Arts and Entertainment

Music

Live music Jazz on Saturdays, open mike Tuesdays, Josephine’s Martini and Wine Bar, 207 S. Villa Ave., Villa Park. (630) 758-0012.

Live entertainment Karaoke, Mondays; DJ Ron and free salsa lessons, Tuesdays; Pop pianist Mike Brumfield Thursdays, Muldoon’s, 133 Front St., Wheaton. (630) 668-8866.

Weekly entertainment Live bands play Tuesdays through Sundays, 100 South Chop House, 100 S. York Road, Elmhurst. (630) 782-9091.

“WDCB Jazz Thursdays” 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays, Adelle’s, 1060 College Ave., Wheaton.

Music and games Live music, 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; family game nights, 6 p.m. Fridays, La Spiaza Coffee House/Cafe, 114 N. Main St., Wheaton.

Chorus seeks new members The Choral-Aires, an award-winning Sweet Adelines Chorus, invites local women who like to sing, to attend a series of guest nights to prepare for the group’s Dec. 13 Christmas show, “Let There be Peace on Earth,” presented with the Brotherhood of Harmony Chorus. Guest nights are held from 7 to 10 p.m. each Monday, through Dec. 8, at Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, 367 Spring Road. Community members are invited to join the chorus during its practice. For information, call Jane Toftey at (630) 665-8387, www.choral-aires.org.

Theater

"Lost in Yonkers" Elgin Theatre Company, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 7 to 22, Theatre 355, 355 E. Chicago St., Elgin. $15 adults, $12 seniors and youth. For tickets, call (847) 741-0532.

Actors audition Entertainment company now auditioning energetic, reliable young adults to appear at events now the throughout the holiday season. Must be able to pick up dance steps quickly and learn to operate life-size people puppets. Must be average in size, age 18 and up, and have a car. Salary; expenses reimbursed. For more information, call Sarah, (630) 325-3320, www.thosefunnylittlepeople.com.

Library

"Don't Let the Pigeon Have a Party by Himself" 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, Itasca Public Library, 500 W. Irving Park Road. Crafts and activities based on Mo Willems' pigeon books. Grades kindergarten to second. Registration required at (630) 773-1699, www.itascalibrary.org.

"Live Homework Help" Available through the Roselle Public Library Web site, www.roselle.lib.il.us, providing on-line tutors for students grades kindergarten through adult. Library cardholders may access "Live Homework Help" from their own home computer by using their library card and PIN from 4 to 10 p.m. Can also access at the library from 4 p.m. until 15 minutes before closing, through library internet stations. For more information about on-line services, call the library at (630) 529-1641.

Miscellaneous

Music program 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Entertainer and singer Marvin Vigadi presents, "The Diamond Sounds of MV." Register at (630) 213-0100.

Spanish program 3:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. The Spanish Club of South Elgin High School will present an All Saints Day and Mexico's Day of the Dead program. Register at (630) 213-0100.

Piano recital and sing-along 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Phyllis Muhling will perform. Register at (630) 213-0100.

Diabetes seminar 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Joy Balmeceda of 5 Star Healthcare will present a seminar on Diabetes. Register at (630) 213-0100.

Children’s story time 11 a.m. Thursdays, Borders Books and Music, 101 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton. (630) 871-9595.

Middle school Idol auditions Carol Stream Park District, middle schoolers can audition at the Simkus Recreation Center, 849 Lies Road,  on Nov. 6, 16 and 18. Early auditions advance to the next round. Top 10 finalists will compete for grand prize. For more information or to register, call (630) 784-6100.

Water Walkers Club Bartlett Park District, 9 to 10 a.m. Thursdays, through Dec. 11, Splash Central Pool, 700 S. Bartlett Road. Water exercise program for adults. $35 residents, $50 non-residents. Register at (630) 540-4834.

Happy Hour party 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Features Edizon Dayao on keyboards and vocals in a big band tribute. Refreshments will be served. Register at (630) 213-0100.

