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

Lira Ensemble concert 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State St., Chicago. Program is "Concert of the Polish Carols." $45 and $50. For tickets, call (773) 508-7040.


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.

Orchestra concert Elgin Symphony Orchestra, 1:30 and 8 p.m., Friday to Sunday, Jan. 9 to 11, Hemmens Cultural Center, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin. The orchestra will perform Brahm’s Second Symphony, featuring celloist Matt Haimovitz. Tickets start at $15. For tickets, call (847) 888-4000, www.elginsymphony.org.

Elgin Children’s Chorus auditions 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive. Children ages 7 to 16. Ability to read music not required. To schedule an audition, call (847) 931-7464, www.elginchildrenschorus.org.

art
“Reflections of the Winter Holidays” exhibit Through Jan. 9, Bartlett Village Hall Gallery, 228 S. Main St. Includes photos, paintings, ornaments and other art objects that reflect the winter season. Sponsored by Arts in Bartlett. (630) 372-4152.

Library
“Saturday Skills: Mousing” 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. Drop-in tutorial aimed at the beginning computer mouse user or help individuals brush up on their skills. For more information, call (630) 529-1641, Ext. 3.

Youth Chess Club 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 5 to March 23, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. Ages 7 to 17. Basic knowledge of chess necessary. Registration ongoing. For more information or registration, call (630) 529-1641, Ext. 351.

Winter reading program Monday, Jan. 5, through Friday, Feb. 13, Bensenville Public Library, 200 S. Church Road. Read books and keep a journal. Prizes awarded. For more information and registration, call (630) 766-4642.

Tots and Tykes storytime 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 13 to Feb. 17, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. Ages 6 to 19 months with adult. Register at the library or by calling (630) 529-1641, Ext. 351.

Toddler Tales storytime 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 13 to Feb. 17, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. Ages 20 to 35 months with adult. Register at the library or by calling (630) 529-1641, Ext. 351.

Hearing screenings for adults 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. An audiologist from Alexian Brothers Hospital Network will provide a quick test that can identify significant hearing loss that may need further evaluation. Limited appointments available. Registration required by calling AlexianConnects at (866) 253-9426.

Drop-in storytime 10 to 10:30 a.m. Fridays, Bensenville Public Library, 200 S. Church Road. For children not yet in kindergarten. For more information, call (630) 766-4642.

Library District trustee election An election for the office of Library District trustee of the Roselle Public Library District will be held Tuesday, April 7. There are three four-year terms open for election. Candidate information packets and forms may be picked up at the Reference Desk of the library, 40 S. Park St. Candidates must file completed nomination papers during the filing period that starts Monday, Jan. 19, and ends Jan. 26 at 5 p.m. For more information, call Lisa Poignant at (630) 529-1641.

Chicago Wolves winter reading Winter reading program for grades 1 to 5 sponsored by the Chicago Wolves hockey team at Glenside Public Library District, 25 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. Grades 1 to 5. Register now at Youth Services Desk. (630) 260-1550.

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

Water Walkers Club Bartlett Park District, 9 to 10 a.m. Thursdays, through Dec. 11, Splash Central Pool, 700 S. Bartlett Road. Water exercise program for adults. $35 residents, $50 non-residents. Register at (630) 540-4834.

Piano recital and sing-along 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Phyllis Muhling of Bartlett will present a piano recital and sing-along. Register at (630) 213-0100.

Rosemary Clooney musical performance 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. The Ladies of Victory Chapter of the Red Hat Society present Heather Braoudakis in “Rosemary,” singing the songs that Rosemary Clooney made famous. Register at (630) 213-0100.

Happy Hour party 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Features a piano sing-along by Helen Olsen and story telling by Dudley Olsen. Register at (630) 213-0100.

clubs
630 Singles 8:30 p.m. every first Friday, Arrowhead Golf Club, 26W151 Butterfield Road, Wheaton. (630) 585-4127, www.630singles.org.

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.

Greater DuPage Leads Club 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Glen Prairie Restaurant, 1250 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn.  Public welcome. “Building your business through networking sales and leads.” Call Carrie Howe, (630) 640-0985, or Lou Joachim, (630) 767-9377.

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.

Wheaton Toastmasters 7 p.m. every first and third Monday, St. Matthew United Church, 1420 S. Gables Blvd., Wheaton. Call Kristen Gehrig, (630) 981-1833, or Dan Storrer, (630) 653-5678.

Elmhurst Business Builders 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays, The Elmhurst Restaurant, 441 W. Lake St. Contact Mark Entwistle, (630) 707-3646.

Glen Ellyn Lions Club Social, 6:30 p.m., dinner, 7 p.m. every first and third Tuesday, Barone's Restaurant, 475 Pennsylvania Ave., Glen Ellyn. RSVP to (630) 455-8350. www.glenellynlions.org.

Women in Career Transition Women’scareer management, 7 p.m. every first Tuesday, Illinois Institute of Technology, Rice Lake Campus, 210 East Loop Road, Wheaton. Free. Preregister by e-mail to events@myworkforceministry.com.

Wheaton Woman’s Department Club 9:30 a.m. every first Tuesday, St. Daniel the Prophet Church, 101 W. Loop Road, Wheaton. Call Ellen Rezabeck, (630) 668-7698.

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.

Greek heritage group American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association DuPage Chapter 423, 7:30 p.m. every first Wednesday, Addison Village Hall, 1 Friendship Plaza. Call Frank Mitropoulos, (630) 595-9477, www.ahepa.org.

