Arts and entertainment

Music

Chicago Singer Spotlight 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, FitzGerald’s Nightclub, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $8. (708) 788-2118, www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Live rock/jazz Southsiders, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12; Two for the Show, 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14; Chanteuse Tuesday with jazz vocalist Lesley Byers, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, Salt Creek Wine Bar, 8900 Fairview Ave., Brookfield. (708) 387-2432, www.saltcreekwinebar.com.

Spade Kitty Showcase The Miracle Whale, the Randy Roadrunners, Ian and the Rachels and the Get, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, FitzGerald’s Nightclub, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $5. (708) 788-2118, www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Rock and Roll Night Purebred Stems, 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, P.J. Klems Restaurant, 8000 Ogden Ave., Lyons. (708) 447-4343.

Tribute band Tributosaurus becomes the Wedding Band, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, FitzGerald’s Nightclub, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $12. (708) 788-2118, www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

After brunch country bash The Teflons and Sunnyside Up, 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, FitzGerald’s Nightclub, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $10 adults, $4 children 12 and younger. (708) 788-2118, www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Handel Week Festival Opening performance, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, Grace Episcopal Church, 924 Lake St., Oak Park. $30. (708) 383-2261, www.handelweek.com.

Mardi Gras celebration Live bands, 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Feb. 21, 12 bars in Brookfield. Free trolleys between bars available. www.barsofbrookfield.com.

Chorus seeks new members The Village Vocal Chords, an award-winning harmony chorus, seeks new members and invites local women who like to sing, to attend chorus practices at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at St. John’s Lutheran Church, lower level, 505 S. Park Road, La Grange. For information, call Michael Bogert at (708) 275-8329.

Art

Mandala Community Blue Feather, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 19 W. Harris Ave., La Grange. Art workshop. $25. (708) 352-8481.

Theater

“Book of Days” 8 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 12 to 22, Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave. Additional shows 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, and 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. $18 and $20. (708) 246-3380, www.theatreofwesternsprings.com.

“Death Idol” Vortex Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20 to 22, LaGrange Park Recreation Center, 1501 Barnsdale Road. $15 adults and $13 seniors in advance, $18 adults and $15 seniors at the door. (708) 354-4580, www.garycharlesmetz.com.

Library

Lincoln documentary 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlaines Ave. Register at (708) 447-0869.

Singsong/yoga for children 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, La Grange Public Library, 10 W. Cossitt Ave. Register at (708) 352-0576, www.lagrangelibrary.org.

Valentine craft Preschool age and up, 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlaines Ave. (708) 447-0869.

Olympic heroes storytelling Wilma Rudolf and Andy Stanfield, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, Broadview Public Library, 2226 S. 16th Ave. Regsiter at (708) 345-1325.

Lincoln bicentennial birthday 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, Hillside Public Library, 405 Hillside Ave. (708) 449-7510.

Classic film series “Casablanca,” 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, La Grange Public Library, 10 W. Cossitt Ave. (708) 352-0576, www.lagrangelibrary.org.

“Reel and a Meal” 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, Brookfield Public Library, 8820 Brookfield Ave. Free. (708) 485-1528.

Movie matinee “Chocolat,” 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, Brookfield Public Library, 8820 Brookfield Ave. Register at (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.info.

Black history movie “Separate But Equal,” 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, Hillside Public Library, 405 Hillside Ave. (708) 449-7510.

Lunch-time movie “Space Buddies,” 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlaines Ave. Kindergarten and older. Register at (708) 447-0869.

Non-fiction book club “Stealing Lincoln’s Body” by Thomas J. Craughwell, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, Salt Creek Wine Bar, 8900 Fairview Ave., Brookfield. Sponsored by Brookfield Public Library. (708) 485-6917 Ext. 130.

Egypt Unwrapped Grades 3 to 6, 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, La Grange Public Library, 10 W. Cossitt Ave. Register at (708) 352-0576, www.lagrangelibrary.org.

