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• E-mail: mzloza@nwitimes.com.

• Fax: (219) 662-5296.

• Address: 2080 N. Main St., Crown Point, IN 46307.

• Questions? Call (219) 662-5340.

SCHOLAR BREAKFAST | Lake Station

Lake Station Dollars for Scholars will host a fundraising breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. March 8 at Edison Junior-Senior High School, 3304 Parkside Ave. Menu includes pancakes, French toast and biscuits and gravy. Donation is $4 for adults, $3 for senior citizens and $2 for children 12 and younger. Tickets will be available at the door.

FYI: Call (219) 962-8531.

MYASTHENIA GRAVIS | Merrillville

A support group for Myasthenia Gravis meets from 10 a.m. to noon the second Saturday of the month in the meeting room at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. U.S. 30. Use west entrance. The group is for patients and families affected by MG and those interested in more information. This is a highly misdiagnosed disease in which communication between nerves and muscles is impaired, causing weakness. Janet Neely is the group leader.

FYI: Call (219) 942-0090.

FORECLOSURE AID | Crown Point

NWI ACORN is accepting applications from low- to moderate-income families facing foreclosure at South Lake County Community Services, 1450 E. Joliet St. Families must provide original loan documents, recent tax returns, monthly budget, bank statements, etc. Canvassers are needed to distribute information concerning foreclosure assistance in Crown Point, Dyer, Hammond and East Chicago.

FYI: Call (219) 218-5204.

BENEFIT NIGHT | Morocco

A benefit for Jordan Musenbrock will be held from 6:30 to 10 p.m. today at North Newton High School, 1641 W. 250 North. Admission is $3 per person or $5 per couple. Four bands will be performing a variety of music and a large variety of food and drink will be available to purchase. Jordan, 18, is a high school senior who was paralyzed in a car accident on Halloween, 2007. All proceeds will go to his family to help them financially cope with unexpected expenses. Anyone wishing to make a donation directly to Jordan's bank account can do so by contacting Roselawn Banking Center, P.O. Box 304, Roselawn IN 46372, or by visiting www.cupcakesforjordan.com.

FYI: E-mail theresabescher@mchsi.com or call (765) 807-5450.

DOG THIS PROGRAM | Merrillville

Kankakee Valley Historical Society will present a Collier Lodge archaeological dig program at 10:15 a.m. March 8 at the Midwest Open-Air Museums Coordinating Council Conference at The Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza. 800 E. 81st Ave. The archaeological video "Archaeological Adventure on the Kankakee" will be shown and Dr. Schurr will talk about last year's dig and plans for this year. One-day admission tickets are available.FYI: Visit www.momcc.org/Conferences.htm

FYI: Visit www.momcc.org/Conferences.htm CAREGIVER SUPPORT | MerrillvilleHarbor Light Hospice has partnered with Towne Centre to offer a Family Caregiver Support Group that meets at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Towne Centre Independent Living center, 7250 Arthur Blvd., to provide monthly education and support to caregivers and is open to the community. Facilitator is Tami Shires from Harbor Light Hospice, a Licensed Social Worker who will promote discussion amongst the group members. Guest speaker March 11 is Gary Bonk, attorney at law, on the subject of "Elder Law." Upcoming topics are "Home Health Care" on April 8; "Help for Veterans" on May 13; and "Reminiscent Therapy" on June 10. There is no charge however, an RSVP is requested by March 10 since light refreshments will be served.FYI: Call (219) 736-2900.FOOD DRIVE | NationwideCurves is hold is 10th annual food drive through March 15. Bring in a bag of nonperishable food items to any location and join Curves

for just $30. All groceries will be donated to local food banks. The Crown Point location is at 186 S. West St. and the Lowell site is at 186 Deanna Drive.FYI: Call (219) 661-9818 or 690-1230.FISHING FOR FUNDS | LowellKnights of Columbus Msgr. Timothy F. Doody Council 9696 will co-host a fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. today and March 14 at St. Edward School gym, 210 S. Nichols St., Lowell. Menu includes all-you-can-eat fried fish, French fries or boiled potatoes, cole slaw or applesauce, bread, beverage and choice of dessert. Cost is $9 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 12 and free for younger children. FYI: Call (219) 696-1806. BOOKS AND BRUSHES | HammondBooks, Brushes & Bands for Education, a nonprofit organization, will have its annual fundraiser March 10 at El Taco Real restaurant, 935 Hoffman St. Tickets cost $75 each and include a buffet and one drink; a cash bar will be available. The Billy Foster Trio will perform from 5 to 8 p.m with raffle prizes for guests. Proceeds will benefit

