Arts and Entertainment

Music

Folk music concert Tom Malouf, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. (630) 529-1641, www.roselle.lib.il.us.

St. Patrick’s Day concert Dyed in the Wool, 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.

Irish singalong 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 110 1 and 1105 W. Bartlett Road. Free. Register at (630) 213-0100.

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

Live entertainment Karaoke, Mondays; DJ Ron and free salsa lessons, Tuesdays; Pop pianist Mike Brumfield Thursdays, Muldoon’s, 133 Front St., Wheaton. (630) 668-8866.

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

“WDCB Jazz Thursdays” 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays, Adelle’s, 1060 College Ave., Wheaton.

Music and games Live music, 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; family game nights, 6 p.m. Fridays, La Spiaza Coffee House/Cafe, 114 N. Main St., Wheaton.

Art

Art festival applications Arts in Bartlett, due by Sunday, March 15. Festival takes place June 27 and 28. Applications at www.zapplication.org, www.artsinbartlett.org, (630) 372-4152.

“Call of the Wild” exhibit Through Friday, March 20, Bartlett Village Hall, second floor art gallery, 228 S. Main St.

Student artwork exhibit Through Monday, April 6, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. (630) 529-1641, www.roselle.lib.il.us.

Library

Family movie matinee 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. (630) 529-1641 Ext. 351, www.roselle.lib.il.us.

Library film 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Glenside Public Library, 25 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. (630) 260-1550.

Science in Action Grades 3 to 6, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.

Youth Chess Club 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays, through March 23, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. Ages 7 to 17. Basic knowledge of chess necessary. Registration ongoing. Register at (630) 529-1641 Ext. 351.

Book discussion group “Chocolat” by Joanne Harris, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. (630) 529-1641 Ext. 3, www.roselle.lib.il.us.

Young adult book club 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Drive. Register at (630) 653-0755, www.cslibrary.org.

Men’s book group “Water for Elephants” by Sara Gruen, 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. (630) 529-1641 Ext. 3, www.roselle.lib.il.us.

“Stories and More” Kindergarten to second grade, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.

Kreative Kids Kindergarten to second grade, 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. Register at (630) 529-1641 Ext. 351, www.roselle.lib.il.us.

Therapy dog reading Grades 1 to 3, 15-minute sessions from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Registration required. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.

Open chess play Ages 8 and older, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Drive. Register at (630) 653-0755, www.cslibrary.org.

Video game program Grades 1 to 5, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, Glenside Public Library, 25 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. (630) 260-1550.

Pajama-Rama storytime 7 p.m. Tuesdays, March 31 and April 14 and 28, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.

"Live Homework Help" Available through the Roselle Public Library Web site, www.roselle.lib.il.us, providing on-line tutors for students grades kindergarten through adult. Library cardholders may access "Live Homework Help" from their own home computer by using their library card and PIN from 4 to 10 p.m. Can also access at the library from 4 p.m. until 15 minutes before closing, through library Internet stations. For more information about on-line services, call the library at (630) 529-1641.

Miscellaneous

“Alice in Wonderland” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 13 and 14, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15, Bartlett Community Center, Oak Room, 700 S. Bartlett Road. $7. Free for ages 3 and younger if sitting in parent’s lap. Register at (630) 540-4800, www.bartlettparks.org.

“Little Mermaid” Children theater production, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 13 and 14, Wheaton Academy Theater, 900 Prince Crossing Road, West Chicago. $7 in advance at Simkus Recreation Center, 849 W. Lies Road, Carol Stream; $8 at the door.

“L” train history program Chicago Chapter of National Railway Historical Society, 8 p.m. Friday, March 13, Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Free. (708) 579-1905, www.chicagonrhs.com.

Gem-Mineral-Fossil Show Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 14, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 15, College of DuPage, Building K, Commons Room, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. www.esconi.org.

Crafts and bingo Lead by Bartlett High School Key Club, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 and 1105 W. Bartlett Road. Free. Register at (630) 213-0100.

Family water party 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Bartlett Park District Indoor Aquatic Facility, 700 S. Bartlett Road. $5 residents, $8 nonresidents. Register at (630) 540-4800, www.bartlettparks.org.

