Arts and Entertainment

Music

“WDCB’s Jazz Wednesdays” From 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays at Carlucci, 1801 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. No cover. (630) 512-0990, www.CarlucciRestaurant.com.

Open mike/open jam From 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays at Stillwater, 5141 Main St., Downers Grove. Hosted by Bob Hartwell. “Sign up, plug in and play.” Public invited. (630) 324-4291.

Folk music Paul Kaye, 8:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, Two-Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. $5. (630) 969-9720, info@twowaystreet.org.

Rock music Karen Hart Band, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16; Aiden O’Toole, 5 to 7 p.m., followed at 9 p.m. by The Sandcarvers celtic rock, $5, Friday, Oct. 17; and rock music, Brill Babies, 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, $5, Ballydoyle Irish Pub, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. (630) 969-0600.

Acoustic guitar music Eric Totherow, 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17; piano music, Timothy Curran, 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Stillwater, 5141 Main St., Downers Grove. No cover charge. (630) 324-4291.

“Hansel and Gretel” The Downers Grove Choral Society, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Avery Coonley School auditorium, 1400 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. One-act version of the opera fairy tale with professional soloists and chorus. All ages. $10 adults, $5 children age 12 and under. For more information, call (630) 515-0030.

Classical music concert Downers Grove Concert Association, 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, Downers Grove North High School, Johnson Auditorium, 4436 Main St. The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio will perform. A pre-concert conversation will be held at 2:15 p.m. $25 adults, $10 students. For tickets, call (630) 963-9093, www.dgconcerts.org.

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 exhibit and reception West Suburban Artists Guild, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, Triton College, Fine Arts Building, main floor gallery, room 107, Building J, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove. Theme is “Celebration.” Open to public. Free. (708) 386-3550.

Inna Deriy exhibit Daily at Gallery’s choice, 1014 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. Featured artist, Inna Deriy, adds pigments and glitters to polymers which are then painted on canvas or slate to create a stained-glass or enamel effect. (630) 969-5660.

Hinsdale Artists exhibit Through Tuesday, Oct. 14, Hinsdale Historical Society, History Museum, 15 S. Clay St. Paintings of Hinsdale artists in various styles. Museum and exhibit open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. (630) 789-2600.

Recycled fiber exhibit Downers Grove artist Mary Ann Hoffrman is featured artist at Gallery's Choice, 1014 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. Felted purses made from recycled sweaters and other found fibers. (630) 969-5660.

Art classes available TLD Design Center and Gallery, 26 E. Quincy St., Westmont. (630) 963-9573, www.tlddesigns.com.

Lodaat Art Gallery Global art and antiquities, 431 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove. (630) 852-7544, www.lodaat.com.

Theater

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 8, New World Repertory Theater, 923 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. $20 adults, $15 seniors and students, $12 Sunday matinees. For tickets, call (630) 663-1489, www.newworldrep.org.

Miscellaneous

Coin Collectors Club members wanted Looking for area residents interested in starting a coin collectors club, to meet once a month. It will be a social club, with a chance to swap coins and information. Would meet at Westmont Library, 428 N. Cass Ave. If interested, call (630) 515-0781, after noon.

Beginner line dance classes Ages 40 to 95, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, Downers Grove Park District Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. $4 weekly. Classes ongoing. Easy dances. Contact Susan Shields, (630) 533-5233, stradsusan@hotmail.com.

“Learning Together” class 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Oct. 16 to Dec. 18, Bethel Early Learning Center, 36 N. Grant St., Westmont. A parent-child class for children age 2 to 5 with special needs. For cost, registration and other information, call Julianne Confalonieri at (630) 968-3232.

Halloween dance SEASPAR, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, Lakeview Junior High School, 701 Plainfield Road, Downers Grove. Ages teens and adults. $15 per person. SEASPAR provides year-round recreation services for individuals with disabilities. To register, call (630) 960-7600.

“Little Ones Learn” class 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, through Dec. 16, Bethel Early Learning Center, 36 N. Grant St., Westmont. A parent-child class for children age 18 to 35 months. For cost, registration and other information, call Julianne Confalonieri at (630) 968-3232.

