Arts and Entertainment

Theater

“Kita y Fernanda” Through Oct. 25, Berwyn Cultural Center, 6420 16th St. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 5 and 8 p.m Saturdays; 3 and 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19. $16. For tickets, call (708) 795-6704, www.16thstreettheater.org.

“No, No Nanette” North Riverside Players, through Oct. 12, North Riverside Village Commons, 2401 S. Desplaines Ave. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. $15 adults, $13 seniors and students with ID, $7 children younger than 12. For tickets, call Terri at (708) 447-1297.

Music

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, Oct. 13 to Dec. 8, at Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, 367 Spring Road. For information, call Jane Toftey at (630) 665-8387, www.choral-aires.org.

Art

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

Gallery Walk Through Oct. 4, Grand Prairie Crossing Business District, Brookfield. Visit participating businesses throughout the week during business hours to view and bid on art. All participating businesses will host a silent auction and reception for the artist. Closing festivities 9 to 11 p.m. Saturday, at Salt Creek Wine Bar, 8900 Fairview Ave., includes live music and announcement of silent auction winners. For more information, call (708) 387-2432.

“The Two Carols” exhibit Through Oct. 31, La Grange Art League Gallery, 122 Calendar Ave. Featured artists include Carol Friedle and Carole Wilson. Reception 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5. (708) 247-6968.

Children’s art contest La Grange Art League invites all junior high and middle school students of the greater La Grange area to enter its third annual competitive art show to be held at its gallery, 122 Calendar Ave., La Grange, from Oct. 18 to 25. All media considered: paintings, drawings, mixed media, collage, sculpture. Student artist reception will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25, at the gallery. Awards will be presented. Entry deadline for art work with completed form is Saturday, Oct. 4. Forms available at local schools or at the gallery. For more information, call (708) 352-3101.


Library

Preparing your garden for winter 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, Hillside Public Libirary, 405 Hillside Ave. An Illinois Master Gardener will speak on how to winterize your garden. Free. To register, call (708) 449-7510.

Movie showing Noon, Saturday, Oct. 4, Brookfield Public Library, 3906 Grand Blvd. Movie is “This Film is Not Yet Rated,” a documentary that addresses how the Motion Picture Association of America rates movies, followed by “Storm Center,” a movie that features a librarian fighting censorship during the McCarthy Era. For more information, call (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.info.

After school story time 3:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 15 and 29, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlains Ave. Grades kindergarten and older. Register at (708) 447-0869.

AniManga Club 4 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 6 and 20, Brookfield Public Library, 3906 Grand Blvd. Japanese animation and snacks. Young adults. For more information, call (708) 485-6917, Ext. 140, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.info.

Friends of the Library Writer’s Workshop 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, Brookfield Public Library, 3906 Grand Blvd. Workshop for writers of poetry or prose. New members welcome. For more information, call (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.info.

Preschool story time 11:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 7 to 28, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlains Ave. Age 3 to 5. Register at (708) 447-0869.

Introduction to online genealogy 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, Brookfield Public Library, 3906 Grand Blvd. Hands-on introduction to library’s genealogy databases. Register at (708) 485-6917, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.info.

Movie matinee 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlains Ave. Free. No registration required. (708) 447-0869.

PJ storytime 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 8 and 22, La Grange Public Library, 10 W. Cossitt Ave. Children of all ages are invited to wear pajamas and bring a stuffed toy or blanekt to listen to stories and make a craft. No registration required. For more information, call (708) 352-0576, www.lagrangelibrary.org.

Lapsit story time 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Oct. 9 to 30, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlains Ave. Age 12 to 36 months with adult. Register at (708) 447-0869.

Computer Kids 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, Brookfield Public Library, 3906 Grand Blvd. Learn about Internet searching, safety skills and image editing. Ages 7 to 12. Register at (708) 485-6917, Ext. 140, www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.info.

History of Route 66 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, Hillside Public Libirary, 405 Hillside Ave. Free. To register, call (708) 449-7510.

