Arts and Entertainment

Music

Children’s chorus auditions Elgin Children’s Chorus holding auditions for its 2008/09 season from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, Arts Center, Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive. Ages 7 to 16. To schedule an audition, call (847) 931-7464, www.elginchch.org.

Fox Valley children’s chorus auditions 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 23, and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, Congregational Church of Batavia, 21 S. Batavia Ave. For more information or appointment, call (630) 879-3235.

Orchestra auditions Fox Valley Youth Symphony holding auditions for its 2008/09 season. String, brass, woodwind and percussion musicians needed. Auditions are scheduled by appointment at Aurora Christian School, 2255 Sullivan Road. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Jamie Palmer at (630) 879-8018, www.fvyso.org.

Youth strings auditions Fox Valley Youth Strings holding auditions for new ensemble designed to provide the first orchestral experience for young string musicians. Students should be playing at a level equal to Suzuki mid-book 2. Auditions are scheduled by appointment at Aurora Christian School, 2255 Sullivan Road. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Jamie Palmer at (630) 879-8018, www.fvyso.org.

Art

“Timeless IX” exhibit Kane County Forest Preserve District, through Sept. 28, Campbell House Gallery, Kirk Road, between Route 38 and Fabyan Parkway, Geneva. Senior artists in all media. Free. (630) 208-9567.

McMahon Family exhibit Through Sept. 17, Fermilab Art Gallery, Wilson Hall, Kirk Road at Pine St., Batavia. Three generations of nationally and internationally recognized Chicago art family exhibit paintings, drawings, sculptures, weavings, pumpkin carvings. (630) 840-6825.

Theater

“Once Upon a Mattress” Noble Fool Theater Youth Ensemble, through Aug. 30, Pheasant Run, Mainstage, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Performance times are 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, except for Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Also, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29. $13. For tickets, call (630) 584-6342, www.ticketmaster.com.

“Nutcracker” auditions State Street Dance Studio will be holding auditions Sunday, Aug. 24, 9 N. Fourth St., Geneva. Times include 11 a.m. children ages 5 and 6; noon, children ages 7 and 8; 1 p.m. ages 9 to 11; 2 p.m. ages 12 and up; 3 p.m. adults. For more information or registration, call (630) 232-0444.

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.

Evening adult book discussion group 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, Geneva Public Library, 127 James St. Book is “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini. (630) 232-0780.

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.

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.

Anime Club 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, Batavia Public Libary, 10 S. Batavia Ave. Age 13 and up. Preview new anime movie. No registration required. (630) 879-4777.

Miscellaneous

Story time at Tekakwitha Woods 10:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, Tekakwitha Woods, 35W076 Villa Maria Road, St. Charles. For infants to 5-year-olds. Free. Register at (847) 741-8350, www.kaneforest.com.

Gymnastic classes Aug. 15 to 20, Prairie Gymnastics Club, 1241 N. Raddant Road, Batavia. Free classes for children ages 2 and older. Fall session begins Aug. 25. For more information or to sign-up for free classes, call (630) 485-8648, www.prairiegym.com.

Discover the Prairie hike Forest Preserve District of Kane County, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, Dick Young Forest Preserve, 39W115 Main St., Batavia. Part of “20s and 30s series,” for adults in their 20s and 30s. Free. Register at (847) 741-8350, www.kaneforest.com.

Women’s morning exercise class 7 to 7:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, River West, 108 First St., Batavia. $2 a class. Register at (630) 879-2408.

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.

Fox Valley African Violet Society Every third Friday, Warrenville. For meeting location, contact Micheline Engljand, (630) 244-4490, meeze@wowwat.com.

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

Fox Valley PC Association 9 a.m. every third Saturday, meeting location changes by month. Check www.fvpca.org or call (630) 554-1225.

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.

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.

St. Charles Mother’s Club 6:45 p.m. every third Monday, Hosanna! Lutheran Church, corner of Randall and Crane roads, St. Charles. (630) 217-MOMS.

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.

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 American Legion Post 504, 7 p.m. every third Tuesday, Batavia VFW Post 1197 Canteen, 645 S. River St., Batavia. Call Don Nallenweg, (630) 406-9331.

Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners 7 p.m. every third Tuesday, Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. (630) 879-7578. 

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

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 Rotary Club 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Hotel Baker, 100 W. Main St., St. Charles. Call Peter Smith, (630) 377-7760.

Refer Network Business networking group, 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. every first and third Tuesday, Panera Bread, 1492 S. Randall Road, Geneva. Call Debra Tucholski, (630) 587-5551, www.refernetwork.org.

St. Charles Kiwanis Club Noon Tuesdays, Mid-America 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. every third Wednesday, at different locations. Call Janet, (630) 587-5585, Carol, (630) 443-0379, or Lorrie, (630) 584-9368.

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.

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


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

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.

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.

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

Holy Trinity Chapter of NAIM Support group for widowed people, 6:30 p.m. every third Friday, St. Peter Catholic Church, 1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva. Call Amy, (630) 232-4954.

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.

Parkinson Disease support group 10:30 to noon every third Saturday, Delnor-Community Hospital, 300 Randall Road, Geneva. (630) 761-9750.

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.

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.

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

Lymphoma Networking Group 7 to 8:30 p.m. every third Monday, LivingWell Cancer Resource Center, 1803 West State St., Geneva. Register at (630) 262-1111.