Reading and booksigning 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, Anderson’s Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. Authors are Dan Jiggetts and Fred Mitchell, “Then Ditka Said to Payton.” (630) 963-2665.

Bar trivia Myles Above Productions, Inc., 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Spats Bar, 28331 Dodge St. Warrenville. Comedy show and interactive trivia questions. Prizes awarded. (630) 728-3813.

Fun runs 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Runners Grove, 5155 Main St., Downers Grove. Free. (630) 493-0800.

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.

Weekly wine tasting Includes live music, 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays, deVine, 29 N. Cass Ave., Westmont. $15. (630) 964-9463.

Mother-Daughter book group 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Anderson’s Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. Book is “The Time Travelers” by Linda Buckley Archer. Register at (630) 963-2665.

DuPage Birding Club field trips 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Oakhurst Forest Preserve, Fifth Ave., one-half mile east of Farnsworth Ave., Aurora. Habitats include a lake-marsh complex, a mature forest and sections of old field succession of varying ages. To register, call Terry Murray at (630) 896-3219. Also, 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, Fullersburg Woods, Spring Road, west of York Road, Oak Brook. Look for waterfowl and warblers. Pre-register by Oct. 16 at (708) 870-5385.

Dance lessons Weekly, Willowbrook Ballroom, 8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. (708) 839-1000, www.willowbrookballroom.com.

Donations for library The Downers Grove Friends of the Library accepting donations for its Travel Book and Cookbook Sale in October. Donations of used travel and cookbooks in good condition may be dropped off at the library anytime before the book sale on Oct. 17 and 18. For more information, call Kevin Deany, (630) 515-0230.

Vintage Times program Legal issues of concern to older persons are discussed on the Vintage Times, a local cable television program for senior citizens shown in Downers Grove during September on Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. on channel 6 and on Comcast channel 19 during October on Thursdays at 6 p.m. The Vintage Times is produced by the Township of Downers Grove in cooperation with the Village of Downers Grove. Videotaped copies available for loan at Downers Grove Library. For more information, call Hanna Benioff, (630) 968-5029.

National Popcorn Month promotion Classics Cinemas, Tivoli Theater, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove, is offering a free 46-ounce popcorn in October to everyone who signs up for the Movie Time e-mail. This includes free refills. Also offers popcorn for 75 cents a bucket every Tuesday in October as part of the company’s monthly 30th anniversary celebration. To subscribe to Movie Time, visit www.classiccinemas.com.

Clubs

Lodge Leads Organization Downers Grove Chamber of Commerce executives group, 7:15 a.m. Thursdays, First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Networking begins at 7 a.m. Call Keith Hoffman, (630) 306-5626.

Woodridge Jaycees 6:30 p.m. every third Thursday, Shanahan’s Irish Food and Spirits, 1999 W. 75th St., Woodridge. www.woodridgejaycees.org.

Leads Club of Oak Brook 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at DuPage Club, 1901 S. Meyers Road, Oakbrook Terrace. Call Jeff Wambold, (630) 573-8990, Ext. 304.

Western Lights Chorus 7 p.m. Thursdays at Seventh Day Adventist Church Hall, 201 N. Oak St., Hinsdale. Guests welcome. (773) 631-2466, www.westernlightschorus.com.

Sales Professionals of Illinois Inc. 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Thursdays at Pancake Delight House at 75th Street and Fairview Avenue, Darien. Call Eve Dunn, (630) 852-0580.

Naperville Networkers Business networking, 7:01 a.m. Thursdays, Big Apple Pancake House, 2799 Maple Ave., Lisle. Call Matt Ewald, (630) 678-1700.

Hinsdale Rotary Club 12:15 p.m. Fridays at Oaks Hotel and Conference Center, County Line and Frontage roads, Burr Ridge. (630) 654-8045, www.hinsdalerotary.org.

League of Women Voters Downers Grove-Woodridge-Lisle group, 10 a.m. every third Saturday, September through April, except November and December, Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Call Betty Cheever, (630) 969-4725.

