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TODAY

ALUMNI LEADERS DAY | Hammond

Twenty Purdue University Calumet distinguished alumni will be honored and invited to share their expertise and perspectives during Alumni Leaders Day festivities on campus Nov. 6. After introductions and award presentations at 5 p.m., the alumni honorees will participate in a one-hour forum and panel discussion at 5:30 in Alumni Hall of the Student Union & Library. An opportunity to network will follow. Admission is free and open to the community. The 2009 class of Alumni Leaders, city of residence and occupation includes: Toni R. Mitchell (Valparaiso) principal; Denise Hughes (Munster) principal; Mitchell J. Macenski (Minneapolis, MN), global director clinical affairs; Roman Modrowski (Chicago) senior editor, ESPNChicago.com; April Heltsley (Bloomington), senior faculty lecturer, Indiana University Kelley School of Business; Richard Gianni (Crown Point), senior faculty member at Westwood College;

David George (Chicago) director of bioinformatics; Jon Aros (Valparaiso) environmental chemist, ;

Susan J. Jackson (La Porte) global sales and export manager; Jeff Schieb (Hammond) associate director for the Office of Institutional Research & Continuing Lecturer, Purdue University Calumet; Dale Wiersbe (St. John) retired, former President & CEO Ispat Inland; Marisol Yvonne Edmond (Merrillville), revenue agent, Internal Revenue Service; Michael Januszewski (Crown Point), senior equity trader; Toma Lukajic (Crown Point), chief financial officer of Bayshore Properties Inc.; Kasey Rodell (Crown Point), director client consulting; Eva Quiroz (Merrillville), case manager, for Wellpoint; Patricia Breitweiser, (Crown Point), supervisor of health services; Brian H. McShane (Munster) president and CEO of McShane's; Fred C. Keith (Schererville), IT manager; and Timothy Kovacik (Schererville), manager network services infrastructure worldwide.

FYI: Call (219) 989-2056.

VETERAN BENEFITS | Valparaiso

The deadline is today to RSVP for a free Veterans Aid and Attendance Seminar at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at Brookdale Sterling House, 2601 Valparaiso St. Wartime veterans or the surviving spouse of a veteran may be entitled to a monthly benefit amount ranging from $1,056-$1,949 from the Veterans Administration. The Veterans Service office of Porter County will be providing the presenters, James Lynch, Louise Stanko and James Atkinson, all accredited representatives by the Vietnam Veterans of America and the Marine Corps League.

FYI: Call (219) 617-5962.

SATURDAY

VETERANS DINNER | Highland

A World War II Veterans Plaque Rededication and Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser will be held from 3:30 to 7 p.m.

Nov. 7, at Elks Lodge 981, 3120 45th St. The all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner includes salad, bread, dessert and coffee. Tickets are $7 for ages 13 and older and $4 for ages 6 to 12; younger children eat free. Elks Lodge 981 was established more than 100 years ago in East Chicago and moved 17 years ago. The plaque was originally dedicated at the former East Chicago lodge hall in honor of WWII veterans. Removed due to the move, it was lost and was recently recovered, restored and is being rededicated in honor of those who have served to protect freedom.

FYI: Call (219) 922-8253

HARVEST BAZAAR | Gary

A Harvest Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Roosevelt Park Pavilion, 21st and Harrison Street. New and used items, food, arts and crafts. Vendors can rent space for $15, or $25 for food booths.

FYI: Call (219) 944-9695 or (219) 688-6429.

BEAN BAG TOURNEY | East Chicago

A double-elimination Bean Bag Tournament will be held Nov. 7 at American Legion Allied Post 369, 1401 W. Chicago Ave. Registration is from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and contest starts at 6. Cost is $5 to enter, and prizes will be awarded based on participation. Cash bar and grill will be available. Singles will be matched with partners.

FYI: Call (219) 398-1802, ext. 29.

RUMMAGE SALE | Griffith

A huge indoor rummage sale to benefit Calumet Christian School will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 7 at Griffith Baptist Church, 826 N. Harvey St.

FYI: Call (219) 838-2494.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR | Highland

Annual Holiday Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 3711 Ridge Road. Homemade crafts, holiday items, Longabarger raffle, baked goods, jams and jellies, Attic Treasures, children's corner, books and magazines, and lunch available.

FYI: Call (219) 838-5313.

BLOOD DRIVE | Whiting

Hours have changed to 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for American Red Cross blood drive scheduled Nov. 7 at Elks Lodge at 1521 119th St. This blood drive is dedicated in honor of veterans, wounded warriors and cancer patients.

FYI: Call (219) 921-4276 to schedule a blood donation appointment.

HEALTH FAIR | Munster

Free cardiovascular screenings and more will be offered during a Health Fair scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 7 at Franciscan Physicians Hospital, 701 Superior Ave. Screenings will take place near the pre-op and catheterization labs and will include blood pressure, lipid profile, body mass index, glucose, electrocardiogram, abdominal aortic aneurysm, flash echo and carotid quick screening. Paul Jones, MD, interventional cardiologist, and Chicago Heart and Vascular Consultants, will be on hand to discuss findings with visitors. Hilton Hudson, MD, cardiothoracic surgeon, will provide a lecture and speak about cardiovascular disease. Visitors are asked to register at the Welcome Center to receive paperwork and verify screening times. Educational lectures on heart disease, heart health, vascular disease, aortic aneurysm, peripheral vascular disease and stroke awareness-management will be offered throughout the day in the hospital recovery area. Refreshments and giveaways will be available in the main lobby. Persons wishing a lipid profile, glucose or aortic aneurysm screening must fast a minimum of six hours before the test.

FYI: Call (219) 922-4273 to schedule a flash echo, peripheral artery disease and carotid quick screening time.

