Arts and Entertainment

Music

Live vocalist Thursdays in February and Saturday, Feb. 14, Volare of Oakbrook Terrace, 1919 S. Meyers Road. (630) 495-0200.

Brass blowout Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, Elmhurst College, Hammerschmidt Chapel, 190 Prospect Ave. $34 adults, $31 seniors, $7 students. (630) 941-0202, www.elmhurstsymphony.org.

Elmhurst College Jazz Festival Friday to Sunday, Feb. 27 to March 1, Elmhurst College, 190 Prospect Ave. Performances at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11:30 a.m. Sunday. $10 to $27. www.elmhurst.edu/jazzfestival.

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

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

Jim Guter Trio Every Thursday, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Brio Tuscan Grille, 330 Yorktown Center, Lombard. (630) 424-1515.

Guitar performances Rob Lane, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturdays, Pizza Palace, 117 Addison St. (630) 834-5900.

Art

National Art Premiere 2009 Saturday, Feb. 14, to Wednesday, March 18, Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 Cottage Hill Ave. Reception, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20. (630) 279-1009.

Fine art show Lombard Arts Coalition, through Friday, March 27, National University of Health Sciences art gallery, 200 E. Roosevelt Road, Lombard. Reception, 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8. (630) 415-3656, www.dupagearts.com.

“Pleasure Paintings” exhibit Through March 22, Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 Cottage Hill Ave. Chicago artists Phyllis Bramson, Lorraine Peltz and Keer Tanchak are featured. (630) 834-0202, www.emhurstartmuseum.org.

Theater

“All in the Timing” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13 and 14, Elmhurst College, Mill Theatre, 253 Walter St. $7 general admission, $6 students. (630) 617-3005.

“The Wizard of Oz” Elmhurst Children’s Theatre, 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13 to 15, Sandburg Middle School, 345 E. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst. $6 adults, $5 students and seniors. Call Kathy Meyer, (630) 279-6718.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” Christian Youth Theater, through Feb. 14, Timothy Christian School Auditorium, 188 W. Butterfield Road, Elmhurst. 7 p.m. Fridays and 2 and 6 p.m. Saturdays. $12 adults, $8 children, in advance. $14 adults, $10 children, at the door. (847) 516-2298.

“Honeymoon from Hell” GreenMan Theatre Troupe dinner theatre murder mystery, 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 20 to March 1, Angelo’s Ristorante, 247 N. York Road, Elmhurst. $45. (630) 464-2646, www.greenmantheatre.com.

Dinner/murder mystery extravaganza Mad Hatter Productions, 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, St. Philip the Apostle, 1233 Holtz Ave., Addison. $50. Register at (630) 709-4890, (708) 774-2416.

“Miss Saigon” Through March 8, Drury Lane Theater, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 1:30 and 8 p.m. Thursdays; 8:30 p.m. Fridays; 5 and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays; and 2 and 6 p.m. Sundays. $29 to $35. Dinner packages available. (630) 530-0111, www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.

Museum

Wood glider craft Ages 4 to 12, 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave. $1. (630) 833-1457, www.elmhursthistory.org.

Tea time talk Lincoln portrayal, 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave. (630) 833-1457, www.elmhursthistory.org.

“Rocks and Minerals of Illinois” Lecture, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 220 Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. Ages 8 to adult. $5. (630) 833-1616.

Early aviation exhibit “Heroes of the Sky: Adventures in Early Flight,” through March 15, Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave. National traveling exhibit chronicles the early days of flight. (630) 833-1457, www.elmhursthistory.org.

Scottish Jewelry Through May 10, Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 220 Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. Features antique pieces made of silver and gemstones Scottish in design. (630) 833-1616.

Library

Drop-in storytime 10 a.m. Fridays, Bensenville Community Public Library, 200 S. Church Road. All ages. (630) 766-4642.

Baby Time 2:30 p.m. Mondays, through Feb. 23, Wood Dale Public Library, 520 N. Wood Dale Road. Ages 1 and 2 with adult. Includes books, flannel board stories, finger plays and songs. Registration required at (630) 766-6762, www.wooddalelibrary.org.

Book discussion “Manhunt: the 12-day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer” by James L. Swanson, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, Wood Dale Public Library, 520 N. Wood Dale Road. (630) 766-6762.

Stories and More 4 p.m. Tuesdays, through Feb. 24, Wood Dale Public Library, 520 N. Wood Dale Road. Ages 3 to 7. Includes books, flannel board stories, finger plays, puppets, crafts and songs. Registration required at (630) 766-6762, www.wooddalelibrary.org.

Drama Club 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Bensenville Public Library, 200 S. Church Road.  Grades 1 and 2 meet on Tuesdays; grades 3 to 5 on Wednesdays. Learn to use body, mind and voice to create characters of all kinds. Act out stories. Register at (630) 766-4642.

