Arts and Entertainment

Theater

“Love in the Middle Ages” Through Sept. 21, Village Players Performing Arts Center, 1010 W. Madison St., Oak Park. Times are 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. $25 adults, $20 students and seniors. For tickets, call (866) 764-1010, www.village-players.org.

“The Mousetrap” 8 p.m. Sept. 6 and 11 to 13; 2:30 p.m. Sept. 7, 13 and 14; and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7, Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave. Tickets are $18 or $20. For more information or tickets, call (708) 246-3380, www.theatrewesternsprings.org.

Music

Jazz vocal and instrumental music Typhanie Monique and Neal Alger, 7 to 10 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 9, Salt Creek Wine Bar, 8900 Fairview Ave., Brookfield. (708) 387-2432, www.saltcreekwinebar.com.

Youth orchestra auditions West Suburban Youth Orchestra seeking middle and high school musicians for 2008-09 season. Auditions held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 350 E. Madison St., Lombard. $25 audition fee for new members. For more information or to schedule an audition, visit www.wsyo.org.

Orchestra auditions Senior Suburban Orchestra seeking musicians for 2008-09 season. Openings in oboe, bassoon, bass clarinet, trumpet, trombone, percussion, violin, viola, cello and double bass. For more information, call Lori Davis at (630) 530-2910.

Chorus auditions Tower Chorale is seeking new singing members for 2008-09 season. Open rehearsals will be on Mondays, Sept. 8 and 15, at which time new singers can audition. Rehearsals are from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. at Grand Avenue School, 4211 Grand Ave., Western Springs. For more information or to schedule an audition, call Jim Winfield at (630) 241-7277, www.towerchorale.org.

Chorus seeks new members The Choral-Aires, an award-winning Sweet Adelines Chorus, seeks new members and invites local women who like to sing, to attend chorus practices from 7 to 10 p.m. Mondays, at Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, 367 Spring Road. For more information, call Jane Toftey at (630) 665-8387.

Art

Magic Angle Sculptures exhibit Sculptor John Muntean will exhibit his shadow-casting sculptures through Oct. 10 at Riverside Arts Center, 32 E. Quincy Road.  (708) 442-6400.

Library

Friends of the Library meeting 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, La Grange Public Library, Dierkes Community Room, 10 W. Cossitt Ave. Membership meeting includes discussing ideas for a fall fundraiser and new “Book Club in a Bag” program. For more information, call Heather Cavanaugh, (708) 354-1293, www.lagrangelibrary.org.

Film discussion 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. Movie is “XXY.” For more information or to register, call (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.info.

Miscellaneous

“China 101” 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, Hillside Public Library, 405 Hillside Ave. Dr. Charles Fuller of Triton College will give presentation on the land, people and culture of China. Free. Registration required at (708) 449-7510, www.hillsidelibrary.org.

Before and after school care registration Pleasant Dale Park District, in cooperation with School District 107, will offer before and after school care for children in grades kindergarten through sixth. Program runs Monday through Friday mornings, 6:45 to 8:45 a.m., and afternoons, 3:30 to 6 p.m., Pleasant Dale Park Distirct’s Chalet, 8300 S. Wolf Road, Willow Springs. Children are bussed to and from Pleasantdale Elementary School to the Chalet. Cost per day for mornings is $7, residents; $9, non-residents. Cost per day for afternoons is $10, residents; $12 non-residents. Register at (708) 246-4030.

Butterflies! exhibit Daily through mid-September, Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road. $3 for adults, in addition to general zoo entrance fee. $2 for seniors and children. www.CZS.org.

Preschool program registration Pleasant Dale Park District accepting registrations for its fall preschool programs beginning the first week of September. Three age-specific programs: First Steps to Preschol, Wee Threes and Explore 4’s. Programs are offered on a monthly basis with fees ranging from $105 to $169 depending on the program and residency qualifications. To register, visit the Recreation Center, 7425 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge, or call (630) 662-6220.

Fall youth soccer league registration Pleasant Dale Park District accepting registrations for its fall youth soccer league. Grades kindergarten to eighth, every Saturday, Sept. 6 to Oct. 11. To register, visit the Recreation Center, 7425 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge, or call (630) 662-6220.

