MOMS TO PARTY | Cedar Lake

Due to inclement weather on the original date, MOMS Club of Cedar Lake/Lowell has rescheduled its third anniversary open house for 10 a.m. March 7 at the Lake County Public Library's Cedar Lake branch, 10010 W. 133rd Ave. All moms and children are welcome. A brief business meeting will be followed by snacks, games, and crafts for the children. MOMS Club is a nonprofit support group for stay-at-home moms and their children. Founded in February, 2005, the Cedar Lake/Lowell chapter supports nearly 30 women and 50 children in Cedar Lake, Hanover Township, Lowell and Lake Dalecarlia. Visit www.geocities.com/momsclubcedarlake for more information. RSVP.

FYI: Call (219) 374-2181 or e-mail momsclubcedarlake@yahoo.com.

HAM & BEANS | Schererville

McKinley Lodge 712 F&AM will host its Annual All-You- Can-Eat Ham and Bean Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. March 8 at McKinley Lodge, 330 68th Place. Donation is $7 for adults and $3 for children 11 and younger.

FYI: Call (219) 322-6590.

COED VOLLEYBALL | Lowell

Lowell Parks and Recreation Department offers adult coed volleyball sessions for ages 18 and older at two new sites with two courts available.. Come out from 7 to 9 p.m. March 7, April 11, 18 and 25 at Lake Prairie Elementary School, 11601 W. 181st Ave., and from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. March 14 and April 4 at Oak Hill Elementary School, 425 S. Nichols St. Donation is $2 a session for development of Freedom Park.

FYI: Call (219) 696-1570.

PARENTING SEMINAR | St. John

Dr. Ray Guarendi, who's been on "Oprah" and can be heard daily on Relevant Radio, will be the featured speaker at a parenting seminar at 7 p.m. March 16 at St. John the Evangelist School gym, U.S. 41 and 93rd Avenue. Dispel the Myths of Discipline offers dozens of practical ideas for dealing with children more calmly and easily. Guarendi is a father of 10, clinical psychologist, author, public speaker and radio host. A question-and-answer is planned after the presentation. Early bird tickets are available today for $10 per person or $15 per couple; starting March 4, the fee is $5 more. Registration forms are available at www.stjohnparish.org.

FYI: Call (219) 365-5678 or e-mail cmi@stjohnparish.org.

SPRING BINGO | Crown Point

Crown Point Lions Club will host its annual Spring Bingo Night at 7 p.m. March 6 in the 4-H Building at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is $5 and extra cards will be available for those who bring eyeglasses or hearing aids to donate. Prizes will be hams. Door prizes will be awarded and refreshments will be available for purchase. No carry-in food or beverages allowed. Proceeds benefit community program, including Meals on Wheels, CP Civil Defense, Crown Point Community Library, Cedar Lake Boys & Girls Club and Easter baskets for the needy.

FYI: Call (219) 663-6152.

MEXICAN BREAKFAST | E.C.

Sociedad Cultural Civica La Reforma offers a Mexican breakfast fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 9 at Heritage Hall, 4506 Tod Ave. The donation is $5. Breakfast includes huevos con chorizo (eggs with Mexican sausage), chilaguiles, huevos revueltos (scrambled eggs), frijoles refritos (refried beans), cafe and jugo de naranja (orange juice). A Mexican bread sale also will take place.

FYI: Call (219) 387-9000.

SPAGHETTI & GAMES | Crown Point

First District American Legion Las Vegas Night and Reverse Raffle will be held at 7 p.m. March 8 at Fred Schmidt American Legion Post 20, 1401 N. Main St. Doors open at 5 p.m. for an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner that will be served until 7 p.m. Menu includes spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and coffee for $4. Admission to the casino is free for blackjack, dice games, poker and wheel games. Raffle tickets are available for $25, with a $5,000 grand prize. Cash bar will be available. Proceeds benefit veterans, their children and the community.

FYI: Call Don Sales at (219) 663-1490 or Ernie Komasinski at 931-4223.

