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To get listed in the calendar, contact community coordinator Jennifer Pallay.

• E-mail: jpallay@nwitimes.com.

• Fax: (219) 933-3249.

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

• Questions? Call (219) 937-5741.

Art display | Lansing

Artwork by local artist Kathy Roth is on display through Nov. 15 at Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave.

FYI: Call (708) 474-2447.

Cafe Fest | South Holland

Bobbie Saltzman and the South Suburban College Playhouse will host the fifth annual week-long Open Mic event from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today to Nov. 6 in the college's cafeteria at 15800 State St. Songs, poetry, dramatic readings are just some of what can be seen during the Fest. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to perform and there is no charge for admission.

FYI: Call (708) 596-2000.

Retirees group | Calumet City

Sears Retirees Group will meet from 9:15 to 11 a.m. today at Tom's Restaurant, 894 Burnham Ave. Reservations are being accepted for the group's annual holiday party at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 24 at Glenwood Oak Restaurant.

FYI: Call (708) 534-3960 or (219) 947-3960.

Toddler Time | South Holland

South Holland Public Library, 16250 Wausau Ave., hosts Toddler Time at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 4 to 25. It's for ages 24 to 35 months. Attendees will team up with their toddler for 30 minutes of stories and musical activities. Registration is required.

FYI: Call (708) 331-5262.

Magnet magic | Calumet City

Ages 6 and older can make a falling leaves magnet from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 6 at Calumet City Public Library, 660 Manistee Ave. Register.

FYI: Call (708) 862-6220.

Audubon Society | South Holland

Sand Ridge Audubon Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at Sand Ridge Nature Center, 15890 Paxton Ave. Following a short business meeting, the speaker will be Annette Prince of the Bird Colliwion Monitors group. She will talk about her organization does to help minimize losses to the bird population. There is no charge to attend and all are welcome.

FYI: Call (708) 868-0606.

Annual dinner | Hobart

Hobart's historic buildings is the topic of the program at the Hobart Historical Society's annual dinner. It will take place Nov. 6 at River Pointe Country Club. Bob Green will be the speaker. The dinner will open with a cash bar at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and are available at the Hobart Historical Society Museum, 706 E. 4th St. Those wishing to attend should buy tickets or make reservations in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door.

FYI: Call (219) 942-5536.

Toys for tots | Gary

Northwest Indiana's annual Toy for Tots for Bikers is at 9 a.m. Nov. 15 staging at the Bennigan's Park Lot, 500 E. 5th Ave. Refreshments will be served.

FYI: Call (219) 808-1888.

Ball | Gary

Classy Ladies United Chapter 6053 of the Red Hat Society will host the Red and Purple Ball Dec. 13 at Majestic Star Hotel ballroom, 21 Buffington Harbor. All Red Hatters and the general public are invited for cocktails, dining and entertainment. The attire is black tie and attendees must be 21 and older. Cash bar is available. Tickets are $40.

FYI: Call (219) 944-3412 or (219) 949-9683.

Vet breakfast | Hammond

American Legion 232 and VFW 7881 will have a breakfast to honor veterans from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 8 at Post 232, 6523 Kennedy Ave. It's $4 for nonveterans and free for veterans. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, coffee and orange juice.

FYI: Call (219) 844-0230.

FISH FRY | Cedar Lake

AMVETS Post 15 Auxiliary is hosting a fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 6 at the post home, 13335 Morse St. Order Alaskan pollack for $6.50, butterfly shrimp for $8.50 or a combo plate for $7.50. Dinners include cole slaw or cottage cheese, potato, roll and butter. Children's portions available and carry-outs are 50 cents extra. Proceeds will fund auxiliary projects and charities.

FYI: Call (219) 374-9834 to place carry-out orders.

CAMERA CLUB | Munster

The 3H Camera Club of Indiana and Illinois meets at 7 p.m. today and the first and third Monday of each month at The Salvation Army, 8225 Columbia Ave. Anyone with a love and interest in photography who would like to get tips is welcome.

FYI: Call (219) 865-8082 or (708) 476-8502.

LONG GROVE TRIP | Griffith

GFWC Ridgeland Federated Woman's Club will have its annual Long Grove bus trip leaving at 8 a.m. Nov. 15 from United Methodist Church, 45th and Cline avenues. Shop for the day and return at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $40, which includes a goody bag. Make checks payable to GFWC Ridgeland Federated Woman's Club and mail payment to GFWC, 434 Deerpath Drive, W, Schererville, IN 46375.

FYI: Call (219) 865-8738.

GED TESTING | Merrillville

Merrillville Adult Education GED two-day test dates are 4:45 to p.m. Nov. 10 and 11 and Nov. 17 and 18 at Merrillville High School, 276 E. 68th Place. Applications are available at the administration center, 6701 Delaware St. Test fee is $60, payable only in cash. Advance registration is required, since class size is restricted to 10 students.

FYI: Call (219) 650-5310.

BENEFIT DINNER | Highland

Friends of Steve Carpenter are hosting a benefit dinner for the family from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 7 at Highland Elks Lodge , 3120 45th Ave. Carpenter was diagnosed with stage four adenocarcinoma in July and is currently in the care of hospice. He had been self-employed prior to his diagnosis, Proceeds will be used for medical expenses and the care of his family.

FYI: Call Lynn at (219) 663-2773 or (219) 781-7999.

FOOD DRIVE | Lake County

Advance Financial Federal Credit Union invites its members

and neighbors across Lake County to help reduce hunger by donating to its annual food drive benefiting The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana. The credit union is accepting monetary donations as well as nonperishable food items at all three office locations, 31 W. U.S. 30 in Schererville, 4035 Alder Street in East Chicago and 1544 W. 36th Ave. in Gary through Nov. 15.

FYI: Call (219) 392-3900.

FISH FRYS | St. John

St. John Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 717, its ladies' auxiliary and its men's auxiliary will host monthly fish fries from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 and the first Friday of each month at the post, 10400 W. 93rd Ave. Perch, shrimp, crab cakes and combo dinners include fries, cole slaw or cottage cheese, bread and coffee or tea. Desserts available. Carry-outs are $1 more.

FYI: Call (219) 365-8224.

MUSIC JAM | Roselawn

A country, gospel and bluegrass music jam with Betty Tetzlaff and friends will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 7 at Roselawn American Legion Post 238, Ind. 10 between Interstate 65 and Ind. 55. Fish fry will be available from 5 to 8 p.m. A large dance floor is available; no smoking, please.

FYI: Call (219) 345-5825.

OLDIES DINNER DANCE | Merrillville

Tickets are now available for Franciscan Communities at St. Anthony Campus' annual dinner dance and silent auction at 6 p.m. Nov. 7 at The Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, Interstate 65 and U.S. 30. The theme is "Oldies & Goodies" and the band Together will entertain along with a silent auction and a chance to unlock a treasure chest of prizes valued at up to $1,000. Tickets are $60 each and sponsorship opportunities are available. Proceeds from this event will help defray the cost of patient care and services on the St. Anthony Campus.

FYI: Call Blossom Mabon at (219) 661-5105.

MUSIC NIGHT | Lowell

Listen and dance to bluegrass, gospel and country music from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 8 at VFW Post 6841, 17401 Morse St. Entertainers include Betty Tetzklaff and friends. A full menu of food is available for purchase. Hall is handicapped accessible and there is a large dance floor.

FYI: Call (219) 345-5825 or (219) 696-8121.