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.

“The Mousetrap” 8 p.m. Sept. 4 to 6 and 11 to 13; 2:30 p.m. Sept. 7, 13 and 14; and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7, Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave. Tickets are $18 or $20. For more information or tickets, call (708) 246-3380, www.theatrewesternsprings.org.

Music

Jazz vocal and instrumental music Typhanie Monique and Neal Alger, 7 to 10 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 9, Salt Creek Wine Bar, 8900 Fairview Ave., Brookfield. (708) 387-2432, www.saltcreekwinebar.com.

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.

Chorus seeks new members The Choral-Aires, an award-winning Sweet Adelines Chorus, seeks new members and invites local women who like to sing, to attend chorus practices from 7 to 10 p.m. Mondays, at Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, 367 Spring Road. For more information, call Jane Toftey at (630) 665-8387.

Art

Magic Angle Sculptures exhibit Sculptor John Muntean will exhibit his shadow-casting sculptures through Oct. 10 at Riverside Arts Center, 32 E. Quincy Road.  (708) 442-6400.

Library

Movie matinee 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlaines Ave. Free. No registration required. (708) 447-0869.

Video games for seniors 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, Sept. 5, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. Participants will learn how to use the Nintendo Wii to play bowling and tennis. Will continue to meet the first Friday of each month. For more information or to register, call the Reference Department, (708) 485-6917, Ext. 130, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.info.

Friends of the Library meeting 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, La Grange Public Library, Dierkes Community Room, 10 W. Cossitt Ave. Membership meeting includes discussing ideas for a fall fundraiser and new “Book Club in a Bag” program. For more information, call Heather Cavanaugh, (708) 354-1293, www.lagrangelibrary.org.

Film discussion 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. Movie is “XXY.” For more information or to register, call (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.info.

Miscellaneous

Film discussion group CineVerse, Oak Lawn Park District’s free film discussion group, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St. Movie is “Strictly Ballroom.” For more information, call Erik, (708) 785-5014.

Chicago Portage historical site tour 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 6, historic site, 4800 S. Harlem Ave., Lyons. Free. Tour is 1/2-mile in length on a gravel path through the woods and takes about two hours. For more information, call Gary Mechanic, (773) 590-0710, www.chicagoportage.org.

“China 101” 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, Hillside Public Library, 405 Hillside Ave. Dr. Charles Fuller of Triton College will give presentation on the land, people and culture of China. Free. Registration required at (708) 449-7510, www.hillsidelibrary.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.

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 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 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, Route 66 Hop, 50’s and 60’s music provided by The Del Souls, $8; 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, Ballroom dance, music by Teddy Lee Orchestra, $14; 7 to 11 p.m. Sept. 71, Sunday Night 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.

Salt Creek Camera Club 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, Countryside City Hall, 5550 East Ave. Visitors welcome. (708) 562-1164.

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

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.  Sept. 4 meeting features showing of “Jazz on Film 3,” the third part of Frank Slabinak’s look into the jazz content of old film footage. 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.

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.

AT&T Telecom Pioneers-Forest Life Member Club 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, Costas Restaurant, 1S130 Summit Ave., Oakbrook Terrace. $18. Call Lori Kallas, (630) 629-1633.

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.

Experimental Aircraft Association Countryside chapter, 8 p.m. every first Friday, Lyons Township Hall, 6404 Joliet Road. (630) 834-8016.

La Leche League of Brookfield Breast feeding group, 10 to 11:30 a.m. every first Friday. For location, call Angie Runyan, (708) 485-9317.

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.

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.

Young Eagles Aviation group for children 8 to 17, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every first Sunday, Schaumburg Airport, 905 W. Irving Park Road. Call Chuck Soumar, (708) 788-6390.

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.

Single Catholics Club 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, meet at Terrace View Park, northwest corner of 22nd St. and Route 83, behind office buildings, for Oakbrook Terrace Park District’s Music on the Lake featuring Hi Fidelity. Bring lawn chair. For more information, call Marlene, (708) 450-8280.

National Council for Geocosmic Research, Inc. Northern Illinois Chapter, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, The Dance Building, 1330 Webford St., DesPlaines. Dave Gunning will discuss Pluto’s impending move into Capricorn at 7:30 p.m. Astrologers of all levels welcome. $8 members, $10 guests. For more information, call Judy Johnson, (630) 303-3187, www.geocosmic.org.whsites.net/chapters.

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.

Caregiver support group “Lunch Bunch,” 11:30 a.m. every first Thursday, Bakers Square Restaurant, 942 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. Call Mindy Jannenga Phillips, (708) 354-1323 Ext. 28.

MOMS Club of La Grange Park Membership meeting, 10 a.m. to noon every first Thursday, La Grange Park Public Library, 555 N. La Grange Road. For at-home mothers in La Grange, La Grange Park and Brookfield. lpmoms@yahoo.com.

Mothers and More Near West Suburban Chapter, 7 to 8:50 p.m. every first Thursday, La Grange Park Public Library, 555 N. La Grange Road. Call Ann, (708) 205-7007, www.mothersandmore.org.

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.

Alzheimer’s caregiver support group 1 to 2:30 p.m. every first Friday, Southwest Suburban Center on Aging, 111 W. Harris Ave., La Grange. (708) 354-1323, Ext. 15.

Memory loss support group 1 to 2:30 p.m. every first Friday, 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.

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.

Tai chi chih classes 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 16, 30, Oct. 14 and 28, The Well, 1515 W. Ogden Ave., La Grange Park. Led by Diana Welsh Durkin. Followed by two practice sessions from 1:30 to 3 p.m., Thursdays, Nov. 6 and 20. $10 per class. To register, call (708) 482-5048, www.csjthewell.org.

