Arts and Entertainment

Music

“The Girl in the Train” Chicago Folks Operetta, Friday to Sunday, Sept. 12 to 14 and 19 to 21, The Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. Includes singers from the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Chicago Symphony Chorus and Grant Park Chorus. $25 adults, $22 seniors. For tickets, call Ticketmaaster at (312) 902-1500, www.ticketmaster.com.

Live music Jazz on Saturdays, open mike Tuesdays, Josephine’s Martini and Wine Bar, 207 S. Villa Ave., Villa Park. (630) 758-0012.

Concert and Celebration Elgin Symphony Orchestra, Saturday, Sept. 20, Hemmens Theatre, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Features Holst’s sonic celestial showpiece, “The Planets,” with NASA visuals projected onto a large screen above the stage and narration provided by Star Trek actor, Leonard Nimoy. Champagne toast begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by concert at 6 p.m. Opening night gala follows concert with food, drink and silent auction. Ticket sales begin Aug. 15. For tickets, call (847) 888-4000, www.ElginSymphony.org.

Live entertainment Karaoke, Mondays; DJ Ron and free salsa lessons, Tuesdays; Pop pianist Mike Brumfield Thursdays, Muldoon’s, 133 Front St., Wheaton. (630) 668-8866.

Weekly entertainment Live bands play Tuesdays through Sundays, 100 South Chop House, 100 S. York Road, Elmhurst. (630) 782-9091.

“WDCB Jazz Thursdays” 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays, Adelle’s, 1060 College Ave., Wheaton.

Music and games Live music, 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; family game nights, 6 p.m. Fridays, La Spiaza Coffee House/Cafe, 114 N. Main St., Wheaton.

Youth strings auditions Fox Valley Youth Strings holding auditions for new ensemble designed to provide the first orchestral experience for young string musicians. Students should be playing at a level equal to Suzuki mid-book 2. Auditions are scheduled by appointment at Aurora Christian School, 2255 Sullivan Road. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Jamie Palmer at (630) 879-8018, www.fvyso.org.

Orchestra auditions Senior Suburban Orchestra seeking musicians for 2008-09 season. Openings in oboe, bassoon, bass clarinet, trumpet, trombone, percussion, violin, viola, cello and double bass. For more information, call Lori Davis at (630) 530-2910.

Youth orchestra auditions West Suburban Youth Orchestra seeking middle and high school musicians for 2008-09 season. Auditions held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 350 E. Madison St., Lombard. $25 audition fee for new members. For more information or to schedule an audition, visit www.wsyo.org.

Orchestra auditions Fox Valley Youth Symphony holding auditions for its 2008/09 season. String, brass, woodwind and percussion musicians needed. Auditions are scheduled by appointment at Aurora Christian School, 2255 Sullivan Road. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Jamie Palmer at (630) 879-8018, www.fvyso.org.

Youth orchestra auditions Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra seeking musicians in grades 4 through college age for 2008-09 season. Auditions available through August at Elgin Community college, 1700 Spartan Drive. $45 audition fee. For more information and application, call (847) 841-7700, www.eyso.org.

Chorus seeks new members The Choral-Aires, an award-winning Sweet Adelines Chorus, seeks new members and invites local women who like to sing, to attend chorus practices from 7 to 10 p.m. Mondays at Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, 367 Spring Road. For information, call Jane Toftey at (630) 665-8387.

Singers needed The Combined Church Choir of Itasca is seeking singers to help put on its annual charity fundraiser Christmas performance, with orchestra, on Dec. 6. Both men and women singers needed. First rehearsal is 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at First Presbyterian Church of Itasca, 207 E. Center St. Interested singers call Dan D’Andrea at (630) 322-9187.

Library

Toddler Tales storytime Fall session six-week storytime will meet from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 14, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. Ages 20 to 35 months with adult. Register at (630) 529-1641, Ext. 351, www.roselle.lib.il.us.

