Arts and Entertainment

Music

Open mic 7 p.m. Sundays, Starbucks Coffee, 1001 W. 75th St., Woodridge. Free.

Marshall Vente Duo 5 to 11 p.m. Mondays, Sullivan’s Steakhouse, 244 S. Main St., Naperville. (630) 305-0230, www.sullivansteakhouse.com.

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.

Jim Guter music Duos, 7 to 11 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; Trio, 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Timpano Martini Bar and Chophouse, 22 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. (630) 753-0985.

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

Live club music Dueling Pianos, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays; Michael Heaton, Fridays; DJ Vizza, 9:30 p.m. Saturdays, Club Mamalu, 10 W. Chicago Ave., Naperville. (630) 416-3310.

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.

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

Youth strings auditions Fox Valley Youth Strings holding auditions for new ensemble designed to provide the first orchestral experience for young string musicians. Students should be playing at a level equal to Suzuki mid-book 2. Auditions are scheduled by appointment at Aurora Christian School, 2255 Sullivan Road. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Jamie Palmer at (630) 879-8018, www.fvyso.org.

Orchestra auditions Fox Valley Youth Symphony holding auditions for its 2008/09 season. String, brass, woodwind and percussion musicians needed. Auditions are scheduled by appointment at Aurora Christian School, 2255 Sullivan Road. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Jamie Palmer at (630) 879-8018, www.fvyso.org.

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.

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.

 

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.

Art

Art exhibits 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, Winfield Flower Shoppe, 0S118 Winfield Road. Features fine arts oils painter, Richard Johnson of Glen Ellyn and landscape photographer, David Dix of Wheaton. Visitors can talk with the artists and view their works. For more information, call (630) 668-8460, www.winfieldflower.com.

“Timeless IX” exhibit Kane County Forest Preserve District, through Sept. 28, Campbell House Gallery, Kirk Road, between Route 38 and Fabyan Parkway, Geneva. Senior artists in all media. Free. (630) 208-9567.

McMahon Family exhibit Through Sept. 17, Fermilab Art Gallery, Wilson Hall, Kirk Road at Pine St., Batavia. Three generations of nationally and internationally recognized Chicago art family exhibit paintings, drawings, sculptures, weavings, pumpkin carvings. (630) 840-6825.

“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. Reception 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5. (630) 293-9550.

Nature events

Open-air tram tour Daily through October, Morton Arboretum, Interstate 88 and Route 53, Lisle. $6 adults, $5 ages 3 to 17. Call (630) 968-0074 for times, www.mortonarb.org.

Beginner fishing/river kayaking Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 8 a.m. to noon, Sunday, Sept. 7, Blackwell Forest Preserve, Butterfield Road, one-fourth mile west of Winfield Road, Warrenville. Ages 13 and up; under 18 with an adult. Learn basics of river fishing using a kayak. $50 per person. Equipment provided. To register, call (630) 933-7248.

Volunteers needed Morton Arboretum is seeking volunteers to work in the Children’s Garden assisting visitors, making presentations or overseeing children’s activities. Age 21 and over. To volunteer, call Sally Kenaston, (630) 719-2443, www.mortonarb.org.

Museum

Quilt display Through September, West Chicago Historical Society, Kruse House Museum, 527 Main St., West Chicago. Museum open Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., through September. (630) 231-2671.

“Remembering the Sesquicentennial” 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, Warrenville Historical Museum, 3S530 Second St. (630) 393-4215.

Tours of Hedges Station Winfield Historical Society, noon to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Hedges Station, 0N555 Winfield Road. Oldest building in Winfield and oldest remaining depot in Illinois. Free. (630) 665-0358.

Miscellaneous

Walking tour 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, tour of 20 historic sites in dowtown Winfield, led by tour guide, Fritz Karwoski. $5. Presented by the Winfield Historical Society. For more information and to register, call (630) 653-7435.

Movie night 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, Winfield Public Llibrary, 0S291 Winfield Road. Grades 6 to 12. Movie is “Howl’s Moving Castle.” No registration required. (630) 653-7599, www.winfield.lib.il.us.

Creative writing workshop 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Fridays, Sept. 12 and 19, Winfield Public Llibrary, 0S291 Winfield Road. Grades 2 to 5. Register at (630) 653-7599, www.winfield.lib.il.us.

National Preparedness Month U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s “Ready” Campaign is sponsoring the fifth annual National Preparedness Month in September, with support from more than 2,700 coalition members, including Winfield Township Citizen Corps Council. Information available on how to prepare for an emergency can be found at www.winfieldtownship.com.

