Arts and Entertainment

Theater

“Love in the Middle Ages” Aug. 22 through Sept. 21, Village Players Performing Arts Center, 1010 W. Madison St., Oak Park. Times are 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. $25 adults, $20 students and seniors. For tickets, call (866) 764-1010, www.village-players.org.

Music

Jazz/blues music Madman Trio, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23, Salt Creek Wine Bar, 8900 Fairview Ave., Brookfield. (708) 387-2432, www.saltcreekwinebar.com.

Zoo tunes concerts Sunday, Aug. 24, Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road. ScribbleMonster will perform at 2 p.m.; Justin Roberts and Not Ready for Nap Time Players will perform at 3 p.m. Free with general zoo admission. www.CZS.org.

Band members wanted Morton College Community Band seeks instrumentalists in all categories of woodwinds, brass and percussion. No auditions required. Rehearsals start at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, on the campus, 3801 Central Ave., Cicero. For more information, call (708) 656-8000.

Youth orchestra auditions West Suburban Youth Orchestra seeking middle and high school musicians for 2008-09 season. Auditions held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 350 E. Madison St., Lombard. $25 audition fee for new members. For more information or to schedule an audition, visit www.wsyo.org.

Orchestra auditions Senior Suburban Orchestra seeking musicians for 2008-09 season. Openings in oboe, bassoon, bass clarinet, trumpet, trombone, percussion, violin, viola, cello and double bass. For more information, call Lori Davis at (630) 530-2910.

Art

“Inspiration of Nature” exhibit Photography show through Aug. 21, La Grange Art League Gallery, 122 Calendar Ave. Featured is Oak Brook artist Lyn Tietz. Reception 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21. (708) 352-3101.

Beachweavers and Planet Collage exhibit “The Universe of Planet Collage,” an online fine art collage group showcase artists from Chicago area, Florida and California, through Aug. 30, Vogt Visual Arts Center, 174th St., Vogt. Local artists from Glen Ellyn, La Grange Park and Tinley Park. For more information, call (708) 614-6503.

Library

Computer classes 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, “Introduction to Microsoft Word,” and 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, “Introduction to Email,” Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. Adults only. Register at (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.info.

Late Night at the Library 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. Ages 12 and up. Games and activities. Register at (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.info.

Young adult movie night 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. Ages 12 and up.  Register at (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.info.

Miscellaneous

Frank Lloyd Wright home and studio tour 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, with 4 to 6 p.m. Thursdays, and 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sundays, 951 Chicago Ave., Oak Park. $12 adults, $10 seniors and youth age 11 to 18, $5 for children age 4 to 10. For tickets, call (708) 848-1976, GoWright.org.

Sharks! at Stingray Bay Daily through Sept. 1, Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road. $2, in addition to general zoo entrance fee. Children 2 and under are free. www.CZS.org.

Butterflies! exhibit Daily through mid-September, Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road. $3 for adults, in addition to general zoo entrance fee. $2 for seniors and children. www.CZS.org.

Fall youth soccer league registration Pleasant Dale Park District accepting registrations for its fall youth soccer league. Grades kindergarten to eighth, every Saturday, Sept. 6 to Oct. 11. To register, visit the Recreation Center, 7425 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge, or call (630) 662-6220.

Preschool registration Fall 2008 classes, Grand Avenue Preschool and Day Care. Locations at Grand Avenue Community Center, 4211 Grand Ave., Western Springs, (708) 246-2270; La Grange Highlands Elementary School, 1905 59th St., (708) 579-1103; Seventh Avenue Elementary School, 701 S. Seventh Ave., La Grange, (708) 482-2703, Ext. 1700.

Summer day camps Pav YMCA in Berwyn, Fun Time Camp for 3 to 6 year-olds, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, Riverside’s Historic Water Tower, 10 Pine Ave.; Traditional Winding Roads Camp for 6 to 13 year-olds, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, Riverside’s Scout Cabin, 417 Fairbank Road. Register at YMCA, 2947 Oak Park Ave., or call Mary at (708) 749-0606, Ext. 34.

