Arts and Entertainment

Theater

“The Medium at Large” Through Nov. 16, Village Players Performing Arts Center, Mainstage Theater, 1010 Madison St., Oak Park. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. $25 adults, $20 students and seniors. For tickets, call ((866) 764-1010.

“Betrayal” Weekends, through Nov. 16, Village Players Performing Arts Center, Blackbox Theater, 1010 Madison St., Oak Park. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. All tickets are $20. For tickets, call (866) 764-1010.

Music

Jazz/rock/blues music The Rob Zetl Jazz Duo, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, Salt Creek Wine Bar, 8900 Fairview Ave., Brookfield. (708) 387-2432, www.saltcreekwinebar.com.

“Multi-meet up” event Chicago Irish Pub Music Meet Up Group, 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Irish Times Pub and Restaurant, 8869 Burlington Ave., Brookfield. Irish entertainment by Paddy Homan and Friends. (708) 485-8787.

Holiday concert “Let There Be Peace on Earth,” Sweet Adelines chorus, Choral-Aires Chorus and the Brotherhood of Harmony Chorus, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Addison Trail High School, 213 N. Lombard Road. $18 adults, $15 seniors, children and groups. Tickets available at the door or in advance by contacting Connie Harr at ch1234@att.com.

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, through Dec. 8, at Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, 367 Spring Road. For information, call Jane Toftey at (630) 665-8387, www.choral-aires.org.

Art

Art opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Salt Creek Wine Bar, 8900 Fairview Ave., Brookfield. Featuring the artwork of Tim Kampschroeder. Complementary hors d’oeuvres. (708) 387-2432, www.saltcreekwinebar.com.

National juried ceramics exhibition Clay3, Through Nov. 22, IBEW Building, atrium, 28600 Bella Vista Parkway, Warrenville. First national ceramic show presented by ClaySpace Ceramics Arts Studio, a not-for-profit corporation. Show hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday; and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

“Opinion Pieces” exhibit Through Nov. 22, Riverside Arts Center, Freeark Gallery, 32 E.. Quincy, Riverside. Artist is Ruth Freeark, founder and president of the Riverside Arts Center. Made of images and words torn from newpapers and magazines, embellished with paint. (708) 442-6400.

Library

Wednesday Movie Matinee 3 p.m. Nov. 5, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlaines Ave. Movie is "Vantage Point." Free. No registration required. (708) 447-0869.

Choral group concert 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, Lyons Public Library, 4209 Joliet Ave. The New Beginnings, a contemporary women’s choral group, will perform. (708) 447-3577.

Lapsit storytime 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Nov. 6 to 20, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlaines Ave. Ages 12 to 36 months. (708) 447-0869.

Holiday craft 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, Hillside Public Library, 405 N. Hillside Ave. Make two Christmas cards and a Thanksgiving treat box/placecard with Diane Pappas of Stampin’ Up!. Ages 16 and up. Deposit of $5 due at registration. To register, call (708) 449-7510, www.hillsidelibrary.org.

Movie showing 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, La Grange Public Library, 10 W. Cossitt Ave. Movie is “Cabaret.” Popcorn and light refreshments will be served. A short discussion will follow screening. Free. No registration required. (708) 352-0576.

“West Towns Streetcar Line” 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlaines Ave. Local historian Chris Stach will speak. Free. Registration required at (708) 447-0869.

First anniversary party 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, La Grange Public Library, 10 W. Cossitt Ave. Celebrating first anniversary in its new building. Features refreshments, crafts, activities, raffles and live music. For more information, call (708) 352-0576.

Preschool storytime 11:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 11 to 25, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. DesPlaines Ave. Ages 3 to 5. (708) 447-0869.

Miscellaneous

Zumba fitness classes 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays, Brookfield Recreation Department, 8820 Brookfield Ave. All fitness levels welcome. Includes salsa, merengue and cha cha. Drop-in fee is $10. For more information, call (708) 369-0017.

Senior activities Pleasant Dale Park District’s “Forever Young” senior program, 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, Park District, 7425 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge. Includes bingo and sandwiches. Cost is $6 plus $1 per bingo card. For more information or to register, call Chris Yesutis, (630) 662-6220.

Flower arranging program 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, Village Commons, 2401 DesPlaines Ave., North Riverside. Sponsored by the North Riverside Garden Club. Bring your own vase. $12 payable at the door. To register, call the North Riverside Recreation Dept. at (708) 442-5515.

