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.

theater

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

Library

Movie showing 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Glenside Public Library, 24 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. Open to public. Free. Walk-ins welcome. Sign-up at the Adult Reference desk or call (630) 260-1550.

Toddler Time “Babes in Toyland,” 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 25, Glenside Public Library, 24 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. For 2-year-olds with adult. Includes stories, finger plays and music. Register at (630) 260-1550.

Winter Baby Time 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 19, Glenside Public Library, 24 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. Infants age 9 to 23 months with adult. Register at (630) 260-1550.

Thanksgiving floral centerpiece arrangement program 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, Glenside Public Library, 25 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. Professional florist, Peggy Garvin, will show how to arrange a cornucopia floral arrangement. $10 materials fee for each arrangement made. In-person registration only at the Adult Services desk. (630) 260-1550.

Puppet show 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Drive. Roberts Marionettes will perform “The Secret Garden.” All ages. Part of the Family Reading Night Celebration. Register at (630) 3434-6127, www.cslibrary.org.

Preschool storytime special 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Glenside Public Library, 24 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. Ages 3 to kindergarten, with adult. Program is “Talking Turkey,” and incudes a story, craft and treat. Register at (630) 260-1550.

Open chess matches 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Drive. Ages 8 to 18. A basic knowledge of the game is required. Drop-in players are welcome, but registration is encouraged. To register, call (630) 344-61123, www.cslibrary.org.

National Gaming Day 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Glenside Public Library, 24 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. All ages. Video game tournaments, board and card games. For more information, call (630) 260-1550.

“Family Fun” 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Stories and crafts for the entire family. No registration required. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.

Globe-trotters program 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, Itasca Community Library, 500 W. Irving Park Road. Grades 3 to 5. Celebrate culture, crafts, foods and sports from different countries. Topic is Peru. Register at (630) 773-1699, www.itascailbrary.org.

Young adult spa day 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Itasca Community Library, 500 W. Irving Park Road. Grades 6 to 8. Create bath products and enjoy other various spa activities. Register at (630) 773-1699, www.itascailbrary.org.

Miscellaneous


Middle school Idol auditions Carol Stream Park District, middle schoolers can audition at the Simkus Recreation Center, 849 Lies Road,  on Nov. 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.

Drumming Circle 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Registered music therapist, Rita Lopienski, will present “Drumming Circles: The Rhythm of Life.” Register at (630) 213-0100.

Quarterly memorial service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Rev. Martha Parker will lead a quarterly memorial service, honoring individuals who have died in the last three months. Special music and a candle lighting service. Register at (630) 213-0100.

“Medications and Their Effect on Taste” 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Dr. Sood will speak. Register at (630) 213-0100.

Happy Hour party 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Features resident Paul Bollinger on the piano. Register at (630) 213-0100.

Clubs


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.

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.

Embroiderers’ of America Illinois Fox Valley Guild, 9:30 a.m. every third Tuesday, National City Bank’s Community Room, Roosevelt and Naperville roads, Wheaton. Call Dorothy, (630) 462-9535.

Child Care Association For Wheaton/Glen Ellyn, 7 p.m. every third Tuesday, Glen Ellyn Library, 400 Duane St. Free referral, (630) 668-1123. Call Nancy Kaszyca, (630) 653-8792, www.gecca.com.

Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 144, 7 p.m. every third Tuesday, Wheaton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2164, 0N731 Papworth St. New members welcome. Call (630) 668-8756.



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


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.

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


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.

Spacing Out Science-fiction and fantasy book discussion group, 8 p.m. every third Thursday, Barnes and Noble, 351 Town Square, Wheaton. (630) 653-2122, www.barnesandnoble.com.

Support groups


Spinal Cord Support Group 1:30 to 3 p.m. every third Sunday, Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton. Call Amy Rossi, (630) 909-6390.

PFLAG DuPage Support group for parents, families and friends of lesbian, gay, transgender and bisexual individuals, 2 to 4 p.m. every third Sunday, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 525 S. Wheaton Ave., Wheaton. (630) 375-7756.

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.

Gastric Bypass support group 6:30 to 8 p.m. every third Monday, Central DuPage Hospital, Conference Room A, 25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Mended Hearts support group 7:30 to 9 p.m. every third Monday, Central DuPage Hospital, Conference Room 1, 2 and 3, 25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

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.

Parkinson’s Disease support group 10 a.m. every third Tuesday, The Meadows of Glen Ellyn, 60 N. Nicoll Way, Glen Ellyn. Call support group facilitator Maureen Dixon, (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.