Stories for the Very Young 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, through Feb. 17, Bensenville Community Public Library, 200 S. Church Road. Ages birth to three years. Register at (630) 766-4642.

Stories for Fun 1 p.m. Tuesdays, through Feb. 17, Bensenville Community Public Library, 200 S. Church Road. Ages 3 to 5. Register at (630) 766-4642.

Storytimes 10 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza. Preschool Storytime is for ages 3 to 5; Begin With Books Storytime is for ages birth to 35 months with an adult. Preschool Storytime also at 10 a.m. Thursdays; Begin With Books at 11 a.m. on Thursdays. Register at (630) 543-3617.

“52 Books, 52 Weeks” program Yearlong reading program from Bensenville Community Public Library for 2009. Goal of program is for people to make reading part of their week, every week. To register for the program, visit the Adult Service or Circulation desk at the library, 200 S. Church Road, or register online at www.52books.org. For more information on the program, call Kelly Watson at (630) 766-4642.

Winter reading program Bensenville Community Public Library’s children’s winter reading program is running through Feb.13. Participants keep a journal of their reading. Prizes awarded. For more information, call (630) 766-4642.

Miscellaneous

Bulls game trip 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, leaving from Butterfield Park District Recreation and Aquatic Center, 21W730 Butterfield Road, Lombard. $25 residents, $30 nonresidents. Register by Friday, Feb. 13, at (630) 858-2229.

Sushi singles party 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, RA Sushi, 310 Yorktown Center, Lombard. Ages 21 and older. (630) 627-6800.

Valentine’s Day song Choral-Aires, Saturday, Feb. 14. Songs sung over the phone. $10 one song, $15 two songs. Order at www.choral-aires.org.

Bird walk DuPage Birding Club, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, Cantigny Park, Winfield Road, south of Roosevelt Road, Wheaton. Call Jeff Reiter, (630) 545-1838.

Teddy bear party/open house For prospective preschool and kindergarten students, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 14, Concord Lutheran School, 865 S. Church Road, Bensenville. (630) 766-0228, www.concordlutheranschool.com.

Frosty Flicks 10 a.m. Saturdays through March 14, Addison Cinemas, 1555 W. Lake St. $2.50. Feb. 14 features “Journey to the Center of the Earth.”

Yoga and pilates classes Evenings and Saturday mornings, York Chiropractic, 543 S. York Road, Elmhurst. Free class offered. For more information or to register, call (630) 834-8536.

Mardi Gras jazz brunch Elmhurst Heritage Foundation, 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, Drury Lane Oak Brook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. $75. RSVP to (630) 833-1457.

Presidential courage lecture With Michael Beschloss, 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, Elmhurst College, Hammerschmidt Chapel, 190 Prospect Ave. Free. (630) 617-3033.

Beginner line dancing 1 p.m. Mondays, York Township Senior Center, 1502 S. Myers Road, Lombard. All ages. No partner required. $2 at the door. Call Susan Shields, (630) 533-5233.

Homemade soup basics Cooking with the Best Chefs, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, Odyssey Greek Taverna, 677 W. Roosevelt Road, Lombard. $25 members, $35 nonmembers. Register at (630) 359-4600, www.bestchefs.com.

MLK Guestship lecture “Building a Multi-Cultural Community” with Forrest Parker, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, Elmhurst College, Schaible Science Center, Illinois Hall, corner of Prospect and Elm Park avenues. Call Charley Henderson, (630) 617-3033.

Kindermusik class Ages 2 to 4, 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 25 to March 18, Butterfield Park District, 21W730 Butterfield Road, Lombard. $60. Register by Wednesday, Feb. 18. (630) 858-2229, www.butterfieldpd.org.

Body B-Energized Yoga Oakbrook Terrace Park District, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 4, Oakbrook Terrace Park District Fitness Center, 1 Parkview Plaza. Ages 18 and up. $36 residents, $41 nonresidents. Register one week before the start date of class. For more information or to register call (630) 574-0420.

Family play day Northeast DuPage Special Recreation and Oakbrook Terrace Park District, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, Lake View Nature Center, 17W063 Hodges Road, Oakbrook Terrace. (630) 941-8747, www.obtpd.org.

Spring break camp Kindergarten through eighth grade, Monday, March 30, to Friday, April 3, Oakbrook Terrace Park District Heritage Center, 1S325 Ardmore Ave. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $75 residents, $80 nonresidents; 7 to 9 a.m., $20; 3 to 6 p.m., $30 per week. (630) 627-6100, www.obtpd.org.

Eagle exhibit Through Sunday, April 5, Lake View Nature Center, 17W063 Hodges Road, Oakbrook Terrace. (630) 941-8747, www.obtpd.org.

