Arts and Entertainment

Theater

“Some Enchanted Evening: The Sons of Rodgers and Hammerstein” Noble Fool Theatricals, through Nov. 1, Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage Theater, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 5 and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays.  $27 on Thursdays and Fridays; $38 on Saturdays and Sundays. For tickets, call (630) 584-6342, www.ticketmaster.com.

“Forbidden Broadway” Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. through Nov. 2. $25 adults, $23 seniors and students. For tickets, call (630) 587-8521, www.SteelBeanTheatre.com.

“Little Mermaid” Steel Beam Children’s Theatre, Saturdays, through Oct. 18, at the theater, 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. Performance times are 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets are $10. For tickets, call (630) 587-8521, www.SteelBeamTheatre.com.

“The Retreat from Moscow” Independent Players, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 10 and 11, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St. Tickets are $15 adults, $12 seniors, $10 students. Tickets available at the door. For ticket information and reservations, call (847) 697-7374.

Ira Glass performance 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, The Hemmens, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin. Glass is the host and producer of the public radio program, “This American Life.” Tickets are $50, golden circle; $40, main floor; and $25, balcony. For tickets, call (847) 931-5900, www.hemmens.org.

“A Christmas Story” auditions Noble Fool Theatricals holding auditions from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Seeking male and female actors that will portray children ranging in ages 8 to 10 years old. No appointment necessary. Bring headshot and resume. Script available at www.noblefool.org/education/auditions.htm.

Music

“The Tubes” concert 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, The Hemmens, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin. Features Fee Waybill. $45, $35 and $20. For tickets, call (847) 931-5900, www.hemmens.org.

Art

“Intersections: The Art and Science of Light” exhibit Through Nov. 10, Fermilab Art Gallery, Kirk and Pine streets, Batavia. Experiments in holography, photography and mixed media by Lori Napoleon, Ed Wesly and Todd Johnson. Artist reception, 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, and artist lecture, noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 26, in Wilson Hall, second floor. For more information, call (630) 840-6825.

“Moving Towards a Phenomenology of Home” exhibit Through Nov. 8, Orleans Street Gallery, Pheasant Run Resort, 4051E. Main St., St. Charles. Photographer Alysia Kaplan exhibits black and white and color photographs on the theme of home and place. Call (630) 524-5048.

“Flora and fauna” exhibit Through Nov. 15, Fine Line Creative Arts Center, 6N158 Crane Road, St. Charles. Featured is mixed media artist Cheryl Holz. Reception Oct. 3 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. www.fineline.org.

Library

Four and five year old storytime 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth St. Ages 4 and 5. Register at (630) 584-9390, www.stcharleslibrary.org.

Multi-age story time 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth St. All ages. No registration necessary. (630) 584-9390, www.stcharleslibrary.org.

Book discussion groups 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth St. 10 a.m. group will discuss “Blindness” by Jose Saramango; 7 p.m. group will discuss “Life and Death in Shanghai” by Nien Cheng. (630) 584-9390, www.stcharleslibrary.org.

Infant storytime 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth St. Ages birth to 1. Register at (630) 584-9390, www.stcharleslibrary.org.

Three- and four-year-old storytime 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth St. Ages 3 and 4. Register at (630) 584-9390, www.stcharleslibrary.org.

One-year-old storytime 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth St. For 1-year-olds.  Register at (630) 584-9390, www.stcharleslibrary.org.

Miscellaneous

Woodland artists program Forest Preserve District of Kane County, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 25, Tekakwitha Woods Forest Preserve, McGuire House, 35W076 Villa Maria Road, St. Charles. Grades 1 and 2. Indoor and outdoor art projects and activities using a varietey of media. $25 per child per session, includes materials. Advance registration required at (847) 741-8350.

Reading and booksigning 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Borders Books, 3529 E. Main St., St. Charles. Author is Sharon Reed, “Give Your Child an Advantage.” (630) 443-8160.

Line dancing 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, through Nov. 18, Salvation Army, 1710 S. 7th Ave., St. Charles. Maria Trejo of Kane County Extension Services will teach the dance steps. All ages. Free. No registration required. Call Cathy Winters, (630) 377-2769, Ext. 210.

