Arts and entertainment

Music

Solo/ensemble band contest Chicago Area Music Directors Association, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, St. Louise deMarillac School, 1125 Harrison Ave., LaGrange Park.

Rock/Americana concert Ian McLagan and the Bump Band, 9 p.m. Saturday, March 7, FitzGerald’s Nightclub, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $15. (708) 788-2118, www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

“Your Majesty” Tower Chorale, 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 8, Divine Infant Church, 1601 Newcastle Ave., Westchester. $15 adults, $12 students and seniors.

Handel Week Festival “Messiah” concert, 3 p.m. Sunday, March 8, Grace Episcopal Church, 924 Lake St., Oak Park. $30. (708) 383-2261, www.handelweek.com.

Vocal jazz classics Oak Park River Forest Children’s Choir, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 8, FitzGerald’s Nightclub, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $5. (708) 788-2118, www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Live jazz John Burnett Orchestra, 6 p.m. Sunday, March 8, FitzGerald’s Nightclub, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $10, $5 ages 17 and younger. (708) 788-2118, www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Live entertainment Jazz vocalist Elaine Dame, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10; Whiskey Bob Taylor, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, Salt Creek Wine Bar, 8900 Fairview Ave., Brookfield. (708) 387-2432, www.saltcreekwinebar.com.

Singer showcase Chicago Singer Spotlight, 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, FitzGerald’s Nightclub, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $8. (708) 788-2118, www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Blues concert Paula Nelson, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, FitzGerald’s Nightclub, sidebar, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $10. (708) 788-2118, www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Unplugged concert Blue Lincolns, 8 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Grounds for Appeal Espresso Bar, 3242 Oak Park Ave., Berwyn. (708) 749-CAFE.

Irish fiddle tunes Character Fleadh, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Palmer Place, 56 S. La Grange Road, La Grange.

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

“Leaving Iowa” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 6 and 7, Morton College, Jedlicka Performing Arts Center, 3801 S. Central Ave., Cicero. $8 to $15. (708) 656-1800, www.jpactheatre.com.

“S-E-X-OH!” Teatro Luna, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 5 and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 5 p.m. Sundays, March 6 to 29, Berwyn Cultural Center, 6420 16th St. $16. (708) 795-6704, www.16thstreettheater.org.

“How I Learned to Drive” 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through March 15, Village Players Performing Arts Center, Blackbox Theater, 1010 Madison St., Oak Park. $20. (866) 764-1010, www.village-players.org.

Library

Caddy training program Ages 12 to 18, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, and Monday, March 9, La Grange Public Library, 10 W. Cossitt Ave. Register at (708) 352-0576 Ext. 35, www.lagrangelibrary.org.

Wednesday movie matinee “Mamma Mia!” 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlaines Ave. (708) 447-0869.

Eager Readers Kindergarten to second grade, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, Brookfield Public Library, 8820 Brookfield Ave. Celebrating birthday of Dr. Seuss. Register at (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.info.

Drop-in craft Friday to Sunday, March 6 to 8, Brookfield Public Library, 8820 Brookfield Ave. (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.info.

Family storytime 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Saturday, March 7, Brookfield Public Library, 8820 Brookfield Ave. (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.info.

“It’s Bizarre” food/craft program Ages 11 and older, 4 p.m. Monday, March 9, Brookfield Public Library, 8820 Brookfield Ave. (708) 485-6917 Ext. 140, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.info.

Magic/balloon show Magic Matt, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlaines Ave. Register at (708) 447-3698.

Irish music Mary Barrett Rimm and Paul Wood, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12, Lyons Public Library, 4209 Joliet Ave., Lyons. (708) 447-3577.

Bookmark design contest Grades 6 to 12, through Tuesday, March 31, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlaines Ave. (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

Start Smart Golf Program Ages 5 to 7, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 to April 16, Pleasant Dale Park District Recreation Center, 7425 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge. $55 residents, $65 nonresidents. Register at (630) 662-6220.

Senior play reading group “The American Clock” by Arthur Miller, 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 5, Grand Avenue Community Center, 4211 Grand Ave., Western Springs. Call Stephanie Bailey, (708) 354-1323 Ext. 19.

Thursday afternoon movies 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, Riverside Town Hall, 27 Riverside Road. March 5 features “The Man Who Knew Too Much.”

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.

Art opening reception Photography of Peter Bosey, 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Salt Creek Wine Bar, 8900 Fairview Ave., Brookfield. (708) 387-2432, www.saltcreekwinebar.com.

Cookie Club Ages 3 to 5, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.; ages 5 to 8, 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Pleasant Dale Park District Chalet, 8300 S. Wolf Road, Willow Springs. $20 residents, $25 nonresidents. Register at (708) 246-4030.