Film discussion group CineVerse, Oak Lawn Park District’s free film discussion group, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St. Movie is “Volver.” For more information, call Erik, (708) 785-5014.

Weekly presentations and films Riverside Historical Museum is sponsoring a free weekly series of live presentations and films at 7 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 18, at the Riverside Library, 1 Burling Road. “Historic Storytelling” series focuses on the early history of Chicago and the Riverside area. For more information and program schedule, visit www.riversidemuseum.net.

Culinary Expedition SEASPAR, noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, SEASPAR, 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove. Transportation is provided from Denning Park, 4903 Gilbert Ave., La Grange, at 11:30 a.m. and returns at 2:30 p.m. Ages 11 to 15. $30 per person. Cook using healthy recipies. SEASPAR provides year-round recreation services for individuals with disabilities. To register, call (630) 960-7600.

Landscape workday Frederick Law Olmsted Society, 9 a.m. to noon, Satuday, Nov. 8, The Scottswood Commons, Riverside. Supervised children are welcome. Bring work gloves and water bottle. All other supplies and snacks will be provided. (708) 447-0226.

Children’s Theater trip SEASPAR, Sunday, Nov. 9, Children’s Theater of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave. Transportation is provided from Denning Park, 4903 Gilbert Ave., La Grange, at 1:30 p.m. and returns at 6:15 p.m. Ages 5 to 12. $38 per person. Play is “Charlotte’s Web.” After performance will have lunch at Spaghetti Bowl. SEASPAR provides year-round recreation services for individuals with disabilities. To register, call (630) 960-7600.

Weekly dances Latin/salsa dance, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, $10; ‘70s and ‘80s flashback dance, 7:30 p.m. to midnight, Friday, Nov. 7, $5, Willowbrook Ballroom, 8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs.  (708) 839-1000, www.willowbrookballroom.com.

Clubs

Brookfield Jazz Society 7 p.m. Thursdays, Cottage at Irish Times, 8869 Burlington Ave., Brookfield. $5 cover charge for non-members at live events. Regular meetings are free.  Nov. 6 is live jazz with “Jeru.” www.brookfieldjazz.org.

La Grange Kiwanis Club Noon to 1:15 p.m. Thursdays, Township of Lyons, first floor rear, 6404 Joliet Road. (708) 352-2992.

The Leisuretime Club Senior men’s bridge club, noon, Thursdays, Lyonsville Congregational Church, 6871 Joliet Road, Indian Head Park. All men of any bridge playing experience welcome. Club hosts three 8-week bridge tournaments a year. For more information, call Vern Kramer, (708) 246-8888, or Bob Terp, (708) 784-0921.

Broadview Rotary Club 12:15 p.m. Thursdays, Sawa’s Old Warsaw Restaurant, 9200 W. Cermak Road.

West Suburban Toastmasters 7 to 8:45 p.m. every first and third Thursday, La Grange Park Public Library, 555 N. La Grange Road. Contact Carol Markov, cmarkov@abelsontaylor.com.

Golden K Kiwanis Club 10 a.m. Fridays, King-Bruwaert House, 6101 S. County Line Road, Burr Ridge. (630) 323-2250.

La Grange Rotary Club 12:15 p.m. Fridays, Café 36, 22 Calendar Ave. www.lagrangerotary.org.

BrookPark Sr. Social Club 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, Brookfield Municipal Building, Recreation Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave. Call (708) 447-2214.

Experimental Aircraft Association Countryside chapter, 8 p.m. every first Friday, Lyons Township Hall, 6404 Joliet Road. (630) 834-8016.

La Leche League of Brookfield Breast feeding group, 10 to 11:30 a.m. every first Friday. For location, call Angie Runyan, (708) 485-9317.

Catholic Alumni Club of Chicago 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Moravian Cultural Society’s Czech-Moravian Folk Festival, Sokol Spirit Hall, 3909 S. Prairie Ave., Brookfield. $15 at the door. Call Marlene by Nov. 7 at (708) 450-8280.

Support groups

Divorce support group 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through Nov. 19, First United Methodist Church of La Grange, 100 W. Cossitt Ave. For men and women struggling with divorce. Different topic each week. $30 includes book and handouts. For more information or to register, call (708) 352-1250.

Depression and Bipolar Alliance Support group, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Conference Room 2 of MacNeal Hospital, 3249 S. Oak Park Ave. DBSA-berwyn@yahoo.com.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Countryside Chapter, 6 p.m. weigh-in, 6:30 p.m. meeting Thursdays, Countryside City Hall, 5550 East Ave. Call Donna, (708) 579-9633.

