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Friday
FISH FRY | Burnham
A fish fry by Poor Eli takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Paul Price Amvets Post 43, 14032 Torrence Ave. Walleye, lake perch, shrimp, frog legs, Cajun catfish, smelt and chicken on the menu. Upon request Poor Eli's captain platter combo of perch, shrimp, frog legs and scallops available. Dinners include cole slaw, cottage cheese, homemade potato salad, fries, bread and coffee. Dinner prices starting at $7. Carry-outs available.
FYI: Call (708) 862-9540.
DINNER & MUSIC | Munster
Women's Association of Northwest Indiana Symphony Society will host a Musical Menu Midst Dining & Candlelight from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road. Appetizers, cocktails, dinner, wine and dessert along with William Bolcom's "Celestial Dinner for Harp and flute" performed by musicians Kara Bershad and Cynthia Fudala. Tickets, available until Feb. 19, are $100, and all proceeds benefit the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra. Tables to 10 are available.
FYI: Call Tresa Radermacher at (219) 322-3393.
LENTEN FISH FRY AND RAFFLE | Munster
The Holy Name Society of St. Thomas More Catholic Church is hosting a Lenten fish fry
and raffle from 4:30 to 8 p.m. today at the St. Thomas More Social Center, 8435 Calumet Ave. Dinner includes North Atlantic cod with shrimp, french fries, cole slaw, pickled beets, bread, butter, coffee, milk, soft drinks and beer and wine available. Dinner is $8 for adults and $4 for children age 13 and younger. Carry-outs available, tickets sold at the door.
FYI: (219) 836-8610.
CHOIRS SOUGHT |
I Too Sing America Organization of NWI Inc. is looking for choirs to compete in a Midwest gospel choir competition at 7 p.m. May 14 at the Gary Genesis Convention Center. First prize is $1,000; second prize is $500 and third prize is $200. Deadline for all applications is today.
FYI: Contact Stacy at (219) 397-3734 or Patricia at (219) 397-5250.
ROCK FOR RELIEF | Lansing
Rock for Relief, a concert and craft sale to aid the people of Haiti, will begin at 6 tonight at J.J. Kelley's, 2455 Bernice Road. Tickets are $10 at the door. Performances by Lynxwail, Holas, Nomad Planets, Joshua McCormack & The Sin Divine, Midstates & The Choir of Ghosts and Steve Munoz are planned. There will also be a wide variety of hand-crafted items from local artists and crafters for sale. All proceeds from the event will be matched by The University of Chicago Medical Center and donated to the relief efforts in Haiti.
FYI: Contact Jolene at yettadiane1@gmail.com.
Saturday
FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP | Matteson
The Matteson Public Library, 801 S. School Ave., hosts the Illinois Student Assistance Commission in a walkthrough of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 27. Counselors will help guide applicants to fill out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid forms.
FYI: Call (708) 748-4431, ext. 326.
TRAINING CANCELLED | Munster
The upcoming volunteer training scheduled by Hospice of the Calumet Area for Feb. 27 and March 6 has been cancelled. An announcement will be made when the training for new patient companion volunteers is rescheduled.
FYI: Contact Craig Harrell at charrell@hospicecalumet.org or at (219) 922-2732 or (708) 895-8332.
MODULAR TRAIN DISPLAY | Calumet City
The Hi-Rail Modular Train Club hosts a 48-foot by 23-foot exhibit of a modular train layout from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 27 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 28 at Memorial Park, 612 Wentworth Ave. Admission is free.
FYI: Call (708) 474-8414.
SCRAPBOOKING EVENT | Lansing
Lansing Christian School is hosting its first scrapbooking fundraiser event from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 27. For $35, get your scrapbooks and pictures organized while lunch, snacks and supper are served. There are no distractions from home, no dishes, or cleanup to do. Just take all your supplies, photos and creativity and have 12 uninterrupted hours of organizing those favorite memories, while raising money for Lansing Christian School. Share in the creative ideas of others. Reservations required. Goodie bags and door prizes are part of the event.
FYI: Call (708) 474-1700 or Cathy De Young at (708) 474-5265.
