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TODAY
ART LECTURE | Munster
Art enthusiasts are invited to attend the South Shore Arts "Art in Focus" group for a lecture by artist Wiley Dummich, of Cedar Lake, from 10 a.m. to noon today in the Board Room at the Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road
FYI: Call (219) 836-1839.
ASTRONOMY MEETING | St. John
Calumet Astronomical Society meets at 7:30 p.m. today in the auditorium of Lake Central High School, 8400 U.S. 41. The speaker will be member Larry Maka on "Charles Messier and his Catalog of 110 Embarrassing Objects." For updates on CAS meetings and public observing sessions, call the CAS Info Line at (773) 639-5491.
FYI: Visit www.casonline.org.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION | Highland
Kindergarten registration for the public schools in Highland will be held this week. Children who live in Highland and will be 5 on or before Aug. 1 are eligible to register. Parents will need five proofs of residency, such as a NIPSCO and telephone bill, driver's license and vehicle registration, rent or mortgage papers. They will also need the child's birth certificate, Social Security number and current immunization records. Children with last names beginning with A through J must register at their local school between 8:45 and 11 a.m. and those with last names beginning K through Z must register between 12:15 and 2:30 p.m. The schedule is: Warren Elementary, today; Johnston Elementary, March 9; Merkley Elementary, March 10; and Southridge Elementary, March 12. A $100 deposit is required to register for full-day kindergarten, which costs $1,900 for the 2010-11 school year.
FYI: Call (219) 924-7400.
TUESDAY
PIONEER DAY | St. John
Fourth-grade classes at Crown Point Christian School, 10550 Park Place, have been studying pioneers in Social Studies. The finale of these studies will be held March 9, when each student becomes the pioneer of their choice from 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (with a lunch break from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Visitors will see Abraham Lincoln, Davy Crockett, Laura Ingalls and others during a Pioneer Wax Museum. The classes will also enjoy a pioneer feast featuring food from the time period.
FYI: Call (219) 365-5694.
CHOIR MUSIC | Hammond
Christian Fellowship Church, 605 165th St., hosts the Women's Chamber Choir of The Master's College in Santa Clarita, Calif., at 7 p.m. March 9. The choir, a 15-member ensemble, is a music ministry with students representing various states and areas of study. It was formed in 2000.
FYI: Call (219) 931-5177.
GREAT DECISIONS | Merrillville
The Great Decisions Discussion follows the program set by the Foreign Policy Association, a national, nonprofit, nonpartisan, nongovernmental, educational organization to educate Americans about the significant international issues. This month's topic, "Kenya & R2P," will be discussed at 6:15 p.m. March 9 and 23 at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. U.S. 30. Briefing books are available for $5. Guests are welcome.
FYI: Call 769-3541, ext. 339.
MEALS ON WHEELS | Merrillville
Meals on Wheels, a community based and volunteer driven nonprofit agency, provides more than 1,600 nutritious meals daily to homebound elderly, ill, disabled, and children in daycares in Lake County. Volunteers help seniors remain independent in their homes by delivering meals one day a week in their own neighborhood. All interested and prospective volunteers are invited to a Volunteer Orientation and Training Session from 10:30 a.m. to noon March 9 or 1 to 2:30 p.m. March 18 at the Meals on Wheels Central Kitchen, 8446 Virginia St. Registration is preferred. Volunteer training sessions are held monthly from 10:30 a.m. to noon on the second Tuesday and 1 to 2:30 p.m. on the third Thursday.
FYI: Call Stephanie at (219) 756-3663.
KINDERGARTEN KICKOFF | Hobart
A Kindergarten Kickoff program will be held at 6 p.m. March 9 at the new Early Learning Center at George Earle Elementary School, 400 N. Wilson St. Parents should report to the gym to pick up a registration folder, and will then attend a Frequently Asked Questions session from 6 to 6:30 in the gym while children visit a K-Kids Lineup to Meet Dr. Seuss in the Music Room and Move & Groove to Dr. Seuss in the Computer Room. Children return to the gym in a Dr. Seuss Parade at 6:40, followed by refreshments of green eggs and ham, cookies and punch. From 6:40 to 8, families will choose a different activity every 20 minutes, including math, finger plays, Make It Take It and sensory fun. Parents as Teachers also will offer a Dr. Seuss treasure hunt from 6:40 to 8 for all children birth to kindergarten age.
