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.

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. (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 of Civilization” The Second City, 8 p.m. Fridays, through Aug. 22, Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $38. For tickets, call (630) 584-6342.

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.

“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.

“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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

Fox Valley African Violet Society Every third Friday, Warrenville. For meeting location, contact Micheline Engljand, (630) 244-4490, meeze@wowwat.com.

Fox Valley PC Association 9 a.m. every third Saturday, meeting location changes by month. Check www.fvpca.org or call (630) 554-1225.

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.

St. Charles Mother’s Club 6:45 p.m. every third Monday, Hosanna! Lutheran Church, corner of Randall and Crane roads, St. Charles. (630) 217-MOMS.

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.

Batavia American Legion Post 504, 7 p.m. every third Tuesday, Batavia VFW Post 1197 Canteen, 645 S. River St., Batavia. Call Don Nallenweg, (630) 406-9331.

Refer Network Business networking group, 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. every first and third Tuesday, Panera Bread, 1492 S. Randall Road, Geneva. Call Debra Tucholski, (630) 587-5551, www.refernetwork.org.

Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners 7 p.m. every third Tuesday, Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. (630) 879-7578. 

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

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.

Geneva Historic Homeowners Association 7 p.m. every third Wednesday, Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St. (630) 232-4951.

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

Geneva Historic Homeowners Association 7 p.m. every third Wednesday, Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St. (630) 232-4951.

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

Newcomers and Neighbors Club Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. every third Wednesday, at different locations. Call Janet, (630) 587-5585, Carol, (630) 443-0379, or Lorrie, (630) 584-9368.

Institute of Management Accountants Fox River Valley Chapter, 5:30 p.m. every third Wednesday. Includes networking, dinner and presentation. For location, call Julie Broman, (630) 906-2308.

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.

Geneva Kiwanis Club Noon every first and third Thursday, Delnor Community Hospital, 300 Randall Road, Geneva. (630) 463-3977.

Fox Valley SHRM Society for Human Resource Management, 1 p.m. every third Thursday, Elgin Holiday Inn, Route 31 and Interstate 90. Register at 11:15 a.m. $20 members, $40 nonmembers. (847) 289-7170.

Support groups

Holy Trinity Chapter of NAIM Support group for widowed people, 6:30 p.m. every third Friday, St. Peter Catholic Church, 1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva. Call Amy, (630) 232-4954.

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.

Parkinson Disease support group 10:30 to noon every third Saturday, Delnor-Community Hospital, 300 Randall Road, Geneva. (630) 761-9750.

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.

Lymphoma Networking Group 7 to 8:30 p.m. every third Monday, LivingWell Cancer Resource Center, 1803 West State St., Geneva. Register at (630) 262-1111.

Fox Valley Divorce support group 7 to 8:30 p.m. every first and third Monday, Panera Bread, 154 W. Wilson St., Batavia. (630) 208-1724, www.foxvalleydivorcesupport.org.

Gastric Bypass support group 6:30 to 8 p.m. every third Monday, Central DuPage Hospital, Conference Room A, 25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Breast Cancer support group 7 to 9 p.m. every third Monday, LivingWell Cancer Resource Center, 1803 West State St., Geneva. Register at (630) 262-1111.

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

Mended Hearts Heart disease support group, 7:30 p.m. every third Tuesday, Delnor Community Hospital, Rooms A and B, 300 Randall Road, Geneva.

Autism support group 1 to 2:15 p.m. every third Tuesday, Aurora Child Service Center, 231 E. Indian Trail. Call Karen Lotito, (630) 966-9640, or Rhonda Crowder, (630) 443-8085.

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.

Nutrition support group 6:30 p.m. every third Wednesday, Central DuPage Hospital, Conference Room A, 25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Stroke support group 6:30 p.m. every third Wednesday, Elmhurst Memorial Center for Health, Suite 1250, 1200 S. York Road. (630) 933-4234.

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.

Caregiver support group 6 to 7:30 p.m. every third Thursday and 10 to 11:30 a.m. every fourth Tuesday, Elderday Center, 8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia. (630) 761-9750.

ThyCa DuPage Thyroid cancer support group, 7 to 9 p.m. every third Thursday, Central DuPage Hospital, 25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield. (877) 588-7904, www.thyca.org.

Workshops/seminars

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.

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.

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

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.

Fun fair 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, St. Irene School, 3S601 Warren Ave., Warrenville. All ages. Carnival games, laser tag, raffles, food, entertainment. Ticket cards $5, $10, $20, purchase at the fair. For more information, call (630) 393-9303.

Fundaisers

Car wash fundraiser Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services Summer Day Camp, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, Wayne Township Building, parking lot, 27W031 North Ave., West Chicago.

Interest groups

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.