In honor of October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, local businesses are supporting Constance Morris House, a Pillars-sponsored program.

Abigail Ann and Eliot Brodsky were married July 11, 2008, in A New Leaf in Chicago. The ceremony was presided over by Judge Michael Jordan. The bride is the daughter of James and Susan Koller of Geneva and Elizabeth and Joseph Peterson of St. Charles. The groom is the son of David and Alla Brodsky of Springfield, Ill.

Joshua Michael Kruk was born Sept. 3, 2008, to Jason and Andrea Kruk of St. Charles at Delnor-Community Hospital in Geneva.

Lorinda Lee Oertel and Steven Alan Anderson have announced their engagement. Lorinda is the daughter of Paul and Mary Ann Oertel of Warrenville. Steven is the son of Terry and Kathy Anderson of Batavia.

Adventist Hinsdale Hospital’s Center for Hearing Restoration and Ear Research presents “mp3 Players and Hearing Loss,” a lecture featuring neuro-otologist Dr. Robert Battista and audiologist Dawn Maniskas, at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Hinsdale Community House, 415 W. Eighth St.

Baby, it’s cold outside — or at least it will be in a few short weeks. With energy costs rising, tackling winterization chores means a bigger payoff when it comes to keeping out the cold.

Brimming with do-it-yourself fixes are the shelves of local hardware stores, where staff members are happy to share their expertise.

Everyone’s favorite VeggieTales characters take to the stage this fall to perform for audiences nationwide during their 50-city, major-market VeggieTales Live! Tour.

They will be performing at 4 and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, in Christ Community Church, 37W100 Bolcum Road, St. Charles.

The Women of St. Patrick Catholic Church will be hosting its annual Bunco for Breast Cancer fundraiser Thursday, Oct. 16.

• Valley Golden Agers is a nonprofit social club for seniors. The meetings are held on first Fridays from February through December at Baker Community Center in St. Charles.

Author Sharon Reed will be available to sign copies of her child development book, “Give Your Child An Advantage,” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Borders, 3539 E. Main St., St. Charles.

Concert pianist Robert Vanderschaaf and Matthew Agnew, principal cellist with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, will provide classical interludes between three courses at Niche restaurant in Geneva, kicking off a series of special events.

The Classic Cars for Classic Seniors benefit, the fourth annual Elderday Center car show, will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, in the Bethany Lutheran Church parking lot behind the Elderday Center, located in its Ministry Center, 8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia.

There will be music, 50/50 raffles, food and refreshments. The registration fee is $15 per car, and is limited to classics, hot rods, customs, antiques, muscle cars and trucks. Admission is free to spectators.