Evening book discussion 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. Book is “The Tim Traveler’s Wife.” For more information, call the Reference Desk at (630) 529-1641, Ext. 211.

“Taste of Chocolate” program 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, Glenside Public Library District, 25 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. Kim or Kim’s Confections will discuss the history and types of chocolate. Samples for tasting. Free. Walk-ins welcome. Register at (630) 260-1550.

Social Security program 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, Glenside Public Library District, 25 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. Colleen Cullen from the Social Security Administration will discuss programs including retirement, survivors, disability, Supplemental Security Income and prescription drug subsidy. Free. Walk-ins welcome. Register at (630) 260-1550.

Baby Time program Fall session storytime will meet from 10 to 10:30 a.m. or 6:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, through Sept. 17, Glenside Public Library District, 25 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. Ages 9 to 23 months with adult. Register at (630) 260-1550.

Preschool storytime Fall session six-week storytime will meet from 10 to 10:30 a.m. or 1 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through Oct. 15, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. Ages 3 to 5. Register at (630) 529-1641, Ext. 351, www.roselle.lib.il.us.

Miscellaneous

Indian dance performance 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, Bartlett Victory Centre, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. The group, Indian Stars, will perform. Register at (630) 213-0100.

Mexican Independence Day program 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, Bartlett Victory Centre, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Students from South Elgin High School Spanish club will lead a presentation including a basic Spanish language lesson, history and games. Register at (630) 213-0100.

Music concert 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, Bartlett Victory Centre, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Guitar/vocal duo, “Me and Mr. Rome,” will perform music of the 50’s, 60’s and old rock ‘n roll. Register at (630) 213-0100.

Children’s story time 11 a.m. Thursdays, Borders Books and Music, 101 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton. (630) 871-9595.

Laughter Yoga Club 10:15 a.m. Fridays, Sept. 12, 19 and 26, Bartlett Victory Centre, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Community Life Manager Rita Lopienski will host a new weekly Laughter Yoga Club. Includes exercises that release stress and increase happiness. Register at (630) 213-0100.

Piano and guitar lessons Roselle Park District announces new music program which offers both private and group instruction for piano and guitar. All ages and skill levels welcome. Group lessons are $30 for 50 minutes; private lessons are $25 for 30 minutes. For dates and times, call the park district at (630) 894-4200.

Clubs

Elmhurst Running Club Seasonal training runs, 6 a.m. Saturdays, and speedwork, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June to October, Prairie Path gazebo, Spring Road, Elmhurst. (630) 941-0926, www.elmhurst-runners.com.

Knights in the Morning Chess group, 10 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, Theosophical Society, Olcott Library, 1926 N. Main St., Wheaton. All levels welcome. Call (630) 668-1571, Ext. 304.

North Suburban Carvers 6 to 9 p.m. every first and third Monday, Bensenville Park District Center, 1000 W. Wood St. Call John Susin, (630) 629-0044.

F-Stop Camera Club 7 p.m. every first and third Monday, Oak Brook Family Recreation Center, arts and crafts room, 1454 Forest Gate. Call Ron at (630) 833-8396, or Les at (630) 833-7371.

Wheaton Toastmasters 7 p.m. every first and third Monday, St. Matthew United Church, 1420 S. Gables Blvd., Wheaton. Call Kristen Gehrig, (630) 981-1833, or Dan Storrer, (630) 653-5678.

Carol Stream Rotary Club 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Alberto’s in the Holiday Inn, 150 S. Gary Ave., Carol Stream. www.carolstreamrotary.com.

Glen Ellyn Lions Club Social, 6:30 p.m., dinner, 7 p.m. every first and third Tuesday, Barone's Restaurant, 475 Pennsylvania Ave., Glen Ellyn. RSVP to (630) 455-8350. www.glenellynlions.org.

Child Care Association For Wheaton/Glen Ellyn, 7 p.m. every third Tuesday, Glen Ellyn Library, 400 Duane St. Free referral, (630) 668-1123. Call Nancy Kaszyca, (630) 653-8792, www.gecca.com.

Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 144, 7 p.m. every third Tuesday, Wheaton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2164, 0N731 Papworth St. New members welcome. Call (630) 668-8756.

Embroiderers’ of America Illinois Fox Valley Guild, 9:30 a.m. every third Tuesday, National City Bank’s Community Room, Roosevelt and Naperville roads, Wheaton. Call Dorothy, (630) 462-9535.

Oak Brook Speakers Toastmasters 5:30 to 6:35 p.m. Tuesdays, FOCUS, 430 W. 22nd St., Lombard. Call Bob, (312) 401-8614. Oakbrookspeakers@cs.com.

Wheaton Leads Club 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays, International House of Pancakes at Butterfield and Naperville roads, Wheaton. Contact Rich Dykhuis, (630) 231-4141, rdykhuis@spiral94.com.

Laughing Club 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Beacon Hill Retirement Community, 2400 S. Finley Road, Lombard. (630) 691-4007.

Wheaton Lions Club Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Masonic Building, 120 W. Wesley St., Wheaton. Call Jim Ellingson, membership chairman, (630) 665-9471, www.wheatonlions.org.

DuPage Rivers Fly Tyers 7 p.m. Tuesdays, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. www.dupageriversflytyers.org.

Bingo 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Tioga VFW Post 2149, 510 Georgetown Square, Wood Dale. (630) 766-0334.

Central DuPage Kiwanis Club Noon Wednesdays, Barone’s Restaurant, 475 Pennsylvania Ave., Glen Ellyn. Call Marj Cole, (630) 469-3668 or Phil Hartweg, (630) 469-8166.

Wheaton Rotary Club 12:10 p.m. Wednesdays, Emilio’s, 226 W. Front St., Wheaton. Call Cheryl Cross, (630) 588-1987.

Bartlett International Chorus 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Contact Rita, (630) 213-0100, rlopienski@pathwayseniorliving.com.

Rotary Club of Glen Ellyn 12:10 p.m. Thursdays, Glen Oaks Country Club, 21W451 Hill Ave., Glen Ellyn. Call Craig R. Pryde, (630) 469-0999.

Alpha Gamma Delta DuPage Area Alumnae Club, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at home of member Julie Olsen, Clarendon Hills. All area alumnae are invited. For more information, call Julie at (630) 373-3727, www.dupagealphagammadelta.com.

Spacing Out Science-fiction and fantasy book discussion group, 8 p.m. every third Thursday, Barnes and Noble, 351 Town Square, Wheaton. (630) 653-2122, www.barnesandnoble.com.

Support groups

Eating disorder group Applying New Attitudes and Directions 10 a.m. Saturdays, Suite 8, 1616 E. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton. (630) 346-9266.

Gam-Anon Gambling addiction support group, 8 p.m. Saturdays, Dieke Room at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, 200 Berteau Ave. (708) 802-0105, www.gam-anon.org.

Narcotics Anonymous Support group, 6:30 p.m. every Saturday; and 7 p.m. every Monday, Central DuPage Hospital, Behavioral Health Services, 27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Sexaholics Anonymous Support group, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Central DuPage Hospital, Behavioral Health Services, 27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Cocaine Anonymous Support group, 8:30 p.m. Sundays, Central DuPage Hospital, Behavioral Health Services, 27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Low Vision support group 2 to 3:30 p.m. every second Sunday, Central DuPage Hospital, conference room 1 and 2, 25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield.

Overeaters Anonymous 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays, St. Thomas United Methodist Church, 2S511 Route 53, Glen Ellyn. Call Margaret, (630) 719-1625.

Emotions Anonymous 10 a.m. Mondays, St. Barnabas Church, 22W415 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn. (708) 383-0200.

Caregivers support group 6:30 to 8 p.m. every first and third Monday, Metropolitan Family Services DuPage, 222 E. Willow Ave., Wheaton. Call Mimi Williams, (630) 833-1353.