Stretching and strengthening classes 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 14 through Nov. 18, Salvation Army, 1710 S. 7th Ave., St. Charles. Taught by interns from National University of Health Sciences. All ages. Free. Registration required by calling Cathy Winters, (630) 377-2769, Ext. 210.


“Lords of the Air” Forest Preserve District of Kane County, 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, Peck Farm Park, 38W100 Kaneville Road, Geneva. Brief lecture followed by field observation and identification. $15. To register, call (847) 741-8350.

“Little Acorns” class Forest Preserve District of Kane County, 10 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, Tekakwitha Woods, 35W076 Villa Maria Road, St. Charles. Ages 4 and 5. Topic is “Wonderful Web-weavers.” Includes stories, nature hikes, songs, games and crafts. $5 per child. Advance registration required by calling (847) 741-8350.

Clubs

Fish and chicken buffet Fox River-Geneva American Legion War Veterans Post 75, 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays, 22 S. Second St., Geneva. $9 for adults, $8.50 for seniors, $5.50 for children 9 and younger. No reservations are necessary. (630) 232-2171.

Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 10, College of DuPage, Building K, Room 131, 425 Fawell Blvd., Wheaton. Joel Palka will speak on “The Archaeology of Unconquered Maya Territory and Sacred Geography.” www.esconi.org.

Square dancing club Bachelor ’n’ Bachelorettes, 8 to 10:30 p.m. every second and fourth Friday, Free Methodist Church, Third and Walnut streets, St. Charles. (630) 584-1343.

West Suburban Caged Bird Club 7:30 p.m. every second Friday, Batavia Masonic Lodge, 28 N. Van Nortwick St. Call Therese, (630) 879-9476. www.wscbc.org.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Coffee klatch, 7 to 9 a.m. Saturdays, Post 5036, 119 N. Third St., St. Charles.

Fox Valley Mixers Square dance club, 8 to 10:30 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday, Baker Community Center, 101 S. Second St., St. Charles. (630) 584-1194.

Leisure Riders Bicycling group, 8:35 a.m. Sundays, various locations in Kane and DuPage counties. (630) 587-6468, leisureriders@hotmail.com.

Geneva Lions Club Noon Mondays, Mill Race Inn, 4 E. State St., Geneva. Call Bill Weckler, club president, (630) 208-1422.

Open gym walk 8 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Salvation Army, 1710 S. Seventh Ave., St. Charles. Call Cathy Winters, (630) 377-2769.

Fox River-Geneva American Legion 7:30 p.m. every second Monday, Post building, 22 S. Second St., Geneva. (630) 232-2171.

St. Charles Singles Club Dances, 7 to 11 p.m. every second, fourth and fifth Monday (fifth has live band), Riverside Receptions, 35 N. Riverside Lane, Geneva. Lessons available at 6:30 p.m. Dressy/casual attire, no jeans. Admission charged. For details on dances and the social club’s activities, contact Hutch, (630) 584-7632, www.stcharlessinglesclub.com.

Charlemagne-on-the-Fox Chapter of Questers, 1 p.m. every second Monday except June, July, January, different locations. Studying antiques and preserving landmarks. Call Rae Babel, (630) 584-6531.

Cosmetologist’s Association 7 p.m. every second Monday, Batavia Moose Lodge, Route 31. (630) 879-1315. Members free, nonmembers $25, cosmetology students $12.50.

Sierra Club Environmental group, 7 p.m. every second Monday except July, August and December, Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. (630) 466-1808, www.sierraclub.org/chapters/il/vof.

Wayne Art League 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays in the parish hall of Little Home Church by the Wayside, 32W128 Army Trail Road, Wayne. (630) 232-7638 or (630) 377-7705.

Network Exchange Business networking group, 7 to 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Colonial Café, 1625 E. Main St., St. Charles. Membership limited to one per business category. Call Dr. David Gursky (630) 372-6599, Mike Kajani at (630) 393-3030.

Fox Valley Women’s Connection Noon to 1:30 p.m. every second Tuesday, Mill Creek Golf Club, 39W525 Herrington Drive, Geneva.

