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To get listed in the calendar, contact community coordinator Jennifer Pallay.
E-mail: jpallay@nwitimes.com.
Fax: (219) 933-3249.
Address: 601 45th Ave., Munster, IN 46321.
Questions? Call (219) 937-5741.
Writer's group | Lansing
The Writer's Special Interest Group will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 18 in the Community Room at Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave. For experienced writers and beginners, the Writer's Group can offer support and advice. Share and receive constructive criticism at monthly meetings. Special guest speakers will be announced. The group is for ages 18 and older.
FYI: Call (708) 474-2447, ext. 122.
Craft show | Chicago Heights
A craft show and vendor is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18 at Chicago Heights Moose 828, 2911 E. Sauk Trail Ave. There will be a bake sale and food also.
FYI: Call (708) 757-7311.
Club meets | Lansing
Lansing Junior Womans Club is holding an open house for women interesting in learning more about the club and its activities. It's at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at Beggar's Pizza on Ridge Road. New members are always welcome. The nonprofit organization supports charities within the community and nationwide. RSVP.
FYI: Call (708) 474-8945.
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.
Royal breakfast | Calumet City
Little princes and princesses ages 3 to 8 will feel like royalty at the Calumet Memorial Park District's Royal Breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 8. Participants will make their own craft crowns and will dine on French toast with sausage. Dressing up is optional, but encouraged. Registration is required. The fee is $10 per participant. Registration is now being taken at Memorial Park, 612 Wentworth Ave.
FYI: Call (708) 862-6443.
Thorn Creek | Park Forest
Healthy Families Hike will take place from 10:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 19 at Thorn Creek Woods, 247 Monee Road. Meander down the trails and observe the changing colors throughout the woodland. This program is free and open to all ages. Register.
FYI: Call (708) 747-6320.
Flu shots | Calumet City
Senior flu shots are available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 20 at Thornton Township Senior Center, 1420 Huntington Drive. Shots are free for those with Medicare Part B. It's $22 for those with an HMO. Shots will be administered to those 65 and older and to those who are chronically ill. No pneumonia shots will be given this year.
FYI: Call (708) 596-6040, ext. 3170.
Park rededication | Flossmoor
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District invites area residents to a rededication of Pinehurst Park, 1501 Tina Lane. The rededication, which will highlight the recent updates to the park, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 21. A special presentation will be made regarding park safety, including a visit from Seemore the Eagle, the park district's park mascot. In case of rain, the rededication will be moved indoors to the Goldberg Center, 3301 Flossmoor Road, Flossmoor.
FYI: Call (708) 957-0300.
Piano | South Holland
Join pianist Victoria Lowczyk for an informative and entertaining hour sponsored by the SSC Music Department. It's at noon Nov. 7 at Kindig Performing Arts Center, 15800 State St. Admission is free.
FYI: Call (708) 596-2000.
Meet and greet | Griffith
East Chicago Washington High School class of 1966 is celebrating with its annual meet and greet at 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at Bridges Sports Bar, 121 N. Griffith Blvd. Price is $25 at the door and includes appetizers, pop and three alcoholic drinks.
FYI: E-mail nora.fodness@comcast.net.
Fundraiser | Hammond
The Towle Theater will host a fundraiser, 24 Hours of Towle, which will have 24 hours of continuous programming. The fundraiser will start at 8 p.m. Oct. 17 and end at 8 p.m. Oct. 18. The theater is at 5205 Hohman Ave. Some of the scheduled events are Valerie Webdell on piano, Taylor Garrison acoustic guitar/vocal set, vocals by DJ Halicky, corn-hole bean bag tourney, kid's monologue presentations, dance performance with Amanda Touhy, more music, bingo, trivia games, Red Dirt movie presentation, Ship of Fools improv comedy troupe from Purdue University Lafayette and more. All tickets must be paid for in advance and are nonrefundable.
FYI: Call (219) 937-8780 to purchase tickets.
Harvest festival | Hammond
St. John Bosco School will have its harvest festival from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 18 at 2131 171st St. There is a pumpkin decorating contest, homemade chili cook-off and Halloween costume contest.
FYI: Call (219) 845-6226.
Flu shots | Highland
Flu shots will be offered by Health Check for $30 from 9 to 11 a.m. today at the First Financial Bank, 2611 Highway Ave. Pneumonia shots will be available for $40.
FYI: Call (219) 972-7353.
Blood drive | Hammond
The American Red Cross Blood Services Indiana-Ohio Region is bringing the bloodmobile to the Jean Shepherd Community Center, 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21. Appointments are not necessary.
FYI: To schedule an appointment in advance, call (800) GIVELIFE. For more information, call (219) 554-0155.
Anniversary | Hammond
The New Community Baptist Church of Hammond will celebrate its 33rd anniversary at 7 p.m. nightly Oct. 21 to 23. There will be revival speakers. The church is at 5461 Calumet Ave.
FYI: Call (219) 931-8407.
Spooky spaghetti | Hammond
Unity Church of Christ, 740 River Drive, will host Spooky Spaghetti Dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 24. Costumes are encouraged. It's $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger. There will also be a silent auction.
FYI: Call (219) 931-5284.
BRATS & BULBS | Gary
Miller Garden Club will hold its annual Bulb Sale from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Marquette Park Aquatorium on the beach. Assorted bulbs for sale will include daffodils, tulips, alliums, crocus, hyacinths, and chionodoxa. There will be a $4 bratwurst lunch available that includes pop and chips. Live music will be performed by 'The Ox Cart Ramblers'. RSVP for the lunch only.
FYI: Call (219) 938-6322.
OPEN HOUSE | Schererville
Indiana Breast Center at Diagnostic Specialties will host an open house from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 19 at 5363 Commerce Blvd. at the corner of U.S. 30 and Burr St. Join Dr. Marylyn Rosencranz and staff for a day of women's breast health education, free food and drinks, support group information and free mini-spa treatments to help promote good health for women.
FYI: Call (219) 769-5000.
