Dinner cancelled | Calumet City

The fifth Wednesday spaghetti dinner sponsored by Ehinger Brothers VFW 8141 and Ladies Auxiliary has been cancelled for October. The next dinner will take place Jan. 30.

Yard cards | Homewood

At Homewood-Flossmoor Park District's Holiday Yard Card Workshop, participants will create their own holiday card on a 4-foot by 5-foot board to be displayed in their yard. Supplies are included. Light package and stakes must be purchased separately.

Holiday Yard Card Workshop meets from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, Oct. 31 to Nov. 30. Holiday Yard Card Workshop is held at 18727 Dixie Highway. Fee is $95 for a single-sided card or $145 for a double-sided card. Old cards can be re-painted on the backside for $60 or touched up in a two-hour session for $20.

Participants must register by Nov. 12 in order to complete the project by Nov. 30. Participants interested can sign up at the Irwin Community Center, 18120 Highland Ave.

FYI: To register, call the Irwin Community Center at (708) 957-7275.

Book discussion | Lansing

Avid Reads book discussion will cover "The Madonnas of Leningrad" by Debra Dean at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 6 and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Register for this free program.

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

Museum trip | Crete

The Crete Public Library invites young adults to attend a field trip to the Museum of Science and Industry to see the new Star Wars exhibit. The trip is tentatively planned for Nov. 17, depending on availability of tickets for the exhibit. Participants will leave from the library at 8:30 a.m. and take the Metra train to the museum, with a scheduled return to the library around 5:30 p.m. Cost of the trip is $26 for museum entrance and train fare. Call the library to register ASAP so tickets can be ordered.

FYI: Call the library at (708) 672-8017.

Purls of Wisdom | Lansing

Lansing Public Library hosts a knitting and crochet circle from 10:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 2 at the library, 2750 Indiana Ave. Get together with others who share this hobby. Register for this free program.

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

Holiday grief | Dolton

Healing Our Grief Through the Holidays is at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at Dolton Public Library, 14037 Lincoln Ave. The arrival of fall and winter holidays can be difficult for those mourning the loss of a loved one. Theresa Parrish, a licensed clinical professional counselor, will facilitate the workshop. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

FYI: Call (708) 849-2385.

Stamp It! | Calumet City

Ages 7 and older can attend Stamp It! from 2 to 3 p.m. Nov. 3 at Calumet City Public Library, 660 Manistee Ave. Barbara Olson is back for another holiday card making program. Make a Thanksgiving and Christmas card with rubber stamps and ink pads. Register.

FYI: Call (708) 862-6220.

Cardinal visits | South Holland

Francis Cardinal George, archbishop of Chicago, will be the principal celebrant at 9:45 a.m. Nov. 2 at Seton Academy, 16100 Seton Drive. The Liturgy of the Word Service will commemorate All Souls Day.

FYI: Contact Anthony McKenna at (708) 333-6303 or amckenna@seton-academy.org.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST | Schererville

American Business Women's Association hosts a pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Nov. 3 at Applebee's, U.S. 30 and 41. The restaurant is sponsoring the breakfast. Cost is $5 per person, with $1 added for carryouts. The last seating is at 9:45 a.m. Canned food items will be accepted at the door. Proceeds from the breakfast benefit the association's educational fund.

FYI: Call (219) 937-4240 or 397-5305.

OPEN HOUSE | Gary

International Institute/LACASA hosts an open house for those interested in enrolling in GED or ESL classes. The event is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at Ivy Tech Community college, 1440 E. 35th Ave. It's open enrollment, and calculators will be given to qualifying new students enrolling in GED classes. New qualifying ESL students will be given a bilingual dictionary. GED students who pass the exam may be eligible for assistance with fees.

FYI: Call (219) 980-4636.

SURGICAL FIRES | Schererville

A surgical fire awareness event is set for 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 4 at the St. John Township Community Center, 1515 W. Lincoln Highway. St. John Township resident David Hlebasko, a burn victim, and his family will host the event, which aims to spread the word about how surgical fires can be prevented. Other local victims will talk about their stories. More information is available at www.surgicalfire.org. Attendees also can shop from vendors such as Lia Sophia, Mary Kay, Tastefully Simple and Gold Canyon Candles; a portion of proceeds will benefit Surgicalfire.org. Door prizes, vendor raffles, massages, free snacks for children, a bake sale, Santa Claus and a professional face painter will be featured. Baked goods still are needed.

FYI: Call (219) 365-9267 or 682-8056

SPAGHETTI DINNER | East Chicago

The American Legion, auxiliary and Sons of American Legion of Post 369 sponsor a spaghetti dinner fundraiser for President Shirley Ridenour, who is extremely ill. Proceeds will help defray medical expenses. The all-you-can-eat dinner is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 16. A silent auction, bake sale and other activities are planned. Tickets cost $10 and will be sold at the door and in advance by phone. Ridenour has been very active in our auxiliary and the First District for more than 20 years, holding various offices and chairmanships.

FYI: Call (219) 398-1802 or 659-3962.

LUNCH WITH A DOC | Gary

This month's Lunch with a Doc topic will be collagen diseases, with representation from The Lupus Foundation. The event will take place at noon Nov. 2 at the YWCA, 150 W. 15th Ave. The event is free and open to the public.

FYI: Call (219) 881-9922.

RUMMAGE SALE | Hammond

A rummage sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 3 at Hyde Park United Methodist Church, 6348 Harrison Ave. Lunch will also be available for purchase.

FYI: Call (219) 932-0613.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY | Griffith

Griffith Historical Society hosts its annual meeting Nov. 7 at American Legion Hall, 132 N. Wiggs St. A catered meal will be served at 6 p.m. followed by the business meeting. The meal costs $6. Reservations and payment should be received by Nov. 2. Mail to Griffith Historical Society, P.O. Box 678, Griffith, IN 46319. No tickets will be sold at the door.

FYI: Call (219) 924-4026.

ELVIS TRIBUTE | Lansing

Irv Cass, an Elvis tribute artist, will again shake things up at American Legion Post 697, 18255 Grant St. Cass will don his Elvis attire, and he will portray Tom Jones. A fellow tribute artist will join him to play Rod Stewart and Elton John. The show takes place from 8 to 11 p.m. Nov. 9. Doors open at 7 p.m. There will be a cash bar and snacks available. Tickets cost $20 and are on sale now.

FYI: Call (708) 474-5906 or 895-6101.