Lacemakers and Collectors Exchange 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every third Saturday except June and December, Clarendon Hills Public Library, 7 N. Prospect Ave. (630) 794-9332.

AAUW tour of Family Services Shelter Staff of Family Services Shelter, Downers Grove, will guide American Association of University Women members on a tour of the new facility and give a brief talk about preventing domestic violence, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. For directions, call (630) 724-0892.

Toastmasters Club No. 7446 Noon to 1 p.m. Mondays, McDonald’s Corp. Headquarters, 2111 McDonald Drive, Oak Brook. Call Alex Pronove, (630) 337-0597.

Rotary Club of Downers Grove 12:15 p.m. Mondays. For meeting location, call Joe Kenny, (630) 334-2858.

Hinsdale Embroiderers Guild 9 a.m. every first and third Monday, September through May, Western Springs Baptist Church, 4475 Wolf Road. Call (630) 986-9480.

Garden Club of Downers Grove 12:30 p.m. every third Monday except June, July, August, November and December, Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. (630) 986-1637, www.gardencentral.org/illinois/downersgrove.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 80, 7 p.m. every third Monday except August, December and January, Alexander Bradley Burns Post, 4000 Saratoga Ave., Downers Grove. Call Bonnie Wisbrock, (630) 963-6137.

Westmont Rotary Club Noon Tuesdays, Cucina Roma, Route 83 and Ogden Avenue, Westmont. Call Irv Kaplan, (630) 971-1299.

Rotary Club of Darien 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Argonne National Laboratory Guest House, Cass Avenue, Darien. (630) 434-5075, www.darienrotaryclub.org.

Oak Brook Speakers Toastmasters 5:30 to 6:35 p.m. Tuesdays, FOCUS, 430 W. 22nd St., Lombard. Call Bob, (312) 401-8614. Oakbrookspeakers@cs.com.

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.

Downers Grove Lions Club Noon every first and third Tuesday, Emmett’s Ale House, 5200 Main St., Downers Grove. (630) 964-5892.

Hinsdale Toastmasters 7:15 p.m. every first and third Tuesdays, Washington Square, 10 N. Washington St., Hinsdale. Call Hugh Dunbar, (630) 789-2525, Ext. 238.

Woodland Aero Modelers 7:30 p.m. every first and third Tuesday, Downers Grove VFW Century Post, 5101 Belmont Road, Downers Grove. (630) 852-5831, www.woodlandaeromodelers.org.

Active Seniors Noon every third Tuesday, excluding December, Sportsplex, 451 Plainfield Road, Darien. Accepting applications from a much larger area. For more information, call Joan Hein, (630) 427-0282.

Downers Grove Kiwanis Club 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1125 Franklin St., Downers Grove. Call Gloria Caracello, (630) 968-6300.

Walking club Contours Express, 10 a.m. Wednesdays, 70 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove. Free. (630) 810-9777.

Infant Welfare Society Downers Grove chapter, every fourth Wednesday September through May, at members’ homes. Call Sue Mazeika, (630) 985-5240.

DuPage Woodworkers 7 p.m. every fourth Wednesday, St. James Apostle Church, 480 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Oct. 22 features Sheryl Monahan from General Finishes to discuss application and finishing techniques. Call Bill Eck, (708) 409-8733, www.dupagewoodworkers.com.

WHBCD Kiwanis Breakfast Club For Willowbrook, Burr Ridge, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills and Darien, 8 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesday, Holiday Inn-Willowbrook, 7800 Kingery Highway. Call Dorothy Catinella, (630) 887-7737.

Ellsworth Park Toastmasters Club 7 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesday, Downers Grove. For meeting locations, call Mike Baker, (630) 795-0180. groups.msn.com/EllsworthParkToastmasters.

Faithful Circle Quilters 7:30 p.m. every fourth Wednesday or Thursday, First Presbyterian Church, 4th and Fairview, Downers Grove. (630) 620-5575, www.fcquilters.com.

