Lupus Indiana Foundation will host a Friday afternoon golf outing Oct. 1 at the Brasserie Golf Course in Chesterton. Tee off time is 1 p.m.
The entry fee is $75 and proceeds will help the Indiana Chapter provide funds for support groups for patients and their families, fund research and education. For more information, contact Matt Johnson at (219) 962-7150 or mej9899@yahoo.com.
Red carpet event
Congratulations to The Multicultural Wellness Network as it celebrates its 10th anniversary with a Red Carpet Celebration at 6 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Center for Visual & Performing Arts in Munster.
Invited guests include Bobby Howard, former NFL player and transplant recipient, and actors Manny Sosa and Kenneth Monroe. All proceeds will benefit MOTTEP & MWN programs and services.
For more details, call (219) 985-9504.
Back to School League
It's the time of year for new classes, new books and more sports. Register your basketball player in the Back to School League at The Fieldhouse-Merrillville, 899 E. 99th Court, Merrillville.
The Girls and Boys Divisions for grades 3 to 12 will register Sept. 12. Single Elimination Tournament dates are: Girls - grades 9 to 12 and Boys - grades 7 and 8 on Sunday, Oct. 17; and Girls - grades 4 to 8 and Boys- grades 4 to 6 and high school on Sunday, Oct. 24.
For more information and/or to register, visit www.thefieldhouse-merrillville.com or call (219) 738-2424.
The boy with the nose
The Chicago Street Theatre is celebrating its 56th year of quality productions with the timeless classic tale of "Pinocchio." Show dates and times are: 7 p.m. Sept. 3, 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sept. 4, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 5, and 7 p.m. Sept. 9 and 10 at 154 W. Chicago St., Valparaiso.
Call the box office at (219) 464-1636 for a special rate - one free child's ticket (11 and younger) with the purchase of one adult ticket. This special is not available online.
Symphony gala and concert
Indiana University Northwest will host the Northwest Indiana Symphony Gala and Concert at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond, on Sept. 24. The featured singers will be soprano Angela Mannino and tenor John Sumners, both from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, and the Northwest Symphony Chorus.
The Love and Heartbreaks Duet Gala will start at 6 p.m. with the concert following at 8 p.m. The gala will provide a feast of Italian specialties for dining, or attend just the concert and share a dessert and champagne toast at intermission. Group sales are also available.
Call the symphony office for reservations at (219) 836-0525, ext. 200, or visit www.nisorchestra.org.
Edward C. Dernulc is executive director of Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce. Reach him at (219) 769-8180 or geninq@crossroadschamber.org. Opinions expressed are solely those of the writer.