Preschool registration Summer play school program and fall 2008 classes, Loving Hands Preschool, Hope Lutheran Church, 6455 Joliet Road, Countryside. For fall program, children must be 2-years-old by Sept. 1. To register, call preschool, (708) 354-1426, or church, (708) 354-6176.

Dance lessons  7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 20, and Saturday, Aug. 23, Latin/Salsa Dance, $10; 7 to 11 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 24,  Swing dance, $10, Willowbrook Ballroom, 8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. (708) 839-1000, www.willowbrookballroom.com.

Self-guided tour From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays or by appointment, at Hawthorne Works Museum, Morton College, 3801 S. Central Ave., Cicero. Free. (708) 656-8000, Ext. 322 or 429, www.morton.edu.

Clubs

The Surprize Bridge Stakes Club Noon Wednesdays, Western Springs Center, 4211 Grand Ave. Intermediate bridge players. (708) 246-3299.

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

Countryside Lions Club 6 p.m. every first Wednesday and Thursday after the third Wednesday, Old Country Buffet, 21 Countryside Plaza, Countryside. Call Barbara, (708) 352-7912.

Brookfield Jazz Society 7 p.m. Thursdays, Cottage at Irish Times, 8869 Burlington Ave., Brookfield. $5 cover charge for non-members at live events. Regular meetings are free. Aug. 21 meeting features live jazz with the Pullman Conductors of Jazz. 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.

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. Fridays and Mondays, Brookfield Municipal Building, Recreation Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave.  (708) 447-2214.

West Suburban Lapidary Club 8 p.m. every fourth Friday, The Abbey, 407 W. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst. (708) 442-5452.

Single Catholics Club 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, Chequers, 100 W. Burlington Ave., La Grange. After dinner, take in a show at La Grange Theater. For reservations, call Marlene, (708) 450-8280.

Support groups

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.

Depression and Bipolar Alliance Support group, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Conference Room 2 of MacNeal Hospital, 3249 S. Oak Park Ave. DBSA-berwyn@yahoo.com.

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.

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.

Overeaters Anonymous 9 a.m. Fridays, Congregational Church, 100 Sixth Ave., La Grange.

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, LaGrange Park Library, 555 N. LaGrange Road.

Seminars/classes

Guided meditation 7:45 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Focus Yoga, 9047 Monroe Ave., Brookfield. (708) 471-0487, www.focusyogastudio.com.

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.

Dragonfly program 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, Prairie House, 11225 Constitution Ave., Westchester. John and Jane Balaban, photographers and enviroonmentalists, will present a slide show to illustrate their discussion on the life cycles and habits of dragonflies. $5 adults, $3 seniors. Children are free. For more information, call (708) 354-5512, www.savetheprairiesociety.org.

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.

“Build Health and Maximize Your Life” presentation 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, Cafe 36, 22 Calendar Ave., La Grange. Dr. Gordon Fimreite will speak on creating optimal health and vitality. Free dinner and workshop. Registration required at (708) 352-3352.

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.

Adult art classes Registration ongoing for pottery and metals classes for adults at Terra Incognito Studios, 35 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. Pottery classes include tile making and beginning through advanced wheel throwing. Metals classes are offered in jewelry design and fabrication in silver, copper, bronze or brass. Day and evening classes available. For more information or to register, call (708) 352-1401, www.terraincognitostudios.

Two for one class promotion Month of August, Flavour Cooking School, 7401 W. Madison St., Forest Park. Sign up for any class and bring a friend for free. For more information and class listings, call (708) 488-0808, www.flavourcookingschool.com.

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.

Interest groups

Blood drive Heartland Blood Centers, 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 23, Grace Lutheran Church of La Grange, Kensington Room, 200 N. Catherine Ave. For appointment, call (708) 352-0730.

