Arts and entertainment

Music

Live entertainment Southsiders Duo, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9; Wray Gun, 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday, April 11; Ivory Song, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, Salt Creek Wine Bar, 8900 Fairview Ave., Brookfield. (708) 387-2432, www.saltcreekwinebar.com.

Jazz appreciation concert Lady T and her jazz combo, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. Des Plaines Ave. Register at (708) 447-0869.

Live entertainment DJs, 9 p.m. Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; Karaoke Night, 9 p.m. Tuesdays; open mic and jam night, 9 p.m. Thursdays, Windsor Restaurant and Sports Bar, 6814 W. Windsor Ave., Berwyn. (708) 749-0586.

Olive or Twist Martini Bar Live jazz, 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; open mic night 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Olive or Twist Martini Bar, 6906 Windsor Ave., Berwyn. Free. (708) 484-1808.

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

Words in Motion festival 16th Street Theater, through Saturday, April 25, Berwyn Cultural Center, 6420 16th St. Starts with “Blurred Vision,” 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 5 and 8 p.m. Saturdays through April 11. $16. (708) 795-6704, www.16thstreettheater.org.

“Hotel Paradiso” 8 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, April 16 to 25, Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave. $18 to $20. (708) 246-3380, www.theatrewesternsprings.com.

Library

Videogame tournament Nintendo Wii and “Rock Band,” 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 10, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. (708) 485-6917 Ext. 140, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.org.

Bilingual family storytime English and Spanish, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Saturday, April 11, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.org.

Quiltmakers Basics, 1 p.m., advanced, 3 p.m. Saturdays, April 11 and 25, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. Register at (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.org.

National library week raffle Monday to Saturday, April 13 to 18, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlaines Ave. Entered by checking out books. (708) 447-0869.

“It’s Bizarre” Crafts and food for ages 11 and older, 4 p.m. Monday, April 13, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. (708) 485-6917 Ext. 140, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.org.

Poets/writers open mic 7 p.m. Monday, April 13, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.org.

Film discussion “The Pope’s Toilet,” 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.org.

Animals of Africa 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.org.

Poetry contest Kindergarten through 12th grade, due Thursday, April 30, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlaines Ave. Competition bracketed by age. (708) 447-3698.

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

Flower arranging event North Riverside Garden Club and Shamrock Garden Florist, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, North Riverside Village Commons, 2401 S. Des Plaines Ave. $15. (708) 447-5515.

Chuckles Club ConfiCare ACT II, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, Dixon Education Center Classroom, 5101 Willow Springs Road. Ages 50 and older. Register at (630) 856-7525.

Making egg baskets Ages 3 to 8, 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, Pleasant Dale Park District Recreation Center, 7425 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge. $10 residents, $13 nonresidents. Register at (630) 662-6220.

Fashion show/luncheon La Grange Newcomers’ Alumnae Club, 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, Ashton Place, 341 W. 75th St., Willowbrook. Call Joan Lenz, (708) 354-9012.

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.

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

Bunny breakfast 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 11, Meadowbrook Manor of La Grange, 339 S. 9th Ave. Free. Register at (708) 354-4660.

Breakfast with the Bunny 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, Brookfield Zoo, First Street, between I-55 and I-290. $36 adults, $24.50 children 3 to 11. Register at (708) 688-8355, www.czs.org.

Egg hunt/hot dog luncheon 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 11, tennis courts behind North Riverside Police Department, 2359 S. Des Plaines Ave. Held by North Riverside Policemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association.

Easter brunch 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 12, Brookfield Zoo, First Street, between I-55 and I-290. $47 adults, $33 children age 3 to 11. Register at (708) 688-8355, www.czs.org.

Children in nature lecture “Ecological Identity in Childhood,” 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, Brookfield Zoo, First Street, between I-55 and I-290. $16, $13 zoo members. Register at (708) 688-8297, www.czs.org.

Movie classics night ConfiCare ACT II, 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, 5101 Willow Springs Road. Watching “West Side Story.” Ages 50 and older. Register at (630) 856-7525.

