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.

Weekly entertainment Live bands play Tuesdays through Sundays, 100 South Chop House, 100 S. York Road, Elmhurst. (630) 782-9091.

“WDCB Jazz Thursdays” 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays, Adelle’s, 1060 College Ave., Wheaton.

Music and games Live music, 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; family game nights, 6 p.m. Fridays, La Spiaza Coffee House/Cafe, 114 N. Main St., Wheaton.

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. For information, call Jane Toftey at (630) 665-8387, www.choral-aires.org.

Theater

Actors audition Entertainment company now auditioning energetic, reliable young adults to appear at events now the throughout the holiday season. Must be able to pick up dance steps quickly and learn to operate life-size people puppets. Must be average in size, age 18 and up, and have a car. Salary; expenses reimbursed. For more information, call Sarah, (630) 325-3320, www.thosefunnylittlepeople.com.

Library

Drop-in toddler time 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. For 2-year-olds and adult. No registration required. (630) 837-2855.

Movie showing 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Glenside Public Library, 25 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. Rated PG-13. Free. Register at (630) 260-1550.

“Spiritual Literacy: Judaism” 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Kosher refreshments served. No registration required. (630) 837-2855.

Route 66 program 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. Highway historian Dave Clark will conduct a presentation on Route 66 in pictures and music. Register at (630) 529-1641, Ext. 211, www.roselle.lib.il.us.

Children’s book discussion group 4 to 4:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, Itasca Community Library, 500 W. Irving Park Road. Grades 3 to 5. Book is “Who Stole Halloween?” Crafts, games and other activities based on the book. Books available at circulation desk. Register at (630) 773-1699, www.itascailbrary.org.

“Magic School Bus” program 4 to 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, Itasca Community Library, 500 W. Irving Park Road. Grades kindergarten to 2. Book is “Magic School Bus Going Batty.” Crafts, games and a video based on the book. Register at (630) 773-1699, www.itascailbrary.org.

Globe-trotters program 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, Itasca Community Library, 500 W. Irving Park Road. Grades 3 to 5. Book is “Who Stole Halloween?” Celebrate culture, crafts, foods and sports from different countries. Oct. 28 is Thailand. Register at (630) 773-1699, www.itascailbrary.org.

Estate and financial planning class 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. Attorney John Pankau and financial planner Tom Park will speak. Register at (630) 529-1641, Ext. 211, www.roselle.lib.il.us.

"Live Homework Help" Available through the Roselle Public Library Web site, www.roselle.lib.il.us, providing on-line tutors for students grades kindergarten through adult. Library cardholders may access "Live Homework Help" from their own home computer by using their library card and PIN from 4 to 10 p.m. Can also access at the library from 4 p.m. until 15 minutes before closing, through library internet stations. For more information about on-line services, call the library at (630) 529-1641.

Miscellaneous

Children’s story time 11 a.m. Thursdays, Borders Books and Music, 101 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton. (630) 871-9595.

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.

Haunted Halloween Happening Carol Stream Park District, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, Aldrin Community Center, Armstrong Park, 391 Illini Drive. Hayride, spooky stories, candy hunt, reptile show, pumpking decorating, moonwalk. Costumes encouraged. Parents are free. $5 residents, $9 non-residents. (630) 784-6100.

Fire safety program 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. The Bartlett Fire Department will lead a fire safety program. Register at (630) 213-0100.

Crafts and bingo 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. The Bartlett High School Key Club will lead an afternoon of crafts and bingo. Register at (630) 213-0100.

Children’s dance workshop 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Bartlett High School, 701 W. Schick Road. Grades 1 to 8. Taught by the high school’s varsity and junior varsity dance teams. Attendees will be grouped by grade level and taught an age appropriate dance. Children will have a pizza lunch, followed by a performance of their routines for family and friends. Cost is $30 per attendee and includes a workshop t-shirt. For registration forms, visit www.bhsdance.org.

Fall concert 1:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. The Silver Belles Chorus of Hanover Township Senior Center will perform. Register at (630) 213-0100.

Big Band era music concert 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Singer Chris Colletti will perform music from the Big Band era. Register at (630) 213-0100.

Exercise class 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Certified occupational therapist, Molly Johnson, will lead an exercise class. Register at (630) 213-0100.

Clubs

Elmhurst Running Club Seasonal training runs, 6 a.m. Saturdays, and speedwork, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June to October, Prairie Path gazebo, Spring Road, Elmhurst. (630) 941-0926, www.elmhurst-runners.com.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wheaton Rotary Club 12:10 p.m. Wednesdays, Emilio’s, 226 W. Front St., Wheaton. Call Cheryl Cross, (630) 588-1987.

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

DuPage Woodworkers 7 p.m. every fourth Wednesday, St. James Apostle Church, 480 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Call Bill Eck, (708) 409-8733, www.dupagewoodworkers.com.

Rotary Club of Glen Ellyn 12:10 p.m. Thursdays, Glen Oaks Country Club, 21W451 Hill Ave., Glen Ellyn. Call Craig R. Pryde, (630) 469-0999.

