Arts and Entertainment

Music

Kennedy’s Kitchen concert 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, Fermilab’s Ramsey Auditorium, Kirk Road at Pine St., Batavia. Irish music. $17 adults, $9 ages 18 and younger. For tickets, call (630) 840-2787, www.fnal.gov/culture.

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.

Orchestra auditions West Suburban Youth Orchestra seeking middle and high school musicians for the 2008-09 season. Auditions will be held on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15 and 16, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 350 E. Madison St., Lombard. $25 for new prospective members. For more information or to schedule an audition, visit www.wsyo.org.

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.

Art

Children’s photo contest winners exhibit “Picture This” photo contest theme of people, places and things, through August, Gallery 200, 200 Main St., West Chicago. Opening reception 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8. (630) 293-9550, www.westchicago.org.

“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.

Theater

“Pratfall ofCivilization” The Second City, 8 p.m. Fridays, Aug. 8 to 22; 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $38. For tickets, call (630) 584-6342.

“Trio” The Underground Arts Connection, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, The Dellora A. Norris Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles. Collaboration of live music and concert dance, featuring local dancers and guest musicians and artists. Featured guest is Natasha Williams, Broadway star of “The Color Purple.” $25 advance tickets; $30 at the door. For tickets, call (630) 444-1464.

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.

“Parade of Bugs” exhibit Tuesdays to Saturdays, through Aug. 15, Morton Arboretum, Sterling Morton Library, Interstate 88 and Route 53, Lisle. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. (630) 725-2066, www.mortonarb.org.

“Marvels of the Prairie” Kane County Forest Preserve District, 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, Dick Young Forest Preserve, Nelson Lake Road, west of Randall Road, Batavia; 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, Dean Street, one mile west of Randall Road, St. Charles. All ages. Outdoor exploration of prairie grasses, flowers and wildlife. Free. Register at (847) 741-8350.

“Making the Cut” guided nature walk 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and weekends in August, Morton Arboretum, Godshalk Meadow, Interstate 88 and Route 53, Lisle. Adults only. Learn which plants, shrub roses, grasses and shrubs grow in the arboretum. (630) 725-2066, www.mortonarb.org.

“The Sound of Night Music” Forest Preserve District of Kane County, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, Campton Hills Park, 41W709 Route 64, St. Charles. Learn about insects that make noise in the night by hiking through the woods. Bring a flashlight. $10. Register at (847) 741-8350.

“Busy Beavers” 1 to 4 p.m. weekdays in August, Morton Arboretum, Children’s Garden workshop, Interstate 88 and Route 53, Lisle. Discover why beavers like trees and what they build with them. (630) 725-2066, www.mortonarb.org.

Story time at Tekakwitha Woods 10:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, Tekakwitha Woods, 35W076 Villa Maria Road, St. Charles. For infants to 5-year-olds. Free. Register at (847) 741-8350, www.kaneforest.com.

ArborReading” Storytime, 11 to 11:40 a.m. Fridays in August, Morton Arboretum Children’s Garden, Interstate 88 and Route 53, Lisle. Story topic is “Water Wonders.” (630) 725-2066, www.mortonarb.org.

Canning class and demonstrations Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9 and 10, Kline Creek Farm, County Farm Road, one-half mile south of North Ave., Winfield. “Pickles, peppers and onions” demonstrations held at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Free. Canning class meets from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $25. To register for the class, call (630) 876-5900.

Blacksmithing demonstrations Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 9, Kline Creek Farm, County Farm Road, one-half mile south of North Ave., Winfield. Watch blacksmith repair equipment and demonstrate the tools and techniques of the trade. (630) 876-5900.

Field exploration Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 8 to 11 a.m. West Chicago Prairie Forest Preserve, Industrial Drive, south of Hawthorne Lane. Observe birds, butterflies and various wildflowers. (630) 961-2041.

Theatre Hike 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and 3 to 5:30 p.m. Sundays in August, Morton Arboretum, Interstate 88 and Route 53, Lisle. Play is “Taming of the Shrew.” Participants hike through forest from scene to scene. $19 advance purchase; $22 day of show; $13 arboretum members. For tickets, call (630) 725-2066, www.mortonarb.org.