"Trash to Cash: eBay 101" Carol Stream Park District, 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, Simkus Recreation Center, 849 Lies Road. Offers ideas for getting the most money for items and how to avoid scams. To register, call (630) 784-6100.

Hannah Montana Mania Carol Stream Park District, 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, Simkus Recreation Center, 849 Lies Road. Ages 5 to 10.  Popstar makeovers, karaoke and dancing.To register, call (630) 784-6100.

Clubs

Elmhurst Running Club Seasonal training runs, 6 a.m. Saturdays, and speedwork, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June to October, Prairie Path gazebo, Spring Road, Elmhurst. (630) 941-0926, www.elmhurst-runners.com.

Knights in the Morning Chess group, 10 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, Theosophical Society, Olcott Library, 1926 N. Main St., Wheaton. All levels welcome. Call (630) 668-1571, Ext. 304.

North Suburban Carvers 6 to 9 p.m. every first and third Monday, Bensenville Park District Center, 1000 W. Wood St. Call John Susin, (630) 629-0044.

F-Stop Camera Club 7 p.m. every first and third Monday, Oak Brook Family Recreation Center, arts and crafts room, 1454 Forest Gate. Call Ron at (630) 833-8396, or Les at (630) 833-7371.

Wheaton Toastmasters 7 p.m. every first and third Monday, St. Matthew United Church, 1420 S. Gables Blvd., Wheaton. Call Kristen Gehrig, (630) 981-1833, or Dan Storrer, (630) 653-5678.

Carol Stream Rotary Club 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Alberto’s in the Holiday Inn, 150 S. Gary Ave., Carol Stream. www.carolstreamrotary.com.

Wheaton Woman’s Department Club 9:30 a.m. every first Tuesday, St. Daniel the Prophet Church, 101 W. Loop Road, Wheaton. Call Ellen Rezabeck, (630) 668-7698.

Glen Ellyn Lions Club Social, 6:30 p.m., dinner, 7 p.m. every first and third Tuesday, Barone's Restaurant, 475 Pennsylvania Ave., Glen Ellyn. RSVP to (630) 455-8350. www.glenellynlions.org.

Women in Career Transition Women’scareer management, 7 p.m. every first Tuesday, Illinois Institute of Technology, Rice Lake Campus, 210 East Loop Road, Wheaton. Free. Preregister by e-mail to events@myworkforceministry.com.

Oak Brook Speakers Toastmasters 5:30 to 6:35 p.m. Tuesdays, FOCUS, 430 W. 22nd St., Lombard. Call Bob, (312) 401-8614. Oakbrookspeakers@cs.com.

Wheaton Leads Club 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays, International House of Pancakes at Butterfield and Naperville roads, Wheaton. Contact Rich Dykhuis, (630) 231-4141, rdykhuis@spiral94.com.

Laughing Club 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Beacon Hill Retirement Community, 2400 S. Finley Road, Lombard. (630) 691-4007.

Wheaton Lions Club Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Masonic Building, 120 W. Wesley St., Wheaton. Call Jim Ellingson, membership chairman, (630) 665-9471, www.wheatonlions.org.

DuPage Rivers Fly Tyers 7 p.m. Tuesdays, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. www.dupageriversflytyers.org.

Bingo 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Tioga VFW Post 2149, 510 Georgetown Square, Wood Dale. (630) 766-0334.

Central DuPage Kiwanis Club Noon Wednesdays, Barone’s Restaurant, 475 Pennsylvania Ave., Glen Ellyn. Call Marj Cole, (630) 469-3668 or Phil Hartweg, (630) 469-8166.

Wheaton Rotary Club 12:10 p.m. Wednesdays, Emilio’s, 226 W. Front St., Wheaton. Call Cheryl Cross, (630) 588-1987.

Greek heritage group American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association DuPage Chapter 423, 7:30 p.m. every first Wednesday, Addison Village Hall, 1 Friendship Plaza. Call Frank Mitropoulos, (630) 595-9477, www.ahepa.org.

Bartlett International Chorus 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Contact Rita, (630) 213-0100, rlopienski@pathwayseniorliving.com.

