Arts and Entertainment

Music

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

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.

Opera auditions Elgin Opera holding auditions for chorus members for “A Taste of Italy,” to be performed on Jan. 31. Auditions will be held on Oct. 30 and Nov. 1 at Harold D. Rider Center, 261 Dundee Ave., Elgin. Singers should prepare an aria or Neapolitan song which must be performed in Italian. For appointment, call (847) 214-8340 by Oct. 29.

Chorus seeks new members The Choral-Aires, an award-winning Sweet Adelines Chorus, invites local women who like to sing, to attend a series of guest nights to prepare for the group’s Dec. 13 Christmas show, “Let There be Peace on Earth,” presented with the Brotherhood of Harmony Chorus. Guest nights are held from 7 to 10 p.m. each Monday, through Dec. 8, at Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, 367 Spring Road. On Monday, Oct. 27, members will wear pink and donate to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s Passionately Pink for the Cure. Community members are invited to join the chorus during its practice. For information, call Jane Toftey at (630) 665-8387, www.choral-aires.org.

Theater

“Willy Wonka Jr.” Children’s Theatre of Elgin, Oct. 24 to 26, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. $10 adults, $8 seniors and students. For tickets, call (847) 931-5900.

Actors audition Entertainment company now auditioning energetic, reliable young adults to appear at events now the throughout the holiday season. Must be able to pick up dance steps quickly and learn to operate life-size people puppets. Must be average in size, age 18 and up, and have a car. Salary; expenses reimbursed. For more information, call Sarah, (630) 325-3320, www.thosefunnylittlepeople.com.

Library

Route 66 program 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. Highway historian Dave Clark will conduct a presentation on Route 66 in pictures and music. Register at (630) 529-1641, Ext. 211, www.roselle.lib.il.us.

Drop-in Halloween craft 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. Grades preschool to sixth. Make a spooky Halloween decoration. No registration required. (630) 529-1641, www.roselle.lib.il.us.

Children’s book discussion group 4 to 4:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, Itasca Community Library, 500 W. Irving Park Road. Grades 3 to 5. Book is “Who Stole Halloween?” Crafts, games and other activities based on the book. Books available at circulation desk. Register at (630) 773-1699, www.itascailbrary.org.

"Pajama-Rama" 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Evening storytime for families. Children may wear their pajamas and must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.

Globe-trotters program 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday , Oct. 28, Itasca Community Library, 500 W. Irving Park Road. Grades 3 to 5. Celebrate culture, crafts, foods and sports from different countries. Oct. 28 is Thailand. Register at (630) 773-1699, www.itascailbrary.org.

Halloween story time 10 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 29 and 30, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. Ages infant to five. Children may wear costumes. Register at (630) 529-1641, www.roselle.lib.il.us.

“Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’” 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. A one-woman show portraying highlights of the horror classic. Adults and teens. No registration required. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.

Halloween stories 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Itasca Public Library, 500 W. Irving Park Road. Ages 3 to 6. Also trick-or-treating throughout the library to the different departments. Children may wear costumes. Register at (630) 773-1699, www.itascailbrary.org.

Halloween story time 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. No registration required. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.

"Live Homework Help" Available through the Roselle Public Library Web site, www.roselle.lib.il.us, providing on-line tutors for students grades kindergarten through adult. Library cardholders may access "Live Homework Help" from their own home computer by using their library card and PIN from 4 to 10 p.m. Can also access at the library from 4 p.m. until 15 minutes before closing, through library internet stations. For more information about on-line services, call the library at (630) 529-1641.

Miscellaneous

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

Water Walkers Club Bartlett Park District, 9 to 10 a.m. Thursdays, through Dec. 11, Splash Central Pool, 700 S. Bartlett Road. Water exercise program for adults. $35 residents, $50 non-residents. Register at (630) 540-4834.

Children’s dance workshop 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Bartlett High School, 701 W. Schick Road. Grades 1 to 8. Taught by the high school’s varsity and junior varsity dance teams. Attendees will be grouped by grade level and taught an age appropriate dance. Children will have a pizza lunch, followed by a performance of their routines for family and friends. Cost is $30 per attendee and includes a workshop t-shirt. For registration forms, visit www.bhsdance.org.

Reading and booksigning 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Borders Books, 1540 Golf Road, Schaumburg. Author is Lew Freedman, “Chicago Bears: The Complete Illustrated History.” (847) 330-0031.

