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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.

BABY CHICKS | Lowell

Baby chicks will visit for a special children's program from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the Lowell Public Library, 1505 E. Commercial Ave. The chicks are part of the 4-H Classroom Embryology Program of the Lake County Purdue Extension Service. Lowell resident George Salatas, 13, is in his second year of the 4-H Poultry Program and will bring one dozen of newly hatched chicks to the library for children to see, hold and pet while learning the story of how the tiny newborn birds went from egg to chick.

FYI: Call (219) 696-7704.

COACH OR CHEER | Crown Point

Crown Point Jr. Bulldog Cheerleading has more openings than ever. Registration for returning girls will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. April 4 at Lake Street Elementary School, 475 Lake St. Registration fro new participants entering grades 2 to 6 will be on a first come, first served basis from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 5, also at Lake Street Elementary School. Numbers will be passed out beginning at 8 a.m. All girls who reside in and/or attend a Crown Point school are welcome. Proof of residency will be verified. Cost is $35 to join, plus the cost of a uniform. Additional coaches are needed; coaches must have a daughter involved to participate.

FYI: Call Sheri at (219) 662-2321 or Pam at 662-6823.

BAND AUDITIONS | Merrillville

David Coppie, the musical artist with the current single "To Hold You Tight," will hold auditions for bassists, drummers, keyboardists and backup vocalists from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 29 at Guitar Center, 2108 E. U.S. 30. He is seeking new band members for his 2009 U.S. tour. The paid U.S. tour contract includes various national radio and television spots. Artists should be prepared to perform at least two selections during the interview. Auditions will be scheduled on site.

FYI: Call John Paige, program manager at Influence Records, at (800) 427-9479 or visit www.influencerecords.us.

GENEALOGY SEARCH | Cedar Lake

Search on the Internet for genealogical information at 2 and 6:30 p.m. April 2 and at 6:30 p.m. April 14 at the Lake County Public Library's Cedar Lake branch, 10010 E. 133rd Ave. Participants will discover the amount of information available on the Internet for tracing their ancestors and will learn how to use the library's Ancestry Library, Heritage Quest, and Pro-Quest Obituaries databases. Every participant will have a computer available and time to do some online research. Register.

FYI: Call (219) 374-7121.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST | Hobart

Hobart Lions Club is sponsoring a pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. March 29 at the Hobart Community Center, 111 E. Old Ridge Road. Donation is $5, but children 5 and younger eat free. Proceeds will support Lion projects, such as Leader Dog, youth activities, medical research, and the operation of the Hospital Equipment Program. Tickets can be obtained from Lion Club members or by phone.

FYI: Call (219) 942-1470.

BRUNCH EVENT | Merrillville

State Representative Shelli VanDenburgh, R-Crown Point, is hosting a brunch fundraiser from 9:30 to 11 a.m. March 29 at The Patio Restaurant, 7706 Broadway, with Indiana Speaker of the House Pat Bauer as a special guest. Tickets are $50 at the door.

FYI: Call (219) 661-0017.

ELKS DINNER | Hobart

Hobart Elks Lodge 1152 will host a dinner and show April 5 in the Jubilee Room at the lodge, 3580 W 61st Ave. Back by popular demand, recording star and comedian Carol Nelson comes to Hobart directly from Sarasota, Fla. Her madcap skits, songs and comedy earned her the name "Crazy Carol." The family style dinner features tossed salad, parsley potatoes, chicken Marsala, fried white fish, mixed vegetables and dessert. Cost is $20 per person. Cocktails will be served 5 to 5:30 p.m., and dinner will be served from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. The show starts at 7 p.m. RSVP by April 1.

FYI: Call (219) 942 -1152.

CHOIR & JAZZ | Gary

The concert choir and jazz band from of Xavier University, a historically Black Catholic college in New Orleans, will perform at 7 p.m. today at SS. Monica & Luke Catholic Church, 675 Rhode Island St. The free concert is sponsored by SS. Monica & Luke, Christ United Methodist and Marquette Park United Methodist churches. This is the first concert tour of the Midwest for the musicians since Hurricane Katrina.

FYI: Call (219) 805-5899 or 730-9548.

IMMIGRATION TALK | Hammond

Immigration will be the focus of Purdue University Calumet's next Platinum Speakers program, at 6 p.m. April 1 at the Calumet Conference Center, on 173rd Street east of Indianapolis Boulevard. John Clark, senior fellow with the Sangamore Institute for Policy Research in Indianapolis, will discuss the economic effects of immigration. Clark has written extensively on the topic. The Sangamore Institute performs research and analysis and develops innovative and collaborative approaches to issues of public significance. Additionally, Jennifer Nagda, staff lawyer for the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund of Chicago, will discuss immigration-related proposed legislation. Refreshments will be served at the event, hosted by the Purdue Alumni Association-Calumet. Although admission is free, advance registration is requested.