Maple syrup event Maple sugaring, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15, Kline Creek Farm, County Farm Road, south of North Avenue, Winfield, (630) 876-5900; Maple Syrup Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. Sundays, March 15 and 22, Fullersburg Woods, Spring Road, south of 31st Street, Oak Brook, (630) 850-8110.

Bingo Lead by youth group from Resurrection Parish of Wayne, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15; with Girl Scout Troop 198, 3 p.m. Monday, March 16, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 and 1105 W. Bartlett Road. Free. Register at (630) 213-0100.

Bartlett women’s history program Bartlett History Museum curator Pam Rohleder, 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 20, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 and 1105 W. Bartlett Road. Free. Register at (630) 213-0100.

“Farm Wives” house tour 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Monday, March 23, Kline Creek Farm, County Farm Road, south of North Avenue, Winfield. (630) 933-7200.

Spring Recess Science Camp Ages 8 to 13, noon to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday, March 23 to 27, Bartlett Nature Center, 2054 W. Stearns Road. $80. Register at (630) 540-4800, www.bartlettparks.org.

Clubs

Knights in the Morning Chess group, 10 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, Theosophical Society, Olcott Library, 1926 N. Main St., Wheaton. All levels welcome. Call (630) 668-1571, Ext. 304.

Glen Ellyn Runners Fun run for all abilities, 8 a.m. Sundays, Prairie Path Park, between Park Boulevard and Forest Avenue, south of the railroad tracks, Glen Ellyn. (630) 289-8634, www.glenellynrunners.org.

Leisure Riders Bicycling group, 8:35 a.m. Sundays, various locations in Kane and DuPage counties. (630) 587-6468, leisureriders@hotmail.com.

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.

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. Contact Mark Entwistle, (630) 707-3646.

Greater DuPage Leads Club 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Glen Prairie Restaurant, 1250 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn.  Public welcome. “Building your business through networking sales and leads.” Call Carrie Howe, (630) 640-0985.

Wheaton Lions Club Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Masonic Building, 120 W. Wesley St., Wheaton. Call Jim Ellingson, membership chairman, (630) 665-9471, www.wheatonlions.org.

DuPage Rivers Fly Tyers 7 p.m. Tuesdays, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. www.dupageriversflytyers.org.

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

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

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.

Central DuPage Kiwanis Club Noon Wednesdays, Barone’s Restaurant, 475 Pennsylvania Ave., Glen Ellyn. Call Marj Cole, (630) 469-3668, Phil Hartweg, (630) 469-8166.

Wheaton Rotary Club 12:10 p.m. Wednesdays, Arrowhead Golf Club, 26W151 Butterfield Road, Wheaton. Call Cheryl Cross, (630) 588-1987.

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

Glen Ellyn Kiwanis Club Dinner, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Danby’s Station Cafe, 750 E. Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn. Call Doug Ward, (630) 790-1342, or Bob Carlson, (630) 469-9091.

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

Tri-Village Garden Club 7 p.m. every third Wednesday, Popular Creek Public Library, Sonya Crawshaw Branch, 4300 Audrey Lane, Hanover Park. March program on flora and fauna of South Africa. (630) 830-0118, (630) 289-4253, www.trivillagegardenclub.org.

Itasca Quilt Guild 7 p.m. every third Wednesday, Itasca Public Library, 500 W. Irving Park Road. New members welcome. Call (630) 773-1327.

Bloomingdale Garden Club 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, Bloomingdale Fire Station, 179 S. Bloomingdale Road. Container garden program. Call Robert Pulido, (630) 295-8315.

Rotary Club of Glen Ellyn Noon, Thursdays. For location and current meeting information, call Paul Keenon, president, (630) 665-5668, www.glenellynrotary.org.

Children’s story time 11 a.m. Thursdays, Borders Books and Music, 101 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton. (630) 871-9595.

Pub backgammon club 6:45 p.m. Thursdays, Playoff Sports Bar and Grill, 720 E. North Ave., Carol Stream. Ages 21 and older. $10 entry fee. (630) 404-9375.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Overeaters Anonymous 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays, St. Thomas United Methodist Church, 2S511 Route 53, Glen Ellyn. Call Margaret, (630) 719-1625.

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.

Emotions Anonymous 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.

Gam-Anon 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Church of the Incarnation, 261 W. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale. (708) 802-0105, www.gam-anon.org.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 393 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. (630) 220-6200.

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.

Brain injury support group For teens and young adults, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton. Call Amy Grant, (630) 909-6154.