Al-Anon 10 to 11 a.m. Thursdays, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 203 S. Kensington Ave., La Grange.

Caregiver support group “Lunch Bunch,” 11:30 a.m. every first Thursday, Bakers Square Restaurant, 942 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. Call Mindy Jannenga Phillips, (708) 354-1323 Ext. 28.

MOMS Club of La Grange Park Membership meeting, 10 a.m. to noon every first Thursday, La Grange Park Public Library, 555 N. La Grange Road. For at-home mothers in La Grange, La Grange Park and Brookfield. lpmoms@yahoo.com.

Mothers and More Near West Suburban Chapter, 7 to 8:50 p.m. every first Thursday, La Grange Park Public Library, 555 N. La Grange Road. Call Ann, (708) 205-7007, www.mothersandmore.org.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly La Grange Chapter, 6:30 p.m. weigh-in, 6:40 p.m. meeting Thursdays, Grace Lutheran Church, 200 N. Catherine Ave. Call Meribeth, (708) 354-9126.

Overeaters Anonymous 9 to 10:30 a.m. Fridays and 7 to 8 p.m. Sundays, First Congregational Church, 100 S. 6th Ave., La Grange. Call Jane, (708) 579-1785.

Al-Anon Friday Morning Serenity Seekers, 9:30 a.m. Fridays, First United Church of Burr Ridge, 15W100 Plainfield Road.

Friday morning regulars Men’s group on aging issues, 9 a.m. Fridays, Southwest Suburban Center on Aging, 111 W. Harris Ave., La Grange. (708) 354-1323 Ext. 15.

Alzheimer’s caregiver support group 1 to 2:30 p.m. every first Friday, Southwest Suburban Center on Aging, 111 W. Harris Ave., La Grange. (708) 354-1323, Ext. 15.

Memory loss support group 1 to 2:30 p.m. every first Friday, Southwest Suburban Center on Aging, 111 W. Harris Ave., La Grange. (708) 354-1323, Ext. 15.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays, LaGrange Park Library, 555 N. LaGrange Road.

Seminars/classes

Managing stress workshop 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 5, 12, 19 and Dec. 3, Kendall College, Wood Mode Auditorium, fifth floor, 900 N. North Branch St., Chicago. Topics include managing life, budgeting your money, protecting your savings and safeguarding your career. Free. For more information or reservations, visit www.discoverkendallcollege.com/workshops.

Guided meditation 7:45 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Focus Yoga, 9047 Monroe Ave., Brookfield. (708) 471-0487, www.focusyogastudio.com.

"Build Health and Maximize Your Life" class 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, The Corral, Lyons Township High School South Campus, 4900 S. Willow Springs Road, Western Springs. Topic is health prevention and nutrition. Presented by Dr. Gordon Fimreite. Reservations at (708) 352-3352.

Tai chi class 10:05 a.m. Fridays, Bethlehem Woods, 1571 W. Ogden Ave., La Grange Park. Held by ConfiCare Act II program for adults 50 and older. Free for members. (708) 245-8170.

Estate planning seminar Sponsored by Living at the Pointe UrbanSenior Living Communities, 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Inland Campus, DuPage Room, 2901 Butterfield Road, Oak Brook. Presented by Amy DeLaney, certified elder law attorney. Free. For reservations, call (630) 424-9222.

Small group fitness training Nine-week program, 3:30, 4:30 or 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, Professional Office Building, 1323 Memorial Drive. Open enrollment. $250. Contact Wayne Guccione, (708) 245-7930.

Health program Southwest Suburban Center on Aging, La Grange, “Take Charge of Your Health” program for people managing chronic illnesses, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 10 to Dec. 15, Center on Aging, 111 W. Harris Ave., La Grange. Topics covered include coping with fatigue, frustration, pain and isolation; exercising, flexibility and endurance; using medications; practicing good nutrition; and evaluating new treatment options. Free. Registration required at (708) 354-1323.

“Ink to Print” program ConfiCare Act II’s creative writing program, 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, Dixon Education Center, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road, La Grange. New members welcome. $35 for a six-week session. Reservations requested at (630) 856-7525.

Fitness Fun Aerobics exercise group, 8 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 8:30 a.m. Saturdays, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, Dixon Education Center, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road, La Grange. Held by ConfiCare Act II program for adults 50 and older. $5 per session, $4 member discount. (708) 245-8170.