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.

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.

YMCA Men and Women’s Club 7 p.m. every second Thursday, October to June, B.R. Ryall YMCA, 49 Deicke Drive, Glen Ellyn. YMCA membership is not required. (630) 629-0223.

Mystery Loves Company Book discussion group, 8 p.m. every second Thursday, Barnes and Noble book store, 351 Town Square, Wheaton. (630) 653-2122.

DuPage Birding Club 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, Faith Lutheran Church, 41 N. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Guest speaker is Jeff Hover, an avian ecologist at the Illinois Natural History Survey. Topic is “Birds are Amazing!” For more information, visit www.dupagebirding.org.

Support groups
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.

Caregivers support group 6:30 to 8 p.m. every first and third Monday, Metropolitan Family Services DuPage, 222 E. Willow Ave., Wheaton. Call Mimi Williams, (630) 833-1353.

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

Stroke support group 4:15 p.m. every first Tuesday, Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton. Call Phyllis Buntin, (630) 420-6288.

Parkinson’s support group For caregivers, 10 a.m. every first Tuesday, The Meadows of Glen Ellyn, 60 North Nicoll Way, Glen Ellyn. (630) 446-1527.

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

National Association for Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders of Glen Ellyn Eating disorder support group, 6:30 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.

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.

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.

Living with Loss Support group, 2 p.m. every second Thursday, The Meadows of Glen Ellyn , 60 N. Nicoll Ave., Glen Ellyn. Call Maureen Dixon, (630) 446-1527.

Lupus support group 10 a.m. to noon every second Thursday, Central DuPage Hospital, Danada medical offices, 7 Blanchard Circle, Suite 102, Wheaton.

Classes/seminars
Body and brain yoga classes 7 to 8 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, beginning Jan. 5, Center Stage Dance Studio, 162 E. Lake St., Bloomingdale. Ongoing classes. All ages. For more information, call (630) 292-7060.

First Time Homebuyer Workshop 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, Pioneer Club, 27W130 St. Charles Road, Carol Stream. Local attorney, lender and realtor will speak on how to buy the best home at the lowest cost. Participants will receive a free home buyer manual. Free. Reservations required at (888) 413-9152, Ext. 32.

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.

Volunteer management training class 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 13 to 15, Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago, Forest View Education Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Course is designed for anyone who is involved in or works for a nonprofit. A certificate will be issues upon successful completion of the course. For more information or to register, call (847) 228-1320.

NAMI Basics class National Alliance on Mental Illness, 7 p.m. starting Jan. 21, NAMI DuPage office, 2100 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Course for parents with children under age 17. Free. Register at (630) 752-0066, Ext. 210.

Tai Chi Chuan 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays, Theosophical Society, 1926 N. Main St., Wheaton. Teacher Ben Furman has over 20 years of experience in martial arts. Cost is $10 per class, $9 for members. All levels are welcome. For more information, call (630) 668-1571, www.theosophical.org.

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
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.

Entertainment books fundraiser Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services are selling entertainment discount savings books to support its youth programs. $20 per book. To order a copy, call WAYS at (630) 231-7166, or order online at www.entertainment.com/support, and enter account number ED-108912.

2009 Calendars Four Paws Animal Foundation selling 2009 calendars for $12.50, that depict some of the organization's rescues as well as family pets as a fundraiser to support their adoption/rescue efforts. Order forms for the calendars can be obtained at Banbury Fair and Heartland Animal Hospital in Bartlett; Hanover Park Animal Care Center; and Health Emporium in Streamwood. Order forms can be downloaded from www.fourpawsfoundation.petfinder.com.

interest groups
Preschool screening Community Consolidated School District 93 will conduct preschool screenings for resident children ages 33 months to 5 years old at Cloverdale School, 1182 Merbach Drive, Carol Stream, on Mondays, Jan. 5 and March 2. Screenings will be held at Roy DeShane School, 475 Chippewa Trail, Carol Stream, on Mondays, Feb. 9 and March 9. Staff members will assess childen’s readiness, social interactions, speech-language, fine-gross motor skills, vision and hearing. Appointments are required and can be made by calling the District office at (630) 539-3158.

Photographers wanted The Bloomingdale Park District Museum inviting photographers to enter its annual juried photography show for 2009, titled, “Click!” Interested artists may drop off their pieces at the museum, 108 S. Bloomingdale Road, from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, and from 10 a.m. tlo 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7. Work must be properly framed and wired. Entry fees include $10 for each piece or $25 for a maximum of three pieces. The show opens Jan. 17 and closes Feb. 21. Prize money for color and black and white. A complimentary reception will be held from 6 to  p.m. Friday, Jan. 23. For more information, call (630) 539-3096.

Hospice volunteers needed Trinity Hospice, Arlington Heights, is seeking volunteers to serve patients and families. Also need bereavement, special project and office volunteers. Training provided. For more information, call Angie Smith at (847) 357-0557.

Staff resumes wanted ArtReach Educational Theatre and Spotlite Theatrix Production Company are accepting resumes for instructors, instructor-performers, directors, choreographers, musical directors and technical staff for their upcoming workshops and productions. Resumes may be mailed to ArtReach Educational Theatre, Attn: Dan Walsh, 915 Crestwood Court, Streamwood, IL 60107; or e-mailed to ArtReachSpotlite@aol.com.