the tuition assistance and instrument purchase fund. Copies of POETICIZE will be available for $20. Reservations are preferred and can made by calling (219) 937-3737. Raffle prizes are welcome and can be picked up. All monetary donations and raffle prize contributions will be acknowledged in the program.STRIKE OUT | DyerA baker's double tournament supporting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is set for March 8 at Stardust Bowl III, 1330 Sheffield Ave. Signups start at 8:30 p.m. and bowling starts promptly at 10 p.m. Tickets cost $25 and include food. There will be door prizes, 50/50 tickets and raffles.FYI: Call (219) 405-1181 or 758-6538.SILENT AUCTION | MunsterFor the Love, the seventh annual dinner and silent and live auction benefiting the Samaritan Counseling Center, will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. March 8 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 8955 Columbia Ave. The Samaritan Center is a not-for-profit ministry of counseling and education, offering help and hope to those suffering

from stressful situations such as depression, anxiety, grief, marital conflict, and substance abuse. Tickets are available by phone.FYI: Call (219) 794-4179 or 741-4134.SEAFOOD DINNERS | Hobart

Parish Fish Frys will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays through March 14, in the St. Bridget Parish Center (gymnasium) at 107 Main St. The building is handicap accessible and carry-outs are available. Menu prepared by the St. Thomas Council of the Knights of Columbus includes all-you-can-eat smelt, pollock or ocean perch for $7.75, whole catfish for $9, lake perch for $12, Fishermen's Platter for $13.50, butterfly shrimp for $8.75 and children's menu for $3.50. Pop, beer, wine and water are available. Meals include coffee, bread, baked or French fries and salad bar. Desserts are available. All tips support the Gibault School and Diocesan seminarians.FYI: Call (219) 942-6441.LENTEN FISH | MerrillvilleSt. Andrew Church is holding its annual Lenten Fish Fry from 4 to 7 p.m. on Fridays during Lent, through March 14, at 801 W. 73rd Ave. Cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children. Menu includes baked or fried fish with potato or fries, bread, coffee or punch, ice cream and a bake sale.

FYI: Call (219) 769-8534.CHURCH DINNER | GriffithA fish fry will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. March 7 at First United Methodist Church, in the church fellowship hall at 44th and Cline. Meal includes ocean perch, French fries, bread, homemade salads, beverages and one dessert, with hot dogs for children. Carry-out orders are available. Dinner is $9 for adults and $3 for children 11 and younger. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Proceeds will assist the mission and youth programs sponsored by the Methodist Men and Methodist Women fellowships.FYI: Call (219) 838-6900.FISH & RAFFLE | MunsterA Lenten Fish Fry and Raffle will be held by the Holy Name Society from 4:30 to 8 p.m. March 7 at St. Thomas More Social Center, 8501 Calumet Ave. Menu includes cod, shrimp, French fries, coleslaw, pickled beets, bread and butter and beverages. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and younger. Carry-outs will be available. Beer and wine will be available. Raffle tickets are $1.FYI: Call (219)

836-8610.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT | Merrillville

Harbor Light Hospice has partnered with Towne Centre to offer a Family Caregiver Support Group that meets at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Towne Centre Independent Living center, 7250 Arthur Blvd., to provide monthly education and support to caregivers and is open to the community. Facilitator is Tami Shires from Harbor Light Hospice, a Licensed Social Worker who will promote discussion amongst the group members. Guest speaker March 11 is Gary Bonk, attorney at law, on the subject of "Elder Law." Upcoming topics are "Home Health Care" on April 8; "Help for Veterans" on May 13; and "Reminiscent Therapy" on June 10. There is no charge however, an RSVP is requested by March 10 since light refreshments will be served.

FYI: Call (219) 736-2900.

