DEAL THE CARDS | Crown Point

Vietnam Veterans of America will host a No Limit Texas Hold 'Em Tournament on March 1 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: Call (219) 696-0076.

OPEN MIC NIGHT | Schererville

Open Mic Night will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 140W U.S. 30. Come sing, play an instrument, read poetry or perform comedy. All are welcome.

FYI: Call (219) 663-6747 or 865-2686.

KID MOVES | Lowell

Lowell Parks Department sponsors Kid Moves from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Mondays, March 3 to April 14, in the gym at the Tri-Creek School Corporation Administrative Center, 195 W. Oakley Ave. Children ages 3 to 5 are encouraged to express themselves through music and movement, using activities and simple dance routines to foster development of basic skills. Cost is $20 for residents and $23 for nonresidents. Register by today.

FYI: Call (219) 696-1570.

ART UNVEILING | Munster

Ridgewood Arts Foundation's Theatre at the Center will host an unveiling reception for "Knute Rockne All-American," a painting by Mitch Markovitz, commissioned to help celebrate the world premiere of the musical "Knute Rockne All-American," premiering April 3 to May 11 at Theater at the Center. Complimentary hors d'ouevres, wine and beer will be served from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 and the painting will be unveiled at 6 p.m. at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road. Performance tickets and posters will be available for purchase. RSVP to Patty Spillers.

FYI: Call (219) 836-0422, ext. 225 or e-mail pspillers@comhs.org.

BALLET & JAZZ | Lowell

Ballet and jazz classes for kindergartners through third graders will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays, March 3 to April 14, in the gym at the Tri-Creek School Corporation Administrative Building (formerly Oak Hill School), 195 W. Oakley Ave. Cost is $25 for residents and $28 for nonresidents. Avoid loose fitting clothing and wear dance shoes. Register by today.

FYI: Call (219) 696-1570.

BOOK SIGNING | Highland

Jane Bomberger, local author and director of special projects for Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana, will sign her latest book, "The Community Hospital - An Impossible Dream," from 3 to 5 p.m. March 1 at Borders Books and Music, 10135 Indianapolis Blvd. Joseph Gonzalez, the book's graphic designer, also will be present. "The Community Hospital - An Impossible Dream" is a four-color, 300-page hard-bound book that details the history of Community Hospital from conception through 2006. Copies are available at Borders for $30. Bomberger's current projects include writing histories for both St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. These hospitals, along with Community Hospital, make up the Community Healthcare System.

FYI: Call (219) 836-0130.

CRAFTY MADNESS | Lowell

Designed for caregivers of toddlers who would like to involve the child in a group activity, Crafty Madness is a six-week class sponsored by the Lowell Parks Department for ages 1 to 4 at 1 p.m. Wednesdays, March 5 to April 16, at Freedom Center in Freedom Park, 17105 Cline Ave. Each weekly program follows a theme and includes an art project, song or finger play, story and sometimes a game or form of movement. Snacks are provided; bring a beverage for the child. Cost is $30 for residents and $33 for nonresidents. Register by today.

FYI: Call (219) 696-1570.

DINNER THEATER | Hobart

Retro Act presents "A Girl Could Get Lucky," a show about middle-age romance that is both funny and touching, in a dinner theater setting March 1 at Elks Lodge 1152, 3580 W. 61st Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., family-stryle dinner featuring baked chicken, pork chops and fried fish is at 6 and show starts at 7. Tickets are $25.

FYI: Call (219) 942-1152.

INTERNET CLASS | St. John

A computer class on navigating the Internet is set for 1 p.m. March 3 and 8 at the Lake County Public Library's St. John branch, 9450 Wicker Ave. In either session, participants can explore the library's home page and learn about web addresses, links, search engines, and other aspects of the World Wide Web. Basic mouse skills and a basic understanding of the computer desktop are needed to fully participate. Class size is limited. Register in advance.

FYI: Call (219) 365-5379.

LEARN TO CHEER | Lowell

Lowell Parks and Recreation Department hosts a cheerleading class with coach Teri Griesmer on six Tuesdays, March 4 through April 15 (no class March 25), at the Tri-Creek School Corporation Administrative Center, 195 W. Oakley Ave. Youths in kindergarten to second grade meet from 5 to 6 p.m. and children in third through seventh grade meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Cost is $15 for residents and $18 for nonresidents. Register by today.

