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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.

CRAFT CORNER | Lowell

Preschoolers through fifth graders are welcome to create a piggy bank at 10 a.m. or 3 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Lowell Public Library, 1505 E. Commercial Ave. Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult. Call to register.

FYI: Call (219) 696-7704.

REGISTER FOR CAMPS | Hobart

Ross Music Theatre and M & M Productions holds registration for this year's youth theatre camp and video camps from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Center Street Studio Theatre, 227 Center St. The video camps includes a beginners class and two advanced production classes, as well as a one-day film class for all ages. Theatre Camp start at 11 a.m. Feb. 23 and run for four weeks and Video Camps start March 8 and last three weeks each. Each class costs $35. Students can also register online.

FYI: Visit www.m-mproductions.com or call (219) 947-4922.

VALENTINE FUN | Lowell

Valentine Game Night will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 14 for sixth through 12th graders at the Lowell Public Library, 1505 E. Commercial Ave.

FYI: Call (219) 696-7704.

SOCCER SIGNUP | Crown Point

Crown Point Youth Soccer Club's spring 2008 registration is available until Feb. 29 at www.cpsoccer.org. Play is open to ages 4 to 13 as of Aug. 1, 2007 residing in Crown Point and Center Township. Traveling team players outside this area must have a release from their local club. Cost is $50 for instructional play up to age 9 and $95 for travel teams, plus a $25 late fee. Chicago Fire team trainers are used for travel players.

FYI: Visit www.cpsoccer.org.

FITNESS FAIR | Cedar Lake

Hanover Central High School's Key Club will host its annual Free Fitness Fair from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 24 in the Hanover Central High School gym, 10120 W. 133rd Ave. Agencies, businesses and organizations that service the youth of the community can exhibit and provide information on their services. Last year's exhibitors included the Little League, Girls Softball League, Boy Scouts, YMCA, Cedar Lake Parks and Recreation Department and others, and more than 300 youth attended. Free games, a Moonwalk, and a bike safety route will be available. Two bicycles will be awarded in a drawing to promote physical activity.

FYI: Call (219) 306-2919 for information on becoming an exhibitor.

GAMES UNPLUGGED | Cedar Lake

Teens and 'tweens will play games without electricity, including board games, card games, word games and strategy games, at 4 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Lake County Public Library's Cedar Lake branch, 10010 E. 133rd Ave. Munch on pizza and sip soft drinks while having fun.

FYI: Call (219) 374-7121.

OPEN HOUSE | Hobart

An Open House for the 2008-09 school year will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Feb.19 at Kids 1st Preschool, 654 E. Fourth St. Children need to be 3 before Aug. 1 to be registered. Registration fee of $30 is due at sign up, along with birth certificate and shot record.

FYI: Call Kim Childers at (219) 942-1601.

PLAY BALL | Cedar Lake

Cedar Lake Little League will hold registration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Cedar Lake Branch Library, 10010 W. 133rd Ave. Signups and tryouts will be held Feb. 23 and March 8 at Hanover Central High School's gym, with 9- and 10-year-olds reporting at 10 a.m. and 11- and 12-year-olds slated for noon.

FYI: Call Larry Spurr at (219) 365-3415 or Karen Balich at 374-6334.

SIGN UP FOR BASEBALL | Lake Station

Registration for the Lake Station Little League will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Feb.19 through 22 at the Lake Station Boys and Girls Club, 4700 Central Ave. Proof of residency and birth certificate must be presented. Registration fee is $65 for the first child and $10 each additional child in a family. Ages 4 and older are welcome. The next board meeting of the Lake Station Little League will be held at 5 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Lake Station Boys and Girls Club.

FYI: Call League President Dee Tucker at (219) 962-1247.

MOVIE DAY | DeMotte

Young adults in seventh through 12th grade are invited to Y. A. Movie Day at 4 p.m. Feb. 21 at the DeMotte Library, 901 Birch St. SW. Watch "50 First Dates," a PG-rated film with Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore and Sean Astin. Refreshments will be served. Register online, in person or by phone.

FYI: Call (219) 987-2221.

SPRING SOCCER | Lowell

Lowell Parks and Recreation Department holds spring soccer registration for children 4 to 10 years old (by April 19) from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 22 and 9 to 11 a.m. Feb. 23 at the parks office in the town hall, 501 E. Main St. Cost is $35 for residents and $38 for nonresidents and includes a T-shirt and socks. Pee Wees are for ages 4 and 5, Intermediates are for ages 6 and 7 and Juniors are for ages 8 to 10. Season will run April 19 to May 24 with games played on Saturdays; practices begin week of April 7. Coaches are needed.