Gastric Bypass support group 6:30 to 8 p.m. every third Monday, Central DuPage Hospital, Conference Room A, 25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Mended Hearts support group 7:30 to 9 p.m. every third Monday, Central DuPage Hospital, Conference Room 1, 2 and 3, 25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Gam-Anon 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Church of the Incarnation, 261 W. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale. (708) 802-0105, www.gam-anon.org.

Parkinson’s Disease support group 10 a.m. every third Tuesday, The Meadows of Glen Ellyn, 60 N. Nicoll Way, Glen Ellyn. Call support group facilitator Maureen Dixon, (630) 446-1527.

Al-Anon Support group, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Central DuPage Hospital, Behavioral Health Services, 27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

National Association for Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders of Glen Ellyn Eating disorder support group, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 751 Roosevelt Road, Building 7, Suite 115, Glen Ellyn. Bilingual services offered. For more information, call Dana Castellano, (312) 882-0494, www.anad.org.

Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 393 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. (630) 220-6200.

Brain injury support group For teens and young adults, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton. Call Amy Grant, (630) 9909-6154.

Postpartum depression support group 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Central DuPage Hospital, Conference Room B, 25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Employment support group 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday, St. James the Apostle Church, 480 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn. www.stjosephministry.org.

Nutrition support group 6:30 p.m. every third Wednesday, Central DuPage Hospital, Conference Room A, 25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Overeaters Anonymous Closed meetings, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 515 S. Wheaton Ave., Wheaton. (708) 346-0000, www.oa.org, www.region5oa.org.

Mental health and substance abuse Support group, 6:30 to 8 p.m. every third Thursday, DuPage County Health Department, Room 269, 111 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. Call Kathy Haywood-Smith, (630) 682-7400.

Adult grief support group “Pathway to Wholeness,” 6:30 to 8 p.m. every first and third Thursday, Alden Valley Ridge, 275 E. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale. Call Rev. Jeffrey Pears, bereavement coordinator, (630) 317-3341.

Families Anonymous Support group, 8 p.m. Thursdays, Central DuPage Hospital, Behavioral Health Services, 27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Al-Ateen Support group, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Central DuPage Hospital, Behavioral Health Services, 27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Al-Anon Fellowship group, 8 p.m. Fridays, Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 1045 Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village. (630) 631-0332.

Chronic disease caregiver support group 10:30 a.m. every third Friday, The Meadows Glen Ellyn, 60 N. Nicoll Way. (630) 466-1527.

Classes/seminars

Auto CAD-Basic class 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 15 to Oct. 1, Elgin Community College, Auto CAD lab, 207-208 ATC Building, 1700 Spartan Drive. $229 includes materials. Register by Sept. 8 at (847) 214-7802, www.elgin.edu/corporatetraining.

Taoist Tai Chi classes Beginner classes, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Belmont Village community room, 545 Belmont Lane, Carol Stream. Ongoing enrollment. Free introductory lessons and demonstrations. www.taoist.org.

Women’s classes “Women Who Wonder Why,” 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services office, 27W031 North Ave., West Chicago. Discussion of concerns and issues important to women. $25 per session. Pre-class consultation, $13. Register at (630) 231-7166.

Foreclosure/short sale home buyer seminar 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, The Pioneer Club, 27W130 St. Charles Road, Carol Stream. Local attorney, lender and realtor will show how to buy the best home at the lowest cost. Reservations required at (888) 413-9152, Ext. 32.

NAMI Basics class National Alliance on Mental Illness, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, NAMI DuPage office, 2100 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Course for parents and caregivers. Free. Register at (630) 752-0066, Ext. 210.

Teen anger class 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services office, 27W031 North Ave., West Chicago. Ten sessions, $25 per session. Register at (630) 231-7166.