New members wanted A new “Boomers Club” is looking for members. This is a networking club for those who sell services or products to the senior market. If interested, call Mary Toomey at (630) 725-8971.

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

Clubs

Chicago Area Accordion Club 6:30 p.m. every third Monday, Elmhurst American Legion Hall, 310 W. Butterfield Road. (630) 834-9064.

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.

Woodcrest Neighborhood Watch 7 to 8:30 p.m. every third Monday except August, First Baptist Church of Wood Dale, 292 Oak Meadows Drive. (630) 669-6830, woodcrestwatch@yahoo.com.

Elmhurst Newcomers and Neighbors Club “Monthly Nights Out,” 7:30 p.m. every third Monday, Community Bank of Elmhurst, second floor, 330 W. Butterfield Road. www.ennc.org.

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.

Elmhurst Business Builders 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays, The Elmhurst Restaurant, 441 W. Lake St. Call Mark Entwistle, (630) 707-3646.

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

Addison Kiwanis Club Noon Tuesdays, Oak Meadows Golf Course, 900 N. Wood Dale Road, Addison. Call Sally Schuster, (630) 458-3308.

Bensenville-Wood Dale Kiwanis Club 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Market Place Café, 207 W. Main St., Bensenville.

Rotary Club of Bensenville 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Two Chefs Café, 3 S. Center St., Bensenville. Call Jill Rodriguez, (630) 766-4642.

Elmhurst Kiwanis Club Noon, Tuesdays, Francesca’s Amici Restaurant, 174 N. York Road, Elmhurst. Call (630) 530-5552.

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

Villa Park Community Woman’s Club 7:30 p.m. every third Tuesday, Lions Field recreation building, 320 E. Wildwood Ave. (630) 941-0784.

TOUGHLOVE Meeting for parents concerned about teenage behavior, 1 p.m. every first and third Tuesday, Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York St. Call Sharon Schneider, (630) 832-2821.

Home and Community Education Elmhurst unit of DuPage County Association, 9:30 a.m. every third Tuesday except July and August, Elmhurst Community Bank, second floor, 330 Butterfield Road. Call Unit Chairman Ruth Hank, (630) 834-5021.

DuPage Professional Women’s Network 11:15 a.m. every first and third Tuesday, Rocco Vino’s, 904 Army Trail Road, Carol Stream. Non-competitive business networking. Call Rosanna DeFrenza, (847) 529-8311.

Addison Rotary Club 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Alta Villa Banquet Hall, 430 N. Addison Road. Call Don Hendricks, (630) 327-1521.

Windy City Harmonica Club 7 p.m. Wednesdays, First Congregational Church, 235 S. Kenilworth Ave., Elmhurst. Call Dirk Zaagman, (630) 833-2333.

Addison Chess Club 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Addison Community Park, 120 E. Oak St. Call Kermitt Dodson, (630) 834-0566.

Chicagoland Corvair Enthusiasts 7:30 p.m. every third Wednesday, Knights of Columbus, 537 S. York Road, Elmhurst. (630) 832-VAIR, www.CCECorvair.com.

Morning Rotary Club 6:45 a.m. Thursdays, Kopper Kitchen Restaurant, Route 83 and St. Charles Road, Elmhurst. Call Jim Rogers, (630) 993-8930.

Noon Rotary Club 12:15 p.m. Thursdays, Angelo’s Restaurant, 247 N. York St., Elmhurst. (630) 833-8771.

Lombard Kiwanis Club 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, Egg Harbor Restaurant, Yorktown shopping center in Lombard. Call Jay Wojcik, (630) 827-4426, or Diane Dassow, (630) 932-1523 evenings.

B2B Referral Group 7:15 a.m. Thursdays, Cafe Amano, 105 S. York Road, Elmhurst. (630) 303-0190.

Lilac Town Senior Chorus Singers age 60 and up, 10 a.m. Thursdays, Lombard Community Building, 433 E. St. Charles Road. Sponsored by Lombard Park District. (630) 620-7322, www.lombardparks.com.

La Leche League of Villa Park Breast feeding group, 7 p.m. every third Thursday, Community Congregational Church, 410 S. Cornell Ave., Villa Park. (630) 530-1867.

Elmhurst Artists’ Guild 7 p.m. every third Thursday except December, July and August, Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 Cottage Hill. Call Nanette Bonugli, (708) 344-3963.

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. Call Christie, (630) 336-3773.

Widow or Widowers Club Social gathering, 7 p.m. every third Thursday, Elks Lodge, 711 W. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst. $5 admission. Call Ron, (630) 653-5721.

Auxiliary of the Elmhurst Symphony 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, First Congregational Church, 235 S. Kenilworth Ave., Elmhurst. (630) 941-0202.