Preschool registration Fall 2008 classes, Grand Avenue Preschool and Day Care. Locations at Grand Avenue Community Center, 4211 Grand Ave., Western Springs, (708) 246-2270; La Grange Highlands Elementary School, 1905 59th St., (708) 579-1103; Seventh Avenue Elementary School, 701 S. Seventh Ave., La Grange, (708) 482-2703, Ext. 1700.

Bridge tournament program Westchester Park District is offering a bridge tournament program in the fall beginning Sept. 10. Looking for new players. This is a social bridge group and welcome all levels of ability. Register as a couple. For more information, call (708) 865-8200.

Preschool registration Fall 2008 classes, Loving Hands Preschool, Hope Lutheran Church, 6455 Joliet Road, Countryside. For fall program, children must be 2-years-old by Sept. 1. To register, call preschool, (708) 354-1426, or church, (708) 354-6176.

Dance lessons  7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, Route 66 Hop, 50’s and 60’s music provided by The Del Souls, $8; 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, Ballroom dance, music by Teddy Lee Orchestra, $14; 7 to 11 p.m. Sept. 71, Sunday Night Swing Dance, $10 , Willowbrook Ballroom, 8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. (708) 839-1000, www.willowbrookballroom.com.

Self-guided tour From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays or by appointment, at Hawthorne Works Museum, Morton College, 3801 S. Central Ave., Cicero. Free. (708) 656-8000, Ext. 322 or 429, www.morton.edu.

Clubs

Single Catholics Club 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, meet at Terrace View Park, northwest corner of 22nd St. and Route 83, behind office buildings, for Oakbrook Terrace Park District’s Music on the Lake featuring Hi Fidelity. Bring lawn chair. For more information, call Marlene, (708) 450-8280.

Young Eagles Aviation group for children 8 to 17, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every first Sunday, Schaumburg Airport, 905 W. Irving Park Road. Call Chuck Soumar, (708) 788-6390.

Spares Sunday Evening Club Senior dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. every first and third Sunday, American Legion, 9757 Pacific Ave., Franklin Park. $8 members, $9 guests. (847) 965-5730.

BrookPark Sr. Social Club 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, Brookfield Municipal Building, Recreation Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave.  (708) 447-2214.

Tower Chorale 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. Mondays, Grand Center, 4211 Grand Ave., Western Springs. www.towerchorale.org.

West Suburban Clown Club 7 p.m. every second Monday, basement of Victorian Manor Nursing Home, 337 S. Ninth Ave., La Grange. Call Bea Koza, (708) 484-7771.

Investment club SPEC, 7:30 p.m. every second Monday, at a member’s home. Call Sheila Parisi, (708) 246-2212.

Western Springs Seniors Club 1 p.m. every second Monday, Western Springs Recreation Center, 1500 Walker St.

Newcomers and Neighbors La Grange area play group, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Mondays, First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ashland Ave. $3 per family. (708) 482-0042.

Village Vocal Chords Women’s barbershop chorus, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 47th Street and Brainard Avenue, La Grange. (708) 275-8329, villagevocalchords.com.

Western Springs Rotary Club 7 a.m. Tuesdays, First United Methodist Church, 4300 Howard Ave. (708) 482-6666.

National Council for Geocosmic Research, Inc. Northern Illinois Chapter, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, The Dance Building, 1330 Webford St., DesPlaines. Dave Gunning will discuss Pluto’s impending move into Capricorn 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.

Brookfield-Riverside Rotary Club Noon Tuesdays, Paisans Restaurant, 3720 Grand Blvd., Brookfield. (708) 485-9224.

Thirsty Runners Club Weekly fun run, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Blue Water Lounge, 9016 W. 31st St., Brookfield. For serious and recreational runners. For information, call Gina or Gregg, (708) 485-WATR.

Hofmann Dam River Rats Conservation and environmental club, 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday, Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road.

Lions Club of La Grange 1 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday, Blueberry Hill, 49 S. La Grange Road, La Grange.

Business Network International 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Blueberry Hill Cafe, La Grange Road and Harris Avenue, La Grange. Contact Anthony Lumpkin, (708) 344-4334, drlumpkindds12@msn.com.

The Surprize Bridge Stakes Club Noon Wednesdays, Western Springs Center, 4211 Grand Ave. Intermediate bridge players. (708) 246-3299.

Countryside Walking Club 8 a.m. Wednesdays, Countryside Park, 61st St., one-half block east of Brainard Ave. Free. For more information, call the City of Countryside at (708) 354-7270.

