Arts and Entertainment

Music

“WDCB’s Jazz Wednesdays” From 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays at Carlucci, 1801 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. No cover. (630) 512-0990, www.CarlucciRestaurant.com.

Folk music February Sky, 8:15 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, Two-Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. $1. (630) 969-9720, info@twowaystreet.org.

Rock music 5 to 7 p.m. Aiden O’Tool and 9 p.m. Red Wanting Blue, $5, Friday, Aug. 1; celtic rock, 9 p.m. McCabes, Saturday, Aug. 2, Ballydoyle Irish Pub, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. (630) 969-0600.

Acoustic rock music 8 p.m., Jank (brothers John and Frank Alletto), Friday, July 25, Stillwater Restaurant and Wine Bar, 5141 Main St., Downers Grove. (630) 324-4291.

Dave Rudolf performance 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, The Glen Town Center, 2671 Navy Blvd., Glenview. All ages. Free. An interactive, live music performance by Grammy-nominated musician. Reservations required at (847) 724-2025.

Rodgers and Hart concert Wheaton Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, 8 p.m. Aug. 1 and 2, Wheaton Academy, 900 Prince Crossing Road, West Chicago. Four vocal soloists. $24 in advance; $32 at the door. For tickets, call (630) 790-1430, www.ticketweb.com.

Orchestra auditions West Suburban Youth Orchestra seeking middle and high school musicians for the 2008-09 season. Auditions will be held on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15 and 16, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 350 E. Madison St., Lombard. $25 for new prospective members. For more information or to schedule an audition, visit www.wsyo.org.

2008-09 Artists Showcase West series Downers Grove Concert Association, five concerts September through April, $100 adult subscription; $50 student subscription. Order tickets at (630) 963-9093, www.dgconcerts.org. 

Art

“Currents” Hinsdale Center for the Arts faculty art exhibition, through Aug. 2, Katherine Legge Memorial Park, 5903 S. County Line Road, Hinsdale. Free. (630) 887-0203, www.hinsdalearts.org.

Juried art exhibition Through Aug. 23, Alliance of Fine Art, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. Open to ages 18 and up. Theme is “Restoration.” Seeking all styles of 2- and 3-dimensional work in any media that can be hung on the wall. Reception and awards ceremony at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23. For guidelines and entry form, visit www.allianceoffineart.com, or call Nancy D’Agostino, (630) 222-5815.

Hinsdale Artists exhibit Through Oct. 14, Hinsdale Historical Society, History Museum, 15 S. Clay St. Paintings of Hinsdale artists in various styles. Museum and exhibit open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. (630) 789-2600.

“Cross/Purpose” exhibit Daily through Aug. 10, Billy Graham Center Museum, Wheaton College, 500 College Ave. $4 adults, $3 students and seniors, $1 for children. Various ways in which the cross has been displayed in art over the centuries. (630) 752-5909, www.billygrahamcenter.org/museum.

“Babel: A Project of Place” exhibit Alastair Noble, through Aug. 9, College of DuPage, McAninch Arts Center, Gahlberg Gallery, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. (630) 942-2321.

“Pauline Baynes: A Lifetime of Illustrations” exhibit Daily through September, Marion E. Wade Center Museum, 351 E. Lincoln Ave., Wheaton. (630) 752-5908.

Art classes available TLD Design Center and Gallery, 26 E. Quincy St., Westmont. (630) 963-9573, www.tlddesigns.com.

Lodaat Art Gallery Global art and antiquities, 431 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove. (630) 852-7544, www.lodaat.com.

August art classes Children and adults, Gallery’s Choice, 1014 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. Classes include lampworking (glass bead making), Aug. 1; glass wind chimes, Aug. 2; and pinched pottery ceramics, Aug. 5 and 9. To register, call (630) 969-5660.

Theater

“Much Ado About Nothing” First Folio Shakespeare Festival, 8:15 p.m. through Aug. 17, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. Performances are 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. $26 adults, $21 seniors and students. For tickets, call (630) 986-8067, www.firstfolio.org.

“Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?” The Tempo Players, Aug. 1 to 3, Rosary High School theater, 901 N. Edgelawn St., Aurora. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. $13 adults, $11 seniors, students and children. For tickets, call (630) 495-1120, www.tempoplayers.org.

Museum

Graue Mill exhibits “Helping the environment” rotating exhibits, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, Graue Mill and Museum, 3800 York Road, Oak Brook. (630) 920-9720, www.grauemill.org.

Nature events

“Parade of Bugs” exhibit Tuesdays to Saturdays, through Aug. 15, Morton Arboretum, Sterling Morton Library, Interstate 88 and Route 53, Lisle. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. (630) 725-2066, www.mortonarb.org.

Open-air tram tour Daily through October, Morton Arboretum, Interstate 88 and Route 53, Lisle. $6 adults, $5 ages 3 to 17. Call (630) 968-0074 for times, www.mortonarb.org.

Miscellaneous

Summer movie showing 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Doors open 9 a.m. with games and activities. All ages. $1. Movie is “Shrek 3.” www.classiccinemas.com.

Fun runs 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Runners Grove, 5155 Main St., Downers Grove. Free. (630) 493-0800.

Film discussion group CineVerse, Oak Lawn Park District’s free film discussion group, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St. Movie is “Chocolat.” For more information, call Erik, (708) 785-5014.

Reading and booksigning 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, Anderson’s Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. Author is Abby Pecoriello, “Crafty Mama,” hands-on, do-it-yourself book. (630) 963-2665.

Bar trivia Myles Above Productions, Inc., 8 to 10 p.m. Thursdays, The Fox and Hound Restaurant and Bar, 4320 E. New York St., Aurora. Hosted by professional comedic actor Trenton Davis. Comedy show and interactive trivia questions. Prizes awarded. (630) 728-3813.

Friday Night Classic Car Show 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 5, downtown Downers Grove Main Street train station. Free. Entertainment from 7 to 9 p.m. (630) 725-0991, www.downtowndg.org.

Weekly wine tasting Includes live music, 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays, deVine, 29 N. Cass Ave., Westmont. $15. (630) 964-9463.

New release party 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2 and 3, Anderson’s Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. Celebration of release of Stephenie Meyer’s new book, “Breaking Dawn,” book four and the conclusion of her Twilight saga. Refreshments, photos, music, dance, trivia games and raffles. To attend, purchase the new book at Anderson’s and buy an event ticket for $10. (630) 963-2665.

Beginner line dance classes Ages 40 to 95, day and night classes Mondays through Thursdays in Downers Grove, Lombard and Westmont. First class free. $25 for 6 weeks. Contact Susan Shields, (630) 533-5233, stradsusan@hotmail.com.

Scottish country dancing Silk and Thistle, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Fermilab, Kuhn Barn, Pine Street off Kirk Road, Batavia. (630) 584-0825, (630) 840-8194, folkdance@fnal.gov, www.fnal.gov/orgs/folkclub/folkdance.html.

Dancing in Naperville Swing lessons, 7 p.m. Wednesdays; Salsa lessons, 8 p.m. Thursdays, Frankie’s Blue Room, 16 W. Chicago Ave., Naperville. (630) 416-4898.

International folk dancing 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, FermiLab, Kuhn Barn, Pine Street off Kirk Road, Batavia. (630) 584-0825, (630) 840-8194, folkdance@fnal.gov, www.fnal.gov/orgs/folkclub/folkdance.htm.

Free bowling Children age 15 and younger receive one free game of bowling every day through Aug. 31, Tivoli Bowl, 938 Warren Ave., Downers Grove. Punch card to be presented each day. To print coupon for punch card, visit www.tivolibowl.com.

Dance lessons Weekly, Willowbrook Ballroom, 8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. (708) 839-1000, www.willowbrookballroom.com.

Clubs

Lodge Leads Organization Downers Grove Chamber of Commerce executives group, 7:15 a.m. Thursdays, First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Networking begins at 7 a.m. Call Keith Hoffman, (630) 306-5626.

Leads Club of Oak Brook 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at DuPage Club, 1901 S. Meyers Road, Oakbrook Terrace. Call Jeff Wambold, (630) 573-8990, Ext. 304.

