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• E-mail: jpallay@nwitimes.com.

• Fax: (708) 474-2897.

• Address: 601 45th Ave., Munster, IN 46321.

• Questions? Call (219) 937-5741.

Blood drive | Lansing

Heartland Blood Centers will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Baker's Square, 3545 Ridge Road. As a thank you, all blood donors who donate at one of Heartland's mobile blood drives or center location between June 1 and Aug. 31 will be given a coupon for a free quart of Oberweis Ice Cream. Appointments can be scheduled at the register. Donors must be at least 17 years old or 16 with written parental permission; weigh at least 110 pounds; be symptom free of cold, flu and allergies; and be in general good health. Donors who have traveled outside the United States within the past 12 months should contact Heartland.

FYI: Call (800) 7TO-GIVE.

Hawaiian luau | Chicago

The Called & Gifted Lay Ministry is hosting a Hawaiian luau from 6 to 11 p.m. tonight at St. Kevin Church Hall, 10509 S. Torrence Ave. There will be food, games, dancing, raffles and more. Advance tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for kids. Tickets purchased at the door will cost an additional $2.

FYI: Call (773) 721-2563.

Trivia Nite Out | Calumet City

Trivia Nite Out begins at 7:30 tonight at St. Victor Parish, 553 Hirsch Ave. Teams of three to six players can vie for cash prizes by answering questions on all subjects. Bring snacks or purchase tacos and beverages. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

FYI: Call George at (708) 862-1568.

Summer Fest | Chicago Heights

Prairie State College will host a summer fest for community residents from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today in parking lot A on the college's main campus, 202 S. Halsted St. Admission is free. Attendees can play games, view a car show, enjoy music from a DJ, and shop craft and food vendors. In addition, representatives from PSC's admissions, career development services, and English as a second language offices will be available to answer questions about the college and its services. The event is co-sponsored by Hispanic Empowerment Chicago Heights Organization.

FYI: Call (708) 709-3567.

Explore | Cook County

Biodiversity Day of Exploration is today at Beaubien Woods Forest Preserve. Become a Biodiversity Explorer for a day and be led by scientists and local experts in exploring the variety of plants and animals found in this area. The free event is open to families with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. and activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Southeast Environmental Task Force. Guides will lead attendees as they search for different insect, bird, amphibian and trees species. Look through binoculars to spot birds, watch a scientist collect insects, come face to face with a frog and salamander and identify native tree species. Bring a bag lunch, dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.

FYI: Call Jessica Canas at (773) 646-0436.

SummerFest | Calumet City

St. Andrew the Apostle Parish will hold its 35th annual SummerFest today and June 22 on the church grounds, 768 Lincoln Ave. Today's activities run from 6 to 11 p.m. with music provided by Acme Musical DJ. Festivities resume from 3 to 10 p.m. Sunday with All Mixed Up and New Phaze. Bring a lawn chair to enjoy the traditional Polka entertainment. Food items available include Polish sausage and kraut, pierogis, "walking" tacos, Italian sausage, hot dogs, homemade desserts and beverages. Activities and games for children and adults will take place both days. Also returning this year will be Vanguard Wrestling of Lansing with live pro-wrestling on from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.

FYI: Call (708) 862-4165.

Writers' group | Lansing

A special interest group for writers will meet from 10 a.m. to noon today at Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave. For ages 18 and older, the group will offer constructive criticism on written works.

FYI: Call (708) 474-2447, ext. 122.

Folk music | Park Forest

Celebrate the summer solstice by listening to folk music at Thorn Creek Nature Center from 2 to 5 p.m. today. Local performers will donate their musical talents in this benefit for Thorn Creek Nature Center. Tickets are now available. They cost $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Thorn Creek Nature Center is at 247 Monee Road.

FYI: Call (708) 747-6320.

Sports heroes | South Holland

South Holland Public Library, 16250 Wausau Ave., will host This Sporting Life at 7 p.m. June 23. For all ages, storyteller Dan LeMonnier will spin stories of well known sports heroes and their struggles. Registration is necessary.

FYI: Call (708) 331-5262 to register.

Swim lessons | Calumet City

The Calumet Memorial Park District offers swim lessons for ages 6 months to adult at a variety times. Availability is limited. Registration is now being taken at the Memorial Park Recreation Office, 612 Wentworth Ave.

FYI: Call (708) 862-6443 or visit calumetmemorialparkdistrict.com.

