• Items should be typed and must be submitted at least two weeks in advance of the publication date to Religion Notes, in care of Suburban Life Newspapers, 1101 W. 31st St., Suite 100, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Religion Notes also can be faxed at least two weeks in advance of the publication date to Religion Notes at (630) 969-0228, or e-mailed to religion@mysuburbanlife.com.

• Western Springs Baptist Church, 4475 Wolf Road, is hosting its annual PowerUp! Party from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5. It is highlighting Yancy in concert. The church will host the free event, which includes the concert but also games and prizes for the whole family as well as food and opportunities to get registered for the Vacation Bible School Live Wire program, beginning from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10. Children ages four to sixth grade are welcome to join. For further information, call (708) 246-1530 or visit www.westernspringsbaptistchurch.org.

• La Grange Bible Church, 850 S. Seventh Ave., will resume its regular Sunday worship schedule Sept. 7 with services at 8:15 and 11 a.m. Children’s church and a nursery are provided. Sunday school classes for all ages is held at 9:45 a.m. and the adults will be studying the Holy Spirit. For further information, call (708) 345-2485.

• The community is invited for “Stories for a Summer Afternoon” presented at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, at First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ashland Ave. Local master storyteller Megan Wells and local theater student Hope Koon will be telling fairy tales. The tales are adapted from the Oscar Wilde collection. The Rev. Cat Knott will sing two ballads to complete the afternoon program. For further information, call (708) 354-0771 or visit www.fpclg.org.

• First Lutheran Church of Berwyn, 6720 W. 31st St., will celebrate its 110th anniversary Sunday, Sept. 14. A festive worship service with communion will begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by a catered luncheon in Fellowship Hall. There will be a program of music and reminiscing after the luncheon. The cost is $15 per adult, $7.50 for children younger than 12. For further information, call (708) 788-4132.

• The St. Leonard Religious Education Program for first through eighth grade will be taking registrations for new and returning students for the 2008-09 school year after the 5 p.m. Mass Saturday, Aug. 23, in the back of the church, and after the 8, 10 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. Masses Sunday, Aug. 24. St. Leonard is at 33rd Street and Clarence Avenue in Berwyn. For further information, call (708) 795-5919.

• Rally Day will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at First United Methodist Church of La Grange, 100 W. Cossitt Ave. A representative, usually the recruiter, from each group, church or organization needs to attend this rally to pick up sponsor forms and information that each walker needs to complete before the Crop Walk Sunday, Oct. 19. For further information, contact Jan Matheny at (708) 246-2472.

• Faith Lutheran Church, 3801 Madison Ave., Brookfield, will hold their its annual Faith Pet Festival. This year’s fest will take place on the lawn of the church from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23. All pets attending the event will receive a personal blessing from the Rev. Gabi Aelabouni. PetsMart will be in attendance to answer questions and provide grooming and training tips. For further information, visit www.faithinbrookfield.com.