Administrative professionals group 5:30 p.m. every second Tuesday, Lincoln Inn, 1345 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. Call Patti Grady, (630) 897-8228, Ext. 224.

DuPage Professional Women’s Network 11:15 a.m. every second and fourth Tuesday, Rex’s Cork and Fork, 1317 E. Main St., St. Charles. Non-competitive business networking. Call Christie, (630) 336-3773.

American Needlepoint Guild Fox Valley chapter, 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday, National City Bank, 390 S. Eighth St., West Dundee. Call Kathy, (630) 584-3337, www.angfox.org.

Tri-Cities Exchange Club Child abuse prevention group, 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Colonial Restaurant, 2036 W. Route 38, St. Charles. Call Don Haines, (630) 377-7328.

Batavia Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Apple Villa, 1961 W. Wilson St., Batavia. www.bataviarotaryclub.org.

LeTip International Business networking group, 7 to 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Comfort Inn, 1555 E. Fabyan Parkway, Geneva. Call Shawn Arbid, (630) 240-3052.

Geneva Rotary Club 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Mill Race Inn, 4 E. State St., Geneva. www.genevarotary.org.

St. Charles Kiwanis Club Noon Tuesdays, National City Bank, 2600 E. Main St., St. Charles. Call Paul Doud, (630) 584-0954 or (630) 584-0955.

Newcomers and Neighbors Club Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, Wildwood Restaurant, 477 S. Third St., Geneva. Presentation by Kathleen Newhouse, owner of Park Place Interiors. $20. Call Denise, (630) 740-4215.

Geneva Historic Homeowners Association 7 p.m. every third Wednesday, Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St. (630) 232-4951.

Institute of Management Accountants Fox River Valley Chapter, 5:30 p.m. every third Wednesday. Includes networking, dinner and presentation. For location, call Julie Broman, (630) 906-2308.

St. Charles Kiwanis Golden K 9 a.m. every first and third Wednesday, National City Bank, 2600 E. Main St., St. Charles. (630) 513-9350.

St. Charles Chess Club 7 to 11:15 p.m. Thursdays, Baker House Community Center, 101 S. Second St., St. Charles. (847) 818-8913.

Premier Referral Team Business networking group, 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, Panera, 154 W. Wilson St., Batavia. Call Brenda Tiedke, (630) 363-1134, or Bill Cummings, (630) 650-9200.

Geneva Kiwanis Club Noon every first and third Thursday, Delnor Community Hospital, 300 Randall Road, Geneva. (630) 463-3977.

Fox Valley SHRM Society for Human Resource Management, 1 p.m. every third Thursday, Elgin Holiday Inn, Route 31 and Interstate 90. Register at 11:15 a.m. $20 members, $40 nonmembers. (847) 289-7170.

Bingo for seniors 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. Thursdays, The Salvation Army, 1710 S. Seventh Ave., St. Charles. Golden Diners lunch afterward, $2.75, if registered by 9 a.m. the day before. Call Pauli, (630) 377-2769.

Support groups

Mothers First Support group for mothers of young children, 9:20 to 11 a.m. every second and fourth Friday, Christ Community Church, Randall and Bolcum roads, St. Charles. (630) 208-3999.

Eating Disorders Anonymous 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays, Graham’s 318 Coffeehouse, second floor, 318 S. Third St., Geneva. (630) 585-5225.

Parent Talk Support group, 9 to 10:15 a.m. every second Saturday, LivingWell Cancer Resource Center, 1803 W. State St., Geneva. Parents who have children with cancer or who have cancer themselves. Register at (630) 262-1111.

Recovery Inc. Mental health organization self-help training, 1 to 3 p.m. Sundays, St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth Ave. (630) 587-6868, (815) 338-5609, 50_@recovery-inc.org.

Kane County PFLAG Parents/Families/Friends of Lesbians and Gays, 2 p.m. every second Sunday, New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Call Barbara, (630) 584-1757.

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.

Men’s Networking Group Cancer support, 7 to 8:30 p.m. every second Monday, LivingWell Cancer Resource Center,1803 West State St., Geneva. (630) 262-1111.