FYI: Call (219) 989-2308 or (800) HI-PURDUE, ext. 2308, or e-mail PAAC@calumet.purdue.edu.

SILENT AUCTION | DeMotte

Friends of the DeMotte Library are sponsoring a silent auction featuring a variety of books, old and new, children and adult, through March at the library, 901 Birch St. SW. A booklet listing all items is available on the display case containing the offerings, and bids can be made, checked and rebid until March 31. Winning bidders will be notified.

FYI: Call (219) 987-2221.

CROSS-STITCHERS | Schererville

First Tuesday Cross-Stitchers meets at 6:30 p.m. April 1 at the Lake County Public Library's Dyer-Schererville branch, 1001 W. Lincoln Highway. Join other-cross stitchers for an evening of stitching, conversation and relaxation. Get assistance with a difficult project, share new ideas and view the latest cross-stitch magazine issues and books.

FYI: Call (219) 322-4731.

SCRABBLE CLUB | Crown Point

Crown Point Parks Department will cosponsor a free Scrabble Club for senior citizens, organized by two Crown Point High School Seniors working on a project to impact their community in a positive way. The club will meet from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday, April 2 through May 17, at the Civic Center, 101 S. East St. An all-day tournament will be held May 17. Call to reserve a spot.

FYI: Call Jennie at (219) 661-2271 or e-mail jburgess@crownpoint.in.gov.

KNITTERS WELCOME | St. John

Sit and Knit meets at 6 p.m. April 2 and 16 at the Lake County Public Library's St. John branch, 9450 Wicker Ave. Adults can bring their knitting, stitching or crochet project and gather with others who have a common thread. All levels are welcome.

FYI: Call (219) 365-5379.

YWCA SINGLES | Gary

YWCA Y Singles Club sponsors a shopping and casino trip May 3 to 4 to Mall of America and Mystic Lake Casino in Bloomington, Minn. Participants leave at midnight May 3 from the Y, 150 W. 15th St., and return at midnight May 4.The trip costs $199 per person, with a $50 deposit required to hold a reservation; the balance is due April 3. No personal checks will be accepted. RSVP.

FYI: Call (219) 944-0450, 985-8040 or 883-6063.

POLKA CELEBRATION | E.C.

The American Polka Association presents a polka celebration March 29 at American Legion Post 369, 1401 W. Chicago Ave. Musical entertainment for everyone's dancing and listening pleasure will be provided by Stas Bulanda's "Old School Review." Admission is $10 per person; children 16 and younger with a paid adult will be admitted free. Doors open at 6 p.m. with music from 7 to 11 p.m. Food and refreshments will be sold. Tickets are available by phone and at Bel-Aire Enterprises.

FYI: Call (219) 398-1610 or (708) 891-0555 after 6 p.m.

FISH FRY | Cedar Lake

Cedar Lake AMVETS Post 15 Auxiliary hosts a fish fry from 5 to 8 p.m. April 3 and the first Thursday of every month at the post home, 13335 Morse St. Alaskan pollack, butterfly shrimp and a combo dinner are available. Carry-outs are 50 cents extra. Proceeds are used for AMVETS charity programs.

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

SOUP BUFFET | Lake Station

Altar and Rosary Sodality of St. Francis Xavier Church is sponsoring an all-you-can-eat "Soup-er" Soup Buffet from 4 to 7 p.m. March 29 at St. Francis Xavier Church Hall, 2447 Putnam St. Select from more than 18 soups, and a sandwich, dessert and coffee are also included. Carry-outs will be available. Tickets, $6 for adults and $3 for ages 9 and younger, can be purchased at the door

FYI: Call (219) 947-9297.

WOMEN'S CONNECTION | Schererville

Schererville Women's Connection offers a "Distinctively Yours" luncheon program from noon to 1:30 p.m. April 3 at Briar Ridge Country Club, 123 Briar Ridge Drive. Huckabees Home Accents of Crown Point will be featured, and Mary Haddad of Adrian, Mich. will give a talk titled "S is for Survival & Success." Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Lunch costs $15. Make a reservation by March 31. The next luncheon is May 7.

FYI: Call (219) 937-4240 or 374-7769.

VENDORS WANTED | Munster

Vendors are sought for the annual Pampered Women's Wellness Fair set for April 5 and 6 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 8501 Calumet Ave. It's sponsored by the Altar and Rosary Society. Applications are available by phone.

FYI: Call (219) 836-5079.

4TH FRIDAY ARTS | Crown Point

The first 4th Friday Arts event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. March 28 in the downtown area around the Old Courthouse Square. Visit businesses that will be tuned into art sanctuaries and meet the artists. Crown Point Community Theatre will perform "Shakespeare Abridged" all evening at South Shore Arts, 138 S. Main St.

FYI: Call Special Events Coordinator Jennifer Bzdil at (219) 662-3290.