FYI: Call (219) 942-8885.
TRAINS SWAP MEET | Highland
Illiana Train Club will host a monthly meeting and swap meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 9 at Arc BRIDGES, 9600 Kennedy Ave. Admission is $3 and table rental is $4. Families are welcome. The next session is April 13.
FYI: Call (219) 924-5534.
SOUP, SANDWICH, SCRIPTURE | Gary
Ross Reformed Church, 3900 W. 41st Ave., will hold soup, sandwich and scripture from noon to 1 p.m. March 9, 15 and 23. Pastor Shawn Gerbers will conduct the lunches.
FYI: Call (219) 980-0200.
SINGLES MEET | Hobart, Griffith
New Horizons Singles Club is a social club for single people, 50 and older, divorced, widowed, or never married. Meetings are at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Hobart Elks Lodge 1152, 3580 W. 61st Ave. Free dance lessons are held at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday followed by a dance at 8 p.m. (nonmembers pay $6), at Hobart Elks Lodge 1152. A monthly get together is also held at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at Villa Pizza, 333 N. Broad St., Griffith, and a Sunday brunch on the fourth Sunday of every month is held at different restaurants. Visitors are welcome before deciding to join.
FYI: Call George at (219) 844-1824, Lonny at (219) 924-3480 or June at (219) 465-5111.
PINOCHLE CLUB | Dyer
Dyer Pinochle Club meets from 12:30 to 3 p.m. every Tuesday in the Activity Room at the Dyer Town Hall, One Town Square. Membership is $1 and $.50 each week to play.
FYI: Call (219) 365-3976.
FINANCIAL WORKSHOPS | Hammond
Purdue University Calumet is offering the last in a series of workshops intended to help adults develop strategies for managing their finances better and maintaining good credit. The workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. March 9 on campus at 169th Street, is intended particularly for individuals planning to buy a home, supporting a college education or investing in a 401k plan. Advance registration is required.
FYI: Call (219) 989-2460 or (800) HI-PURDUE, ext. 2460, or e-mail harding@calumet.purdue.edu.
GARDENERS TO MEET | Hobart
Lake County Park Department's Gardening Club meets at 10 a.m. March 9 at the Lake County Parks greenhouse, east of the Park and Visitor Services facility at 8305 Randolph St., one-four mile south of U.S. 30. Members learn about all types of flowers, plants, vegetables and trees and how to solve gardening problems, get a monthly newsletter and help the staff plant and maintain gardens at the county parks. Refreshments are available. There are no dues.
FYI: Call (219) 947-1958 or visit GardeningClub03@aol.com to check meeting location.
WEDNESDAY
GERMAN FEST | Munster
Munster CRC Coffee Break will present German Fest from 5 to 7 p.m. March 10 at the CRC Church, Ridge Road and Hohman Avenue. Meal will include brats and sauerkraut, potato salad, red cabbage, hot dogs, chips, homemade desserts and beverages. Live accordion music will be featured. Donations will be accepted.
FYI: Call (219) 922-9391.
PARISH MISSION | Hegewisch
A Parish Mission (in Spanish) will be held March 8 through 10 at St. Florian Parish, 131st & Houston streets. Alejandro Marca will present "Un amor que puedes compartir" at 7 p.m. each evening in the church.
FYI: Call (773) 646-4877.
MAPLE SYRUP TIME | Hobart
Groups, from first-graders through adults, are welcome to make reservations for the Maple Syrup Time program at Deep River County Park, 9410 Old Lincoln Hwy. Two-hour tours are available by reservation only from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 10, 11, 15, 16, 17 and 18. The fee is $1 per person, with an advance must be deposit to secure the reservation. Groups of up to 120 can be accommodated at one time. Groups will attend and outdoor interpretive program explaining tree tapping and the Native American contribution; attend an indoor program to learn the differences in syrups, grades of syrups and sample a taste of syrup; visit the sugar shack where sap is boiled to sugar; see a Voyageur Camp and stop by the gift shop.