Alzheimer’s support group 2 p.m. every second Monday, Marriott Brighton Gardens, 600 Dunham Road, St. Charles. (630) 443-8220.

Tri-City Unemployment Group 6:30 to 9 p.m. every second and fourth Monday, St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles. (630) 631-1871, www.tricityug.org.

Hearts of Hope Cocaine and heroin addiction support group, 6:30 to 8 p.m. every second and fourth Monday, 13 S. Seventh St., lower level, Geneva. (630) 232-9210.

ELEEO Ministries Codependency recovery support group, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Bethel Baptist Church, Weber and Fox River drives, St. Charles. (630) 584-0460.

Tri-Cities La Leche League Breast-feeding support group, 9:30 a.m. every second Tuesday, United Methodist Church of Geneva, 211 Hamilton St. (630) 406-9007.

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.

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

Women’s Enrichment Therapy group, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, TriCity Family Services, 1120 Randall Court, Geneva. Register at (630) 232-1070.

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.

Crossing the Bridge Alcohol and drug dependence recovery support group, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Hearts of Hope, 13 S. Seventh St., St. Charles. (630) 232-9210.

Caregiver support group 6 to 7:30 p.m. every third Thursday and 10 to 11:30 a.m. every fourth Tuesday, Elderday Center, 8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia. (630) 761-9750.

ThyCa DuPage Thyroid cancer support group, 7 to 9 p.m. every third Thursday, Central DuPage Hospital, 25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield. (877) 588-7904, www.thyca.org.

Fundraisers

Spaghetti dinner fundraiser Boy Scout Troop 21, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Holy Cross Catholic Church, 2300 Main St., Batavia. $5 in advance, $6 at the door. Children age 5 and under are free. For tickets, call Jeff Sands at (630) 209-7521.

“Extreme Smatherflagg” Presented by Batavia Robotics, 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Batavia High School, cafetorium, 1200 W. Wilson St. A Guitar Hero competition and night of gaming is a fundraiser to support the Batavia Robotics Team, sponsored by Game Crazy. Admission $5 in advance, $6 at the door. All ages welcome. Must be 10 or older to participate in the Guitar Hero competition. Registration required. Send name, age and phone number to Smatherflagg@yahoo.com.

Special events

Bazaar 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Holmstad Retirement Community, 700 W. Fabyan Parkway, Batavia. Features crafts, needlework, jewelry, books, plants, homemade candy, seasonal decorations, bakery good, coffee and lunch. Raffle for handmade quilt. For more information, call (630) 879-4444.

Classic Cars for Classic Seniors 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Bethany Lutheran Church parking lot, behind Elderday Center, Bethany Ministry Center, 8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia. Includes Classics, Hot Rods, Customs, Antiques, Muscle Cars and Trucks. Top 50 cars will receive awards, presented at 2 p.m. by Tri-City Sheet Metal. Music, 50/50 raffles, refreshments. Free. For more information, call Elderday Center at (630) 761-9750.

Kendall County flea market 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, Kendall County fairgrounds, Route 47 south to Route 71, west, Yorkville. Antiques and collectibles. $2 admission. Children under 12 are free. For more information, call (630) 377-2252.

Interest groups

Geneva High School 20th reunion Class of 1988. Plans being made. For information, visit www.genevavikings1988.com.

Religion

Movie showing “Social Justice Friday Flicks,” 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva, 102 S. Second St. Movie is “This Brave Nation.” Discussion following movie. Free. (630) 232-2350.

Rummage sale 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, St. Charles E piscopal Church, 994 N. 5th Ave. Includes Christmas decorations, clothing, household goods, toys, sports equipment, books. $5 bag sale at 1 p.m. Call (630) 584-2596.

Taize Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, St. Charles Episcopal Church, 994 N. 5th Ave. All faiths invited. Call (630) 584-2596.

“God’s Plan for Love, Marriage and Sexuality” 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, St. Peter Church and School, 1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva. Dr. Robert Lawler will speak on “Natural Family Planning.” Sponsored by the Parent Education Committee. For more information, call Jainie at (630) 907-0751.