Legal Aspects of Management class 8 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Sept. 18, Elgin Community College, Room UBC 123, 1700 Spartan Drive. $99 includes materials and continental breakfast. Register by Sept. 11 at (847) 214-7802, www.elgin.edu/corporatetraining.

Fundraisers

“Passion With Compassion” fundraiser Artist signing, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12; and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, Black Tie Affair Day Spa and Salon, 215 S. Main St., Bartlett. Charitable event honoring Trish Simon, Hanover Township Community Health Nurse and cancer victim. Local artist, Gina Freehill, will display her product lines, The Peace by Piece, Language of Love and Tender Embrace. $10 signing donation will go toward “Team Trish” and the development of a foundation that will support others in need. For more information, call (630) 830-4040.

Fundraising brunch Kindness Inc., 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, Anvil Club, 309 Meier Road, East Dundee. Doors open at 1 p.m. Brunch, silent auction, 50/50 cash raffle and gift-bag raffle. $60 in advance, $70 at the door. A table for six is $300. Proceeds benefit Kindness Inc., a no-kill animal shelter in Elgin. For tickets or information, call Susan at (847) 697-5543.

Gold outing fundraiser Bartlett Parks Foundation twilight golf outing, Friday, Sept. 19, Apple Orchard Golf Course, 692 Stearns Road, Bartlett. Dinner at 6:45 p.m., followed at 7:30 p.m. with nine holes of golf. $50 per golfer or $185 for a foursome. Golfers need to bring clubs, small flashlight and bug spray. Register at (630) 540-4840.

Entertainment books fundraiser Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services are selling entertainment discount savings books to support its youth programs. $20 per book. To order a copy, call WAYS at (630) 231-7166, or order online at www.entertainment.com/support, and enter account number ED-108912.

Special events

Child car safety seat check 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, Itasca Bank and Trust Co., parking lot, 308 W. Irving Park Road. Expert technicians from the Itasca Police Department will check child car seats to see if the seat is installed correctly, and if not, will install it correctly. For more information, call (630) 773-0350.

Garden party event Arts in Bartlett invites members and friends to a get-acquainted garden party from 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13, at 980 Longstreet, Bartlett. Informal “meet and greet” with free drinks and appetizers. Learn about what is being planned for the local arts council. Reservations required by calling Sue or Bob at (630) 289-8614, or Rita at (630) 213-0100.

Old Mill Fall Fest 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, The Peotone Mill, 427 W. Corning Ave., Peotone. Hosted by the Peotone Historical Society. Entertainment and exhibits on the first and second floors of the mill. Raffles, bake sale, Lamb’s Farm preserves, Kettle Korn, pure maple syrup from Funk’s Grove and gifts. Demonstrations, displays and sales include millwright stone ground products, herbs and soaps, dream catchers, spinning wheel, lacemaking, quilt making, beekeeper with honey, wheel-thrown pottery, clock maker and locally-found Native American artifacts. Children’s attractions include face painting, rope making, cream separation and butter churning. Free. For more information, call Helen Bieronski, (708) 258-6797.

Western DuPage Special Recreation Association inclusion family event 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. “Barnyard Bash” will allow community to meet members of the inclusion team, support staff and network with other families that have children with special needs. Food, games, crafts, entertainment. Registration required at (630) 681-0962, www.wdsra.com.

Gymnastics show 2008 World Tour of Gymnastics Superstars, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Features Shawn Johnson, Paul Hamm, Nastia Liukin and members of Team USA. Tickets are $79.50, $49.50, $39.50 and $29.50. Tickets available at Allstate Arena ticket office or call (312) 559-1212, www.ticketmaster.com.

Interest groups

Main Street Market 8 a.m. to noon, every Saturday through Oct. 11, Prospect and Main streets, Roselle. Community open-air market will include fresh produce, flowers, bakery goods, hand-crafted art and accessories, jewelry, soaps, candles, purses and more. Aug. 23 features a car detailing presentation by Gary Kouba beginning at 10 a.m. For more information contact Amy at (630) 307-0949 or mainstreetroselle@yahoo.com.