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.

Overeaters Anonymous 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 515 S. Wheaton Ave., Wheaton. Call Kim, (630) 858-6295.

Al-Ateen Support group, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Central DuPage Hospital, Behavioral Health Services, 27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

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

Eating disorder support group 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Roosevelt Glen Corporate Center, 751 Roosevelt Road, Building 7, Suite 115, Glen Ellyn. (630) 800-5913.

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.

Classes/seminars

Midwest Gardening Symposium 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 13 and 14, and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15, Morton Arboretum, I-88 and Route 53, Lisle. Register at (630) 719-2468, www.mortonarb.org.

Women’s self defense class 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Drive. Register at (630) 653-0755, www.cslibrary.org.

Paper clutter class 7 p.m. Monday, March 16, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. Register at (630) 529-1641 Ext. 211, www.roselle.lib.il.us.

Body and brain yoga classes 7 to 8 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Center Stage Dance Studio, 162 E. Lake St., Bloomingdale. Ongoing classes. All ages. For more information, call (630) 292-7060.

Taoist Tai Chi classes Beginner classes, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Belmont Village community room, 545 Belmont Lane, Carol Stream. Ongoing enrollment. Free introductory lessons and demonstrations. www.taoist.org.

Tax return tips class 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, Glenside Public Library, 25 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. (630) 260-1550.

Health screening seminar 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 and 1105 W. Bartlett Road. Free. Register at (630) 213-0100.

Wills/trusts/retirement seminar 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. Register at (630) 529-1641 Ext. 211, www.roselle.lib.il.us.

Home school resources service Appointments available Mondays, March 23, April 27 and May 18, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. Register at (630) 529-1641, Ext. 351, www.roselle.lib.il.us.

First-time homebuyer workshop 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, Pioneer Club, 27W130 St. Charles Road, Carol Stream. Register at (888) 513-9152 Ext. 43.

Productions and entertainment classes Singing, acting, modeling and dancing classes offered. Participants will have a chance to be tested for commercials and magazines. All ages welcome. Free class offered to let attendees discover their talent. For more information, call (708) 524-2752 or e-mail isouz@aol.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

Benefit dinner Aurora Youth Symphony Orchestra, 5:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Pipers Banquet Hall, 1295 Butterfield Road, Aurora. $50 adults, $25 for children younger than 13. Register with Deborah Hensley, (630) 208-8944, deborahsdesigns@sbcglobal.net, or Jennifer Richardson, (630) 879-9249, jlricha@hotmail.com.

Used book sale Friends of the Bloomingdale Public Library, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 14, library, Meeting Rooms A/B, 101 Fairfield Way. (630) 529-3120.

Fashion show and luncheon Bartlett Woman’s Club, noon Sunday, March 15, Villa Olivia Country Club, 1401 W. Lake St., Bartlett. $30 adults, $16 children 12 and younger. Call Peggy, (630) 830-8407, and Paula, (630) 372-1677. www.bartlettwomansclub.org.

Floral bloom showcase Streamwood Woman’s Club, 7 p.m. Monday, March 30, Canton Middle School, 1100 Sunset Circle, Streamwood. $10. Proceeds benefit Alexian Brothers’ Women’s Services and Hanover Township Food Pantry. Contact Celia, (630) 289-9562, streamwoodwomansclub@yahoo.com.

Food drive donations Elgin Symphony Orchestra serving as a drop-off location for the City of Elgin’s food drive. To encourage donations, the ESO is offering one free ticket for every 10 non-perishable food items dropped off in person at the box office, 20 DuPage Court, Elgin. Free tickets will be redeemable for any of the remaining 2008-09 season concerts taking place through June.

Special events

Candidate forum Bartlett Woman’s Club, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, Bartlett Community Center, Oak Room, 700 S. Bartlett Road. Call Ruth, (630) 837-8125.

Spring bazaar Vendors and crafters wanted, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 and 1105 W. Bartlett Road. (630) 213-0100.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Religion

Feast of St. Joseph 12:15 to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15, St. Peter the Apostle Church, 524 N. Rush St., Itasca.

Jewish Holiday Purim program Elgin Congregation Kneseth Israel director Ron Raben, 10 a.m. Monday, March 16, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 and 1105 W. Bartlett Road. Free. Register at (630) 213-0100.