Rotary Club of Countryside 7 a.m. Wednesdays, William Tell Banquets, 6201 W. Joliet Road, Countryside.

Kiwanis Club of Western Springs 8 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesday, Community Bank, 1000 Hillgrove Ave., Western Springs. Call Dr. Sarah Kelly, (708) 246-6611.

Suburban Collectors Club Stamp collectors, 8 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesday, Sokol Spirit Hall, 3909 Prairie Ave., Brookfield. Contact Jack, (630) 257-7430, philaburn@aol.com.

Brookfield-La Grange Park Lions Club 7 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesday. Call president for location.

AT&T Telecom Pioneers-Forest Life Member Club 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, Costas Restaurant, 1S130 Summit Ave., Oakbrook Terrace. $18. Call Lori Kallas, (630) 629-1633.

Palacky Lodge trip Casino trip to Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 13. Bus leaves Palacky Odd Fellow/Rebekah Hall, 9234 Broadway Ave., Brookfield, at 10 a.m. Cost is $5. Make reservations now by calling (708) 865-1432 or (708) 485-8429.

Support groups

Take Off Pounds Sensibly 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays, LaGrange Park Library, 555 N. LaGrange Road.

Al-Anon 9:30 a.m. Mondays, St. John’s United Church of Christ, 4500 Prescott Ave., Lyons.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Riverside chapter, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road. (708) 442-7944.

Families Anonymous 7:45 to 9:15 p.m. Mondays, Dixon Education Center at Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road. (708) 606-4599, fa-lagrange@comcast.net.

Eight Corners Al-Anon 10 a.m. Tuesdays, First Congregational Church of Brookfield, 9146 Lincoln Ave.

Tuesday morning Al-Anon 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Presbyterian Church of Western Springs, Graham Charter Room, 5250 Wolf Road. (708) 246-5220.

1 Day At A Time-ers Al-Anon Family group, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, St. Barbara’s Rectory, 4008 Prairie Ave., Brookfield.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Brookfield Chapter, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, First Congregational Church of Christ, 9146 Lincoln Ave. (708) 352-0890.

Depression and Bipolar Alliance Support group, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Conference Room 2 of MacNeal Hospital, 3249 S. Oak Park Ave. DBSA-berwyn@yahoo.com.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Brookfield Chapter, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, First Congregational Church of Christ, 9146 Lincoln Ave. (708) 352-0890.

Seminars/classes

Guided meditation 7:45 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Focus Yoga, 9047 Monroe Ave., Brookfield. (708) 471-0487, www.focusyogastudio.com.

Tai chi class 10:05 a.m. Fridays, Bethlehem Woods, 1571 W. Ogden Ave., La Grange Park. Held by ConfiCare Act II program for adults 50 and older. Free for members. (708) 245-8170.

Midwest Slovak Pastoral Seminar Slovak Catholic Federation, 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, The Motherhouse of St. Casimir’s, 2601 W. Marquette Road, Chicago. Susan Marcinkus will present a 45-minute DVD on Slovakia. After the showing, “Pictures of the Old Country,” a question and answer session, will follow. Buffet luncheon will be served at 3 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Prepaid registration can be arranged by calling John Jurcekno by Sept. 17 at (773) 763-0810. For more information, call Geraldine Hletko at (708) 387-7812.

Small group fitness training Nine-week program, 3:30, 4:30 or 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, Professional Office Building, 1323 Memorial Drive. Open enrollment. $250. Contact Wayne Guccione, (708) 245-7930.

Fitness Fun Aerobics exercise group, 8 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 8:30 a.m. Saturdays, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, Dixon Education Center, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road, La Grange. Held by ConfiCare Act II program for adults 50 and older. $5 per session, $4 member discount. (708) 245-8170.

Tai chi chih classes 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 16, 30, Oct. 14 and 28, The Well, 1515 W. Ogden Ave., La Grange Park. Led by Diana Welsh Durkin. Followed by two practice sessions from 1:30 to 3 p.m., Thursdays, Nov. 6 and 20. $10 per class. To register, call (708) 482-5048, www.csjthewell.org.