Miscellaneous

CD release party  2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 5, Willowbrook Ballroom, 8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. Jay Witcher Orchestra’s new album, “Sounds of Yesteryears.” Group will perform at the Sunday afternoon ballroom dance. $14. (708) 839-1000, www.willowbrookballroom.com.

Windy City Lindy Exchange 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, Willowbrook Ballroom, 8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. Features The Flat Cats swing band. $20. (708) 839-1000, www.willowbrookballroom.com.

Film discussion group CineVerse, Oak Lawn Park District’s free film discussion group, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St. Movie is “Battleship Potemkin.” For more information, call Erik, (708) 785-5014.

Clubs

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.

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.

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

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

Garden Club of LaGrange Park Noon every first Monday, October to May, LaGrange Park Village Hall, 447 N. Catherine Ave. Call Audrey, (708) 354-3484.

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.

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.

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

La Grange Highlands Woman’s Club 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, Highlands Presbyterian Church, 1901 W. 58th Place, La Grange Highlands. Guest speaker is Bill Bright of The Saturday Meals Program, the club’s charity of the year. Membership open to women living within Highlands School District 106 boundaries. Call Betsy Blackwood, (708) 246-7972, or Ann Jobb, (708) 246-3828.

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.

Brookfield Jaycees 7:30 p.m. every first Tuesday, VFW Hall, 8844 Ogden Ave., Brookfield. www.brookfieldjaycees.com.

Old Glory Lodge 7 p.m. every first and third Tuesday, Westchester Masonic Temple, 10210 Canterbury St.

Brookfield Junior Chamber Group 7:34 p.m. every first Tuesday, Joe’s Saloon, 9220 47th St., Brookfield. Pre-meeting social, 6:34 p.m. (708) 387-4695, www.brookfieldjaycees.com.

Western Springs Music Club 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8. Musical progam hosted by Nola Gustafson. For more information and location, call (708) 579-3779.

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.

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

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.

Support groups

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

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.

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

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.

Alzheimer support group 7 to 9 p.m. every first Tuesday, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road, La Grange. (708) 245-9000.

Divorce support group 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 8 to Nov. 19, First United Methodist Church of La Grange, 100 W. Cossitt Ave. For men and women struggling with divorce. Different topic each week. $30 includes book and hand-outs. For more information or to register, call (708) 352-1250.

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.

Widowed workshop Joyful Again! Widowed Ministry, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 11 and 12, Alexian Brothers Hospital, 800 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village. $75 includes all meals and workshop. For more information on the workshop, call (708) 354-7211.

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.

Ink to Print program ConfiCare Act II, 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Oct. 6, 20, Nov. 3, 17 and Dec. 1, 15, Dixon Education Center Classroom of Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road. Creative writing program. Six-week session. $35. Reservations at (630) 856-7525.

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 classes 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 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.

ConfiCare Act II Chuckles Club 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, Dixon Education Center Classroom of Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road. Provides health in humor, moderated by a group leader. Free. Reservations required at (630) 856-7525.

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

Vintage Bingo party Western Springs Historical Society, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, Western Springs Village Club, 4221 Lawn Ave. Games start at 8 p.m. Live auction. Limited seating. $50 per person includes bingo cards, snacks and two drinks. Proceeds support the Ekdahl House Museum renovations. Tickets can be purchased at Vintage Cottage, 917 Burlington Ave. and the Tower Museum, 4221 Grand Ave. For more information, visit www.westernspringshistory.org.

Ocktoberfest fundraiser Lyons Mustang A.C., noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at their clubhouse, 4047 Leland Ave., Lyons. Food, children's games, entertainment and raffles. Tickets available at the door.

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 balloon icons are a minimum of $1, but customers can donate more. For more information, call Kenneth Wolff at (708) 447-4855.

