Arts and Entertainment

Music

Chorus seeks new members The Choral-Aires, an award-winning Sweet Adelines Chorus, invites local women who like to sing, to attend a series of guest nights to prepare for the group’s Dec. 13 Christmas show, “Let There be Peace on Earth,” presented with the Brotherhood of Harmony Chorus. Guest nights are held from 7 to 10 p.m. each Monday, Oct. 13 to Dec. 8, at Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, 367 Spring Road. For information, call Jane Toftey at (630) 665-8387, www.choral-aires.org.

Classical Symphony Orchestra auditions The Classical Symphony Orchestra of Chicago will hold auditions for its 2008-09 season on 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

Art reception 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, Gallery 200, 200 Main St., West Chicago. Over 30 artists with oil painting, jewelry, photography and sculpture. Refreshments and live entertainment. For more information, call (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. Explore the life of the woman who taught in the one-room schoolhouse. (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.

Blacksmithing demonstrations Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Kline Creek Farm, County Farm Road, one-half mile south of North Ave., Winfield. Watch blacksmith repair equipment and demonstrate tools and techniques. (630) 876-5900.

Restoration workday Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 11, West Chicago Prairie Forest Preserve, Industrial Drive, south of Western Drive. Help out by clearing invasive plants or planting seed. To register, call (630) 933-7248.

Corn harvest Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 5, 11, 12 and 13, 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.

Native plant nursery workday Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, Blackwell Forest Preserve, Butterfield Road, one-fourth mile west of Winfield Road, Warrenville. Ages 12 and up; under 16 with an adult. Help out at nursery by weeding and watering plant beds or collecting and cleaning seeds. To register, call (630) 933-7248.

Miscellaneous

“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.

Book discussion group 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, Warrenville Public Library, 28W751 Stafford Place. Book is "Bless Me, Ultima," by Rudolfo Anaya. Register at (630) 393-1171, Ext. 106.

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.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Coffee klatch, 7 to 9 a.m. Saturdays, Post 5036, 119 N. Third St., St. Charles.

Leisure Riders Bicycling group, 8:35 a.m. Sundays, various locations in Kane and DuPage counties. (630) 587-6468, leisureriders@hotmail.com.

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.

Mothers of Twins and Triplets 7 to 9 p.m. every first Monday except July and August, Geneva Community High School, 416 McKinley Ave. (630) 375-7111.

Welcome Club of the Fox Valley Women’s club, 7 p.m. every first Monday, Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, 227 East Side Drive, Geneva. Call Nora, (630) 587-9845, or Carol, (630) 513-5773, www.welcomeclubfoxvalley.org.

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

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.

Gold Wing Road Riders 7 p.m. every first Tuesday, Portillo’s, 531 N. Randall Road, Batavia. (630) 879-6838.

Fox Valley Woodworkers Club 7:30 p.m. every first Tuesday, Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia. (630) 879-8756.

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 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alzheimer’s support group 10 a.m. every first Monday, Provena Geneva Care Center, 1101 E. State St. Free. Call Ann Tutol, (630) 232-7544.

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

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

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.

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.

Cancer support group 12:30 to 2 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m. every first Tuesday, Living Well Cancer Resource Center, 1803 W. 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.

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

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.

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.

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

Young women career opportunities College of Liberal Arts and Science and Women’s Studies Program, 8:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., Monday, Oct. 6, Northern Illinois University, Homes Student Center, DeKalb. Conference for young women in their sophomore through senior year of high school. Includes panel discussion on career opportunities for women. Registration fee is $43. To register, call (800) 354-9472, www.niu.edu/wstudies/2008.

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.

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.

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.

Golf outing benefit “Good Bye to Autism” 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 Emilie at PrintSmart Printing, (630) 434-2000.

Special events

"She's Got the Look 2" Open casting call, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, Resolution Digital Studios, 2226 W. Walnut St., Chicago. Looking for women age 35 and up. No modeling experience required. Winner receives a modeling contract with Wilhelmina Models, Inc. Participants should bring a photo ID and copy of photo ID and official entry form found at www.tvlandmodelcasting.com. For more information, visit www.tvland.com.

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

Girls Only Media Trip Oct. 16 to 18 trip to Indianapolis, includes shopping, eating and more. Escorted trip by Kimberly Harms and Jen Schmits Thomas of Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association to three of city’s cultural districts and nightspots. Overnight at Marriott Indianapolis Downtown. Hotel room, admission to attractions and meals are covered. Reservations required by Oct. 6. For more information or reservations, call (317) 639-4775 or kharms@indianapolis.org.

Interest groups

Scholarship 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.

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 East High School 30th reunion Class of 1978, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct.18, Holiday Inn, 1000 Busse Road, Elk Grove Village. Reception and cash bar followed by buffet dinner and dancing. $81 per person; $162 per couple. For more information, call Reunions Unlimited at (800) 868-7513, www.weplanreunions.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.