WINTER WONDERLAND | Chicago
To combat cabin fever the Chicago Park District-Area 6 will host a winter wonderland for kids from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 27 at Jesse Owens Park, 88th Street and Clyde Avenue. A $7 admission includes carnival games, face painting, arts and crafts, "show me the candy" game and ice cream-eating contest. Concession fees are separate.
FYI: (312) 747-6709.
ARTIST FAIR | Lansing
Gifted by God, an artists and artisans fine arts fair, will be hosted from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 27 by Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2505 Indiana Ave., behind the Walgreens at Ridge Road and Torrence Avenue. This event will showcase the original works of talented artists and artisans from the region and benefit missions supported by the church. Applications are being accepted for vendor table spaces. Visit trinitylutheran-lansingil.org or stop in the church office.
FYI: Call Gene Allen at (708) 474-8260.
POLONIA BUS TRIP | Chicago
Polonica Pilgrimage Society will host a Polonia bus trip to Chicago on March 10. A luxury coach will depart promptly at 8:45 a.m. from Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church, 2949 Willowcreek Road in Portage, and will also pick up passengers at 9:15 a.m. from All Saints Catholic Church, 570 Sibley St., in Hammond. Return times will be approximately 5 p.m. in Hammond and 5:30 p.m. in Portage. Featured will be tours of St. Michael Church in Old Town and Queen of All Saints Basilica, lunch at the Red Apple Restaurant and shopping at Gene’s Sausage Shop & Delicatessen. Cost is $50 and includes lunch. Reservations are limited and are due by Feb. 27. Checks should be made payable to Theresa Child and mailed to St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Attention: Polonica Pilgrimage Society Bus Trip, 411 W. 11th St., Michigan City, IN 46360.
Include all participants’ names and contact phone numbers with each reservation. In the memo section of the check, indicate at which location you will meet the bus.
FYI: Call Dorothy at (219) 947-7037 or Barb at (219) 921-0688.
MODEL TRAIN SHOW | Calumet City
A model train show takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 27 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 28 at Memorial Park, 612 Wentworth Ave. Come enjoy exciting displays of realistic O-Gauge trains and layouts. Admission is free.
FYI: Call (708) 862-6443, or visit calumetmemorialparkdistrict.com.
BLACK HISTORICAL MUSICAL | Gary
In recognition of Black History Month, Louise Lee will sponsor a historical musical production, "Black Music in America - From Motown to 2010," at 6 p.m. Feb. 27 in The Glen Theatre, 20 W. Ridge Road. The production features singers, instrumentalists and dancers. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at Beautiful Things, 3570 Village Court, or at U.S. Cellular, 1021 Broadway, or by calling (219) 883-3907 or (219) 887-2046.
Sunday
OPEN HOUSE | Lansing
Luther East High School, 2750 Glenwood-Lansing Road, hosts an open house for prospective students and their families at 2 p.m. Feb. 28 to visit the school, meet the faculty, and hear about the school's curricular and extra-curricular programs.
FYI: (708) 895-8441.
BIKE THE DRIVE | Chicago
Bike riders can save $5 on a car-free bike ride down Lake Shore Drive if they register for Bike the Drive by Feb. 28. Bike the Drive will be May 30 and sign up is at www.bikethedrive.org. This limited $5 discount applies to any registration package, including the Gold Package - two fantastic bike rides plus an Active Transportation Alliance membership. Find out more at www.bikethedrive.org/gold. Bike the Drive registration includes hours of uninterrupted bicycling, volunteer support, access to rest stops and a post-ride festival. The event benefits the Active Transportation Alliance, Chicagoland's voice for better biking, walking and transit.
Monday
SEDER PROGRAM | OLYMPIA FIELDS
Temple Anshe Sholom, 20820 S. Western, will host a free program at 9:45 a.m. March 7 about the Passover Seder. Participants will learn how to prepare a Seder table, create a Seder plate, cook and taste traditional Passover foods and learn how to lead a Seder. Passover is a Jewish holy day commemorating the Israelites' escape from enslavement in Egypt around the 15th century B.C.E. This program is free and open to the community.
