Arts and Entertainment

Music

“The Girl in the Train” Chicago Folks Operetta, Friday to Sunday, Sept. 19 to 21, The Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. Includes singers from the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Chicago Symphony Chorus and Grant Park Chorus. $25 adults, $22 seniors. For tickets, call Ticketmaaster at (312) 902-1500, www.ticketmaster.com.

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

“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.

ArtXposium exhibit Sept. 19 to 21, 103 W. Washington St., West Chicago. Grand opening event 6 to 11 p.m. Sept. 19, with performances by Alison Rhoades, Core Project and Wiener Girls; a fashion show by Kreatia; a book launch by StepSister Press; DJ T-Solo; refreshments and silent auction. Features variety of artwork including paintings, sculptures and multimedia. www.westchicago.org.

Nature events

“What’s in Your Dinner Pail?” Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Saturday , Sept. 20, Kline Creek Farm, County Farm Road, one-half mile south of North Ave., Winfield. Times are 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Free. Participants can help prepare a typical student’s midday meal of the 1890s. Includes picking potatoes and carrots from the garden, scrubbing them for beef stew and cutting biscuits to bake in the oven. (630) 876-5900.

Blacksmithing demonstrations Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday , Sept. 20, 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.

Living With the Schoolmaster Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday , Sept. 20 and 21, 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.

Fishing clinic for beginners Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, St. James Farm Forest Preserve, Butterfield Road and Winfield Road, Warrenville. Ages 5 and up; under 16 with adult. Learn fish identification and fishing techniques and regulations. Register at (630) 933-7248.

Miscellaneous

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.

DuPage PADS orientation meeting 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, First United Methodist and Congregational Church, 643 E. Washington St., West Chicago. Learn about Public Action to Deliver Shelter group and volunteering. Call (630) 231-7532.

Informed Investing class 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, Warrenville Public Library District, 28W751 Stafford Place. Investment concepts including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, dividends and capital gains. Register at (630) 393-1171, Ext. 106.

Stone Soup Puppet Show 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19, Winfield Public Library, 0S291 Winfield Road. All ages. Register at (630) 653-7599, www.winfield.lib.il.us.

Crafters Circle 10:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 20, Winfield Public Library, 0S291 Winfield Road. Ages 9 to adult. Make handmade security blankets for Project Linus. Instructions available at front desk. (630) 653-7599, www.winfield.lib.il.us.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Noon, Saturday, Sept. 20, 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.

Acting and improv workshop 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, Winfield Public Library, 0S291 Winfield Road. Acting teacher and professional actress Amelia Barrett will instruct on improving acting skills. Ages 13 to 18. Register at (630) 653-7599, www.winfield.lib.il.us.

Clubs

Fish andchicken 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Prairie Star Quilters 6:30 p.m. every fourth Monday, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1145 N. Fifth Ave., St. Charles. Guests $5. Call Beth Hoffmann, (630) 844-1026, www.prairiestar.net.

Pottawatomie Garden Club Noon every fourth Monday, February through October, at a member’s home. (630) 584-3956, www.pottagardenclub.org.

Network Exchange Business networking group, 7 to 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Colonial Café, 1625 E. Main St., St. Charles. Membership limited to one per business category. Call Dr. David Gursky (630) 372-6599, Mike Kajani at (630) 393-3030.

Tri-Cities Exchange Club Child abuse prevention group, 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Colonial Restaurant, 2036 W. Route 38, St. Charles. Call Don Haines, (630) 377-7328.

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

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

Geneva Rotary Club 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Mill Race Inn, 4 E. State St., Geneva. www.genevarotary.org.

St. Charles Rotary Club 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Hotel Baker, 100 W. Main St., St. Charles. Call Peter Smith, (630) 377-7760.

LeTip International Business networking group, 7 to 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Comfort Inn, 1555 E. Fabyan Parkway, Geneva. Call Shawn Arbid, (630) 240-3052.

Prairie Star Quilters 9:30 a.m. every fourth Tuesday, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1145 N. Fifth Ave., St. Charles. Guests $5. Call Beth Hoffman, (630) 844-1026, www.prairiestar.net.

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.

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.

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.

Kane County Genealogical Society 7:30 p.m. every fourth Thursday, Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St., Geneva. (847) 697-1029.