PUC HOMECOMING | Hammond

Purdue University Calumet alumni are invited to celebrate homecoming Nov. 7 with an alumni reception, campus tours and a basketball double-header. A free reception for all alumni and their families will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Calumet Conference Center at the far south end of campus, accessible south of 173rd Street. Hors d'oeuvres and an open bar will be provided. Additionally, campus bus tours are scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. Purdue Calumet's women's and men's basketball teams will be in action -the women's team hosting Spring Arbor (Mich.) University at 2 p.m., followed at 4 p.m. by the Purdue Calumet men's game vs. rival Indiana University Northwest. During half-time of the men's game, Purdue Calumet 1988 alumna Dori Downing will receive the Purdue Alumni Calumet Bob Hayes Athletic Alumni Award. Additionally, members of the Purdue Calumet Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2009-10 will be introduced: Bob Hayes (coach, athletic director, faculty member and statistician,1952-89), Ed Blackmon (men's basketball, 1981-83), Lee Ann DeYoung (women's basketball, 1984-88), Larry Liddle (men's basketball coach, 1981-2000) and Rod Weingart (soccer & baseball, 1969-72). RSVP.

FYI: RSVP by e-mail to PAC@calumet.purdue.edu or phone (219) 989-2308.

KIDS' WORKSHOP | Hobart

Home Depot's Kids' Workshop project for November is Build A Trivet, and children can participate from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 7 at the Southlake Home Depot, 2851 E. U.S. 30.

FYI: Call (219) 942-2136.

VETERANS SERVICE | Leroy

Presented by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Committee and hosted by the Lake County Parks Department, a Veteran's Recognition Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 7 at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Stoney Run County Park, 142nd & Union Street. Speakers include Andrew Dykstra, winner of the American Legion National Oratory Award, and Fred Langley from Kouts American Legion Post 301. Coordinating the service will be Marty Dzieglowicz, past First District commander and current Northern vice commander of the American Legion. A gun salute will be given by members of American Legion Post 261 in Cedar Lake, who have been participating in the service since 1974.

FYI: Call (219) 769-PARK.

MEDICAL REUNION | Merrillville

A reunion for St. Mary Medical Center - Gary employees will be held Nov. 7 at Yesteryear's, 2193 W. 84th Place. Former employees and their guests are invited to this festive affair for fun, food and fellowship. Reservations are $35 per person.

FYI: Call Pat McGhee at (219) 977-9394.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR | Crown Point

St. Anthony Medical Center Auxiliary will host a Christmas in the Country Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Marian Education Center, on the hospital campus at 1201 S. Main St. The event will showcase crafts, stockings, seasonal arrangements, snowmen, angels, wreaths, baby items, homemade baked goods and more.

FYI: Call (219) 757-6347.

HEALTH SCREENINGS | Merrillville

Methodist Hospitals is offering free health screenings including blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, body fat analysis, bone density, oximetry and PSA screening from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 7 at the Hellenic Cultural Center, 8000 Madison St. In addition to the free screenings, many of the hospital services will be represented by health care professionals with free literature and giveaways. Participants will have the opportunity to speak to a physician about their screening results or health questions. Participating physicians include Jeffery Flagg, MD, plastic surgeon; Melissa Mahoney, MD, OB/GYN; Michael McGee, MD, chief medical director of Emergency Services; Joi Bradshaw, MD, OB/GYN; Omar Shamsi, MD, bariatric physician medical nutritionist; and Debbie Equihua, BSN, CNM, MS, certified nurse midwife. Free back massages and raffles will be included.

FYI: Call (219) 886-4474.

BOILER BLOOD DRIVE | Hobart

Purdue Alumni Club is partnering with Indiana Blood Center to host a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 7 in the bloodmobile parked at Buffalo Wild Wings, 2500 Southlake Mall Road. Each donor will receive a coupon for six free buffalo wings plus other Purdue gifts. Boilermaker fans are invited to donate blood, have lunch and cheer on their football team at the restaurant.

FYI: Visit www.indianablood.org or call (765) 446-4216.

SAMS MEET| Lowell

SAMS Indiana Travelers Chapter 96 of the Good SAM RV Club, welcomes all RV'ers to its non-camping lunch and meeting get-together at 1 p.m. Nov. 7 at Flying "J" Cookery, just east of the Interstate 65 and Ind. 2 interchange. Winterizing Your RV will be the discussion topic.

FYI: Contact Al or Nancy Mills at (219) 844-8727 or n.millsgsc@hotmail.com.

DRIVE CANCELLED | Merrillville

The American Red Cross blood drive scheduled for Nov. 7 at the American Red Cross Merrillville Donor Center has been cancelled. However, the American Red Cross Donor Center, located at 791 E. 83rd Ave. in Merrillville will be open on from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 21.

FYI: Call (800) GIVE-LIFE to schedule a blood donation.

FREE SHRED DAY | Schererville

Advance Financial Federal Credit Union has scheduled a combination free Shred Day/Food Drive on from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 7 at the main branch, 31 W. U.S. 30. The event aims at helping people protect themselves from identity thieves while getting into the holiday spirit by donating canned food items to the credit union's Annual Food Drive For The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, continuing through Nov. 14. Provided by SECURE Eco-Shred, the shredding is free and open to all area residents. Bring up to two banker's-size boxes of unwanted personal documents for shredding.

FYI: Call (73) 342-9900.

ONGOING

T-SHIRT SALES | Highland

Highland Select Centennial Committee is selling T-shirts commemorating the town's 2010 centennial. The shirts, all adult sizes, include the official centennial logo with an orange and fuchsia tulip. Colors available are black (with white printing), yellow, pistachio and serene green. Cost is $10 each. T-shirts are available at the Town Hall, 3333 Ridge Road.

FYI: E-mail 100@highland.in.gov.