Crafters needed Oak Park Women’s Exchange Fair on Nov. 2. For application, call (708) 848-4693, www.opwe.org.

Participants needed 40th annual International Houby Fest, Oct. 3 to 5, Cermak Road through Berwyn and Cicero. Needed are food vendors, Houby Queen candidates and groups to march in the parade. Registration deadline for Houby Queen candidates is Sept. 1. Vendor registration deadline is Sept. 15. Cars, community groups, local residents, businesses and political groups welcome to apply to march in the parade. Also seeking monetary sponsorships for the pageant and scholarship fund. For more information on Houby events, qualifications for participation and applications, call Cicero Chamber of Commerce at (708) 863-6000, or visit www.cicerochamber.org, www.myspace.com/houbyfestival.

Volunteer tutors St. Joseph of La Grange Park, School on Wheels, adult literacy program, looking for volunteer tutors to teach one hour per week from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 3 to 8 p.m. in Hodgkins. Two-day training will be provided from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23. Volunteers must attend both days. No prior second language skills are needed. For more information, call (708) 482-5060 or (708) 482-5085.

Artists and exhibitors Save the Prairie Society, artists and exhibitors for the Nature Arts and Heritage Faire, Sunday, Sept. 7, at Prairie House, 11225 Constitution Drive, Westchester. Nature or history related craft, photography or art work needed. $20 entry fee. Call (708) 354-5512, www.savetheprairiesociety.org.

Hospice volunteers Heartland Hospice, Cook DuPage and Lake County region. Volunteers needed to visit patients in nursing homes and private residences; provide respite service for family members; work on craft projects; or office help in Hillside office. Ages 18 and over. Required training provided by Heartland Home Health and Hospice staff. To volunteer, call Barbara Seals at (708) 234-2807.

St. Francis de Sales High School 40th reunion Class of 1968, Saturday, Aug. 23, at the high school. Reception, dinner and dancing. Call Victoria Escobar Dain Danielson, (360) 690-6461, www.sfdshs.org.

Hinsdale South High School 30th reunion Class of 1978, 4 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, Darienfest, Plainfield and Clarendon Hills roads. $10. For more information, email HinsSo78@aol.com.

Tilton Elementary School reunion picnic Classes through 1963, Saturday, Sept. 6. St. Mel’s grads welcome. Contact Pat, (815) 788-0905, tiltonelementary@hotmail.com.

Kelly High School 50th reunion Class of 1958, Saturday, Sept. 20, Drury Lane Ballroom, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Call John Cagney, (815) 806-0713.

L.J. Hauser Junior High School 20th reunion Class of 1988, 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, Scout Cabin, Fairbanks Road near Indian Gardens, Riverside. Catered pig roast spread and beverages provided. Children welcome. Suggested donation is $50 per adult to defray expenses. R.S.V.P. by Sept. 1. For more information, call Andrew Gardner, (773) 732-8050, andrew.gardner@sbcglobal.net.

Gurrie Junior High School 25th reunion Class of 1983, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Kenny’s Pub, 917 W. 55th St., Countryside. Looking for classmates. Contact Karen Morfoot (Anderson), kmorfoot@marshallip.com.

Morton West High School reunion Classes 1970, ‘71 and ‘72, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Crystal Sky Banquets, 7941 W. 47th St., McCook. $50 per person. R.S.V.P. by Sept. 1. For more information, call Rita Havlicek Bendana, (773) 775-1816, www.classmates.com.

Morton East High School annual reunion Classes 1970, ‘71 and ‘72, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Michael Anthony’s Restaurant, 6434 W. Ogden Ave., Berwyn. Contact Carol Clarizio Wolf at mortonreunion@sbcglobal.net.

Harrison Technical High School reunions Classes 1931 to 1963, Sunday, Sept. 21. Call Adeline Glow Fencik, (847) 381-7529, or Bryan Brown, (708) 366-3423.

