
Clubs
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.
DuPage Amateur Radio Club Field day, 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28, 22W221 71st St., Woodridge. www.w9dup.org.
Glen Ellyn Runners Fun run for all abilities, 8 a.m. Sundays, Prairie Path Park, between Park Boulevard and Forest Avenue, south of the railroad tracks, Glen Ellyn. (630) 289-8634, www.glenellynrunners.org.
Leisure Riders Bicycling group, 8:35 a.m. Sundays, various locations in Kane and DuPage counties. (630) 587-6468, leisureriders@hotmail.com.
Elmhurst Business Builders 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays, The Elmhurst Restaurant, 441 W. Lake St. Contact Mark Entwistle, (630) 707-3646.
Greater DuPage Leads Club 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Glen Prairie Restaurant, 1250 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn. Public welcome. “Building your business through networking sales and leads.” Call Carrie Howe, (630) 640-0985.
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.
Laughing Club 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Beacon Hill Retirement Community, 2400 S. Finley Road, Lombard. (630) 691-4007.
Bingo 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Tioga VFW Post 2149, 510 Georgetown Square, Wood Dale. (630) 766-0334.
Carol Stream Rotary Club 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Carol Stream Holiday Inn, 150 S. Gary Ave. Call Jane Hodgkinson, (630) 681-0962.
Central DuPage Kiwanis Club Noon Wednesdays, Barone’s Restaurant, 475 Pennsylvania Ave., Glen Ellyn. Call Marj Cole, (630) 469-3668, Phil Hartweg, (630) 469-8166.
Wheaton Rotary Club 12:10 p.m. Wednesdays, Arrowhead Golf Club, 26W151 Butterfield Road, Wheaton. Call Cheryl Cross, (630) 588-1987.
Windy City Harmonica Club 7 p.m. Wednesdays, First Congregational Church, 235 S. Kenilworth Ave., Elmhurst. Call Dirk Zaagman, (630) 833-2333.
Glen Ellyn Kiwanis Club Dinner, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Danby’s Station Cafe, 750 E. Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn. Call Doug Ward, (630) 790-1342, or Bob Carlson, (630) 469-9091.
Glendale Heights Woman’s Club 7:30 p.m. every first Wednesday, Glendale Lakes Golf Club, 1550 President St., Glendale Heights. (630) 653-5664, www.GHJWC.org.
Rotary Club of Glen Ellyn Noon, Thursdays. For location and current meeting information, call Paul Keenon, president, (630) 665-5668, www.glenellynrotary.org.
Children’s story time 11 a.m. Thursdays, Borders Books and Music, 101 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton. (630) 871-9595.
Pub backgammon club 6:45 p.m. Thursdays, Playoff Sports Bar and Grill, 720 E. North Ave., Carol Stream. Ages 21 and older. $10 entry fee. (630) 404-9375.
DuPage Professional Women’s Network 11:15 a.m. every first and third Thursday, La Estancia, 237 Lake St., Bloomingdale, and Ki’s Steakhouse, 705 North Ave., Glendale Heights. Non-competitive business networking. Call Michelle Ingram, (630) 336-5039, or Kathleen Longueil, (847) 882-8181.
West Suburban Tango Club Every first, third and fifth Friday, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. $15 for lessons, practicia and dance, $10 for practicia and dance. Contact Betty, jocave3@hotmail.com.
630 Singles 8:30 p.m. every first Friday, Arrowhead Golf Club, 26W151 Butterfield Road, Wheaton. (630) 585-4127, www.630singles.org.
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.
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.
Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 393 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. (630) 220-6200.
Eating disorder support group National Association for Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders of Glen Ellyn, 6 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.
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) 909-6154.
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.
Overeaters Anonymous 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 515 S. Wheaton Ave., Wheaton. Call Kim, (630) 858-6295.
Al-Ateen Support group, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Central DuPage Hospital, Behavioral Health Services, 27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.
Families Anonymous Support group, 8 p.m. Thursdays, Central DuPage Hospital, Behavioral Health Services, 27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.
Eating disorder support group 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Roosevelt Glen Corporate Center, 751 Roosevelt Road, Building 7, Suite 115, Glen Ellyn. (630) 800-5913.
Chronic pain group 3:30 to 5 p.m. every first Thursday, Marianjoy Oakbrook Terrace facility, 17W682 Butterfield Road. Call Dr. Angelique Strand, (630) 268-7536.
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.
Al-Anon Fellowship group, 8 p.m. Fridays, Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 1045 Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village. (630) 631-0332.
