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To get listed in the calendar, contact community coordinator Jennifer Pallay.

• E-mail: jpallay@nwitimes.com.

• Fax: (219) 933-3249.

• Address: 601 45th Ave., Munster, IN 46321.

• Questions? Call (219) 937-5741.

Barbecue dinner | Lansing

The T.F. South Booster Club will have its annual barbecue chicken dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 24 in the school cafeteria, 18500 Burnham Ave. It is dine in or carry out. Dinner is $8 and includes half a chicken, pasta salad, cole slaw, bun, dessert and beverage.

FYI: Call (708) 474-0430 to buy tickets.

Blood drive | Chicago Heights

Heartland Blood Centers will have a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 20 at Prairie State College: 202 S. Halsted Ave. Donors must be at least 17 years old or 16 with written parental permission; weigh at least 110 pounds; be symptom free of cold, flu and allergies; and be in general good health.

FYI: Call (800) 7TO-GIVE.

Concert | Lansing

The Kappelle Choir from Concordia University will perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2505 Indiana Ave. They will perform works in celebration of the Christian reformation and All Saints Day. An offering will be collected.

FYI: Call (708) 474-7997.

Blood drive | Lansing

Heartland Blood Centers will have a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 30 at Illiana Christian High School, 2261 Indiana Ave. Donors must be at least 17 years old or 16 with written parental permission; weigh at least 110 pounds; be symptom free of cold, flu and allergies; and be in general good health.

FYI: Call (800) 7TO-GIVE.

AARP | Dolton

Dolton AARP 3250 will meet at 1 p.m. Oct. 20 at Dolton Park Recreation Center, 715 Engle St. There will be cake and coffee and bingo will be played.

FYI: Call (708) 862-7886.

Pancake breakfast | Lansing

American Legion Auxiliary Edward Schultz Unit 697 will have its annual pancake breakfast on from 7 to 11 a.m. Nov. 8 at the Post, 18255 Grant St. The breakfast features buttermilk pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, fruit cocktail and syrup, plus choice of coffee, orange juice or milk. The cost is $5 for adults, $3 for ages 3 to 10, and free for those younger than 3. Auxiliary members raise funds to support veterans hospitals, local youth organizations, Children's Miracle Network and other charities. Edward Schultz Unit offers special thanks to the Copper Muggers of Lansing for their continued cooperation in preparing pancakes, and to Boy Scout Troop 276 for serving breakfast.

FYI: Call (708) 895-4871.

MAGICAL LUNCH & SHOW | Hobart

Tickets are available until Oct. 22 for A Magical Holiday presented by Epsilon Zeta Chapter of Kappa, Kappa, Kappa, on Nov. 9 at Avalon Manor, 3550 E. U.S. 30. This annual fundraiser includes a luncheon, style show, cash bar, musical entertainment, Bountiful Baskets raffles, bazaar, silent auction and $500 cash raffle. Fashions will be presented by The Disney Store and The Pink Boutique. Hobart Tri Kappa will present two $1,500 Continuing Education Scholarships to students returning to their education. Guest speaker will be Supreme Court Justice Brent Dickson, a previous Tri Kappa scholarship recipient. Gift baskets, drink specials and raffle tickets will also be available in support of Hobart Tri Kappa City Wide Giving Tree. Tickets are $30.

FYI: Contact Michelle Higel at (219) 947-3144 or mhigel1@yahoo.com or Angela Barrasas at (219) 942-5346 or gooner1751@yahoo.com or any Epsilon Zeta member.

Historical society | Highland

The Highland Historical Society will host actor Terry Lynch at 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Lincoln Center, 2450 Lincoln St. The program titled Burnham's Chicago is a historical portrayal of Daniel Burnham telling the story and introducing the people and events that shaped the Windy City. It's a free program, and the public is welcome.

FYI: Call (219) 922-1047.

Voting workshop | Munster

The Illiana Collie Fanciers will present a voting workshop at its monthly meeting at 8 p.m. Oct. 24 at Munster Town Hall, 1005 Ridge Road. Judith Reynolds, professional registered Parliamentarian, will demonstrate several voting methods, including majority, plurality, and preferential voting. The presentation will be relevant to many civic and nonprofit organizations. The meeting and workshop are free and open to the public.

FYI: Call (708) 799-6851.

Military support | Griffith

A new military support group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at First Christian Church, 202 W. Pine St. It's for those with family members in the military. The group will start preparing Christmas care packages, which need to be mailed out by the end of October.

FYI: Call (219) 924-6840.

Bus trip | Griffith

GFWC Ridgeland Federated Woman's Club will have its annual Long Grove bus trip leaving at 8 a.m. Nov. 15 from United Methodist Church, 45th and Cline avenues. Shop for the day and return at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $40, which includes a goodie bag. Make checks payable to GFWC Ridgeland Federated Woman's Club and mail payment to GFWC, 434 Deerpath Drive, W, Schererville, IN 46375.

FYI: Call (219) 865-8738.

Indoor flea market | Highland

Highland Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a flea market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, now through Nov. 22, at Lincoln Center Fieldhouse. Cost for vendors is $30 per day for a 10-by-10 space.

FYI: Call (219) 838-0114.

Mayor's Night Out | Hammond

Meet Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. during Mayor's Night Out from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 23 in the community room at Ophelia Steen Family and Health Services Center, 5927 Columbia Ave. The mayor and several department heads will answer questions in an open forum and will also be available to discuss issues and concerns one-on-one.

FYI: Call (219) 853-6301.