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TODAY
MARDI GRAS SHOW | Schererville
The vendor registration deadline is today for the 18th Annual Mardi Gras Fashion Show hosted by the Schererville Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 16 at The Patrician Banquet Center, 410 E. U.S. 30. Cocktails and boutiques begin at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 7. The ticket deadline is Feb. 5. Silent auction items should be dropped off at the banquet center.
FYI: Call (219) 322-5412.
THURSDAY
CHILI SUPPER | Hobart
The 12th annual Hobart Kiwanis Club chili supper will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 28 in the St. Bridget School gymnasium, 107 Main St. Cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children 9 and younger. Carry-outs will be available.
FYI: Call (219) 942-8141.
NETWORKING MEETING | Cedar Lake
Hosting the first of what is planned to be monthly meetings on the fourth Thursday, Helping Hands Publications, Astro Realty and CT Web Design invite the public to come and learn about every day events/decisions that affect the average person and their families from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Astro Realty Office, 13501 Morse St. The topic is "Change, it's here. R U Ready?" Seating is limited to registered attendees. Cost is $10, payable at the door. The Feb. 25 topic is The Cost of Buying a House and What the Housing Stimulus Package Means, presented by local real estate agents.
FYI: Contact Sandi at (219) 776-0733 or sandirnbsn@sbcglobal.net, or Paula at (219) 374-9890 orpaula@ctweb2001.com.
INTERNATIONAL CUISINE | Hobart
Northwest Indiana Adult Guardianship Services Inc. in conjunction with the American Culinary Federation Chefs of Northwest Indiana present a fundraising event, adventures in international cuisine, from 6 to 10 p.m. Jan. 28 at Avalon Manor, 3550 E. U.S. 30. Proceed will fund adult guardianship services for incapacitated adults as well as provided culinary arts scholarship opportunities for future chefs. The Northwest Indiana agency serves Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Jasper, Newton and Starke counties. Tickets are $100 per person, which includes a multiple-course dinner featuring a variety of ethnic cuisines prepared by top chefs. Sponsors and advertisers as well as donations of items to be auctioned off are welcomed.
FYI: Contact Teddy Flores at niags_teddy@yahoo.com or (219) 985-6566.
FAMILY FUN NIGHT | Merrillville
School age children, kindergarten through grade 5, and their families, will warm up to winter stories, a cozy craft, active games, and a warm snack at 6 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. U.S. 30. Register by phone or online at lcplin.org.
FYI: Call (219) 769-3541, ext. 360.
JUST ADD SALT | Cedar Lake
School age children, kindergarten and older, will enjoy stories, experiments, and a craft as they learn about salt - the only rock you can eat, at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Lake County Public Library's Cedar Lake branch, 10010 W. 133rd Ave.
FYI: Call (219) 374-7121.
BASIC WINDOWS | St. John
Learn computer terminology and about Windows in a computer class at 1 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Lake County Public Library's St. John branch, 9450 U.S. 41. Rudimentary use of Microsoft word is discussed if time permits. Call to register.
FYI: Call (219) 365-5379.
PASTA DINNER | Merrillville
Monsignor Hoffman Council 13003 Knights of Columbus will host its annual All-You-Can-Eat Pasta Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at St. Joan of Arc Church Hall, 200 E. 78th Ave. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children 7 to 11; younger children eat free. Dinner includes salad and garlic bread. Desserts, soft drinks and adult beverages will be available for an additional charge. Proceeds benefit the Prayer Shawl Ministry and Faith Formation Program.
FYI: Call (219) 942-8378.
FRIDAY
DRAMA IN COURTROOM | Crown Point
Tickets are on sale for the Agatha Christie courtroom drama "Witness for the Prosecution" at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29 and 2:30 p.m. Jan. 31 the third-floor courtroom in the Old Courthouse on the downtown square. The Friday night performance has been added due to the demand for tickets; a Saturday evening show has sold out. The production is a fundraiser for the old courthouse, which is run by the Lake Court House Foundation Inc. without the help of taxpayer dollars. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. The price includes a preshow reception in the Maki Ballroom which begins 45 minutes before each performance and includes wine, punch coffee and desserts.
FYI: Call (219) 663-0660 for tickets.
GUITAR LESSONS | Lowell
Register by Jan. 29 for eight weeks of guitar lessons offered by the Lowell Parks and Recreation Department for ages 8 through adults on Wednesdays, Feb. 3 to March 24 in the music room at Lake Prairie Elementary School, 11601 W. 181st Ave. Beginners will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. and Intermediates will meet from 7 to 8. Instructor is Eric Lambert, a professional guitarist and teacher for more than 35 years. Students must provide their own guitar. Cost is $85 for residents and $90 for nonresidents.
FYI: Call (219) 696-1570.
BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS | Crown Point
Business Before Hours will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. Jan. 29 at First Financial Bank, 11890 Broadway. Guest speaker is Tim Shurr, president of Shurr! Success and the Hypnotism Academy of Indiana. His topic is Building Wealth in 2010. Networking and refreshments. Admission is free. RSVP.
FYI: Contact Judith Mariola at (219) 226-2066 or Judith.mariola@bankatfirst.com.
