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To get listed in the calendar, contact Southlake community coordinator Marlene A. Zloza at least 10 days in advance.
E-mail: mzloza@nwitimes.com.
Fax: (219) 662-5296.
Address: 2080 N. Main St., Crown Point, IN 46307.
Questions? Call (219) 662-5340.
STORY TIME | Cedar Lake
Story Time for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 from the MacArthur district is held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays during the school year at MacArthur Elementary School, 12900 Fairbanks St. Call Sue Beck to register. The theme Jan. 7 and 8 is "Farm Flu," the theme Jan. 14 and 15 is "Bedtime," the theme Jan. 21 and 22 is "Mitten Bingo" and the theme Jan. 28 and 29 is "Bear Hunt."
FYI: Call (219) 374-7866.
BENEFIT SHOW | Hobart
A special benefit performance of "Late Nite Catechism, " an interactive comedy by Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan, will be held for St. Bridget Catholic School at 2 p.m. Jan. 11 at The Art Theatre, 230 Main St. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door, with premium tickets for front three rows priced at $50. Cash, check or credit cards will be accepted. Dinner will be available immediately following the performance at the St. Bridget Parish Center. The show has been described as "a gleeful, playful - but never vulgar - send-up of Catholic schools in particular and Catholicism in general."
FYI: Call St. Bridget Church rectory at (219) 942-6441.
HYPNOSIS WORKS | Merrillville
Find out how hypnotism works at a free class celebrating World Hypnotism Day from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6 at Shurr Success Hypnosis, Suite 210 of the Twin Towers at Interstate 65 and U.S. 30 (Use Entrance D). Mental Strategies For Achieving Your Goals in 2009 will be hosted by Tim Shurr, State Certified hypnotist, author and motivational speaker. Seating is limited; call to register.
FYI: Call Cindy or Tim at (219) 756-7645.
MONTHLY BREAKFAST | Crown Point
Fred Schmidt American Legion Post 20, Auxiliary Unit 20 and the Sons of the Legion host its monthly breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. Jan. 3 at the post home, 1401 N. Main St. All-you-can-eat plain or blueberry pancakes, sausage, made-to-order eggs, biscuits and gravy, toast, juice and coffee cost $6 for adults, $5 for veterans and seniors, and $2.50 for children 6 to 12. Younger children eat free. Proceeds benefit American Legion projects for the local library, scholarships, youth, veterans and their families.
FYI: Call (219) 663-9788.
SIMPLE COOKING | Hobart
Adults will learn simple, easy cooking with recipe demonstrations and taste testing at 1 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Lake County Public Library's Hobart branch, 100 N. Main St. Call to register.
FYI: Call (219) 942-2243.
WATCH SERVICE | Gary
A Watch Service begins at 10 p.m. Jan. 31 at King's Highway Church, 500 E. Ridge Road. Bring in the new year giving God the glory.
FYI: Call (219) 884-4707.
STAMP CLASS | St. John
Adults can create rubber stamped paper products with Stampin'Up!'s Melissa Krenkel-Sullivan at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Lake County Public Library's St. John branch, 9450 U.S. 41. There is a $5 fee due at the time of class for the cost of materials. Registration is required.
FYI: Call (219) 365-5379.
PENGUIN PARADE | Cedar Lake
Preschoolers 3 to 5 will enjoy stories, songs and a craft as they learn all about penguins at 10 a.m.or 1 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Lake County Public Library's Cedar Lake branch, 10010 W. 133rd Ave.
FYI: Call (219) 374-7121.
LANGUAGE CLASSES | Merrillville
Join adults learning English as a second language at 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 5 through March 11, at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. U.S. 30. Four levels are offered - Non-English Speaking, Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced. Individuals will be assessed to determine their appropriate level. Classes are free and no registration is required. Bring a pencil and paper.
FYI: Call (219) 769-3541, ext. 309.
CIRCLE OF READERS | Merrillville
Readers are invited to a discussion of "The World Without Us" by Alan Weisman at 6:15 p.m. Jan. 8 at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. U.S. 30. Call to register or reserve a copy.
FYI: Call (219) 769-3541, ext. 340.
FOOD DRIVE | Portage
TS Cheer & Rising Star Martial Arts, 5347B U.S. 6, is holding a holiday food drive. Any new student who brings in six canned or dry food items will receive a free, two-week beginner class. Choose from Tae Kwon Do, tumbling or cheerleading. Donations will be split between Hobart and Portage food pantries and will be accepted until Jan 4.
FYI: Call (219) 762-4337.
EARN A SCHOLARSHIP | Lake County
Lake County Master Gardeners have expanded its scholarship program for the 2009-10 academic year. Scholarships will be awarded to college and university students who are residents of Lake County. In addition to the majors of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, majors of Forestry, Botany (Horticulture Equivalent), Plant Pathology, Entomology are also eligible as well. Other majors that benefit consumer gardening may be considered if the applicant provides a one paragraph description of how they will use their major to promote the objectives of the Master Gardeners. Application deadline is Jan. 16, 2009. Application forms are available from university departmental offices, online at www.ces.purdue.edu/CES/Lake/files/ANR/2009PostSecScholar.pdf or by calling the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, Lake County Office
FYI: Call (219) 755-3240.
SCHOLARS CAN APPLY | Northwest Indiana
Crown Point's Beta Rho Chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa sorority is accepting applications for its academic scholarships. Candidates have to be at least a full-time college sophomore and a U.S. citizen residing in Northwest Indiana or a graduate of a Northwest Indiana high school. Applicants should have a strong academic record and show good potential in their chosen field of study. Special scholarships are available in the fields of fine arts and music. Deadline for applications is Jan. 31.
FYI: Call Kathy Koscielniak at (219) 663-8208 or e-mail mkcayman1517@aol.com for an application.
