Arts and entertainment

Music

Jazz appreciation concert Lady T and her jazz combo, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. Des Plaines Ave. Register at (708) 447-0869.

Live entertainment Madman Duo, 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, April 17; Groove Express, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18; Rob Denty Trio, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, Salt Creek Wine Bar, 8900 Fairview Ave., Brookfield. (708) 387-2432, www.saltcreekwinebar.com.

Mandolin concert Jim Clayton, 7 p.m. Friday, April 17, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.org.

CD release concert Phil Circle, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 17, Caribou Coffee, 34 N. La Grange Road, La Grange. Free.

Live entertainment DJs, 9 p.m. Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; Karaoke Night, 9 p.m. Tuesdays; open mic and jam night, 9 p.m. Thursdays, Windsor Restaurant and Sports Bar, 6814 W. Windsor Ave., Berwyn. (708) 749-0586.

Olive or Twist Martini Bar Live jazz, 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; open mic night 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Olive or Twist Martini Bar, 6906 Windsor Ave., Berwyn. Free. (708) 484-1808.

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

Words in Motion festival 16th Street Theater, through Saturday, April 25, Berwyn Cultural Center, 6420 16th St. $16. “Mixing It Up,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 5 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, and 8 p.m. Saturday, April 25. “The Me, Mom & Dad Show,” 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 (seniors only), 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 17, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, and 5 p.m. Saturday, April 25. (708) 795-6704, www.16thstreettheater.org.

“Hotel Paradiso” 8 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, April 16 to 25, Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave. $18 to $20. (708) 246-3380, www.theatrewesternsprings.com.

“Moon Over Buffalo” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 16 to 18, Lyons Township High School, North Campus, 100 S. Brainard Ave., La Grange. $10, $5 students and seniors.

Radio show Riverside Township Radio Players, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 17, Riverside Township Hall Auditorium, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside. Free. Call John Gelsomino, (708) 447-5117, or Ellie Babka, (708) 442-8810.

Library

Animals of Africa 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.org.

Read-to-a-Dog Through high school age, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlaines Ave. Register for 15-minute slot at (708) 447-0869.

Games Geeks Play Grades 3 to 5, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. Register at (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.org.

National library week raffle Through Saturday, April 18, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlaines Ave. Entered by checking out books. (708) 447-0869.

Non-fiction book discussion “The Race to Save the Lord God Bird” by Philip Hoose, 7 p.m. Monday, April 20, Salt Creek Wine Bar, 8900 Fairview Ave., Brookfield. Held by Brookfield Public Library. (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.org.

Book discussion “Life of Pi” by Yann Martel, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.org.

“We Play Wii” First through fifth grade, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. Register at (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.org.

Digital cameras/travel program 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, Lyons Public Library, 4209 Joliet Ave. (708) 447-3577.

Quiltmakers Basics, 1 p.m., advanced, 3 p.m. Saturday, April 25, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. Register at (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.org.

Poetry contest Kindergarten through 12th grade, due Thursday, April 30, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlaines Ave. Competition bracketed by age. (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

Movie classics night ConfiCare ACT II, 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, 5101 Willow Springs Road. Watching “West Side Story.” Ages 50 and older. Register at (630) 856-7525.

Trivia night 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Harry’s Sports Bar, 9901 55th St., Countryside. Held by Myles Above Productions. mylesaboveproductions.com.

Book Look group ConfiCareACT II, 10 a.m. Thursday, April 16, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, Dixon Education Center Classroom, 5101 Willow Springs Road. Ages 50 and older. Reading “The Good Thief” by Hannah Tinti. Register at (630) 856-7525.

Book signing “The World in Half” by Cristina Henriquez, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, Borders Books and Music, 1 N. La Grange Road, La Grange. (708) 579-9660.

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.

Night in the Wilds dinner 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 17, Brookfield Zoo, First Street, between I-55 and I-290. Register at (708) 688-8355, www.czs.org.

Antique postcard/paper show 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 17 and 18, Engineer’s Hall, 6200 Joliet Road, Countryside. $5 admission, $20 for early bird at 8:30 a.m. Friday. (888) 451-0340, www.courthousesquare.net.

Junior chefs Ages 6 to 13, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Pleasant Dale Park District Chalet, 8300 S. Wolf Road, Willow Springs. $32 residents, $40 nonresidents. Register at (708) 246-4030.