Support groups

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ostomy Association of Greater Chicago 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 10th floor, 1775 Dempster St., Park Ridge. Guest speaker will be WOCN Lorraine Compton of Our Lady of Resurrection Hospital. For more information, visit www.uoachicago.org.

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

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

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.

Professional development workshop 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, Forest View Education Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Topic is “volunteer management training.” For anyone involved with working with volunteers. For more information and registration, call (847) 228-1320, www.volunteerinfo.net.

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing class 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 28 and Nov. 4, Elgin Community College, Room UBC 119, 1700 Spartan Drive. $289 includes materials. Registration deadline is Oct. 21. Register at (847) 214-7802, www.elgin.edu/corporatetraining.

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.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease conference COPD Foundation and StoryCorps, “Celebrate Life’s Moments: Share Your COPD Story,” 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Catalyst Ranch, 656 W. Randolph St., Suite 3W, Chicago. Learn about the chronic disease from a panel of physicians and advocates and hear stories from COPD patients. For reservations, call (888) 681-9856.

Autism Conference The Autism Society of Illinois, “Hope, Possibilities, Options,” 8:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, West Aurora High School, 1201 E. New York St., Aurora. Targeting parents, therapists, educators and other professionals. Includes speakers on topics of traditional and non-traditional treatment options and their outcomes. Exhibitor booths offering goods and services. For more information, call (630) 691-1270.

Genealogical conference Illinois State Genealogical Society, 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Fox Valley University and Business Center, Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive. Speakers and presentations of genealogical research. $35 members, $50 non-members. For more information, call Linda at (847) 695-5893.

Organize Your Kitchen workshop Carol Stream Park District, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, Recreation Center, 849 Lies Road. Taught by professional organizer, Jamie Martin, of Destination Organization. $30 residents, $45 non-residents. Register at (630) 784-6100, www.csparks.org.

Fundraisers

Entertainment books fundraiser Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services are selling entertainment discount savings books to support its youth programs. $20 per book. To order a copy, call WAYS at (630) 231-7166, or order online at www.entertainment.com/support, and enter account number ED-108912.

2009 Calendars Four Paws Animal Foundation selling 2009 calendars for $12.50, that depict some of the organization's rescues as well as family pets as a fundraiser to support their adoption/rescue efforts. Order forms for the calendars can be obtained at Banbury Fair and Heartland Animal Hospital in Bartlett; Hanover Park Animal Care Center; and Health Emporium in Streamwood. Order forms can be downloaded from www.fourpawsfoundation.petfinder.com.

“Maid for a Day” raffle The Streamwood Woman’s Club is selling ticket its annual “Maid for a Day” raffle. Winner will win a maid for a day. Tickets will be on sale through October. Drawing with be at the club’s November meeting. Tickets may be purchased from club members of by calling Jen, (630) 289-9537, or Sharon, (630) 837-8605.

Fundraising gala “Some Enchanted Evening,” Heartland Voices present gala and benefit, 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and 18, at the Elgin Arts Showcase, 164 Division St. Wine and hors d’oeuvres and silent auction, followed by 7:30 p.m. concert featuring songs written by Rodgers and Hammerstein. $40 in advance, $50 at the door. For tickets, call (847) 429-9486, www.heartlandvoices.org.

Craft show fundraiser 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, American Legion Post 1084, 344 E. Maple Ave., Roselle. Proceeds will benefit the “Yanks Program,” which provides Christmas gifts to hospitalized veterans. Discount Motorcycle Leather and Accessories offering 20 percent off total purchase with two cans of soup donated to local food pantry. www.post1084.org.

5K race fundraiser Cal’s All-Star Angel Foundation, Inc., 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Sports Core of Thornwood, South Elgin. Includes a two mile walk and several children’s fun runs. Proceeds benefit the foundation’s mission of granting wishes and providing financial assistance to children fighting cancer and their families. Early registration, before Oct. 10, is $20 for ages 13 and up and $10 for ages 12 and under. For more information or to register, visit www.calsangels.org.

Craft fair fundraiser Fine Arts Booster Club, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Bartlett High School, Army Trail and Petersdorf roads. Over 125 crafters. Full concessions for breakfast and lunch. Entertainment by the high school jazz choir. $4 adults, $3 seniors and students. Children under 12 are free. For more information, call (630) 823-7759.

Breast cancer benefit “Mary’s March for the Cure,” 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, St. Peter’s Church, 524 N. Rush St., Itasca. Two-mile walk through the neighborhoods of Itasca. Proceeds benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation. For more information and to register, call Phil at (312) 961-5313, or visit www.signmeup.com/61867

Uncommon Threads Wearable Art Fashion Show and Luncheon Fine Line Creative Arts Center, St. Charles, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, The Stonegate Conference and Banquet Centre, Higgins and Barrington roads, Hoffman Estates. All garments in the show are created by artists and designers from across the country. Boutique with crafted jewelry, handbags, and scarves. $55 in advance. No tickets at the door. For reservations, call (630) 584-9443, www.finelline.org.

