THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM THE PRINTED VERSION.LAKE BRIEFSDo you have a noncommercial news item for the Lake Briefs column? Send your news release, with date, time and all important information about your event to Chris Celek, South Lake editor, Post-Tribune, 112 W. Clark St., Crown Point, Ind. 46307. Questions should be directed to 769-0135 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Lake County Community Action Team of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will hold an informative meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. 81st Ave., Merrillville. The meeting is open to the public.
POLICE REPORT SPRAY PAINTING
Crown Point police reported Monday someone spray painted gang symbols on walls at Taft Junior High, the Thomas Street city park shelter and Scheringa's farm stand on North Grant Street.
OPEN HOUSE AT FITNESS CENTER
The Omni 41 Sports and Fitness Center wil host FIT 94 (Families Involved Together) open house from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at 221 S. U.S. 41, Schererville.
Any one participating in at least 3 activities will receive a free FIT 94 T-shirt. Free hot dogs and Pepsi will be served.
STORY HOURS AT WHITING LIBRARY
The Whiting Public Library Children's Department will hold pre-school story hours on Nov. 22. 'Things that Go!' will be the theme which includes the following stories: 'The Bear's Bicycle,' by Emiliel Warren McLeod and ''How Many Trucks Can a Tow Truck Tow?' by Charlotte Pomerants.
Children 3 to 5 may either attend the 10 to 11 a.m. session or the 1 to 2 p.m. session.
CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR ANIMALS
The Humane Society Calumet Area Inc., 6546 Columbia Ave., Hammond, will sponsor its annual Christmas party for the animals with an arts, crafts and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3.
The public is invited to bring pets to the shelter for a photo with Santa, and each pet will receive a gift.
Those wishing to volunteer their time to assist with the party by donating baked goods or arts and crafts should call the shelter at 931-2507 or 931-2582.
All proceeds will be used to feed and shelter homeless animals.
INVENTERS, ENTREPRENEURS TO MEET
The Inventors and Entrepreneurs Society of Indiana will meet from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday Purdue University Calumet, in the Anderson Building, Room 158, 169th Street and Woodmar Avenue, Hammond.
Bill Payne, who first made his mark in the welding supply and gas manufacturing business, will present 'How to be an Entrepreneur and a Success in Business.' He was a involved with Voice-Tel Enterprises, a developer of the voice-mail message service.
IUN TO VISIT AREA COMMUNITIES
Indiana University Northwest will host a series of informational sessions in several area communities during November.
Interested individuals are invited to come and meet with IUN representatives to find out more about the available educational opportunities for adults, evening off-campus courses, fees, degrees and enrollment procedures.
Local off-campus information nights will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at the following sites:
- Monday , at Lake Central High school, St. John.
- Nov. 22, Hebron High.
- Nov. 29, at Lowell High School.
- Nov. 30, at Michigan City Public Library.
For a free brochure listing all off-campus courses call 980-6804.
COURSE FOR CHILDBEARING COUPLES
The Women's Center at Saint Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers' North Campus will offer a course for childbearing couples planning a vaginal birth after a previous cesarean birth.
The Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) class is from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Cost is $5 per family and more information or registration is available by calling the Women's Center at 933-2100.
FASHION SHOW TO BENEFIT SCOUTS
Hammond Mayor Duane W. Dedelow Jr., Tom McDermott, president of the Northwest Indiana Forum, and Lynwood Mayor Barclay 'Bud' Fleming will be the special models at 'Starlight Brilliance,' the 10th anniversary dinner fashion show benefit presented by Girl Scouts of the Calumet Council.
This event is scheduled for Dec. 1, at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.
Guests may shop on 'Boutique Avenue,' at 5:30 p.m. where businesses will display their wares, and dinner starts at 7 p.m. followed directly by the show.
Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at the Girl Scout Service Center, 8417 Kennedy Ave. Deadline is Nov. 23.
STEEL RETIREES MEET THURSDAY
The Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) Chapter 31-14 will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday at McBride Hall, 1301 Texas St., Gary. Friends are invited.
COUNTY HEALTH BOARD MEETS
The Lake County Board of Health will meet at 6 tonight in the staff meeting room at the Lake County Government Center, 2293 N. Main St., Crown Point.