Western Lights Chorus 7 p.m. Thursdays at Seventh Day Adventist Church Hall, 201 N. Oak St., Hinsdale. Guests welcome. (773) 631-2466, www.westernlightschorus.com.

Sales Professionals of Illinois Inc. 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Thursdays at Pancake Delight House at 75th Street and Fairview Avenue, Darien. Call Eve Dunn, (630) 852-0580.

Naperville Networkers Business networking, 7:01 a.m. Thursdays, Big Apple Pancake House, 2799 Maple Ave., Lisle. Call Matt Ewald, (630) 678-1700.

Westmont American Legion 7 p.m. every first Friday, Senior Center, 55 E. Richmond St., Westmont. (630) 968-3490.

Hinsdale Rotary Club 12:15 p.m. Fridays at Oaks Hotel and Conference Center, County Line and Frontage roads, Burr Ridge. (630) 654-8045, www.hinsdalerotary.org.

Toastmasters Club No. 7446 Noon to 1 p.m. Mondays, McDonald’s Corp. Headquarters, 2111 McDonald Drive, Oak Brook. Call Alex Pronove, (630) 337-0597.

Rotary Club of Downers Grove 12:15 p.m. Mondays. For meeting location, call Joe Kenny, (630) 334-2858.

Choral-Aires Chorus Female chorus, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Christ Church of Oak Brook, 31st Street and York Road, Oak Brook. (630) 355-9358, www.choral-aires.org.

Darien Garden Club 7 p.m. every first Monday, Darien Park District building, 133 Plainfield Road, Darien. (630) 655-6400.

Hinsdale American Legion 7:30 p.m. every first Monday, Hinsdale Memorial Building, second floor, 19 E. Chicago Ave., Hinsdale. Call George Hogrewe, (630) 323-4589.

Westmont Rotary Club Noon Tuesdays, Cucina Roma, Route 83 and Ogden Avenue, Westmont. Call Irv Kaplan, (630) 971-1299.

Rotary Club of Darien 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Argonne National Laboratory Guest House, Cass Avenue, Darien. (630) 434-5075, www.darienrotaryclub.org.

Downers Grove Lions Club Noon every first and third Tuesday, Emmett’s Ale House, 5200 Main St., Downers Grove. (630) 964-5892.

Woodland Aero Modelers 7:30 p.m. every first and third Tuesday, Downers Grove VFW Century Post, 5101 Belmont Road, Downers Grove. (630) 852-5831, www.woodlandaeromodelers.org.

Hinsdale Toastmasters 7:15 p.m. every first and third Tuesdays, Washington Square, 10 N. Washington St., Hinsdale. Call Hugh Dunbar, (630) 789-2525, Ext. 238.

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.

Chorus of DuPage All-male barbershop chorus, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 815 S. Washington St., Naperville. Call Jerry Broz, (630) 964-3139.

Downers Grove Kiwanis Club 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1125 Franklin St., Downers Grove. On July 30, Tom Richardt and Josie Morrison will speak about affordable housing and home ownership in DuPage County. Call Gloria Caracello, (630) 968-6300.

Walking club Contours Express, 10 a.m. Wednesdays, 70 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove. Free. (630) 810-9777.

Kickstarters Toastmasters Club 6:30 a.m. Wednesdays and 6:30 p.m. every second Saturday, Panera Bread, 1400 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. Call Bill, (630) 248-4099.

American Legion Alexander Bradley Burns Post, 7:30 p.m. every first Wednesday, American Legion Hall, 4000 Saratoga Ave., Downers Grove. Bingo every Tuesday. Call Post Adjutant, (630) 968-9710., www.post80.org.

Support groups

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Two Westmont chapters meet Thursdays, Park Federal Bank, 21 E. Ogden Ave., Westmont. Chapter 1748, 9 a.m. Call Lesa Hips, (630) 887-7725. Chapter 1855, 5:30 p.m. (630) 995-5036.

Overeaters Anonymous Noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays, St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, 3910 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Babysitting available. Call Margaret, (630) 719-1625.