Dance lessons Weekly, Willowbrook Ballroom, 8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. (708) 839-1000, www.willowbrookballroom.com.

International folk dancing 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, FermiLab, Kuhn Barn, Pine Street off Kirk Road, Batavia. (630) 584-0825, (630) 840-8194, folkdance@fnal.gov, www.fnal.gov/orgs/folkclub/folkdance.html.

Scottish country dancing Silk and Thistle, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Fermilab, Kuhn Barn, Pine Street off Kirk Road, Batavia. (630) 584-0825, (630) 840-8194, folkdance@fnal.gov, www.fnal.gov/orgs/folkclub/folkdance.html.

Dancing in Naperville Swing lessons, 7 p.m. Wednesdays; Salsa lessons, 8 p.m. Thursdays, Frankie’s Blue Room, 16 W. Chicago Ave., Naperville. (630) 416-4898.

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.

Valley Golden Agers 1 p.m. every first Friday, Baker Community Center, Second and Walnut streets, St. Charles. (630)584-1055.

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.

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

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.

Charlemagne-on-the-Fox Chapter of Questers, 1 p.m. every second Monday except June, July, January, different locations. Studying antiques and preserving landmarks. Call Rae Babel, (630) 584-6531.

Sierra Club Environmental group, 7 p.m. every second Monday except July, August and December, Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. (630) 466-1808, www.sierraclub.org/chapters/il/vof.

Cosmetologist’s Association 7 p.m. every second Monday, Batavia Moose Lodge, Route 31. (630) 879-1315. Members free, nonmembers $25, cosmetology students $12.50.

Woodridge Rotary Club Noon Tuesdays, Seven Bridges Golf Club, Route 53, Woodridge. Call John Carey, (630) 960-5417, www.woodridgerotary.org.

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.

Fox Valley Women’s Connection Noon to 1:30 p.m. every second Tuesday, Mill Creek Golf Club, 39W525 Herrington Drive, Geneva.

Administrative professionals group 5:30 p.m. every second Tuesday, Lincoln Inn, 1345 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. Call Patti Grady, (630) 897-8228, Ext. 224.

DuPage Professional Women’s Network 11:15 a.m. every second and fourth Tuesday, Rex’s Cork and Fork, 1317 E. Main St., St. Charles. Non-competitive business networking. Call Christie, (630) 336-3773.

American Needlepoint Guild Fox Valley chapter, 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday, National City Bank, 390 S. Eighth St., West Dundee. Call Kathy, (630) 584-3337, www.angfox.org.

Questioning Youth Center Social group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and questioning youth ages 16 to 20, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Naperville. For specific location, call (630) 415-2053.

Chorus of DuPage All-male barbershop chorus, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 815 S. Washington St., Naperville. Call Jerry Broz, (630) 964-3139.

Rotary Club of Lisle 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Lisle Hilton, 3003 Corporate West Drive. Contact gmiller@lislerotary.org.

Winfield Area Gardeners 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9. Presentation by Stephanie Dalton from the Planter’s Palette in Winfield. Members and guests are asked to bring lawn chairs as the presentation will be held outdoors at a local member’s home. For more information and meeting location, call Donna, (630) 244-9432.

Lisle Kiwanis Club 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Hilton Lisle-Naperville, 3003 Corporate West Drive, Lisle. (630) 964-5282.

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.

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

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

Mysteries at Lunch Adult book group, 12:15 p.m. every second Wednesday, Winfield Public Library, 0S291 Winfield Road.

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

Rotary Club of West Chicago Noon, Wednesdays, Sandpiper Restaurant, 100 S. Neltnor Blvd.

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.

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

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

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

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

Support groups

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.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 0910, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, call Barb, (630) 724-1209; Chapter 2265, 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays, (630) 969-2430; both at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2600 75th St., Woodridge.

Men’s Networking Group Cancer support, 7 to 8:30 p.m. every second Monday, LivingWell Cancer Resource Center,1803 West State St., Geneva. (630) 262-1111.

Alzheimer’s support group 2 p.m. every second Monday, Marriott Brighton Gardens, 600 Dunham Road, St. Charles. (630) 443-8220.

Tri-City Unemployment Group 6:30 to 9 p.m. every second and fourth Monday, St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles. (630) 631-1871, www.tricityug.org.

Hearts of Hope Cocaine and heroin addiction support group, 6:30 to 8 p.m. every second and fourth Monday, 13 S. Seventh St., lower level, Geneva. (630) 232-9210.