Stories from Anansi the Spider 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, Broadview Public Library, 2226 S. 16th Ave. Regsiter at (708) 345-1325.

Book discussion “Chocolat” by Joanne Harris, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, Brookfield Public Library, 8820 Brookfield Ave. Register at (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.info.

P.J. storytime 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, La Grange Public Library, 10 W. Cossitt Ave. (708) 352-0576.

“Roads That Lead to Lincoln” PowerPoint presentation by David Clark, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, Lyons Public Library, 4209 Joliet Ave. Register at (708) 447-3577.

Winter reading program Brookfield Public Library’s winter reading program, “Book a New Adventure at Your Library,” runs through Feb. 23 at the library, 3609 Grand Blvd. Goal is to read three books. Prizes are given for beginning and completing the program. Register at (708) 485-6917.

African instrument exploration Kindergarten through second grade, 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, La Grange Public Library, 10 W. Cossitt Ave. Register at (708) 352-0576, www.lagrangelibrary.org.

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

Chuckles Club ConfiCare ACT II, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, Dixon Education Center Classroom, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road. Register at (630) 856-7525.

Dinner and a movie “’Til We Meet Again,” 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, P.J. Klems Restaurant, 8000 Ogden Ave., Lyons. (708) 447-4343.

Thursday afternoon movies 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, Riverside Town Hall, 27 Riverside Road. Feb. 12 features “The Bucket List.”

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. (708) 369-0017.

Singing Valentine Western Lights Chorus, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13 and 14. Will sing at place of choice. $35. Call Irene, (630) 907-0328, or isingbaritone@aol.com.

Cookies and crafts Ages 2 to 3, 10 to 10:45 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, Pleasant Dale Park District Recreation Center, 7425 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge. $9 residents, $11 nonresidents. Register at (630) 662-6220.

Daddy daughter date night 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, North Riverside Recreation, 2401 S. Des Plaines Ave. $26 per couple for residents, $28 nonresidents. (708) 442-5515.

Valentine’s Day dance 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, Willowbrook Ballroom, 8900 Archer Ave., Willow Springs. $50 for dinner and dancing, $20 dancing only in advance, $45 per couple at the door. (708) 839-1000, www.willowbrookballroom.com.

Valentine’s Day dinner Saturday, Feb. 14, Brookfield Zoo, First Avenue and 31st Street. $225 per couple. RSVP at (708) 688-8355, www.czs.org.

Snapshots group ConfiCare ACT II, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, Dixon Education Center Classroom, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road. Ages 50 and older. Subject is “Rocks and Stones.” Register at (630) 856-7525.

Classic movie night ConfiCare ACT II, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, Dixon Auditorium, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road. Ages 50 and older. Movie is “An Affair to Remember.” Register at (630) 856-7525.

Book Look group ConfiCare ACT II, 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, Dixon Education Center Classroom, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road. Ages 50 and older. Read “Dead Heat” or “Bridge of Sighs.” Register at (630) 856-7525.

Spring soccer registration Pleasant Dale Park District, through Friday, Feb. 27, Recreation Center, 7425 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge. Pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Starts April 18. $69 residents, $85 nonresidents. (630) 662-6220.

Bus tour Suburban Travelers are scheduling a 7-day, 6-night bus tour to Savannah, Ga., Jekyll Island and Beaufort, S.C., from May 3 to 9. Bus departs from La Grange Park. For more information, call Janine at (708) 243-4887.

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.

Clubs

Brookfield Jazz Society 7 p.m. Thursdays, Cottage at Irish Times, 8869 Burlington Ave., Brookfield. Feb. 12 is jazz movie night. $5 cover charge for nonmembers at live events. Regular meetings are free. www.brookfieldjazz.org.

La Grange Kiwanis Club Noon to 1:15 p.m. Thursdays, Township of Lyons, first floor rear, 6404 Joliet Road. (708) 352-2992.