Volunteers needed Metropolitan Family Services DuPage Senior In-Home Respite Program, seeking volunteers to spend three hours a week of support and temporary relief to someone caring for an elderly person in their home. Volunteers are trained and matched with a family near their home. Training sessions held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, Wednesday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. 19 at Metropolitan Family Services office, 222 E. Willow Ave., Wheaton. To register for training, call Jody Kanikula at (630) 784-4875.

Harrison High School reunions Classes 1931 to 1963, Sunday, Sept. 21. Call Adeline Glow Fencik, (847) 381-7529, or Bryan Brown, (708) 366-3423.

Morton West High School reunion Classes 1970, ‘71 and ‘72, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Crystal Sky Banquets, 7941 W. 47th St., McCook. $50 per person. R.S.V.P. by Sept. 1. For more information, call Rita Havlicek Bendana, (773) 775-1816, www.classmates.com.

Gurrie Junior High School 25th reunion Class of 1983, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Kenny’s Pub, 917 W. 55th St., Countryside. Looking for classmates. Contact Karen Morfoot (Anderson), kmorfoot@marshallip.com.

Morton High School 60th reunion During September. Plans being made. If interested in attending, call Joann Johnson, (630) 323-8025.

St. Eulalia Elementary School reunion Class of 1971. Plans being made. If interested in attending, call Noreen Collins Kuenster, (708) 442-2628.

Kelly High School 50th reunion Class of 1958, Saturday, Sept. 20, Drury Lane Ballroom, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Call John Cagney, (815) 806-0713.

L.J. Hauser Junior High School 20th reunion Class of 1988, 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, Scout Cabin, Fairbanks Road near Indian Gardens, Riverside. Catered pig roast spread and beverages provided. Children welcome. Suggested donation is $50 per adult to defray expenses. R.S.V.P. by Sept. 1. For more information, call Andrew Gardner, (773) 732-8050, andrew.gardner@sbcglobal.net.

Downers Grove South High School 10th reunion Class of 1998, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19 and 20. For more information, www.dgsclassof1998reunion.com.

Glenbard West High School 40th reunion Class of 1968, “Homecoming Weekend,” Sept. 26 and 27, Hyatt Lisle, 1400 Corporetum Drive. For more information, call Nancy Grant Reid at (423) 349-0171, email reidbrookside@yahoo.com, or visit www.glenbardwestclassof68.awardspace.com.

Glenbard West High School 20th reunion Class of 1988, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26 and 27. Casual get-together at 6 p.m. Friday, at The Bank, lower level, 123 W. Front St., Wheaton. No cost, except food. Saturday homecoming game against Addison Trail. Reunion dinner 7 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, at Doubletree/Esplanade, 2111 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. $75 includes buffet and DJ. For more information, contact Alison Brandt at amexali@yahoo.com.

Morton High School 50th reunion Class of 1958, Friday to Sunday, Sept. 26 to 28. For reservations and information, call Mike Willet (815) 758-1700 or Bob Novak (630) 985-6341, www.jsm58.com.

Glenbard West High School 30th reunion Class of 1978, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26 and 27. Golf outing at 10:15 a.m. Friday at Eaglewood Resort; pep rally at 6 p.m. in Biester gym; bonfire at 7:30 p.m. in Duchon football field, followed by casual gathering at Otto’s in Lombard. Pancake breakfast by Glenbard West Boosters from 7 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday; homecoming parade and school tour 10 to 11 a.m.; varsity football game at 1:30 p.m.; reunion part at Lake Ellyn Boathouse from 4 to 10 p.m. For more information or reservations, email BIVY5@Wowway.com.

Lemont High School 10th reunion Class of 1998, Saturday, Sept. 27. For more information, send contact information to lemont1998@gmail.com.

Immaculate Conception 50th reunion Class of 1958, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3 and 4, Wyndham Drake Oakbrook Hotel, 2301 York Road. Looking for “lost” classmates. Call Bill Smith, (630) 833-2939.

