Find out all the events going on in your community, and plan your week’s activities with The Times.

Find out all the events going on in your community, and plan your week’s activities with The Times.

To get listed in the calendar, contact Southlake community coordinator Marlene A. Zloza at least 10 days in advance.

* E-mail: mzloza@nwitimes.com.

* Fax: (219) 662-5295.

* Address: 2080 N. Main St., Crown Point, IN 46307.

* Questions? Call (219) 662-5340.

TODAY

HUGS AND KISSES | Cedar Lake

Preschoolers 4 and 5 will enjoy books, songs, finger plays, and a craft to celebrate Valentine's Day at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. today at the Lake County Public Library's Cedar Lake branch, 10010 W. 133rd Ave.

FYI: Call (219) 374-7121.

JAZZY JEWELRY | Cedar Lake

Young people 11 & older will create their choice of a beaded necklace or bracelet at 3:30 p.m. today and Feb. 10 at the Lake County Public Library's Cedar Lake branch, 10010 W. 133rd Ave. All materials, and snacks, will be provided.

FYI: Call (219) 374-7121.

WEDNESDAY

SMALL STEPS TO HEALTH | Lowell

Learn how to get healthy at the Lowell Public Library through the EFNEP teaching series Small Steps to Health sponsored by the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service and presented by Family Nutrition Advisor Nicole Katon. This free, fun, flexible and money saving series will begin at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 10 and continue each Wednesday through March 10, the date for exit enrollment and graduation, at the library, 1505 E. Commercial Ave. The series consist of lessons about a variety of food and nutrition topics, hands-on activities and plenty of incentives that you'll receive as you go, along with low-cost, tasty recipes to make. Learn, if pregnant, how to have a healthy baby, and how to increase your level of activity. Call to register.

FYI: Call (219) 696-7704.

FOURTH OF JULY | Crown Point

Crown Point Fourth of July Celebration Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 10 at Geisen Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 606 E. 113th Ave., to begin planning the city’s celebration. Anyone interested is welcome.

FYI: Call Laura at (219) 663-8731.

T’AI CHI CHIH CLASS | Merrillville

Instructor Peter Gregory will explain and demonstrate the methods of T’ai Chi Chih, which is defined as moving meditation, at 1 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. U.S. 30. All movements are slow and gentle. Register online at www.lcplin.org or by phone.

FYI: Call (219) 769-3541, ext. 317.

TIE DYE CUPCAKES | Hobart

The whole family is invited to make tie dye cupcakes at 6 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Lake County Public Library's Hobart branch, 100 N. Main St. Register online at www.lcplin.org or by phone.

FYI: Call (219) 942-2243.

WII FOR SENIORS | Schererville 

Senior citizens can polish their gaming skills on Wii, the popular new electronic game at 2 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Lake County Public Library's Dyer-Schererville branch, 1001 W. U.S. 30. Participate in bowling or tennis. Refreshments for all. Register online at www.lcplin.org or by phone.

FYI: Call (219) 322-4731.

DODGEBALL DAYS | Lowell

Dodgeball for youths is hosted by the Lowell Parks and Recreation Department in the gym at the Tri-Creek School Administrative Center, 195 W. Oakley Ave. Fourth- and fifth-graders meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through March 24 (no session March 17). Donation is $1. A parent or responsible party must sign children in and out.

FYI: Call (219) 696-1570.

THURSDAY

BNI OPEN HOUSE | Hammond

Bishop Noll Prep Academy, 1519 Hoffman St., will host an open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11. Families from area communities are invited to attend to see the Prep Academy in action. The Prep Academy is comprised of seventh and eighth grades and hosts the one-to-one laptop program and an innovative curriculum. Prospective students with their families will have the opportunity to meet with the students, teachers, administrators and tour the building.

FYI: Call Noll's Admissions Coordinators Lorenza Jara and Drew Trost at (219) 932-9058.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS | Lake Station

Compulsive overeaters are invited to a new weekly meeting of Overeaters Anonymous from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays in Meeting Room B at the Lake County Public Library's Lake Station-New Chicago branch, 2007 Central Ave. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins. The only requirement is a desire to stop eating compulsively. OA views compulsive overeating as a physical, emotional and spiritual disease that can be arrested, but not cured. Members seek recovery on all three levels by following a 12 Step program patterned after Alcoholics Anonymous.