Book Look group ConfiCareACT II, 10 a.m. Thursday, April 16, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, Dixon Education Center Classroom, 5101 Willow Springs Road. Ages 50 and older. Reading “The Good Thief” by Hannah Tinti. Register at (630) 856-7525.

Art walk/dinner Single Gourmet, 2:45 p.m. Sunday, April 19, Briejo, 211 Harrison St., Oak Park. Dinner at 5:45 p.m. $49 dinner only, $54 dinner and art walk. Register at (773) 772-3535.

Casino trip Palacky Lodge, 10 a.m. Saturday, April 25, leaving from Palacky Odd Fellow/Rebekah Hall, 9234 Broadway Ave., Brookfield. $5. Register at (708) 865-1432 or (708) 485-8429.

Dinosaurs Alive! exhibit Through October, Brookfield Zoo, First Street, between I-55 and I-290. (708) 688-8000, www.czs.org.

Art classes Kids to adults, Terra Incognito, 246 Chicago Ave., Oak Park, and 35 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. Call Oak Park, (708) 383-6228, or La Grange, (708) 352-1401.

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.

Summer day camp North Riverside Recreation Department, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday, starting June 15. Kindergarten to seventh grade. Register at (708) 442-5515.

Clubs

North Riverside Just-In-Between Club 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, North Riverside Police Department, 2401 S. Des Plaines Ave. Entertainment by Lawrence Bergnach. Call Elaine Abbinante, (708) 443-5670.

Brookfield Jazz Society 7 p.m. Thursdays, Cottage at Irish Times, 8869 Burlington Ave., Brookfield. April 9 features program on “Elegently Hip: The Modern Jazz 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, Bethlehem Woods Center, second floor, 1571 W. Ogden Ave., La Grange. (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 eight-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) 409-0518.

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.

West Suburban Clown Club 7 p.m. every second Monday, basement of Victorian Manor Nursing Home, 337 S. Ninth Ave., La Grange. Call Bea Koza, (708) 484-7771.

Investment club SPEC, 7:30 p.m. every second Monday, at a member’s home. Call Sheila Parisi, (708) 246-2212.

Western Springs Seniors Club 1 p.m. every second Monday, Western Springs Recreation Center, 1500 Walker St. April features folk tunes with Tim Burr.

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.

Hofmann Dam River Rats Conservation and environmental club, 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday, Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road.

Lions Club of La Grange 1 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday, Blueberry Hill, 49 S. La Grange Road, La Grange.

Riverside Township Lions Club Noon Tuesday, April 14, Scottish Home, 28th Street and DesPlaines Avenue, North Riverside. Guest speaker is executive director of Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind or Visually Impaired. www.lionsriversidetownship.org.

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.

Salt Creek Camera Club 7:30 p.m. every first and third Wednesday, Countryside City Hall, 5550 East Ave. Call Ron Remley, (708) 562-1164.

Western Springs Senior Club trip Nite club at noon, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, leaving from Western Springs Recreation Center, 1500 Walker St. $57 members, $62 guests. (708) 784-8966 or (708) 246-9267.

Fresh Meadow Ladies Golf league Tuesdays starting May 5, 2144 S. Wolf Road, Hillside. Preseason meeting, 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, Panera Bread, 11215 W. Cermak Road, Westchester. Call Patty DeWitt, (708) 257-4245.

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.

Macular degeneration support group 3 to 4 p.m. every second Thursday, LaGrange Pointe, 51 E. Cossitt Ave. Register with Linda Kunicki, (708) 354-7600.

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, La Grange Park Library, 555 N. La Grange 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.

Bereavement support group 10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays or 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, April 13 to May 18, First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ashland Ave. (708) 354-0771.

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.

Overeaters Anonymous Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, First Congregational Church of La Grange, Room 305, 1100 S. Sixth Ave. Call Chris K., (708) 579-0656.

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.

Divorce support group 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through April 22, First United Methodist Church of La Grange, 100 W. Cossitt Ave. $10. Register at (708) 352-1250.

