Arts and entertainment

Music

Live Blues Open mic blues jam, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29; Harry Hmura Blues Band, 9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, $6; Harry Garner Blues Band, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, $6; Jim Anderson, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, free, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. (708) 484-3610, www.harlemavenuelounge.com.

Country Night in Berwyn 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, FitzGerald’s Nightclub, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $5. (708) 788-2118, www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Rock concert The Iguanas, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, FitzGerald’s Nightclub, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $5. (708) 788-2118, www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Blues and rock concert Person on Interest, 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, Salt Creek Wine Bar, 8900 Fairview Ave., Brookfield. (708) 387-2432, www.saltcreekwinebar.com.

“Cavalleria Rusticana” West Suburban Symphony Orchestra, 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, Sisters of St. Joseph Chapel, 1515 W. Ogden Ave., LaGrange Park. $19. (630) 887-7464, www.westsubsymphony.org.

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.

Theater

“Banua 2009” Blackfriars Guild, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 30 and 31, Fenwick High School, 505 Washington Blvd., Oak Park. $9 adults, $7 students and seniors. (708) 386-0127.

“The Enchanted April” Through Feb. 1, Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave. Performance times are 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. Tickets are $18 and $20. (708) 246-3380, www.theatreofwesternsprings.com.

“Cupid and Psyche” Weekends, through Jan. 31, Morton College, Jedlicka Performing Arts Center, 3801 Central Ave., Cicero. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets range from $8 to $15. (708) 656-1800, www.jpactheatre.com.

Library

Lapsit storytime 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlaines Ave. Children ages 12 to 36 months and adult. Register at (708) 447-0869.

Introduction to the Internet class 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. Learn the basics of the Internet. For more information or registration, call (708) 485-6917.

Teen makeup makeover Ages 12 to 18, 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, La Grange Public Library, 10 W. Cossitt Ave. Register at (708) 352-0576 Ext. 35, www.lagrangelibrary.org.

Harriet Tubman storytelling 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, Broadview Public Library, 2226 S. 16th Ave. Register at (708) 345-1325.

Art Institute exhibit program “Edvard Munch: the Frieze of Life,” 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, La Grange Public Library, 10 W. Cossitt Ave. Register at (708) 352-0576.

“Madness of Mary Todd Lincoln” Lecture by March Kubat, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, Lyons Public Library, 4209 Joliet Ave. Register at (708) 447-3577.

P.J. storytime 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 4 to 18, La Grange Public Library, 10 W. Cossitt Ave. (708) 352-0576.

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.

“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.

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

SpaJama Escape for Two North Riverside Recreation Dept., 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, Recreation Center, 2401 S. DesPlaines Ave. A mini-facial, foot, hand and lip treatments. $26 residents, $29 nonresidents. Register at (708) 442-5515.

Popcorn and a movie North Riverside Recreation Dept., 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, Recreation Center, 2401 S. DesPlaines Ave. Movie is “Get Smart.” Free. Register at (708) 442-5515.

“Start Smart Baseball” program Pleasant Dale Park District, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Thursdays, beginning Jan. 29, Recreation Center, 7425 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge. Ages 3 to 5. Learn basic skills necessary to play organized baseball. $39 residents, $45 nonresidents. For more information or to register, call (630) 662-6220.

Westchester baseball registration 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, Westchester Community Center, 10201 Bond St. Call Jeff, (708) 531-1016.

Valentine cake decorating North Riverside Recreation Dept., 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, Recreation Center, 2401 S. DesPlaines Ave. $25 residents, $29 nonresidents. Register at (708) 442-5515.

Football party Watching the big game, 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, FitzGerald’s Nightclub, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. No cover. (708) 788-2118, www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Groundhog Day celebration 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, Brookfield Zoo, First Avenue and 31st Street. (708) 688-2000, www.czs.org.

Line dancing classes 7 p.m., beginning Monday, Feb. 2, Willow Springs Community Center, 8156 S. Archer Ave. For more information or to register, call Village Hall at (708) 467-3700.

