Last Andrews Sister, Patty, dead at 94

The Andrews Sisters are shown announcing in June 1956 that they are reuniting with a "bury-the-hatchet cake" three years after dissolving their act. they are Maxene, from left, Patty and LaVerne.

Last Andrews Sister, Patty, dead at 94

Patty, left, and Maxene Andrews, surviving siblings of the famed Andrews Sisters trio, smile in October 1987 as they hold their star plaques which they received after agreeing to reunite to accept a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

OFFBEAT: Todd Bridges of 'Diff'rent Strokes' joins Dustin Diamond in Gary Saturday

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Readers ask about final chapter for 'Jeffersons' actor Hemsley

Isabel Sanford and Sherman Hemsley, who performed on the television sitcom "The Jeffersons," pose for a photograph in May 1998 in New York. Hemsley died in July at age 74. Sanford died in 2004 at age 86.

Taste of Autumn will benefit Hobart schools

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Cast of CBS TV Series "Lost in Space"

The surviving cast of "Lost in Space," the popular 1960s TV series, will reunite in Chicago for fans Sept. 8 and 9, 2012.

OFFBEAT: Loni Anderson and 'Lost in Space' Reunion part of Chicago Celeb Show this Weekend

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"An Evening with The Monkees" 2012 Tour with Mike Nesmith

The Chicago Theatre is one of just 12 city dates for the 2012 "An Evening with The Monkees" tour starring a reunion of singer Mike Nesmith with fellow original members Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork. The group performs in the Windy City Nov. 16.

OFFBEAT: Star Plaza's Charlie Blum nets Monkees tour, including Mike Nesmith

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Attention: Portage Alumni, teachers, coaches and administrators

PORTAGE | If you were part of the Portage Township High School or middle school family between the years of 1973 and 1981, you are invited to a special Gathering at Woodland Park on September 1 beginning at 3 p.m.

Helpful tips to planning your high school reunion

Most high school graduating classes would be satisfied with a successful 10-year reunion, but ours was so good, it left us wanting more.

Munster reunion committee seeks classmate information

MUNSTER | The Reunion Committee from Munster High School's class of 1982 is seeking current contact information for classmates in planning a reunion dinner the weekend of Munster High homecoming this fall. Other social events are being planned throughout the weekend.

Clark High cast to reunite after 30 years at Whiting revival of "Godspell"

The beloved musical "Godspell" will be presented at Whiting High School, running at 7 p.m. March 9, 10, 16 and 17 in the school auditorium. There's a connection this production has with a production done 30 years ago that makes it even more interesting.

OFFBEAT: Key Players Gathering Tonight for Candlelight Dinner Playhouse Reunion

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Grand venues

The Blue Dress Barn

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Valerie and Tomas Medina, Three Oaks, Michigan

Cast Reunion for "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

The child cast of the 1971 film 'Willy Wonka' includes Michael Bollner (left to right), Denise Nickerson, Paris Themmen, Julie Dawn Cole and Peter Ostrum, shown here reunited for a CNN story segment.

Tee off with Hobart Democrats this Sunday

Hobart Democratic Precinct Organization will host its annual golf outing Scramble on Sunday at Indian Ridge Golf Course, 6363 Grand Blvd., Hobart. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and tee off is at noon. Food, beverages and prizes are included in the $70 cost per golfer, or attend dinner only …

Alumni gather for picnic

LOWELL - The June 1961 graduating class of Holy Name School in Cedar Lake reunited for a 50-year anniversary party July 30 at the home of Ed and Pam Hardesty. Of the 32 original classmates, three have died: Raymond Johnson, Susie Rohl, and Jerry Fogarty. Twelve classmates were in attendance …