Lil’ Chefs Ages 4 to 7, 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 7, Pleasant Dale Park District Chalet, 8300 S. Wolf Road, Willow Springs. $24 residents, $30 nonresidents. Register at (708) 246-4030.

Minature watercolor class 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 8, Vintage Cottage, 917 Burlington Ave., Western Springs. $25. Registration required. (708) 246-2034.

Tumbling classes Four levels of classes, Tuesdays, March 10 to April 14, Pleasant Dale Park District Recreation Center, 7425 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge. $29 to $45 residents, $39 to $55 nonresidents. Register at (630) 662-6220.

St. Patrick’s Day dinner/dance Doors open, 6:30 p.m., dancing, 8 p.m. Satruday, March 14, Willowbrook Ballroom, 8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. $22, $8 for dancing only. (708) 839-1000, www.willowbrookballroom.com.

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

Brookfield Jazz Society 7 p.m. Thursdays, Cottage at Irish Times, 8869 Burlington Ave., Brookfield. March 5 features “What’s In a Tune” presentation. $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, Township of Lyons, first floor rear, 6404 Joliet Road. (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.

West Suburban Toastmasters 7 to 8:45 p.m. every first and third Thursday, La Grange Park Public Library, 555 N. La Grange Road. Contact Carol Markov, cmarkov@abelsontaylor.com.

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) 447-2214.

Catholic Alumni Club Dinner, 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, Giordano’s, 10410 W. Cermak Road, Westchester. Register with Marlene, (708) 450-8280; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Blues Bar, 2 W. Busse Ave., Mt. Prospect. Call David Horwitz, (847) 290-1591.

Sokol and Sokolice Tabor 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, Sokol Tabor Lower Hall, 16th Street and Clarence Avenue, Berwyn. Discussing March 14 Physical Education and Gymnastics Exhibition.

Experimental Aircraft Association Countryside chapter, 8 p.m. every first Friday, Lyons Township Hall, 6404 Joliet Road. (630) 834-8016.

La Leche League of Brookfield Breast-feeding group, 10 to 11:30 a.m. every first Friday. For location, call Angie Runyan, (708) 485-9317.

Scrabble Club #518 1 to 5 p.m. every first and third Saturday, La Grange Park Village Hall, Community Room, 447 N. Catherine Ave. $1 per meeting. Call Roberta Krenek, (708) 354-5970.

Western Springs Music Club 7 p.m. Sunday, March 8, Grace Lutheran Church of La Grange, 200 N. Catherine St. Classical music performances. (708) 579-3779.

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. March 9 features discussion on real-estate taxes and tax-appeal process.

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.

Rotary Club of Countryside 7 a.m. Wednesdays, William Tell Banquets, 6201 W. Joliet Road, Countryside.

Kiwanis Club of Western Springs 8 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesday, Community Bank, 1000 Hillgrove Ave., Western Springs. Call Dr. Sarah Kelly, (708) 246-6611.

Brookfield-La Grange Park Lions Club 7 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesday. Call president for location.

Suburban Collectors Club Stamp collectors, 8 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesday, Sokol Spirit Hall, 3909 Prairie Ave., Brookfield. Contact Jack, (630) 257-7430, philaburn@aol.com.

North Riverside Just-In-Between Club 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, Police Department, lower level, 2401 S. DesPlaines Ave., North Riverside. Entertainment by violinist Jennifer Silk. Call Elaine Abbinante, (708) 443-5670.

Speakeasy anniversary trip Western Sprins Senior Club, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, leaving from Western Springs Recreation Center, 1500 Walker St. $57 members, $62 guests. (708) 784-8966, (708) 246-9267.

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.

Caregiver support group “Lunch Bunch,” 11:30 a.m. every first Thursday, Bakers Square Restaurant, 942 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. Call Mindy Jannenga Phillips, (708) 354-1323 Ext. 28.

MOMS Club of La Grange Park Membership meeting, 10 a.m. to noon every first Thursday, La Grange Park Public Library, 555 N. La Grange Road. For at-home mothers in La Grange, La Grange Park and Brookfield. lpmoms@yahoo.com.

Mothers and More Near West Suburban Chapter, 7 to 8:50 p.m. every first Thursday, La Grange Park Public Library, 555 N. La Grange Road. Call Ann, (708) 205-7007, www.mothersandmore.org.

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.

Alzheimer’s caregiver support group 1 to 2:30 p.m. every first Friday, Southwest Suburban Center on Aging, 111 W. Harris Ave., La Grange. (708) 354-1323, Ext. 15.