Celebrate Recovery 7 p.m. Fridays, West Suburban Community Church, 825 N. Van Auken St., Elmhurst. Call Jay, (630) 202-0726, www.recoverychicago.com.
Classes/seminars
Body and brain yoga classes 7 to 8 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Center Stage Dance Studio, 162 E. Lake St., Bloomingdale. Ongoing classes. All ages. For more information, call (630) 292-7060.
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.
Career networking workshops 10 to 11 a.m. Fridays, July 3 and Aug. 4, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.
Productions and entertainment classes Singing, acting, modeling and dancing classes offered. Participants will have a chance to be tested for commercials and magazines. All ages welcome. Free class offered to let attendees discover their talent. For more information, call (708) 524-2752 or e-mail isouz@aol.com.
Cake decorating school Wilton School of Cake Decorating, 7511 Lemont Road, Darien, offers 50 courses throughout the year. Fees range from $75 to $950. (630) 985-6077, www.school.wilton.com.
Fundraisers
Benefit garden walk Tri-Village Garden Club, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 18. Tickets available at Bartlett Farmers Market, 2 to 6 p.m. Fridays, Town Center, Railroad and Main streets, or American Chartered Bank, 388 Main St., Bartlett. $10 in advance, $12 day of the walk. (630) 372-6442, (630) 289-4253, www.trivillagegardenclub.org.
Community interest
Blood drive Heartland Blood Centers, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 27, Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1244 W. Army Trail Road, Carol Stream. (630) 830-4833.
Reunions
Bowen High School 40th reunion Class of 1969, 6 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2009, Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, 350 N. Orleans St., Chicago. $110 per person, $195 per couple may be purchased by sending a check to Phyllis Volk, 250 E. Pearson St., Unit 906, Chicago, IL 60611, payable to Phyllis Volk and indicate Bowen Reunion in the memo section. For more information and “lost classmates” addresses, visit www.freewebs.com/bowen1969reunion, or call Brett Weiss at (630) 248-5405.
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.
Morton West High School 20th reunion Class of 1989. Saturday, October 10, Marriott Oak Brook, 1401 W. 22nd St. www.mortonwest89.com.
Downers Grove South Class of 1989 Friday to Sunday, Sept. 18 to 20. For details of events, visit www.downerssouth1989.myevent.com.
Downers Grove multi-class reunion Downers Grove Community High School, classes of 1963 and earlier, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25 and 26, Hickory Ridge Marriott Hotel, 1195 Summerhill Drive, Lisle. Contact Mickey Gerg Haws, (630) 968-3518, mixtr@webtv.net, or George Vorel, (630) 964-3151, geokayv@aol.com.
Downers Grove South Class of 1984 Saturday, Sept. 26. For more information, contact dgs84@comcast.net.
Downers Grove North Class of 1974 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, Roundheads Pizza Pub, 2001 63rd St., Downers Grove. $15. Contact Jean Kovac Jones, (630) 971-0641, jmjones@aprsales.com.
Lyons Township High School 50th Reunion Class of 1959, Oct. 9 to 11. Searching for lost members. Mail to Barbara Hamilton, 10 Kyle Court, Willowbrook, IL, 60527, or judylths59@comcast.net.
Fenton High School 40-Year Reunion Looking for classmates from class of 1969. Set for Labor Day weekend, Friday to Sunday, Sept. 4 to 6. www.fenton69reunion.myevent.com.
St. Domitilla all-school reunion 3 p.m. mass, 6 p.m. dinner Saturday, Oct. 17, St. Domitilla School, 4940 Washington St., Hillside. $20. (708) 449-8430 Ext. 10, www.stdomitilla.org.
Religion
Son Rock Kids Camp Vacation bible school, 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday to Friday, Aug. 3 to 7, St. Paul Evangelical United Church of Christ, 118 First St., Bloomingdale. (630) 980-9196, www.stpaulbloomingdale.org.
Special events
Wayne Garden Walk Wayne Countryside Garden Club, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27, starting at 33W262 Ashley Lane, Wayne. $12 in advance, $15 the day of the event. (630) 497-0186, wcgcinfo@gmail.com.
DuPage County Fair volunteers Ages 16 and older, Wednesday to Sunday, July 22 to 26. (630) 668-6636, www.dupagecountyfair.org.
Library
World of Reptiles show Ages 4 and older, 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 26, Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Drive. Tickets available at Youth Services Desk. (630) 344-6127, www.cslibrary.org.
Book discussion “Babbitt” by Sinclair Lewis, 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 26, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.
