Arts and Entertainment

Music

Piano songs Entertainer Bob Kurtz, 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 and 1105 W. Bartlett Road. Free. Register at (630) 213-0100.

Opera gala concert Elgin Opera will perform “A Taste of Italy,” at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Tickets prices range from $20 to $40 for adults and $15 to $35 for students and seniors. (847) 931-5900, www.hemmens.org.

Piano sing-along Phyllis Muhling, 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 and 1105 W. Bartlett Road. Free. Register at (630) 213-0100.

Chinese fine arts program 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 and 1105 W. Bartlett Road. Free. Register at (630) 213-0100.

Beethoven pastoral Elgin Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Tickets start at $15. (847) 888-4000, www.elmhurstsymphony.org.

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

Sweet art class Ages 5 and older, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, Aldrin Community Center, 391 Illini Drive, Carol Stream. $19 residents, $25 nonresidents. (630) 784-6100, www.csparks.org.

Photography exhibit “Click,” through Feb. 21, Bloomingdale Park District Museum, 108 S. Bloomingdale Road. Over 100 pieces of photography available for purchase. (630) 539-3096.

Library

January book discussion 12:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Title being discussed is “Water for Elephants” by Sara Gruen. Copies are available at the check-out desk. No registration required. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.

Craft for soldiers Quilt tops, 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Drive. Adults and teens. Register at (630) 653-0755, www.cslibrary.org.

Rick Kelley Family Show 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.

Games at the library Ages 2 to 12, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.

Microsoft Word class 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. Microsoft Word basics will be covered. For more information or registration, call (630) 529-1641, www.roselle.lib.il.us.

“Images of Honest Abe” Slide lecture, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Drive. Register at (630) 653-0755, www.cslibrary.org.

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. For more information or registration, call (630) 529-1641, Ext. 351.

South Africa travel program 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, Bloomingdale Public Library, 101 Fairfield Way. Register at (630) 924-2730.

Tots and Tykes storytime 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, through 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, through 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.

Drop-in storytimes Two storytime programs offered at the Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. “Family Storytime” will meet from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through Feb. 17; “Morning storytime” for children and adults meets at 10 a.m. Thursdays, through Feb. 20. No registration required. For more information, call (630) 529-1641, Ext. 351.

Valentine’s chocolate creations 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Drive. Register at (630) 653-0755, www.cslibrary.org.

Basic Chess for Beginners class 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through Feb. 4, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. Ages 7 to 9. Introduction to the history of chess. Very basic moves and skills necessary to play chess are explained and practiced. Register at (630) 529-1641, Ext. 351, www.roselle.lib.il.us.

Unfinished craft project night 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.

Live wolf program 12:30 to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Register at (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.

Edvard Munch slide lecture Corresponding with Art Institute of Chicago exhibit, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. Register at (630) 529-1641, Ext. 211, www.roselle.lib.il.us.

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 through Feb. 7 at Youth Services Desk. (630) 260-1550.

“A Reading Wonderland” Winter reading program for children, infants to fifth grade, through Monday, March 2, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. Participants will receive a game sheet to keep track of minutes read and a program bookmark. Earn prizes when reach reading goals of three, six and nine hours. Register at the Youth Services Desk. For more information, call (630) 529-1641, Ext. 351, www.roselle.lib.il.us.

“Pop Open a Good Book” Winter reading program for all ages to Saturday, Feb. 28, Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Drive. Participants will receive a popcorn-themed book log at the Youth Services Desk to keep track of books  read and a rating sheet to share their opinions. Prizes will be awarded to readers who finish at least eight books. Register at the Youth Services Desk. For more information, call (630) 653-0755, www.cslibrary.org.

“Follow the Pack to a Good Book” Winter reading program for all ages to Saturday, Feb. 28, at Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. For more information, call (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

Super Bowl party 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 and 1105 W. Bartlett Road. Free. Register at (630) 213-0100.

Women’s accessories program Darlene’s Accessories and Etc., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 and 1105 W. Bartlett Road. Free. Register at (630) 213-0100.

“West Side Story” Lake Park High School theater department, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 6 and 7, East Campus, 600 S. Medinah Road, Roselle. $7 adults, $5 non-Lake Park students, free for seniors, children younger than 13 and Lake Park students. (630) 295-5313.

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

Middle School Idol Elimination round, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, Glenbard North High School, 990 Kuhn Road, Carol Stream. $7 in advance, $8 at the door. (630) 784-6100, www.csparks.org.

Daddy-daughter valentine dance Ages 4 and older, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 6 and 7, St. Andrews Golf Course, 3N441 Route 59, West Chicago. $29 residents, $39 nonresidents. (630) 784-6100, 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.