FYI: Call (219) 696-1570.

WINTER BOOKWALK | Lowell

Preschoolers through fifth graders are welcome to join he Book Walk at 10 a.m. or 3 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Lowell Public Library, 1505 E. Commercial Ave. Win some great books for those chilly winter days. Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult. Call to register.

FYI: Call (219) 696-7704.

GAME NIGHT | Lowell

Game Night for young adults will be held at from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Lowell Public Library, 1505 E. Commercial Ave.

FYI: Call (219) 696-7704.

MOVIE DAY | Schneider

Youngsters can watch a fun flick and enjoy holiday treats at 4 p.m. Feb. 14 at the at the Lowell Public Library's Schneider branch, 24004 Parish Ave.

FYI: Call (219) 552-1000.

TAP AND BALLET | Merrillville

Merrillville Parks and Recreation Department sponsors Ballet and Tap Dance classes for ages 3 to 6 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturdays starting Feb. 23 at the Pruzin Community Center, 5750 Tyler Place. Cost for six weeks is $40 for residents and $45 for nonresidents. Register by Feb. 16. A minimum of 5 students is required.

FYI: Call (219) 980-5911.

GAME DAY | Schneider

Kids' Game Day is at 4 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Lowell Public Library's Schneider branch, 24004 Parish Ave.

FYI: Call (219) 552-1000.

CREATE A GAME | Schneider

Join Miss Sandy at 4 p.m. Feb. 21 as she shows how to make a Ball & Triangle Game, decorated with authentic Indian symbols, at the Lowell Public Library's Shelby branch, 23321 Shelby Road. The same program will be repeated at 4 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Schneider branch, 24004 Parish Ave.

FYI: Call Schneider at (219) 552-1000 or Shelby at 552-0809.

BASIC FRENCH | Merrillville

Get an introductory look at the French language in a six-week program from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, today through March 26 (no class March 12) at Merrillville High School, 276 E. 68th Place. Begin to build French speaking and grammar skills while also being exposed to many forms of French. Activities for the class includes watching a French movie, authentic French cooking and possible out of class activities to appreciate and gain a knowledge of French culture. Course fee is $75 and textbook fee of $19. Registration is required.

FYI: Call (219) 650-5310.

BINGO GAMES | Schneider

Young adults are invited to play YA Bingo from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Lowell Public Library's Schneider branch, 24004 Parish Ave.

FYI: Call (219) 552-1000.

BOOK TALK | Schneider

"Bat 6" by Virginia Ewer Wolff will be the topic of a young adult book discussion at 5 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Lowell Public Library's Schneider branch, 24004 Parish Ave. Pick up a copy at the circulation desk.

FYI: Call (219) 552-1000.

CHAT & CHEWIES | Shelby

Chats and Chewies for young adults will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Lowell Public Library's Shelby branch, 23321 Shelby Road. Make some special English muffin pizzas.

FYI: Call (219) 552-0809.

FOOD AND FICTION | Shelby

The Food, Fun & Fiction Club will discuss the book "13 Reasons Why" by Jay Asher at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Lowell Public Library's Shelby branch, 23321 Shelby Road. Pick up a copy at the circulation desk.

FYI: Call (219) 552-0809.

KIDS BINGO | Shelby

Kids can play Library Bingo at 3 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Lowell Public Library's Shelby branch, 23321 Shelby Road.

FYI: Call (219) 552-0809.

STORY TIME | Crown Point

A new Preschool Story Time for children 3 to 5 and a parent residing in the Eisenhower Elementary School district is being offered from 2:45 to 3:25 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 21, March 6 and 20, April 10 and 24 and May 8 and 22 in the school library, 1450 S. Main St. Each session will include stories and a developmental lesson, and take-home materials will be provided. There is no cost, but registration is required. The theme Feb. 21 is "Music, Music, Music."

FYI: Call (219) 663-8800.

ICE SKATING | Hobart

Ice skating will be available at the 14,500-square-foot Deep River Ice Plaza, from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, 2 to 10 p.m. Fridays, noon to 10 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 9 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 24, weather permitting.at Deep River Waterpark, 9001 E. U.S. 30. Food stands, heated bathrooms, the U.S. 30 Surf Shop and group and season pass sales offices will be open. Cost is $4 for adults, $3 for ages 14 and younger and 62 and older, and free for spectators. Skate rentals are $5. No hockey games or sticks, and no food, beverages or coolers can be brought into park.

FYI: Call (219) 947-7850, ext. 604.