Wednesday
Omegas and Dons Thanksgiving Eve collection
Members of both the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Kappa Kappa Chapter, and the Indiana University Dons, Inc. will join forces to collect for those in need from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 23, at two locations in Gary: Save More Food Center, 921 Broadway; and Fresh County Market, 2550 Arthur St. Proceeds will provide clothes, food and toys for children and families during the holiday season. For more information, call 219-887-2046.
Thursday
Turkey Trot set in Valparaiso
Registration is underway for the 2016 Turkey Trot, hosted by Porter-Starke Services Foundation, with the 10K set to begin at 8 a.m. and the 5K at 8:10 a.m. Nov. 24 at Valparaiso High School, 2727 Campbell St.. Registration fee is $35. Online registration also is available. Race-day registration will not be accepted. Proceeds from the event will benefit mental health and wellness programs and resources in Northwest Indiana. More information is at turkeytrot@porterstarke.org.
Thanksgiving dinner event in Gary
The Economic Development Committee of Gary Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., will host its 11th annual Thanksgiving Dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 24 at Ivy Tech Community College, 1440 E. 35th Ave., Gary. The event is free and open to the public. The organization is collecting monetary and food donations for the dinner. More information is at garyalumnaechapterdst@ymail.com.
Saturday
Toy and model train show scheduled
A train show will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 26 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 27 at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St., Crown Point. The show is $5 per person, free for those under 18. The event will feature all gauges of model and toy trains, and Santa will be on hand for photos. More information is at 219-554-2720.
Nov. 29
Registration open for hockey lessons in Valparaiso
Valpo Parks will offer youth hockey lessons for children ages 5 to 13 at the Central Park Plaza ice rink, 55 Napoleon St.. Classes will meet three times a week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings from Nov. 29 to March 5. The fee is $230 per child. Hockey jersey, socks and ice skate rental are included. Participants must supply their own hockey stick, helmet with face guard and full hockey pads. Registration is at 219-462-5144 or at the Parks office at 3210 N. Campbell St.. More information on lessons, hours, fees and programs is at CentralParkPlazaValpo.com.
COPD awareness event planned
St. Mary Medical Center will host a free COPD educational seminar and health fair from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 in the auditorium and conference rooms at the hospital, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart. Pulmonologist Charles Rebesco will discuss the causes and treatment options for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Registration and more information is at 866-836-3477.
Hospital offers community programs
Methodist Hospitals has announced its schedule of classes, seminars and support groups. Free Affordable Care Act Information Seminars will be offered from 3-6 p.m. on three dates: Nov. 29 at Southlake Campus, Pavilion B, 200 E. 89th Ave., Merrillville; Dec. 8 at Northlake Campus, Slick conference Room, 600 Grant St., Gary; and Dec. 15 at Southlake Campus, Pavilion B, 200 E. 89th Ave., Merrillville. More information is at 219-886-4584 or 219-738-5508. Living After Loss Support Group for adults grieving the death of a loved one will be from 4-5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Northlake Campus, South Pavilion Auditorium, 600 Grant St., Gary; and from 6-7 p.m. every Monday at the Southlake Campus, Classroom 2, 8701 Broadway, Merrillville. More information is at 219-886-4522. Care Givers Support Group at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of every month at the Southlake Campus, Classroom 1, 8701 Broadway, Merrillville. More information is at reice709@comcast.net. Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes at two locations: from 1-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. the first three Wednesdays of the month at the Southlake Campus, Pavilion D, 303 E. 89th Ave., Merrillville; and from 1-4 p.m. the first three Tuesdays of the month at the Northlake Campus, 600 Grant St., Gary. Attendees must have a physician’s referral. Registration is at 219-738-5802. Yoga Class for Cancer Patients from 9:30-10:30 a.m at the Southlake Campus, Pavilion B, 200 E. 89th Ave., Merrillville. More information is at 219-757-7212. Exercise Classes for Cancer Patients are forming. More information is at 219-757-7212.
Dec. 1
Dinner served at Ivy Tech
Students in the hospitality program at Ivy Tech Community College are cooking meals for the public, students, staff and families Dec. 1 and 8 in the restaurant on campus, 410 E. Columbus Drive, East Chicago. Settings are available at 4:30, 4:45, 5, 6 and 6:15 p.m. Each dinner is $15 per person and reservations are required at 219-392-3600, ext. 3280.
Dec. 3
YMCA to host holiday breakfast
The Valparaiso Family YMCA will partner with the Northwest Indiana Parrothead Club to host a holiday breakfast with Santa from 7:30-9 a.m. Dec. 3 at 1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, Valparaiso. There will be photos with Santa for $2, and each child will receive a gift. In addition, there will be games and crafts. Tickets are $6 per adult, $3 per child. Purchase by Dec. 1 at the YMCA Courtesy Desk or at www.valpoymca.org.
Holiday Extravaganza and vendor fair
Opportunity Enterprises will open its doors to the public for the 2016 Holiday Extravaganza from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 3 at 2801 Evans Ave., Valparaiso. The Simply Amazing Market will host an open house showcasing a wide variety of gourmet treats and holiday-themed confections, along with ceramics and artisan glassware made by Opportunity Enterprises client artists. Guests can browse and place holiday orders. Local vendors also will be on hand selling specialty products from noon to 5 p.m. In addition, Santa will make an appearance, and there will be arts, crafts and games. Popcorn and Painting will be from 3:30-5 p.m. for ages 7 and up on a first-come, first-served basis; the cost is $25. Vendor booths, more information and registration for Popcorn and Painting is at www.oppent.org/holiday2016. More information about Simply Amazing Market at www.simplyamazingtreats.com or 219-464-2670.
Breakfast with Santa
The Schererville Parks Department will host Breakfast with Santa from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 3 at the Community Center, 500 E. Joliet St., Schererville. There will be photos with Santa, hot cocoa, and children can make reindeer food to leave out on Christmas Eve. The cost for ages 11 and under is $8/resident, $10/non-resident; ages 12 and up $13/resident, $15/non-resident. Register by Nov. 30 at www.schererville.org.
5K Arctic Dash scheduled in Porter County
Boys and Girls Clubs of Porter County is partnering with NWI Clean Air, Extra Mile Fitness, Aqua Indiana and the City of Portage for the 5K Arctic Dash at 8 a.m. and Little Igloo Youth Fun Run at 7:30 a.m. Dec. 3 at 5895 Evergreen, Portage. Cost is $20 per runner, with a $1 discount for Gold Cup runners registering before Friday. Registration after Friday and the day of the race is $25. The cost to participate in the Aqua Indiana Little Igloo Youth Dash is $5. All proceeds to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Porter County’s South Haven and Portage Clubs. Online registration is at . More information is with Stephanie Hamilton at 219-464-7282, ext. 235, or shamilton@bgcpoco.org.
— Staff report