Interactive Acrylics workshop 1 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, La Grange Art Gallery and Studio, 122 Calendar Ave. Jennifer Von Stein, resident artist for Croma, will lead the program. Fourteen spaces available. $10 art league members, $15 non-members. For registration information, call (708) 352-3101.

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.

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

“Chair-ity” auction La Grange Business Association, 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, Horton’s parking lot, 60 S. La Grnge Road. More than 90 decorated Adirondack chairs that have decorated the streets of La Grange all summer will be auctioned off. Partygoers will be welcomed into “Blue Hawaii,” with tiki torches, leis, sand, Hawaiian dancers, Elvis music and a pig roast. Live and silent auctions. For more information, visit www.lgba.com.

“La Belle Notte” preview party fundraiser Oak Park-River Forest Infant Welfare Society, 6:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 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.

Kitten shower fundraiser 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, CatNap from the Heart, 1101 Beach Ave., La Grange Park. Includes refreshments, raffle prizes, musical entertainment and kittens for adoption. Donations are welcome. For more information, call Lynn, (708) 352-3914.

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.

Car wash fundraiser McClure Junior High School’s Spirit Club, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, just south of the school on 43rd St., between Wolf Road and Johnson Ave., Western Springs. Proceeds support all extracurricular activities and sports. $5 per vehicle, includes McClure car magnet. Car wash held rain or shine.

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.

Interest groups

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.

Glenbard West High School 40th reunion Class of 1968, “Homecoming Weekend,” Sept. 26 and 27, Hyatt Lisle, 1400 Corporetum Drive. For more information, call Nancy Grant Reid at (423) 349-0171, email reidbrookside@yahoo.com, or visit www.glenbardwestclassof68.awards.com.

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.

Lemont High School 10th reunion Class of 1998, Saturday, Sept. 27. For more information, send contact information to lemont1998@gmail.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

“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.

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.

Crop Walk Rally Day 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, First United Methodist Church of La Grange, 100 W. Cossitt Ave. Representatives from each group, church or organization must attend to pick up sponsor forms and information that each walker needs to complete prior to the walk on Oct. 19. For more information, call Jan Matheny, (708) 246-2472.

Fall food and fashion event 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, Flavour Cooking School, 7401 W. Madison St., Forest Park. Highlights fall trends in the food and fashion worlds. Appetizers and beverages. Fashion show. $15. For tickets, call (708) 488-0808.

Movie Memorabilia Show and Film Festival 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, P.J. Klem’s Restaurant, 8000 Ogden Ave., Lyons. Buy, sell and trade DVDs, VHS tapes, movie soundtracks, posters, lobby cards, stills, press books, magazines, books, scripts, autographs. Sofiya Smirnova will meet and great fans and talk about her latest film, “Coventry Lanes,” and what it was like to work on the Batman film, “The Dark Knight.” Open Road Radio will do a live radio broadcast. $6 adults. Children under 12 are free. For more information, call Frank, (708) 257-8205, www.moviememorabiliashow.com.

Religion

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

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.

Luncheon and style show The Women of Grace Lutheran Church of La Grange, 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, in the church Fellowship Hall, 200 N. Catherine Ave. Luncheon followed by a style show presented by Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital. Clothing for men and women from many eras will be featured. Men and women are invited. For more information, call (708) 352-0730.

Power Up! party 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, Western Springs Baptist Church, 4475 Wolf Road. Free event includes concert by Yancy, games, prizes and food. Registration available for church’s “Live Wire” program. For more information, call (708) 246-1530, www.westernspringsbaptistchurch.org.

Rummage sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, Riverside Ascension Lutheran Church, 400 Nuttall Road. Features furniture, bikes, clothes, kitchenware, books, records, children’s items, baked goods. Perennial plant sale, most plants $5 or less. For more information or donations, call (708) 447-2660.

Rally Day 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, Riverside Ascension Lutheran Church, 400 Nuttall Road. Resumption of Sunday School and Adult Forum. Two worship services: 8 and 10 a.m. During 10 a.m. service, Andy Tecson and his ensemble will lead the worship with his “Jazz Mass.” After worship the congregation will hold its annual picnic in the church garden, including games and activities for children. For more information, call (708) 447-2600.

Season Kick-Off Day 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ashland Ave. Rev. Ken Green will preach at the 10 a.m. service. There will be a reception, with refreshments, following the service. “Faith Forest,” the children’s education program for pre-kindergarten to eighth grade, will also begin. For more information, call (708) 354-0771.

Youth groups resume Junior high and high school youth groups will resume beginning Sunday, Sept. 7, at First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ashland Ave. Junior high meets from 5 to 6:15 p.m.; high school from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. (with dinner). Games, fellowship, discussions and snacks. For more information, call (708) 354-0771.

Adult education classes resume 8:45 a.m. Sundays, beginning Sept. 7, First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ashland Ave.  “Who is the God of the Bible?’ is the title of the first series. Child care provided. Weekly Bible study groups also resume the week of Sept. 7. For more information, call the church office at (708) 354-0771.

New member classes 10 a.m. Sundays, Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28, Grace Lutheran Church, 200 N. Catherine Ave., La Grange. For more information, call (708) 352-0730.

Bible survey class 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. Sundays, Grace Lutheran Church, 200 N. Catherine Ave., La Grange. Rev. Said Ailabouni leads the discussion of the Bible, along with sharing stories from his personal experiences in Galilee and the Middle East. There is a charge for supplemental materials. Fourth quarter classes run from Sept. 8 to Nov. 12. For more information, call (708) 352-0730.