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

Summer Frolic 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, Durant House Museum, LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, Dean Street, one mile west of Randall Road, St. Charles. Music, refreshments, children’s activities, demonstrations, tours. $3 adults, $1 children ages 3 to 12. (630) 377-6424, www.ppfv.org.

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

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.

Tail Waggin’ tutors 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, Winfield Public Library, 0S291 Winfield Road. Glenbard All Breed Obedience Club will bring dogs to library. Children will be allotted 15 minutes of reading to the dogs. Register at (630) 653-7599, www.winfield.lib.il.us.

Getting Ready for Kindergarten program 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18, West Chicago Public Library District, 118 W. Washington St. Students entering kindergarten and adult. Stories, songs and creative activities. Register at (630) 231-1552.

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.

Film discussion group CineVerse, Oak Lawn Park District’s free film discussion group, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St. Movie is “The Natural.” For more information, call Erik (708) 785-5014.

Page Turners 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, West Chicago Public Library District, 118 W. Washington St. Grades 3 and 4. Book is “Howliday Inn,” by James Howe. Book available at Youth Services Desk. Register at (630) 231-1552.

Journeys Noon, Thursday, Aug. 14, West Chicago Public Library District, 118 W. Washington St. Grades 5 and 6. Book is “The Penderwicks,” by Jeanne Birdsall. Book available at Youth Services Desk. Register at (630) 231-1552.

Take home craft Aug. 15 to 17, Warrenvile Public Library District, 28W751 Stafford Place. All ages. Pick up backpack photo frame tag craft kit at Youth Services Desk during regular library hours. (630) 393-1171.

Summer camp registration KinderCare Learning Center, 2044 Franciscan Way, West Chicago. Children age 6 weeks to 12 years-old. Full and part time. Register at (630) 562-3904.

Summer day camp Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Aug. 22. Extended hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for working parents. Elementary and middle school students. $65 per week; daily rates available. For more information or consultation, call (630) 231-7166.

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.

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.

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

National Council for Geocosmic Research, Inc. Northern Illinois Chapter, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, The Dance Building, 1330 Webford St., DesPlaines. Dawn Silver will speak on “RasaVidya Health Astrology” 7:30 p.m. Bring birth data. Astrologers of all levels welcome. $8 members, $10 guests. For more information, call Judy Johnson, (630) 303-3187, www.geocosmic.org.whsites.net/chapters.

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.

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.

Support groups

Narcotics Anonymous Support group, 6:30 p.m. every Saturday; and 7 p.m. every Monday, Central DuPage Hospital, Behavioral Health Services, 27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Sexaholics Anonymous Support group, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Central DuPage Hospital, Behavioral Health Services, 27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Cocaine Anonymous Support group, 8:30 p.m. Sundays, Central DuPage Hospital, Behavioral Health Services, 27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

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.

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

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.

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.

Workshops/seminars

Adult anger management 8 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services office, 27W031 North Ave., West Chicago. $25 per session. Register at (630) 231-7166.

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.

Home buyer seminar 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, Pioneer Club, 27W130 St. Charles Road, Carol Stream. Local attorney, lender and Realtor will speak on how to buy the best home at the lowest cost. Participants will receive a free home buyer manual. Free. Reservations required at (888) 413-9152, Ext. 32.

Parent Support and Education Series 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, TriCity Family Services offices, 1120 Randall Court, Geneva. $5. (630) 232-1070, www.tricityfamilyservices.org.

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 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.

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.

Special events

Dance Festival 2008 Bolingbrook Park District, Sunday, Aug. 10. Master dance workshops beginning at 9:30 a.m., Annerino Community Center, 201 Recreation Drive. For all skill levels. Individual dancers $35; groups of more than 10 dancers are $30 per dancer. Free multicultural concert follows at 4:30 p.m., Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center Stage, 365 W. Briarcliff. Dance groups and music, including Latin, Hawaiian, African and Middle Eastern. For more information or to register for workshops, call Desiree, (630) 739-1700, www.bpddanceforce.org.

Music Fest-Battle of the Bands 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, Marklund’s Mill Creek Campus, 1S450 Wyatt Drive, Geneva. Three bands will compete in the 18-and-younger division; two bands in the 18-and-older division. Winning bands receive a 15-hour recording session at a professional studio. Refreshments provided. Bring lawn chairs. (630) 593-5482.

