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To get listed in the calendar, contact Eastlake community coordinator Marlene A. Zloza at least 10 days in advance.

• E-mail: mzloza@nwitimes.com.

• Fax: (219) 662-5296.

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

• Questions? Call (219) 662-5340.

LAUGHTER YOGA | Hobart

A Laughter Yoga class will be offered from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 23 at St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave. The classroom is accessible from the west, main patient tower entrance. Learn about a new revolution in body/mind medicine that combines laughter and yoga breathing. Laughter yoga enhances health and improves the circulatory system. Call to register for this free class.

FYI: Call (219) 836-3477 or (866) 836-3477.

WALK AT SCHOOL | Lowell

The fieldhouse track at Lowell High School, 2051 E. Commercial Ave., is available from 6:15 to 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, when school is in session, for Tri-Creek residents interested in walking for exercise. Park in a visitors' space in the north parking lot and enter through Door 20. Bring walking shoes to change into (wet shoes are not permitted on the track), and provide an ID and complete a walker's permit with the assigned attendant. If the attendant is not available, a sign will be posted cancelling the activity.

FYI: Call (219) 696-7733, ext. 3011.

COED VOLLEYBALL | Crown Point

An adult, coed volleyball league will be hosted from 5 to 8 p.m. Sundays, starting Feb. 10, at the Southlake YMCA, 1450 S. Court St. Fee is $250 per team. Register Jan. 21 through Feb. 7.

FYI: Call Carl Zurbriggen at (219) 663-5810.

EASY MEDITATION | Merrillville

"Easy Meditation," the first in a series of classes, will be presented by Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube from noon to 2 p.m. Jan. 26 at Family Medicine & Wellness Center, 5495 Broadway. Learn to release grief, anger and grudges and choose health, wealth and peace.

FYI: Call (219) 985-8741.

FATS AND OILS| Merrillville

Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube will present a free health lecture on Healing with Fats and Oils from 2 to 5 p.m. Jan. 26 at Family Medicine and Wellness Center, 5495 Broadway. Learn how to use fats and oils to treat health problems including arthritis, depression, hypertension, skin diseases, ADD/ADHD and bowel diseases.

FYI: Call (219) 985-8741.

ICE BOWL | Crown Point

The Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tournament will be held Feb. 2 at Lemon Lake County Park, 6322 W. 133rd Ave. between Crown Point and Cedar Lake. Sponsored by Red Roc and Lake County Park and Recreation Department, there will be two rounds of 18 holes; Best Shot. Players meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. and tee off is at 9. Entry fees are $80 for Pro division, $60 for Advanced, $40 f

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT | Merrillville

Miriam Asya, RN, will lead a discussion with an overview of weight management issues and popular methods for weight control at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. U.S. 30. Titled "Weight Management, There Are So Many Ways To Do It," the discussion will include strategies such as exercise, calorie reduction, fat intake reduction, low-carb diets, diet pills and shakes, and surgeries. Call to register.

FYI: Call (219) 769-3541, ext. 317.

PRESSURE SCREENING | Lake Station

Miller's Merry Manor will check blood pressure from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Lake County Public Library's Lake Station-New Chicago branch, 2007 Central Ave. No registration is necessary.

FYI: Call (219) 962-2409.

EXERCISE PLAN | Merrillville

"How To Develop A Realistic Weight Goal And Exercise Plan" will be the topic of a discussion led by Miriam Asya, RN, at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. U.S. 30. Asya will provide a plan on how to figure out what is the desirable weight using BMI and waist to hip ratio charts and discuss how much exercise is needed, strategies to include exercise in your day, and community resources for staying fit. Call to register.

FYI: Call (219) 769-3541, ext. 317.

HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS | Cedar Lake

Learn about weight loss and the use of vitamins, nutraceuticals, natural foods, food supplements, and diet medications at 2 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Lake County Public Library's Cedar Lake branch, 10010 W. 133rd Ave. Bryan Mumaugh, Doctor of Pharmacy at Methodist Hospitals, will discuss these and other concerns about healthy and effective methods of losing weight in this free program for adults.

FYI: Call (219) 374-7121.

COMPULSIVE EATERS | DeMotte

Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share the common problem of compulsive overeating. A special Public Information Night will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 29 in the Upstairs Conference Room at Oak Grove Christian Retirement Village, 221 W. Division Road. All are welcome. This is a great opportunity for compulsive eaters, friends or family of compulsive eaters, and professionals who are in contact with compulsive eaters, to learn about OA and how it can help compulsive eaters. A panel of three speakers will share their own experiences with the 12-step program as well as answer questions. There will also be literature and resources available for more in-depth information about OA. OA has no dues or membership fees. There are about 15 weekly meetings held throughout Northwest Indiana, including DeMotte.

FYI: Call Tammy at (219) 987-4603 or visit www.oa.org.

WALKING CLUB | Crown Point

Crown Point Parks and Recreation Department is offering an indoor walking club to help residents stay fit during the winter months. Purchase a punch card for 10 visits for $20 or 20 visits for $40 and use it to walk around the indoor track from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays at Crown Point Health & Fitness Center, 1516 N. Main St. Register at the fitness center.

FYI: Call Jennie at (219) 661-2271.

PLAY DODGEBALL | Lowell

Youngsters can burn off some energy this winter by playing dodgeball weekly with the Lowell Parks and Recreation Department in the gym at the Tri-Creek School Corporation Administrative Center, 195 W. Oakley Ave. Cost is $1 per session for the continuing development of Freedom Park. Sessions will be held for first- through third-graders from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 21 and Feb. 11, 18 and 26 and 5 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29 and Feb. 6. Sessions will be held for fourth- and fifth-graders from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 23 and Feb. 14, 19 and 28, and from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 29 and Feb. 6. A parent or responsible party must sign children in and out and leave a phone number.

FYI: Call (219) 696-1570.

BLOOD DRIVE | Lowell

Blood donors are needed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Lowell Public Library, 1505 E. Commercial Ave., to give the American Red Cross a "Gift of Life." This event is cosponsored by the Lowell Public Library and the Zeta Chi chapter of Tri Kappa Sorority.

FYI: Call (219) 696-7704.