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HAMMOND -- American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday at International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, 2835 165th St. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good general health. Call (800) 448-3543.
HIGHLAND -- Bingo fund-raiser will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Our Lady of Grace school cafeteria, 3025 Highway Ave. Early bird bingo begins at 1 p.m., with regular bingo at 2 p.m. Cost is $10. Proceeds will benefit Ephesus Home. Call (219) 972-1944.
SCHERERVILLE -- Garage sale will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Campagna Academy, 7403 Cline Ave. Bedroom sets, couches, recliners, dining room furniture, office furniture, games and other items will be sold. Call (219) 322-8614, ext. 325.
HAMMOND -- Bazaar, bake sale and white elephant sale will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Parish, 5304 Hohman Ave. Raffle tickets are available for $1. First prize is $500. Proceeds will go to Altar and Rosary Society of St. Joseph Parish. Call (219) 932-0702.
SCHERERVILLE -- A benefit for Terralyn Peeples of Hammond, who has had Stage 4 liver cancer since March, is set for 6 to 8 tonight at the Campagna Center Cafeteria, 7403 Cline Ave. The spaghetti dinner is hosted by employees of Campagna Academy, where Peeples' husband works; he is now on family leave. Donation is $20 and all proceeds go to the Terralyn Peeples Benefit account at Bank Calumet. Monetary donations will be accepted at any of the bank's branches. Call (219) 322-8614, ext. 320 or 313.
SCHERERVILLE -- American Red Cross will host a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Monday at St. John Township Community Center, 1515 Lincoln Highway. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good health. Call (800) 448-3543.
Services for individuals being dislocated from USX and National Steel are available throughout Northwest Indiana. Re-employment services include career planning, training services and job search assistance. Unemployment Insurance services are also available based on eligibility. Locations are in Hammond, Gary, East Chicago and Crown Point. Call Workforce Development at (866) 967-5840.
HAMMOND -- American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Hammond Area YMCA, 7322 Southeastern Ave. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good health. Call (800) 448-3543.
GRIFFITH -- Benefit poker run will begin at 9 a.m. Oct. 25 at Soprano's, 840 Broad St. Last bike is out at noon and Deadnots, Trauma and guest bands will play at 5 p.m. Cost is $15. Proceeds will benefit Operation Care, Food and Clothing Pantry, 1300 N. Broad. For information, call (219) 924-0304.
SCHERERVILLE -- Women's Guild of Calumet College of St. Joseph will hold its fall brunch Oct. 26 at Briar Ridge Country Club, 123 Country Club Road. A social hour begins at noon; brunch will be served at 1 p.m. Tickets are $30. The guild provides financial support for the college's education facilities and programs. To buy tickets, call (219) 473-4325 or (877) 700-9100, ext. 325.
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