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TODAY
PERFORMANCE | Munster
"Noises Off" will run from Feb. 18 through March 21 at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road. Performances are at 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays. Also, for each show in the 2010 season, there will be one specific Tuesday performance at 10 a.m.
Individual ticket prices range from $20 to $40, based on the performance date and time, seat location and are currently available for purchase. To purchase season or individual tickets call the box office at (219) 836-3255 or Tickets.com at (800) 511-1552. Group discounts, available for groups of 11 or more, and gift certificates are also available by calling the box office. For more information on Theatre at the Center, visit TheatreAtTheCenter.com.
SATURDAY
CABO WABO NIGHT | Lansing
The Lansing Knight of Columbus Columbian Club will hold a "Cabo Wabo Night" from 6 p.m. to midnight Feb. 20 at the Lansing K of C Hall, 178th Street and Lorenz Avenue, one block west of Burnham Avenue. Cost is
$10 per person and includes an all-you-can-eat taco bar served by Ace Catering from 6 to 9:30 p.m. DJ Rick Titus & Woody will entertain from 6 to 8 p.m. followed by live music with the rock, rhythm and blues band "Lake Effect" from 8 p.m. to midnight. Must be 21 to enter. Cash bar, dancing, raffles and more.
Tickets limited. Reservations requested.
FYI: (708) 895-7720.
PUBLIC TECHNOLOGY FORUM | Lansing
The Lansing Public Library is drafting a three-year technology plan and the public is invited to attend a forum from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 20 in the community room to share their opinions on the technology needs of the community. If unable to attend, submit written concerns at the circulation desk or e-mail feedback@lansing.lib.il.us. Please indicate the message is for the technology plan. Register at adult services desk for the forum.
FYI: (708) 474-2447.
PRO WRESTLING | Chicago
Windy City Pro Wrestling, an American regional professional wrestling promotion based in Chicago, is coming to the St. Florian School gymnasium, 131st Street and Houston Avenue in Hegewisch. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20 and show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for front row ringside, $10 ringside/floor and $7 for bleachers. Tickets are available at the school office.
FYI: Call (773) 646-2868.
AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY | Gary
The Gary Public Library's 40th annual African-American History Month program takes place at 3 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Genesis Convention Center, Fifth Avenue and Broadway. Special guest speaker will be author/poet, Sapphire. Sapphire is the author of the New York Times best-seller "Push," which was adapted to the big screen in 2009 as the film "Precious," produced by Oprah Winfrey and Lee Daniels. The program is free and seating is limited, no tickets or reservations needed. A book signing will be held immediately following the program.
FYI: (219) 886-2484, ext. 305.
WOMEN'S CONFERENCE | Highland
The Indiana League of United Latin American Citizens, or LULAC, will host its second annual Women's Conference from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 6 at the Wicker Memorial Park Social Center, Ridge Road and Indianapolis Boulevard. The "Women Promoting Strong Healthy Communities" conference will focus on educating women on various issues regarding health, nutrition, finance and leadership. Aunt Martha's mobile health unit will be onsite offering free screenings: glucose, breast cancer, blood pressure, dental and physical exams. Cost for attending the conference is $10 for LULAC members and $15 for non-LULAC members; includes a continental breakfast and luncheon, workshops and exhibit booths. Deadline for registration is Feb. 20. For more information, contact Alicia Rios at 219-662-3966 or via e-mail: orios8@aol.com.
UNIVERSITY WOMEN MEET | Schererville
The American Association of University Women, Calumet Area Branch, will meet at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 20 at the St. John Township Community Center, 1515 U.S. 30. The speaker will be Angelina Williams, the executive director of the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana. Prospective members are welcome to attend.
FYI: Call (219) 865-2413.
SUNDAY
NURSES HONORED | Munster
All are welcome to celebrate a special service of thanksgiving to honor nurses at 10:15 a.m. Feb. 21 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1101 Park Drive. The church is honoring nurses since few, if any, have not been touched by the selfless dedication and compassion of these unsung heroes.
FYI: Call (219) 838-3803.
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETS | Park Forest
The Illiana Jewish Genealogical Society meets at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 21 in the library at Congregation Am Echad, 160 Westwood Drive. Remembering the 1940s is the theme for the program and attendees are invited to bring a maximum of three photos and/or artifacts from the '40s to recall the decade. Nonmembers are asked for a $2 donation. Annual family memberships are $20.
FYI: Visit http://ijgs.home.comcast.net.
FLEA MARKET | Whiting
The Whiting/Robertsdale Chamber of Commerce and the city of Whiting present Super Sunday Flea 4 All from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Whiting Community Center, 1938 Clark St. The event will feature arts and crafts, city merchants, resident garage sales, food and kids games. The Community Center will also have bowling for a low fee. Admission is free.
FYI: Call the Chamber of Commerce at (219) 659-0292.
BABY SHOWER | Hammond
St. John Bosco's Altar and Rosary Society for Birth Choice, which assist unwed mothers, hosts a baby shower from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 21 at St. John Bosco Parish Hall, 7111 Columbia Ave. Refreshments will be served and games will be played. Gift suggestions include disposable diapers, bibs, clothes for newborns to 2-year-olds, receiving blankets, sleepers and monetary donations. Gifts should not be wrapped. RSVP requested.
FYI: Contact Marcy at (219) 932-2010, Leona at (219) 844-9212 or Jerry at (219) 845-4887.
