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To get listed in the calendar, contact Eastlake 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.

MUM SALE | Crown Point

Friends of St. Anthony Hospice is taking preorders for its second mum sale. Last year, the group sold more than 800 mums. This year, mums will come planted in one-gallon containers. Red, purple and yellow varieties will be available for $5 per plant. All proceeds generated from this year's plant sale will help support St. Anthony Hospice patients and family members. Mums must be preordered and prepaid before Sept. 2. All plants will be available for pick up at Holy Family Child Care, 203 Franciscan Drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 13.

FYI: To place an order, call Theresa Brandys at (219) 696-6577.

GOLF OUTING | Hobart

Hobart Little League will hold a golf outing Aug. 16 at Indian Ridge Golf Course, Breakfast will be served at 7 a.m. and a shot gun start is at 8 a.m. Cost is $75 for a round of golf, food during and after the round and prizes for the winning foursome. All proceeds benefit the Hobart Little League.

FYI: Contact David Cooper at (219) 545-1422 or coop_365@msn.com or Don Sullivan at thesullys@verizon.net

FUNERAL PLANNING | Crown Point

Beverly Huber from Geisen Funeral Home will present a program on Advance Funeral Planning, specially geared toward those with a hearing loss, at 7 p.m. Aug. 19 at Geisen Funeral, Cremation and Reception Centre's Conference Room, 606 E. 113th Ave. Sign language interpreters and refreshments will be provided, and a door prize drawing will be held. RSVP to Joanna Witulski of Indiana F.A.C.E.S.

FYI: Call (219) 769-7963.

MEET LHS NIGHT | Lowell

Parents are invited to Meet LHS Night at 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at Lowell High School, 2051 E. Commercial Ave. Class schedules will be available at 6:45 p.m. in the North Lobby. Following opening remarks in the auditorium, parents will spend seven minutes in each of their child's classes, where topics addressed will include what the teacher expects of each student, what teachers should expect from the parent and what expectations parents have of the teacher. Refreshments will be available n the cafeteria, where administrators and guidance staff will greet parents.

FYI: Call (219) 696-7733.

HEAL YOURSELF | Merrillville

A Chi-Lel Qigong Level I Workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 23 at The Wellness Shoppe, 5495 Broadway. Learn how to heal yourself and others from certified instructor David Cowan, RN, CNMT. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a bottle of water. Lunch will be provided. Cost is $60. RSVP.

FYI: Call Ezio at (219) 985-5500.

SMOOTH TRANSITION | Crown Point

Franciscan Communities at St. Anthony Campus will be hosting a seminar entitled, "Smoothing the Transition to a Retirement Community" from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at St. Anthony Assisted Home, at 203 Franciscan Drive. Lauri Wertz of St. Anthony Assisted Living, along with St. Anthony Assisted Living residents, will review options available to seniors and their loved ones as they look to transition into a retirement community. The seminar will include answers to commonly asked questions, review common myths about retirement communities and answer any audience questions. RSVP.

FYI: Call (219) 661-5150.

TOUCH OF ELEGANCE | Hobart

St. Mary Medical Center Auxiliary will host its ninth annual Touch of Elegance Luncheon at noon Sept. 13 at Avalon Manor, 3550 E. U.S. 30. The event features the easy listening music of Charlie Blum and Friends from the Star Plaza along with gourmet food, door prizes and a cash raffle. Doors will open at 11 a.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the Hospital Gift Shop, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., or by phone.

FYI: Call (219) 942-3922 or (219) 942-7019.

DONATE BLOOD | Crown Point

Heartland Blood Centers will hold a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 22 in Suite D at the Marian Education Center, St. Anthony Medical Center, 1201 S. Main St. Donors will receive a BBQ set and apron. Call the blood bank to schedule an appointment; walk-ins are also welcome. A photo ID is required.

FYI: Call (219) 757-6344 or visit www.heartlandbc.org

BENEFIT GOLF | Hobart

Dunes Leathernecks Detachment of the Marine Corps League will sponsor its fifth annual golf outing Aug. 23 at Duck Creek Golf Course, 636 N. 700 West. The four-player scramble format will begin with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Cost is $75 per person and includes greens fee, use of cart, door prizes, beer, pop, food on course and a pork chop dinner. Proceeds go to the Porter County Food Pantries. Hole sponsorships are being accepted at $50 a hole. Registration deadline is Aug. 14.

FYI: Call Lou at (219) 762-5466 or (219) 771-5444.

RUMMAGE SALE | Winfield

The Presbyterian Women of Christ Presbyterian Church will hold its annual rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 23 at the church, 7416 E. 109th Ave. Proceeds will support the mission of the Presbyterian Women. There will also be a bake sale with coffee, soft drinks and juice available.

FYI: Call (219) 663-0129.