“Build Health and Maximize Your Life” presentation 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, The Corral, Lyons Township High School South Campus, 4940 Willow Springs Road, La Grange. Dr. Gordon Fimreite and Lloyd Singer will present free health prevention and nutrition classes. Free appetizers, drinks and raffle prizes. Registration required at (708) 352-3352.

Early memory loss program Southwest Suburban Center on Aging, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 111 W. Harris Ave., La Grange. For individuals and their family members dealing with early stage memory disorders. Sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association. Ten weekly sessions. Free. Interview is required prior to registration. For more information and registration, call Heather Roberts at (708) 354-1323, Ext. 15.

Low Vision seminar Southwest Suburban Center on Aging, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, 111 W. Harris Ave., La Grange. Topic is low vision and the implications for driving safely. Free. Register at (708) 354-1323.

Interactive Acrylics workshop 1 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, La Grange Art Gallery and Studio, 122 Calendar Ave. Jennifer Von Stein, resident artist for Croma, will lead the program. Fourteen spaces available. $10 art league members, $15 non-members. For registration information, call (708) 352-3101.

Adult art classes Registration ongoing for pottery and metals classes for adults at Terra Incognito Studios, 35 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. Pottery classes include tile making and beginning through advanced wheel throwing. Metals classes are offered in jewelry design and fabrication in silver, copper, bronze or brass. Day and evening classes available. For more information or to register, call (708) 352-1401, www.terraincognitostudios.

Abusive relationship support Groups for women and children, Constance Morris House, 6120 S. Archer Road, Summit. (708) 485-5254.
 
Cake decorating school Wilton School of Cake Decorating, 7511 Lemont Road, Darien, offers 50 courses throughout the year. Fees range from $75 to $950. (630) 985-6077, www.school.wilton.com.

Fundraisers

Kitten shower fundraiser 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, CatNap from the Heart, 1101 Beach Ave., La Grange Park. Includes refreshments, raffle prizes, musical entertainment and kittens for adoption. Donations are welcome. For more information, call Lynn, (708) 352-3914.

Pork chop dinner fundraiser Willow Springs Lions Club, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, Willow Springs Community/Senior Center, 8156 S. Archer Road. Boneless pork chop, baked beans and coleslaw. Hot dog and chips children’s menu. Bring two items for food pantry and receive free soda or bottle of water. $7 adults, $2 children 6 to 12. For ticket information, call Jim, (708) 839-5925, or Mike, (708) 839-5178.

Showcase House tours Oak Park-River Forest Infant Welfare Society will host the 36th annual Showcase House at 801 Park Ave., River Forest from Sunday, Sept. 7 to 28. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. Boutique sale featuring over 30 local designers and vendors. All proceeds support The Children’s Clinic. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Open to adults and children age 8 and older. For tickets, call (708) 848-0528, Ext. 300, www.childrensclinicws.org.

Golf classic fundraiser SuperSibs!, 10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 10, Marriott Oak Brook Hills Resort, 3500 Midwest Road. Includes golf, lunch, cocktail reception, dinner and live auction. $250 per golfer or $1,000 per foursome. Non-golfers can register for the live auction, cocktail reception and dinner for $75. Proceeds support SuperSibs!, which supports and recognize brothers and sisters of children with cancer. For more information or to register, call Susanne Skala at (847) 705-7427, www.supersibs.org.

Taffy Apple fundraiser Western Springs District 101’s Band and Orchestra Association accepting orders for Taffy Apples until Friday, Sept. 12. Cases of 24 apples are $21. With nuts, without nuts or mixed cases are available. Proceeds will fund professional music assemblies, music camp scholarships, instruments and student lessons. To order, call Janet at (708) 246-2994.

Car wash fundraiser McClure Junior High School’s Spirit Club, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, just south of the school on 43rd St., between Wolf Road and Johnson Ave., Western Springs. Proceeds support all extracurricular activities and sports. $5 per vehicle, includes McClure car magnet. Car wash held rain or shine.

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society donations Burlington Coat Factory, 2208 Harlem Ave., North Riverside, is encouraging shoppers to purchase a balloon icon now through Nov. 28 to support the society and its nationwide “Light the Night Walk” initiative. The ballon icons are a minimum of $1, but customers can donate more. For more information, call Kenneth Wolff at (708) 447-4855.

Interest groups

Crafters needed Oak Park Women’s Exchange Fair on Nov. 2. For application, call (708) 848-4693, www.opwe.org.