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

Tri-Cities La Leche League Breast-feeding support group, 9:30 a.m. every second Tuesday, United Methodist Church of Geneva, 211 Hamilton St. (630) 406-9007.

Overeaters Anonymous Noon Tuesdays, Evangelical Free Church, Room 3101, 1551 Hobson Road, Naperville. Call Peggy, (630) 369-1753.

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.

Teen-Parent Connection Support group for teens with or expecting children, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, DuPage Township Office, 241 Canterbury Lane, Bolingbrook. Contact Pam DiGioia, (630) 790-8433, Ext. 307, pamelad@teenparentconnection.org.

New Beginnings Support group for divorced, separated and widowed, 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Raphel’s Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville. www.newbeginnings-il.com.

Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 1313 N. Mill St., Naperville. www.acoa-chicagoland.org, debbiem6@aol.com.

Spouse loss support group 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sunrise Assisted Living, 960 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Call Inger Erickson, (708) 234-2850.

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

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.

Grief support program “Journey to Wholeness,” 10 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Edward Hospital Education Center, 801 S. Washington St., Naperville. (630) 527-5056.

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.

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

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

Lupus support group 10 a.m. to noon every second Thursday, Central DuPage Hospital, Danada medical offices, 7 Blanchard Circle, Suite 102, Wheaton.

Workshops/seminars

Parenting classes 7 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services office, 27W031 North Ave., West Chicago. $25 per session. Pre-class consultation, $13. Register at (630) 231-7166.

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.

Foreclosure/short sale home buyer seminar 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, The Pioneer Club, 27W130 St. Charles Road, Carol Stream. Local attorney, lender and realtor will show how to buy the best home at the lowest cost. Reservations required at (888) 413-9152, Ext. 32.

Adult anger management 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services office, 27W031 North Ave., West Chicago. $25 per session. 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.

 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

Golf outing fundraiser Kiwanis Club of Central DuPage, Friday, Sept. 5, Klein Creek Golf Club, 1N333 Pleasant Hill Road, Winfield. Shotgun check-in starts at 6:30 a.m. Shotgun start at 8 a.m.; lunch, raffle and prizes are 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. $150 per golfer. $20 lunch only. Register by Aug. 30 at (630) 567-6771, www.centraldupagekiwanis.org.

Fundraising brunch Kindness Inc., 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, Anvil Club, 309 Meier Road, East Dundee. Doors open at 1 p.m. Brunch, silent auction, 50/50 cash raffle and gift bag raffle. $60 in advance, $70 at the door. A table for six is $300. Proceeds benefit Kindness Inc., a no-kill animal shelter in Elgin. For tickets or more information, call Susan at (847) 697-5543.

Interest groups

Geneva Film Festival submissions Geneva Cultural Arts Commission accepting entries for its film festival on Nov. 8. Categories include feature length, short documentary, short film, animation, music videos and student film. Entry fees range from $10 to $45 depending on category. Submissions must be received by Sept. 15. To enter the competition, visit www.genevafilmfestival.org.

Tilton Elementary School reunion picnic Classes through 1963, Saturday, Sept. 6. St. Mel’s grads welcome. Contact Pat, (815) 788-0905, tiltonelementary@hotmail.com.

York High School 25th reunion Class of 1983, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, Cafe Amano, 105 S. York Road, Elmhurst. For more information or reservations, visit www.york83reunion.com.

Hinsdale South High School 30th reunion Class of 1978, 4 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, Darienfest, Plainfield and Clarendon Hills roads. $10. For more information, email HinsSo78@aol.com.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lemont High School 10th reunion Class of 1998, Saturday, Sept. 27. For more information, send contact information to lemont1998@gmail.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 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 60th reunion During September. Plans being made. If interested in attending, call Joann Johnson, (630) 323-8025.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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.

Lyons Township 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.

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.

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.

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

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

“Celebrate Recovery” program 5:30 p.m. Saturdays, Fox Valley Christian Church, 40W150 Main St., Batavia. Dinner and worship. (630) 208-8484, www.fvcc.com.

Men’s breakfast meeting “Men According to Christ,” 6:15 to 7 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, Warrenville City Hall, council chambers, 28W701 Stafford Place. www.menaccordingtochrist.org.

Crafters wanted St. Irene Council of Catholic Women seeking crafters for its fourth annual craft show, Saturday, Oct. 25, St. Irene Activities Center, 28W441 Warrenville Ave., Warrenville. Handmade items only. Thirty-six booths available. For more information or application, call Debi Rossi at (630) 393-1260.