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• E-mail: jpallay@nwitimes.com.

• Fax: (219) 933-3249.

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

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Quilting special | South Holland

Redeemer Lutheran Church, 651 E. 166 St., will host a special presentation at 7 p.m. Nov. 18. Discuss "The Brave Journey of an Orphan Train Rider" by Amy Zemke. The heartwarming story tells of her grandmother using a series of quilts.

E-mail: quilting@heritagequilts.org http://www.heritagequilts.org.

Turkey bookmark | Calumet City

Ages 6 and older can make a turkey bookmark from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Nov. 18 at Calumet City Public Library, 660 Manistee Ave. Register.

FYI: (708) 862-6220.

Sears retirees | Glenwood

The Sears "Best" Retiree Group will hold its annual Christmas party at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 24 at Glenwood Oaks Restaurant, 106 Main St.

They will be collecting for their Christmas family. Call for reservations.

FYI: (708) 534-3960 or (219) 947-8147.

Servant's Heart 5K Run/Walk | Lansing

Trinity Lutheran Church will host its fifth annual 5K run/walk to raise awareness, fitness and funds for the Servant's Heart Ministry to the poor in Guatemala. The race begins at 8 a.m. Nov. 18 from the start line at Luther East High School, 2750 Glenwood-Lansing Road. Registration is free. Each runner is asked to raise $20 to donate. Visit the church for a pledge sheet.

FYI: (708) 474-7997.

Items needed | Lansing

Goodwill Industries, 3679 Ridge Road, is seeking donations of household items, clothing, shoes and more to sell at its retail store.

FYI: (708) 474-4102.

Magic Tree House | Crete

The Crete Library's Children's Department will hold a Magic Tree House Party from 4 to 5 p.m. Nov. 19 at the library, 1177 Main St. It's for children kindergarten through sixth grade. The popular "Magic Tree House" book series comes to life with adventures that lead the children to China, Egypt and Japan.

FYI: Register online, in person or by calling (708) 672-8017.

Shopping fair | University Park

The Governors State University Civil Service Senate is sponsoring a Holiday Shopping Fair from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 19 and 20 in the Hall of Governors on the university's main campus. All proceeds from this event are used for the Civil Service Senate Educational Assistance Fund. The event is free and open to the public. Vendors are needed for the fair. Fees are $33 for one table, $53 for two, and $73 for three. The selling of any and all goods suspected of copyright restriction violations are strictly prohibited.

Governors State University is at 1 University Parkway.

FYI: (708) 534-4360.

Crafters needed | Lansing

Crafters are needed for Lansing Christian School's craft bazaar, to be held Dec. 6 at the school, 3660 Randolph St. Applications are due by Nov. 26.

FYI: (708) 895-2407.

Student recital | South Holland

Students of South Suburban College music faculty will perform a variety of classical pieces at 2 p.m. Dec. 2 at Kindig Performing Arts Center, 15800 State St. Admission is free.

FYI: (708) 596-2000.

GOING GREEN | Lowell

Help decorate the farm for Christmas at Going Green for the Holiday, a program from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 22 at Buckley Homestead County Park, 3606 Belshaw Road. Enjoy a cup of hot cider in the upper barn while helping make enchanting green reindeer. Then travel back in time to the pioneer cabin to decorate for Christmas Eve and to the schoolhouse for the Christmas pageant. Help decorate inside and out of the main house with fresh greens. Dress for the cold and bring work gloves. Call to RSVP.

FYI: (219) 769-7275 for reservations.

HOLIDAY READING | Munster

South Shore Arts' 15th Annual Holiday Reading with John Cain will be held Nov. 18 at South Shore Arts, 1040 Ridge Road. Cain will read "A Christmas Story" by Jean Shepard. Doors open at 11 a.m., lunch is at noon and the reading will follow. Tickets are $40 per person, and $35 for members. Last year's event sold out.

FYI: (219) 836-1839, ext. 100.

Single moms | Highland

Outreach to Single Moms will hold its bimonthly meeting at 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at Suburban Bible Church, 3010 41st St. They will be making bows out of recycled magazines and banners to decorate our homes with during this holiday season. Free child care is provided for children 15 and younger. Single moms who care for children 25 and younger are welcome to join.

FYI: (219) 838-1638.

Reunion meeting | East Chicago

East Chicago Washington class of 1979 will have a meeting from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the East Chicago Public Library Main Branch, 2401 E. Columbus Drive. All class members are welcome and committee officers are still needed for the class reunion.

FYI: (219) 397-5870 or (219) 742-8673 or visit ECWOnline.Ning.com.

Herb society | Crown Point

The Lake County Herb Society will meet at 1 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Lake County Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, 880 E. 99th Court, Suite A. Master Gardener Eileen Georgijewski will present a program on herbal crafts. The public is welcome.

FYI: (219) 755-3240 or visit www.ces.purdue.edu.

Snowflake bazaar | Dyer, Hammond

St. Margaret Mercy Hospital's annual Snowflake Bazaar will be celebrated Nov. 19 at the Dyer campus, U.S. 30, and Nov. 21 at the Hammond campus, 5454 Hohman Ave. There will be a raffle, bake sale, basket and Christmas wreath auction and purses being sold. All funds will be used for the Catherine McAuley Clinic, which provides health care to children and adults without medical insurance or government assistance.

FYI: (219) 932-2300 or (219) 865-2141.

GOBBLER CLASSIC | Dyer

For the past several years, Faith Church has hosted the Gobbler Classic 5K Fun Run/Walk at 7 a.m. Thanksgiving morning to promote healthy bodies, healthy families, and a healthy community. Everyone is invited to participate in this year's Gobbler Classic 5K at 7 a.m. Nov. 27 at Faith Church, 100 81st Ave. Whether running for a trophy or just walking for fun, the first 200 registrants are guaranteed a T-shirt, but everyone is invited to enjoy the goodies at the hospitality tent. The $15 registration fee (before Nov. 23) will be donated to the St. John Township Food Pantry to support disadvantaged families. Late registration fee is $25. The registration form is available at www.faithchurchonline.org

FYI: (219) 864-0300.