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Celebrating 90 Years of Local Independent Radio
Serving  Northwest Indiana & Chicago's South Suburbs

Odds & Ends:   Events  •  Announcements  •  & Other Stuff


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New on WJOB — Saturdays 11:00 AM

Head Start PreSchool Round-Up

The openings are limited. Applications will be taken Monday through Firday from 9:00am to Noon, and from 1:30-2:30pm at the Head Start Office, 6111 W. Ridge Road, Gary, IN.
To apply you must bring the documents specified in the flyer below. Download the flyer for more information or contact Ms. Cheryl at 219-989-7823.
headstart_preschool_roundup.pdf
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"Southern Shores Connector" to Run in Whiting

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Whiting will soon have a new shuttle service that will operate every weekend between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The free service will stop at popular locations throughout Whiting. Download the flyer below for schedule and stops.

ssc_connect_shuttle.pdf
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Crossroads Regional Chamber Expo

 Event date: May 29, 2013
The 2013 Expo “Best of the Northwest Expo - Improving Your Health, Business & Home Starts Here”, which will take place on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, from 4 to 7 pm at the Radisson Star Plaza in Merrillville, Indiana. This event is open to the public and admission is free. Attendees at the Expo will also receive an entry for a chance to win an Apple iPad 2. 

Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce 2013 Expo

Event date: May 29
The Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 2013 Expo “Best of the Northwest Expo - Improving Your Health, Business & Home Starts Here”, which will take place on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, from 4 to 7 pm at the Radisson Star Plaza in Merrillville, Indiana. Our Main Event Sponsor this year is Franciscan Alliance. This event is open to the public and admission is free. Attendees at the Expo will also receive an entry for a chance to win an Apple iPad 2.  There are vendor spaces still available for the show.  For more information, please contact the Chamber office at 219.769.8180 or visit www.crossroadschamber.org.

Hammond Optimist Golf Outing Hole Sponsorship

Sponsorship deadline:  July 1, 2013
This year’s outing will be on THURSDAY JULY 18th, 2013 at White Hawk Country Club. We have historically had a very generous prize table.  In order to maintain this tradition, we will need strong support from our hole sponsors. Please consider sponsoring a hole.  Your sign will be placed on a tee box on one of the holes showing your support.  Please complete the information below and fax it to (219) 922-8094.
  • Hole Sponsorship Fee is $ 100.00
  • Hole-In One Sponsorship $250.00
  • Cart Sponsorship Fee is $ 300.00

Mail your sponsorship Check no later than July 8, 2013 to:
John Kopton, c/o Kopton Electric, 215 South Lindberg, Griffith, Indiana 46319
( Please make checks payable to Hammond Optimist Golf Club Committee )

2013_optimist_club_flyer.pdf
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Pets of the Week

from  Lake County Sheriff's Animal Adoption and Control Center
3011 W. 93rd Ave, Crown Point, IN
Phone: 219-769-7016 Website
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Casey (click to enlarge)  

Casey is a young beautiful Calico Cat who came to LCACC as a stray along with her 5 babies.  Since then her babies found forever homes and she is ready for a family to call her own. Casey is spayed, up-to-date on her vaccinations, and is available for adoption at the Lake County Sheriff's Animal Adoption and Control Center.
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Benny (click to enlarge)  

Benny is a sweet loving 8 month old Rott/Shep Mix who came to LCACC as a stray.  He will need adopters who can provide him with plenty of playtime and exercise.  He is great with kids and likes other dogs.  Benny would make the perfect addition to any family!!  He is available for adoption at the Lake County Sheriff's Animal Adoption and Control Center.

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How to Donate Blood: 
Visit on of the locations listed below or to schedule an appointment to donate please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org for more information.
  • Wednesday, May 22, from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Jean Shepherd Community Center in Café A and B, located at 3031 Mahoney Drive in Hammond.
  • Friday, May 31, from 8:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. at State Farm Insurance, located at 10180 Broadway in Crown Point. 
  • The Merrillville Donor Center, located at 791 E. 83rd Ave. in Merrillville, is open every Monday from 12:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. until noon.
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