FYI: Call (708) 748-6010 by March 1 to reserve a space.
RETIREES GROUP | Calumet City
The Sears Best Retirees Group will gather at 9 a.m. March 1 at Tom's Restaurant,
894 Burnham Ave. for their monthly breakfast. Bring a friend or a Sears buddy to the meeting.
FYI: (708) 534-3969 or (219) 534-3969.
Tuesday
DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA | Chicago
The Daughters of Isabella Hegewisch Circle 859 will meet at 1 p.m. March 2 at the St. Columba Social Center, 13323 Greenbay Ave in Chicago's' Hegewisch neighborhood. Cake and coffee will be served after the meeting. The next meeting will be April 6.
FYI: Call (773) 646-4690.
TEA AT LIBRARY | Lansing
In celebration of the Lansing Public Library's third annual Senior Month, Library Director Debbie Albrecht invites seniors to the library at 10 a.m. March 2 to provide information about the library, the resources available to research families and Village President Norm Abbott will make a brief visit as well. Refreshments will be served. The library is at 2750 Indiana Ave. Reservations required for this free program.
FYI: Call (708) 474-2447.
NEEDLE ARTISANS | Munster
Needle Artisans of Northwest Indiana, Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America Inc. meet at 7 p.m. March 2 at the Community Park Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, approximately a half mile south of Ridge Road and Calumet Avenue intersection. The topic of the class is canvas scissor case. Participants must be a member of the guild and register to attend any class.
FYI: Contact Elaine Hein at (219) 663-6391 or e-mail ECHein@yahoo.com.
Wednesday
SOUP & SALAD SUPPER | Hammond
St. John Bosco Youth Group offers an all-you-can-eat soup and salad supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays during Lent beginning March 3 and continuing through March at the parish hall, 7111 Columbia Ave. Menu consists of soup, salad, bread and butter, crackers, dessert and beverage. At least three homemade soups will be offered, one will be a nonmeat soup. Price includes all soups and is $7 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. Carry-outs available for $5, which includes one bowl of soup, bread and butter, salad and dessert. A Lenten Mass will be celebrated at 7 p.m. each Wednesday during Lent.
FYI: Call (219) 844-9027.
END-OF-LIFE ISSUES | Munster
Dr. David Casarett, a physician who has cared for hospice patients for 10 years, will discuss his latest book, "Last Acts," at a free public lecture from 2 to 4 p.m. March 9 at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road. The event is sponsored by the Hospice of the Calumet Area, Caring Connections and the National Hospice Foundation. Sale of books will benefit the hospice. To attend contact Chris Dow at (219) 922-2732 or cdow@hospicecalumet.org by March 3.
EMPLOYEE CARE | Munster
Notre Dame Club of Northwest Indiana will host its 2010 Hesburgh Lecture Series at 6:30 p.m. March 3 at the Theater at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road.
This year's topic is "Ten Best Practices in Employee Care" and speaker Dr.
Charles Crowell of the Department of Psychology at the University of Notre Dame will focus on keeping talent as well as motivating and nurturing employees to become high performers. After a one-hour talk, the speaker will entertain questions. Admission is free and open to all. RSVP.
FYI: Call Harry Howisen at (708) 704-2424.
BOOK DISCUSSION | Lansing
Discuss the book "Pomegranate Soup," by Marsha Mehran at 6:30 p.m. March 3 in the upper level conference room at the Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. Registration for this free program required at the Adult Service Desk or by calling (708) 474-2447.
SMILEY SENIORS | Calumet City
The Smiley Seniors will have their monthly meeting at 1:30 p.m. March 3 at the Thornton Senior Center, 1420 Huntington Drive. All seniors are welcome, membership is $5 annually. Cake, coffee, raffles and bingo social.
FYI: (708) 283-2749.
Thursday
MEET THE MAYOR | Lansing
New Hope Church, 3642 Lake St., will host a Meet the Mayor event from 6 to 8 p.m. March 4 in the lower level. Village President Norm Abbott and guests Police Chief Dennis Murrin and Village Trustee Julie Butler will meet with the public. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided.
FYI: Call (708) 474-7717.
