Arts and Entertainment

Music

Kennedy’s Kitchen concert 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, Fermilab’s Ramsey Auditorium, Kirk Road at Pine St., Batavia. Irish music. $17 adults, $9 ages 18 and younger. For tickets, call (630) 840-2787, www.fnal.gov/culture.

Children’s chorus auditions Elgin Children’s Chorus holding auditions for its 2008/09 season from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, and 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.

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

“Pratfall of Civilization” The Second City, 8 p.m. Fridays, Aug. 8 to 22; 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $38. For tickets, call (630) 584-6342.

“Trio” The Underground Arts Connection, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, The Dellora A. Norris Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles. Collaboration of live music and concert dance, featuring local dancers and guest musicians and artists. Featured guest is Natasha Williams, Broadway star of “The Color Purple.” $25 advance tickets; $30 at the door. For tickets, call (630) 444-1464.

“Once Upon a Mattress” Noble Fool Theater Youth Ensemble, Aug. 9 to 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.

Library

Game of the Week-Dominoes 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, Batavia Public Libary, 10 S. Batavia Ave. All ages. No registration required. (630) 879-4775.

Book character visit 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, Batavia Public Libary, 10 S. Batavia Ave. All ages. “Spot the Dog” visits with stories and activities. No registration required. (630) 879-4775.

Summer Reading Club Finale Batavia Public Library, 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, Rotolo Middle School, 1501 S. Raddant Road, Batavia. Matt Wilhelm, X Games medalist and BMX World Champion, will perform. Reading Club participants and their families can get free tickets at Youth Services Desk. (630) 879-4775.

Book character presentation 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth St. Eric Hill’s “Spot the Dog” will visit for pictures. Program in conjunction with the Geneva Barnes and Noble. (630) 584-9390, www.stcharleslibrary.org.

Morning adult book discussion group 9:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, Geneva Public Library, 127 James St. Book is “The Whistling Season” by Paul Auster. (630) 232-0780.

Camp Library overnight event 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15 to 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth St. Interactive events include relays, hunts and stories from storytellers “The Double Deckers.” An evening snack and breakfast will be served. For students who have finished grades 2 to 8 with an adult. A meal fee of $5 per person is due at registration. Only in-person registration accepted. (630) 584-9390, www.stcharleslibrary.org.

Writers group 9:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth St. For beginning and experienced writers. Ages 18 and up. A literary discussion of Mark Twain’s essay, “Fenimore Cooper’s Literary Offenses,” will be held. To register, call Merilee Curtis at (630) 584-0076, Ext. 240, www.stcharleslibrary.org.

Food Fear Factor 2 to  3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, Geneva Public Library, 127 James St. For teens. Teams compete eating strange food. A preview list of food items and permission forms available at Reference Desk. Register in teams of two or three. (630) 232-0780.

Guided tours of the Youth Services Internet links Monday, Aug. 11, St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth St. Two sessions: 1:30 p.m. for students who have completed kindergarten, first and second grades and adults; 2:30 p.m. for students who have completed grades 3 to 8 and adults. Internet use permission form signed by parent/guardian is required. Register at (630) 584-9390, www.stcharleslibrary.org.

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.

Movie at the library 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, Batavia Public Libary, 10 S. Batavia Ave. All ages. No registration required. (630) 879-4775.

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.

Book discussion groups 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth St. Adults. 10 a.m. group will discuss “Touch and Go: A Memoir by Studs Terkel.” The 7 p.m. group will discuss “The Shadow Catcher,” by Marianne Wiggins. Register at (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. Thursday, Aug. 14 and Wednesday, Aug. 27, Batavia Public Libary, 10 S. Batavia Ave. Age 13 and up. Preview new anime movie. No registration required. (630) 879-4777.

Museums

Summer Frolic 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, Durant House Museum, LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, Dean Street, one mile west of Randall Road, St. Charles. Music, refreshments, children’s activities, demonstrations, tours. $3 adults, $1 children ages 3 to 12. (630) 377-6424, www.ppfv.org.

Miscellaneous

Tweens musical performance camp Noble Fool Performing Arts Academy, Aug. 11 to 14, Noble Fool Theatre, Pheasant Run Resort, 4052 E. Main St., St. Charles. Ages 9 to 12. Play is “Les Miserables.” $350. Register at (630) 364-0550.

Guided history walk 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, Fabyan Villa Museum, Fabyan West Forest Preserve, Route 31, Geneva. Oral history of the estate of George and Nelle Fabyan from 1905 to 1939. $3. No registration necessary. For more information, call (630) 208-0954.

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.

“Marvels of the Prairie” Kane County Forest Preserve District, 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, Dick Young Forest Preserve, Nelson Lake Road, west of Randall Road, Batavia; 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, Dean Street, one mile west of Randall Road, St. Charles. All ages. Outdoor exploration of prairie grasses, flowers and wildlife. Free. Register at (847) 741-8350.

“Kids’ Thursday Program” 2 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 7 and 14, Fabyan Villa Museum, Fabyan West Forest Preserve, Route 31, Geneva. Aug. 7 program is “Then and Now: A Trip Back in Time;”  Aug. 14 is “Treasure Hunt.” To register, call (630) 377-6424, www.ppfv.org.