COOKBOOKS FOR SALE | Winfield

Church of the Four Seasons United Methodist is selling cookbooks for $15 each. Proceeds benefit the Children's Ministry.

FYI: Call the church office at (219) 663-7803.

MEMORY WALK | Merrillville

The Alzheimer's Association's annual Memory Walk will take place Sept. 20 at Hidden Lake Park, 6355 Broadway. Enjoy music by Nashville singer/songwriter Jason Sanders; a Moon Walk, face painting, and balloons for children, along with hot dogs and beverages. Memory Walk is a noncompetitive fundraising and awareness walk designed to support the mission of the Alzheimer's Association. Each year, participants sign up as teams or individuals, and collect pledges from their friends, family, coworkers, and others to raise as many dollars as possible. Start a team, join one, or make a donation.

FYI: Visit www.alz.org/indiana or call (888) 575-9624.

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 Sept. 1, 2008.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.

VENDORS WANTED | Gary

Fest in the First District festival sponsored by the First District Precinct Organization is set for noon to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13 on Lake Street in the city's Miller section. Free toys, balloons and face painting for kids will be available, as well as clowns, food booths and arts and crafts. Performances kick off with the Emerson Jazz Ensemble and continues with the Jesse White Tumblers, Ronald McDonald magic show, Wirt championship ROTC drill team and drum line, Motown band, gospel music and classic auto shot behind JJ's. Vendors are needed.

FYI: Call (219) 938-2277.

SATURDAY MARKET | Gary

Spirit Land Saturday Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 16 and Sept. 20 at Spirit of God, 1010 Roosevelt St. The outdoor market will feature handcrafted merchandise from artist from and around the community, fresh fruits and vegetables and food vendors. Local musicians, along with gospel and other choirs, will participate. Poetry and dance and talking with the artists about their works is expected to take place. Information booths for Spirit of God and Live Up Art, as well as other community groups, will be available. Booths still are available.

FYI: Call (219) 882-0200.

GOLFING FOR KIDS | Crown Point

The 22nd annual golf outing to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at White Hawk Country Club, 1001 White Hawk Drive off Summit Street. A four-person scramble format is followed by a social event featuring hearty hors d'oeuvres. Cost is $200 per golfer; hole sponsorships are also available. Raffle tickets are $10 for a chance to win a one-year White Hawk Country Club membership.

FYI: Call (219) 881-1060, ext. 403 or register online at www.bgcnwi.org

SPAY/NEUTER DAY | Gary

Humane Society NWIN has a low-cost spay/neuter day scheduled for Aug. 20 at 6100 Melton Road. Cost is $55 for dogs and $35 for cats. All animals have a current rabies vaccination, or pay $15 additional for the vaccine. Call for an appointment.

FYI: Call (219) 938-3339.

BOOK TALK | DeMotte

Bookies of DeMotte meets at 2 or 7 p.m. Aug. 19 at the DeMotte Library, 901 Birch St. SW, to discuss the novel "On Agate Hill" by Lee Smith. This story of southern charm involves Molly Petree, who has lost most of her family in the Civil War and moves into her uncle's estate, enters boarding school and becomes a teacher. Facing a future with an unfaithful husband, her life comes full circle when she returns to the estate to care for her father's friend. Refreshments will be served. Copies are available for checkout.

FYI: Call (219) 987-2221.

LUPUS SUPPORT | Valparaiso

A support group meeting for people with lupus will be at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at Porter's Education and Rehabilitation Center, 1401 Calumet Ave.

FYI: Call (219) 762-6575.

DROP OFF WASTE | Gary

City of Gary residents have two new locations to drop off construction and demolition debris and nonhazardous waste free of charge. Dumpsters are available at 2650 E. 5th Ave. (turn left at north end of Interstate 65, cross South Shore Railroad tracks, turn left at Illiana Block & Brick sign, turn right at open gate and turn left after gate to look for two dumpsters), and 7318 W. 15th Ave., one block east of Cline Ave. Driver's license needed to prove residency, no commercial dumping. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday though Friday and 9 a.m. to noon the first Saturday every month. No batteries, appliances, tires or yard waste. Yard waste can be brought to the transfer station at 2900 Gary Ave., East Chicago (exit at Gary Avenue from Cline Avenue north, travel 1-1/2 blocks and turn left).

FYI: Call (219) 944-0283 for construction/demolition waste and (219) 397-4270 for yard waste.

JOBS FOR SENIORS | Indiana

Low-income Hoosiers 55 and older who want to work but can't find a job can get assistance from Experience Works. Paid training assignments and job-placement services are available for those unemployed, retired and wanting to return to work, or who have never had a job. Experience Works will pay a worker's wages while they learn new job skills at a community service organization, then help the worker prepare a resume and go for interviews. Experience Works has helped thousands of Hoosier seniors get jobs.

FYI: Call (800) 843-0885 to see if you qualify or visit www.experienceworks.org to learn more.