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.

Pistol Pete’s CD release party 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, Eclecticville, 141 S. Cass Ave., Westmont. Free. For more information, call John or Tammi at (630) 434-0980.

Folk music Sally Spring with Ted Lyons, 8:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, Two-Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. $5. (630) 969-9720, info@twowaystreet.org.

Diva Montell concert Friday, Sept. 19, Vincitori Italian Restaurant, 14 N. Cass Ave., Westmont. (630) 663-9467.

“Vocal Explorers: American as Apple Pie” concert Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 8 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. Selections of classical music by American Composers. Refreshments following concert. $23 adult, $20 seniors. For tickets, call (630) 206-9566.

Folk rock music Michael Heaton, 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19; Contemporary jazz music, New Reborg Jazz Trio, 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, Stillwater, 5141 Main St., Downers Grove. No cover charge. (630) 324-4291.

Rock music 9 p.m. Derrek Warfield and the Wolftones, Thursday, Sept. 18, $5; Beach party, 5 to 7 p.m. Aiden O’Tool, followed at 9 p.m. by Neverly Brothers, Friday, Sept. 19, $5; 9 p.m. British rock, New Invaders with Go-Go Dancers, Saturday, Sept. 20, $5, Ballydoyle Irish Pub, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. (630) 969-0600.

“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.

Folk/blues music David Olney and Sergio Webb, 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, Two-Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. $20. (630) 969-9720, info@twowaystreet.org.

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

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 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.

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

The Mystery Shop auditions General auditions for adult and children’s interactive mystery programs from 7 to 10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, Downers Grove Park District Lincoln Center, Room 503, 935 Maple Ave. No appointment necessary. Performances take place in Chicagoland area. Pay scale based on type of show performed. For more information, call (630) 690-1105, www.TheMysteryShop.com.

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.

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

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.

Film discussion group CineVerse, Oak Lawn Park District’s free film discussion group, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St. Movie is “La Traviata.” For more information, call Erik, (708) 785-5014.

Cholesterol and diabetes screening 6 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center, 3551 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Free. Registration and 8-hour fast required. Must be 18 years and older with photo identification. To register, visit www.advocatehealth.com/goodsam, Fitness and Wellness link, Event Calendar.

Reading and booksigning 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, Anderson’s Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. Authors are Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin. Children’s book, “Thump, Quack, Moo: A Wacky Adventure.” (630) 963-26645.

First Aid for Older Adults 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19, Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center, 3551 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. $1 fee includes light snack. Downers Grove Fire Department paramedics will give information on basic first aid. To register, call Advocate’s Health Advisor at (800) 323-8622, class code 4S19.

Children’s fun night SEASPAR, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, Grand Avenue Community Center, 4211 Grand Ave., Western Springs. Dinner, fun, games and activities. Transportation leaves SEASPAR, 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove, at 4:30 p.m. and returns at 8:30 p.m. Provides year-round recreation services for individuals with disabilities. Registration fee is $45 per person. To register, call (630) 960-7600.

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

Midnight release party 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, Anderson’s Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. Celebrate midnight  release of “Brisingr,” by Christopher Paolini. Events include predicition wall and trivia game. Books available for purchase. (630) 963-2665.

Club Saturday Night 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove. Grades 6 to 8. Includes DJ, swimming, raffles and dancing. $7 in advance, $10 at the door. For more information, call Shannon Payton at (630) 929-2413.

America On the Move Week Sept. 20 to 26, Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, inviting families in taking “small steps” toward creating a “healthy family home” by making positive lifestyle changes and introducing families to YMCA Health Family Home. Participants can pick up an America on the Move Quick Start Guide at the YMCA. For more information about the program, visit www.healthyfamily homoe.org.

Lisle Lions Travel Basketball Program will hold open tryouts on Sunday, Sept. 21 at Lisle High School, 1800 Short St. Schedule is: 11 a.m. to noon, fifth and eight grade girls; noon to 1 p.m., sixth and seventh grade girls; 1 to 2 p.m. sixth and eighth grade boys; and 2 to 3 p.m. fifth and seventh grade boys. For more information, call (630) 968-9322.

