FOCUS ON LANDSCAPES | Munster
Art enthusiasts are invited to attend South Shore Arts Art in Focus meeting for a video and discussion on "John Constable, landscape artist." It will be held from 10 a.m. to noon today in the Bachman Gallery at the Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road.
FYI: Call (219) 836-1839.
BOWLING EVENT | Crown Point
Crown Point Parks and Recreation Department will host a Cooperative Special Recreation Initiative bowling event at 11 a.m. Nov. 9 at The Super Bowl Inc., 218 S. East St. C.S.R.I. is a venture seeking ways to increase recreational opportunities for individuals of all ages who have special needs. The fee is $5 per person for one game, shoe rental, and a pizza party. Extra games can be purchased separately. The registration deadline is Oct. 31.
FYI: Contact Jeff Jensen at (219) 661-2271 or jjensen@crownpoint.in.gov
TACO DINNER | Griffith
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 66 is having a taco dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 at 132 N. Wiggs St. They are serving tacos, tostadas, and margaritas. Carry-outs and dessert are available.
FYI: Call (219) 924-1415.
WILD WEST FALL FEST | Crown Point
Round up family, friends, and neighbors and stampede over to the Wild West Fall Fest from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 at Town & Country Christian Church, 7037 E. 117th Ave. There will be fun for all ages including a huge cardboard maze, crazy games, an old 'jail,' and plenty of candy. Plenty of soup, chili, and all kinds of eats at the chuck wagon stand. Family activities will run from 6 to 8 followed by a teen party starting at 8. Costumes are welcome (no scary ones, please), but are not required. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted.
FYI: Call Elizabeth or Tina at (219) 663-7896.
SPAGHETTI DINNER | Highland
Highland Lions will host a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 1 at Lincoln Center, 2450 Lincoln St. Menu includes spaghetti and meatballs, breadsticks, salad, coffee, pop and milk. Cost is $6.
FYI: Call (219) 838-3794.
PUPPET THEATER | Cedar Lake
Children of all ages will enjoy a puppet show with an opportunity to participate in some slightly spooky stories and activities at 6:30 p.m. today at the Lake County Public Library's Cedar Lake branch, 10010 W. 133rd Ave. Come in costume and make some fun things to prepare for Halloween.
FYI: Call (219) 374-7121.
CHESS KNIGHT | Schererville
All school age children (kindergarten and older) from beginners to advanced are invited to play chess, develop new strategies, and improve their skills at 6:30 p.m. today and the fourth Monday of each month at the Lake County Public Library's Dyer-Schererville branch, 1001 W. U.S. 30. Bring a friend and join the group. Call to register.
FYI: Call (219) 322-4731.
WELLNESS EXPO | Highland
Women's Wellness Expo is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 1 at Lincoln Center, 2450 Lincoln St. Agencies will provide literature and offer health screenings, product samples, consultations, items or services.
FYI: Call (219) 838-0114 or visit http://www.highlandparks.org.
DANCE SHOWCASE | Crown Point
Crown Point High School Dance Team will hold the Ninth Annual Dance Team Showcase at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 2 in the main gym at Crown Point High School, 1500 S. Main St. The varsity, junior varsity and middle school dance teams will perform the routines that they will use at basketball games, along with this year's competition routines. There will also be special performances by the CPHS cheerleaders. Admission is $5.
FYI: Call (219) 663-4885.
THE LOST U-BOAT | St. John
In "Shadow Divers," this year's Books to Bridge the Region selection for adults, two deep sea divers discover a sunken German U-boat off the coast of New Jersey that is not supposed to be there. Viewers will watch a NOVA documentary that captured the divers in action and explains the successes and failures of the German WWII submarine campaign at 1:30 p.m. today at the Lake County Public Library's St. John branch, 9450 U.S. 41. Light refreshments will be served.
FYI: Call (219) 365-5379.