Support groups

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Two Westmont chapters meet Thursdays, Park Federal Bank, 21 E. Ogden Ave., Westmont. Chapter 1748, 9 a.m. Call Lesa Hips, (630) 887-7725. Chapter 1855, 5:30 p.m. (630) 995-5036.

Parents of Young Children Support group, 9:30 to 11 a.m. every third Thursday, First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Call Shelia Hallmann, (630) 968-7120, Ext. 111.

Overeaters Anonymous Noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays, St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, 3910 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Babysitting available. Call Margaret, (630) 719-1625.

Overeaters Anonymous Newcomer/speaker meeting, 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. Thursdays, St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, 3910 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. (630) 653-8608.

Garden Foundation Domestic violence support group, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Call Michelle Roty, (630) 379-9427.

Depression and Bipolar Alliance Caregivers support group, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Oak Rooms of Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. $2 donation suggested. (630) 415-1480.

Grief and loss support group For adolescents, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Center for Social Skill, Growth and Development, 935 Curtiss St., Suite 1A, Downers Grove. Call Jennifer Shea, (630) 241-2010.

Mental illness support group National Alliance on Mental Illness, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, North Pavillion, Community Education Room, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Free. Call Susan Piasecki, (630) 752-0066.

Reformers Unanimous Addiction program, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays, Marquette Manor Baptist Church, 333 75th St., Downers Grove. Call Joel Dedic, (630) 800-6540.

AA/Alanon Couples communication group, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturdays, St. Andrews Church, 1125 Franklin St., Downers Grove. Call Bruce/Sharon, (630) 852-7142.

Overeaters Anonymous 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 725 75th St., Darien. (630) 972-9074.

Widow to Widow Grief support group, 10 a.m. to noon every third Saturday, Good Samaritan Wellness Center, 3551 Highland Ave., Second Floor, Room B, Downers Grove. Free. Call Penelope Gabriele, (630) 963-6800.

Nar-Anon Family Group “Stepping into Serenity,” support for family and friends who are close to someone with a drug addiction problem, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays, Linden Oaks Hospital, Room 105, 852 S. West St., Naperville. For more information, call the NarAnon Helpline at (312) 409-0598.

Depression & Bipolar Support For adults only, 1 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Oak Rooms near the cafeteria, 39th Street and Highland Avenue, Downers Grove. $2 suggested donation. (630) 415-1480.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly 6:30 p.m. Mondays, First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. (630) 964-2043.

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.

Breast cancer support group 7 to 8:30 p.m. every third Tuesday, Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center, 3551 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Register at (800) 323-8622 and ask for class code 4C07.

New Mothers Support Group 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center, 3551 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Free. Register with Advocate’s Health Advisor, (800) 323-8622, ask for class code 4B10.

Postpartum Depression Support 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave. $15. Register with Health Advisor, (800) 323-8622, visit www.advocatehealth.com.

Al-Anon 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Faith United Methodist Church, 432 59th St., Downers Grove. Participants should enter the rear of the church and go to Room B-6.

Al-Anon family groups “Courage to Change,” 1 p.m. Wednesday, Community Presbyterian Church, Room 8, 39 N. Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills.

Families Anonymous support group  Adventist Hinsdale Hospital, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, New Day Center/Outpatient Behavioral Health Services office, 740 Pasquinelli Drive, Suite 104, room C, Westmont. For people adversely affected by a loved one’s addiction to alcohol or drugs. (630) 856-7701.

Classes/seminars

Cooking class 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Carlucci Restaurant, 1801 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. Theme is “Braising and Poaching.” $45. Reservations recommended. Register at (630) 512-0990, www.carluccirestaurant.com.

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.

Fundraiser

Children’s clothing resale Darien Woman’s Club, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, Prairieview School, 699 Plainfield Road, Downers Grove. Children’s clothing from infant to size 20, outerwear, uniforms, costumes, maternity wear and baby equipment. No children allowed at sale. Certain items are reduced by 50 percent after noon. Cash only. Proceeds fund the children’s scholarships given by the club. For more information, call Kathy at (708) 785-3013.