Participants needed 40th annual International Houby Fest, Oct. 3 to 5, Cermak Road through Berwyn and Cicero. Needed are food vendors and groups to march in the parade. Vendor registration deadline is Sept. 15. Cars, community groups, local residents, businesses and political groups welcome to apply to march in the parade. Also seeking monetary sponsorships for the pageant and scholarship fund. For more information on Houby events, qualifications for participation and applications, call Cicero Chamber of Commerce at (708) 863-6000, or visit www.cicerochamber.org, www.myspace.com/houbyfestival.

Artists and exhibitors Save the Prairie Society, artists and exhibitors for the Nature Arts and Heritage Faire, Sunday, Sept. 7, at Prairie House, 11225 Constitution Drive, Westchester. Nature or history related craft, photography or art work needed. $20 entry fee. Call (708) 354-5512, www.savetheprairiesociety.org.

Chicago Vocational High School 51st reunion picnic Class of 1957, noon, Saturday, Sept. 13, Lemont Park District, pavilion, 16028 127th St. Basketball courts, tennis courts, softball field, skateboard, volleyball and pool. Bring food and alcohol (no glass bottles). For more information, call Ron, (630) 257-8955, or e-mail at tollron@aol.com.

Kelly High School 50th reunion Class of 1958, Saturday, Sept. 20, Drury Lane Ballroom, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Call John Cagney, (815) 806-0713.

L.J. Hauser Junior High School 20th reunion Class of 1988, 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, Scout Cabin, Fairbanks Road near Indian Gardens, Riverside. Catered pig roast spread and beverages provided. Children welcome. Suggested donation is $50 per adult to defray expenses. R.S.V.P. by Sept. 1. For more information, call Andrew Gardner, (773) 732-8050, andrew.gardner@sbcglobal.net.

Glenbard West High School 40th reunion Class of 1968, “Homecoming Weekend,” Sept. 26 and 27, Hyatt Lisle, 1400 Corporetum Drive. For more information, call Nancy Grant Reid at (423) 349-0171, email reidbrookside@yahoo.com, or visit www.glenbardwestclassof68.awards.com.

Gurrie Junior High School 25th reunion Class of 1983, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Kenny’s Pub, 917 W. 55th St., Countryside. Looking for classmates. Contact Karen Morfoot (Anderson), kmorfoot@marshallip.com.

Morton West High School reunion Classes 1970, ‘71 and ‘72, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Crystal Sky Banquets, 7941 W. 47th St., McCook. $50 per person. R.S.V.P. by Sept. 1. For more information, call Rita Havlicek Bendana, (773) 775-1816, www.classmates.com.

Morton East High School annual reunion Classes 1970, ‘71 and ‘72, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Michael Anthony’s Restaurant, 6434 W. Ogden Ave., Berwyn. Contact Carol Clarizio Wolf at mortonreunion@sbcglobal.net.

Harrison Technical High School reunions Classes 1931 to 1963, Sunday, Sept. 21. Call Adeline Glow Fencik, (847) 381-7529, or Bryan Brown, (708) 366-3423.

Morton East High School 25th reunion Class of 1983. Plans being made for fall 2008. Send current mail and e-mail addresses to mehs1983@hotmail.com; call Kim, (312) 664-5876; or visit http://geocities.com/mehs1983reunion/.

Morton High School 50th reunion Class of 1958, Friday to Sunday, Sept. 26 to 28, Wyndham Drake Hotel, 2301 York Road, Oak Brook. For reservations and information, call Mike Willet, (815) 758-1700 or Bob Novak, (630) 985-6341, www.jsm58.com.

Lemont High School 10th reunion Class of 1998, Saturday, Sept. 27. For more information, send contact information to lemont1998@gmail.com.

Morton High School 60th reunion During September. Plans being made. If interested in attending, call Joann Johnson, (630) 323-8025.

Lyons Township High School 55th reunion Class of 1953, Friday, Oct. 3, tour of South Campus in the morning, luncheon at Hinsdale Golf Club, 140 Chicago Ave., Clarendon Hills. For more information, contact Nancy Holmes Sprague.

Lyons Township High School 65th reunion Class of 1943, Friday to Sunday, Oct. 3 to 5, La Grange Country Club. Contact Midge Lott Abrams, (630) 416-7330.

