DEAL THE CARDS | Crown Point

Vietnam Veterans of America will host a No Limit Texas Hold 'Em Tournament tonight at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St. Doors open at 6 p.m. and play begins at 7 p.m. Register at the door; buy-in is $60, with $40 to the pot, and there are no re-buys. Prize levels will be determined by the number of participants.

FYI: (219) 696-0076

ALTON GOIN MUSEUM | Portage

The Portage Community Historical Society will open the Alton Goin Museum today at Countryside Park, 5250 U.S. 6, for the season. The museum hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The Trager Homestead is open by appointment only due to a lack of volunteers. Call to make an appointment to see the house.

FYI: (219) 762-4218

GRAND OPENING | Highland

8 tonight at BeanCounters the opening of the new Ba Da Boom Lounge, 8413 Kennedy Ave. A new Rat Pack era 60's lounge with a bar and dance floor. RCJJ Party Productions will provide the music. No cover.

FYI: (219) 838-3333

DANCERS DELIGHT | Hobart

7 to 10:30 p.m. Sunday at the Elks, 3580 W. 61st Ave. Dance to the Big Band sound of the Gary Anthony Orchestra.

FYI: (219) 942-1152

BALLROOM DANCE | Valparaiso

Dance Unlimited hosts bi-monthly ballroom dances for adult beginners from 6 to 9 p.m. on the first and third Sundays of the month at the studio, 1705 LaPorte Ave. The public is invited. Admission is $8 and includes complimentary snacks. Pop and water are available for purchase.

FYI: (219) 477-4669 or www.danceunlimited.us

NEW HORIZONS | Schererville

New Horizons singles dance is 8 p.m. Tuesdays at the Halls of St. George, 905 E. Joliet St. Cost is $5.

FYI: (219) 465-5111 or (219) 844-1824

MIRETTE | Crown Point

Crown Point Community Theatre presents the musical "Mirette" at 8 tonight and 3 p.m. Sunday at On The Square Sports Academy, 105 N. Court St. (Enter on Court Street) tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and students.

FYI: (219) 805-4255 or tickets@cpct.biz

SPAGHETTI DINNER | South Haven

Girl Scout Troop 416 will hold its first ever spaghetti dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the South Haven American Legion, 429 W. County Road 750 North. The girls are raising funds to purchase camping equipment for their troop. Tickets are $4 per person and can be purchased in advance or at the door.

FYI: (219) 762-2404

GOOD TIME CHARLEY | Hobart

Turn-About Singles Dance at 8 tonight at the Elks Hall, 3580 W. 61st Ave. Admission is $7.

FYI: (219) 650-2111 or (708) 445-4450

PENNY RAFFLE | South Haven

South Haven American Legion Post 502 will host a penny raffle and bake sale at 9 a.m. Sunday at the post, 429 W. County Road 750 North. Proceeds will benefit Alex "Johnny" Szmutko, a member of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 502 for the past 11 years. He was diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. This is one of many events the Legion will hold to help him. A bank account has been set up at Centier Bank to accept donations to the Alex "Johnny" Szmutko Benefit. Donations also can be made via Pay Pal or credit card at www.szmutko.com

FYI: (219) 759-2121