“Feast and Flicks” program 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5. Held by ConfiCare Act II program for adults 50 and older. Meet for dinner in Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital cafeteria, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road. Followed by showing of a free movie, “The Visitor.” Reservations requested at (630) 856-7525.

PassAges program 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, Dixon Education Center Classroom, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road. Facilitated by Ida-Regina Lucas Oliver for ConfiCare Act II members. $5. Reservations requested by calling (630) 856-7525.

Abusive relationship support Groups for women and children, Constance Morris House, 6120 S. Archer Road, Summit. (708) 485-5254.
 
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

Dinner show fundraiser “Blast from the Past,” 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, Lexington House, 7717 W. 95th St., Hickory Hills. Sponsored by the St. Laurence High School Mother’s Club. Dinner, show and cocktails. $40. Reservations by Nov. 5. For more information and reservations, call (708) 458-6900, Ext. 411.

Las Vegas Night fundraiser Willow Springs Lions Club, 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, Royality West, 8675 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. Casino games and cash prizes. Club members will be going house to house giving people an opportunity to make a donation of $5 to attend the event and/or buy raffle tickets. Can pick up tickets at the door. For more information and tickets, call Mike at (708) 839-5178.

Casino Night fundraiser 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7 and 8, St. Barbara Parish Center, 4015 Prairie Ave., Brookfield. Includes Black Jack, Hold “Em, money wheel, roulette and poker. For more information, call (708) 485-0806.

Gently Used Book Sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Congress Park School, 9311 Shields Ave., Brookfield. Prices are 50 cents and up. $5 bag sale after noon. Clearance table is $2 a bag all day. Spend $20 and receive a free book coupon. Includes books, DVD’s, CD’s, educational games and video games. (708) 482-2430.

Depression Era Glassware and Collectors Market 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, American Legion Hall, 900 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. $2 admission. View or purchase depression era glass and assorted collectibles, including vintage dinnerware, pottery, linens, clocks, and jewelry. Event features a linen/jewelry room, glassware identification and free entry into a raffle drawing. Hosted by the 20-30-40 Society of Illinois. For more information, call Valerie Vogt at (630) 975-0916.

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society donations Burlington Coat Factory, 2208 Harlem Ave., North Riverside, is encouraging shoppers to purchase a balloon icon now through Nov. 28 to support the society and its nationwide “Light the Night Walk” initiative. The balloon icons are a minimum of $1, but customers can donate more. For more information, call Kenneth Wolff at (708) 447-4855.

Entertainment coupon books Humanitarian Service Project’s Senior Citizen Project selling 2009 Entertainment coupon books for $20 each. Includes coupons for dining, travel, movies, groceries, entertainment, car rental and dry cleaning. Books can be picked up in La Grange or mail ordered. For more information or to order books, call Laura at (708) 354-4209.

Entertainment Discount Savings Books The Athletic Booster Club at SEASPAR is selling 2009 Entertainment Books to support its programs. $20 per book. Three Chicagoland editions available. Orders can be taken for other cities in other states. $5 per book purchased is tax-deductible. Call (630) 960-7600 to order or purchase books at SEASPAR office, 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove.

Interest groups

Blood drive Heartland Blood Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Pleasant Dale Park District’s Chalet, 8300 S. Wolf Road, Willow Springs. For an appointment, call the Chalet at (708) 246-4030.

Crafters/artists wanted Stagg High School, Palos Hills, Music Boosters art and craft show on Nov. 15 and 16. Cost is $95 per 80-square-feet booth space for both days. For more information or application, call (708) 974-7520 or (708) 361-8298.

Volunteers needed CatNap from the Heart, a non-profit animal shelter, is seeking volunteers to help with animal care and cage cleaning at the shelter, one to three hours any day of the week from 9 a.m. to noon. For an interview, call Bobbi, (708) 352-3914.

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.

Morton East High School 33rd reunion Class of 1975, 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, Michael Anthony’s Restaurant, 6434 W. Ogden Ave., Berwyn. No cover. Cash food and bar. If interested, call Jeannie Mizerka Mikota at (708) 601-2248, jmikota@aol.com.

Bowen High School 40th reunion Class of 1969, 6 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2009, Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, 350 N. Orleans St., Chicago. $110 per person, $195 per couple may be purchased by sending a check to Phyllis Volk, 250 E. Pearson St., Unit 906, Chicago, IL 60611, payable to Phyllis Volk and indicate Bowen Reunion in the memo section. For more information and “lost classmates” addresses, visit www.freewebs.com/bowen1969reunion, or call Brett Weiss at (630) 248-5405.

