Arts and Entertainment

Music

Irish keyboard concert Edizon Dayao, 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 110 1 and 1105 W. Bartlett Road. Free. Register at (630) 213-0100.

Piano entertainment Bob Kurtz, 3 p.m. Friday, March 27, 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

“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

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.

Family stories/crafts 11 a.m. Saturdays, March 21, April 11 and May 2, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.

Author visit Razia Fasih Ahmad, 1 p.m. Saturday, March 21, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.

African game preserve travelogue 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. (630) 529-1641 Ext. 211, www.roselle.lib.il.us.

Youth Chess Club 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, 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.

Historic Illinois highways program 7 p.m. Monday, March 23, Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Drive. Register at (630) 653-0755, www.cslibrary.org.

Spring story time Groups for 6 months through age 5, Tuesday, March 24, to Friday, April 24, Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Drive. Register at (630) 653-0755, www.cslibrary.org.

Tots and Tykes Storytime 6 to 19 months, 11:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, March 24 to April 28, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. Register at (630) 529-1641 Ext. 351, www.roselle.lib.il.us.

Toddler Tales 20 to 35 months, 10 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, March 24 to April 28, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. Register at (630) 529-1641 Ext. 351, www.roselle.lib.il.us.

Video/board games Grades 2 to 12, 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, March 24 and 25, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.

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.

Vegetarian diet program 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, Glenside Public Library, 25 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. (630) 260-1550.

Preschool Storytime Ages 3 to 5, 10 to 10:30 a.m. or 1 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, March 25 to April 29, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. Register at (630) 529-1641 Ext. 351, www.roselle.lib.il.us.

Juggling/variety entertainment Jason Kollum, 10 a.m. Thursday, March 26, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.

Book discussion “The White Masai” by Corinne Hofmann, 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.

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

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.

Amish/Mennonite quilt program 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 21, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 and 1105 W. Bartlett Road. Free. Register at (630) 213-0100.

Vernal equinox walk Noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, Bartlett Nature Center, 2054 W. Stearns Road. Register at (630) 540-4800, www.bartlettparks.org.

Maple syrup event Maple Syrup Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 22, Fullersburg Woods, Spring Road, south of 31st Street, Oak Brook, (630) 850-8110.

“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.

Wii bowling/breakfast 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, Bartlett Community Center, Oak Room, 700 S. Bartlett Road. $5. Register at (630) 540-4800, www.bartlettparks.org.

Magical creatures program Ages 6 to 10, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, Bartlett Nature Center, 2054 W. Stearns Road. $20. Register at (630) 540-4800, www.bartlettparks.org.

Springtime cake decorating Ages 3 to 12, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, Bartlett Community Center, Program Room 1, 700 S. Bartlett Road. $32. Register at (630) 540-4800, www.bartlettparks.org.

Spring Break camps Days Off Club and PLAYcation, Monday to Friday, March 30 to April 3, Carol Stream Park District. www.csparks.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.

Real Estate Investors Association Networking night, 6 to 9 p.m. every fourth Monday, Old Country Buffet, 551 E. Roosevelt Road, Lombard. $9.49. www.careia.org.

Dead-or-Active Poet’s Society Writing workshop, 7:30 p.m. every fourth Monday, Barnes and Noble book store, 351 Town Square, Wheaton. (630) 653-2122.

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.

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.

DuPage Woodworkers 7 p.m. every fourth Wednesday, St. James Apostle Church, 480 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn. March program on bird carving. Call Bill Eck, (708) 409-8733.

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.

Mothers of Twins Club 7 p.m. every fourth Thursday, Adventist Glen Oaks Hospital, 701 Winthrop Ave., Glendale Heights. (630) 213-4025.

West Suburban Lapidary Club 8 p.m. every fourth Friday, The Abbey, 740 W. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Membership $17 per year per family. (708) 442-5452.

Wee C Miniature Club Doll house furniture and figures, 7 p.m. every fourth Friday, Salvation Army, 1S415 Summit Ave., Villa Park. Contact Betty Walter, (630) 530-9841, or Karen Priester, (630) 893-7732.

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.

Emotions Anonymous 10 a.m. Mondays, St. Barnabas Church, 22W415 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn. (708) 383-0200.

Lap band support group 6:30 to 8 p.m. every fourth Monday, Central DuPage Hospital, Conference Room A, 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.

National Alliance on Mental Illness Family member support group, 7 to 8:30 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday, NAMI Office, Building B, Suite 925, 2100 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Register at (630) 752-0066 Ext. 210, www.namidupage.org.

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.

Ostomy support group 7 to 8:30 p.m. every fourth Wednesday, Central DuPage Hospital, 25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield. (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

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.

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.

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.

Balance screenings Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 110 1 and 1105 W. Bartlett Road. Free. Register at (630) 213-0100.

First-time homebuyer workshop 6:30 to 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

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.

Flower fundraiser Boy Scout Troop 66 of Bartlett, order by Friday, April 3. Delivery on May 22. Call Deb Hanahan, (630) 289-4869.

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

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.