Morton East High School 25th reunion Class of 1983. Plans being made for fall 2008. Send current mail and e-mail addresses to mehs1983@hotmail.com; call Kim, (312) 664-5876; or visit http://geocities.com/mehs1983reunion/.

Morton High School 50th reunion Class of 1958, Friday to Sunday, Sept. 26 to 28, Wyndham Drake Hotel, 2301 York Road, Oak Brook. For reservations and information, call Mike Willet, (815) 758-1700 or Bob Novak, (630) 985-6341, www.jsm58.com.

Morton High School 60th reunion During September. Plans being made. If interested in attending, call Joann Johnson, (630) 323-8025.

Lyons Township High School 55th reunion Class of 1953, Friday, Oct. 3, tour of South Campus in the morning, luncheon at Hinsdale Golf Club, 140 Chicago Ave., Clarendon Hills. For more information, contact Nancy Holmes Sprague.

Lyons Township High School 65th reunion Class of 1943, Friday to Sunday, Oct. 3 to 5, La Grange Country Club. Contact Midge Lott Abrams, (630) 416-7330.

Lyons Township High School 10th reunion Class of 1998, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery, One W. Grand Ave., Chicago. Register online with www.reunionteam.com. For information, contact Mike McNeily at mike.mcneily@edwardjones.com.

Lyons Township High School 30th reunion Class of 1978, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10 and 11. 7 p.m. Friday, informal gathering at Via Bella Restaurant, 75 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. 7 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Park Place of Countryside, 6240 Joliet Road. Send addresses to lths1978@live.com, www.lths.net and click on Alumni Association.

Lyons Township High School 42nd reunion Class of 1966, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Harry’s Sports Bar and Grille, 9901 W. 55th St., Countryside. For more information, call Ellen Houck Busch at (708) 354-5847.

Lyons Township High School 40th reunion Class of 1969, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10 and 11. Mixer on Friday and party on Saturday. For more information and contacts, call (815) 459-7068 or email jillk@mc.net.

Lyons Township High School 25th reunion Class of 1983, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10 and 11. 7:30 p.m. Friday, La Grange Country Club, 620 S. Brainard Ave. Mixer, cash bar and appetizers. $30 per person. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Flagg Creek Golf Course Clubhouse, 6939 S. Wolf Road, Countryside. Cash bar and light dinner buffet. Casual attire. $20 per person. For more information, visit www.lths.net.

Lyons Township High School 60th reunion Class of 1948, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and 18, La Grange Country Club. Contact Janet Warren Potts, (708) 246-0217.

Morton West High School 10th reunion Class of 1998, Saturday, Oct. 25, FitzGerald’s Nightclub, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Buffet from 7 to 11 p.m.; DJ from 8 to 11 p.m. $40 per person, pay at the door. Price includes appetizer buffet, three drink tickets per person and free parking. Reservations by Oct. 11 to sltomcat@hotmail.com.

Morton East High School 35th reunion Class of 1973, Saturday, Nov. 1, Holiday Inn, 7800 Kingery Highway, Willowbrook. If interested in attending, call the high school at (708) 222-5700, or visit www.mortoneastclassof73.com.

Harrison Technical High School 50th reunion Class of 1958, Saturday, Nov. 8, Crystal Sky Banquets, 7941 W. 47th St., McCook. Call Steve Satek, (708) 246-1130, or Diane Thomas, (708) 749-7566.

Lincoln Elementary School 63rd reunion Class of 1945. Plans being made. Looking for “lost classmates.” Call Lorraine Scott, (708) 352-7943.

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

Special events

“Market on the Green” farmers market 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 25, Burr Ridge Village Center, 501 Burr Ridge Parkway. Over 25 vendors feature all things organic, all-natural, sustainable and green. (630) 654-2782, www.ShopBurrRidge.com.