Memory loss support group 1 to 2:30 p.m. every first Friday, 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, LaGrange Park Library, 555 N. LaGrange 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.

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.

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.

Buddy’s Place registration Bereavement support group for ages 4 to 18, starting in March, Pillars, 333 N. La Grange Road, LaGrange Park. Free. Register at (708) 354-5280 Ext. 3122.

Seminars/classes

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.

Diabetes seminar “Managing Diabetes During These Challenging Times,” 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, March 5, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, Dixon Education Center, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road. Register at (630) 856-7525, www.keepingyouwell.com.

School open house 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, Trinity Lutheran School, 11503 German Church Road, Burr Ridge. Register at (815) 483-3952. www.tlbr.org.

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.

Sensory integration in-service 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, Aspire Children’s Services, 1815 Wolf Road, Hillside. $10 for public, free for current Aspire families. Register by Friday, March 6, with Kelly Hiznay, (708) 236-0979 Ext. 130.

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.

Home buyers seminar 10 a.m. Saturday, March 7, Westchester Public Library, 10700 Canterbury St. Register at (708) 562-3573.

Zoo job fair Ages 16 and older, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 8, Brookfield Zoo, Discovery Center, First Avenue and 31st Street. Complete seasonal employment application before attending. (708) 688-8881, www.czs.org.

Health/vitality seminar Dinner presentation, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, Cafe 36, 22 Calendar Ave., La Grange. Held by Fimreite Chiropractic. (708) 352-3352.

Adoption process seminar Adult Education Lyons Township, 7 to 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, Lyons High School, North Campus, 100 S. Brainard Ave., La Grange. $51, $68 per couple. Register at (708) 354-5473, www.lths.net/Academics/Departments/Adult_Education/

American Cancer Society lecture 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, Meadowbrook Manor, 339 S. 9th Ave., La Grange. RSVP to (708) 354-4660.

Dog obedience Beginner class, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, March 12 to May 14; advanced class, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, March 19 to May 14, Community Park District of LaGrange Park, 1501 Barnsdale Road. $110 residents, $130 nonresidents. (708) 354-4580.

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

Super bingo St. Laurence High School Mothers’ Club, noon Sunday, March 8, St. Laurence High School, 5556 W. 77th St., Burbank. $20. Purchase advance tickets by Wednesday, March 4. (708) 458-6900 Ext. 411, momsclub@stlaurence.com.

Monarch Ball Fundraiser for West Suburban College of Nursing, 5:45 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Hilton Chicago Hotel and Towers, 720 S. Michigan Ave. $350. (847) 813-3465.

Comedy night 8 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Brookfield VFW Post 2868, 8844 W. Ogden Ave. Benefiting VFW and VA hospital. $10. (708) 485-9670, www.vfw2868.com.

Book fair/raffle 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 7, and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 8, Riverside Presbyterian Church Preschool, 116 Barrypoint Road. (708) 447-8104.

Rummage sale Preview sale, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 13, regular sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14, First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ashland Ave. $5 admission for preview sale. (708) 354-0771.

Used clothing sale 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 14, Cossitt School, 115 W. Cossitt Ave., La Grange. (708) 588-0231.

Interest groups

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.

Summer high school research program American Cancer Society, applications accepted through Monday, March 16. Contact Raeann Spencer, (708) 484-8541, raeann.spencer@cancer.org, or Tyharrie Hill, (312) 279-7392, ilhsprogram@cancer.org.

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.

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.

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

Bridal expo 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 7, on Grand Boulevard, between Grant and Prairie avenues, Brookfield.

March Madness basketball tournament District 103 and Lyons Police Department, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 7, George Washington Middle School, 8101 Ogden Ave., Lyons.

Physical education/gymnastics exhibition 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Sokol Tabor, 16th Street and Clarence Avenue, Berwyn. $6 adults, $3 children 3 to 12. (708) 788-7977.

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

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. beginning Wednesday, March 4, 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.

Fish-chicken fry dinners 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, Westchester Community Church, Charles Field Fellowship Hall, 1840 Westchester Blvd. Held the first Friday of each month from October to March. For more information, call (708) 865-1282.

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

Flea market 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, St. John’s United Church of Christ, 4500 S. Prescott Ave., Lyons. Includes bake sale, lunch. (708) 447-0309.

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.

Adult education classes 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sundays in February, First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ashland Ave. (708) 354-0771.

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.

Rummage sale High school youth group, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14, First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ashland Ave. Preview sale, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 13, $5. (708) 354-0771.

Spring Fling Craft Show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 28, St. Barbara Parish Center, 4015 S. Prairie Ave., Brookfield. (708) 485-1962.