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• E-mail: mmoore@nwitimes.com.

• Fax: (219) 933-3249.

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• Questions? Call (219) 933.3396.

JAPANESE DESIGN | Munster

Art enthusiasts are invited to South Shore Arts' Art in Focus group for video and discussion on Japanese Architectural Design: East Meets West. It will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 14 in Bachman Gallery at the Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road.

FYI: Call (219) 836-1839.

CRIME WATCH | Hammond

The East Hammond/Pullman Crime Watch invites the public to its meeting at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at Ophelia Steen Community Center, 5927 Columbia Ave. Speakers will provide helpful information on how being the "eyes and ears" of the police department can help to make the city safer and more secure. Crime Watch is about neighbors looking out for neighbors, building pride among residents and businesses, preventing crime, reducing fear and improving the overall quality of life.

FYI: Call (219) 931-4735.

SPAGHETTI DINNER | Griffith

American Legion Post 66 has an all-you-can-eat spaghetti and salad bar dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 11 at the post, 132 N. Wiggs St. Adults eat for $8, seniors eat for $7 and children eat for $6. Carryouts are available. Desserts will be sold.

FYI: Call (219) 924-1415.

AUTISM SUPPORT | Hammond

Northwest Indiana Families for Effective Autism Treatment meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 14 at Jean Shepherd Community Center, 3031 Mahoney Drive. IN FEAT is a nonprofit support group for families and professionals interested in effective teaching and treatment of individuals with autism or related developmental disorders. This month's meeting will be a general support group meeting.

FYI: Call (219) 742-2803.

PRAISE SERVICE | E.C.

St. Luke AME Church class leaders present a praise and worship service for the old and new year at 4 p.m. Jan. 13 at 3543 Block Ave. The Rev. Therese Bibbs will be mistress of ceremony; the Rev. Jerry Wilson is pastor. The service will include Voices of St. Luke with guests Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church choir, the Rev. Rudy Gearring, Mary Aaron, Bruce Pearson, Rhonda Johnson-Davis, Cheryl Cool and others.

FYI: Call (219) 977-1393.

CATHOLIC WOMEN | Highland

The Gary Diocesan Council of Catholic Women has its first quarterly meeting for 2008 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 16 at St. James the Less Parish, 9640 Kennedy Ave. A donation for lunch will be accepted. All the women of Gary Diocese are invited to find out more about the council and the National Council of Catholic Women, where the voices of Catholic women count.

FYI: Call (219) 663-1097.

JACOBS' SQUARE | Hammond

United Neighborhoods Inc. hosts a Jacobs' Square community meeting at 6 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Hammond Public Library, 564 State St. All neighborhood community and Crime Watch organizations are invited. The session includes a PowerPoint presentation on construction choices for the new revitalization; a groundbreaking is planned for February. Refreshments and door prizes will be featured.

FYI: Call (219) 937-0200.

PENGUIN PARADE | Highland

Busy Bees: Penguins on Parade is at 10:30 and 1 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Lake County Public Library's Highland branch, 2841 Jewett St. Penguins love to parade in the cold and snow, and preschoolers will, too. This story hour, designed for 3- to 5-year-olds, includes a penguin craft. Register in advance.

FYI: Call (219) 838-2394.

TRAVELING SAMS | Lowell

Sams Indiana Travelers Chapter 96 of the Indiana Good Sam RV Club meets at 1 p.m. Jan. 19 at Flying J's Cookery Restaurant, just east of Interstate 65 and Ind. 2. Attendees don't need to be a member to attend. The group will discuss a discount offered to new members by the national organization through Feb. 29. Sams Indiana Travelers Chapter 96 offers a credit to each chapter member who brings a new visitor who then joins the chapter. Information about the coming season's weekend campouts in Northwest Indiana will be handed out. RSVP.

FYI: Call (219) 844-8727 or email nmillsgsc@hotmail.com.

SOCCER SIGNUPS | Highland

Highland Soccer Club holds spring registration for U-6 & U-8 in house and U-10, U-12 and U-14 travel players from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 12 and 19 at Lincoln Center, 2450 Lincoln St. Registration also is available online at www.highlandsoccer.org. New travel players must provide a wallet-sized photo and copy of birth certificate and buy a uniform. Fee is $55, with discounts for siblings.

FYI: Call (219) 924-7819.

QUINCENARA SHOW | East Chicago

A quincenara vendor show is planned from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 23 at Knights of Columbus Hall. Vendors who work with quincenaras such as bakeries, florists, disc jockeys, etc., are welcome. A fee applies. Admission is free to the public.

Call (219) 644-8255.

TENNIS PROGRAM | Griffith

Munster Parks and Recreation Department will offer a class for middle school students in fifth through eighth grade. They can work with professionals at Match Point from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 16 to March 3. Fee is $180 for residents and $190 for nonresidents. Register in advance at Munster Town Hall, 1005 Ridge Road.

FYI: Call (219) 836-PARK.

MYSTERY DISCUSSION | Highland

A mystery book discussion is set for 7 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Lake County Public Library's Highland branch, 2814 Jewett St. Join others discussing "Mind Prey," John Sandford's story featuring Minneapolis Deputy Chief Lucas Davenport, who has plunged into the darkest recesses of the criminal mind. His newest nemesis is even more deadly than those he has tracked in the past - a kidnapper and cruel, wanton killer. Refreshments will be served. Register.

FYI: Call (219) 838-2394.