FYI: Call (219) 696-1570.

PARTNERING WITH DOCTORS | Highland

A program titled Partnering With Your Doctor will be presented at 2 p.m. March 2 at Immanuel United Church of Christ, 2201 Azalea St. It's designed for everyone but is especially beneficial for people experiencing memory loss and their care partners. Attendees can learn what questions to ask and how to get the most out of doctors' office visits. The free program is hosted by the church in cooperation with the Alzheimer's Association. Reservations are required.

FYI: Call (800) 272-3900 or visit www.alz.org/indiana.

TUMBLING CLASS | Lowell

Lowell Parks and Recreation Department offers a new tumbling class for children 5 and older on Wednesdays, March 5 to April 16 (no class March 26), at the Tri-Creek School Corporation Administrative Center, 195 W. Oakley Ave. Beginners will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. and intermediates will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Cost is $20 for residents and $23 for nonresidents. Register by today.

FYI: Call (219) 696-1570.

PAMPERED WOMAN | Hammond

Applications will be accepted until March 1 for vendors for the Pampered Woman Show hosted by Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. and the Hammond Parks and Recreation Department. This year's show is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 29 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 30 at the Jean Shepherd Community Center, 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive. Vendors should be businesses specializing in products and services geared toward women.

FYI: Call (219) 853-6378 or visit www.gohammond.com.

SENIOR MOVIE | Lowell

Senior citizens are invited to participate in some creative fun at 11 a.m. Feb. 28 the Lowell Public Library, 1505 E. Commercial Ave. Make a craft, enjoy the movie "Ultimate Gift," and have a snack with Lowell Parks Department and library staff, cosponsors of the program. FYI: Call (219) 696-1570.

PLAY BINGO | Gary

The Rosary Sodality of St. Joseph the Worker Croatian Church host bingo at 2 p.m. March 2 in the hall, 330 E. 45th. Ave. Admission is $2 per person. Early bird bingo starts at 1:30 p.m. Refreshments will be sold. All are welcome.

FYI: Call (219) 942-0095.

MAMA MIA DINNER | Hobart

The 21st annual Mama Mia Spaghetti Dinner will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 28 at St. Bridget Parish Hall, Second and Main streets. Cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children 10 and younger. Dinner includes spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, garlic bread and dessert, dine in or carry out. Wine, beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase. New this year will be a basket raffle. Proceeds will be used to support Hobart community projects. Tickets are available at the Hobart Chamber of Commerce, MainSource Bank, Greener's Apparel and from any Hobart Community Fund member.

FYI: Call Leni Vinzant at(219) 945-1172 or 942-5781.

FILM FESTIVAL | East Chicago

The East Chicago Public Library presents a film festival for February celebrating Black History Month. The following movies will be shown at 5 p.m. at the main library, 2401 E. Columbus Drive: "Stomp the Yard" will be shown Feb. 27. Admission is free, and free refreshments and popcorn will be provided. This program is in partnership with the City of East Chicago and the Foundations of East Chicago.

FYI: Call (219) 397-2453, ext. 17.

ANTIQUES SHOW | Crown Point

Antique lovers will have plenty to choose from this weekend when the Greater Crown Point Chamber of Commerce serves up a building full of antiques and collectibles at its annual spring show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 1 and 2 in the Industrial Building at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St. Admission is $4 for adults; children 12 and younger are admitted free of charge. Items for sale will include vintage clothing, primitives, glassware, pottery, furniture, jewelry, dolls and more. Refreshments will be available.

FYI: Call (219) 663-1800.

CHARTER ACADEMY | Gary

Aspire Charter Academy has scheduled a parent information meeting for parents interested in learning more information about the school. The meeting is set for 6 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Gary Public Library, 220 W. Fifth Ave. Board members and staff will be on hand to answer questions. Student enrollment applications for kindergarten through fifth grade can be obtained by calling (866) NHA-ENROLL, in person at the parent meeting or online at www.heritageacademies.com. The academy, a charter school that will serve students in Gary and nearby areas, will open its doors for the first time in September. It initially can teach 400 students in kindergarten to fifth grade and will add one grade per year through the eighth grade, eventually serving more than 700 students. RSVP.

FYI: Call (866) NHA-ENROLL.