Arts and entertainment

Music

Celtic music concert Dyed in the Wool, 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, Stickney-Forest View Public Library, 6800 W. 43rd St., Stickney. (708) 749-1050 Ext. 120.

Live Blues Open mic blues jam, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19; Nigel Mack and the Blues Attack, 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, $6; James Wheeler Blues Band, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, $6; Pistol Pete, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, free, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. (708) 484-3610, www.harlemavenuelounge.com.

Live entertainment Shawn Maxwell, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19; Ping Tree Bonsai, 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, March 21; Petra Van Nuis, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, Salt Creek Wine Bar, 8900 Fairview Ave., Brookfield. (708) 387-2432, www.saltcreekwinebar.com.

Spade Kitty Showcase Avitas, Roxy Swain, Alex Mizicko and John Fancher, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, FitzGerald’s Nightclub, sidebar, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $5. (708) 788-2118, www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Beatles tribute band American English, 9 p.m. Friday, March 20, FitzGerald’s Nightclub, sidebar, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $12. (708) 788-2118, www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Classical guitar recital Colin Davin, 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21, Ascension Lutheran Church, 400 Nuttall Road, Riverside. $10 adults, $5 ages 5 to 12. (708) 447-2600.

Vintage folk concert Steve Justman, 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, Grounds for Appeal Espresso Bar, 3242 Oak Park Ave., Berwyn. (708) 749-CAFE.

Tchaikovsky concert West Suburban Symphony Orchestra, 4 p.m. Sunday, March 22, Westmont High School, 909 Oakwood Drive. $19. (630) 887-7464, www.westsubsymphony.org.

Jazz concert Chicago Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra and St. Gustavius Adolphis University Jazz Band, 6 p.m. Sunday, March 22, FitzGerald’s Nightclub, sidebar, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $10, $5 ages 17 and younger. (708) 788-2118, www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Sarah McLachlan tribute Ladies of the Canyon, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, FitzGerald’s Nightclub, sidebar, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $10. (708) 788-2118, www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

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

“Laura” 8 p.m. LaGrange Repertory Theatre, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, March 20 to 29, Plymouth Place, Dole Hall, 315 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park. $12 adults, $8 students and seniors. www.lagrangerepertorytheatre.com.

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

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

Library

Rain garden program 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlaines Ave. Register at (708) 447-0869.

Caddy instruction program Ages 12 to 18, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 19, and Tuesday, March 31, Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St., Western Springs. (708) 246-0520, www.fordlibrary.org.

Games Geeks Play 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. Register at (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.info.

Young adult movie night “Step Up 2 The Streets,” 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 23, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. (708) 485-6917 Ext. 140.

“Candy Land” anniversary event Ages 4 to 7, 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St., Western Springs. Register at (708) 246-0520.

Wii game night First to fifth grade, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. Register at (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.info.

Quiltmakers Basics, 1 p.m.; advanced, 3 p.m. Saturday, March 28, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. Ages 9 and older. Register at (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.info.

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

Classic movie night ConfiCare ACT II, 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, Dixon Auditorium, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road. Featuring “The Quiet Man.” Ages 50 and older. Register at (630) 856-7525.

Book signing “WWE Encyclopedia” with wrestler CM Punk, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Borders Books and Music, 1144 W. Lake St., Oak Park. (708) 386-6927.

Thursday afternoon movies 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, Riverside Town Hall, 27 Riverside Road. March 19 features “Stalag 17.”

Book Look group ConfiCare ACT II, 10 a.m. Thursday, March 19, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, Dixon Education Center Classroom, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road. “Dewey the Cat” by Vicki Myron or “Necklace” by Cheryl Jarvis. Register at (630) 856-7525.

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.

Singles dance 8 p.m. Friday, March 20, Willowbrook Ballroom, 8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. $5 admission, free for men until 8:30 p.m. No jeans or gym shoes. (708) 839-1000, www.willowbrookballroom.com.

Chicago Wolves trip Southeast Association for Special Parks and Resources, 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Transportation at 6 p.m. from SEASPAR office, 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove; 6:30 p.m. from Denning Park, 4903 Gilbert Ave., La Grange. $34. (630) 960-7600.

