Happy Birthday
Feb. 6 — LB Angel
St. Mary Church in Crown Point is preparing for its 150th anniversary. Plans are under way for a new directory. Diane Reimer is looking for pictures of a lighted field that was dedicated at St. Mary’s in 1935. They found the newspaper story about the field in the Lake County Star from that time. They cannot find a picture or anyone who remembers the field. If you have stories about the field or a photograph please call St. Mary’s at 663-0044.
Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Winfield invites everyone to its great way to start Lent. Blood Drive Feb. 12, Mardi Gras Party on Friday the 13, and Ash Wednesday on Feb. 18. It is Give, Party, Pray. What a great way to get prepared for the Triduum from April 2, Holy Thursday through April 4, Holy Saturday leading up to great celebration and joy on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015.
The Northwest Indiana Symphony’s romantic concert is Feb. 13. Pianist Winston Choi will play the beloved Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini and the unique Concerto for Left Hand. The passionate Spanish themes from Capriccio Espagnol and heart-pounding rhythms of Carmen will leave you breathless. Call 219/836-0525, Ext. 200 to reserve your seat.” The Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. with a pre-concert lecture at 6:15 at the Auditorium at Bethel Church on Broadway in Crown Point.
Feb. 18 is Ash Wednesday. It marks the beginning of Lent. Lent means Fish Fries. If your church, Knights of Columbus, Masons or other not-for-profit organization is holding a Fish Fry let me know two weeks in advance if you want it in the Scratching Post. Send the information to kconley@post-trib.com. This is NOT for businesses.
Fish Fry List (so far)
Feb. 20 Knights of Columbus at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 500 W. Division Road, Valparaiso, east of Lake Eliza. Time: From 4-7.
March 20 Knights of Columbus at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 7667 E. 109 Ave., Winfield, just west of Randolph. Time: From 4-7
The cooking for both of these Fish Fry event will be done by the Lowell KCs.
March is Disability Awareness Month. This year’s theme is “Love Where You Love.” Go to http://www.indianadisabilityawareness.org for more information.
If you would like to nominate a teacher or an employee for the annual Teacher of the Year or Employee of the Year award contact Diana Green at the school board office. Her number is 663-3371 x 10223 or send her an email at dgreen@cps.k12.in.us. Deadline in the beginning of March.
Would you like to be in the Crown Point night time St. Patrick’s Day Parade? Applications for entries are online at http://www.crownpoint.in.gov.
Did you know that if a school wants to be designated as a 4 Star School it must have at least a 97 percent attendance rate?
Silly Stuff:
Answers from 1/29/15 questions:
What color is a purple finch? Crimson
Where are Chinese gooseberries from? New Zealand
What is the color of the black box in a commercial airplane? Orange
More thoughts on aging from a friend:
Wouldn’t it be great if we could put ourselves in the dryer for ten minutes and come out wrinkle-free and three sizes smaller!
Last year I joined a support group for procrastinators. We haven’t met yet!
When I was a child I thought Nap Time was a punishment … now, as a grown up, it just feels like a small vacation!