Broadview Rotary Club 12:15 p.m. Thursdays, Sawa’s Old Warsaw Restaurant, 9200 W. Cermak Road.

The Leisuretime Club Senior men’s bridge club, noon, Thursdays, Lyonsville Congregational Church, 6871 Joliet Road, Indian Head Park. All men of any bridge playing experience welcome. Club hosts three 8-week bridge tournaments a year. For more information, call Vern Kramer, (708) 246-8888, or Bob Terp, (708) 784-0921.

Stickney Senior Club 9 a.m. Thursdays, Stickney Township North Clinic, 6721 W. 40th St., Stickney. (630) 734-8596.

Riverside Fishing Club 7 p.m. every second Thursday, American Legion Hall, 900 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. $5 guest fee. www.riversidefishingclub.com.

Sewing and Service Circle Women’s Club of First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 9:30 a.m. every second Thursday, Westminster Hall, 150 S. Ashland Ave., La Grange. (708) 354-0771.

Golden K Kiwanis Club 10 a.m. Fridays, King-Bruwaert House, 6101 S. County Line Road, Burr Ridge. (630) 323-2250.

La Grange Rotary Club 12:15 p.m. Fridays, Café 36, 22 Calendar Ave. www.lagrangerotary.org.

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.

Catholic Singles Club Dinner, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, Giordano’s, 10410 W. Cermak Road, Westchester; mass and breakfast, 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, St. Odilo’s Church, 2244 East Ave., Berwyn. Register with Marlene, (708) 450-8280.

Spares Sunday Evening Club Senior dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. every first and third Sunday, American Legion, 9757 Pacific Ave., Franklin Park. $8 members, $9 guests. (847) 965-5730.

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.

Suburban Garden Club 7:30 to 9 p.m. every third Monday, First Methodist Church in Western Springs, 4300 Howard Ave. (708) 447-4649.

LaGrange Park Women’s Club 1 p.m. every third Monday, September through May, Village Church, 1150 Meadowcrest Road, LaGrange Park. Call Folle Cantone, (708) 354-6741.

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.

Ladies Golf League Tuesday mornings, Meadowlark Golf Course, 31st Street and Wolf Road, Oak Brook. Accepting members. $12 regular members, $10 seniors. Call Gladys, (708) 280-1969.

Willow Springs Senior Club 10:30 a.m. every third Tuesday, Senior/Community Center, 8156 Archer Ave., Willow Springs. Call Maria Barsevich, (708) 839-8717, or Dolores Nedved, (708) 839-5696.

Old Glory Lodge 7 p.m. every first and third Tuesday, Westchester Masonic Temple, 10210 Canterbury St.

League of Women Voters La Grange area chapter, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, La Grange Public Library, Dierkes Community Room, 10 W. Cossitt Ave. Discussing “ The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism” by Andrew J. Bacevich. lagrangearealwv@hotmail.com.

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

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.

Support groups

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Countryside Chapter, 6 p.m. weigh-in, 6:30 p.m. meeting Thursdays, Countryside City Hall, 5550 East Ave. Call Donna, (708) 579-9633.

Al-Anon 10 to 11 a.m. Thursdays, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 203 S. Kensington Ave., La Grange.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly La Grange Chapter, 6:30 p.m. weigh-in, 6:40 p.m. meeting Thursdays, Grace Lutheran Church, 200 N. Catherine Ave. Call Meribeth, (708) 354-9126.

Mental health support group GROW, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Wesley United Methodist Church, 6011 W. 36th St., Cicero. Call Carlos Tucker, (773) 771-3150.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Berwyn chapter, 6:45 p.m. Thursdays, Presbyterian Church of Berwyn, lower level, 3148 Clinton Ave. Call Bernie, (708) 788-7171.

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 Friday Morning Serenity Seekers, 9:30 a.m. Fridays, First United Church of Burr Ridge, 15W100 Plainfield Road.

