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FRIDAY

FALL DRAMA | Chicago

Caravan Alley Players from Mount Carmel High School will present its fall drama, "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7, at 2 p.m. Nov. 8, at the Mount Carmel High School Student Center Theatre, 6410 S. Dante Ave. All tickets are $5 at the door; no reserved seats. Box office opens 40 minutes before curtain. The cast includes Kevin Kuhn, from Hammond.

FYI: Call Pat Nau at (773) 324-1020, ext. 248.

FLAGS RETIRED | Hammond

Hessville Community Service American Legion Post 232 will host a U.S. flag retirement ceremony at 5 p.m. Nov. 6 at the post home, 6523 Kennedy Ave.

FYI: Call (219) 844-0230.

ALUMNI LEADERS DAY | Hammond

Twenty Purdue University Calumet distinguished alumni will be honored and invited to share their expertise and perspectives during Alumni Leaders Day festivities on campus Nov. 6. After introductions and award presentations at 5 p.m., the alumni honorees will participate in a one-hour forum and panel discussion at 5:30 in Alumni Hall of the Student Union & Library. An opportunity to network will follow. Admission is free and open to the community. The 2009 class of Alumni Leaders, city of residence and occupation includes: Toni R. Mitchell (Valparaiso) principal; Denise Hughes (Munster) principal; Mitchell J. Macenski (Minneapolis, MN), global director clinical affairs; Roman Modrowski (Chicago) senior editor, ESPNChicago.com; April Heltsley (Bloomington), senior faculty lecturer, Indiana University Kelley School of Business; Richard Gianni (Crown Point), senior faculty member at Westwood College;

David George (Chicago) director of bioinformatics; Jon Aros (Valparaiso) environmental chemist, ;

Susan J. Jackson (La Porte) global sales and export manager; Jeff Schieb (Hammond) associate director for the Office of Institutional Research & Continuing Lecturer, Purdue University Calumet; Dale Wiersbe (St. John) retired, former President & CEO Ispat Inland; Marisol Yvonne Edmond (Merrillville), revenue agent, Internal Revenue Service; Michael Januszewski (Crown Point), senior equity trader; Toma Lukajic (Crown Point), chief financial officer of Bayshore Properties Inc.; Kasey Rodell (Crown Point), director client consulting; Eva Quiroz (Merrillville), case manager, for Wellpoint; Patricia Breitweiser, (Crown Point), supervisor of health services; Brian H. McShane (Munster) president and CEO of McShane's; Fred C. Keith (Schererville), IT manager; and Timothy Kovacik (Schererville), manager network services infrastructure worldwide.

FYI: Call (219) 989-2056.

BIRTHING HYPNOSIS | Crown Point

A childbirth preparation class will be presented by Rhea Vanderbok, practitioner and licensed hypnotherapist, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 6, 13, 20 and 27 at St. Anthony Medical Center, 1201 S. Main St. Focus is on reducing fear and decreasing the hormonal response that can cause labor complications. Expectant mothers will use self-hypnosis to increase their bodies' natural pain relievers to block discomfort during birth. Call to register.

FYI: Call (219) 757-6368.

GERMAN DINNER | Schererville

Schererville Central Lions Club will hold an Oktoberfest from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 6 at the St. John Township Center, 1515 W. U.SD. 30. Smoked pork chops, home made spaetzle, sweet and sour red cabbage, sauerkraut/potatoes onions will be served. Dinner with one chop is $8, and with two chops is $12. Desserts will cost $1. Cash bar. Tickets available at the door.

FYI: Call (219) 322-2795.

SATURDAY

INFORMATION TEA | Gary

Gary Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. announces its Jabberwock 2010 Scholarship Ball: A Rose from Concrete. Jabberwock is a long tradition of the sorority that celebrates girls transitioning into women through promotion of positive self image, friendship, scholarship, and celebration of future potential. The Jabberwock journey is full of information, fun, and the making of memories that will last a lifetime. The chapter will host an Information Tea for girls in kindergarten through 12th grade and their parents at 1 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Genesis Convention Center, One Genesis Plaza. Members will provide details of how to be a participant, as well as all of the benefits to which participants are entitled.

FYI: Contact (219) 218-5659 or garyjabberwock2010@yahoo.com.

YOUTH BASKETBALL | Hammond

Hammond Area YMCA will offer a fall Toddler & Youth Basketball session on Saturdays starting Nov. 7 and running through Dec. 19. Toddlers consist of ages 2 to 5 (must not be in kindergarten) and Youth consist of grades kindergarten through 6. Grades 2 to 6 will practice one day during the week. Basketball fundamentals, sportsmanship, team work and fun are taught and every child plays. Sessions will be held at the Hammond Area YMCA, 7322 Southeastern Ave.

FYI: Call (219) 845-1507 or visit hammondareaymca.org.

ANNUAL BAZAAR | Highland

Annual Holiday Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 3711 Ridge Road. Homemade crafts, holiday items, Longabarger raffle, baked goods, jams and jellies, Attic Treasures, children's corner, books and magazines, and lunch available.

