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TODAY
EVENING OF ARTS | Lowell
Zeta Chi chapter of Tri Kappa sorority will host an Evening of the Arts from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Lowell High School, 2051 E. Commercial Ave. Students from all grade levels, elementary through high school will be showcased in musical and art performances and displays, and guests can tour the LHS fine art exhibits. Guest artists will be demonstrating their work, and refreshments will be served. There is no admission fee, but donations will be accepted to benefit the Tri Creek School Corp. art and music programs. There will also be a drawing for donated artwork.
FYI: Call (219) 696-4266.
THURSDAY
COLLEGE/CAREER FAIR | Merrillville
Andrean High School will host a free College/Career Fair from 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 25 at 5959 Broadway. Admission representatives from more than 60 colleges and universities will be available for questions regarding admission topics, financial aid, college application procedures and more. Representatives from more than 25 careers will also be available to talk about their career choices and paths. Open to all area high school students and parents, enter through Door L in the rear of the building.
FYI: Contact Dawn Wojkovich at (219) 887-5281, ext. 228 or guidance@andreanhs.com.
HOUSING SEMINAR | Merrillville
Homeowners who are behind in their mortgage payments, facing a balloon mortgage payment or at risk of foreclosure are invited to attend a housing seminar from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 25 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 26 in Celebrity Ballroom West at The Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, 800 E. U.S. 30. HUD certified foreclosure prevention counselors to provide free counseling. Special accommodations available upon 24-hour in advance request. Free admission, registration not required. Homeowners must bring certain information which is listed on the Web site www.nwialliance.org.FYI: Call (219) 931-9300, Karen Pulliam at (219) 949-1222 or Juan Andrade at (219) 712-5701.
FYI: Call (219) 931-9300, Karen Pulliam at (219) 949-1222 or Juan Andrade at (219) 712-5701.SPRING BINGO | Crown PointCrown Point Lions Club will holds its annual spring ham bingo at 6:30 p.m. March 25 in the 4-H Building at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St. Doors open at 5; food and beverages will be available and door prizes will be awarded. The club will accept donations of used eyeglasses and hearing aids in exchange for one extra bingo card. Tickets are $5 and are available from members, at the door, and at Ron and Son's Auto Repair, 238 S. Main Street. This is a smoke-free event.FYI: Call (219) 663-6152.BUSINESS OPEN HOUSE | ScherervilleSchererville chapter of Business Networking International meets from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Holiday Inn Express, 1773 Fountain Park Drive, just west of U.S. 41 and south of U.S. 30. Guests are welcome to attend.FYI: Call Tony Tucker at (708) 612-6852.BLOWN AWAY | Cedar LakeSchoolage children, kindergarten to grade 6, will enjoy stories, games, and a craft all about windy days at 4:30 p.m. March 25 at the Lake County Public Library's Cedar Lake branch, 10010 W. 133rd Ave. FYI: Call (219) 374-7121.WOMBAT STORIES | MerrillvilleAnimal lovers in kindergarten through grade 5, and their families, will hear stories and book excerpts, make a craft, and have a snack as they learn most everything they could want to know about the wombat and other unusual animals at 6 p.m. March 25 at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. U.S. 30. Register online at www.lcplin.org or by phone.FYI: Call (219) 769-3541, ext. 360.ANNUAL MEETING | ScherervilleLake County Soil and Water Conservation District will host its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. March 25 at Teibel’s Restaurant, U.S. 41 and 30. Celebrating its 65th anniversary, the district will welcome as its guest speaker ag comedian Jay Hendren. Doors open at 5:30. After winning the title of "Funniest Person in Columbus," Hendren is traveling coast-to-coast performing for audiences ranging from comedy clubs to colleges to corporations and local agricultural groups. When not performing, he still helps out on the family farm. Also at the annual meeting, Conservation Farmer-of- the-Year and other award presentations will be made, and members will be electing one supervisor for the district. Tickets can be purchased at the SWCD, 928 S. Court St., Suite C, Crown Point, or from any district supervisor or associate supervisor for $15. FYI: Call (219) 663-7042.WOODWORKERS MEET | MerrillvilleNorthwest Indiana Woodworkers Association will meet at 7 p.m. March 25 at Hidden Lake Park, 6355 Broadway. No admission charge for those who tell the gatehouse keeper they are attending the meeting. Follow the road around the lake to the east side of park and watch for the parking lot near maintenance building. VisitNIWOODWORKERS.ORG. FYI: Contact John Sturk at (219) 947-5916 or sturk8880@comcast.net.EASTER DINNER | MunsterReservation deadline is March 25 to attend a Polish Swieconka and Polish Roman Catholic Union District 9 reunion scheduled for April 11 at the Carmelite Fathers banquet hall, 1628 Ridge Road. Mass is at noon, lunch begins at 1:30 p.m. Donation is $25, children up to 7 years old are free of charge and those 8 to 16 pay $10. The reunion for PRCUA District 9 members is at 3 p.m. and reunion only costs $10 at the door. A potluck supper will be served at 6 p.m. There is also a Divine Mercy Mass at 3 p.m. Send reservations for the Easter dinner to Elizabeth Sadus, 847 Marian Way, Chicago Heights, IL 60411. FYI: E-mail Elizabeth Grabowski at wola60@hotmail.com with contact information for former PRCUA members. ONGOINGCALL FOR ARTISTS | Crown Point
Fourth Friday Arts will begin it’s third year March 26 and will be held quarterly in downtown Crown Point, rather than monthly, allowing for focused themes and artist affiliates. The venue is around the historic square in Crown Point and will include restaurants, cultural and educational venues and businesses. Artists interested in exhibiting March 26 can request an application from Jennifer Young, special events director for the city of Crown Point. FYI: Call (219) 662-3290 or e-mail jenyoung@crownpoint.in.gov.TAX ASSISTANCE | Crown PointAARP Tax Aides offer free income tax assistance, by appointment only, to senior citizens 60 and older and low to modest income ($60,000 and less) individuals and families at the Crown Point Community Library, 214 S. Court St., and First United Methodist Church, 352 S. Main St. Clients should bring all documents pertinent to their taxes as well as a copy of their 2009 tax forms. Also bring a photo ID and a copy of their 2009 real estate tax receipt if they live in Lake County and own their home.FYI: For an appointment, call the library at (219) 663-0270 or the church at (219) 663-1515.
