Arts and Entertainment

Music

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 information, call Jane Toftey at (630) 665-8387.

Classical Symphony Orchestra auditions The Classical Symphony Orchestra of Chicago will hold auditions for its 2008-09 season on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27 and 28, and Saturday, Oct. 4, at Classical Symphony Hall, second floor, 218 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. To schedule an appointment, call (312) 341-1521.

Musicians wanted DuPage Symphony Orchestra seeking musicians for its 2008-09 concert season. Openings in all string sections and in selected woodwind, brass and percussion sections. Auditions will be held by appointment. For more information or appointment, call Barbara Schubert at (773) 702-7628.

Art

“Women’s Wisdom” exhibit Featured artist series, through September, Gallery 200, 200 Main St., West Chicago. A variety of media highlighting the mixed media work of the art program from the People’s Resource Center of Wheaton. (630) 293-9550.

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.

Nature events

Living With the Schoolmaster Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, Kline Creek Farm, County Farm Road, one-half mile south of North Ave., Winfield. Help to pick, shock, shuck, shell and store the corn that will feed the cows and sheep over the winter. (630) 876-5900.

Introduction to archery Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, Blackwell Forest Preserve, Butterfield Road, one-fourth mile west of Winfield Road, Warrenville. Ages 8 and up; under 18 with an adult. Equipment provided. To register, call (630) 933-7248.

Corn harvest Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday , Sept. 29, and Sunday, Oct. 5, Kline Creek Farm, County Farm Road, one-half mile south of North Ave., Winfield. Explore the life of the woman who taught in the one-room schoolhouse. (630) 876-5900.

Miscellaneous

Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt portrayal 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, Warrenville Public Library, 28W751 Stafford Place. William and Sue Wills will present insight to Roosevelts' personalities and character. Program presented in association with the Warrenville Historical Society. Refreshments. Registration required at (630) 393-1171, Ext. 106.

Book discussion 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, Warrenville Public Library, 28W751 Stafford Place. Book is "The Long Walk Home" by Will North. Register at (630) 393-1171, Ext. 106.

“Tales Tombstones Tell” West Chicago City Museum, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, Oakwood Cemetery, York St. and Oakwood Ave. All ages. Guided tour through cemetery by costumed interpreters telling stories about former residents buried there. Free. Donations encouraged. For more information, call (630) 231-3376.

Comic Book Art 10:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 4, Winfield Public Library, 0S291 Winfield Road. Mike Mueller, local mural artist, will demonstrate techniques to create comics. Materials provided. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Register at (630) 653-7599.

Tail Waggin' Tutors 9 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 4, Winfield Public Library, 0S291 Winfield Road. Glenbard All Breed Obedience Club dogs. Children will be allotted 15 minutes of reading to a dog. Register at (630) 653-7599, www.winfield.lib.il.us.

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.

Pajama storytime 7 p.m. every fourth Friday, Barnes & Noble, 102 Commons Drive, Geneva. (630) 262-8568.

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.

Young Eagle Days Free flights for children 6 to 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every fourth Sunday, Aurora Municipal Airport, 43W636 US Route 30, Sugar Grove. Sponsored by Fox Valley Sport Aviation Association. (630) 466-4579.

Geneva Lions Club Noon Mondays, Mill Race Inn, 4 E. State St., Geneva. Call Bill Weckler, club president, (630)208-1422.

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.

Open gym walk 8 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Salvation Army, 1710 S. Seventh Ave., St. Charles. Call Cathy Winters, (630) 377-2769.

St. Charles Singles Club Dances, 7 to 11 p.m. every second, fourth and fifth Monday (fifth has live band), Riverside Receptions, 35 N. Riverside Lane, Geneva. Lessons available at 6:30 p.m. Dressy/casual attire, no jeans. Admission charged. For details on dances and the social club’s activities, contact Hutch, (630) 584-7632, www.stcharlessinglesclub.com.

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.

St. Charles Kiwanis Club Noon Tuesdays, National City Bank, 2600 E. Main St., St. Charles. Call Paul Doud, (630) 584-0954 or (630) 584-0955.

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

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.

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.