Scrapbooking class Pleasant Dale Park District, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, Chalet, 8300 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge. Ages 6 to 13. $35 residents, $44 nonresidents. Register at (708) 246-4030.

Book signing “Heroes of the Valley” by Jonathan Stroud, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, Borders, 1 N. La Grange Road, La Grange.

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.

Valentine crafts with grandparents Pleasant Dale Park District, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, Chalet, 8300 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge. $23 residents, $29 nonresidents. Register at (708) 246-4030.

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.

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. 5 features Joel Moore Quartet. $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.

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.

Brookfield Garden Club 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, Village Hall, lower level, 8820 Brookfield Ave. First meeting of the year. All levels of gardeners are welcome. Call Nancy, (708) 387-1247.

Catholic Singles Club Football party, 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, at member’s house. Brings snacks and drinks. To register, call Jon at (708) 947-2198 between 7 and 10 p.m. weeknights.

Young Eagles Aviation group for children 8 to 17, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every first Sunday, Schaumburg Airport, 905 W. Irving Park Road. Call Chuck Soumar, (708) 788-6390.

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.

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.

Ladies Aid of the Bohemian Home 1 p.m. every first Wednesday, except July, Aug., Jan.,Tabor Hills Pavillion, 1327 Crystal Ave., Naperville. Board meeting, 11 a.m. $8 for noon lunch. To register for lunch, call Vlasta, (630) 322-8681.

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 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.

Grandparents raising grandchildren 10 to 11:30 a.m. every last Thursday, Summit Public Library, 6233 S. Archer Road. Call Mindy Jannenga Phillips, (708) 354-1323 Ext. 28.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Anxiety/schizophrenia program 8:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, Southwest Suburban Center on Aging, 111 W. Harris Ave., La Grange. $10. Register at (708) 354-1323.

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.

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.

Severe weather emergency class Pleasant Dale Park District, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, Recreation Center, 7425 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge. Ages 15 and older. $15 residents, $19 nonresidents. (630) 662-6220.

Parent University Parent and Community Network, 8:15 to 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, Lyons Township High School, South Campus, 4900 S. Willow Springs Road, Western Springs. $15 by Friday, Jan. 30, $25 at the door, $5 for child care (ages 3 to 10). Visit www.lths.net/InfoFor/Parents/PCN.

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.

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

Barbecue dinner fundraiser “Pack the Place BBQ,” Lyons Township High School Boosters Club, 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, North Campus Vaughan Gym, 100 S. Brainard, La Grange. Split the pot raffle tickets for drawing held at halftime of boy’s basketball game at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per dinner. Deadline for receipt of orders is Thursday, Jan. 29.  Visit www.lths.net, or call Susan Blazek, (708) 352-1862, or Debbie Lyons, (708) 784-1044.

Annual Kelly Mallecki Replenishment Drive LifeSource Blood Centers, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, Willow Springs Community Center, 8156 S. Archer Ave. If unable to donate on Feb. 7, can go to any LifeSource donation center and donate blood using Code 066C to credit Kelly Mallecki Drive. For appointments, call LifeSource at (847) 803-7943 or visit www.lifesource.org. Walk-ins welcome. www.caringforKelly.org.

FrankFest 2009 Benefit for at-risk children, 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, Park Place of Countryside, 6240 Joliet Road, La Grange. $40 in advance, $45 at the door. www.destiny-character.org.

Spaghetti dinner For nurse Kim Powers, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, Westchester Community Church, 1840 Westchester Blvd. $10 adults, $5 children 10 and younger. (708) 865-1282.

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.

Interest groups

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.

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.

Special events

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

Annulment information session 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, St. Barbara Parish, Prairie Rooms A-B, 4008 Prairie Ave., Brookfield. (708) 485-6614.

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

Inquirers’ class 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ashland Ave. Those interested in church membership. Lunch and snacks will be provided, as well as childcare. For more information, call (708) 354-0771.

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.

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.

Biblical stories concert Dr. Jeffrey Burkart and the “Good News Players,” 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, St. John’s Lutheran Church and School, 505 S. Park Road, La Grange. (708) 354-1690.

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.