Late-stage dementia group 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays through April 15, Southwest Suburban Center on Aging, 111 W. Harris Ave., La Grange. Register with Dina or Sue, (708) 354-1323.

Seminars/classes

Holistic healthcare fair 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, West Suburban Chamber office, 9440 Joliet Road, Hodgkins. $10. Register with Wendy Kerr, (708) 352-1048.

Creating ecogardens slideshow 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, Lyons Public Library, 4209 Joliet Ave. (708) 447-3577.

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.

Rock Bottoms workout for women 8 to 8:45 p.m. Thursdays, Brookfield Recreation Department, lower level, 8820 Brookfield Ave. $10 drop-in fee, $48 for session. (708) 369-0017, karen@bella-fit.com.

Zumba classes 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Thursdays, 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays and 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Brookfield Recreation Department, lower level, 8820 Brookfield Ave. $10 drop-in fee. (708) 369-0017, karen@bella-fit.com.

Parkinson’s disease seminar 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, Scottish Home, Heritage Hall, 2800 Des Plaines Ave., North Riverside. Free. Register by Friday, April 10. Call Erin O’Boyle, (708) 426-7143.

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.

Zumba for seniors 6 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Brookfield Recreation Department, lower level, 8820 Brookfield Ave. $24 for a six-week session. (708) 369-0017, karen@bella-fit.com.

Boot Camp for Women 6:15 to 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Brookfield Recreation Department, lower level, 8820 Brookfield Ave. $10 drop-in fee, $48 per session. (708) 369-0017, karen@bella-fit.com.

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.

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

Adult Recess Pillars Young Professionals Group, 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 18, North Beach, 1211 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. Call Amy Beros, (708) 698-5500 Ext. 205.

Interest groups

Free senior Easter meals British Home in Brookfield, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12. Arrange delivery by calling Diane Eddy, (708) 387-7799.

Volunteers needed CatNap from the Heart, a nonprofit 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

Proviso West High School Classes of 1968 and 1969, Saturday, May 30, Indian Lakes Resort, 250 W. Schick Road, Bloomingdale. Looking for class members. Contact cbbean100@aol.com.

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

50th anniversary celebration The Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club is planning their 50th anniversary celebration luncheon on Sunday, June 14. Looking for all past members to attend. Former members can register current contact information at www.DGJWC.org. Invitations will be sent in the spring.

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.

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.

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.

Westmont Junior High School Class of 1963 members sought for reunion within next year. Contact Sue Ellen (McKenzie) Bolt, bolt3229@comcast.net.

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

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

Craft/vendor fair Village Church of La Grange seeking participants, Saturday, June 6. (708) 205-8806.

Seeking artists/vendors Riverside Garden Club garden walk and faire, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 28. $25 for 10 x 10 lawn space. Call Linda Mueller, (708) 447-3851, or Lauren Cody, (708) 514-3367.

Religion

Lenten services Vespers, suppers and studies, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sts. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church, 250 Woodside Road, Riverside. (708) 442-5250, www.stspeterandpaulriverside.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.

Holy week services Love fest, Thursday, April 9; 7 p.m. Friday, April 10; 8:15 and 11 a.m. Sunday, April 12, La Grange Bible Church, 850 S. Seventh Ave. (708) 354-2485.

Ecumenical service Noon to 1 p.m. Friday, April 10, First Baptist Church of La Grange, 20 N. Ashland Ave. (708) 352-2740.

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

Easter services 8 a.m. Sunday, April 12, St. James Lutheran Church, 5129 Wolf Road, Western Springs. Breakfast, 9:15 a.m. $8 adults, $5 children 5 to 12, free for children younger than 5. Register at (708) 246-6228.

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.

Book club “Eat, Pray, Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert, 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 13, Village Church of La Grange, 1150 Meadowcrest Road, LaGrange Park. Call Debbie, (708) 214-6759.

Lenten programs Homily discussions, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Mondays; programs and presentations, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, the Well Spirituality Center, 1515 W. Ogden Ave., La Grange Park. $10. Register at www.csjthewell.org.