Arts and Entertainment

Theater

“Love in the Middle Ages” 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.

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

Jazz-inspired artwork exhibit Riverside cartoonist Charley Krebs will exhibit his free-form cartoon feature for Chicago Jazz Magazine from Friday, Aug. 29 to Sunday, Aug. 31 as part of Jazz Fest celebration at Reggie’s Music Joint, 2105 S. State St., Chicago. For more information, call (312) 949-0129.

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

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.

Introduction to the Internet class 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. Adults. 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.

Film discussion group CineVerse, Oak Lawn Park District’s free film discussion group, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St. Movie is “Unforgiven.” For more information, call Erik, (708) 785-5014.

Walking tour The Frederick Law Olmsted Society, 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, Riverside Tain Depot. Will include south side of the village. $10 adults, $7 seniors and Olmsted Society members. (708) 442-7675, www.olmstedsociety.org.

Before and after school care registration Pleasant Dale Park District, in cooperation with School District 107, will offer before and after school care for children in grades kindergarten through sixth. Program runs Monday through Friday mornings, 6:45 to 8:45 a.m., and afternoons, 3:30 to 6 p.m., Pleasant Dale Park Distirct’s Chalet, 8300 S. Wolf Road, Willow Springs. Children are bussed to and from Pleasantdale Elementary School to the Chalet. Cost per day for mornings is $7, residents; $9, non-residents. Cost per day for afternoons is $10, residents; $12 non-residents. Register at (708) 246-4030.

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.

Preschool program registration Pleasant Dale Park District accepting registrations for its fall preschool programs beginning the first week of September. Three age-specific programs: First Steps to Preschol, Wee Threes and Explore 4’s. Programs are offered on a monthly basis with fees ranging from $105 to $169 depending on the program and residency qualifications. To register, visit the Recreation Center, 7425 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge, or call (630) 662-6220.

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.

Bridge tournament program Westchester Park District is offering a bridge tournament program in the fall beginning Sept. 10. Looking for new players. This is a social bridge group and welcome all levels of ability. Register as a couple. For more information, call (708) 865-8200.

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 to 11 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 24, Swing dance, $10; 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, Country and Western dance, $8; 7:30 to 11 p.m Wednesday, Aug. 27, Latin/Salsa 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

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.

BrookPark Sr. Social Club 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, Brookfield Municipal Building, Recreation Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave.  (708) 447-2214.

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.

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.

Brookfield-Riverside Rotary Club Noon Tuesdays, Paisans Restaurant, 3720 Grand Blvd., Brookfield. (708) 485-9224.

Lions Club of La Grange 1 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday, Blueberry Hill, 49 S. La Grange Road, La Grange.

Thirsty Runners Club Weekly fun run, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Blue Water Lounge, 9016 W. 31st St., Brookfield. For serious and recreational runners. For information, call Gina or Gregg, (708) 485-WATR.

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.

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.

Single Catholics Club 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, Maria S.S. Lauretana Italian Fest, Berwyn. Meet at Jewel/Osco, 7201 W. 24th St., Riverside. Bring lawn chair for the entertainment. For reservations, call Marlene, (708) 450-8280.

Support groups

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.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Riverside chapter, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road. (708) 442-7944.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Seminars/classes

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

Alternative treatment program Southwest Suburban Center on Aging, 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, Center on Aging, 111 W. Harris Ave., La Grange. Dr. Felicitas Tobias will speak on alternative treatment methods for those who seek a better quality of life through the senior years. Free. Registration required at (708) 354-1323.

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

Pet adoption Animal Care League of Oak Park, 1 to 5 p.m. every Sunday, PetSmart, 500 Broadview Village Square. Cats and dogs for adoption. For more information, call the Animal Care League at (708) 848-8155.

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.

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.

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.

Chicago Vocational High School 51st reunion picnic Class of 1957, noon, Saturday, Sept. 13, Lemont Park District, pavilion, 16028 127th St. Basketball courts, tennis courts, softball field, skateboard, volleyball and pool. Bring food and alcohol (no glass bottles). For more information, call Ron, (630) 257-8955, or e-mail at tollron@aol.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.

Wheaton-Warrenville High School 30th reunion Class of 1978, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and 18. Looking for “lost” classmates. For more information call Ellen Bintz Meuch at (630) 235-2150, www.classreport.org.

Morton West High School 20th reunion Class of 1988, 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Harry Caray’s Restaurant, Westin Hotel, 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard. $100 per person, includes dinner buffet, open bar, music, gift, reunion booklet. Tickets required to enter. If interested, call Kathy at (440) 934-4043, or email mailing address to mortonwesths1988@yahoo.com.

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

Young Professionals Group kick-off event Pillars, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, Salt Creek Wine Bar, 8900 Fairview Ave., Brookfield. Event will give attendees a chance to learn more about Pillars, the Young Professionals Group and how they can become involved. For more information, call Amy Beros, (708) 698-5500.

“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

Pig roast benefit Riverside Swim Club, 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, swim club pool, 100 Bloomingbank Road. All-you-can-eat food and drink. Palm tree bounce house, music, popcorn, sno cones. Pool will be open for swimming. All ages. $15 adults, members as well as guests with a guest pass; $6 children. Tickets available at the door. For more information, call Anna Harrington, (708) 447-2680.

“Fill the Boot” fundraiser Hillside and Berkeley fire departments will be seeking donations from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 28 and 29; and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 30, at intersection of Butterfield and Wolf roads and Roosevelt and Wolf roads. Proceeds will benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. www.mda.org.

Dance-a-Thon benefit 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30 to 7 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, Brunswick Zone, 170 W. North Ave., Carol Stream. DJ music and entertainment all night. $35 admission donation. Dancers receive pledges for hours danced. Proceeds benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association, in honor of the Jerry Lewis Telethon. Possible celebrity appearance by McKenzie Westmore of NBC’s “Passions.” For more information, call Melissa at (630) 682-0150, or e-mail at Melissa_digiovanni@comcast.net.

“La Belle Notte” preview party fundraiser Oak Park-River Forest Infant Welfare Society, 6:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, Showcase house, 801 Park Ave. Preview party of opening of the 36th annual Showcase house. Theme is “La Belle Notte.” Event will feature Italian cuisine, complimentary bar and live music. The Showcase house will be open for tours. $125. For tickets, call (708) 848-0528, Ext. 300, www.childrenscliniciws.org.

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.

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.