Holiday gift and craft show Downers Grove American Legion Auxiliary Unit 80 and West Chicago Unit 300, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, West Chicago American Legion Hall, 123 Main St. All proceeds go to “Operation Support Our Troops Illinois.” Over 30 tables of handmade gifts and items. Halloween safety and “Toby the Tire” bus safety items will be given to all attendees. Participants donating or purchasing from a crafter receive an entry into the hourly prize drawings. Lunch and bake sale available. “Message” table has notepaper and cards for visitors to compose a handwritten greeting or note for the troops or hospitalized veterans. Show serves as a drop-off for troop comfort and personal care items which are delivered to Operation Support Our Troops Illinois, including new puzzle books, toilet paper, fabric softener sheets, batteries, disposable cameras, disposable razors, toothbrushes, mouthwash strips, rolls of antacids, eye drops, foot powder, mints, laundry detergent tablets and small boxes of cereal and raisins. For more information, call (630) 953-9662.

Fall festival fundraiser Peace Memorial Manor, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 3737 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Features bake sale, “white elephant sale,” jewelry, crafts and lunch. 12:30 p.m. raffle drawing. Proceeds to benefit the Peace Memorial Manor Community Fund. For more information, (630) 960-5770.

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

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.

Seniors needed “Chore Days,” DuPage Senior Citizens Council, volunteers help seniors with yard work during the first three weekends of November. Seniors have until Oct. 24 to sign up at the Chore Days Hotline, (630) 620-0804-Ext. 11.


Morton East High School 25th reunion Class of 1983. Reunion previously scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 1, has been postponed until spring 2009. Current mail and e-mail addresses should still be sent to mehs1983@hotmail.com, or visit http://geocities.com/mehs1983reunion/.


Special events

Farmers market Downtown Downers Grove Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 18, Main Street Train Station parking lot. Volunteers needed, call  Sean Nelson, (630) 929-2408.

Candidates forum 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, Downers Grove Village Hall, Council Chambers, 801 Burlington. Candidates for the DuPage County Board in Districts 2 and 3 will be presenting their qualifications and issues and answering questions. Sponsored by the Downers Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the League of Women Voters of Elmhurst, Downers Grove, Woodridge and Lisle. Public invited. For more information, call (630) 968-8706.

Chic in Chicago event 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, The Shops at North Bridge, Level One, Armani Lounge, 520 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, beauty sessions. Noted beauty editor and author of “How Not to Look Old,” Charla Krupp, will speak on how to look your best. For more information and reservations, call (312) 327-2300.

Autism Conference The Autism Society of Illinois, “Hope, Possibilities, Options,” 8:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, West Aurora High School, 1201 E. New York St., Aurora. Targeting parents, therapists, educators and other professionals. Includes speakers on topics of traditional and non-traditional treatment options and their outcomes. Exhibitor booths offering goods and services. For more information, call (630) 691-1270.

Health Professions Career Day 8:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 18, Midwestern University, 555 W. 31st St., Downers Grove. Prospective students can learn about variety of health care careers, including pharmacy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, biomedical science and clinical psychology. Free. To register, call (630) 515-7200.

Mini-Medical School 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 20 to Nov. 10, Midwestern University, 555 W. 31st St., Downers Grove. Learn about current topics in medicine and health care. Participants can participate in classes led by same professors as university’s students. $25. Register at (630) 515-6048, www.minimed.midwestern.edu.

Religion

Mother-Infant seminar 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Thursdays, Oct. 16 to Nov. 20, First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 801 63rd St., Downers Grove. Series of discussions focusing on development, parenting and relationships. Bring blanket upon which children can sit or lie. To register, call (630) 968-7818.

“Crazy Closet” sale 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Half-price sale from 5 to 8 p.m. Includes clothing, household goods, used books, jewelry and baked goods. No children under age 10 allowed. For more information, call (630) 968-7120.

Country Holiday boutique, craft and bake sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Faith United Methodist Church, corner of Fairview Ave. and 59th St., Downers Grove. For more information, call (630) 968-0442.