LABOR DAY FUN | Lowell

Labor Day activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 1 at Buckley Homestead County Park, 3606 Belshaw Road, include a free visit to the history Buckley Farm with the purchase of a corn maze ticket. This year's Corn Maze theme is "Astronomy" with 30 Buckley maze fun questions. Enjoy the 10-acre Corn Maze first and then walk over to the Main House for a game of croquet. Enjoy a cold sarsaparilla for a small fee.

FYI: Call (219) 769-PARK.

Camera club | Munster

The 3H Camera Club will have its first meeting of the season from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Salvation Army Community Center, 8225 Columbia Ave. They will meet the first and third Mondays of the month at this location.

FYI: Call (708) 476-8502 or (219) 865-8082.

WOMEN'S CONNECTION | Schererville

Schererville Women's Connection offers "Is Your Glass Half Empty of Half Full?" from noon to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at Briar Ridge Country Club, 123 Briar Ridge Drive. Speaker is Mary F. Wood on the topic "He Is Always Enough" and Amanda Snider will present "Homenclature" about quality unique new and used furniture. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Lunch costs $15. Make a reservation by Aug. 29.

FYI: Call (219) 937-4240 or 374-7769.

PARK HAY RIDES | Lake County

Reservations for tractor-drawn hay rides are offered at the following Lake County park sites in September and October: Lemon Lake, Stoney Run, Oak Ridge Prairie, Deep River, and Buckley Homestead County Parks. Maximum number per ride is 25 adults (more children). Cost on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays is $75 per ride, and from Monday through Thursday it is $50 per ride.Horse-drawn hay rides at Buckley Homestead County Park, 3603 Belshaw Road in Lowell, are $100 per ride (only during daylight hours). Special Needs hay rides are available at Oak Ridge Prairie, 301 S. Colfax St., Griffith, during daylight hours. The hay wagon is able to carry people in wheelchairs. Regular prices apply. Time and day reservations are dependent upon availability of driver.

FYI: Call (219) 769-PARK.

INDIA FEST | Merrillville

Experience culture and tradition at India Fest 2008 from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 7 at Indian American Cultural Center, 8605 Merrillville Road. Admission is $2; children younger than 6 attend free. Festivities include Indian dances, paintings, art, Indian cuisine, a fashion show, fashions, sarees and jewelry, a health fair, a palmist and henna (the art of hand painting).

Estate planning | Schererville

Join the Schererville Parks Department and estate planning attorney Meghann LaBodie for a free seminar on estate planning from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Dyer/Schererville Library, 1001 W. Lincoln Highway.

FYI: Reserve a spot by calling the park office at (219) 865-5530.

STRINGS IN CONCERT | Hobart

Hobart Arts League hosts its final Events Under the Clock Tower concert at 7 p.m. Aug. 26 at Third and Main streets downtown. String Fever will perform.

FYI: Visit www.hobartarts.net

SLAVONIA BAND | Merrillville

Croatian Sons Lodge 170 of the Croatian Fraternal Union will sponsor an evening of entertainment at 7 p.m. Sept. 4 by the Slavonia Band from Zupanja, Croatia at the Croatian Center, 8550 Taft St. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children at the door. The band, comprised of six instrumentalists and a male vocalist, has been chosen for the CFU Cultural Tour for 2008.

FYI: Call (219) 924-0737.

TRASH OR TREASURE | Hobart

Hobart Assembly of God is hosting a city-wide yard sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 6 at 7545 E. Ridge Road. Earn extra money by selling old and unwanted items; crafters and vendors are also welcome to set up a table. Cost is $15 per space, and tables are available to rent for $5 each.

FYI: Call Lynn at (219) 942-2691 or Shelly at (219) 947-0610.

Risk factors | Munster

"Know Your Numbers; Know Your Risk" will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave. A cardiac rehab specialist will discuss the consequences of high cholesterol and its role in coronary artery disease. Learn what your levels should be and ways to lower cholesterol.

FYI: To register for this free class, call (219) 836-3477.

SEEKING TALENT | Hobart

County Line Orchard on County Line Road is looking for local performers to entertain during its Orchard Time festivities this fall. The orchard is sponsoring the event each Saturday and Sunday in September and October beginning Sept. 6, said Margo Brown, events director. Local performers will be able to showcase their talents either indoors our outdoors from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

FYI: Call Margo Brown at (219) 947-4477, ext. 2106.

CAR CRUISES | Crown Point

City of Crown Point hosts Car Cruises from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays through September around the Courthouse Square downtown. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. and the public is invited to stroll the square and visit with owners while checking out the vintage and classic vehicles and listening to oldies music played at the courthouse. Some merchants stay open late and refreshments are available to purchase.

FYI: Call (219) 662-3290.

Exhibit | Whiting

The 119th Street Artists will present "You Tell Me," an abstract painting and sculpture exhibit by Jim Panos. This exhibit will start on Sept. 6 with a public opening on Sept 13 at CornerStone Art Gallery, in the Centier Bank Building at 1500 - 119th St. FYI: Call (219) 659-5159.

Golf outing | Hammond

Calumet College of St. Joseph will hold its ninth annual Crimson Wave Golf Outing Sept. 12 at Lost Marsh Golf Course. Registration and lunch begin at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start, scramble format at noon. Dinner will be held at the Hammond Marina Clipper Room at 6, with an open bar until 7. A silent auction will be a part of the evening festivities. Golf plus lunch and dinner is $150 per person. Dinner only is $50. Hole Sponsorships are available for $125 per hole.

FYI: Call (219) 473-4326 or e-mail ajuscik@ccsj.edu.