Now that the holidays are over and all we have left are the snow and cold, are you thinking of spring yet?
The Crown Point Community Foundation is with "Spring into Action." For the first time, the foundation will host an opportunity for nonprofit organizations to set up a booth - from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 6 in the Crown Point High School cafeteria - and give the public a chance to learn more about community organizations.
Representatives from more than 30 organizations will be describe and the ways visitors can volunteer. If you are a high school student looking for ways to earn service hours, a retiree looking to keep busy, a newcomer to the area, or a citizen looking for ways to help others, this fair is for you.
Any nonprofit organization and interested in setting up a booth can call the foundation at (219) 662-7282.
Batter up
Speaking of spring, Crown Point's Babe Ruth League will hold signups for spring from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 30 and Feb. 6, at the Crown Point Babe Ruth Field on North Indiana Avenue.
This year they will offer an in-house division for 13-year-olds and for 14- and 15-year-olds in. They will also have competitive travel teams for 13-, 14-, and 15-year-olds, along with a competitive 16- to 18-year-old team.
Fee is $145 for the first child and $90 for each additional sibling. Call (219) 662-2474 with questions.
Try bowling, cooking or karate
The Crown Point Parks and Recreation Department is offering several fun activities for the younger set.
Children 4 to 10 can Bowl Away the Afternoon in a four-week program at 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 20 through Feb. 10 at the Super Bowl, 218 S. East St. Cost is $20 for residents and $30 for nonresidents. Children will bowl one game a week, and shoe rental is included. Registration deadline is Jan. 18.
The popular Lil’ Chefs cooking class will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 20 through Feb. 17, at the Crown Point Civic Center, 101 S. East St. Children will learn food safety, tablesetting, etiquette and cook foods from all over the world. The $45 cost for residents and $60 for nonresidents includes supplies. Registration deadline is Jan. 18.
Children can learn karate Tuesdays, Jan. 19 through Feb. 9, also at the civic center. Crouching Tigers is for children 3 to 4 and will be held from 5:30 to 6 p.m., while Hidden Dragons for ages 5 to 8 will be held from 6:10 to 7. Cost is $42 for residents and $57 for nonresidents. Register by Jan. 15.
Contact Jeff Jensen at (219) 661-2271 or e-mail jjensen@crownpoint.in.gov.
Students of the Month
Congratulations to Cameron Zimmerman, Chiamara Anokwute, Jason Best, Morgan Boyd, Allison Cizmar, Alexis Fitzsimons, Amy Fraikin, Hailey Franklin, Erik Gardin, Glenn Hecht, Seth Heidler, Alec Kalember, Zachary Lambert, Amanda Manley, LeAnn Powell, Sophie Reiners, Ashlyn Stiener, Amanda Stieve and Hope Stinson. These Trinity Lutheran School students have been chosen January Students of the Month and will each receive a certificate and have their pictures displayed.
If you have news you would like to share with the Crown Point community, call Kathy at (219) 663-5389 or e-mail kklessner@yahoo.com.