Overeaters Anonymous Newcomer/speaker meeting, 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. Thursdays, St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, 3910 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. (630) 653-8608.

Garden Foundation Domestic violence support group, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Call Michelle Roty, (630) 379-9427.

Depression and Bipolar Alliance Caregivers support group, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Oak Rooms of Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. $2 donation suggested. (630) 415-1480.

Grief and loss support group For adolescents, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Center for Social Skill, Growth and Development, 935 Curtiss St., Suite 1A, Downers Grove. Call Jennifer Shea, (630) 241-2010.

Mental illness support group National Alliance on Mental Illness, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, North Pavillion, Community Education Room, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Free. Call Susan Piasecki, (630) 752-0066.

Reformers Unanimous Addiction program, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays, Marquette Manor Baptist Church, 333 75th St., Downers Grove. Call Joel Dedic, (630) 800-6540.

AA/Alanon Couples communication group, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturdays, St. Andrews Church, 1125 Franklin St., Downers Grove. Call Bruce/Sharon, (630) 852-7142.

Overeaters Anonymous 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 725 75th St., Darien. (630) 972-9074.

Depression & Bipolar Support For adults only, 1 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Oak Rooms near the cafeteria, 39th Street and Highland Avenue, Downers Grove. $2 suggested donation. (630) 415-1480.

PFLAG Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, 2 to 4 p.m. every first Sunday, Unitarian Church of Hinsdale, 17 W. Maple St., Hinsdale. (773) 935-2398, www.pflagchicago.com.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly 6:30 p.m. Mondays, First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. (630) 964-2043.

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.

New Mothers Support Group 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center, 3551 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Free. Register with Advocate’s Health Advisor, (800) 323-8622, ask for class code 4B10.

Alzheimer’s support group 10:30 a.m. every first Tuesday, Oak Brook Healthcare Centre, 2013 Midwest Road, Oak Brook. (630) 495-0220.

Dementia support group Support group for adult caregivers of various dementias, including Alzheimer’s, Vascular, PPA, and Frontal Temporal Lobe Dementia, 7 p.m. every first Tuesday, Gloria Dei Church, 4501 Main St., Downers Grove.  (630) 750-6646.

Postpartum Depression Support 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave. $15. Register with Health Advisor, (800) 323-8622, visit www.advocatehealth.com.

Al-Anon 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Faith United Methodist Church, 432 59th St., Downers Grove. Participants should enter the rear of the church and go to Room B-6.

Al-Anon family groups “Courage to Change,” 1 p.m. Wednesday, Community Presbyterian Church, Room 8, 39 N. Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills.

Prostate cancer support group 7 p.m. every first Wednesday, excluding July, Chicago Prostate Center, 815 Pasquinelli Drive, Westmont. (630) 366-7862.

Families Anonymous support group  Adventist Hinsdale Hospital, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, New Day Center/Outpatient Behavioral Health Services office, 740 Pasquinelli Drive, Suite 104, room C, Westmont. For people adversely affected by a loved one’s addiction to alcohol or drugs. (630) 856-7701.

Classes/seminars

Hallo’s Eve Spooktakular seminar 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, Dream Interiors, 5122 Main St., Downers Grove. Learn the best way to decorate and entertain for Halloween. $20. Register at (630) 810-1389.

New mother’s crawlers group 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center, 3551 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Tips and advice for mothers whose baby has begun crawling. Free. No registration required. (800) 323-8622, www.advocatehealth.com/goodsam.

Home buyer seminar 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, Pioneer Club, 27W130 St. Charles Road, Carol Stream. Local attorney, lender and Realtor will speak on how to buy the best home at the lowest cost. Participants will receive a free home buyer manual. Free. Reservations required at (888) 413-9152, Ext. 32.

Baby basics class 7 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center, 3551 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Information for parents-to-be about baby’s first six weeks of life. Bring doll to use for practice. $40 per couple. Register at (800) 323-8622, www.advocatehealth.com/goodsam.