Lincoln Elementary School 63rd reunion Class of 1945. Plans being made. Looking for “lost classmates.” Call Lorraine Scott, (708) 352-7943.

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

Morton West High School 20th reunion Class of 1989. Plans being made. Looking for “lost classmates.” For more information or to register for the reunion, contact mortonwest89@gmail.com.

Special events
 
Breast cancer conference Breast Cancer Network of Strength, Nov. 6 to 8, Chicago Hilton and Towers, 729 S. Michigan Ave. Keynote speaker is Robin Roberts, co-anchor of ABC News’ “Good Morning America.” Topic is “Life in Balance.” Workshops and networking opportunities. Registration fee is $115; $85 for one day. For more information or to register, call (312) 294-8576, www.networkofstrength.org/lifeinbalance.

The Moravian Cultural Society’s Czech-Moravian Folk Festival 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Sokol Spirit Hall, 3909 Prairie Ave., Brookfield. Dance performances, live Czech and American music, Czech meals and pastry, cash bar, gift items. $15 per person, available at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m.; progam begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information and advance tickets, call Joe Karban at (630) 964-0357.

Open House Pleasant Dale Park District Chalet, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 8300 S. Wolf Road, Willow Springs. Tours of the facility, children’s games, information tables and on-site personal trainers to answer fitness questions. All community residents invited. For more information, call (630) 662-6220.

School information night 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, St. Francis Xavier Day School, First Baptist Church building, 21 N. Catherine Ave., La Grange. Obtain information regarding the school and its programs for the 2009-10 school year. The pre-school and kindergarten classrooms will be open for tours. For more information, call (708) 352-1472.

Religion

Women’s Group luncheon First Presbyterian Church of La Grange Women’s Group will hold a November luncheon and program at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at the church, 150 S. Ashland Ave. Speaker is Mubasher Ahmad on “Learning About Islam.” $7. For reservations, call (708) 354-0771.

Fish-chicken fry dinners 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, Westchester Community Church, Charles Field Fellowship Hall, 1840 Westchester Blvd. Held the first Friday of each month from October to March. For more information, call (708) 865-1282.

World Community Day Church Women United will celebrate World Community Day at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 7 at The Landing, 315 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park. Enter at the first driveway on south end of the property. A Bible study will be in the Education Room. Bring a sack lunch. A program will begin at 1 p.m. The topic is “God’s Wisdom Sets Us Free.” Knit hats for children and paper goods for Constance Morris House would be appreciated.

Moms prayer group Lyons Township High School group, 9 a.m. Fridays, at 11323 Hiawatha Lane, Indian Head Park. Call Suzanne, (708) 246-5774.

Bible survey class 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. Sundays, Grace Lutheran Church, 200 N. Catherine Ave., La Grange. The Rev. Said Ailabouni leads the discussion of the Bible, along with sharing stories from his personal experiences in Galilee and the Middle East. There is a charge for supplemental materials. Fourth-quarter classes run through Nov. 12. For more information, call (708) 352-0730.

Choir practice Cherub Choir, ages 4 and 5, 11:30 a.m. Sundays; Crusader Choir, grades one to five, 4 p.m. Wednesdays; Sanctuary Choir, adults, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ashland Ave. New members welcome. (708) 354-0771, www.fpclg.org.

Handbell choir practice  Handbells I, adults, 9 a.m. Wednesdays; Handbells II, adults, middle school and high school students, 6:45 p.m. Thursdays, First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ashland Ave. New members welcome. (708) 354-0771, www.fpclg.org.

Adult education series "What you need to know about planning a Catholic funeral," 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, St. Barbara School, Windemere Room, 8900 Windemere Ave., Brookfield. Topics include planning a liturgy, final commitment at a cemetery and cremation. For more information, call Deacon Dave Brencic at (708) 485-6614.

Grand Raffle event 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Divine Infant Catholic School, 1640 Newcastle Ave., Westchester. Drawing will take place in Langan Hall at 10 p.m. Theme is “The Return of Latin Night in Langan Hall,” including Mexican food and beverages and a D.J. featuring Latin music. Silent auction to benefit the school’s technology needs. Tickets can be purchased at the school office or the parish rectory, 1601 Newcastle Ave. For more information, call (708) 837-7556.

Holiday craft bazaar 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, St. Pius X Church hall, 43rd St. and Oak Park Ave., Stickney. Free shopping money. Drawing every hour. (708) 484-2401.