BUNCO PARTY | Hebron

A bunco party will be held at 1 p.m. March 9 at Range Line Presbyterian Church, 18095 Clay St. (turn north from Ind. 2 onto Clay St. one mile east of Interstate 65). Prizes, share the pot, door prizes, refreshments, ample parking and smoke-free. Hall is handicapped accessible. Cost is $10.

FYI: Call (219) 996-8746.

ALZHEIMER'S WALK | Crown Point

Let' Talk About the Walk meeting will take place at 9 a.m. March 11 at Holy Family Hall Franciscan Community Services, 205 Franciscan Drive. The session will focus on the May 10 walk for Alzheimer's Services of Northern Indiana. Participants will learn fundraising strategies for individuals and teams. A continental breakfast and door prizes will be featured. RSVP by March 7.

FYI: Call (219) 789-2470.

COMEDY SHOW | St. John

The public is invited to a night of laughs about marriage and relationships. Suncrest Christian Church hosts John Branyan's "Crazy in Love" comedy show at 7 p.m. March 7 at 10009 Parrish St. Tickets cost $5 and will be sold at the door.

FYI: Call (219) 365-9000 or visit www.suncrest.org.

MUSIC NIGHT | Lowell

Listen and dance to bluegrass, gospel and country music from 6 to 10:00 p.m. March 8 at VFW Post 6841, 17401 Morse St. A variety of musicians will jam. Donation is asked at the door and food is available for purchase. Hall is handicapped accessible.

FYI: Call (219) 696-8121 or 696-4361.

HOME AND GARDEN SHOW | Hammond

The Hammond Parks and Recreation Department announces its first Hammond home and garden show. It's set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 27 at the Jean Shepherd Community Center, 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive. Booths are available to promote businesses specializing in products and services geared toward home and garden. The application deadline is March 7.

FYI: Call (219) 554-0155 or visit www.gohammond.com.

GOSPEL PROGRAM | Gary

Gospel Sunrise presents Gospel Wings 4 featuring the Heavenly Airs of South Bend, The Victory Travelers of Chicago, Roberta Sneed of Gary and Sharla Williams of Gary at 6 p.m. March 8 at the YWCA, 150 W. 15th Ave. All-you-can-eat chicken wings and refreshments will be served. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets cost $20 in advance and $25 at the door and are wold at the Y and at The Bible Book Center, 3885 Broadway.

FYI: Call (219) 977-3237 or 884-4402.

SENIOR MOVIE | DeMotte

"Premonition" is the title of the Senior Movie Matinee at 2 p.m. March 6 at the DeMotte Library, 901 Birch St. SW. Staring Sandra Bullock and Julian McMahon, this PG-13 rated film finds the main characters in a daily drama when Linda Hanson awakens to find that her husband has been killed in a car accident, only to awaken the next day to find him safe and sound. Registration is appreciated in person, by phone or online at www.jasperco.lib.in.us.

FYI: Call (219) 987-2221.

GARDEN SHOW TRIP | Munster

Munster Parks and Recreation Department offers a trip from 8:15 to 4:15 p.m. March 11 to the Chicagoland Flower & Garden Show in Rosemont, Ill. This year's show will include theme gardens, a live remote from WGN radio, seminars by master gardeners, culinary demonstrations, a teaching garden, a photo garden and well as exhibitors. Trip includes admission and motorcoach transportation. The fee is $32 for residents, $37 for nonresidents and $30 for Keen-Ager members. Sign up at Town Hall, 1005 Ridge Road.

FYI: Call (219) 836-PARK.

QUILTERS MEET | DeMotte

Quilters are invited to bring ongoing projects to work on together from 9 a.m. to noon today and March 17 at the DeMotte Public Library 901 Birch St. SW. Registration is preferred in person, by phone or online.

FYI: Call (219) 987-2221.

COMEDY ROOM | Gary

TNT Productions and Host One Entertainment present The Basement/Open Mic Comedy Room

beginning March 11 at Theatre by the Lake, 436 S. Lake St. Doors open at 8 p.m. Special guest host opening night is WGCI Personality Tony Schofield. Admission is $5.

FYI: Call (219) 614-9543, or visit www.lakestreettheatre.com.