Rotary Club of Glen Ellyn 12:10 p.m. Thursdays, Glen Oaks Country Club, 21W451 Hill Ave., Glen Ellyn. Call Craig R. Pryde, (630) 469-0999.

Glen Ellyn preservation group 7:30 p.m. every first Thursday, Faith Lutheran Church, 41 N. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Use northeastern building entrance. (630) 469-7924, www.glenellynpreservation.org.

Bartlett Rotary Club 12:15 p.m. Thursdays, Villa Olivia Country Club, 1401 W. Lake St., Bartlett. Call JoJo, (630) 830-0111, www.bartlettrotary.com.

630 Singles 8:30 p.m. every first Friday, Arrowhead Golf Club, 26W151 Butterfield Road, Wheaton. (630) 585-4127, www.630singles.org.

Support groups

Eating disorder group Applying New Attitudes and Directions 10 a.m. Saturdays, Suite 8, 1616 E. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton. (630) 346-9266.

Gam-Anon Gambling addiction support group, 8 p.m. Saturdays, Dieke Room at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, 200 Berteau Ave. (708) 802-0105, www.gam-anon.org.

Narcotics Anonymous Support group, 6:30 p.m. every Saturday; and 7 p.m. every Monday, Central DuPage Hospital, Behavioral Health Services, 27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Sexaholics Anonymous Support group, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Central DuPage Hospital, Behavioral Health Services, 27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Cocaine Anonymous Support group, 8:30 p.m. Sundays, Central DuPage Hospital, Behavioral Health Services, 27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Overeaters Anonymous 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays, St. Thomas United Methodist Church, 2S511 Route 53, Glen Ellyn. Call Margaret, (630) 719-1625.

Emotions Anonymous 10 a.m. Mondays, St. Barnabas Church, 22W415 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn. (708) 383-0200.

Caregivers support group 6:30 to 8 p.m. every first and third Monday, Metropolitan Family Services DuPage, 222 E. Willow Ave., Wheaton. Call Mimi Williams, (630) 833-1353.

Gam-Anon 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Church of the Incarnation, 261 W. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale. (708) 802-0105, www.gam-anon.org.

Al-Anon Support group, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Central DuPage Hospital, Behavioral Health Services, 27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

National Association for Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders of Glen Ellyn Eating disorder support group, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 751 Roosevelt Road, Building 7, Suite 115, Glen Ellyn. Bilingual services offered. For more information, call Dana Castellano, (312) 882-0494, www.anad.org.

Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 393 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. (630) 220-6200.

Stroke support group 4:15 p.m. every first Tuesday, Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton. Call Phyllis Buntin, (630) 420-6288.

Parkinson’s support group For caregivers, 10 a.m. every first Tuesday, The Meadows of Glen Ellyn, 60 North Nicoll Way, Glen Ellyn. (630) 446-1527.

Brain injury support group For teens and young adults, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton. Call Amy Grant, (630) 9909-6154.

Postpartum depression support group 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Central DuPage Hospital, Conference Room B, 25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Employment support group 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday, St. James the Apostle Church, 480 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn. www.stjosephministry.org.

Overeaters Anonymous Closed meetings, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 515 S. Wheaton Ave., Wheaton. (708) 346-0000, www.oa.org, www.region5oa.org.

Families Anonymous Support group, 8 p.m. Thursdays, Central DuPage Hospital, Behavioral Health Services, 27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Al-Ateen Support group, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Central DuPage Hospital, Behavioral Health Services, 27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Chronic Pain support group 3:30 to 5 p.m. every first Thursday, Marianjoy at Oakbrook Terrace, 682 Butterfield Road, Oakbrook Terrace. Call Dr. Angelique Strand, (630) 268-7536.

Adult grief support group “Pathway to Wholeness,” 6:30 to 8 p.m. every first and third Thursday, Alden Valley Ridge, 275 E. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale. Call Rev. Jeffrey Pears, bereavement coordinator, (630) 317-3341.

Al-Anon Fellowship group, 8 p.m. Fridays, Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 1045 Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village. (630) 631-0332.

