Gary
Liberty Baptist Church: 2301 Roosevelt St. — A clothing give away will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 14. Information: 219-944-0377.
Marquette Park United Methodist Church: 215 N. Grand Blvd. — Senior yoga will be at noon Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Cost is $3 Tuesday and Friday and $4 Thursday, which includes lunch. First Saturday Outreach Lunch is at noon the first Saturday of each month. Sunday School is at 9:15 a.m. and services at 10:15 a.m. Information: 219-938-4106.
West Side Leadership Academy: 900 Gerry St. — The Northwest Indiana Ecumenical Committee will host the 48th Annual Ecumenical Service to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at 11 a.m. Jan. 16 in the academy auditorium. The theme is “The Call to Stand Tall and Serve.” The keynote speaker is Bishop Dale L. Cudjoe, pastor of Christ Temple Church (Holiness) USA. Other speakers include Congressman Pete Visclosky, Senator Eddie Melton, Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson and Dr. Cheryl Pruitt. The celebration will include choirs and winning essayists.
Merrillville
Saint Andrew Church: 801 W. 73rd Ave. — An All You Can Eat Soup Kitchen, Salad Bar and Bake Sale will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 29 in St. Andrew’s Ameling Hall. The cost is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors 62 years and older, $4 for children 12 years and younger and $18 for a family of two adults and children. Carry outs are $7 per quart and $4 per pint. Proceeds benefit the Deacon George Modrak Tuition Assistance Fund for Aquinas School. Information: contact Rick or Tina Dravet at 219-662-2437.
Portage
St. Peter Lutheran Church: 6540 Central Ave. — A spaghetti dinner will be from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 25. The meal includes spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert and a drink. The cost is $8 in advance for adults or $8.50 at the door and $4 for children from four to 11 years old. Children three years and younger are free. Dine in and carry out are available. Tickets and information: 219-762-2673.
— Staff report
