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TODAY

DONATIONS SOUGHT | Gary

Adonia Community Services Inc., 1601 S. Broadway, is seeking monetary donations for its cleanup project in Gary neighborhoods. Adonia is a nonprofit organization run by Yvonne Kemp which pays residents $10 an hour to clean up their neighborhoods, according to a news release from the organization.

FYI: Call (219) 885-5711 or visit www.HelpingRebuildGary.org.

THURSDAY

NEW FRIENDS | Highland

New Friends meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday to play cards. New Friends welcome single, divorced and widowed men and women over age 50. Club activities include meeting for dinner, shows, picnics, golf, bowling, potlucks, etc. Meetings are held at Porte De L'eau Club House, 2033 Porte De L'eau. Drop-ins are welcome.

FYI: (219) 838-5415

SINGLE MOMS MEET | Highland

Outreach to Single Moms will host their regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 21 in Room 202 at Suburban Bible Church, 3010 41st St. Mug & Muffin Night is the event of the evening. Bring your favorite mug and we'll fill it with something hot and sweet to drink. This outreach ministry addresses both physical and spiritual needs of single moms. It is open to all single moms who care for children under the age of 25.

FYI: Call (219) 924-6240 or Kathleen at (219) 838-1638.

FRIDAY

SOUP/SALAD DINNER | Hammond

St. John Bosco seventh-graders are sponsoring an all-you-can-eat soup and salad dinner from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 22. Cost is $7 per person. Event is in the school cafeteria, 1231 171st Place. Soups served include lemon rice, potato, sausage tortellini, French onion, chicken noodle and others. Salad and bread will also be served, as well as hot dogs and chili dogs. There will also be a wide variety of drinks and desserts.

FYI: Further questions can be directed to (219) 845-6226 to either Mary Jane Gray or Joyce Pankowski.

TACOS AND TOSTADOS | Griffith

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 66, 132 N. Wiggs Ave., is serving tacos and tostados from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 22. Tacos and tostados are $2 each. Margaritas are $1.25. Carry-outs are available. Desserts are available for purchase. Proceeds are used for veterans and community projects.

FYI: (219) 924-1415.

FASHION SHOW | Gary

The Gary Chamber of Commerce presents the region's next top models fashion show at 6 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Lakeshore Ballroom of the Majestic Star Casinos & Hotel, 1 Buffington Harbor Drive. Cost is $25 per person or $225 for a table of 10. Tickets are on sale at the Chamber office.

FYI: (219) 885-7407.

TAI CHI CHIH | Griffith

Tai Chi Chih for adult beginners starts at 11 a.m. Jan. 22 at the Griffith Senior Center, 349 N. Indiana, for eight weeks. Registration required.

FYI: (219) 924-1405.

                                                                                                       

JAN. 28

INTERNATIONAL CUISINE | Merrillville

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, executive director of Northwest Indiana Adult Guardianship Services, at niags_teddy@yahoo.com or (219) 985-6566.

CHILI SUPPER | Hobart

The 12th annual Hobart Kiwanis chili supper takes place from 5 to 7 p.m., Jan. 28, at St. Bridget School's gymnasium, 107 Main St. Adults cost $7 and children under 10 are $4. Carry-outs available. 

FYI: Call (219) 942-8141.             

JAN. 29

SPAGHETTI DINNER | Griffith

The Griffith Public Schools Educational Foundation hosts its 19th annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Griffith Middle/High School cafeteria, 600 N. Wiggs Ave. Dinner includes spaghetti or slice of pizza, salad, bread, dessert and drink. Adults cost $5, senior citizens $4 and children elementary age and younger cost $3. Carry-outs available but drink not included in carry-out orders. Dinner precedes the Griffth-Andrean boys basketball game.

FYI: (219) 924-4250

ESSAY CONTEST | Gary

Entry deadline is Jan. 29 for The Roosevelt Class of '63 Lady Panthers and supporters essay contest titled "The Mrs. Ruth Battle I Am My Sister's Keeper." It is open to all Roosevelt Business and Technical Academy female students. The winner will receive $200. If she is the daughter or granddaughter of a member of the class of 1963, she will receive $250. Contestants may forward their essays to '63 ‘Velt Lady Panthers, P. O. Box 2644, Gary, IN 46403 or e-mail them to daisy21007@sbcglobal.net by Jan. 29. The winner will be announced on March 13. The contest is named in honor of Mrs. Ruth Battle, their former English teacher and supporter of their inspirational breakfasts.

FYI: Contact Daisy Curtis (219) 938-3946 or daisy21007@sbcglobal.net. 

JAN. 30

GREEK MARDI GRAS | Hammond

Bring your family and friends for Greek food and great fun at the Big Fat Greek Mardi Gras from noon to 8 p.m. Jan. 30 and from noon to 6 p.m. Jan. 31 at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 7021 Hohman Ave. The menu includes lamb, Greek style chicken, pastitsio (baked macaroni and meat), Greek salad, and lemon rice soup along with a taste of Greek pastries, loukoumades (honey puff delights) and a bundt cake contest. Special activities include children's entertainment from 2 to 5 p.m. Jan. 30 and a church tour and an informative lecture on Orthodoxy at 6 p.m. Jan. 30 and at 4 p.m. Jan. 31.  Visit the bookstore and enter the special raffles.

FYI: (219) 932-7347.

SOUP SUPPER | Hammond

The First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association partnering with All Saints Parish is hosting a fundraising supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 30 at All Saints School, 570 Sibley St. Supper includes all-you-can-eat soup, bread, desert, coffee and soft drinks. The cost is $8.00.

FYI: (219) 932-0204.

JAN. 31

OFF BROADWAY PLAY | East Chicago

St. Stanislaus School, corner of 150th Street and Indianapolis Boulevard, presents the Off Broadway play "Late Nite Catechism," on Jan. 31. Mass is at noon, social hour from 1 to 2 p.m. and the play in the church is at 2 p.m. Tickets are $30. For ticket information call (219) 398-1316 or visit www.ststans-ec.net.

FEB. 5

GARDEN CLUB | Highland

The Brantwood Home & Garden Club will have its first meeting of the year at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at the home of Donna Ritz, south of Ridge Road. Luncheon will be served. New members are welcome. 

FYI: Call (219) 662-2667 to RSVP and for directions.

FEB. 6

BLOOD DRIVE | Highland

Heartland Blood services will host a blood drive from 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 6 at New Life Church, Ridge Road and Fifth Street. All donors will be entered into a drawing for a gas card. A pancake breakfast will also be taking place that morning from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. benefitting the Cadets boys group, donations accepted.

FYI: Call (219) 844-9401.