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Fax: (219) 933-3249.
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BAT TOURNAMENT | E.C.
Mayor George Pabey and Little League District 1 Present the Mayor's Twin City Classic All Wooden Bat Tournament Aug. 7 to 12 at E.J. Block Stadium. Participating teams are from Indiana Harbor, East Chicago, Lake Station, Black Oak, South Haven, Hobart, Merrillville and Portage. Games will be played at 5:30 and 8 p.m. Aug. 7, 8 and 11 and at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Aug. 9 and 10. The championship game is at 6 p.m. Aug. 12. Teams may be subject to change.
FYI: Call (219) 219-713-5435 or 670-8072.
POWER LAB | Highland
Power Lab is the theme of vacation Bible school offered to youths 4 to 11 years old at Highland Baptist Church, 9738 Fifth St. Sessions are 6 to 8:15 p.m. Aug. 6 to 8.
FYI: Call (219) 924-7750.
SIMPLE SIMON | Griffith
A Saturday Visit with Simple Simon is at 10:30 a.mm. Aug. 23 at the Lake County Public Library's Griffith branch, 940 N. Broad St. Children of all ages are invited to participate in a Simple Simon skit, enjoy the "Adventures of Simple Simon" by Chris Conovers and make a Humpty Dumpty jumping-jack. Register in advance.
FYI: Call (219) 838-2825.
ACHIEVERS PICNIC | Gary
African American Achievers Youth Corps, a nonprofit organization of middle and high school African-America males, sponsors its annual picnic from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 9. The picnic is held with the annual Froebel-Roosevlt picnic held at the Froebel School campus at 15th and Madison Street. The Achievers is a mentoring, tutorial, entrepreneurial and counseling program. The group meets at 1 p.m. Saturdays at Indiana University Northwest, followed by an hour of basketball. Parents interested in enrolling their sons should call Vernon Smith.
FYI: Call (219) 887-2046.
RUMMAGE SALE | Whiting
St. Adalbert's offers a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 9 at 2124 Indianapolis Blvd. It features two floors of items including furniture, household items and tools.
FYI: Call (219) 659-4466.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS | Gary
The Rev. Cato Brooks Jr. and the Tree of Life Missionary Baptist Church celebrate their third annual Family & Friends Day at 4 p.m. Aug. 10 at 2323 W. 11th Ave. The guest will be the Rev. Fredrick Alexander Sleet and the St. John Missionary Baptist Church, of Fort Wayne, Ind. The theme is "Fellowship of Believers" - Romans 15:7. The public is welcome.
FYI: Call (219) 944-9136.
BIBLE SCHOOL | Hammond
Vacation Bible school welcomes all from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 12, 13 and 14 at Hyde Park Church, 6348 Harrison Ave.
FYI: Call (219) 932-0613.
OPEN HOUSE | Hammond
Community Preschool will have an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 7. The school is at Woodmar United Methodist Church, 7320 Northcote. It offers morning classes for children 2 to 5 years old. All are invited to come and see the classrooms and play areas, meet the teachers and learn about the preschool.
FYI: Call (219) 844-30303.
WEIGHT LOSS | Griffith
A community weight loss challenge continues in the evenings at First United Methodist Church, 400 W. 44th Place. The program offers free tips on proper nutrition, food choices and encourages exercise; weekly personal coaching and a metabolism test are included. Meetings will be at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at the church. The first session will focus on the rules of the challenge and how the program works. Attendees still can register for the challenge. Through Sept. 8 the fee is $29; afterward, it's $15. Most of that fee will go to the three people who lose the most weight at the end of the challenge.
FYI: Call (219) 922-7757 or (847) 366-1159.
MESSIAH WORLD | Hammond
Messiah World presents a One in a Millions Gathering from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 9 at Martin Luther King Park. It's a fight against spirits of murder, politics and racism. A live gospel follows the speakers. Minister Teyan McCoy, of Hammond, has been proclaiming God's word since 1993. Messiah World includes the clothing line Messiah Wear International and the ministry God's People United; McCoy meets with pastors from various denominations for celebration services the first Saturday of each month.
FYI: Call (219) 670-1210.
SOFTBALL TRYOUTS | Crown Point
South County Tornadoes will hold tryouts for its 14U travel, fast-pitch softball team from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 9-10 and Aug. 16-17 at the St. Matthias Church field on Burrell Drive just west of Crown Point High School. Only serious players need apply.
FYI: E-mail questions to socogs@comcast.net
HARVEST OF CRAFTS | Griffith
The St. Mary Home & School Association from St. Mary School in Griffith is looking for quality crafters for its annual Harvest of Crafts fair Oct. 11 and 12 at St. Mary-Hildebrandt Hall, 525 N. Lafayette, St. All proceeds benefit St. Mary School. Applications are available by phone.
FYI: Call (219) 923-5735.
FREE IMMUNIZATIONS | Gary
City of Gary Department of Health and Human Services will offer free immunizations, tuberculosis testing and lead screening for school-age children from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 13 at Genesis Convention Center, One Genesis Center Plaza. Children must be accompanied by an adult and bring their complete immunization records.
FYI: Call (219) 882-5565.
CANAL TRIP | Munster
Munster Parks and Recreation Department offers a trip Sept. 12 at north central Illinois' newest attractions: the LaSalle Canal Boat and Lock 16 Visitor's Center in LaSalle. The canal, a 96-mile hand-dug waterway connecting the Illinois River with Lake Michigan, opened in 1848. Enjoy a boat ride on a replica 1800s canal boat pulled by horses on the IM Canal, while costumed guides tell the story of how the Canal changed Illinois history. Later, enjoy lunch at the Starved Rock Lodge before returning home via motorcoach. The fee is $70 for residents, $75 for nonresidents and $68 for Keen-Ager members. Register at Town Hall, 1005 Ridge Road.
FYI: Call (219) 836-PARK.
EXERCISE CENTER | Whiting
The Whiting Community Center, run by the Whiting Parks and Recreation Department, offers a variety of land and water aerobic classes, indoor pool and running track use and other activities. Classes and use of the exercise equipment at the center is included in the daily, monthly or yearly membership pass. Discounts may be available.
FYI: Call (219) 659-0860.