Flower Power | Calumet City

Flower Power is from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. June 24 at Calumet City Public Library, 660 Manistee Ave. Ages 6 and older can make a small pot of flowers with paper and straws. Register.

FYI: Call (708) 862-6220.

Mastering Picasa | Dolton

Vivienne Porter will present Mastering Google's Picasa at 6:30 p.m. June 24 at Dolton Public Library, 14037 Lincoln Ave. Picasa is a free downloadable program to help organize, edit and store photos as well as print, share and export them to be printed. Register for this free seminar.

FYI: Call (708) 849-2385.

RailCats game | Lansing, Gary

Members of First United Methodist Church are sponsoring a picnic and baseball game at the Gary RailCats stadium in Gary. They have reserved 40 tickets for July 13. The tickets are $23 each. A picnic is from 12:30 p.m. until the game starts at 2 p.m. The picnic consists of hamburgers, hot dogs, various salads, condiments, cookies and beverages. The deadline is June 30.

FYI: Call (708) 474-1144.

ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT | Munster

Alzheimer's Support Group meets at 6 p.m. June 26 at the Hammond Clinic's Specialty Center, 7905 Calumet Ave. Attendees will learn more about how to work with loved ones afflicted by Alzheimer's disease. The free seminar is affiliated with the Alzheimer's Association. Register.

FYI: Call (219) 836-3600 or visitwww.hammondclinic.com.

SCAVENGER HUNT | Valparaiso

American Veterans Motorcycle Riders Association Chapter 9 sponsors a scavenger hunt to help veterans June 29 starting at VFW Post 988 on Roosevelt Road. Signup is 11 a.m. to noon, and the cost is $10 per person. The event is open to people of all ages. Motorcycles, cars and trucks are welcome. Bring a camera - cell phone cameras work as well - and a bag to carry items found. All items and papers must be turned in by 4 p.m. to the post. An all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner will be served at the post for $5.

FYI: Call (219) 309-4167.

PRESSURE TESTS | Munster

Blood pressure tests will be provided for free by Hospice of the Calumet Area from 10 a.m. to noon June 26 at the Lake County Public Library's Munster branch, 8701 Calumet Ave.

FYI: Call (219) 836-8450.

CLOCK TOWER CONCERTS | Hobart

Hobart Arts League is again hosting free Events Under the Clock Tower at 7 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 26 at Third and Main streets downtown. The June 24 concert will feature Keenan Baxter.

FYI: Visit www.hobartarts.net.

MARKET CANCELED | Dyer

The Dyer Farmer's Market has been canceled for the 2008 season because not enough commitments were received from a "farmer" type of vendor. The fall edition of the Parks and Recreation Department's Leisuregram, which comes out mid-August, will offer more details about the farmer's market and potential options.

YARD SALE | Hobart

St. Sava Serbian Sisters Circle will host a community yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at St. Sava Church, 9191 Mississippi St., behind Westfield Southlake Mall. Rain date is June 28.

FYI: Call (219) 476-9193 with questions.

KIDS BIKE PARADE | St. John

Junior Women's Club of St. John sponsors its annual kids bike parade to celebrate Independence Day. The parade starts with check-in at 9:30 a.m. June 28 at Prairie West Park, west 93rd Avenue and west Oakridge Drive. Participation is free. Entries may be decorated bikes, strollers, wagons, roller blades and even children. Treats and fun in the park follow. Register.

FYI: Call (219) 365-0979.

PHOTO EXHIBIT | Hobart

Visit Wood's Mill Gallery from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. daily at Deep River County Park, 9410 Old Lincoln Hwy. during June to see photographic works from members of the Lake County Parks Photography Club. Photos may be of local scenery, still life, portraits, abstracts, or other subjects. Exhibitors include Roger Wills of Merrillville, Wayne Wodrich of Valparaiso and Phillip Decausemaker of Hobart. Admission is free and most of the photos are framed and available for sale.

FYI: Call (219) 947-1958.

BOOK A SHELTER | Lowell

Lowell Parks and Recreation Department is accepting park shelter reservations for dates throughout the year. Book a family reunion, graduation or birthday party from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the park office in the Town Hall, 501 E. Main St.

FYI: Call (219) 696-1570.

MUSEUM OPEN | Crown Point

The Lake County Historical Museum houses artifacts, pictures, documents, and much more pertaining to the history and culture of Lake County. The museum is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, May through October, in the Old Lake Courthouse on the downtown square.

FYI: Call (219) 662-3975.