Friday morning regulars Men’s group on aging issues, 9 a.m. Fridays, Southwest Suburban Center on Aging, 111 W. Harris Ave., La Grange. (708) 354-1323 Ext. 15.

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

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.

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

Comfort Zone Anxiety or panic disorder support group, 7 p.m. Mondays, First Lutheran Church of Berwyn, 6720 W. 31st St. (708) 795-4432.

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.

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.

Multiple sclerosis group La Grange/LaGrange Park area group, 7 p.m. every third Wednesday, LaGrange Park Library, 555 N. La Grange Road. Call Vivian, (708) 482-0477.

Mental illness caregiver group 10 a.m. every first and third Wednesday, Southwest Suburban Center on Aging, 111 W. Harris Ave., La Grange. Register at (708) 354-1323.

Seminars/classes

Vascular screening seminar 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, Dixon Education Center, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road.  Free. Register at (630) 856-7525, www.keepingyouwell.com.

Writer’s workshop 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, La Grange Public Library, 10 W. Cossitt Ave. Register at (708) 352-0576, www.lagrangelibrary.org.

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.

Writer’s workshop Friends of the Brookfield Library, 7 p.m. every first and third Monday, Brookfield Public Library, 8820 Brookfield Ave. Register at (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.info.

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.

Teen money management class Ages 12 to 17, noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, Pleasant Dale Park District Recreation Center, 7425 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge. $5 residents, $7 nonresidents. Register at (630) 662-6220.

Youth first aid class Kindergarten through fourth grade, 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, Pleasant Dale Park District Chalet, 8300 S. Wolf Road, Willow Springs. $5 residents, $7 nonresidents. Register at (708) 246-4030.

Blood pressure screenings ConfiCare ACT II, 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, Patient Care Center, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road. Free.

Hearing screenings ConfiCare ACT II, 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, Outpatient Department, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road. Free. Register at (630) 856-7525.

Older adult legal seminar “Planning for the Future Essentials,” 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, Rush University Medical Center, Searle Conference Center, 5th Floor, 1725 W. Harrison St., Chicago. Held by law offices of WIlson and Wilson, La Grange. Register at (888) 352-RUSH.

Women’s heart symposium 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, Hinsdale Community House, 415 W. 8th St. Sponsored by Adventist Hinsdale Hospital and Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital. $20. Register at (877) 65-HEART.

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.

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.

Fundraisers

Cosmic bowl Westchester Community Image Council, 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Suburbanite Bowl, 251 W. Ogden Ave., Westmont. Registration due by Wednesday, Feb. 11. $35. Call Cheryl Rodriguez, (708) 492-0693, or visit www.westchestercic.org.

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. (708) 352-2202, www.stlouisedemarillac.com.

Valentines wine tasting Western Springs Historical Society, 7:30 p.m. Saturday , Feb. 14, Hillgrove Wine Cellars, 800 Hillgrove Ave., Western Springs. $125 per couple. Call Historical Society, (708) 246-9230, or Hillgrove Cellars, (708) 784-9003.

Pajama Program fundraiser Riverside Junior Woman’s Club is collecting new pajamas for needy children through Feb. 15. Sizes wanted include infant to size 17, boys and girls. Keep tags intact. Collection bins located at Kathy Dudek’s home, 180 Millbridge Road, and Jen Pacourek’s home, 152 Gage Road. For more information, call Jeannine at (708) 442-7535.

Big city gala Benefit for Aspire developmental disabilities services, 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Drive. Theme is Rio. $150. Register by Monday, Feb. 16, at (708) 547-3550 Ext. 3558, www.aspireofillinois.org.

Have-a-Heart dinner West Suburban Public Action to Deliver Shelter, 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Hyatt Lodge, 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook. $90. www.westsuburbanpads.org.

Monarch Ball Fundraiser for West Suburban College of Nursing, 5:45 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Hilton Chicago Hotel and Towers, 720 S. Michigan Ave. $350. (847) 813-3465.