“Make a Difference Day” cleanup Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 25, East Branch Forest Preserve, Glen Ellyn Road, south of Army Trail Road. Glendale Heights. Volunteers will remove litter from shorelines and trails. Wear boots and bring gloves. Participants under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian; children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call (630) 933-7681.

Photography presentation 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Art Funk will talk about his hobby of photography and share his photographs taken on trips in National Parks in the United States. Register at (630) 213-0100.

“The Seven Metal Vibration Instruments of Tibet and Nepal” 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Rita Lopienski will discuss how these instruments are used for meditation in ancient times. Register at (630) 213-0100.

“Monster Mash” Halloween party 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. The Bartlett High School Choral Board will present games, dancing, treats and costumes. Register at (630) 213-0100.

Clubs

West Suburban Lapidary Club 8 p.m. every fourth Friday, The Abbey, 740 W. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Membership $17 per year per family. (708) 442-5452.

Wee C Miniature Club Doll house furniture and figures, 7 p.m. every fourth Friday, Salvation Army, 1S415 Summit Ave., Villa Park. Contact Betty Walter, (630) 530-9841, or Karen Priester, (630) 893-7732.

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.

Young Readers Book Club For ages 9 to 14, 11 a.m. every fourth Saturday, Borders Books and Music, 101 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton. (630) 871-9595.

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.

Central DuPage Camera Club 7:30 p.m. every second and fourth Monday, Wheaton Park District Community Center, 1777 S. Blanchard St., Wheaton. (630) 469-3926.

Real Estate Investors Association Networking night, 6 to 9 p.m. every fourth Monday, Old Country Buffet, 551 E. Roosevelt Road, Lombard. $9.49. www.careia.org.

Dead-or-Active Poet’s Society Writing workshop, 7:30 p.m. every fourth Monday, Barnes and Noble book store, 351 Town Square, Wheaton. (630) 653-2122.

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

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.

Glen Ellyn Toastmasters 7 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday, Glen Ellyn Village Hall, 535 Duane St. Call Michele Walker, (630) 605-2568, or Bill Jenkins, (630) 930-8161.

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.

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.

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.

Lap band support group 6:30 to 8 p.m. every fourth Monday, Central DuPage Hospital, Conference Room A, 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.

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.

Depression and bipolar support group 7 to 9 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday, Central DuPage Hospital, Behavioral Health Services, 27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield.

National Alliance on Mental Illness Family member support group, 7 to 8:30 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday, NAMI Office, Building B, Suite 925, 2100 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Register at (630) 752-0066 Ext. 210, www.namidupage.org.

Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide 7 to 9 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, St. Daniel the Prophet Parish Center, 101 W. Loop Drive, Wheaton. (800) 240-7011.

Low Vision Support Group 10:30 a.m. every fourth Tuesday, the Meadows of Glen Ellyn, 60 N. Nicoll Ave. Call Maureen Dixon, (630) 446-1527.

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.

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.

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.

Classes/seminars

Family closeness presentation 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, Lake Park High School, West Campus, 500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Roselle. Dr. Robert Brooks will address themes such as resilience, self-esteem, motivation and family relationships. Public invited. Register at (630) 295-5402.

Organize Your Kitchen workshop Carol Stream Park District, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, Recreation Center, 849 Lies Road. Taught by professional organizer, Jamie Martin, of Destination Organization. $30 residents, $45 non-residents. Register at (630) 784-6100, www.csparks.org.

First time homebuyers workshop 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Pioneer Club, 27W130 St. Charles Road, Carol Stream. Information on how to purchase a foreclosure. Local attorney, lender, home inspector and real estate agent discuss how to buy the best home at the lowest cost. Reservations required at (888) 413-9152, Ext. 32.

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.

Microsoft Word 2007 class 8 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Nov. 4, Elgin Community College, Room UBC 127, 1700 Spartan Drive. $99 includes materials. Registration deadline is Oct. 28. Register at (847) 214-7802, www.elgin.edu/corporatetraining.

Excel 2007 class 1 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4, Elgin Community College, Room UBC 127, 1700 Spartan Drive. $99 includes materials. Registration deadline is Oct. 28. Register at (847) 214-7802, www.elgin.edu/corporatetraining.

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.

“Monster Mash” seminar 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, Elite Defense Systems, 215B E. Lake St., Bloomingdale. Class for children about safe trick-or-treating. Children are encouraged to dress in costumes. Free. Pre-registration required at (630) 837-7565.