FYI: Call (219) 769-PARK.
SPAGHETTI DINNER | Merrillville
Good Shepherd Council of the Knights of Columbus will host a Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. March 10 at Our Lady of Consolation Parish Hall, 8303 Taft St. Menu includes spaghetti and meatballs, soup, salad, garlic bread, beverage and ice cream. Cost is $7 for adults and $3 for preteens; preschoolers eat free. Carryouts available.
FYI: Call Jack: at (219) 365-1505.
GARDENERS MEET | St. John
St. John Garden Club, seeking new members, will be discussing gardening questions at a meeting at 7 p.m. March 10 at 9350 Hack St. Bob Hamady, Master Gardener, will speak about rain barrels and bring samples of rain barrels that can be purchased. The public is always welcome and attendees do not need to live in St. John or have a garden.
FYI: Call (219) 365-6076.
COOKING DEMO | Hobart
Chef Ryan C. Smith will demonstrate delectable recipes at a fun and interactive cooking demonstration from 2 to 2:30 p.m. March 10 at St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Drive. Call to register for this free program.
FYI: Call (219) 836-3477 or toll-free (866) 836-3477.
ART EXHIBIT/RECEPTION | East Chicago
East Chicago Arts Initiative and East Chicago Public Library presents the Golden Palette 2010 art exhibit and reception from 4 to 6 p.m. March 10 at the library, 2401 Columbus Drive. Meet the senior art students and visit the gallery.
FYI: Call (219) 397-2453, ext. 19.
BUSINESSWOMEN MEET | Highland
American Business Women's Association Indinios Chapter will meet at 6 p.m. March 10 at Michael's Restaurant, 2040-45th St. The speaker will be a food consultant talking about nutritional health. A speaker from the American Culture Society had to cancel due to weather last month but will be there this month speaking on cervical cancer.
FYI: Call (219) 381-9827.
BREAKFAST FOR DINNER | Lake Station
Edison Jr./Sr. High School Band Department will host its first Breakfast for Dinner fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. March 10 at 3304 Parkside Ave. After dinner, both the junior and senior high bands will perform a Winter Concert at 7:30. Presale tickets, available at the school bookkeeper’s office or reserved by phone, are $5 for adults and $3 for seniors 65 and older and children 3 to 12. Cost will be $1 more at the door. Concert only admission will be $3 for adults and $2 for students/seniors.
FYI: Call (219) 962-8531, ext.3041.
GALA DINNER | Highland
RSVP by March 10 as Parents as Teachers of Lake County celebrates 10 years of helping children with a gala at 6 p.m. March 20 at the Wicker Park Social Center, U.S. 41 and Ridge Road. Tickets are $100 per person or $800 for a table of eight. The evening includes local musicians and a silent auction. Parents as Teachers of Lake County, based in Hammond, strengthens families with personal home visits, parent group meetings, developmental screenings, and connections to other family resources.
FYI: Call (219) 554-1710 ext. 100.
CARDIOVASCULAR SYMPOSIUM | Munster
The Cardiovascular Research program of Community Healthcare System is offering a free symposium from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 10 at the Centre for the Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road. Dr. Glen Wurglitz and Acharya Vivek Gupta will talk about stress in relation to health. Through his presentation "Stress and its Impact on Cardiovascular and Mental Health," Wurglitz, PsyD, will discuss how stress affects cardiovascular and mental health, and, provide ways to better manage stress. "Making Stress Work for You" is the subject of spiritual leader Gupta’s presentation. Refreshments will be served. Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
FYI: Call (219) 836-3477 or (866) 836-3477.
