use of a shelter after the 30-minute ride. One ride accommodates up to 25 people. Cost is $40 on weekdays and $60 on weekends for Ross Township residents, and $60 on weekdays and $80 on weekends for nonresidents.
FYI: Call (219) 769-2111.
MOVIE MATINEE | DeMotte
"Elizabeth, The Golden Age" is the title of the free Senior Movie Matinee at 2 p.m. Oct. 9 at the DeMotte Library, 901 Birch St. SW. Starring Cate Blanchett and Geoffrey Rush, this film chronicles the history of Queen Elizabeth I and her would-be affair with Sir Walter Raleigh in 1588.Registration is appreciated in person, by phone or online at www.jasperco.lib.in.us.
FYI: Call (219) 987-2221.
MUSIC JAM | Lowell
Listen and dance to bluegrass, gospel and country music jam by Betty Tetzlaff and friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 11 at VFW Post 6841, 17401 Morse St. Full menu is available for purchase.
MUSEUM OPEN | Crown Point
Lake County Historical Museum houses artifacts, pictures, documents, and much more pertaining to the history and culture of Lake County. The museum is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays through October, in the Old Lake Courthouse on the downtown square.
FYI: Call (219) 662-3975.
OPEN HOUSE | Crown Point
Holy Family Child Care will host an open house from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at its facility on the north end of the St. Anthony Campus at 205 Franciscan Drive. Learn about full and part-time educational programs for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.
FYI: Call (219) 661-5250.
BOOKreMARKS | Lake County
The featured book for October for readers participating in the online book discussion hosted by the Lake County Public Library is this year's Books to Bridge the Region selection. The discovery of a World War II German submarine off the coast of New Jersey leads to this gripping chronicle of mystery, danger, death, and adventure. "Shadow Divers: The True Adventure of Two Americans Who Risked Everything to Solve One of The Last Mysteries of World War II" by Robert Kurson is the book to read and discuss this month. To join the discussion, e-mail remarks@lakeco.lib.in.us.
FYI: Visit www.lakeco.lib.in.us/remarks.htm for more information