FYI: Call (219) 838-5313.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR | Hammond

The Altar and Rosary Society of St. John Bosco Church is sponsoring its annual Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Parish Hall, 7113 Columbia Ave. Crafts, vendors, raffles, kiddie corner, Gramma's Attic, cookie trays, and food will be available.

FYI: Call (219) 844-9027.

TURKEY SUPPER | Hammond

Annual Turkey Dinner will be served from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at First United Methodist Church, 6635 Hohman Ave. Menu includes turkey, dressing and all the trimmings, dessert and beverages. Tickets are $9 for adults and $5 for children 4 to 12; younger children eat free. Carryouts available.

FYI: Call (219) 932-5915.

FREE YOGA CLASS | Munster

A free Yoga and Pain Management class will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Nov. 7 at Community Hospital's Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave. General muscle aches and pains can sometimes be resolved through simple yoga techniques. Learn how movement, stretching and strengthening can resolve discomfort. Call to register.

FYI: Call (219) 836-3477 or toll-free (866) 836-3477.

CRAFTS & TREATS | Highland

St. James Women's Guild will hold its Craft Show & Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 7 in the church hall, 9640 Kennedy Ave. Kolacky, rosky, strudel, baquettes, clothespin cookies and variety of other homebaked goods will be available on first come first served basis. No advance orders taken.

FYI: Call (219) 924-5783.

JOINT MEETING | Merrillville

Gary-Merrillville and South Lake branches of AAUW, a philanthropic group dedicated to women's issues, are having a joint meeting at 11:00 a.m. Nov. 7 at the main branch of the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. U.S. 30. The meeting will include a potluck luncheon and an afternoon of camaraderie, good food and interesting topics. Dr. Chickie Wolf, well-known lecturer and educator, will address the topic of women in education. Any woman who holds a college degree is welcome to attend and find out more about AAUW. Nonmembers may call (219) 980-2428 to make a reservation.

FYI: Call (219) 662-2677.

SUNDAY

CHRISTMAS IN BLOOM | Hobart

Epsilon Zeta chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa Inc. will host its annual luncheon and style show, Christmas in Bloom, Nov. 8 at Avalon Manor, 3350 E. U.S. 30. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Cash bar, bountiful baskets, vendors and raffles included. Tickets are $30.

FYI: Call Kathy at (219) 947-2620 or Laura at (219) 942-5545 for reservations.

ONGOING

SHOPPING TRIP | Schererville

Advance Financial Federal Credit Union's Better Than 50 Club will sponsor a one-day Christmas Shopping Trip at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 18 to Gurnee Mills Outlet Mall. Guests will board a chartered luxury bus at the credit union's Schererville branch office, 31 W. U.S. 30. Cost is $20 for club members and $25 for nonmembers for transportation, games and prizes and shopping for six hours. Lunch is up to the shoppers' discretion at the mall. Adult family members and friends are welcome, but 49 is the limit. Reservations and nonrefundable payment must be received by Nov. 6.

FYI: Call Samantha McClure at (219) 392-3946.

SPONSOR NEEDED | Lake County

A donor or donors is needed immediately to sponsor a team for the upcoming Inner-City Education Program Bowl. ICE is spear-headed by Chicago Blackhawk Brent Seabrook. It provides academic scholarships for low-income youth who participate in organized hockey and maintain satisfactory academic records. The total cost of the sponsorship is $2,000. If the donation is made in full the donor would receive name recognition in a program and on event signage. All donations are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated.

FYI: Call Nichole Odijk of the Greater Northwest Indiana Association of Realtors at (219) 308-3058.

CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE | Lake County

The Salvation Army of Hammond/Munster Corps is accepting applications for the Christmas Assistance program from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, now through Nov. 13, at its office, 8225 Columbia Ave., Munster. Applicants must bring a current photo ID, proof of residency (lease, utility bill, mortgage payment receipt), proof of residents of home (photo IDS, Social Security cards) and proof of income. This service is provided for residents of Cedar Lake, Dyer, Griffith, Hammond, Highland, Lowell, Munster, St. John and Calumet City, Ill.

FYI: Call (219) 838-0380.

TOURS ON HOLD | Crown Point

Tours of The Birth Place at St. Anthony Medical Center have been postponed until after the flu season. A date for resuming the tours will be set later. The tours are designed to familiarize families with The Birth Place in order to make their experiences more comfortable.

FYI: Call (219) 757-6368.

PENNIES FOR PAWS | Calumet Area

Humane Society Calumet Area seeks groups of up to 40 youngsters to compete in a penny war for its Pennies for Paws competition. Raise money through Dec. 19 and the winning group will get a pizza party, private shelter tour and animal play time. Youth groups and classes are encouraged to join in. All proceeds will go to care for the animals.

FYI: Call (219) 922-3811, ext. 308 to register.

T-SHIRT SALES | Highland

Highland Select Centennial Committee is selling T-shirts commemorating the town's 2010 centennial. The shirts, all adult sizes, include the official centennial logo with an orange and fuchsia tulip. Colors available are black (with white printing), yellow, pistachio and serene green. Cost is $10 each. T-shirts are available at the Town Hall, 3333 Ridge Road.

FYI: E-mail 100@highland.in.gov.