Film showing After Hours Film Society, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Movie is “Man On Wire.” $5 members, $9 non-members. For more information, call (630) 534-4528, www.afterhoursfilmsociety.com.

Beginner line dance classes Ages 40 to 95, day and night classes Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Westmont Senior Center, 55 E. Richmond St. $54 for 12 weeks, 2 hours weekly. Classes begin Sept. 23 and 24. Contact Susan Shields, (630) 533-5233, stradsusan@hotmail.com.

Smoke Free Solutions 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center, 3551 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. DuPage County Health Department seven-week course to quit smoking. To register, call Advocate’s Health Advisor at (800) 323-8622, class code 4C24.

Cooking demonstration 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, Fairview Village, 200 Village Drive, Downers Grove. Celebrating Aging Program chef Robert Bafundo Jr. will cook a trio of healthy family dinners to sample. Guests will receive recipies as well as preparation tips, tricks and techniques. Free. Reservations required at (630) 769-6100.

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.

“Shining Star” arts program 7 to 8 p.m. Fridays, through Oct. 24, and Nov. 7 to Dec. 19, Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove. Ages 9 to 13. Teaches the art of improvisation. Play games thart encourage spontaneity and creativity. In-class performance on last day for parents. $60 members, $80 non-members. To register, call (630) 929-2417.

Adventure sports classes registration Indian Boundary YMCA accepting registration for fall skateboard, in-line skate and rock climbing classes. Lessons are geared toward the beginning and intermediate skaters. Classes are held after school. Register at the YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove. For more information, call Matthew Zakowski at (630) 929-2416.

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 prior to 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.

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.

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.

Piccadilly Ski Club 8 p.m. every first and third Thursday, Ballydoyle Irish Pub, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Includes skiers, boarders, socializers and travelers. Year-round activities including golfing, camping, biking and hiking. An age 21 and older club, with majority of members in their 30’s to 50’s. Dues are $30 per year for returning members; $35 for new members. Free open house membership meeting will be on Nov. 13. For more information, visit www.piccadillyskiclub.com.

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.

Pride of the Prairie Quilters 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, Peace Lutheran Church, 415 W. Main St., Plainfield. Features speakers Jan Krueger and Linda Marcou. Learn about philanthropy project, Mercy Ministries. Call Joyce, (630) 552-9186, www.prideofprairie.org.

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.

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.

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.

Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, Lincoln Community Center auditorium, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Members and guests are invited to donate $5 and wear jeans and/or pink to the meeting for Lee National Denim Day to support the fight against breast cancer. For more information, visit www.DGJWC.org.

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.

Active Seniors Club Third Tuesday of each month, Sportsplex, 451 Plainfield Road, Darien. Accepting applications from 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Support group, 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Our Saviour’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 815 S. Washington St., Naperville. Call Alice Chlumecky, (630) 852-4295, or Gayle Schweinert, (630) 420-8548.

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, Sept. 20, Carlucci Restaurant, 1801 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. Theme is “Fall Harvest Menu.” $45. Reservations recommended. Register at (630) 512-0990, www.carluccirestaurant.com.

Heart Smart for Women classes Twelve-week class beginning Monday, Sept. 22, Health and Wellness Center, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital campus, 3551 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Class times are 1, 5 and 7 p.m. Each class is one hour in length and limited to 30 participants. $40 registration fee. To register, call Advocate’s Health Advisor at (800) 323-8622, class code 4C47.

Midwest Slovak Pastoral Seminar Slovak Catholic Federation, 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, The Motherhouse of St. Casimir’s, 2601 W. Marquette Road, Chicago. Susan Marcinkus will present a 45-minute DVD on Slovakia. After the showing, “Pictures of the Old Country,” a question and answer session, will follow. Buffet luncheon will be served at 3 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Prepaid registration can be arranged by calling John Jurcekno by Sept. 17 at (773) 763-0810. For more information, call Geraldine Hletko at (708) 387-7812.

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

Mental Retardation/Learning Disabilities fund drive St. John’s Council of the Knights of Columbus’ annual “Tootsie Roll” fundraising drive. Members will be collecting funds throughout Downers Grove and Westmont on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19 and 20, to aid people and families dealing with learning disabilities.

Komen Chicago “Race for the Cure” