Arts and Entertainment

Music


Holiday concert “Let There Be Peace on Earth,” Sweet Adelines chorus, Choral-Aires Chorus and the Brotherhood of Harmony Chorus, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Addison Trail High School, 213 N. Lombard Road. $18 adults, $15 seniors, children and groups. Tickets available at the door or in advance by contacting Connie Harr at ch1234@att.com.

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.

art

“Spaces” exhibit Through Nov. 14, Bartlett Village Hall Art Gallery, second floor, 228 S. Main St. Features Bartlett photographer Nate Mathews. For more information, call (630) 372-4152.

Library

Drop-in Toddler Time 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. For two-year-olds and their caregivers. No registration required. (630) 837-2855, www.bartlett.lib.il.us.

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.

Holiday card making 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Drive. For teens and adults. Make cards and gift tags. Registration required at (630) 344-61123, www.cslibrary.org.

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.

“Magic School Bus” program 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Itasca Community Library, 500 W. Irving Park Road. Grades kindergarten to second. Book is “Magic School Bus Blows Its Top.” Includes crafts, games and a video. Registration required at (630) 773-1699, www.itascalibrary.org.

Afterschool video games 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Glenside Public Library, 24 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. Grades 1 to 3. Features Nintendo Wii games or Dance Dance Revolution game. Registration begins an hour before the program. Space is limited. For more information, call (630) 260-1550.

History of Christianity program 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Glenside Public Library, 24 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. Rev. Christopher Castaldo, pastor of College Church in Wheaton, will speak. Open to the public. Free. Walk-ins welcome. Sign-up at the Adult Services Desk or call (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.

Curiosity Club 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, Itasca Community Library, 500 W. Irving Park Road. Grades kindergarten to second. Includes crafts, games and activities. Registration required at (630) 773-1699, www.itascalibrary.org.

Stories with Mother Nature 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Drive. Ages 5 and under with adult. Includes songs and puppets. Registration required at (630) 344-61123, www.cslibrary.org.

Jeffery the Great program 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, Glenside Public Library, 24 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. All ages. Performance of magic and juggling combined with audience participation and improvisational humor. Free Tickets required. For more information, call (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.


Miscellaneous

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. 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.

Reading and booksigning 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, Borders Books, 1540 Golf Road, Schaumburg. Author is John Mullin, “Best Chicago Sports Arguments.” (847) 330-0031.

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.

Crafts and Bingo 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Bartlett High School Key Club will lead crafts and bingo. Register at (630) 213-0100.

Veterans Day tribute 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. The 45’s will perform a patriotic tribute with costumes, props and songs from the 1940s to ‘60s. Register at (630) 213-0100.

“Strong, Healthy Bones” seminar 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Registered dietician Donna Zolecki will speak. Taste test rice and soy milk. Register at (630) 213-0100.

Woodwind ensemble concert 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. The PrairieWinds Plus will perform classical and secular pieces. November birthdays will be celebrated. Register at (630) 213-0100.

Clubs

Real Estate Investors Association 7 to 9:30 p.m. every second Monday, College of DuPage, Student Resource Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Free for members, $15 for nonmembers. www.careia.org.

Bartlett Historical Society 7 p.m. every second Monday, Bartlett Log Cabin, 102 N. Eastern Ave. Agenda items include the “Big Read,” historical plaquing and guest speakers for 2009. carolbartletthissoc@comcast.net.

Central DuPage Camera Club 7:30 p.m. every second and fourth Monday, Wheaton Park District Community Center, 1777 S. Blanchard St., Wheaton. (630) 469-3926.

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 Toastmasters 7 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday, Glen Ellyn Village Hall, 535 Duane St. Call Michele Walker, (630) 605-2568, or Bill Jenkins, (630) 930-8161.

Men and Women’s Club 7 p.m. every second Tuesday, September through June, B.R. Ryall YMCA, 49 Deicke Drive, Glen Ellyn. Call Jim Burdett, (630) 629-2927, or Pete Moore, (630) 668-3861. www.brryallymca.org/ymenandwomenclub.htm.

National Council for Geocosmic Research, Inc. Northern Illinois Chapter, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, The Dance Building, 1330 Webford St., DesPlaines. Joe Polise will speak on predictive techniques 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.

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.

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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.

YMCA Men and Women’s Club 7 p.m. every second Thursday, October to June, B.R. Ryall YMCA, 49 Deicke Drive, Glen Ellyn. YMCA membership is not required. (630) 629-0223.

Mystery Loves Company Book discussion group, 8 p.m. every second Thursday, Barnes and Noble book store, 351 Town Square, Wheaton. (630) 653-2122.

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.

Low Vision support group 2 to 3:30 p.m. every second Sunday, Central DuPage Hospital, conference room 1 and 2, 25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield.

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.

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.

Amputee support group 5:30 to 7 p.m. every second Tuesday, Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton. Call Marya Kapadvanjwala, (630) 909-8412.

Brain injury support group 6:30 to 8 p.m. every second Tuesday, Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton. Call Dr. Nancy Devereux, (630) 909-8607.

Depression and bipolar support group 7 to 9 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday, Central DuPage Hospital, Behavioral Health Services, 27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield.

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.

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.

Seizure and Epilepsy support group 7 to 9 p.m. every second Wednesday, Central DuPage Hospital, 25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield. (630) 289-5577.

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.

Living with Loss Support group, 2 p.m. every second Thursday, The Meadows of Glen Ellyn , 60 N. Nicoll Ave., Glen Ellyn. Call Maureen Dixon, (630) 446-1527.

Lupus support group 10 a.m. to noon every second Thursday, Central DuPage Hospital, Danada medical offices, 7 Blanchard Circle, Suite 102, Wheaton.

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

Classes/seminars

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.

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

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.

Turkey Shoots fundraiser American Legion Post 76, Sundays, Nov. 9, 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.

Gail Caldwell cancer fundraiser 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, Stillwater Restaurant and Wine Bar, 5141 Main St., Downers Grove. Buffet, cash bar, entertainment, silent auction. $30. Mail check payable to Gail M. Caldwell Cancer Fund, 22W581 Arbor Lane, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. Include name of attendees, addresses and phone number. Attendees will receive a telephone confirmation that they are on the guest list. Donations of silent auction items needed. To make arrangements, call (630) 271-3041. For more information, call (630) 790-9395.

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.


special events

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.

Adoption event Anderson Animal Shelter will have cats, dogs, kittens and puppies available for adoption from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, at the South Elgin PetSmart, 428 Randall Road. For more information, call (847) 697-2880.

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.

Holiday Show Beginning at noon, Saturday, Nov. 8 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

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.

Holiday craft show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, St. Isidore Church, 427 W. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale. Forty exhibitors featuring holiday decorations and gifts and bake sale. First 100 shoppers will receive a free gift. Proceeds donated to local charities. Admission is $2, children under age 12 are free. For more information, call (630) 529-3045.

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.