Batavia Mothers’ Club 7 p.m. every first Wednesday, Batavia Public Library, First Street and Batavia Avenue. (630) 879-0290.

Bingo 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. every first Wednesday and every Thursday, Salvation Army, 1710 S. Seventh Ave., St. Charles. Call Cathy Winters, (630) 377-2769, or Pauli, (630) 377-2769.

St. Charles Kiwanis Golden K 9 a.m. every first and third Wednesday, National City Bank, 2600 E. Main St., St. Charles. (630) 513-9350.

West Chicago Masonic Lodge 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday, 181 W. Washington St. (630) 231-9551.

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

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.

Naperville Networkers Business networking, 7:01 a.m. Thursdays, Big Apple Pancake House, 2799 Maple Ave., Lisle. Call Matt Ewald, (630) 678-1700.

AAUW meeting American Association of University Women, 7 p.m. every first Thursday, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1145 N. Fifth Ave., St. Charles. Call Chris Bruun, (630) 513-1711, or Norma DeMaar, (847) 695-5157.

Kiwanis Club of Geneva Noon every first and third Thursday, Delnor Health and Wellness Center, 296 Randall Road, Geneva. (630) 584-0001.

Moms Together 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. every first and third Thursday, First Baptist Church, 3534 Keslinger Road, Geneva. $6 per mom, $8 for a mom with one child, and $10 for a mom with two or more children. Register at (630) 232-7068, Ext. 137.

Fox Valley Toastmasters 7:30 to 9 p.m. every first and third Thursday, St. Charles City Hall, second floor, 2 E. Main St. (630) 513-6116.

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.

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.

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.

Zonta International Woman’s rights group, 5:30 p.m. every first Tuesday, Mill Race Inn, 4 E. State St., Geneva. Reservations due a week before meeting. Call Colleen, (630) 377-6449, stcharlesgenevabatavia@zontadistrict6.org.

Grandparent support group For grandparents raising grandchildren, 7 to 8:30 p.m. every  last Tuesday, First Baptist Church, 2300 South St., Geneva.  Register at (630) 232-1070.

National Association for Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders of Glen Ellyn Eating disorder support group, 6 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.

Al-Anon Support group, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Central DuPage Hospital, Behavioral Health Services, 27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

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

Crossing the Bridge Alcohol and drug dependence recovery support group, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Hearts of Hope, 13 S. Seventh St., St. Charles. (630) 232-9210.

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.

Gam-Anon Gambling problem support group, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1101 Kimberly Way, Lisle. (708) 802-0105, www.gam-anon.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.

Workshops/seminars

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.

First time homebuyers workshop 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, Pioneer club, 27W130 St. Charles Road, Carol Stream. Information on how to purchase a foreclosure. Local attorney, lender, home inspector and real estate agent discuss how to buy the best home at the lowest cost. Reservations required at (888) 413-9152, Ext. 32.

Fundraisers

Entertainment Discount Savings Books Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services selling Entertainment Books to support its youth programs. $20 per book. Call (630) 231-7166 to arrange book pick-up.

Peanut sale Warrenville Kiwanis Club selling Kiwanis peanuts by the case. Each case contains 100 packages of peanuts per box and costs $40. For more information or to order, call (630) 393-1319.

Fall children’s clothing and toy sale fundraiser Sponsored by Warrenville Firemen’s Auxiliary, Warrenville Mother’s Connection and Women’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 and 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 27, Warrenville Fire Station 1, 3S472 Batavia Road. Friday is regular sale with no children allowed. Saturday is half-price sale with supervised children allowed. For more information, visit www.warrenvillefire.com.

Golf outing benefit Golf outing fundraiser for the autism program of Ethan Burke will be held Friday, Oct. 3, at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Eighteen holes of golf plus cart and driving range use are included in the price. A casual dinner and auction event will follow in the New Orleans ballroom. A chance to win a new Harley Davidson motorcycle for a hole-in-one. Price per person is $100. For tickets, call Mike or Emlie at PrintSmart Printing, (630) 434-2000.

