Are you looking for something fun to do? Would you like to get out and meet people? Whether you are young or a senior citizen, there is plenty that you can do to help in our community.
Find out how to get involved Saturday at the "Spring into Action" Volunteer Fair in the cafeteria of Crown Point High School, 1500 S. Main St. Sponsored by the Crown Point Community Foundation, more than 60 nonprofit organizations looking for help will man information booths from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
While some organizations are looking for weekly or monthly volunteers, others are looking for one-day or seasonal help. This is also a great way for high school students to make contacts to earn their service hours toward graduation.
For more information visit www.spring-into-action.org or call the foundation at (219) 662-7252.
Shavees lining up
Speaking of volunteers, the St. Baldrick’s Day event will take place again this year on St. Patrick’s Day. Participants, or “shavees,” work hard to raise the highest amount of donations for finding cures for childhood cancer.
Then, from noon to 4 p.m. March 17 in the small bay at the Crown Point Fire Station, join the crowd to watch these men and women have their heads shaved in solidarity with kids battling cancer.
During the Crown Point St. Patrick’s Day Parade that evening, there will be a float accepting donations along the parade route. To become a “shavee,” contact Timothy A. Martin at (219) 306-1218 or martintnh@sbcglobal.net.
History comes alive
Enjoy Dave Ehlert as “Abe Lincoln, Mark Twain and the Civil War” at 2:30 p.m. today at the new Crown Point Community Library, 122 N. Main St. Learn how a union President and a Confederate deserter fought against slavery and racism in pre- and post-war days.
This 90-minute historical drama, humor and education program is a free event sponsored by the Friends of the Crown Point Library.
Hop on by to eat with bunny
Tickets are on sale for the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on March 16 in the Maki Ballroom of the Old Lake Courthouse in Crown Point.
The will be four seating times again this year: 8 to 8:45 a.m., 9 to 9:45 a.m., 10 to 10:45 a.m. and 11 to 11:45 a.m.
Cost is $5 in advance and $8 at the door if seating is available, and includes a continental breakfast, children’s games, face painting, an old-fashioned Easter egg hunt on the courthouse lawn and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Parents should bring their own cameras to take photos.
Tickets are available at both chamber offices, Room 2006 in the Old Lake Courthouse at 1 Courthouse Square, Crown Point, and 225 W. 80th Place, Merrillville. For more information, call Farren Felus at (219) 769-8180.
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