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E-mail: jpallay@nwitimes.com.
Fax: (219) 933-3249.
Address: 601 45th Ave., Munster, IN 46321.
Questions? Call (219) 937-5741.
Open house | Lansing
Luther East High School, 2750 E. Glenwood-Lansing Road, will have an open house at 2 p.m. today.
FYI: Call (708) 895-8441.
Columbian Ladies | Lansing
The Columbian Ladies of Lansing 3540 will meet at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 178th and Lorenz for a short business meeting
and then a Nite at the Movies with treats, popcorn and pop. Membership dues are now being accepted. The Thanksgiving Delights meeting is rescheduled for 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17.
FYI: Call (708) 895-6412.
Haunted History | Thornton
The public can attend Haunted History at 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Thornton Historical Society Museum, 114 Hunter St. Everyone is welcome to attend this presentation by HFK Productions. Those who are interested in eerie, unexplainable and weird happenings of the
past should attend this program, which will begin after a short business meeting of the historical society.
FYI: Call (708) 877-6569.
Concert | Chicago Heights
The Prairie State College Pulse Jazz Choir and Jazz Pioneers Combo will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 in the Barnes and Noble Reading Room, on the college's main campus, 202 S. Halsted St.
FYI: Call (708) 709-3500.
Artists' month | Chicago
Throughout the month the Southeast Chicago Historical Society Museum, 9801 S. Avenue G, in the Calumet Park Field House, will feature an exhibit of the work of local artists and photographers. Come and see what local artists and photographers have done using the Calumet Region as their subject. Works by Joseph Mulac, Rod Sellers, Gloria Novak and 100th Street muralist Noel Morales will be displayed. The regular hours of the museum are 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursdays.
FYI: Visit http://www.neiu.edu/~reseller/.
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.
Cafe Fest | South Holland
Bobbie Saltzman and the South Suburban College Playhouse will host the fifth annual week-long Open Mic event from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 3 to 6 in the college's cafeteria at 15800 State St. Songs, poetry, dramatic readings are just some of what can be seen during the Fest. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to perform and there is no charge for admission.
FYI: Call (708) 596-2000.
Spooky tales | Lansing
Grant Fitch, a professional storyteller, will share spooky tales at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27 during the meeting of the Lansing Historical Society in the Community Room at Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave. The event is open to the public and costs $5 for nonmembers.
FYI: Call (708) 474-6160.
Party | Homewood
A Halloween Party for adults ages 55 and older will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Irwin Community Center, 18120 Highland Ave. Participants will enjoy a Halloween lunch and an afternoon of hauntingly good entertainment provided by The Alva Trio. Fee is $6.50 for residents and $9.75 for nonresidents. Register and pay by 5 p.m. Oct. 27.
FYI: Call (708) 957-PARK or visit hfparks.com.
Halloween Bingo | Calumet City
Halloween Bingo is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at Calumet City Public Library, 660 Manistee Ave. It's for ages 6 and older. Register.
FYI: Call (708) 862-6220.
Swimnastics | Hammond
The Hammond Area YMCA is now holding open registration for the November session of Swimnastics, a low impact aerobics class in shallow water, ideal for people of all ages including seniors and pregnant women. Swimnastic classes promote strength, increased mobility and flexibility, improved circulation and relaxation without the impact of land aerobics. Classes are free to members and cost $40 for a two-day a week period or $60 for a three-day week period for nonmembers. Hammond Area YMCA is at 7322 Southeastern Ave.
FYI: Call (219) 845-1507 or visit www.HammondAreaYMCA.org.
Concert | Highland
The Highland Community Concert Band will present its fall concert at 3 p.m. today at the Lincoln Center, 2450 Lincoln St. The free concert will feature band classics and Halloween music. Concerts are sponsored by Highland Parks & Recreation.
FYI: Call (219) 838-0114.
Interior design | Munster
Award winning designers, JoAnn Collins of Montage Interiors and Phylis Mamula of Designtech, are collaborating on the Rainbow Project, a free interior design seminar for flood survivors. The seminar, Where to go from here ... creating the home or office you desire, will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 1 at Ridge United Methodist Church, 8607 Columbia Ave. Participants are encouraged to bring project questions and photos for discussion. Attendees will receive free design tips. Registration is required by Oct. 27.
FYI: Call (219) 947-3947 or (219) 932-2000.
Blood drive | Hammond
The National Honor Society of Bishop Noll Institute with the Heartland Blood Centers is sponsoring a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at the school. Parents, relatives, alumni and neighbors are encouraged to donate along with students. No parental permission is required for students who are 17 years or older. Minors must have a signed parental permission slip which includes the parent's daytime or cell phone number. A photo ID is required for all donors. Walk-ins are accepted but must report to the main office.
FYI: Appointments may be scheduled by calling (219) 932-9058.
DIABETES AWARENESS | Gary
Northwest Indiana Health Disparity Initiative-Region I, along with The Office of Minority
Health, Indiana State Department of Health and the Statewide Minority Diabetes Alliance, will host a diabetes awareness conference entitled Too Sweet for Your Own Good from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Genesis Conference Center, One Genesis Plaza. The conference will feature regional physicians, clinicians and educators providing state-of-the-art information on disparities in treatment, living with and preventing diabetes. Conference admission and lunch is free to all attendees. Registration is required.
FYI: Call the Community Healthcare System Call Center at (866) 836-3477 or The Methodist Hospitals at (888) 909-3627.
Bonanza | Hammond
Find bargains and treasures at Hammond's Garage Sale Bonanza at 10 a.m. Nov. 1 at the Jean Shepherd Center, 3031 Mahoney Drive. The sale ends at 3 p.m. Booth space is available.
FYI: Call (219) 554-0155.
Parade | Hammond
Businesses and organizations are invited to make plans to participate in the Hammond Holiday Parade, to be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 6 in the Woodmar neighborhood.
FYI: Call (219) 853-6378 or download a participation form at www.gohammond.com.
Fall Frolic | Hammond
Registration is under way for the Purdue University Calumet Fitness Center's annual Fall Frolic 4-Mile Run/1.5-Mile Walk, taking place at 9 a.m. Nov. 6.
Part of the Gold Cup race series, the race features a course through neighborhood streets adjacent to Purdue Calumet's Hammond campus that is flat, fast and TAC certified.
FYI: A downloadable application is available at http://www.pucraces.com/FFentryform2008.pdf.
Movie night | Whiting
Halloween Movie Night will be at noon Oct. 30 at Whiting Public Library, 1735 Oliver St. The library will show "Goonies" at noon for children in fourth and fifth grades and a Harry Potter movie for kids 13 and older.
FYI: Call (219)659-0269.
CORONARY HEALTH | St. John
Community Hospital offers a coronary health appraisal from 8 to 11 a.m. Oct. 30 at Community Hospital's Outpatient Center at 9660 Wicker Ave. This screening helps to determine the risk for heart disease and other related conditions. The screening includes cholesterol and blood sugar testing, blood pressure, Metabolic Syndrome assessment and heart health profile. A 14-hour fast is required.
The fee is $30.
FYI: Call (219) 836-3477 to register.