MONDAY
ART LEAGUE MEETS | Hammond
The LACARE Art League will meet at 1 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Howard Branch Library, 7147 Grand Ave. The featured demonstrator will be Tom Torluemke, who works in a variety of media, including mural painting, watercolor and sculpture. Torluemke will be providing "an inspirational talk on creativity" and display some of his art works. His web page is www.tomtorluemke.com. LACARE Art League is open to artists and all interested in art and welcomes visitors to their meetings. Refreshments are served and there is usually a raffle of the demonstrator's work.
FYI: Call Ann Noldin at (219) 864-0593 for more information.
TUESDAY
LADIES NIGHT | Chicago
Advocate Trinity Hospital, in conjunction with Power Circle Congregation, will host a Go Red event to support the fight against women's heart disease. The event is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 23 at Power Circle Center, 9350 S. South Chicago Ave. Participants will enjoy inspirational messages, chair massages, facials, nutritional consultations, raffle prizes and dinner. Dr. Claudia Johnson, a Trinity physician who specializes in internal medicine, will be the guest speaker. All registered guest will receive a complimentary gift bag. Attendees are encouraged to wear red.
FYI: To register call (800) 3-ADVOCATE.
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FUNDRAISER | Chicago area, Northwest Indiana
In celebration of National Pancake Day, IHOP restaurants nationwide will offer each guest a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Feb. 23 and patrons are invited to make a donation to the Children's Miracle Network. Donations made at IHOPs in the Chicago area will benefit the Children's Miracle Network program at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
WEDNESDAY
WOMEN'S LUNCHEON | Schererville
The Illiana Women's Division of The Bible League invites women to The Bible League women's luncheon at 11:30 a.m. March 10 or March 11 at Teibel's Restaurant, at the southeast corner of U.S. 30 and U.S. 41. Featured guests are Joyce Rodenhouse Schulting and soloist Sarah Van Drunen.
FYI: Contact Patti at (708) 339-6587 or Barb at (219) 865-3001 for reservations by Feb. 24.
FEB. 26
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. Feb. 26 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.
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 Feb. 26.
FYI: Contact Stacy at (219) 397-3734 or Patricia at (219) 397-5250.
MARCH 2
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.
MARCH 4
GLOBE TREKKERS | South Holland
The Globe Trekker travelers will visit the sites and culture of Northern Australia at 1:30 p.m. March 4 at the South Holland Public Library, 16250 Wausau Ave. No registration is necessary.
FYI: Call (708) 331-5262.
PLAY SCHOOL PROGRAM | Steger
The advanced child development class at Bloom Trail High School in Steger is offering a play school program for 3- to 5-year-old children who are not in kindergarten. The Thursday morning classes will begin March 4 and continue until May 13. Sessions will start at 9:15 a.m. and conclude at 10:50 a.m. at Bloom Trail, Sauk Trail and Cottage Grove Avenue. A wide variety of activities are planned for each class session and a nutritious snack will be served. The enrollment fee is $10 for the nine-week program. Registration and/or additional information is available by contacting Pam Muehring at (708) 758-7000, ext. 3142.
RESEARCHING FAMILY HISTORY | Hazel Crest
The South Suburban Genealogical & Historical Society will hold classes on family history - using Internet resources from 7 to 9 p.m. March 4 through March 25 at their library, 3000 W. 170th Place. The cost of the four sessions is $45 for members and $55 for nonmembers. Classes will be half lecture, half interactive online research. Computers provided. The first sessions is on the basics, the second sessions is on searching and finding; the third is on general genealogy and the final class is on finding help. Classes are limited. Registration required. General membership meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month, except December and January, at the Society's headquarters, 3000 W. 170th Place in the Municipal Center building, which is located between Dixie Highway and Kedzie Avenue, and a half-mile north of 175th Street via California Avenue.
FYI: Call (708) 798-0174 or e-mail cmarranlett@comcast.net or call (815) 475-6041 or e-mail koellings@yahoo.com. For additional information call (708) 335-3340 or visit their Web site at
MARCH 5
PORTFOLIO WORKSHOP | University Park
The College of Arts and Sciences at Governors State University will hold a prior learning portfolio workshop from 10 a.m. to noon March 6. Attendees will learn how to develop a portfolio of prior learning to apply toward a bachelor of arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. The two-hour session includes an explanation of the portfolio submission process. The cost of the workshop is $50, which includes materials. Prospective interdisciplinary studies students may complete a prior learning portfolio to demonstrate how experiential learning compares to college-level coursework. Based on a review of the submitted materials, equivalent college credit may be awarded.
FYI: For more information or to register, call (708) 534-4092 or e-mail sidl@govst.edu.
IRISH MUSIC | Lansing
The Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave., presents a concert of Irish music by Dyed in the Wool, a popular Beverly neighborhood band. The band blends American and Celtic folk traditions in its music. Concert is at 6:30 p.m. March 5.
FYI: Call (708) 474-2447.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER | South Holland
The United Presbyterian Church of South Holland, 16440 S. Cottage Grove Ave., will hold a service in honor of the World Day of Prayer from 1 to 2 p.m. March 5. The service will include speakers from several denominations.
FYI: Call (708) 333-0921.
KNITTING, CROCHET CIRCLE | Lansing
The Purls of Wisdom knitting and crochet circle will meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon March 5 and March 19 and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 10 and March 24 at the lower level community room at the Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave. Registration requested at the adult services desk or by phoning. Participants must bring their own knitting and crochet supplies
FYI: Call (708) 474-2447, ext. 122.