Lyons Township High School 55th reunion Class of 1953, Friday, Oct. 3, tour of South Campus in the morning, luncheon at Hinsdale Golf Club, 140 Chicago Ave., Clarendon Hills. For more information, contact Nancy Holmes Sprague.

Lyons Township High School 65th reunion Class of 1943, Friday to Sunday, Oct. 3 to 5, La Grange Country Club. Contact Midge Lott Abrams, (630) 416-7330.

York High School 50th reunion Class of 1958, Friday to Sunday, Oct. 3 to 5, Marriott Oak Brook Hotel, 1401 W. 22nd St., Oak Brook. For more information, visit www.yorkhigh58.com.

Lyons Township High School 10th reunion Class of 1998, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery, One W. Grand Ave., Chicago. Register online with www.reunionteam.com. For information, contact Mike McNeily at mike.mcneily@edwardjones.com.

Lyons Township High School 30th reunion Class of 1978, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10 and 11. 7 p.m. Friday, informal gathering at Via Bella Restaurant, 75 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. 7 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Park Place of Countryside, 6240 Joliet Road. Send addresses to lths1978@live.com, www.lths.net and click on Alumni Association.

Lyons Township High School 42nd reunion Class of 1966, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Harry’s Sports Bar and Grille, 9901 W. 55th St., Countryside. For more information, call Ellen Houck Busch at (708) 354-5847.

Lyons Township High School 25th reunion Class of 1983, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10 and 11. 7:30 p.m. Friday, La Grange Country Club, 620 S. Brainard Ave. Mixer, cash bar and appetizers. $30 per person. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Flagg Creek Golf Course Clubhouse, 6939 S. Wolf Road, Countryside. Cash bar and light dinner buffet. Casual attire. $20 per person. For more information, visit www.lths.net.

Lyons Township High School 40th reunion Class of 1969, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10 and 11. Mixer on Friday and party on Saturday. For more information and contacts, call (815) 459-7068 or email jillk@mc.net.

Lyons Township High School 60th reunion Class of 1948, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and 18, La Grange Country Club. Contact Janet Warren Potts, (708) 246-0217.

Wheaton-Warrenville High School 30th reunion Class of 1978, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and 18. Looking for “lost” classmates. For more information call Ellen Bintz Meuch at (630) 235-2150, www.classreport.org.

Morton West High School 20th reunion Class of 1988, 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Harry Caray’s Restaurant, Westin Hotel, 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard. $100 per person, includes dinner buffet, open bar, music, gift, reunion booklet. Tickets required to enter. If interested, call Kathy at (440) 934-4043, or email mailing address to mortonwesths1988@yahoo.com.

Morton West High School 10th reunion Class of 1998, Saturday, Oct. 25, FitzGerald’s Nightclub, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Buffet from 7 to 11 p.m.; DJ from 8 to 11 p.m. $40 per person, pay at the door. Price includes appetizer buffet, three drink tickets per person and free parking. Reservations by Oct. 11 to sltomcat@hotmail.com.

Morton East High School 25th reunion Class of 1973, Saturday, Nov. 1, Holiday Inn, 7800 Kingery Highway, Willowbrook. If interested in attending, call the high school at (708) 222-5700, or visit www.mortoneastclassof73.com.

York High School 30th reunion Class of 1978, Saturday, Nov. 8, Wyndham Drake Hotel, 2301 York Road, Oak Brook. For information, visit www.yorkhs1978.com. Send current contact information and pictures from the 1970s to yorkclassof1978@yahoo.com.

Harper High School 50th reunion Class of January and June 1959. Plans being made for summer of 2009. If interested in attending, call Cliff Gustafson, (815) 372-9937.

Downers Grove North High School 50th reunion Class of 1960. Plans being made for 2010. Send addresses to Rolfe Sick, 8003 Fairmont Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60516.