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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.

CELTIC MUSIC | Merrillville

Enjoy a night of traditional and Celtic music at 6:30 p.m. March 12 at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. U.S. 30. Traveler's Dream will charm listeners with its musicianship, wide array of instruments, and traditional music styles. Rich vocal harmonies are supported by diverse modern and ancient instruments which include the Scottish small-pipes, concertina, Irish flute and whistle, guitar, fife, bouzouki, Quebecois foot percussion, and mandolin. Call to register.

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

FINANCIAL FRAUD | DeMotte

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Brenda Goeken will host a free satellite broadcast entitled "Plan, Protect, Prevent: Don't Be a Victim of Financial Fraud" at 10:30 a.m. today at 522 S. Halleck St.

FYI: Call (219) 987-5414.

APPLY NOW | Jasper, Newton counties

The Jasper Foundation, Inc. and the Newton County Community Foundation remind high school seniors from Jasper and Newton counties that the scholarship deadline is noon March 14. Those who are applying for local scholarships must submit applications to the foundation office at 311 N. Van Rensselaer St., postmarked by March 12 to P.O. Box 295 Rensselaer, or turn them in to a high school guidance counselor by the date provided by the school. Any questions regarding the scholarships can be addressed by a high school guidance counselor or the foundation office.

FYI: Call (219) 866-5899.

BOOK FAIR | Crown Point

Scholastic Book Fair Family Night will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 12 at St. Mary Catholic Community School, 405 E. Joliet St. Check out the children's books and other materials available for purchase. A portion of proceeds will benefit the school.

FYI: Call (219) 663-0676.

BOOK CHAT | Wheatfield

Discuss the "Jasper County Reads" novel for March and April, "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time" by Mark Haddon, at 7 p.m. today at the Wheatfield Library, 350 S. Bierma St. The story is narrated by a 15-year-old autistic youth who investigates the death of a neighbor's dog.

FYI: Call (219) 956-3774.

TRY IT IN LATIN | Crown Point

Eric Landers will present a program on Elementary Latin for teenagers at 3:15 p.m. March 13 at the Crown Point Community Library, 214 S. Court St.

FYI: Call (219) 663-0270.

CANDY BASKET | Lowell

Julie Duttlinger will teach participants to make a Spring Candy Basket at 6 p.m. March 12 at the Lowell Public Library, 1505 E. Commercial Ave. Fee is $23. Call to register.

FYI: Call (219) 696-7704.

HISTORY VIDEO | Cedar Lake

Viewers will explore the life of Mary Magdalene, a woman of wealth whose financial support was crucial to the early survival of Christianity, at 2 p.m. today at the Lake County Public Library's Cedar Lake branch, 10010 E. 133rd Ave. Drawing on ancient texts, rare art and research, this far-reaching video portrait compares the evidence available with the stories heard about the woman who has been called "the hidden apostle." Refreshments will be served.

FYI: Call (219) 374-7121.

BOOK TALK | Shelby

Discuss the book "Joshua" by Joseph Girzone at 11 a.m. March 14 at the Lowell Public Library's Shelby branch, 23321 Shelby Road. Pick up a copy at the library.

FYI: Call (219) 552-0809.

IRISH CRAFT | Schneider

Children will think green at 3:45 p.m. March 13 by making a St. Patrick's Day craft at the Lowell Public Library's Schneider branch, 24004 Parrish Ave.

FYI: Call (219) 552-1000.

EASTER BAKE SALE | Merrillville

St. Sava Serbian Sisters' Easter bake sale is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 15 at the church, 9191 Mississippi St.

FYI: Call (219) 736-9191.

NAVIGATE THE NET | Merrillville

Learn how to find information on the internet through popular search engines, as well as the Library's own website in a computer class at 2 or 6 p.m. March 12 at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. U.S. 30. Registration is required.

FYI: Call (219) 769-3541, ext. 346.

CIRCLE OF READERS | Merrillville

Readers are invited to a discussion of "Suite Francaise" by Irene Nemirovsky at 6:15 p.m. March 13 at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. U.S. 30. Beginning in Paris on the eve of the Nazi occupation in 1940, this is a story about men and women thrown together in every possible circumstance. Lost for 64 years, it has recently been published to great acclaim; one reviewer characterizing it as "the last great fiction of the war." Call to register or reserve a copy.

FYI: Call (219) 769-3541, ext. 340.

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH | Merrillville

Merrillville Neighborhood Watch meets at 7 p.m. today and the second Wednesday of every month, except August and December, at the Merrillville Town Hall, 7820 Broadway.

FYI: Call (219) 902-6377.