Farmers Market storytime 3 p.m. Fridays in June, July, August and Sept. 4 and 11, Farmers Market across from the Bartlett Village Hall, 228 S. Main St. Sponsored by Bartlett Public Library. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.
Traveling reptile show 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.
Chess club Grades 2 to 12, 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Tournament in August. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.
Youth chess club Ages 7 to 17, 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays through July 20, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. (630) 529-1641 Ext. 351.
Weekly craft projects 10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, through July 20, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. (630) 529-1641 Ext. 351.
Babies and tots storytime 10 a.m. Mondays through to July 27, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.
“Read2gether” Summer program for rising second and third graders, 2 to 3 p.m or 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday or 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through July 7 and July 13 to Aug. 4, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. Chose one day and time per session. Crafts, reader’s theater performances, gaming. (630) 529-1641 Ext. 351, www.roselle.lib.il.us.
Pajama storytime “I’m Wild for Books,” 7 p.m. Tuesdays, June 30 and July 14 and 28, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.
Free movie nights Tuesdays through Aug. 11, Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Drive. (630) 344-6127, www.cslibrary.org.
Toddler tales Ages 20 to 35 months, 10 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through July 21, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. Register at (630) 529-1641 Ext. 351, www.roselle.lib.il.us.
Tots and tykes storytimes Ages 6 to 19 months, 11:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays through July 21, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. Register at (630) 529-1641 Ext. 351, www.roselle.lib.il.us.
Family drop-in storytime 7 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through July 21, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. (630) 529-1641 Ext. 351, www.roselle.lib.il.us.
Therapy dog reading Grades 1 to 7, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through July 8, Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Drive. Must register in person at Youth Services Desk. (630) 344-6127, www.cslibrary.org.
Weekly chess club 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays through July 22, Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Drive. (630) 344-6127, www.cslibrary.org.
“I’m Wild for Stories” Ages 3 and older, 10 a.m. Wednesdays through July 29, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.
Preschool storytime Ages 3 to 5, 10 to 10:30 a.m. or 1 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays through July 22, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. Register at (630) 529-1641 Ext. 351, www.roselle.lib.il.us.
Morning drop-in storytime 10 to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays through July 23, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. (630) 529-1641 Ext. 351, www.roselle.lib.il.us.
Games at the library Grades 7 to 12, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays in July, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.
Drop-in crafts 10 to 11 a.m. Thursdays through July 30, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.
Drop-in Craft Night for UFOs UnFinished Objects, 7 p.m. Thursdays, July 2 and Aug. 6, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.
Stories/chalk art Kindergarten to sixth grade, 2 p.m. Thursday, July 2, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. Register at (630) 529-1641 Ext. 351, www.roselle.lib.il.us.
Wild About Games Grades 2 to 6, 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, July 10, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.
Genealogy drop-in group 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, July 15 and Aug. 12, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. www.bartlett.lib.il.us.
Puppets and Readers’ Theater 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 18, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.
Family fun stories and craft 11 a.m. Saturday, July 25, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.
Summer reading program “Read on the Wild Side,” Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Drive. Register at (630) 344-6127, www.cslibrary.org.
"Read on the Wild Side!" Summer reading programs for all ages, through Saturday, Aug. 1, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.
Family summer reading program “Reading Road Trip,” Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. (630) 529-1641, www.roselle.lib.il.us.
Miscellaneous
Happy hour party With vintage music by Tiffany Ellen and Loretta Simonsen, 3 p.m. Friday, June 26, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Free. Register at (630) 213-0100.
Fall soccer registration Coed kindergarten to second grade and boys and girls third to eighth grade, by 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27, Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road. $66 residents, $81 nonresidents. (630) 540-4843.
Fall sports registration Carol Stream Park District, baseball/softball registration by Monday, June 29; soccer by Monday, July 6; basketball by Wednesday, July 15. www.csparks.org.
Youth golf tournament Bartlett Park District, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, Apple Orchard Golf Course, 692 W. Stearns Road, Bartlett. $20 residents, $25 nonresidents. Register at (630) 540-4800, www.bartlettparks.org.
Critter Camp Ages 6 to 8, July 13 to 17; ages 9 to 12, July 20 to 24, Anderson Animal Shelter, 100 S. LaFox St., South Elgin. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. $170. (847) 697-2880 Ext. 51, www.andersonanimalshelter.org.
Teen Nature Discovery Camp Ages 13 to 16, Monday to Friday, Aug. 3 to 7, Bartlett Park District. $170. (630) 540-4800, www.bartlettparks.org.