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.

“Improving Work Habits” class Noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Room UBC 123. Laura Lewis-Barr will discuss ways to improve work habits. $29, includes box lunch. Register by Oct. 31 at (847) 214-7802, www.elginedu/corporatetraining.

Fundraisers

“Grape Expectations” fundraiser Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Fox Valley University and Business Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Wine, chocolates, appetizers, silent auction, cash raffle. $50 per person. $10 cash raffle tickets. For admission or raffle tickets, call (847) 841-7700.

“Howl O’Weiners’ Ball” fundraiser Suburban Chicagoland Dachshund Lovers group, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, Paw Law, 25W775 Lake St., Roselle. Judging for most original, funniest, scariest and best overall human/dachshund team. $4 admission per dachshund and fosters get in for free. To register, contact Patti Triola at patpt1@sbcglobal.net.

Pasta night fundraiser Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11018, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Fire Barn, 218 S. Main St., Bartlett. Face painting and ice cream for children. Raffle tickets available. $8 per person or $18 for a family of three or more. Active duty eat free. For more information, call Rod Harms at (630) 830-9554.

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.

2009 Calendars Four Paws Animal Foundation selling 2009 calendars for $12.50, that depict some of the organization's rescues as well as family pets as a fundraiser to support their adoption/rescue efforts. Order forms for the calendars can be obtained at Banbury Fair and Heartland Animal Hospital in Bartlett; Hanover Park Animal Care Center; and Health Emporium in Streamwood. Order forms can be downloaded from www.fourpawsfoundation.petfinder.com.

“Maid for a Day” raffle The Streamwood Woman’s Club is selling ticket its annual “Maid for a Day” raffle. Winner will win a maid for a day. Tickets will be on sale through October. Drawing with be at the club’s November meeting. Tickets may be purchased from club members of by calling Jen, (630) 289-9537, or Sharon, (630) 837-8605.

Special events

Boy Scouts haunted hike Three Fires Council, Boy Scouts of America, 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and 6:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Camp Big Timber, 37W955 Big Timber Road, Elgin. Guided woodland haunted hike. “Kiddie hike” from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday for younger children. Refreshments available for purchase. $10 general admission, $7 for Boy and Girl Scouts in uniform. $6 admission to “Kiddie hike.”  For more information, visit www.tfchauntedhike.org.

Festival of Trees Oct. 27 opening of the Ecker Center for Mental Health’s eighth annual Festival of Trees at the Gail Borden Library, 270 N. Grove, Elgin. Artificial Christmas trees and wreaths, sponsored and decorated by area businesses, organizations and individuals, will be on display through Nov. 7. Trees and wreaths are available for purchase. For more information, call (847) 695-0484.
 
Ribbon cutting Carol Stream Park District will hold ribbon cutting of the new Slepicka Homestead Park, 1301 Lily Lane, at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27. Public welcome. For more information, call (630) 784-6100.

Flu and pneumonia shots 10 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Oct. 30, Family Pharmacy, 942 Army Trail Road, Carol Stream. ISR Nursing Services will administer the shots. Cost is $25 per injection. Seniors covered by Medicare Part B will receive vaccinations at no charge. For more information, call (630) 213-0800.

Interest groups

Patriot’s Pen essay contest Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary of Bartlett Post 11018 invite students in grades 6 to 8 to participate in the national Patriot’s Pen essay contest, designed to foster patriotism in young people and promote their views on democracy. Winners receive a $1,000 to $10,000 savings bond at the national level. Deadline is Nov. 1. Official rules and entry forms at www.vfw.org, under programs. Essays, along with a completed entry form, may be e-mailed to patriotspen@thehuntershome.net. For more information, call Jan, (630) 830-7841.

Crafters wanted Victory Centre of Bartlett is seeking vendors for its winter bazaar on Nov. 21 and 22, 1101 and 1105 W. Bartlett Road. For more information, call Rita at (630) 213-0100.

National Adopt a Dog Month In October, the Animal Welfare League will be partnering with local animal shelters in Promoting Adopt a Dog Month. Shelters will offer “Furry Friends for Fifty Bucks Program,” which allows the public to adopt any dog that is either five years or older, fifty pounds or over, or already fixed, for $50. For complete list and pictures of adoptable animals and list of participating shelters, visit www.AnimalWelfareLeague.com.