TOURISM TALK | Hobart
The guest speaker at the Hobart Chamber of Commerce general membership luncheon March 10 at Avalon Manor, 3550 E. U.S. 30, will be Speros Batistatos, president and CEO of the South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority. New member registration begins at 11 a.m., registration and networking starts at 11:30 and lunch will be served at noon. Tickets are $15 in advance and $17 at the door. RSVP to the chamber.
FYI: Call (219) 942-5774.
THURSDAY
MARCH FOR BABIES | Hobart
A kick-off party is set for 6 p.m. March 11 at Avalon Manor, 3550 E. U.S. 30, for March for Babies, the March of Dimes' largest fundraising event that benefits all babies - those born healthy as well as those who need help to survive and thrive. The kick-off is open to all team captains and those who are interested in starting a team for the 2010 Lake County March for Babies on April 25 at Highland High School. At the kick-off, team captains will receive fundraising information kits and are invited to bring a door prize that represents their company. Refreshments will be served, and there will be games with prizes. The grand prize will be two tickets to the March of Dimes annual Signature Chef’s Gala valued at $250. Timothy and Lisa Stacy and their children, Kyle and Madilyn, of Highland, will be serving as the 2010 Lake County March for Babies Ambassador Family. The Lake County March for Babies is being sponsored by Kmart, Cigna, Farmers, FedEx, Famous Footwear, Sanofi Pasteur, Continental Airlines, Renaissance Medical Group and is Presented by Strack and Van Til Supermarkets. Call for reservations.
FYI: Call (219) 736-0023.
HIGHLAND HOMEMAKERS | Highland
Highland Homemakers Club meets at 10:30 a.m. March 11 at First Presbyterian Church, 8727 Delaware St. A potluck lunch with follow the meeting. Guests are welcome. Meeting will be about life made simple.
FYI: Call (219) 838-6490.
CORNED BEEF DINNER | Whiting
The American Legion Whiting Post 80 hosts a corned beef and cabbage dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. March 11 at the Boulevard Club Rooms, 2003 Indianapolis Blvd. Dinner includes corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, bread and coffee. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children, carry-outs available.
FYI: Call (219) 659-0215.
SPAGHETTI DINNER | Hobart
A Workman family memorial dinner takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. March 11 at John Meister Elementary School gymnasium, 3300 Jay St. A memorial service and mural dedication will be held immediately following the dinner. Dinner will include spaghetti, salad, and bread sticks. Desserts and drinks will be available. Children's meals for ages 3 to 5 cost $3. Adult advance tickets for the all-you-can-eat dinner are $5 or $6 at the door. All proceeds go toward the memorial mural.
FYI: Call (219) 962-9431.
FRIDAY
HUNTER SAFETY | Crown Point
Lake County Parks Department hosts an Indiana Department of Natural Resources hunter's education safety course from 6 to 9 p.m. March 12 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 13 at Lemon Lake County Park, 6322 W. 133rd Ave., just east of Cedar Lake. This two-day class is recommended for hunters of all ages and experience levels. It is required by state law for hunters born after Dec. 31, 1986. Participants will learn about firearms safety, survival, first-aid, wildlife identification and management, hunter responsibility and ethics. After 10 hours of class, participants will take a written exam. Those who pass will receive a certified hunter's education card good for life, required for those hunting out-of-state and or participating in state-sponsored hunts. Children 12 and younger are required to have an adult present at class. Registration is required. For information on other Hunter’s Education dates or other DNR educational programs, contact the DNR at (219) 879-5710 or visit www.in.gov/dnr.
FYI: Call (219) 947-PARK.
ONGOING
SPONSOR NEEDED | Dyer
A local youth and young men's hockey team is seeking a company sponsor to help offset the cost to play in a league at Midwest Training and Ice Center in Dyer. The sponsor will be allowed to name the team as well as have their company name and/or logo on the team jerseys. Total cost for the team is $3,000 but any amount is welcome. A team photo and game photos can be provided for company promotional material. The sponsorship must be provided by March 22.
FYI: Contact Nichole Odijk at (219) 308-3058 or nichole_odijk@yahoo.com.
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.