Classes/seminars

Professional development workshop The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, Forest View Education Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Fran Gamwell will present a program on grant writing. Individuals involved working with volunteers are invited. Register at (847) 228-1320.

First time homebuyers workshop 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Pioneer Club, 27W130 St. Charles Road, Carol Stream. Information on how to purchase a foreclosure. Local attorney, lender, home inspector and real estate agent discuss how to buy the best home at the lowest cost. Reservations required at (888) 413-9152, Ext. 32.

Taoist Tai Chi classes Beginner classes, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Belmont Village community room, 545 Belmont Lane, Carol Stream. Ongoing enrollment. Free introductory lessons and demonstrations. www.taoist.org.

Women’s classes “Women Who Wonder Why,” 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services office, 27W031 North Ave., West Chicago. Discussion of concerns and issues important to women. $25 per session. Pre-class consultation, $13. Register at (630) 231-7166.

NAMI Basics class National Alliance on Mental Illness, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, NAMI DuPage office, 2100 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Course for parents and caregivers. Free. Register at (630) 752-0066, Ext. 210.

Teen anger class 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services office, 27W031 North Ave., West Chicago. Ten sessions, $25 per session. Register at (630) 231-7166.

Fundraisers

Pasta night fundraiser Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11018, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Fire Barn, 218 S. Main St., Bartlett. Face painting and ice cream for children. Raffle tickets available. $8 per person or $18 for a family of three or more. Active duty eat free. For more information, call Rod Harms at (630) 830-9554.

Pie auction fundraiser Senior Services Associates, 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Asbury Gardens, 210 Airport Road, North Aurora. Pies of all kinds will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. Unlimited wine and appetizers will be served. $5 admission fee. For tickets, call (630) 897-4035.

Entertainment books fundraiser Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services are selling entertainment discount savings books to support its youth programs. $20 per book. To order a copy, call WAYS at (630) 231-7166, or order online at www.entertainment.com/support, and enter account number ED-108912.

2009 Calendars Four Paws Animal Foundation selling 2009 calendars for $12.50, that depict some of the organization's rescues as well as family pets as a fundraiser to support their adoption/rescue efforts. Order forms for the calendars can be obtained at Banbury Fair and Heartland Animal Hospital in Bartlett; Hanover Park Animal Care Center; and Health Emporium in Streamwood. Order forms can be downloaded from www.fourpawsfoundation.petfinder.com.

Special events

Festival of Trees Oct. 27 opening of the Ecker Center for Mental Health’s eighth annual Festival of Trees at the Gail Borden Library, 270 N. Grove, Elgin. Artificial Christmas trees and wreaths, sponsored and decorated by area businesses, organizations and individuals, will be on display through Nov. 7. Trees and wreaths are available for purchase. For more information, call (847) 695-0484.

Junior Broadcaster contest Midwest Dairy Association, 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, Jewel-Osco, 2164 Bloomingdale Road, Glendale Heights. Hosted by former Chicago Bears tackle, James “Big Cat” Williams. Open auditions for local children in grades 3 to 8. No pre-registration required. Scripts to interview Williams will be provided. Weekly winners will receive four tickets to a Bears game and all winners will be awarded the opportunity to conduct up to a 60-second interview with Chicago Bears players and coaches at Halas Hall, to air on both “The Bears Insider” on WBBM Newsradio 780 and the “Bears Blitz” on Comcast Sportsnet TV. For contest rules and information, visit www.juniorbroadcaster.com.

Networking event "Turbo-Charge Your Networking," 6:46 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, The Cotillion, 360 S. Creekside, Palatine. Sponsored by LeTip International, a business networking organization. Open to business owners and sales professionals. Includes breakfast, networking sessions and expo tables. $25, Registration requested by Oct. 31. Walk-ins will be seated on a space available basis. To register, call (815) 728-1483.

Mistletoe Magic Arts and Crafts Bazaar Bartlett Woman's Club, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, World Overcomers Church, Route 20 and Naperville Road, Bartlett. Includes crafters, artists, vendors, bake sale, raffle and lunch menu. (847) 732-8475.