Aphasia support group 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. every third Wednesday, Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton. (630) 909-7400.

Nutrition support group 6:30 p.m. every third Wednesday, Central DuPage Hospital, Conference Room A, 25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Stroke support group 6:30 p.m. every third Wednesday, Elmhurst Memorial Center for Health, Suite 1250, 1200 S. York Road. (630) 933-4234.

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.

Mental health and substance abuse Support group, 6:30 to 8 p.m. every third Thursday, DuPage County Health Department, Room 269, 111 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. Call Kathy Haywood-Smith, (630) 682-7400.

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.

Chronic disease caregiver support group 10:30 a.m. every third Friday, The Meadows Glen Ellyn, 60 N. Nicoll Way. (630) 466-1527.

Classes/seminars

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.


“Living Well With Bronchiectasis” seminar University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago, 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 15, College of Medicine Research Building, Room 3175, 909 S. Wolcott, Chicago. Provides tips for living well with the lung disease and advice for caregivers. Free. To register, call (312) 996-8039.

Personal trainer certification Hanover Park District and NETA, nationally recognized 2-day workshop, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, Park District, 1919 Walnut Ave. Includes demonstrations of one-on-one training, exercise science review, communication skills, exercise programming and health assessments. Workshop registration includes written exam and two-year certificate. To register, call (800) 237-6242, www.netafit.org.

fundraisers

“Shop for the Shelter” fundraiser 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, Anderson Animal Shelter, 1000 S. LaFox St., South Elgin. Vendors include Dogmatism, Cookie Lee Jewelry, Mary Kay, PartyLite and Stampin’ Up. Bring a donation for the shelter and receive one free raffle ticket at the door. Needed items include towels, blankets, bleach, liquid laundry detergent and pet toys. Call (847) 697-2880.

Holiday boutique and craft show 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, Trinity Family Life Center, 405 S. Rush St., Roselle. Over 75 vendors offering gifts, crafts, baby items, woodwork, baked goods, candles, home decor, jewelry, holiday decorations, wine tasting, food and drink. $2 admission benefits Stepping Stones, a local organization supporting women of domestic violence. For more information, call (630) 307-0949.

Bookfair benefit Prairieview Elementary School special reading programs, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Barnes and Noble Bookstore, 200 S. Gary Ave., Bloomingdale. Principal, teachers and students will read selections throughout the day. Second- and fourth-grade artwork will be on display. Coupons in store allow a portion of proceeds from each item sold to support childrens’ reading programs.

Turkey Shoots fundraiser American Legion Post 76, Sundays, Nov. 16 and 23, at the post, 570 S. Gary Ave., Carol Stream. Doors open at 8 a.m. and shooting will start at 9:30 a.m. and continue until dusk. All gauges of shotguns are welcome except 10-gauge. Shotguns will be furnished for those who don’t have one. Ladies Auxiliary will serve lunch at a nominal cost. Proceeds go to Christmas baskets for the needy. Cost is $2 per round with three winners each round. For more information, call (630) 682-0076.

“Heard it Through the Grapevine” fundraiser Elgin Children’s Chorus Board of Directors, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Randall and Vine Wine Shoppe, 1497 S. Randall Road, Algonquin. Wine tasting, gourmet appetizers, silent auction. $50. For tickets, call (847) 658-6542.


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.

Winter bazaar 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21 and 22, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 and 1105 W. Bartlett Road. Includes 35 vendors, bake sale, raffle and light lunch menu. Free admission. Proceeds benefit special resident programs. (630) 213-0100.

Pet foundation fundraiser “Pet photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus,” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, Hanover Park Animal Care Center, 1920 Ontarioville Road. Pets, along with family members, can have a holiday photo taken for a $10 donation that will be ready for pick-up at the care center the following Saturday. Baked goods available for purchase. Free pet treats and bandanas. For more information or to reserve a time slot, call (630) 289-0478., Walk-ins welcome.

special events

Holiday Show Through Thursday, Dec. 18, Bloomingdale Park District Museum, 108 S. Bloomingdale Road. Art exhibits include “Baby, Baby!” and “Side By Side.” Gala reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, to meet the artists and hear guitar music by Andy Brown. For more information, call the museum at (630) 539-3069.
 
interest groups

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.

religion

Community clinic 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Trinity Lutheran Church, 405 S. Rush St., Roselle. Free medical, dental, vision and chiropractic screening, food, clothing, hair cuts, entertainment and prayer. For more information, call (847) 289-7200.