Americans for Fair Taxation 7 to 9 p.m. every fourth Thursday, St. Charles City Hall, 2 E. Main St., St. Charles. Call Pete Malone, (630) 584-4548.

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.

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.

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

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.

Breast cancer support group 7 to 8:30 p.m. every fourth Monday, LivingWell Cancer Resource Center, 1803 W. State St., Geneva. Registration required. (630) 262-1111.

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.

Special needs support group 6:30 to 8 p.m. every fourth Monday, Community Therapy Services, 40W310 LaFox Road Suite 1B, St. Charles. Register at (630) 444-0077.

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.

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

Share pregnancy and infant loss support 7 p.m. every fourth Monday, Charlestowne Convenient Care, 2900 Foxfield Road, St. Charles. Sponsored by Central DuPage Hospital. Free. (630) 933-4CDH.

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.

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

Depression and bipolar support group 7 to 9 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday, Central DuPage Hospital, Behavioral Health Services, 27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield.

Caregivers support group 10 to 11:30 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Bethany Ministry Center, 8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia. (630) 761-9750.

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

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

Postpartum depression support group 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Central DuPage Hospital, Conference Room B, 25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Ostomy support group 7 to 8:30 p.m. every fourth Wednesday, Central DuPage Hospital, 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.

Mothers First Support group for mothers of young children, 9:20 to 11 a.m. every second and fourth Thursday, Christ Community Church, Randall and Bolcum roads, St. Charles. (630) 208-3999.

Workshops/seminars

Women’s classes “Women Who Wonder Why,” 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services office, 27W031 North Ave., West Chicago. Discussion of concerns and issues important to women. $25 per session. Pre-class consultation, $13. Register at (630) 231-7166.

"Recession Proof Your Business" seminar Tuesday, Sept. 23. For entrepreneurs and other professionals in suburban Chicago. Facilitated by Mark Imperial, chapter director for Glazer-Kennedy Insider's Circle. For more information, call Mark at (888) 523-1987.

Realtor Training for First-Time Homebuyer Program 1:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, City Hall, 475 Main St., West Chicago. Benefits of the program in assisting first time homebuyers will be discussed. Interested realtors should call Kathe Doremus at (630) 547-5804.

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.

Special events

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

Interest groups

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/.

Lemont High School 10th reunion Class of 1998, Saturday, Sept. 27. For more information, send contact information to lemont1998@gmail.com.

Morton High School 60th reunion During September. Plans being made. If interested in attending, call Joann Johnson, (630) 323-8025.

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

Lyons Township High School 55th reunion Class of 1953, Friday, Oct. 3, tour of South Campus in the morning, luncheon at Hinsdale Golf Club, 140 Chicago Ave., Clarendon Hills. For more information, contact Nancy Holmes Sprague.

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.

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.

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

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

Lyons Township 65th reunion Class of 1943, Friday to Sunday, Oct. 3 to 5, La Grange Country Club. Contact Midge Lott Abrams, (630) 416-7330.

Lyons Township 10th reunion Class of 1998, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery, One W. Grand Ave., Chicago. Register online with www.reunionteam.com. For information, contact Mike McNeily at mike.mcneily@edwardjones.com.

Oak Park-River Forest High School 40th reunion Class of 1968, Saturday, Oct. 4, Riverside Golf Club, 2520 Desplaines Ave. For more information, call K. Sullivan at (708) 848-0254 or www.oprfhs68.blogspot.com.

Lyons Township 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 20th reunion Class of 1988, 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Harry Caray’s Restaurant, Westin Hotel, 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard. $100 per person, includes dinner buffet, open bar, music, gift, reunion booklet. Tickets required to enter. If interested, call Kathy at (440) 934-4043, or email mailing address to mortonwesths1988@yahoo.com.

Morton West High School 10th reunion Class of 1998, Saturday, Oct. 25, FitzGerald’s Nightclub, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Buffet from 7 to 11 p.m.; DJ from 8 to 11 p.m. $40 per person, pay at the door. Price includes appetizer buffet, three drink tickets per person and free parking. Reservations by Oct. 11 to sltomcat@hotmail.com.

Morton East High School 35th reunion Class of 1973, Saturday, Nov. 1, Holiday Inn, 7800 Kingery Highway, Willowbrook. If interested in attending, call the high school at (708) 222-5700, or visit www.mortoneastclassof73.com.

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.

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.