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* E-mail: jeanette.lach@nwi.com.

* Fax: (219) 933-3249.

* Address: 601 W. 45th Ave., Munster, IN 46321.

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TODAY

PUC HOMECOMING | Hammond

Purdue University Calumet alumni are invited to celebrate homecoming today with an alumni reception, campus tours and a basketball double-header. A free reception for all alumni and their families will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Calumet Conference Center at the far south end of campus, accessible south of 173rd Street. Hors d'oeuvres and an open bar will be provided. Additionally, campus bus tours are scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. Purdue Calumet's women's and men's basketball teams will be in action -the women's team hosting Spring Arbor (Mich.) University at 2 p.m., followed at 4 p.m. by the Purdue Calumet men's game vs. rival Indiana University Northwest. During half-time of the men's game, Purdue Calumet 1988 alumna Dori Downing will receive the Purdue Alumni Calumet Bob Hayes Athletic Alumni Award. Additionally, members of the Purdue Calumet Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2009-10 will be introduced: Bob Hayes (coach, athletic director, faculty member and statistician,1952-89), Ed Blackmon (men's basketball, 1981-83), Lee Ann DeYoung (women's basketball, 1984-88), Larry Liddle (men's basketball coach, 1981-2000) and Rod Weingart (soccer & baseball, 1969-72). RSVP.

FYI: RSVP by e-mail to PAC@calumet.purdue.edu or phone (219) 989-2308.

ENERGY FAIR | Gary

A free Lake Area Energy Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Calumet Township Trustee's multipurpose center, 1900 W. 41st St. Learn how to weatherize a home and conserve energy this winter, obtain information on energy assistance programs and learn how to understand a utility bill and payment options. Free high-efficiency light bulbs, drawings for gift cards and other prizes and children's activities.

FYI: Call (219) 886-5209 or (219) 886-5263.

KIDS' WORKSHOP | Hobart

Home Depot's Kids' Workshop project for November is Build A Trivet, and children can participate from 9 a.m. to noon today at the Southlake Home Depot, 2851 E. U.S. 30.

FYI: Call (219) 942-2136.

VETERANS SERVICE | Leroy

Presented by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Committee and hosted by the Lake County Parks Department, a Veteran's Recognition Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Stoney Run County Park, 142nd & Union Street. Speakers include Andrew Dykstra, winner of the American Legion National Oratory Award, and Fred Langley from Kouts American Legion Post 301. Coordinating the service will be Marty Dzieglowicz, past First District commander and current Northern vice commander of the American Legion. A gun salute will be given by members of American Legion Post 261 in Cedar Lake, who have been participating in the service since 1974.

FYI: Call (219) 769-PARK.

MEDICAL REUNION | Merrillville

A reunion for St. Mary Medical Center - Gary employees will be held today at Yesteryear's, 2193 W. 84th Place. Former employees and their guests are invited to this festive affair for fun, food and fellowship. Reservations are $35 per person.

FYI: Call Pat McGhee at (219) 977-9394.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR | Crown Point

St. Anthony Medical Center Auxiliary will host a Christmas in the Country Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Marian Education Center, on the hospital campus at 1201 S. Main St. The event will showcase crafts, stockings, seasonal arrangements, snowmen, angels, wreaths, baby items, homemade baked goods and more.

FYI: Call (219) 757-6347.

HEALTH SCREENINGS | Merrillville

Methodist Hospitals is offering free health screenings including blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, body fat analysis, bone density, oximetry and PSA screening from 9 a.m. to noon today at the Hellenic Cultural Center, 8000 Madison St. In addition to the free screenings, many of the hospital services will be represented by health care professionals with free literature and giveaways. Participants will have the opportunity to speak to a physician about their screening results or health questions. Participating physicians include Jeffery Flagg, MD, plastic surgeon; Melissa Mahoney, MD, OB/GYN; Michael McGee, MD, chief medical director of Emergency Services; Joi Bradshaw, MD, OB/GYN; Omar Shamsi, MD, bariatric physician medical nutritionist; and Debbie Equihua, BSN, CNM, MS, certified nurse midwife. Free back massages and raffles will be included.

FYI: Call (219) 886-4474.

BOILER BLOOD DRIVE | Hobart

Purdue Alumni Club is partnering with Indiana Blood Center to host a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today in the bloodmobile parked at Buffalo Wild Wings, 2500 Southlake Mall Road. Each donor will receive a coupon for six free buffalo wings plus other Purdue gifts. Boilermaker fans are invited to donate blood, have lunch and cheer on their football team at the restaurant.

FYI: Visit www.indianablood.org or call (765) 446-4216.

SAMS MEET| Lowell

SAMS Indiana Travelers Chapter 96 of the Good SAM RV Club, welcomes all RV'ers to its non-camping lunch and meeting get-together at 1 p.m. today at Flying "J" Cookery, just east of the Interstate 65 and Ind. 2 interchange. Winterizing Your RV will be the discussion topic.

FYI: Contact Al or Nancy Mills at (219) 844-8727 or n.millsgsc@hotmail.com.

DRIVE CANCELLED | Merrillville

The American Red Cross blood drive scheduled for today at the American Red Cross Merrillville Donor Center has been cancelled. However, the American Red Cross Donor Center, located at 791 E. 83rd Ave. in Merrillville will be open on from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 28.

FYI: Call (800) GIVE-LIFE to schedule a blood donation.

FREE SHRED DAY | Schererville

Advance Financial Federal Credit Union has scheduled a combination free Shred Day/Food Drive on from 10 a.m. to noon today at the main branch, 31 W. U.S. 30. The event aims at helping people protect themselves from identity thieves while getting into the holiday spirit by donating canned food items to the credit union's Annual Food Drive For The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, continuing through Nov. 14. Provided by SECURE Eco-Shred, the shredding is free and open to all area residents. Bring up to two banker's-size boxes of unwanted personal documents for shredding.

FYI: Call (73) 342-9900.