FYI: Call (219) 963-2619.

OPEN HOUSE | Merrillville

Andrean High School is hosting an Open House for prospective students and their families from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at 5959 Broadway. Administration, faculty and staff will be available for questions, and tours of the building will be conducted by students. Enter through Entrance M in the back (east side) of the school.

FYI: Contact Admissions Director Dawn Wojkovich at (219) 887-5281, ext. 228 or dwojkovich@andreanhs.com.

MORNING HOUR | Highland

Join First Financial Bank’s Crossroads department for Morning Hour featuring: "Vintage Valentines" with Pat Kincaid at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 11 at the Highland Public Library, 2841 Jewett Ave. Kincaid is a member of the National Valentine Collectors Association and will present some history and examples of Valentines dating back to 1908. Attendees will have an opportunity to make Valentines from paper medallions and hear some stories behind these exchanged treasures. A special treat awaits Kincaid will also bring some fresh baked shortbread cookies to share. Open to the public, seating is limited, so an RSVP is requested.

FYI: Call (219) 972-7353.

CIRCLE OF READERS | Merrillville

Last July marked the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing. Readers are invited to a discussion of  Tom Wolfe's classic story, "The Right Stuff," about America's manned space program and its first astronauts that vividly evokes the exhilaration and awe of that magical time, at 6:15 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. U.S. 30. Register online at www.lcplin.org or by phone.

FYI: Call (219) 769-3541, ext. 340.

LOCK 'EM UP | Schererville

Teibel's Restaurant is hosting the Third Annual Valentine's Day Lockup for the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Feb. 11 at U.S. 41 and 30. "Notorious" Schererville, Dyer and St. John business and community leaders will be "arrested" for Jerry's Kids and asked to raise "bail" to support MDA's local patient service programs by calling friends and family. JDM Nextel Communications is donating phones for the event.

FYI: Call (800) 889-1668.

CARING FOR BABY | Crown Point

A baby care class for parents, grandparents and other caregivers will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 11, March 11 and April 8 at St. Anthony Medical Center, 1201 S. Main St. Topics will include bathing, diaper changing, home safety and advice on when to seek medical attention. Cost is $10.

FYI: Call (219) 757-6368.

FRIDAY

CONCERT & DANCE | Merrillville

A Valentine Concert and Dance featuring a six-piece Johnny Cash and June Carter tribute band will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 12 at St. Elijah Church Hall, 8700 Taft St. This is an all-ages concert. Cash bar will be available. Come early for the church fish fry and pierogi dinner. 

FYI: Call (219) 464-9918 for tickets.

VALENTINE EXTRAVAGANZA | Schererville

A Valentine Extravaganza will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. Feb. 12 at The Banquets of St. George, 528 W. 77th Ave., with dinner, live entertainment/gospel comedian and Pastor James Ford "The Storyteller." Tickets are $40 and may be purchased at House of Glory, 4009 S. Fir St., in East Chicago. This will be a red carpet experience and attire is dressy.

FYI: Call (219) 201-8072 or (219) 677-0517.

FEAST BEFORE FAST | Winfield

Holy Spirit Catholic Church is hosting a "The Feast Before the Fast," a Mardi Gras dinner and dance from 7 p.m. to midnight Feb. 12 at the church, 7667 E. 109th Ave. The event will include a buffet style dinner with meat, pasta, and fresh salad, soft drinks, coffee and beer.  Tickets are $20.  Guests are invited to bring a dessert to share and are welcome to bring wine or their favorite beverage. Partytime DJ will provide music. All proceeds will benefit the ministries at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. The public is welcome. 

FYI: Call Joe or Sandy Szczerbowski at (219) 662-0657 or the church office at (219) 661-0644 to reserve tickets.

FILM FESTIVAL | Hobart

M & M Productions offers a quartet of perfect date night films at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at Center Stage Studio Theatre, 227 Center St. The four short films are part of M & M's independent Audience Choice Film Festival, which allows the audience to grade the film. All notes and comments are sent to the filmmakers. Titles are "My Name is Wallace," a sweet and touching comedy; "Caught in Paint," a video of painting and dance; "In The Catbird Seat," a fable of twists and turns; and "Sympathetic Details," a psychological thriller showing an assassin who decides to stop killing for moral reasons. Tickets are $3.

FYI: Call (219) 947-4922 or visit www.m-mproductions.com.