Woodcock walk Save the Prairie Society, 6:30 p.m. Fridays, March 20 to April 3, Wolf Road Prairie, 31st Street Kiosk, west of 31st Street. (708) 354-5512.

“An Easter Bunny Adventure” Movie screening, 10 a.m. Saturday, March 21, North Riverside Mall Theatre, 7501 W. Cermak Road. (708) 442-9203.

Collectibles show 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22, Sokol-Tabor Hall, 6630 W. 16th St., Berwyn. Stamps, coins, paper, fossils, primitive art. Free admission. Call William, (708) 656-0063.

Bus trip Polish Polka Festival, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, leaving from North Riverside Village Commons, 2401 S. DesPlaines Ave. $43 residents, $48 nonresidents. Register at (708) 442-5515.

Mid-Week Coffeehouse Psychic advisor and Berwyn Chess Club, Wednesday, March 25, Grounds for Appeal Espresso Bar, 3242 Oak Park Ave., Berwyn. (708) 749-CAFE.

Card/bunco party Cicero Rebekah Lodge, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, Palacky Odd Fellow and Rebekah Hall, 9234 Broadway Ave., Brookfield. $4. Register at (708) 865-1432 or (708) 485-8429.

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. March 19 features live music with Summer Kwai and Sambatico. $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.

Catholic Alumni Club Singles bowling, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, Circle Bowl, 7244 Circle Ave., Forest Park; mass and meatless Italian buffet, 9:30 a.m. Sunday, March 22, St. Bernardine Park, 815 Elgin Ave., Forest Park. RSVP with Marlene, (708) 450-8280.

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.

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.

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.

Lions Club of La Grange 1 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday, Blueberry Hill Cafe, 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.

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.

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.

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.

Late-stage dementia group 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, March 25 to April 15, Southwest Suburban Center on Aging, 111 W. Harris Ave., La Grange. Register with Dina or Sue, (708) 354-1323.

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

Nature lecture “Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder” with Richard Louv, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, Riverside Brookfield High School, 160 Ridgewood Road, Riverside. Sponsored by Brookfield Zoo. $16, $13 for zoo members. Register at (708) 688-8297, www.czs.org.

Organic food seminar “How Co-ops Work,” 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, La Grange Park Public Library, 555 N. La Grange Road. Free. (708) 354-5512.

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.

Kindergarten roundup District 92, 6 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Lindop School, 2400 S. 18th Ave., Broadview. (708) 345-3110.

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.

AARP tax seminar 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, March 20, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. Make appointment at (708) 485-6917.

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.

Digital transition seminar 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.info.

Bereavement support seminar 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 21, First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ashland Ave. (708) 354-0771, www.fpclg.org.

Online job search workshop 7 p.m. Monday, March 23, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.info.

Prevent cancer talk 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, Fimreite Chiropractic, 4727 Willow Springs Road, La Grange. Free. (708) 352-3352.

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

Spaghetti dinner 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28, Sts. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church, 250 Woodside Road, Riverside. $8 adults, $4 children ages 6 to 10, free ages 5 and younger. Includes Crazy Dice. Bring three gift-wrapped items. (708) 442-5250.

Pancake breakfast Boy Scout Troop 59, Cub Scout Pack 59 and Venture Crew 1, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 29, St. Barbara Parish Center, 4015 Prairie Ave., Brookfield. $4 in advance, $5 at the door, free for children younger than 6. Call Jane Brenec by Sunday, March 22, at (708) 485-6614.

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

Gymnastics exhibition Sokol Spirit, 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28, George Washington Middle School, 8101 Ogden Ave., Lyons. $7. Call Kathy Barcal, (708) 485-3269.

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 mission “The Symphony of Faith,” 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, March 18 and 19, St. Barbara Church, 4018 S. Prairie Ave., Brookfield.

Lenten services Vespers, suppers and studies, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 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.

Midweek Lenten services 11:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, March 18 and 25 and April 1, Grace Lutheran Church, 200 N. Catherine Ave., La Grange. (708) 352-0730.

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

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.

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.

Words of Schweitzer/Music of Bach 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, Grace Lutheran Church, 1101 Manchester Ave., Westchester. Free will offerings collected. (708) 345-1375.

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.