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Contact Valparaiso community coordinator Annette Arnold at (219) 548-4359 or Portage community coordinator Barbara Martin at (219) 762-1397, ext. 2227.

E-mail: aarnold@nwitimes.com or bmartin@nwitimes.com.

SKILLS TRAINING | Valparaiso

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills training is a two-day suicide first aid interactive workshop for community caregivers hosted by Family Concern Counseling. Due to the nature of the training, attendance all day for both days is required. The class meets from 9 a.m..m March 6 and 7 at Family Concern Counseling, 2505 Valley Drive. Registration is $120; $110 for groups of 4 or more. Price includes 1.4 CEUs or 14 contact hours, snacks for both days and workshop materials. Register online at: https://learn.ipfw.edu/ShowGroups.awp. Click on the "Healthcare/Medical" option.

FYI: Call (260) 481-6238

LEAPS IN PROFITS | Schererville

"Leaps In Profits," a business-to-business trade show, will be presented by Indiana Tech and NWI Networking Professionals from 3 to 7 p.m. Feb. 28 at Banquets at St. George, 528 W. 77th Ave. Admission is free with a business card or a $5 donation to Legacy Foundation, with door prizes, refreshments and educational segments on networking, Website optimization, marketing and business trends. Booths are available for $100.

FYI: Call (219) 736-5557 or visit www.NWInetworking.org.

BALLROOM DANCE | Valparaiso

The Valparaiso Parks Department has partnered with United Dance Arts of Valparaiso to offer new adult ballroom dance classes. Beginner will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, March 12 through April 9 at the United Dance Arts of Valparaiso studio, 55 Morthland Drive. Fee is $120 for couples and $78 for singles.

FYI: Call (219) 462-5144.

GREEK FEST | vALPARAISO

St. Iakovos Greek Orthodox Church will hold a winter Greek Festival from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. March 1. Enjoy home-made, mouth-watering Souvlaki (shishkabob), Loukaniko (sausage), Pasticho, Spanakopita, Tiropita, Greek Salad, Avgolemono soup, Baklava and many more pastries.

Fyi: Call (219) 462-4052.

Y-ME | Valparaiso

Y-Me of Porter County will meet at 10 a.m. March 1 at the Porter Education Building, 1401 Calumet Ave. There will be open discussion. The mission of Y-Me is that no one should face breast cancer alone. The public is invited. There is no fee to attend.

FYI: Call (219) 465-0566.

KP DUTY | Chesterton

Keep Praying Duty, also known as KP Duty, will hold a community prayer meeting at 6:30 p.m. March 3 in the food court at Liberty Bible Church, 824 N. Calumet Ave. The group meets on the first Monday of every other month to pray for members of the United States military and those who love them. Child care is available by appointment.

FYI: Call (219) 464-0497.

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT | Hammond

Nominations for Outstanding Teacher, Scholar and Service Awards for Purdue University Calumet faculty members are sought by March 3. Outstanding Teacher Awards recognize Purdue Calumet faculty who demonstrate superior ability in helping students meet course objectives, stimulate their desire to master course objectives, exhibit competence in their discipline, and aid and motivate students in a counseling and advisory capacity. Outstanding Scholar Awards honor faculty who show superior achievement in a creative endeavor, in the development of new knowledge in their discipline, or in scholarly or creative work that affects students. Outstanding Service Awards recognize outstanding professional and community service and outreach activity. Professional service includes belonging to an organization and especially serving as an officer. Likewise, community service involves volunteer service on boards of directors or agencies or direct service to clients. Outreach typically involves

extending the influence of the university through continuing education, off-campus courses or consulting.

FYI: Call (219) 989-2446 or (800) HI-PURDUE, ext. 2446.

DIG DATES | Kouts

Kankakee Valley Historical Society has now posted Collier Lodge dig dates for this year. To find information about past digs, find out about upcoming programs about the digs, and to fill out the information and send it in to the address listed as processing of applications begins for this years dig, visit http://www.kankakeevalleyhistoricalsociety.org/ or go directly to the 2008 Dig Package Web page at http://www.kankakeevalleyhistoricalsociety.org/2008digapplication.htm .

FYI: Call (219) 766-2302 or e-mail jophod@jorsm.com.

CONCERT | Portage

Matthew Smith & Indelible Grace will perform in concert at 6:30 p.m. March 5 at Portage First United Methodist Church, 2637 McCool Road. Advanced tickets are $8 for adults and $7 for students. Tickets will be $10 at the door.

FYI: Call (219) 762-3846 or visit www.portageumc.org.

CASINO NIGHT | Chesterton

State Park Little League will hold a Casino Night from 6 p.m. to midnight March 8 at the Chesterton Moose Lodge, 602 Broadway. Charity gamblers will play for fun and prizes and also have an opportunity to buy into a poker tournament for cash prizes. Tickets are $40 and include dinner, unlimited gambling chips and an entry into several prize drawings. Tickets for the poker tournament buy-in are $100. Drink tickets will be available for purchase during the evening event. Only 200 tickets will be sold for the event. Organizers are accepting donations of prizes. Proceeds from the event will go toward the league's planned expansion that will provide additional parking and a third ball field.

FYI: Call Lori Hasselberger at (219) 926-8562 or Cheryl Bachman at (219) 926-6579 or visit the Web site at www.stateparklittleleague.org.

GARAGE SALE | Boone Grove

Space is still available for the second annual family garage sale and more, set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 15 at Boone Grove High School. Rent a 10-foot space for $20. Bring own tables or rent from the school for an additional $10 each. A variety of food and baked goods will also be available for purchase. Proveeds will benefit Boone Grove Middle School.

FYI: Call (219) 988-4481.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR. SEUSS

Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Hebron Public Library, 201 W. Sigler St. Crafts, food, games will be included. Cost is $2 and must be paid upon registration. This is for grades kindergarten through 3.

FYI: Call (219) 996-3684.

Kindergarten roundup | Hebron

Kindergarten roundup begins at 6:30 p.m. March 6 for Porter Lakes Elementary School. Bring child's original certified birth certificate, immunization records and proof of residency (utility bill.)

There will be a sign up sheet for mandatory screening scheduled March 20.

FYI: Call (219) 988-2727.