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GARY

Pre-Valentine Day dance: The Jazzy Ladies and Gents are hosting a pre-Valentine’s Day Dance, from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, at the YWCA, 150 W. 15th Ave. Cost is $7 in advance and $10 at the door. The attire is the color red. Guest are asked to bring donations of winter apparel for children in homeless shelters. For more information, call 887-5947 or 730-6274.

HOBART

Drop-off locations for shelter animals: Donations for animals at the Humane Society of Northwest Indiana are being collected at The Razor’s Edge and The Service Doctor, located in the strip mall at 5150 E. U.S. 30, during regular business hours during the month of February. For more information and the “wish list” for The Humane Society of Northwest Indiana, visit www.millercritters.net or call 938-3339.

CHESTERTON

Healthy living series: Adults interested in learning more about how foods affect our bodies in different ways can attend the Eating Well for Living Healthy series, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Westchester Public Library, Thomas Library, 200 W. Indiana Ave. Registration is not required. Registered dietetic technician Gia DeMartinis will lead the program. Call 926-7696.