Interest groups

Homeless shelter volunteer training BEDS Plus, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ashland Ave. (708) 354-0858, www.bedsonline.org.

Save the Prairie Society 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, LaGrange Park Public Library, 555 N. La Grange Road. David Lloyd will discuss discovering history of land parcels. (708) 354-5512.

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.

Summer high school research program American Cancer Society, applications accepted through Monday, March 16. Contact Raeann Spencer, (708) 484-8541, raeann.spencer@cancer.org, or Tyharrie Hill, (312) 279-7392, ilhsprogram@cancer.org.

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.

Lincoln Elementary School 63rd reunion Class of 1945. Plans being made. Looking for “lost classmates.” Call Lorraine Scott, (708) 352-7943.

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.

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.

Special events

Blood donor day 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, Riverside Masonic Temple, 40 Forest Ave. Appointments recommended. (847) 803-7943.

Art league 75th anniversary 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, La Grange Art League, 122 Calendar Ave. (708) 352-3101.

Collectibles show Coins, stamps and paper, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, Sokol-Tabor Hall, 6630 W. 16th St., Berwyn. Free admission. Call Williams during evenings, (708) 656-0063.

Sports gala volunteers needed Southwest Suburban Center on Aging, Saturday, April 25. Planning committee members needed. Call Niki Chibucos, (708) 354-1323 Ext. 26.

Religion

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.

Faith formation Supper, 7 p.m., program on marriage, 7:40 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, Lyonsville Congregational United Church of Christ, 6871 Joliet Road, Indian Head Park. (708) 246-1255.

Bingo 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, St. Barbara School Parish Center, 4009 Prairie Ave., Brookfield. $20. Free Valentine gift to first 100 buy-ins. Wear red and receive $5 off. Call Debbie Nosek, (708) 387-7367. www.stbarbaraschool.com.

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

Blood drive Riverside-North Riverside Covenant of Churches, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Satruday, Feb. 14, Riverside Masonic Temple, 40 Forest Ave.

Valentine’s Day pancake breakfast 8 to 11 a.m Saturday, Feb. 14, Lyonsville Congregational United Church of Christ, 6871 Joliet Road, Indian Head Park. $6 adults, $3 children 10 and younger. (708) 246-1255.

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.

Adult education classes 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sundays in February, First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ashland Ave. (708) 354-0771.

Mission night Preparing meals for soup kitchen, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ashland Ave. (708) 354-0771.

Lay ministry opportunities program 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, St. Barbara Parish, 4008 Prairie Ave., Brookfield. (708) 485-6614.

Women’s retreat St. John’s Lutheran Church of La Grange, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20 and 21, Marriott Hotel, 1200 Burr Ridge Parkway, Burr Ridge. Guest speaker Kendra Smiley to talk about spring cleaning for the soul. Call Cheryl Farney, (630) 325-4882.

Children’s used clothes/toy sale Respect Life Committee of St. Mary Parish of Riverside, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 21, Parish Center, 126 Herrick Road, Riverside. Call Katie Kruse, (708) 442-7515.

Pre-Lenten women’s luncheon St. Francis Xavier Church, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, Esplande Lakes, 3500 Lacey Road, Downers Grove. $50 general, $35 seniors. Register with Tara McGee, (708) 579-1780.

Irish Mardi Gras 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, St. Hugh Parish, 7939 W. 43rd St., Lyons. Entertainment by Larkin Brothers. $40. Register 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays at (708) 447-3108.

Crafters wanted Crafters needed for upcoming Spring Fling Craft Show and Bake Sale on Saturday, March 28, at St. Barbara Parish Center, 4015 S. Prairie Ave., Brookfield. Spaces are nine feet wide by eight feet deep and cost $25. Eight-foot tables rent for $10 and electric hook-up is $5. No vendors. For an application, call Jenny at (708) 485-1962.