Computers Are Easy Users Group 9:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, Glenside Public Library, 25 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. Special interest group, followed by meeting and presentation. www.caeug.net.

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.

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.

Women in Career Transition Women’s career 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.

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.

DuPage Woodworkers 7 p.m. every fourth Wednesday, St. James Apostle Church, 480 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Jan. 28 program will be a demonstration of Google SketchUp software that can be used to create, modify and share 3-D models. Call Bill Eck, (708) 409-8733, www.dupagewoodworkers.com.

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.

Greater DuPage Chapter of Lead’s Club After hours event, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, Glen Prairie Restaurant, 1250 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn. Provides an effective means to increase business through referral-based networking. Call Carrie Howe, (630) 640-0985.

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.

Glendale Heights Woman’s Club  7:30 p.m. every first Wednesday, Glendale Lakes Golf Club, 1550 President St., Glendale Heights. (630) 653-5664, www.GHJWC.org.

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. Non-competitive business networking. Call Michelle Ingram, (630) 336-5039, or Kathleen Longueil, (847) 882-8181.

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.

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

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.

PFLAG Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, 2 to 4 p.m. every first Sunday, Unitarian Church of Hinsdale, 17 W. Maple St., Hinsdale. (773) 935-2398, www.pflagchicago.com.

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.

Bariatric support group 6:30 to 8 p.m. every first 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.

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.

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.

Chronic Pain support group 3:30 to 5 p.m. every first Thursday, Marianjoy at Oakbrook Terrace, 682 Butterfield Road, Oakbrook Terrace. Call Dr. Angelique Strand, (630) 268-7536.

Adult grief support group “Pathway to Wholeness,” 6:30 to 8 p.m. every first and third Thursday, Alden Valley Ridge, 275 E. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale. Call Rev. Jeffrey Pears, bereavement coordinator, (630) 317-3341.

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

CPR/first aid class Ages 16 and older, 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, Aldrin Community Center, 391 Illini Drive, Carol Stream. $49 residents, $69 nonresidents. (630) 784-6100, www.csparks.org.

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.

First time homebuyer workshop 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, Pioneer Club, 27W130 St. Charles Road, Carol Stream. Information on how to purchase a foreclosure. Local attorney, lender, home inspector and real estate agent discuss how to buy the best home at the lowest cost. Reservations required 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

Top Hat Ball Marklund benefit, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, Navy Pier Grand Ballroom, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. $325. Call Jeannine Zupo, (630) 624-9874.

Raffle tickets St. Isidore School in Bloomingdale is selling tickets for their Grand Raffle on Feb. 28 at Venuti’s Restaurant in Addison. The winner will have their choice of a 2009 Volkswagen convertible or $25,000 cash. Tickets are $100 each and only 750 tickets are being sold. To purchase tickets, call the school office at (630) 529-9323.

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

Cirque du Soleil performance “Saltimbanco” arena tour, through Sunday, Feb. 1, Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. $40 to $95 adults, $32 to $76 children 12 and younger. (866) 448-7849, www.cirquedusoleil.com.

Arts in Bartlett events Feb. 2 is the deadline to enter to events sponsored by Arts in Bartlett and the Bartlett Public Library that are part of “The Big Read.” Bartlett’s selection is the Jack London novel, “The Call of the Wild.” Children can enter the “Draw Buck” contest with prizes for the drawings that best depict the appearance and spirit of Buck, the sled dog featured in the novel. Entry blanks are available in “doggie bags” at the library, Bartlett Community Center and the Village Hall, second floor art gallery. Adults are invited to exhibit their works in the “Call of the Wild” art and photography exhibit in the Village Hall art gallery that will run from Feb. 9 to March 20. Works should depict wildlife, dogs and scenery similar to the Alaskan Yukon in which the book is set. Applications are available in the Village Hall art gallery or from Arts in Bartlett. Artist reception is 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17. For more information, call Arts in Bartlett at (630) 372-4152.

Craft/vendor fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 7 and 8, Bartlett Hills Golf Club, 800 W. Oneida Ave. (630) 213-3103, mgearhart@vbartlett.org.

Interest groups

Preschool screening Community Consolidated School District 93, resident children ages 33 months to 5 years old, Monday, March 2, Cloverdale School, 1182 Merbach Drive, Carol Stream; Mondays, Feb. 9 and March 9, Roy DeShane School, 475 Chippewa Trail, Carol Stream. Staff members will assess children’s readiness, social interactions, speech-language, fine-gross motor skills, vision and hearing. Register with District office, (630) 539-3158.

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.