LIBRARY
Preschool storytime 11:45 a.m. Tuesdays, through Jan. 27, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlaines Ave. Children ages 3 to 5. For more information or registration, call (708) 447-0869.

After school storytime 3:30 p.m. alternating Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 7, 12, 21 and 26, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlaines Ave. Grades kindergarten and up. For more information or registration, call (708) 447-0869.

Movie matinee 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlaines Ave. Movie is “Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day.” Free. Registration not required. (708) 447-0869.

Lapsit storytime 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Jan. 8 to 29, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlaines Ave. Children ages 12 to 36 months and adult. For more information or registration, call (708) 447-0869.

“Your Job Search Online” 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. Learn how to find job opportunities online. Register at (708) 485-6917.

Movie showing Classic Film Series, 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, La Grange Public Library, 10 W. Cossitt Ave. Movie is “West Side Story.” A short discussion of the film will follow the showing. Refreshments served. Free. No registration required. (708) 352-0576.

“Rock On” 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. Ages 12 to 18. Nintendo Wii and Rock Band tournament play. Call (708) 485-6917, Ext. 140.

Job search workshop 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 10, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlaines Ave. Speaker is Paula Giovacchini, president of Gio Group, Inc., a training and consulting firm. Free. Patrons should sign up as well as fill out an individual registration form. For more information or registration, call (708) 447-0869.

Saturday Family Storytime 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. Stories, songs and fingerplays in Spanish and English for all ages, followed by an easy craft. No registration necessary. (708) 485-6917.

Quiltmakers 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. Quilting basics for ages 9 and up. Advanced Quiltmakers will meet at 3 p.m. Register at (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.info.

Movie matinee 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. Movie is “Burn After Reading.” (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.info.

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
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. For more information, call (708) 369-0017.

2009 Mandala Community 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, The Blue Feather Books and Botanicals, Ltd., 19 W Harris Ave., La Grange. Create a luminous hands mandala, a creative art tool used for reflections of a personal journey inward. No art experience required. $25. For more information, call (708) 352-8481.

North Riverside Recreation registration Registration for winter/spring programs will begin for North Riverside residents from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Recreation Department, 2401 DesPlaines Ave. Non-residents may begin registering from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12. For more information, call (708) 442-5515.

“Feast and Flicks” 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, cafeteria, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road. Eat in cafeteria, followed by 6 p.m. viewing of “Hank and Mike.” For ConfiCare Act II members, adults age 50 and older. Reservations requested by calling (630) 856-7525.

“Book Look” group 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, Dixon Education Center Classroom, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road. For ConfiCare Act II members. Book is “Man in the Dark” by Paul Auster. Reservations requested by calling (630) 856-7525.

Bingo Friday, Jan. 9, St. Barbara School, 4009 S. Prairie Ave., Brookfield. Doors open at 5 p.m.; bingo starts at 7 p.m. Paper buy-ins, $20; computer packages available. Includes pull tabs, food and raffles. For coupons and package information, visit www.stbarbaraschool.com. For more information, call Debbie Nosek at (708) 387-7367.

Seagull Swim Club membership Pleasant Dale Park District’s Chalet Seagull group is currently accepting memberships for those who enjoy socializing and engaging in water exercises. The group meets every week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Chalet, 8300 S. Wolf Road, Willow Springs. Membership is free with a Chalet membership or Swim club membership. For more information, call (708) 246-4030.

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.

Preschool registration La Grange Elementary School District 102 preschool programs for children ages 3 to 5 has open enrollment for the 2008-09 school year. Services are provided at no cost to families and children with special needs. For more information, call (708) 482-2430, Ext. 3047.

Weekly dances Latin/salsa dance, 7:30 to 11 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 7, $10; ‘70s and ‘80s Flashback dance, 7:30 p.m. to midnight, Friday, Jan. 9, free, Willowbrook Ballroom, 8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. (708) 839-1000, www.willowbrookballroom.com.