Golf “Fitting Day” Pleasant Dale Park District, noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, Flagg Creek Golf Course, 6939 S. Wolf Road, Countryside. Ultimate Golf will assist local golfers try out different types of clubs to see exactly what fit works best for them. For more information, call Susan Smith at (708) 246-3336.

Farmer’s market 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 6 to Oct. 25, Brookfield Village Hall parking lot, 8820 Brookfield Ave.

Navy SEAL Fitness Challenge Saturday, Sept. 6, University of Illinois at Chicago, Physical Education Building, 839 W. Roosevelt Road. Open to all, age 13 and up. Consists of five fitness events: 500-yard swim, push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups and a 1.5 mile run. Offers participants an opportunity to compare personal fitness levels with those of the Navy SEALs. Spectators welcome. For complete information, visit www.SealFitnessChallenge.com.

Fundraisers

Hogs for Dogs benefit motorcycle poker run Animal Welfare League, 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, Oak Lawn Harley Davidson, 11040 S. Cicero Ave. Registration from 10 a.m. to noon. Route stops include Leo’s in Romeoville, Pom Poms in Plainfield and Bono’s Bar and Grill in Bolingbrook. Route ends at Papa T’s Pizza in Midlothian. At each stop, participants will build a possible winning hand in a card game for cash and prizes. Afternoon events include food, raffles, prize drawings, music and award presentations. Cost is $15 for single riders and $20 with a passanger. For more information, call Paula at (708) 636-8586, Ext. 227.

Taffy Apple fundraiser Western Springs District 101’s Band and Orchestra Association accepting orders for Taffy Apples until Friday, Sept. 12. Cases of 24 apples are $21. With nuts, without nuts or mixed cases are available. Proceeds will fund professional music assemblies, music camp scholarships, instruments and student lessons. To order, call Janet at (708) 246-2994.

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society donations Burlington Coat Factory, 2208 Harlem Ave., North Riverside, is encouraging shoppers to purchase a balloon icon now through Nov. 28 to support the society and its nationwide “Light the Night Walk” initiative. The ballon icons are a minimum of $1, but customers can donate more. For more information, call Kenneth Wolff at (708) 447-4855.

Lazarus House charity collection Riverside Junior Woman’s Charity is collecting baby wipes, diapers, infant formula and toiletries. Donations can be placed into a bin at the side porch of 424 Uvedale Road, Riverside. For more information, call Steph Schulte, (708) 442-3084.

Book drive Gently used books for all ages can be dropped off at Huntington Learning Center, 333 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park. Books will be used for educational programs and services through Literacy Chicago. (708) 588-9623.

Religion

GriefShare group 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, through Aug. 28, Trinity Lutheran Church, 11500 German Church Road, Burr Ridge. Video-based program for support of those who lost a loved one. Free. (708) 839-1200.

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

Rummage sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Sunday School rooms, 203 S. Kensington Ave., La Grange. Includes furniture, antiques, collectibles, children’s clothing, books and miscellaneous. (708) 352-1275.

Sunday storytelling 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, lower level, 150 S. Ashland Ave. Local storytellers Megan Wells and Hope Koon will tell stories along with Rev. Cat Knott who will sing a few ballads. All ages. Free-will offering will be collected in support of The Caring Place, after school tutoring program in La Grange. (708) 354-0771, www.fpclg.org.

Ice cream social 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, Highlands Presbyterian Church, parking lot, 1902 W. 59th St., La Grange. Ice cream sundaes, raffle prizes, live music, children’s games, visit from Pleasantview Fire Department. Free. For more information, call (708) 246-1911, www.HighlandsPresChurch.org.

Crafters wanted Pumpkins ‘n Holly Craft Show and Bake Sale, Nov. 22, St. Barbara Parish Center, 4015 Prairie Ave., Brookfield. Spaces are 9 feet wide by 8 feet deep for $25. Tables 8 feet long by 2 feet wide are available to rent at $10 and electric hook-up is $5. No vendors. For application, call Jenny, (708) 485-1962.