FLOWER SHOW TRIP | Crown Point

Friends of the Crown Point Community Library will sponsor a bus trip to the Indianapolis Flower & Patio Show on March 12. Boarding time is 7:45 a.m., departure is at 8 a.m. and return departure is at 2 p.m. Cost is $30 with admission to show; payment is due at registration. Register at circulation desk. Registered participants may enter a drawing, taking place on the bus, for two tickets to the Crown Point Garden Walk on June 28-29

FYI: Call Laura Clemons at (219) 663-0270.

LIFEGUARD TRAINING | Hobart

Lifeguard training classes will be held March 22 to April 12 at the Hobart Family YMCA, 601 W. 40th Place. Prerequisite testing must be successfully completed in advance by appointment only. Candidates will be taught the skills and knowledge to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive two American Red Cross certifications, one for Lifeguard Training and First Aid valid for three years and another for CPR for the Professional Rescuer valid for one year.

FYI: Call Debbie Rubio at (219) 942-2183.

DISEASES OF THE EYE | Wheatfield

"How To Live Successfully with Low Vision" will be presented from 10 a.m. to noon March 19 at the Wheatfield Library, 350 S. Bierma St. Verne Sandford, a professor emeritus of mathematics at Valparaiso University who has been legally blind for 66 years, will share his extensive research of diseases of the eye that result in low vision and explain two support groups in Valparaiso that he leads. Refreshments will be served, and registration is preferred so enough copies of handouts are available.

FYI: Call (219) 956-3774.

TRY YOGA | Merrillville

Merrillville Parks and Recreation Department offers a new Evening Yoga class from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning March 25 at the Pruzin Center, 5750 Tyler St. This class is for beginners and experience yoga students. Yoga can improve many health conditions, including obesity, nervousness, anxiety, fatigue, mental clarity and circulation. Cost is $20 for residents and $25 for nonresidents for six weekly sessions. Register by March 18 and receive a free one-day pass to Curves.

FYI: Call (219) 980-5911.

MAPLE SYRUP TOURS | Hobart

Groups of first graders through adults can make reservations for the Maple Syrup Time program at Deep River County Park, 9410 Old Lincoln Hwy. Two-hour tours are available by appointment only at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through March 18. Cost is $1 per person, with a $20 minimum deposited to secure the reservation. Groups up to 120 can be accommodated.

FYI: Call (219) 945-0543 or 755-3685.

PU GLEE CLUB | Hobart

Hobart Family YMCA hosts the Purdue Varsity Glee Club in a Sunday afternoon concert at 2 p.m. April 6 at the Hobart High School auditorium, 36 E. Eighth St. Tickets are $15 and are available by calling the Y with cash or a major credit card. Any tickets still available will be sold at the door beginning at 1 p.m.

For information, call (219) 942-2183.

ST. PATRICK DINNER | Schererville

Annual St. Patrick's Day dinner is set for 3 to 7 p.m. March 12 at American Legion Post 485, 7485 Burr St. Dinners cost $9 and include corned beef, parsley potatoes, cabbage, carrots, bread and desserts. Sandwiches will be sold for $4. To-go orders are available. The public is welcome.

FYI: Call (219) 322-5485.

TROOP DONATIONS | Highland

Cars Collision Canter, Porters Restoration, Glass America and Enterprise host a Support Our Troops Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 12 at Langel's Pizza, 2833 Highway Ave. The lunch is not open the public, but area residents may contribute through cash donations or bringing items during the lunch. Items that will be accepted include nonperishable food such as breakfast bars, hard candies individually wrapped, nuts, microwavable popcorn, tuna, salsa and canned dips and instant oatmeal. Personal items such as hand lotion, sun screen, Visine, dental floss, Desitin, toothbrushes, bath gels, throat lozenges, nonaerosol insect repellent, baby wipes and other items will be accepted. Travel sizes are good. Other suggestions are new magazines, AA and AAA batteries, yo-yos, books, beach balls, disposable cameras, electronic handheld games, decks of cards, travel-size games, crossword books and AT&T phone cards.

FYI: Call (219) 738-2590.

TRAIN CLUB | Highland

Illiana Train Club hosts open swap meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today and every second Tuesday of the month at Arc BRIDGES, 9600 Kennedy Ave. Admission is $3 and tables cost $4. Families are welcome.

FYI: Call (219) 924-5534.

CORNED BEEF | Griffith

The annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. March 15 at American Legion Post 66, 132 N. Wiggs St. Cost is $9 for corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, bread and butter. Desserts and beverages will be available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit veterans, school and community projects.

FYI: Call (219) 924-1415.

BANDS PERFORM | Lowell

Lowell Middle School bands will present a pre-ISSMA contest concert March 11 in the Lowell High School auditorium, 2051 E. Commercial Ave. The sixth-grade band will perform at 6 p.m., followed by the seventh-grade band at 6:35 and the eighth-grade band at 7:05. Admission is free.

FYI: Call (219) 696-7701, ext. 2303.