The 16th annual Festival of the Lakes is hosting a Golf Scramble on July 19 at Lost Marsh Golf Course, 901 129th St., Hammond. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the shotgun start is at 9 a.m. Those interested can register for a foursome in advance from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday in the business office at the Hammond Civic Center, 5825 S. Sohl Ave. A $400 registration fee is required for each foursome. Each participant will receive a complimentary lunch and gift bag, and prizes will be awarded for first place, second place, closest to the pin and longest drive. Get a hole-in-one on Hole No. 2 and win $20,000. Information is at 219-853-6378, festivalofthelakes.com or gohammond.com.

Shirley Heinze Land Trust is hosting the ninth annual Bringing Nature Home Awards program. The initiative recognizes those who landscape their grounds or yards using plant species that are native to northwestern Indiana. Businesses, institutions, public agencies, landscapers and home gardeners are eligible. Plantings in Lake, Porter, LaPorte and St. Joseph Counties are eligible, with assistance from the St. Joseph County Parks Department for applicants in its area. Full program details and an online application are at www.heinzetrust.org. Arrangements will be made to visit the plantings after the application has been received. Applications are due no later than July 15. Information: 219-242-8558.

School Town of Munster will host a job fair from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 12 at Wilbur Wright Middle School, 8650 Columbia Ave., Munster. District positions available include instructional assistants, substitute teachers, bus drivers, bus aides and custodians. Those interested can apply in advance at www.munster.us. Click on departments, Human Resources and then employment opportunities. Information: Courtney Doughty at 219-836-9111, ext. 1018.

The 16th annual Festival of the Lakes will feature the Kathleen Pucalik Memorial 5K Walk/Run July 20 at The Wolf Lake Aquatic Play Center, 2100 Calumet Ave., Hammond. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the race begins at 8 a.m. Early registration is $20 on or before July 19, race day $25. A free children’s race will begin at 8:15 a.m. Awards will be presented to the top three female and male overall; and first place male and female finisher in each age division. Entry forms are at www.festivalofthelakes.com or at the Hammond Civic Center, 5824 S. Sohl Ave. Entries also are accepted at active.com and runsignup.com. Information: 219-853-6378.

The Hobart Family YMCA will host a Family Fun Night on July 31 at Deep River Waterpark, 9001 E. Lincoln Highway, Merrillville. Guests may enter the park early at 5 p.m. and enjoy the water attractions until 5:45 p.m. and then privately from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person at the Hobart YMCA at 601 W. 40th Place or at www.hobartymca.org. Information: 219-942-2183 or asantos@hobartymca.org.

—Staff report