Mom/son bowling North Riverside Recreation Department, noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Eden Lanes, 10159 W. Cermak Road, Westchester. Ages 7 and older. $32 per couple. Register at Village Commons, 2401 S. Des Plaines Ave., North Riverside. (708) 442-5515.

Science show 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Historic Water Tower, 10 Pine Ave., Riverside. (708) 442-7025, www.riverside.il.us.

Art walk/dinner Single Gourmet, 2:45 p.m. Sunday, April 19, Briejo, 211 Harrison St., Oak Park. Dinner at 5:45 p.m. $49 dinner only, $54 dinner and art walk. Register at (773) 772-3535.

Depression era glass show 20-30-40 Society of Illinois, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 19, American Legion, 900 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. www.20-30-40society.org.

Youth tennis Ages 7 to 10, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 21 to May 26, Pleasant Dale Park District Recreation Center, 7425 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge. $49 residents, $69 nonresidents. Register at (630) 662-6220.

Casino trip Palacky Lodge, 10 a.m. Saturday, April 25, leaving from Palacky Odd Fellow/Rebekah Hall, 9234 Broadway Ave., Brookfield. $5. Register at (708) 865-1432 or (708) 485-8429.

Fair Oaks Farm trips 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, April 27, leaving from North Riverside Recreation Department, 2401 S. Des Plaines Ave. $33 residents, $38 nonresidents. Register at (708) 442-5515.

Dinosaurs Alive! exhibit Through October, Brookfield Zoo, First Street, between I-55 and I-290. (708) 688-8000, www.czs.org.

Art classes Kids to adults, Terra Incognito, 246 Chicago Ave., Oak Park, and 35 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. Call Oak Park, (708) 383-6228, or La Grange, (708) 352-1401.

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. April 16 features live music by Lesley Byers and the Jazz Cats. $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, Bethlehem Woods Center, second floor, 1571 W. Ogden Ave., La Grange. (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.

Chicago Suburban Radio Association 7:30 p.m. every third Thursday, Grace Lutheran Church, 1100 Manchester St., Westchester. www.csraham.com.

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) 409-0518.

Over 50 Club 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every third Friday, Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 1937 S. 50th Ave., Cicero.

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.

Spares Sunday Evening Club Senior dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. every first and third Sunday, American Legion, 9757 Pacific Ave., Franklin Park. $8 members, $9 guests. (847) 965-5730.

Lyric Opera of Chicago, Riverside chapter Meeting and concert, 3 p.m. Sunday, April 19, home of Inez Crofts, 277 Gatesby Road, Riverside. Features mezzo Suzanne Shields and soprano Jeri Coffey. Free for members, $15 guests. RSVP to Deanne Kalamaras, (708) 447-8837.

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.

Suburban Garden Club 7:30 to 9 p.m. every third Monday, First Methodist Church in Western Springs, 4300 Howard Ave. (708) 447-4649.

LaGrange Park Women’s Club 1 p.m. every third Monday, September through May, Village Church, 1150 Meadowcrest Road, LaGrange Park. Call Folle Cantone, (708) 354-6741.

Riverside Branch AAUW 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 20, Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road. Program on historical gardens.

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.

Willow Springs Senior Club 10:30 a.m. every third Tuesday, Senior/Community Center, 8156 Archer Ave., Willow Springs. Call Maria Barsevich, (708) 839-8717, or Dolores Nedved, (708) 839-5696.

Old Glory Lodge 7 p.m. every first and third Tuesday, Westchester Masonic Temple, 10210 Canterbury St.

Indian Head Park Woman’s Club 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, Village Hall, 201 Acacia Drive. Program on gardening. Call Patricia Martin, (708) 246-2583.

La Grange Area AARP 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, British Home, 8700 W. 31st St., Brookfield. Discussing keeping the mind healthy.

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.

Fresh Meadow Ladies Golf league Tuesdays starting May 5, 2144 S. Wolf Road, Hillside. Preseason meeting, 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, Panera Bread, 11215 W. Cermak Road, Westchester. Call Patty DeWitt, (708) 257-4245.

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.

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.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays, La Grange Park Library, 555 N. La Grange 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.

Bereavement support group 10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays or 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, April 13 to May 18, First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ashland Ave. (708) 354-0771.

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.

Overeaters Anonymous Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, First Congregational Church of La Grange, Room 305, 1100 S. Sixth Ave. Call Chris K., (708) 579-0656.

West Suburban Celiac Group Celiac sprue disease support network, 7 p.m. every fourth Wednesday, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. Contact LuEllen Giera, ljoy824@hotmail.com or (708) 819-0866 after 5 p.m.