Lyons Township High School 10th reunion Class of 1998, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery, One W. Grand Ave., Chicago. Register online with www.reunionteam.com. For information, contact Mike McNeily at mike.mcneily@edwardjones.com.

Our Lady of Charity Grammar School reunion/rededication Seeking all graduates for Oct. 4 reunion/rededication ceremony from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the school, 3620 S. 57th Court, Cicero. $8 per person in advance until Sept. 29. $10 at the door. For tickets, call (708) 652-0262.

Oak Park-River Forest High School 40th reunion Class of 1968, Saturday, Oct. 4, Riverside Golf Club, 2520 Desplaines Ave. For more information, call K. Sullivan at (708) 848-0254 or www.oprfhs68.blogspot.com.

Lyons Township High School 30th reunion Class of 1978, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10 and 11. 7 p.m. Friday, informal gathering at Via Bella Restaurant, 75 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. 7 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Park Place of Countryside, 6240 Joliet Road. Send addresses to lths1978@live.com, www.lths.net and click on Alumni Association.

Lyons Township High School 42nd reunion Class of 1966, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Harry’s Sports Bar and Grille, 9901 W. 55th St., Countryside. For more information, call Ellen Houck Busch at (708) 354-5847.

Lyons Township High School 40th reunion Class of 1969, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10 and 11. Mixer on Friday and party on Saturday. For more information and contacts, call (815) 459-7068 or email jillk@mc.net.

Lyons Township High School 25th reunion Class of 1983, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10 and 11. 7:30 p.m. Friday, La Grange Country Club, 620 S. Brainard Ave. Mixer, cash bar and appetizers. $30 per person. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Flagg Creek Golf Course Clubhouse, 6939 S. Wolf Road, Countryside. Cash bar and light dinner buffet. Casual attire. $20 per person. For more information, visit www.lths.net.

Lyons Township High School 60th reunion Class of 1948, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and 18, La Grange Country Club. Contact Janet Warren Potts, (708) 246-0217.

Wheaton-Warrenville High School 30th reunion Class of 1978, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and 18. Looking for “lost” classmates. For more information call Ellen Bintz Meuch at (630) 235-2150, www.classreport.org.

Morton West High School 20th reunion Class of 1988, 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Harry Caray’s Restaurant, Westin Hotel, 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard. $100 per person, includes dinner buffet, open bar, music, gift, reunion booklet. Tickets required to enter. If interested, call Kathy at (440) 934-4043, or email mailing address to mortonwesths1988@yahoo.com.

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.

Harrison Technical High School 50th reunion Class of 1958, Saturday, Nov. 8, Crystal Sky Banquets, 7941 W. 47th St., McCook. Call Steve Satek, (708) 246-1130, or Diane Thomas, (708) 749-7566.

Lincoln Elementary School 63rd reunion Class of 1945. Plans being made. Looking for “lost classmates.” Call Lorraine Scott, (708) 352-7943.

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

Special events

“Market on the Green” farmers market 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 25, Burr Ridge Village Center, 501 Burr Ridge Parkway. Over 25 vendors feature all things organic, all-natural, sustainable and green. (630) 654-2782, www.ShopBurrRidge.com.

Farmer’s market 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 6 to Oct. 25, Brookfield Village Hall parking lot, 8820 Brookfield Ave.

Fall food and fashion event 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, Flavour Cooking School, 7401 W. Madison St., Forest Park. Highlights fall trends in the food and fashion worlds. Appetizers and beverages. Fashion show. $15. For tickets, call (708) 488-0808.

Movie Memorabilia Show and Film Festival 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, P.J. Klem’s Restaurant, 8000 Ogden Ave., Lyons. Buy, sell and trade DVDs, VHS tapes, movie soundtracks, posters, lobby cards, stills, press books, magazines, books, scripts, autographs. Sofiya Smirnova will meet and great fans and talk about her latest film, “Coventry Lanes,” and what it was like to work on the Batman film, “The Dark Knight.” Open Road Radio will do a live radio broadcast. $6 adults. Children under 12 are free. For more information, call Frank, (708) 257-8205, www.moviememorabiliashow.com.

Community block party 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, Meadowbrook Manor, 339 S. 9th Ave., La Grange. Food, clowns, crafts. The movie, “Madagascar,” will be shown. Free. Bring chair or blanket. Reservations requested at (7080 354-4660.