POLICE ACADEMY | Schererville
The Schererville Metropolitan Police Commission is accepting applications for the next session of the Schererville Citizens Police Academy until 5 p.m. Jan. 29. Schererville residents and business owners 18 and older are eligible to apply for the 10-week session, scheduled to begin Feb. 11 and meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. Class curriculum includes patrol functions, criminal investigations, accident investigations, telecommunications, firearms and use of force issues as well as other police related subjects. There will also be an opportunity to tour the police facility and discuss current issues such as use of force, pursuit policies and evidence collection.
FYI: Call Sgt. Diane L. Peifer at (219) 322-5000.
SATURDAY
PROM DRESSES | Cedar Lake
A Prom Dress Resale fundraiser will be held by Hanover Central Dollars for Scholars from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 30 at Hanover Central High School, 10120 W. 133rd Ave. Students identification will be needed to purchase dresses. All dresses will be sold for $30 or less. Cash sale only. Anyone with prom dresses to donate can drop them off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Cedar Lake Chamber of Commerce office, 7925 Lake Shore Drive, the Hanover Township Trustee's office, 13330 Parrish Ave. or Hanover Central High School.
FYI: Call (219) 374-3805.
LEGO CHALLENGE | Schererville
Schererville Parks and Recreation Department is offering a three-week eGenius Challenge Academy using LEGO NXT Mindstorm Robots from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays, Jan. 30 through Feb. 13 in the Schererville Town Hall Community Room, 10 E. Joliet St. Students are guided by adult mentors and their own imaginations to solve real world inspired science, technology, engineering, and mathematics challenges. "Galaxy Battle" will be the mission for this session. Transform a robot from ground-based vehicle to combat fighter missions. Students will program their robots to protect against alien force attacks. Fee is $65 for residents and $68 for nonresidents. Register at the Schererville Clerk-Treasurer's Office, 10 E. Joliet St., or at activenwi.com.
FYI: Call (219) 865-5530.
SUNDAY
KIDS FUN FAIR | Cedar Lake
Hanover Central Key Club will host its Annual Free Kids Fun Fair from 1 to 5 p.m. Jan. 31 at Hanover Central High School’s east gym, 10120 W. 133rd Ave. Open to school-age children, free activities will include a Moonwalk, bike safety course, carnival games, and a drawing for two bicycles. Booths will be set up promoting activities for youth in the community. Youth agencies and organizations are welcome to set up for a nominal fee; call for an application.
FYI: Call (219) 306-2919.
ROCK STARS | Munster
A Calumet Chamber Musicians concert will be presented in conjunction with the South Shore Arts exhibit "The Elvis Tribute Show: A Diamond Jubilee," at 3 p.m. Jan. 31 at The Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road. This concert of classical music reveals celebrities of the musical past, including Weber, Wagner, Liszt, Prokofiev and baroque master G.P. Telemann. Admission is $15. RSVP.
FYI: Call (219) 836-1839, ext. 100.
ONGOING
APPLY FOR A GRANT | Crown Point
Grant application packets are available from the Crown Point Community Foundation, Inc. with an application form and guidelines for proposal evaluation. The application deadline date is Feb. 1. Grants from the Crown Point Community Foundation, Inc. Endowment Fund will be made to organizations and community projects which impact the area served by the foundation. Fields of Interest which will be considered for funding include: education, health and human services, civic affairs, preservation, conservation, arts and culture. The Crown Point Community Foundation is interested in funding projects that will improve the quality of life for citizens in the Crown Point area, according to Patricia Huber, president of the foundation. Request a packet by calling (219) 662-7252 or stop by the office at 213 S. Court St. They can also be downloaded from the web site. Written requests should be sent to: Crown Point Community Foundation, Inc., P. O. Box 522, Crown Point, IN 46308-0522
FYI: Visit www.crownpointcommunityfoundation.org.
BOOK GIVEAWAY | Hobart
During January, the Hobart branch of the Lake County Public Library will give away a free book from its book sale room to those who submit a book review to be published on the ‘Book Nook’ blog. Pick up a form at the circulation desk, 100 N. Main St. One entry per person.
FYI: Call (219) 942-2243.
SKATING AT THE PARK | Merrillville
Ice skating will be available through Feb. 28 (weather permitting) at the Deep River Waterpark Ice Skating Plaza, 9001 E. U.S. 30. Hours are 2 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, 2 to 10 p.m. Fridays, noon to 10 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 9 p.m. Sundays. The rink will also be open on school holidays. Fees are $4 for adults, $3 for ages 14 and younger and seniors 62 and older, and free for spectators. Skate rental is $5. Water park season pass holders receive a $1 discount on admission and skate rental, and group discounts are also available.
FYI: Call (219) 947-7850, ext. 604.
BOOKreMARKS | Lake County
The featured book for January for readers participating in the online book discussion hosted by the Lake County Public Library is "Founding Mothers: The Women Who Raised Our Nation." Author Cokie Roberts sings the praises of the remarkable women who helped the men win the American Revolution. To join the discussion, e-mail remarks@lcplin.org.
FYI: Visit www.lcplin.org/books/bookremarks/remarks.htm for more information.