Fox Valley Divorce support group 7 to 8:30 p.m. every first and third Monday, Panera Bread, 154 W. Wilson St., Batavia. (630) 208-1724, www.foxvalleydivorcesupport.org.

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.

Breast Cancer support group 7 to 9 p.m. every third Monday, LivingWell Cancer Resource Center, 1803 West State St., Geneva. Register at (630) 262-1111.

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.

Mended Hearts Heart disease support group, 7:30 p.m. every third Tuesday, Delnor Community Hospital, Rooms A and B, 300 Randall Road, Geneva.

Autism support group 1 to 2:15 p.m. every third Tuesday, Aurora Child Service Center, 231 E. Indian Trail. Call Karen Lotito, (630) 966-9640, or Rhonda Crowder, (630) 443-8085.

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

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.

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

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.

Workshops/seminars

Pilates class 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, LivingWell Cancer Resource Center, 1803 W. State St., Geneva. Free. Register at (630) 262-1111.

Fundraisers

Motorcycle run benefit Association for Individual Development, “Mobility for Ability,” Sunday, Aug. 24. Registration 9 to 11 a.m. at Association for Individual Development office, 1135 Bowes Road, Elgin. Motorcycle run will go to Elburn, Maple Park, Burlington and Pingree Grove, then back to South Elgin where festivities are planned, featuring games and prizes. Registration required. $20 per bike and $5 each additional rider before Aug. 19. $30 per bike and $5 each additional rider after Aug. 19.  Breakfast included in registration. For more information or registration, call Ann at (847) 931-2293, www.the-association.org.

Golf outing fundraiser Geneva Community Chest, Monday, Aug. 25, Mill Creek Golf Club, 39W525 Herrington Drive, Geneva. 1 p.m. shot gun start, followed by dinner, prizes and auction. Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information, call Andy Crance at (262) 442-8007.

Special events

Day Out with Thomas: The Great Discovery Tour 9 a.m. Aug. 15 to 17 and 23 and 24, Illinois Railway Museum, 7000 Olson Road, Union. Tour with 15-ton replica of Thomas the Tank Engine. Thomas-themed activities at the Imagination Station, including stamps, temporary tattoos and hands-on arts and crafts. $18 per person, ages 2 and up. Ticket includes one train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, unlimited rides on all other trains and streetcars, all entertainment and access to all museum exhibits. For tickets, visit www.ticketweb.com.

Worth Collection show Presentation of luxury casual, professional and formal ready-to-wear fashions at an in-home truck show on Aug. 16 to 22 by appointment only. Show at the home of Dana Dorsch, St. Charles. Co-hosted by AnnMarie Fauske and Bobbi Norkus of Batavia. For more information or to make an appointment, call Dana Dorsch at (630) 715-2693 or AnnMarie Fauske at (630) 770-5099, www.worthny.com.

Cancer Society gala American Cancer Society, Saturday, Aug. 16, Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Theme is “Cattle Barons Ball,” a western-themed event featuring country music, line dance lessons, midway games, silent auctions. Tickets are $125 per person; $1,000 for tables of ten. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (630) 879-9009.

St. Charles Paddyfest St. Patrick Church hold 15th annual Paddyfest Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23 and 24, on grounds of church, 6N491 Crane Road, St. Charles. Begins after 4 p.m. Mass, Aug. 23, with pork chop dinner, entertainment and dancing. Activities from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Aug. 24 include church picnic, crafts, bake sale, farmer’s market, entertainment, children’s games and car show. $15 fee to register a car at (630) 587-3000.

Interest groups

Geneva Film Festival submissions Geneva Cultural Arts Commission accepting entries for its film festival on Nov. 8. Categories include feature length, short documentary, short film, animation, music videos and student film. Entry fees range from $10 to $45 depending on category. Submissions must be received by Sept. 15. To enter the competition, visit www.genevafilmfestival.org.

Special ticket promotion Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging, offering specially priced tickets to attend a matinee performance of the play, “The Boys from Syracuse,” and Senior Lifestyle Expo, both held Sept. 3 at The Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook. $20 per person, available to groups and individuals. For tickets, call Kim Robey, (630) 293-5990.

Green Market volunteers The Geneva Green Market, volunteers to work to end of October. Include distributing fliers, manning Green Market booth and directing visitors to vendors. Market is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., along the west side of the Fox River at 75 N. River Lane. To volunteer, e-mail Karen Stark at karcryo@mac.com.

St. Charles Farmers Market 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays, though end of October, Fourth Avenue and Main Street, along Baker Memorial United Methodist Church. Produce, meats, beverages, fruits, arts and crafts. (630) 584-6680, www.bakermemorialchurch.org.

Geneva High School 10-year reunion Class of 1998, Sept. 26 and 27. Includes Homecoming football game, golfing, tour of the high school and banquet reception. For more information or class member address listing, visit www.ghsvikings99.com.

Geneva High School 30-year reunion Class of 1978, Sept. 26 and 27. Includes Homecoming football game, social gathering and family picnic. For more information or class member addresses, call Maureen Emma, (630) 408-4676, or e-mail GHS1978Reunion@aol.com.

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

St. Charles High School 40th reunion Class of 1968, Sept. 19 to 21. Includes informal get-together on Friday; tour of Thompson Middle School (ex-St. Charles High School), golf and dinner reception on Saturday; and brunch and ride of St. Charles Belle on Sunday. For more information and information on class member addresses, visit www.stchas1968.com, or call Becky Schreiber Butcher at (630) 584-6781.