Entertainment coupon books Humanitarian Service Project’s Senior Citizen Project selling 2009 Entertainment coupon books for $20 each. Includes coupons for dining, travel, movies, groceries, entertainment, car rental and dry cleaning. Books can be picked up in La Grange or mail ordered. For more information or to order books, call Laura at (708) 354-4209.

Entertainment Discount Savings Books The Athletic Booster Club at SEASPAR is selling 2009 Entertainment Books to support its programs. $20 per book. Three Chicagoland editions available. Orders can be taken for other cities in other states. $5 per book purchased is tax-deductible. Call (630) 960-7600 to order or purchase books at SEASPAR office, 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove.

Interest groups

Crafters/artists wanted Stagg High School, Palos Hills, Music Boosters art and craft show on Nov. 15 and 16. Cost is $95 per 80-square-feet booth space for both days. For more information or application, call (708) 974-7520 or (708) 361-8298.



Special events

Farmers market 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 25, Brookfield Village Hall parking lot, 8820 Brookfield Ave.

Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 4, St. Louise de Marillac Parish, 31st St. and Raymond Ave, La Grange Park. Food, German brews, raffles, pull-tabs. Two bands: The Alpiners, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones polka band, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. For more information, call (708) 352-7388.

Mental health forum 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Unity Temple, 875 Lake St., Oak Park. Best selling author and Academy Award winning actress, Patty Duke, will share her personal experience fighting the impact bipolar disorder and depression have had on her life and her journey toward recovery. A post-event reception and book signing will follow the presentation. Includes speakers from 14 family service and mental health organizations. Free. For more information, call Denise Stennis at (708) 383-7500, Ext. 319.

Luncheon event “We’re Flying High,” Interline Club of Chicago, for all current and former flight attendants of all airlines and their guests, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, La Grange Country Club, 620 S. Brainard Ave. Featured speaker is Barbara Rinella, book dramatist. $40. For more information or reservations, call Noreen Stephany, (708) 409-5038.

Flu shot clinic Aging Well team of Western Springs/Indian Head Park, noon to 2 p.m., Grand Avenue Community Center gym, 4211 Grand Ave., Western Springs. Flu shots available for $28. Registration required at (708) 354-1323, Ext. 19.

Stamp show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Messiah Lutheran Church, 19901 S. Houbolt Road, Joliet. Sponsored by the Naperville Area Stamp Club and the Philatelic Club of Will County. Features 20 frames of philatelic exhibits, 15 dealers buying and selling stamps, door prizes, food and raffles. Free admission. For more information, call (630) 257-7430.

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.

Craft fair Divine Providence Parish, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, and noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, Westbrok Commons, 31st St. and Wolf Road, Westchester. For more information, call (708) 531-1016.

Craft and pantry fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Sts. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church, 31st St. and Desplaines Ave., Riverside. Sponsored by the Dorcas Society. Toys, crafts, bakery, preserves, boutique, raffle and white elephant items. Free admission. Lunch served 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., $5.50 adults, $3.50 children age 12 and under. For more information, call (708) 442-5250.

Pet blessing service 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, All Saints Church, south lawn, 4370 Woodland Ave., Western Springs. Treats for both animals and humans. Bring a chair or blanket. Call (708) 246-0030.

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.

An  Evening of Prayer Experiences 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, The Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse, 1515 W. Ogden Ave., La Grange Park. Women of all ages. Presented by Barbara Boyd and Jane Kucera, spiritual directors. $10. Reservations required by Oct. 5. For more information and reservations, call Jane at (708) 579-1785.

Bible survey class 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. Sundays, Grace Lutheran Church, 200 N. Catherine Ave., La Grange. The 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 through Nov. 12. For more information, call (708) 352-0730.

Blood drive LifeSource Blood Centers, 2:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ashland Ave. Appointments suggested; walk-ins welcome. For appointment, call (708) 354-0771.

Crafters wanted St. Pius X Church Council of Catholic Women seeking crafters for Holiday Craft Bazaar Nov. 9, at the church, 4300 Oak Park Ave., Stickney. For more information or application, call Jeanine at (708) 484-2401.