Library
Preschool storytime 11:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 6 to 27, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlaines Ave. Children ages 3 to 5. For more information or registration, call (708) 447-0869.

After school storytime 3:30 p.m. alternating Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 7, 12, 21 and 26, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlaines Ave. Grades kindergarten and up. For more information or registration, call (708) 447-0869.

Lapsit storytime 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Jan. 8 to 29, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlaines Ave. Children ages 12 to 36 months and adult. For more information or registration, call (708) 447-0869.

Job search workshop 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 10, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlaines Ave. Speaker is Paula Giovacchini, president of Gio Group, Inc., a training and consulting firm. Free. Patrons should sign up as well as fill out an individual registration form. For more information or registration, call (708) 447-0869.

Chicago Wolves Hockey team reading program Children and teens reading program through April at North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlaines Ave. Chances to win Chicago Wolves prizes. Record books read on reading chart to enter monthly drawings. For more information, call the Youth Services desk at (708) 447-0869.

Miscellaneous
Zumba fitness classes 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays, Brookfield Recreation Department, 8820 Brookfield Ave. All fitness levels welcome. Includes salsa, merengue and cha cha. Drop-in fee is $10. For more information, call (708) 369-0017.

“Feast and Flicks” 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, cafeteria, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road. Eat in cafeteria, followed by 6 p.m. viewing of “Hank and Mike.” For ConfiCare Act II members, adults age 50 and older. Reservations requested by calling (630) 856-7525.

Seagull Swim Club membership Pleasant Dale Park District’s Chalet Seagull group is currently accepting memberships for those who enjoy socializing and engaging in water exercises. The group meets every week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Chalet, 8300 S. Wolf Road, Willow Springs. Membership is free with a Chalet membership or Swim club membership. For more information, call (708) 246-4030.

Winter program registration SEASPAR currently taking registration for its winter programs for children, youth, young teens, older teens and adults. Most programs begin in February and include swimming, Scuba diving, music lessons, basketball, bowling, horseback riding, yoga, pilates, martial arts and more. SEASPAR provides year-round recreation services for individuals with disabilities. Registration deadline is Monday, Jan. 5. For more information and registration, call (630) 960-7600.

Infant and child wellness checks Fimreite Chiropractic, 4727 Willow Springs Road, La Grange, offers free infant and child wellness checks. For an appointment, call (708) 352-3352, www.DrFimreite.com.

Preschool registration La Grange Elementary School District 102 preschool programs for children ages 3 to 5 has open enrollment for the 2008-09 school year. Services are provided at no cost to families and children with special needs. For more information, call (708) 482-2430, Ext. 3047.

Weekly dances Country and Western dance, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 6, $8; Latin/salsa dance, 7:30 to 11 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 7, $10; ‘70s and ‘80s Flashback dance, 7:30 p.m. to midnight, Friday, Jan. 9, free, Willowbrook Ballroom, 8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. (708) 839-1000, www.willowbrookballroom.com.

Clubs
BrookPark Sr. Social Club 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, Brookfield Municipal Building, Recreation Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave. Call (708) 447-2214.

Newcomers and Neighbors La Grange area play group, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Mondays, First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ashland Ave. $3 per family. (708) 482-0042.

Tower Chorale 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. Mondays, Grand Center, 4211 Grand Ave., Western Springs. www.towerchorale.org.

Garden Club of LaGrange Park Noon every first Monday, October to May, LaGrange Park Village Hall, 447 N. Catherine Ave. Call Audrey, (708) 354-3484.

Village Vocal Chords Women’s barbershop chorus, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 47th Street and Brainard Avenue, La Grange. (708) 275-8329, villagevocalchords.com.

Brookfield-Riverside Rotary Club Noon Tuesdays, Paisans Restaurant, 3720 Grand Blvd., Brookfield. (708) 485-9224.

Western Springs Rotary Club 7 a.m. Tuesdays, First United Methodist Church, 4300 Howard Ave. (708) 482-6666.

Business Network International 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Blueberry Hill Cafe, La Grange Road and Harris Avenue, La Grange. Contact Anthony Lumpkin, (708) 344-4334, drlumpkindds12@msn.com.

Rotary Club of Countryside 7 a.m. Wednesdays, William Tell Banquets, 6201 W. Joliet Road, Countryside.

North Riverside Garden Club 7:30 p.m. every first Wednesday, North Riverside Village Hall, 2401 S. Des Plaines Ave. (708) 442-5515.

Willow Springs Lions Club 6 p.m. every first and third Wednesday, Willow Crossing Tavern, 8524 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. Call Mike Smigielski, (708) 839-5178, or Al Baines, (708) 839-0029.

I Ciceroni Italian language club, 7 p.m. every first Wednesday, Pompei, 7215 W. Lake St., River Forest. Contact Maria DiMarco, (708) 562-7915, iciceroni@yahoo.com.

Countryside Lions Club 6 p.m. every first Wednesday and Thursday after the third Wednesday, Old Country Buffet, 21 Countryside Plaza, Countryside. Call Barbara, (708) 352-7912.

Support groups
Take Off Pounds Sensibly 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays, LaGrange Park Library, 555 N. LaGrange Road.