SPRING BINGO | Crown Point
Crown Point Lions Club will holds its annual spring ham bingo at 6:30 p.m. March 25 in the 4-H Building at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St. Doors open at 5; food and beverages will be available and door prizes will be awarded. The club will accept donations of used eyeglasses and hearing aids in exchange for one extra bingo card. Tickets are $5 and are available from members, at the door, and at Ron and Son's Auto Repair, 238 S. Main Street. This is a smoke-free event.
FYI: Call (219) 663-6152.
BUSINESS OPEN HOUSE | Schererville
Schererville chapter of Business Networking International meets from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Holiday Inn Express, 1773 Fountain Park Drive, just west of U.S. 41 and south of U.S. 30. Guests are welcome to attend.
FYI: Call Tony Tucker at (708) 612-6852.
BLOWN AWAY | Cedar Lake
Schoolage children, kindergarten to grade 6, will enjoy stories, games, and a craft all about windy days at 4:30 p.m. March 25 at the Lake County Public Library's Cedar Lake branch, 10010 W. 133rd Ave.
FYI: Call (219) 374-7121.
WOMBAT STORIES | Merrillville
Animal lovers in kindergarten through grade 5, and their families, will hear stories and book excerpts, make a craft, and have a snack as they learn most everything they could want to know about the wombat and other unusual animals at 6 p.m. March 25 at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. U.S. 30. Register online at www.lcplin.org or by phone.
FYI: Call (219) 769-3541, ext. 360.
ANNUAL MEETING | Schererville
Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District will host its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. March 25 at Teibel’s Restaurant, U.S. 41 and 30. Celebrating its 65th anniversary, the district will welcome as its guest speaker ag comedian Jay Hendren. Doors open at 5:30. After winning the title of "Funniest Person in Columbus," Hendren is traveling coast-to-coast performing for audiences ranging from comedy clubs to colleges to corporations and local agricultural groups. When not performing, he still helps out on the family farm. Also at the annual meeting, Conservation Farmer-of- the-Year and other award presentations will be made, and members will be electing one supervisor for the district. Tickets can be purchased at the SWCD, 928 S. Court St., Suite C, Crown Point, or from any district supervisor or associate supervisor for $15.
FYI: Call (219) 663-7042.
WOODWORKERS MEET | Merrillville
Northwest Indiana Woodworkers Association will meet at 7 p.m. March 25 at Hidden Lake Park, 6355 Broadway. No admission charge for those who tell the gatehouse keeper they are attending the meeting. Follow the road around the lake to the east side of park and watch for the parking lot near maintenance building. VisitNIWOODWORKERS.ORG.
FYI: Contact John Sturk at (219) 947-5916 or sturk8880@comcast.net.
EASTER DINNER | Munster
Reservation deadline is March 25 to attend a Polish Swieconka and Polish Roman Catholic Union District 9 reunion scheduled for April 11 at the Carmelite Fathers banquet hall, 1628 Ridge Road. Mass is at noon, lunch begins at 1:30 p.m. Donation is $25, children up to 7 years old are free of charge and those 8 to 16 pay $10. The reunion for PRCUA District 9 members is at 3 p.m. and reunion only costs $10 at the door. A potluck supper will be served at 6 p.m. There is also a Divine Mercy Mass at 3 p.m. Send reservations for the Easter dinner to Elizabeth Sadus, 847 Marian Way, Chicago Heights, IL 60411.
FYI: E-mail Elizabeth Grabowski at wola60@hotmail.com with contact information for former PRCUA members.
ONGOING
CALL FOR ARTISTS | Crown Point
Fourth Friday Arts will begin it’s third year March 26 and will be held quarterly in downtown Crown Point, rather than monthly, allowing for focused themes and artist affiliates. The venue is around the historic square in Crown Point and will include restaurants, cultural and educational venues and businesses. Artists interested in exhibiting March 26 can request an application from Jennifer Young, special events director for the city of Crown Point.
FYI: Call (219) 662-3290 or e-mail jenyoung@crownpoint.in.gov.
TAX ASSISTANCE | Crown Point
AARP Tax Aides offer free income tax assistance, by appointment only, to senior citizens 60 and older and low to modest income ($60,000 and less) individuals and families at the Crown Point Community Library, 214 S. Court St., and First United Methodist Church, 352 S. Main St. Clients should bring all documents pertinent to their taxes as well as a copy of their 2009 tax forms. Also bring a photo ID and a copy of their 2009 real estate tax receipt if they live in Lake County and own their home.
FYI: For an appointment, call the library at (219) 663-0270 or the church at (219) 663-1515.