Special events

Streamwood 2008 Pizza Playoffs 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, Streamwood Community Center, 777 Bartlett Road. Five local pizza vendors will compete for best thin crust, pan and specialty pizza. Admission is $6 per person, or $5 per person with a donation of a non-perishable food item for the Hanover Township Food Pantry. Children 6 and under are $3 per child. Sponsored by the Streamwood Woman’s Club.

Flu and pneumonia shots 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, and 10 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Oct. 30, Family Pharmacy, 942 Army Trail Road, Carol Stream. ISR Nursing Services will administer the shots. Cost is $25 per injection. Seniors covered by Medicare Part B will receive vaccinations at no charge. For more information, call (630) 213-0800.

Interest groups

Seniors needed “Chore Days,” DuPage Senior Citizens Council, volunteers help seniors with yard work during the first three weekends of November. Seniors have until Oct. 24 to sign up at the Chore Days Hotline, (630) 620-0804-Ext. 11.

Patriot’s Pen essay contest Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary of Bartlett Post 11018 invite students in grades 6 to 8 to participate in the national Patriot’s Pen essay contest, designed to foster patriotism in young people and promote their views on democracy. Winners receive a $1,000 to $10,000 savings bond at the national level. Deadline is Nov. 1. Official rules and entry forms at www.vfw.org, under programs. Essays, along with a completed entry form, may be e-mailed to patriotspen@thehuntershome.net. For more information, call Jan, (630) 830-7841.

Volunteer training Merit Hospice, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Lexington Health Care Center, 675 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Course prepares community volunteers to provide services such as respite, running errands, reading and comfort for persons with a life-limited illness. Register at (630) 652-7971.

Nursing scholarships Chamberlain College of Nursing, Addison, offers scholarships to 25 prospective students. “Take a Step. Go the Distance” scholarship essay contest asks applicants to share how breast cancer and its awareness have influenced their decision to begin or advance their nursing career and the impact a scholarship would have on their nursing educaiton or furthering their career goals. The college will award two $4,000 scholarships, each renewable for three years; four one-time $2,500 scholarships; and six one-time $1,000 scholarships for the bachelor of science nursing degree. The contest is open to all residents of Illinois age 17 and up. For nurses wishing to advance their careers, there is one $5,000, two $2,500 and ten $1,000 scholarships for the Fast-Track RN to BSN Online Degree Completion Program. This essay contest is open to all residents of the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and other territories. Application deadline is Oct. 19 and scholarship recipients will be announced on Nov. 22. For complete contest rules and the Chamberlain application and scholarship essay contest form, visit www.chamberlain.edu/scholarship.

National Adopt a Dog Month In October, the Animal Welfare League will be partnering with local animal shelters in Promoting Adopt a Dog Month. Shelters will offer “Furry Friends for Fifty Bucks Program,” which allows the public to adopt any dog that is either five years or older, fifty pounds or over, or already fixed, for $50. For complete list and pictures of adoptable animals and list of participating shelters, visit www.AnimalWelfareLeague.com.

St. Eulalia Elementary School reunion Class of 1971. Plans being made. If interested in attending, call Noreen Collins Kuenster, (708) 442-2628.

Morton West High School 10th reunion Class of 1998, Saturday, Oct. 25, FitzGerald’s Nightclub, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Buffet from 7 to 11 p.m.; DJ from 8 to 11 p.m. $40 per person, pay at the door. Price includes appetizer buffet, three drink tickets per person and free parking. Reservations by Oct. 11 to sltomcat@hotmail.com.

Morton East High School 35th reunion Class of 1973, Saturday, Nov. 1, Holiday Inn, 7800 Kingery Highway, Willowbrook. If interested in attending, call the high school at (708) 222-5700, or visit www.mortoneastclassof73.com.

Morton East High School 25th reunion Class of 1983. Reunion previously scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 1, has been postponed until spring 2009. Current mail and e-mail addresses should still be sent to mehs1983@hotmail.com, or visit http://geocities.com/mehs1983reunion/.

York High School 30th reunion Class of 1978, Saturday, Nov. 8, Wyndham Drake Hotel, 2301 York Road, Oak Brook. For information, visit www.yorkhs1978.com. Send current contact information and pictures from the 1970s to yorkclassof1978@yahoo.com.

Harper High School 50th reunion Class of January and June 1959. Plans being made for summer of 2009. If interested in attending, call Cliff Gustafson, (815) 372-9937.

Downers Grove North High School 50th reunion Class of 1960. Plans being made for 2010. Send addresses to Rolfe Sick, 8003 Fairmont Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60516.

Religion

“Truth, hope and love concert” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Trinity Lutheran Church, 405 S. Rush, Roselle. Trio Building 429 will perform. Tickets are $16 in advance. $25 gold circle tickets include meet and greet with the band. For tickets, call (800) 965-9324, www.itickets.com.