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Updated: February 17, 2012 2:08PM

HIGHLAND

Chili cookoff: A chili cookoff is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ, 2201 Azalea Drive. Cost is $7 in advance and $8 at the door. Several kinds of chili will be offered for tasting, along with salad, cornbread, crackers, dessert and a beverage. For more information, call 677-8716.

LAKE STATION

Presidential play day: Bellaboo’s has a special Monday opening on Feb. 20 for President’s Day, with regular hours and fees that apply. Bellaboo’s is at Three Rivers County Park, 2800 Colorado St. Call 963-2070.

MERRILLVILLE

Dancing for charity: Lake Area United Way will be the recipient charity for the 2012 “Dancing with the Local Stars” contest planned from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Star Plaza Theatre,
800 E. 81st Ave. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children 17 and younger. For more information, call 923-2302, Ext. 302.

HAMMOND

Library tour: A free tour is being offered at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, of the Hammond Public Library, 564 State St. Meet outside the Community Room on the first floor. For more information, call 931-5100.