Religion

Moms prayer group Lyons Township High School group, 9 a.m. Fridays, at 11323 Hiawatha Lane, Indian Head Park. Call Suzanne, (708) 246-5774.

Crafters wanted Pumpkins ‘n Holly Craft Show and Bake Sale, Nov. 22, St. Barbara Parish Center, 4015 Prairie Ave., Brookfield. Spaces are 9 feet wide by 8 feet deep for $25. Tables 8 feet long by 2 feet wide are available to rent at $10 and electric hook-up is $5. No vendors. For application, call Jenny, (708) 485-1962.

Rummage sale  9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, Riverside Ascension Lutheran Church, 400 Nuttall Road. Features furniture, bikes, clothes, kitchenware, books, records, children’s items, baked goods. Perennial plant sale, most plants $5 or less. For more information or donations, call (708) 447-2660.

Rally Day 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, Riverside Ascension Lutheran Church, 400 Nuttall Road. Resumption of Sunday School and Adult Forum. Two worship services: 8 and 10 a.m. During 10 a.m. service, Andy Tecson and his ensemble will lead the worship with his “Jazz Mass.” After worship the congregation will hold its annual picnic in the church garden, including games and activities for children. For more information, call (708) 447-2600.

Rally Day Sunday, Sept. 7, Brookfield United Methodist Church, 3541 Park Ave., Brookfield. 8:45 a.m. adult Sunday school begins; 10 a.m. worship service; 10 a.m. children's Sunday school begins for grades kindergarten to eighth. For more information, call (708) 485-8795.

Center Spiritual Living Forest Park celebration 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, First United Church of Christ, 1000 Elgin Ave., Forest Park. The Center will offer Kosmic Kids youth church during the service. The Center’s Prayer Ministry will be available to offer prayer support to those in need. Offers classes in spiritual living and spiritual mind healing. For more information, call (630) 532-1372, www.thenewhumanity.org.

Season Kick-Off Day 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ashland Ave. Rev. Ken Green will preach at the 10 a.m. service. There will be a reception, with refreshments, following the service. “Faith Forest,” the children’s education program for pre-kindergarten to eighth grade, will also begin. For more information, call (708) 354-0771.

Youth groups resume Junior high and high school youth groups will resume beginning Sunday, Sept. 7, at First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ashland Ave. Junior high meets from 5 to 6:15 p.m.; high school from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. (with dinner). Games, fellowship, discussions and snacks. For more information, call (708) 354-0771.

Adult education classes resume 8:45 a.m. Sundays, beginning Sept. 7, First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ashland Ave.  “Who is the God of the Bible?’ is the title of the first series. Child care provided. Weekly Bible study groups also resume the week of Sept. 7. For more information, call the church office at (708) 354-0771.

New member classes 10 a.m. Sundays, Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28, Grace Lutheran Church, 200 N. Catherine Ave., La Grange. For more information, call (708) 352-0730.

Bible survey class 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. Sundays, Grace Lutheran Church, 200 N. Catherine Ave., La Grange. Rev. Said Ailabouni leads the discussion of the Bible, along with sharing stories from his personal experiences in Galilee and the Middle East. There is a charge for supplemental materials. Fourth quarter classes run from Sept. 8 to Nov. 12. For more information, call (708) 352-0730.

Choir practice Cherub Choir, ages 4 and 5, 11:30 a.m. Sundays; Crusader Choir, grades 1 to 5, 4 p.m. Wednesdays; Sanctuary Choir, adults, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ashland Ave. New members welcome. (708) 354-0771, www.fpclg.org.

Handbell choir practice  Handbells I, adults, 9 a.m. Wednesdays; Handbells II, adults, middle school and high school students, 6:45 p.m. Thursdays, First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ashland Ave. New members welcome. (708) 354-0771, www.fpclg.org.

Low impact exercise program 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, Grace Lutheran Church , 200 N. Catherine Ave., La Grange. Open to adults of all ages, includes aerobics, balance, flexibility and relaxation. For more information, call (708) 352-0730.

Women’s speaker 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, Western Springs Baptist Church, 4475 Wolf Road. Women’s Ministry will host Mary Welchel, speaking on “Mary of Bethany: The First New Testament Theologian.” Includes a make-it and take-it project to give to those who are homebound, and refreshments. For more information, call (7080 246-1530, www.westernspringsbaptistchurch.org.