Craft bazaar and bake sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, The Arbor of Itasca, 535 S. Elm St. Includes Christmas items, all-season crafts and baked goods. White elephant sale and door prizes. (630) 773-9416.
 
Interest groups

Patriot’s Pen essay contest Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary of Bartlett Post 11018 invite students in grades 6 to 8 to participate in the national Patriot’s Pen essay contest, designed to foster patriotism in young people and promote their views on democracy. Winners receive a $1,000 to $10,000 savings bond at the national level. Deadline is Nov. 1. Official rules and entry forms at www.vfw.org, under programs. Essays, along with a completed entry form, may be e-mailed to patriotspen@thehuntershome.net. For more information, call Jan, (630) 830-7841.

Hospice volunteers needed Trinity Hospice, Arlington Heights, is seeking volunteers to serve patients and families. Also need bereavement, special project and office volunteers. Training provided. For more information, call Angie Smith at (847) 357-0557.

Crafters wanted Victory Centre of Bartlett is seeking vendors for its winter bazaar on Nov. 21 and 22, 1101 and 1105 W. Bartlett Road. For more information, call Rita at (630) 213-0100.

Tutors needed Literacy DuPage seeking volunteers to teach English as a second language to adults. Training provided in six sessions, 6 to 9 p.m., Nov. 5, 10, 12, 17, 19 and Dec. 8, at Glenside Public Library, 25 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. To register for training, call (630) 416-6699.

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

Morton East High School 25th reunion Class of 1983. Reunion previously scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 1, has been postponed until spring 2009. Current mail and e-mail addresses should still be sent to mehs1983@hotmail.com, or visit http://geocities.com/mehs1983reunion/.

York High School 30th reunion Class of 1978, Saturday, Nov. 8, Wyndham Drake Hotel, 2301 York Road, Oak Brook. For information, visit www.yorkhs1978.com. Send current contact information and pictures from the 1970s to yorkclassof1978@yahoo.com.

Morton East High School 33rd reunion Class of 1975, 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, Michael Anthony’s Restaurant, 6434 W. Ogden Ave., Berwyn. No cover. Cash food and bar. If interested, call Jeannie Mizerka Mikota at (708) 601-2248, jmikota@aol.com.

Bowen High School 40th reunion Class of 1969, 6 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2009, Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, 350 N. Orleans St., Chicago. $110 per person, $195 per couple may be purchased by sending a check to Phyllis Volk, 250 E. Pearson St., Unit 906, Chicago, IL 60611, payable to Phyllis Volk and indicate Bowen Reunion in the memo section. For more information and “lost classmates” addresses, visit www.freewebs.com/bowen1969reunion, or call Brett Weiss at (630) 248-5405.

Harper High School 50th reunion Class of January and June 1959. Plans being made for summer of 2009. If interested in attending, call Cliff Gustafson, (815) 372-9937.

Downers Grove North High School 50th reunion Class of 1960. Plans being made for 2010. Send addresses to Rolfe Sick, 8003 Fairmont Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60516.

Morton West High School 20th reunion Class of 1989. Plans being made. Looking for “lost classmates.” For more information or to register for the reunion, contact mortonwest89@gmail.com.

Religion

Food drive Ninth annual Harvest Sunday, 2:30 to 4:30 Sunday, Nov. 9, Sixty confirmation candidates from St. Walter Church in Roselle will be out walking area neighborhoods in Roselle to collect non-perishable foods, personal hygiene items and cleaning products donated by residents. Candidates will be wearing name tags. All will be sorted and delivered to support the St. Vincent DePaul Society and DuPage County Humanitarian Service Project. If residents are not at home, they may place donated items on their front porch or bring the items to the Ministry Center, 140 W. Pine Ave., Roselle, by Friday, Nov. 14.

Harvest Days and craft fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7 and 8, St. John Lutheran Church, 1800 S. Rodenburg Road, Schaumburg. Includes holiday decorations, jewelry, woodcraft, fabric art, floral arrangements and seasonal greeting cards. Bake sale and white elephant table. Lunch will be offered.