Day Out with Thomas: The Great Discovery Tour 9 a.m. Aug. 15 to 17 and 23 and 24, Illinois Railway Museum, 7000 Olson Road, Union. Tour with 15-ton replica of Thomas the Tank Engine. Thomas-themed activities at the Imagination Station, including stamps, temporary tattoos and hands-on arts and crafts. $18 per person, ages 2 and up. Ticket includes one train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, unlimited rides on all other trains and streetcars, all entertainment and access to all museum exhibits. For tickets, visit www.ticketweb.com.

Fundraisers

Winfield Run fundraiser Winfield Historical Society, 7:45 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, Lions Park, Beecher St., two blocks west of Winfield Road, Winfield. Includes 10K run, 5K run/walk and 1 mile run/walk. Age groups from children to age 70 and over. Pre-registration available for $20 before Aug. 7, at Winfield Park District, 0N020 County Farm Road. Race day registration is $25. Online registration is available at www.sign-me-up.com or at www.active.com. More information is available at www.winfieldhistory.com.

Golf outing fundraiser DuPage Habitat for Humanity, Monday, Aug. 11, Klein Creek Golf Course, 1N333 Pleasant Hill Road, Winfield. Registration and lunch begins at 11 a.m. Shotgun start at noon. Cocktails, dinner, raffles and awards. $150 per person, $600 per foursome includes golf and dinner. $50 dinner only. To register, call Tom Lapas, (630) 240-4259.

Interest groups

Blood drive 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 9, Bloomingdale Church, 264 Glen Ellyn Drive. Walk-ins welcome. For appointment or more information, call (630) 894-0090.

Senior Idol talent competition Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging seeking seniors to compete for title of “Senior Idol” at the 13th annual Senior Lifestyle Expo, Sept. 3 and 4, Drury Lane Theatre, Oak Brook. Entries open to seniors age 60 and older by Sept. 4. $10 individual or $20 group (4 maximum) non-refundable entry fee. Deadline for entries is Saturday, Aug. 16. For more information and entry forms, call Connie Kobitter at (630) 293-5990, www.SeniorLifestyleExpo.org.

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.

Hospice volunteers Heartland Hospice, Cook DuPage and Lake County region. Volunteers needed to visit patients in nursing homes and private residences; provide respite service for family members; work on craft projects; or office help in Hillside office. Ages 18 and over. Required training provided by Heartland Home Health and Hospice staff. To volunteer, call Barbara Seals at (708) 234-2807.

Dog Days of Summer photo exhibit Sponsored by Bark Busters dog training company, looking for most clever, most entertaining photos of dogs. Judges will select finalists and winners will be determined by real-time public vote online and announced on Sept. 23. Prizes awarded. Entries accepted through Sept. 1 include a digital image and brief description. For more information or to send a photo, visit www.BarkBusters.com.

Special ticket promotion Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging, offering specially priced tickets to attend a matinee performance of the play, “The Boys from Syracuse,” and Senior Lifestyle Expo, both held Sept. 3 at The Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook. $20 per person, available to groups and individuals. For tickets, call Kim Robey, (630) 293-5990.

Wheaton Community High School 50th reunion Class of 1958, Friday to Sunday, Aug. 8 to 10. For information and reservations, call Laurie Coonley Warfel, (630) 653-8019.

St. Francis de Sales High School 40th reunion Class of 1968, Saturday, Aug. 23, at the high school. Reception, dinner and dancing. Call Victoria Escobar Dain Danielson, (360) 690-6461, www.sfdshs.org.

York High School 40th reunion Class of 1968, Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, Wyndham Drake Hotel, 2301 York Road, Oak Brook. For information, www.yorkclassof1968.com.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Summer sermon series 8:30 and 10:15 worship services,Trinity Lutheran Church, Warrenville Road and Curtis Ave., Warrenville. Theme is “Great Adventure Roadtrip,” with topics taken from famous roadside attractions. (630) 393-9104.

Men’s breakfast meeting “Men According to Christ,” 6:15 to 7 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, Warrenville City Hall, council chambers, 28W701 Stafford Place. www.menaccordingtochrist.org.