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.

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.

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.

Rock Bottoms workout for women 8 to 8:45 p.m. Thursdays, Brookfield Recreation Department, lower level, 8820 Brookfield Ave. $10 drop-in fee, $48 for session. (708) 369-0017, karen@bella-fit.com.

Zumba classes 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Thursdays, 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays and 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Brookfield Recreation Department, lower level, 8820 Brookfield Ave. $10 drop-in fee. (708) 369-0017, karen@bella-fit.com.

Cataract surgery discussion ConfiCare ACT II, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 17, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road. Ages 50 and older. Starts with continental breakfast. Register at (630) 856-7525.

Babysitting training 12:30 to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 17 and 18, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. $35. Register at Youth Services desk. (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.org.

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.

Saving money on utilities lecture 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.org.

First aid/CPR for babysitters Ages 11 to 16, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Historic Water Tower, 10 Pine Ave., Riverside. (708) 442-7025, www.riverside.il.us.

Money Smart Week seminar “Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate? Transferring Non-Titled Property,” 11 a.m. Monday, April 20, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlaines Ave. Register at (708) 447-0869.

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.

Senior health screenings Blood pressure, 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, Patient Care Center, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road; hearing, 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, Hospital Outpatient Department. Register at (630) 856-7525.

Zumba for seniors 6 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Brookfield Recreation Department, lower level, 8820 Brookfield Ave. $24 for a six-week session. (708) 369-0017, karen@bella-fit.com.

Boot Camp for Women 6:15 to 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Brookfield Recreation Department, lower level, 8820 Brookfield Ave. $10 drop-in fee, $48 per session. (708) 369-0017, karen@bella-fit.com.

Parent University Parent and Community Network, 7 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, Lyons Township High School, South Campus, 4900 S. Willow Springs Road, Western Springs. Topic is “Coping Successfully with Challenging Times.” www.lths.net/InfoFor/Parents/PCN.

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

Adult Recess Pillars Young Professionals Group, 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 18, North Beach, 1211 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. Call Amy Beros, (708) 698-5500 Ext. 205.

Sports gala Southwest Suburban Center on Aging, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, La Grange Country Club, 620 S. Brainard Ave. $125. Register at (708) 354-1323 Ext. 26.

Plant sale Riverside Garden Club, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 9, historic train station, downtown Riverside.

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.

Reunions

Proviso West High School Classes of 1968 and 1969, Saturday, May 30, Indian Lakes Resort, 250 W. Schick Road, Bloomingdale. Looking for class members. Contact cbbean100@aol.com.

St. Eulalia Elementary School reunion Class of 1971. Plans being made. If interested in attending, call Noreen Collins Kuenster, (708) 442-2628.

50th anniversary celebration The Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club is planning their 50th anniversary celebration luncheon on Sunday, June 14. Looking for all past members to attend. Former members can register current contact information at www.DGJWC.org. Invitations will be sent in the spring.

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.

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.

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.

Westmont Junior High School Class of 1963 members sought for reunion within next year. Contact Sue Ellen (McKenzie) Bolt, bolt3229@comcast.net.

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

Earth Day celebration 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 18, the Well, 1515 W. Ogden Ave., LaGrange Park. $40 in advance, $50 at the door. (708) 482-5088, www.csjthewell.org.

Community Spring Fling La Grange Area Head Start Preschool, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Memorial Park and LaGrange Park Library, 132 Oak Ave. (708) 482-2430 Ext. 3047.

Artists/crafters needed Mother’s Day Art and Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 9 and 10, Quarry Shopping Center, Joliet Road, east of La Grange Road, Hodgkins. (630) 739-1071.

Craft/vendor fair Village Church of La Grange seeking participants, Saturday, June 6. (708) 205-8806.

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

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.

Casino nights 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, April 17 and 18, St. Barbara Parish Center, 4009 Prairie Ave., Brookfield. Ages 21 and older. (708) 485-0806, www.stbarbaraschool.com.

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

Jazz Sunday Andy Tecson Jazz Ensemble, 10 a.m. Sunday, April 19, Riverside Presbyterian Church, 116 Barrypoint Road. (708) 447-1520, www.rpcusa.org.

Critical Concern Series “Freedom of Conscience in Medicine,” 6 p.m. Sunday, April 19, La Grange Bible Church, 850 S. Seventh Ave. (708) 354-2485.

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.