Young At Heart Singles Club Ballroom dancers of all ages, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Fridays, American Legion, 9757 Pacific Ave., Franklin Park. Jan. 23 band is Ken Jandes. $7 members, $9 guests. (630) 415-3449, (847) 678-7068.

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.

Support groups

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.

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

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.

Spinal Cord Support Group 1:30 to 3 p.m. every third Sunday, Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton. Call Amy Rossi, (630) 909-6390.

PFLAG DuPage Support group for parents, families and friends of lesbians and gays, 2 to 4 p.m. every third Sunday, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 525 S. Wheaton Ave., Wheaton. (630) 383-0200.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Addison chapter, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays, Addison Park District, 120 E. Oak St. Call Elaine, (630) 543-9134 or Kathy, (630) 627-1612.

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

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.

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

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.

Cancer support group 7 p.m. every first and third Tuesday, St. Luke Lutheran Church, 410 S. Rush St., Itasca. Call Pastor Alex Duff, (630) 773-0396.

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.

Stroke support group 6:30 p.m. every third Wednesday, Elmhurst Memorial Center for Health, Suite 1250, 1200 S. York Road. (630) 933-4234.

Depression support group 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Lombard Christian Reformed Church, Room 6, 2020 S. Meyers Road. Call Ralph, (630) 271-9259.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Elmhurst Chapter, 6 p.m. Thursdays, Yorkfield Presbyterian Church basement, 1099 S. York St., Elmhurst. Call Mildred, (630) 832-1228.

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

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Villa Park Chapter 2231, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Trinity Lutheran Church, 300 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park. Call Linda, (630) 495-1892.

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.

Celebrate Recovery 7 p.m. Fridays, West Suburban Community Church, 825 N. Van Auken St., Elmhurst. Call Jay, (630) 202-0726, www.recoverychicago.com.

Seminars/workshops

Writing workshop “Writing for Broadcast” with WGN’s Rich King, 2 ot 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza. (630) 543-3617.

Nursing school open house 6:30 p.m. Tuesday , Feb. 17, Chamberlain College of Nursing, 1221 N. Swift Road, Addison. Register at (630) 953-3660, www.chamberlain.edu.

Exercise classes Beginner exercises classes, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Addison Ice Rink, second floor, 475 S. Grace St. All levels welcome. Weight loss, muscle building and conditioning. $10 per class. Call (630) 834-2101.

High school placement exam 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, Montini Catholic High School, 19W070 16th St., Lombard. $30. Register at (630) 629-6930 Ext. 183, www.montini.org.

Sassy Girl dance class 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 25 to April 1, Oakbrook Terrace Park District Fitness Center, 1 Parkview Plaza. Demo class, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18. $54 residents, $60 nonresidents. (630) 574-0420, www.obtpd.org/fc.

Tumblebear gymnastics program Children walking to age 3, 10:45 to 11:20 a.m. Mondays, Feb. 23 to March 16, Butterfield Park District Recreation Center, 21W730 Butterfield Road, Lombard. $40. Register by Monday, Feb. 16, at (630) 858-2229, www.butterfieldpg.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

“Music at the Mansion” Elmhurst Choral Union, 7 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, Wilder Mansion, 211 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. $55. www.elmhurstchoralunion.org.

“A Taste of Hope” DuPage Public Action to Deliver Shelter, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, Abbington Banquets, 3S002 Route 53, Glen Ellyn. $80. (630) 682-3846 Ext. 242, www.dupagepads.org.

Fashion show Choral-Aires Chorus, 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. $40. Call Pat Smith, (630) 355-9358.

Interest groups

“We All Love Our Pets” program DuPage Senior Citizens Council, Meals on Wheels Association of America and Banfield the Pet Hospital are helping seniors in DuPage County provide food for their pets. Seniors needing help feeding their pets can call the Senior Citizens Council at (630) 620-0804 and ask to be placed on the “WALOP”  waiting list.

Donations accepted Pillar Real Estate is accepting new or slightly used coats and shoes and non-perishable food items for donation to local P.A.D.S. homeless shelters and various food pantries, at their office, 24 W. St. Charles Road, Lombard. For more information, call (630) 629-9940.

DuPage Senior Citizens Council The DuPage Senior Citizens Council has incorporated a sandwich buffet into their nutrition program at York Township, 1502 Meyers road, Lombard. Spaces open in their dining room for lunch. To sign-up, call the kitchen at (630) 620-2421.

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.

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

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.

Morton West High School 20th reunion Class of 1989. Plans being made. Looking for “lost classmates.” For more information or to register for the reunion, contact mortonwest89@gmail.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.

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.

Religion

African American choral group Genesis Connection, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, First United Methodist Church, 232 S. York Road, Elmhurst. (630) 834-2440.