“The Sound of Night Music” Forest Preserve District of Kane County, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, Campton Hills Park, 41W709 Route 64, St. Charles. Learn about insects that make noise in the night by hiking through the woods. Bring a flashlight. $10. Register at (847) 741-8350.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 Singles Club Dances, 7 to 11 p.m. every second, fourth and fifth Monday, Riverside Receptions, 35 N. Riverside Lane, Geneva. Lessons available at 6:30 p.m. Dressy/casual attire, no jeans. $6 members, $8 visitors. Contact Hutch, (630) 584-7632.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Noncompetitive business networking. Call Christie, (630) 336-3773.

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.

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.

Fox Valley Bicycle and Ski Club 7 to 9 p.m. every second Wednesday, Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. (630) 584-7353, www.fvbsc.org.

St. Charles Jaycees 7:30 p.m. every second Wednesday, American Legion, 8 N. Second Ave., St. Charles. (630) 584-2666.

Illinois Audubon Society Kane County Chapter, 7 p.m. every second Wednesday, Peck Farm, corner of Peck and Kaneville Road, Geneva. Call Bob Andrini, (630) 584-8386, or Jerry Hope, (630) 377-1444, www.kanecountyaudubon.org.

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

Fox Valley Marines Detachment 7 p.m. every second Thursday, AMVETS Hall, 1194 Jericho Road, Aurora. Call Bill Cork, (630) 688-8829.

Mothers Club of Geneva 7:30 p.m. every second Thursday, Roberta Campbell House, off Kirk Road between Route 38 and Fabyan Parkway, east of Geneva. Call Nicole, (630) 845-3294. www.mothersclubofgeneva.com.

Fox Valley Genealogical Society 7:30 p.m. every second Thursday, Naperville Municipal Center, Rooms B and C, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville. www.rootsweb.com/~ilfvgs/index.htm.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

South Elgin Parkinson Disease support group 1 p.m. every second Wednesday, South Elgin Village Hall, 10 N. Water St. Contact Kathy, (630) 761-9750.

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.

Alzheimer’s support group 7 p.m. every second Thursday, Arden Courts, 2388 Bricher Road, Geneva. (630) 262-3900.

Parkinson Disease caregivers support group 1:30 p.m. every second Thursday, Bethany Ministry Center of Bethany Lutheran Church, Elderday Center, 8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia. Contact Kathy, (630) 761-9750.

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.

Workshops/seminars

Health and nutrition seminar Weston A. Price Foundation, 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, Glenwood School, 41W400 Silver Glen Road, St. Charles. Call Dana, (847) 464-4479.

Parent Support and Education Series 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, TriCity Family Services offices, 1120 Randall Court, Geneva. $5. (630) 232-1070, www.tricityfamilyservices.org.

“Navigating the Paper Jungle” seminar and breakfast Downtown St. Charles Partnership Business Development, 8 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, Baker Community Center, Walnut and Second streets. Fran Piekarski will speak on ways to organize your office. Free to partnership members. $20 for non-members. Register at (630) 513-5386.

Pilates class 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 13 and 27, LivingWell Cancer Resource Center, 1803 W. State St., Geneva. Free. Register at (630) 262-1111.

Fundraisers

Bob Leonard Walk-A-Thon 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, Pottawatomie Park, St. Charles to Mount St. Mary Park and back again. Hosted by the River Corridor Foundation and Downtown St. Charles Partnership. Prizes awarded for participants who raise $50 or more. For more information and walker registration forms, visit www.stcrivercorridor.org.

Special events

Music Fest-Battle of the Bands 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, Marklund’s Mill Creek Campus, 1S450 Wyatt Drive, Geneva. Three bands will compete in the 18-and-younger division; three bands in the 18-and-older division. Winning bands receive a 15-hour recording session at a professional studio. Refreshments provided. Bring lawn chairs. (630) 593-5482.

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.

Interest groups

Free blood pressure screenings 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, Salvation Army, 1710 S. Seventh Ave., St. Charles. Screenings administered by the Visiting Nurses Association. No appointments required. Call Cathy Winters, (630) 377-2769.

Logo design contest City of St. Charles seeking submissions for a logo to represent the 175th anniversary celebration. Open to professional graphic designers, marketing professionals and print professionals in St. Charles. Prizes awarded. Winner announced on Sept. 5. Deadline is Aug. 15. For more information, call Sue Doebler, (630) 299-9656. For contest forms, visit www.stcl175.com.

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.

Religion

Moms in the Mission group 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, Rejoice Lutheran Church, 0N377 N. Mill Creek Ave., Geneva. Register at (630) 262-0596.

“Wacky Wednesday” program 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, through Aug. 13, The Children’s Ministry of Sanctuary, 1S430 Wenmoth Road, Batavia. Ages 5 to 6th grade. Spiritual messages, arts, crafts, games, songs. For more information, call (630) 879-0785, www.sanctuaryag.com.