HOLIDAY CLOSING | Jasper County
The Jasper County Public Libraries in Rensselaer, DeMotte and Wheatfield will be closed July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. All three sites will resume regular hours July 5.
FYI: Call (219) 866-5881.
MASTER GARDENERS | Crown Point
Training to become a Lake County Master Gardener volunteer will be offered on Thursdays for 13 consecutive weeks starting Sept. 4. Classes will be held either from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. or 6 to 9 p.m. (to be determined later) in the meeting room at the new Extension Service Office, 880 E. 99th Court, Suite A. This noncredit course, offers intensified training on a broad range of gardening topics. Once training and certification have been completed, there will be many opportunities to participate in Master Gardener activities. Those passing the final exam are required to donate 35 hours of their time to Purdue Cooperative Extension Service sponsored activities. Upon completion of the volunteer requirement, participants will be certified as Master Gardeners by Purdue University and will be eligible for continued membership in the Purdue Master Gardener Program. Fee is $200, with $100 refunded after passage of the final exam and completion of the volunteer time. Download an application
from http://www.ces.purdue.edu/Lake/mg.htm or call. Completed applications must be submitted to by July 11.
FYI: Call (219) 755-3240.
BOOKreMARKS | Lake County
The featured book for July for readers participating in the online book discussion hosted by the Lake County Public Library is "Rules of the Road" by Joan Bauer, a popular young adult author. It is the story of 16-year-old Jenna, who learns much more than the rules of the road as she drives her crusty, elderly employer from Chicago to Dallas. To join the discussion, e-mail remarks@lakeco.lib.in.us.
FYI: Visit www.lakeco.lib.in.us/remarks.htm for more information.
SCRAP BOOKING | Cedar Lake
Beginning and experienced scrap bookers are welcome at a class at 6:30 p.m. July 7 at the Lake County Public Library's Cedar Lake branch, 10010 W. 133rd Ave. Consultant Danielle Benich will provide the supplies, and participants should bring photos to create a two-page spread. There is an $5 fee for materials, due at the time of the class. Refreshments will be served.
FYI: Call (219) 374-7121.
MOVIE TIME | Calumet Twp.
After a 10-year-old boy floods an ant colony with his water gun, he's magically shrunken to insect size during a film shown at 2 p.m. July 2 at the Lake County Public Library's 41st Avenue branch, 3491 W. 41st Ave. The film features the voices of Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts and Nicholas Cage. Enjoy popcorn and a story along with this film for children of any age. Register in advance.
FYI: Call (219) 980-5180.
GOLF TIPS | Cedar Lake
Free tips from the pro will be offered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 7 through 9, July 21 through 23, Aug. 4 through 6, Aug. 18 through 20 and Sept. 8 through 10, at the Lake County Parks and Recreation Department's Cedar Creek Golf Center, 10483 W. 109th Ave. Have lunch in the pro shop, buy a bucket of golf balls and head to the driving range for free tips from instructor Tom Zimmerman.
FYI: Call (219) 365-2902.
FLORAL DESIGN | Lowell
Learn "The ABC's of Floral Design" in an evening seminar at 6 p.m. July 9 at Gardens of the Prairie, 3242 W. 169th Ave. Fee is $10.
FYI: Call (219) 690-0911.
BOOK DISCUSSION | Wheatfield
"Bee Season" by Myla Goldberg is the chosen selection for the Book Discussion at 7 p.m. July 8 at the Wheatfield Library, 350 S. Bierma St. When an ordinary 9-year-old girl living with an extraordinarily eccentric family becomes a candidate for the National Spelling Bee, her family situation changes, secrets are revealed and her family unit nearly unravels. Visit or call to reserve a copy. Refreshments will be served.
FYI: Call (219) 956-3774.
POLITICAL ACTIVISM | Chesterton
The Democratic Alliance of Northwest Indiana will hold a discussion on ways to exert influence in the November elections at 7 p.m. July 9 at the Westchester Service Center, 100 W. Indiana Ave. Cyrus Garrett, deputy registration organizer for politics in Porter and Lake counties. Garrett is with the Obama campaign.
FYI: Call (219) 836-1851 or e-mail karen8212@netzero.net.
LATIN GROUPS | East Chicago
Puerto Rican Parade and Cultural Organization of Northwest Indiana seeks Latin musical groups and dance groups interested in performing at the organization's festival July 19-20 at Tod Park. Submit group information with a CD or video to P.O. Box 3029, East Chicago, IN 46312.
FYI: Call (219) 397-1217.
GOLF OUTING | Lansing
Lansing Lions Club will host a golf outing starting at noon July 12 at Lansing Country Club. The fee is $75 per golfer and includes golf, cart, food and drinks on the course from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sponsorships are available at $100 per hole. This event is replacing the club's annual steak fry.
FYI: Call (708) 895-3755 or Jim Mayerak at (708) 474-5880 or Bob Piekarski at (708) 417-8536.