Clubs
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. Jan. 8 program is “The Centennial of Gene Krupa’s Birth.” 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 8-week bridge tournaments a year. For more information, call Vern Kramer, (708) 246-8888, or Bob Terp, (708) 784-0921.

Riverside Fishing Club 7 p.m. every second Thursday, American Legion Hall, 900 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. $5 guest fee. www.riversidefishingclub.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.

ESCONI Earth Science Club, 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, College of DuPage, Building K, Room 131, 425 Fawell Ave., Glen Ellyn. Guest speaker is Scott William, collections and exhibits manager of the Burpee Museum. Topic is the museum’s field work in recovering dinosaur bones. Public invited. For more information, visit www.esconi.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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

“Organizing Your Life” workshop 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, SoTish, 23 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. Led by Susan Reardon, business coach and owner of The Growth Coach and SoTish; Amber Kostelny-Cussen, professional organizer and owner of Amber’s Organizing; and Stacy Schuler, owner of ORG Within Reach, a home organization firm. Presents solutions and strategies in the areas of business growth, organization and designing dream space. $25. Reservations required by calling (708) 386-0810 or visiting www.AmbersOrganizing.com.

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.

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.

Fundraisers
Concert fundraiser 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, St. Louise de Marillac Parish Center, 31st St. and Harrison Ave., La Grange Park. American English, Beatles tribute band, will perform. All ages. Tickets on sale now at $30 each or $25 each for two or more tickets. For tickets, call (708) 352-2202, www.stlouisedemarillac.com.

special events
Grand opening event 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 10, The Spot Dog Lounge and Hotel, 7324 W. Madison St., Forest Park. Dogs and humans welcome. Refreshments served. Offers overnight and day lounge for dogs. (708) 771-7768. www.thespotonline.org.

INTEREST GROUPS
Brookfield Parks and Recreation Commission meeting 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, Brookfield Municipal Building, Edward Barcal Courtroom, 8820 Brookfield Ave. The Commission is looking for residents to attend the meeting and give input on whether the ordinance banning dogs from village parks should be amended. (708) 485-1527.

Near West Citizens for Peace and Justice 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, Riverside Public Library, Community Room, 1 Burling Road. For more information, call (708) 447-9577.

Volunteers needed CatNap from the Heart, a non-profit 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.

Volunteers wanted BEDS PLUS seeking volunteers to serve four-hour shifts once per month. Site volunteers and support volunteers (laundry and cook teams) are needed. Shelter sites are local. Orientation classes available. For more information on classes or reservations, call (708) 354-0858.

Religion
Sewing and Service Circle group 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, Westminster Hall, 150 S. Ashland Ave. Sewing comforters to be given to the Chicago Christian Industrial League. Newcomers invited. Sewing experience not needed. Call (708) 354-0771.

Classes offered 8:30 a.m. Sundays, Jan. 18 to Feb. 22, Christ Church of Oak Brook, 31st St. and York Road, Oak Brook. Classes include “Turning Points in Christian History,” “Discovering God’s Way of Handling Money,” and “Making Your Way Through the Desert.” For more information and registration, call (630) 654-1882, or visit www.cc-ob.org.

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

Date Night 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, Christ Church of Oak Brook, 31st St. and York Road, Oak Brook. Once-a-month date to help married and seriously dating couples nurture their friendship. Jan. 9 date is titled, “Financial Management.” For more information and registration, call Mark Davies at (630) 654-1882, or visit www.cc-ob.org.

Feed My Starving Children mobile packaging event Friday to Monday, Jan. 9 to 11, Trinity Lutheran Church and School, 11500 German Church Road, Burr Ridge. Schedule is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday; and noon to 2 p.m. Sunday. Help package food for children in other countries. Adults and children who are at least third graders welcome. To volunteer, call (708) 839-1200, punch 3.

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.

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.