Lake Going Places

| Thursday, October 23, 2003

HAMMOND

Performance highlights domestic violence

"Battered, Shattered Dreams" will be performed for free as part of the activities to spotlight Domestic Violence Month at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Jean Shepherd Center, 173rd and Kennedy on Mahoney Drive. Children younger than 16 may attend the performance only if accompanied by an adult. A chili dinner will be served from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dinner tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children. A panel of domestic violence experts will answer questions after the play. Haven House is sponsoring this event with support from the city and Hammond Police Department.

For information, call (219) 931-2090.

Reception for those interested in pharmacy career

Anyone interested in a pharmacy career or who is a graduate of Purdue University's School of Pharmacy is invited to a School of Pharmacy outreach and alumni reception from 5:30 to 7:30 tonight in the Founders Study Room in the Student Faculty Library Center on the Purdue University Calumet campus, 2200 169th St.

For information, call (765) 494-1364.

CROWN POINT

Annual Christmas in Country bazaar Friday

St. Anthony Auxiliary will sponsor its annual Christmas in the Country bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday in Marian Education Center at St. Anthony Medical Center, 1201 S. Main St. The bazaar features all handmade items including homemade items in the bakery. Autumn designs will be displayed in addition to the usual Christmas styles. This year, handmade afghans and baby items, Christmas tree skirts, stockings and ornaments will be showcased, plus seasonal arrangements and wreaths.

For information, call (219) 757-6347.

HOBART

Mini vendor sale takes place at St. Mary's

A Three-in-One Mini Vendor Sale, sponsored by the St. Mary Auxiliary, will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., in the second floor conference rooms. Among items to be sold are uniform scrubs, in all sizes, smokeless soy candles.

For information, call Jan at (219) 942-1469.

GARY

Sickle cell annual dinner is Friday

Northwest Indiana Sickle Cell Foundation will celebrate 32 years of providing sickle cell services during its annual dinner Friday at Buffington Harbor Pavilion, 1 Buffington Harbor. Sickle cell is an inherited disease caused by the presence of hemoglobin S in red blood cells, and it affects more than 50,000 U.S. residents. Highlights of the dinner include the introduction of the 2003-04 sickle cell poster child and awards to individuals in the community. New Orleans Blues Band, Lady Sax and others will perform. Reception is 6 to 7 p.m. with dinner served at 7 p.m. Tickets, $50, may be bought at the door.

For information, call (219) 949-2151.

Author to discuss her book at Wildermuth

M. LaVora Perry, author of "Taneesha's Treasures of the Heart" will be available for discussion from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Wildermuth Branch Library, 501 S. Lake St.

For information, call (219) 938-1480.

Hike and bike event Saturday on local trails

"Gary Green Link" Hike and Bike will be Saturday on Gary's trails. Hike will be at 10 a.m. Participants should meet at Marquette Park Aquartorium, located off Grand Boulevard, for a trolley ride to the Marquette Trail Head at Grand Boulevard. Bike tour will be at 1 p.m. Participants should meet at Indiana University Northwest, 33rd and Broadway, to bike the Little Calumet River Trail to Lake Etta County Park.

For information, call (219) 882-3000.

Turkey shoots each weekend at Eagles

Turkey shoot is from 10 a.m. until dusk weekends now through Nov. 11 at Black Oak Eagles, 7229 W. 25th Ave. Cost is $2 per shot. Winners receive a gift certificate for meat. Bring a 12-gauge shotgun for target shooting.

For information, call (219) 845-5267.

GRIFFITH

Playing poker aids Operation Care

Benefit poker run will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Soprano's, 840 Broad St. Last bike is out at noon and Deadnots, Trauma and other bands will play at 5 p.m. Cost is $15. Proceeds will benefit Operation Care, Food and Clothing Pantry, 1300 N. Broad St.

For information, call (219) 924-0304.

EAST CHICAGO

St. Pat's Harvest Fest features haunted house

October Harvest Fest is 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday at St. Patrick's Church hall, 3810 Grand Blvd. Haunted house, parade, food, costume contest, games and treats will be featured.

For information, call (219) 801-9232 or 398-1036.

Workshop focuses on recording industry

Recording industry workshop will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Faith Temple COGIC, 3711 Pennsylvania Ave. Participants will learn the do's and don't's of how to get into the music/recording industry. Registration is from 8 to 8:45 a.m. Cost is $25. An evening service will be at 7:30 p.m. that day.

For information, call (219) 985-8081.

MERRILLVILLE

Banquet includes fashion show, speaker

Banquet and fashion show will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Romanian Orthodox Hall, 750 W. 61st Ave. Social hour is at 6:30 p.m. and dinner will follow at 7 p.m. Guest speaker is Missy Beatrice Black and GI Praise will provide music. Cost is $50.

For information, call (219) 985-8081.