FOOD DRIVE | Nationwide

Curves is hold is 10th annual food drive through March 15. Bring in a bag of nonperishable food items to any location and join Curves for just $30. All groceries will be donated to local food banks. The Crown Point location is at 186 S. West St. and the Lowell site is at 186 Deanna Drive.

FYI: Call (219) 661-9818 or 690-1230.

FISHING FOR FUNDS | Lowell

Knights of Columbus Msgr. Timothy F. Doody Council 9696 will co-host a fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. today and March 14 at St. Edward School gym, 210 S. Nichols St., Lowell. Menu includes all-you-can-eat fried fish, French fries or boiled potatoes, cole slaw or applesauce, bread, beverage and choice of dessert. Cost is $9 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 12 and free for younger children.

FYI: Call (219) 696-1806.

BOOKS AND BRUSHES | Hammond

Books, Brushes & Bands for Education, a nonprofit organization, will have its annual fundraiser March 10 at El Taco Real restaurant, 935 Hoffman St. Tickets cost $75 each and include a buffet and one drink; a cash bar will be available. The Billy Foster Trio will perform from 5 to 8 p.m with raffle prizes for guests. Proceeds will benefit the tuition assistance and instrument purchase fund. Copies of POETICIZE will be available for $20. Reservations are preferred and can made by calling (219) 937-3737. Raffle prizes are welcome and can be picked up. All monetary donations and raffle prize contributions will be acknowledged in the program.

STRIKE OUT | Dyer

A baker's double tournament supporting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is set for March 8 at Stardust Bowl III, 1330 Sheffield Ave. Signups start at 8:30 p.m. and bowling starts promptly at 10 p.m. Tickets cost $25 and include food. There will be door prizes, 50/50 tickets and raffles.

FYI: Call (219) 405-1181 or 758-6538.

SILENT AUCTION | Munster

For the Love, the seventh annual dinner and silent and live auction benefiting the Samaritan Counseling Center, will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. March 8 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 8955 Columbia Ave. The Samaritan Center is a not-for-profit ministry of counseling and education, offering help and hope to those suffering from stressful situations such as depression, anxiety, grief, marital conflict, and substance abuse. Tickets are available by phone.

FYI: Call (219) 794-4179 or 741-4134.

SEAFOOD DINNERS | Hobart

Parish Fish Frys will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays through March 14, in the St. Bridget Parish Center (gymnasium) at 107 Main St. The building is handicap accessible and carry-outs are available. Menu prepared by the St. Thomas Council of the Knights of Columbus includes all-you-can-eat smelt, pollock or ocean perch for $7.75, whole catfish for $9, lake perch for $12, Fishermen's Platter for $13.50, butterfly shrimp for $8.75 and children's menu for $3.50. Pop, beer, wine and water are available. Meals include coffee, bread, baked or French fries and salad bar. Desserts are available. All tips support the Gibault School and Diocesan seminarians.

FYI: Call (219) 942-6441.

LENTEN FISH | Merrillville

St. Andrew Church is holding its annual Lenten Fish Fry from 4 to 7 p.m. on Fridays during Lent, through March 14, at 801 W. 73rd Ave. Cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children. Menu includes baked or fried fish with potato or fries, bread, coffee or punch, ice cream and a bake sale.

FYI: Call (219) 769-8534.

CHURCH DINNER | Griffith

A fish fry will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. March 7 at First United Methodist Church, in the church fellowship hall at 44th and Cline. Meal includes ocean perch, French fries, bread, homemade salads, beverages and one dessert, with hot dogs for children. Carry-out orders are available. Dinner is $9 for adults and $3 for children 11 and younger. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Proceeds will assist the mission and youth programs sponsored by the Methodist Men and Methodist Women fellowships.

FYI: Call (219) 838-6900.

FISH & RAFFLE | Munster

A Lenten Fish Fry and Raffle will be held by the Holy Name Society from 4:30 to 8 p.m. March 7 at St. Thomas More Social Center, 8501 Calumet Ave. Menu includes cod, shrimp, French fries, coleslaw, pickled beets, bread and butter and beverages. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and younger. Carry-outs will be available. Beer and wine will be available. Raffle tickets are $1.

FYI: Call (219) 836-8610.