Overeaters Anonymous 9 to 10:30 a.m. Fridays and 7 to 8 p.m. Sundays, First Congregational Church, 100 S. 6th Ave., La Grange. Call Jane, (708) 579-1785.

Al-Anon 9:30 a.m. Mondays, St. John’s United Church of Christ, 4500 Prescott Ave., Lyons.

Families Anonymous 7:45 to 9:15 p.m. Mondays, Dixon Education Center at Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road. (708) 606-4599, fa-lagrange@comcast.net.

Epilepsy support group 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every first and third Monday, RUSH Oak Park Hospital, North Conference Room, 500 S. Maple Ave. (708) 366-7153.

Multiple Sclerosis support group 7 to 9 p.m. every first Monday, Forest Park Community Center, 7640 W. Jackson Blvd. Newly diagnosed and families welcome. For more information, call Linda, (708) 280-6789.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Riverside chapter, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road. (708) 442-7944.

Eight Corners Al-Anon 10 a.m. Tuesdays, First Congregational Church of Brookfield, 9146 Lincoln Ave.

Tuesday morning Al-Anon 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Presbyterian Church of Western Springs, Graham Charter Room, 5250 Wolf Road. (708) 246-5220.

Alzheimer support group 7 to 9 p.m. every first Tuesday, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road, La Grange. (708) 245-9000.

1 Day At A Time-ers Al-Anon Family group, 9:30 a.m.  Wednesdays, St. Barbara’s Rectory, 4008 Prairie Ave., Brookfield.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Brookfield Chapter, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, First Congregational Church of Christ, 9146 Lincoln Ave. (708) 352-0890.

Mental illness caregivers Support group, 10 a.m. every first and third Wednesday, Senior Center, 111 W. Harris Ave., La Grange. Register at (708) 354-1323.

Seminars/classes
Small group fitness training Nine-week program, 3:30, 4:30 or 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, Professional Office Building, 1323 Memorial Drive. Open enrollment. $250. Contact Wayne Guccione, (708) 245-7930.

First Time Homebuyer Workshop 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 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.

Fitness Fun Aerobics exercise group, 8 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 8:30 a.m. Saturdays, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, Dixon Education Center, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road, La Grange. Held by ConfiCare Act II program for adults 50 and older. $5 per session, $4 member discount. (708) 245-8170.

Guided meditation 7:45 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Focus Yoga, 9047 Monroe Ave., Brookfield. (708) 471-0487, www.focusyogastudio.com.

Tai chi class 10:05 a.m. Fridays, Bethlehem Woods, 1571 W. Ogden Ave., La Grange Park. Held by ConfiCare Act II program for adults 50 and older. Free for members. (708) 245-8170.

Abusive relationship support Groups for women and children, Constance Morris House, 6120 S. Archer Road, Summit. (708) 485-5254.
 
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
Concert fundraiser 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, St. Louise de Marillac Parish Center, 31st St. and Harrison Ave., La Grange Park. American English, Beatles tribute band, will perform. All ages. Tickets on sale now at $30 each or $25 each for two or more tickets. For tickets, call (708) 352-2202, www.stlouisedemarillac.com.

special events
Preventative health screenings Pleasant Dale Park District, Wednesday, Jan. 7, Recreation Center, 7425 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge. Life Line Screening will be offering ultrasound screenings for the prevention of stroke and vascular disease for $139. A finger-stick blood screening package is available for an additional $50. Appointments only. Pre-registration is available by calling (800) 643-6075.

INTEREST GROUPS
Brookfield Parks and Recreation Commission meeting 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, Brookfield Municipal Building, Edward Barcal Courtroom, 8820 Brookfield Ave. The Commission is looking for residents to attend the meeting and give input on whether the ordinance banning dogs from village parks should be amended. (708) 485-1527.

Volunteers needed CatNap from the Heart, a non-profit animal shelter, is seeking volunteers to help with animal care and cage cleaning at the shelter, one to three hours any day of the week from 9 a.m. to noon. For an interview, call Bobbi, (708) 352-3914.

Volunteers wanted BEDS PLUS seeking volunteers to serve four-hour shifts once per month. Site volunteers and support volunteers (laundry and cook teams) are needed. Shelter sites are local. Orientation classes available. For more information on classes or reservations, call (708) 354-0858.

Religion
Moms prayer group Lyons Township High School group, 9 a.m. Fridays, at 11323 Hiawatha Lane, Indian Head Park. Call Suzanne, (708) 246-5774.

Feed My Starving Children mobile packaging event Friday to Monday, Jan. 9 to 11, Trinity Lutheran Church and School, 11500 German Church Road, Burr Ridge. Schedule is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday; and noon to 2 p.m. Sunday. Help package food for children in other countries. Adults and children who are at least third graders welcome. To volunteer, call (708) 839-1200, punch 3.

Choir practice Cherub Choir, ages 4 and 5, 11:30 a.m. Sundays; Crusader Choir, grades one to five, 4 p.m. Wednesdays; Sanctuary Choir, adults, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ashland Ave. New members welcome. (708) 354-0771, www.fpclg.org.

Handbell choir practice  Handbells I, adults, 9 a.m. Wednesdays; Handbells II, adults, middle school and high school students, 6:45 p.m. Thursdays, First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ashland Ave. New members welcome. (708) 354-0771, www.fpclg.org.