PNW showcases Mayan inspired art
Coinciding with Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through Oct. 15, Purdue University Northwest is exhibiting the Mayan Procession, a 14-piece collection of life-sized paintings depicting figures representative of indigenous Guatemalan groups, by noted artist Winifred Godfrey. In addition, a reception featuring Godfrey will be held from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 5 in the the Student Union and Library, 2200 169th St., Hammond. The event is free and open to the public. Meso-American inspired appetizers will be served. More information is with Judy Jacobi at jnjacobi@pnw.edu or 219-785-5593 or at www.pnw.edu/arts-culture under “Upcoming Events.”
Methodist Hospitals to offer classes, memorial service
Methodist Hospitals will offer the following programs to members of the Northwest Indiana community this month. Smoking Cessation classes, based on the American Lung Association’s Freedom from Smoking Program, will be held from 5-7 p.m. Monday evenings beginning Monday through Nov. 13 on the Northlake campus, Conference Room A, 8701 Broadway, Merrillville. Registration is at 888-909-3627. A free Weight Loss Surgery seminar will be at 6 p.m. Oct. 12 and 26 on the Southlake campus, Pavilion A, Suite 430, 101 E. 87th Ave., Merrillville. Registration is at 888-909-3627. A Community Memorial Service to honor and celebrate loved ones lost in the past year will be held at 5 p.m. Oct. 16 in the auditorium on the Southlake campus, 8701 Broadway, Merrillville; and at 5 p.m. Oct. 18 in the Seyl Auditorium on the Northlake campus, 550 Grant St., Gary. RSVP by Oct. 3 to Alesia Terrell at aterrell@methodisthospitals.org or 219-886-4522.
Fall Career Expo at PNW’s Hammond campus
Job-seeking local residents are invited to attend the Purdue University Northwest Fall Career Expo from 1-2 p.m. Friday at the university’s Fitness and Recreation Center, 2320 173rd St., Hammond. The event is free to the public and provides opportunities to connect with more than 70 employer representatives for jobs and internships. Participants are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their resumes and dress for success. Registration and a list of participating companies are at www.pnw.edu/career-center/careerexposeeker/.
Portage to present Trunk-or-Treat
The City of Portage will host their annual Trunk-or-Treat event from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 27 at Founders Square Park, 6300 Founders Square, Portage. Applications are available at City Hall, 6070 Central Ave., or at alakie@portage-in.com for any business or organization interested in participating. More information is at 219-762-5425.
Historical society membership meeting
There will be a membership meeting of the Merrillville Ross-Township Historical Society at 1 p.m. Sunday at the history museum, 13 W. 73rd Ave., Merrillville. Topics of discussion will be a review of activities from 2017, plans for improvement and new displays for 2018. A short video on the U.S. involvement in World War I will be shown. The museum is open to the public from 1-4 p.m. Sundays through October. Admission is free, and new members are welcome. More information is with Roy Foreman at 219-942-8138 or www.merrillvillehistory.org.
— Staff report
