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WHITING
Legion Post cooks up steak fry
American Legion Post 80 will host a steak fry from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the post, 2003 Indianapolis Blvd. Cost is $13 and includes steak, baked potato, green beans, salad and bread and butter. Ladies auxiliary will sell desserts. Tickets may be purchased from any Post 80 Legion member or at the post home after 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Proceeds will support activities of the group.
For information, call (219) 659-0215.
SCHERERVILLE
Poker Run benefits diabetes foundation
Schererville Fraternal Order of Eagles and four other Eagle clubs in Lake County will sponsor a poker run to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at 8 a.m. Saturday at Lakeside Inn, 21 E. Joliet St. Registration is from 8 to 10 a.m. Cost is $10 for singles and $15 for couples and includes food, refreshments, raffle and entertainment by Country Roads Band. Proceeds from raffle will go to the Indiana Ronald McDonald House.
For information, call (219) 932-8624.
HAMMOND
Polka fans participate in party by lake
Polka by the Lake with the United Polka Association from 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday at The Hammond Marina, 701 Casino Center Drive. Musical entertainment will be provided by The Merry Notes and Just for Kicks. Admission is $6. Bring lawn chairs. Food and drinks will be available.
For information, call (219) 932-6436 after 6 p.m. or (773) 585-9555.
Birding group puts on annual bird fair
South Suburban Cage Bird Association will host a bird fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m Sunday at National Guard Armory, 2530 173rd St. Tables are available. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for kids 12 and younger. Birds, cages and accessories will be available.
For information, call (219) 763-6000 or 864-0420.
Culture fest offers treats around the world
International Culture Fest at Jean Shepherd Center, 3031 Mahoney Drive, promises entertainment for the entire family with an indoor arts and crafts fair, live music and dancing and ethnic food. The free fest will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. A naturalization ceremony to swear in about 70 new U.S. citizens is scheduled for noon Sunday. Park free at Hammond FOP Lodge or Purdue University Calumet and ride a shuttle to the site.
For information, call (219) 554-0155.
EAST CHICAGO
Mexican festival includes carnival
Mexican Fiestas Patrias with the Union Benefica Mexicana Dia Del NiNo (kid's day) and carnival will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Block Stadium in Washington Park, on Grand Boulevard. Event will feature free rides from 3 to 5 p.m., free hot dog, pop and chips for children, face painting, balloons, games, music, moon walk, craft workshops, Aztec ceremonial dance and instrument demonstrations. Mexican Independence Day parade steps off at noon Sunday from 3451 Michigan Ave.
For information, call (219) 378-9000.
MUNSTER
Speaker explores Jewish roots of Christianity
The Rev. Ivan Peterson, executive assistant at The Apple of His Eye Mission Society, will speak at the 6:30 p.m. service Saturday and at the 8, 9:30, and 11 a.m. services Sunday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 8601 Harrison Ave. His message helps Christians better understand the Jewish roots of their Christian faith and allows them to invite their Jewish friends to hear the Gospel in a Jewish setting. Web site with information is www.appleofhiseye.org.
For information, call (314) 631-6310.
MERRILLVILLE
Ballroom lessons step off next week
Ballroom and Latin dance classes will be available Monday and Tuesday at St. Mary's Orthodox Center, 8600 Grand Blvd. Advanced classes will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday and 9 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, intermediate classes will meet from 8 to 9 both nights, and beginning classes will meet from 9 to 10 p.m. Monday and from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
For information, call (219) 663-8455.
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