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

Charity golf outing St. Daniel Knights of Columbus, No. 10575, Friday, Aug. 1, Arrowhead Golf Course, 26W151 Butterfield Road, Wheaton. Registration begins at 8 a.m., tee times start at 9 a.m. $150 includes golfing with cart, lunch, dinner, open bar, trophies and prizes. $50 dinner only. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Illinois. For more information and registration, call Greg Horejs, (630) 878-1082; Tom Vlach, (630) 873-0532; or Bob Hadraba, (630) 774-3931, www.KofC10575.org.

Kings Court Showcase House Home Tour Dream Interiors, July 31 to Aug. 3. Showcase Harden Furniture. Benefits Sharing Connections Furniture Bank. For more information, visit www.KingsCourtShowcaseHomes.com.

Interest groups

Volunteer tutors Literacy DuPage, volunteers needed to tutor residents in reading, writing and speaking English. No teaching experience necessary. Volunteers are trained and guided through the tutoring process through an 18-hour training course and ongoing support. Tutor training series of six sessions held 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 6, 11, 13, 18, 20 and Sept. 3, Westmont Public Library, 428 N. Cass Ave. For more information or to register, call (630) 416-6699, www.literacydupage.org.

Special ticket promotion Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging, offering specially priced tickets to attend a matinee performance of the play, “The Boys from Syracuse,” and Senior Lifestyle Expo, both held Sept. 3 at The Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook. $20 per person, available to groups and individuals. For tickets, call Kim Robey, (630) 293-5990.

Senior Idol talent competition Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging seeking seniors to compete for title of “Senior Idol” at the 13th annual Senior Lifestyle Expo, Sept. 3 and 4, Drury Lane Theatre, Oak Brook. Entries open to seniors age 60 and older by Sept. 4. $10 individual or $20 group (4 maximum) non-refundable entry fee. Deadline for entries is Saturday, Aug. 16. For more information and entry forms, call Connie Kobitter at (630) 293-5990, www.SeniorLifestyleExpo.org.

Hospice volunteers Heartland Hospice, Cook, DuPage and Lake County region. Volunteers needed to visit patients in nursing homes and private residences; provide respite service for family members; work on craft projects; or office help in Hillside office. Ages 18 and over. Required training provided by Heartland Home Health and Hospice staff. To volunteer, call Barbara Seals at (708) 234-2807.

St. Francis de Sales High School 40th reunion Class of 1968, Saturday, Aug. 23, at the high school. Reception, dinner and dancing. Call Victoria Escobar Dain Danielson, (360) 690-6461, www.sfdshs.org.

Tilton Elementary School reunion picnic Classes through 1963, Saturday, Sept. 6. St. Mel’s grads welcome. Contact Pat, (815) 788-0905, tiltonelementary@hotmail.com.

Morton East High School 25th reunion Class of 1983. Plans being made for fall 2008. Send current mail and e-mail addresses to mehs1983@hotmail.com; call Kim, (312) 664-5876; or visit http://geocities.com/mehs1983reunion/.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

York High School 40th reunion Class of 1968, Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, Wyndham Drake Hotel, 2301 York Road, Oak Brook. For information, www.yorkclassof1968.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 10th reunion Class of 1998, Saturday, Oct. 4. For information, contact Mike McNeily at mike.mcneily@edwardjones.com.

Lyons Township 30th reunion Class of 1978, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10 and 11. Send addresses to lths1978@live.com, www.lths.net and click on Alumni Association.

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.

Harrison Technical High School 50th reunion Class of 1958, Saturday, Nov. 8, Crystal Sky Banquets, 7941 W. 47th St., McCook.  Call Steve Satek, (708) 246-1130, or Diane Thomas, (708) 749-7566.

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.

Special events

Farmers’ market Downtown Downers Grove Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 18, Main Street Train Station parking lot. Volunteers needed, call  Sean Nelson, (630) 929-2408.

Religion

Vacation Bible School 9 a.m. to noon, Aug. 4 to 8, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501 Main St., Downers Grove. Theme is “Quest for Truth: Jesus the Way, the Truth and the Life.” Children age 4 to sixth grade. Games, snacks, music, crafts and skits. $10 per child; $25 per family. Register at (630) 968-6231, www.gloriadeichurch.org.