BENEFIT DANCE | Munster
Share Our Dreams, a dinner dance and gala, is from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road. It's a benefit of the Share Foundation With the Handicapped, which serves the residential, vocational, spiritual and social needs of other abled adults. The event will include cocktails, dining, dancing to music by the Tom Milo Big Band and both silent and live auctions.
FYI: Call (219) 778-2585 or visit http://www.sharefoundation.org.
WOMEN'S CONNECTION | Schererville
Schererville Women's Connection offers a luncheon on the topic Winning The Game from noon to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at Briar Ridge Country Club, 123 Briar Ridge Drive. Speaker is Jean Shaffer of Fort Wayne and the special feature is a catering representative from Strack & VanTil. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Lunch costs $15. Make a reservation by Oct. 30.
FYI: Call (219) 937-4240 or 374-7769.
HARVEST DINNER | Cedar Lake
Cedar Lake United Methodist Church's annual Harvest Dinner will be served from 3 to 7 p.m. Nov. 1 in the fellowship hall at the church, 7124 W. 137th Place. Carry-outs will be available. Menu includes roast turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, tossed salad, roll & butter, dessert and beverage. Tickets, available at the door, are $8 for adults, $4 for children 9 and younger.
FYI: Call (219) 374-7312.
SPAGHETTI TIME | Cedar Lake
Cedar Lake Eagles Auxiliary 2529 will host an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Eagles Hall, 13340 Lake Shore Drive. Cost is $7 for spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, garlic bread, coffee and lemonade. Desserts and extra bread will be available for a small additional fee. Proceeds benefit local charities.
FYI: Call (219) 374-9873.
MINI SCRAPBOOKING | Wheatfield
Create a colorful display for those memorable photos at a Mini Scrapbooking program at 6 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Wheatfield Library, 350 S. Bierma St. Adults will create a 3-by-3-inch mini scrapbook using all-occasion paper and embellishments. Cost is $10 and all materials will be provided; bring cutting tools. Registration and payment is due by Nov. 1.
FYI: Call (219) 956-3774.
FALL BINGO | Crown Point
Crown Point Lions Club will host its 36th annual Fall Bingo Night at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30 in the 4-H Building at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St. Doors open at 5:30 for this smoke-free event. Admission is $5 and one extra card will be available for those who bring eyeglasses or hearing aids to donate. Prizes will be turkeys. Door prizes will be awarded and refreshments will be available. Tickets are available from Lions members, at Ron & Sons on South Main Street and at the door.
FYI: Call (219) 663-6152.
CHESS FOR EVERYONE | Crown Point
Open "chess among the books" for enthusiasts of all ages, novice or expert, is offered from 6 to 7:50 p.m. Wednesdays and 9:30 a.m. to noon Thursdays at the Crown Point Community Library, 214 S. Court S. Come with a partner or meet one. Basic instruction is offered on Wednesday evenings, and the library has a collection of materials on how to playthe game, including a DVD titled "Learn Chess in 30 Minutes" by Susan Polgar. Chess sets are available.
FYI: Call Barb at (219) 663-0270.
HARVEST PARTY | Dyer
Children age 3 through fifth grade are invited to a Harvest Party from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 1 on the grounds of NewHope Community Church, 14864 101st Ave., just east of Sheffield Avenue. Activities will include pony and hay rides, a moon jump, a cake walk from 4:30 to 5:30, crafts, games and prizes, and food, ending with a bonfire. Cost is $3 per child or $10 per family. Tickets will be available to purchase for food and some selected attractions.
FYI: Call (219) 365-0529.
DINE ON SPAGHETTI | St. John
The St. John Ladies Auxiliary is having a spagetti dinner from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at Post 717, 10400 W. 93rd Ave. Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert, coffee, tea or milk. It's $7 for adults and $4 for children 12 and younger.
FYI: Call (219) 365-8224.
CRAFTERS WANTED | Dyer
Dyer Parks & Recreation is seeking crafters for its seventh annual Holiday Shopping Spree & Craft Show, which will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at Kahler Middle School. The cost to participate in the show is $35 for an 8-by-8 space.
FYI: Call (219) 865-2505.