Special events

Landmarks Plus! event Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, Dunham Woods Riding Club/Oaklawn Farm, Wayne. Vince Michael, Historic Preservation Chair at the School of the Art Institute, will speak on “Landmarks of the Future” and “What the National Register Does.” Champagne reception. $30. Package tickets include a landmark tour and cocktail party on Saturday, Sept. 27, and are $75 each or $140 a pair. For more information and reservations, call (630) 377-6424, www.ppfv.org.

Landmarks Plus! Tour of six sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. Sponsored by Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley. Tickets are $25. For more information and reservations, call (630) 377-6424, www.ppfv.org.

Landmarks Plus Celebration 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at Gridley-Snow House. Cocktails, hors d'oeurves and conversation with architecture and history enthusiasts. Tickets are $45. Sponsored by Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley. For more information and reservations, call (630) 377-6424, www.ppfv.org.

Western DuPage Special Recreation Association inclusion family event 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. “Barnyard Bash” will allow community to meet members of the inclusion team, support staff and network with other families that have children with special needs. Food, games, crafts, entertainment. Registration required at (630) 681-0962, www.wdsra.com.

Interest groups

NEWScholarship applications Downers Grove Area Branch of the American Association of University Women accepting applications for Back-to-the-Books scholarships. Eligible applicants must be residents of Downers Grove, Westmont, Darien, Woodridge or Lisle who are returning to college after an absence of five or more years and are within two years of completing an undergraduate or graduate degree. Women who are half-time students and within one year of degree completion may apply and qualify for $1,000. Women who are full time students within one year of completing an associate degree may apply and qualify for $1,000, or if a half-time student qualify for $500. Other criteria include professional or vocational goals, financial need, educational achievement, volunteer activity and employment history. Completed applications must be received by Oct. 22. For information and application forms, call Coleen Walter at (630) 986-8334.

York High School 50th reunion Class of 1958, Friday to Sunday, Oct. 3 to 5, Marriott Oak Brook Hotel, 1401 W. 22nd St., Oak Brook. For more information, visit www.yorkhigh58.com.

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.

Immaculate Conception 50th reunion Class of 1958, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3 and 4, Wyndham Drake Oakbrook Hotel, 2301 York Road. Looking for “lost” classmates. Call Bill Smith, (630) 833-2939.

Lyons Township 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 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.

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

Lyons Township High School 40th reunion Class of 1969, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10 and 11. Mixer on Friday at La Grange American Legion Hall, 900 S. La Grange Road, and party on Saturday at Doubletree Hotel Chicago-Oak Brook, 1909 Spring Road. For more information and contacts, call (815) 459-7068 or email jillk@mc.net.

Lyons Township High School 20th reunion Class of 1988, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10 and 11. Friday, welcome back gathering at Harry’s Sports Bar and Grille, 9901 W. 55th St., Countryside. Saturday, homecoming game, followed by dinner at Carriage Greens Country Club, Darien. For more information, contact Hollie Robertson at hollie_robertson@sbcglobal.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 35th reunion Class of 1973, Friday to Sunday, Oct. 10 to 12. 7 p.m. Friday, mixer at Holiday Inn Countryside. Saturday, buffet dinner-dance, 6:30 p.m. Harrah’s Casino and Hotel, 151 J. Joliet St., Joliet. Sunday, brunch. For more information, call Carey Cardar Zeller at (630) 287-8658.

West Chicago High School 20th reunion Class of 1988, Saturday, Oct. 11, at Riverside Banquets, 35 N. River Lane, Geneva. For more information about weekend activities and for reservations, call Geri Wilson at (630) 365-6090, www.Wego88.myevent.com.

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.

Morton East High School 25th reunion Class of 1983. Saturday, Nov. 1, Maggiano’s, 1847 Freedom Drive, Naperville. Send current mail and e-mail addresses to mehs1983@hotmail.com; call Kim, (312) 664-5876; 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.

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.

Religion

Trunk sale 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 27, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1145 N. 5th Ave., St. Charles. Outdoor flea market features collectibles, books, toys, sports equipment, crafts and jewelry. Baked goods available. Free-will donations available at the entrance. www.bethlehemluth.org.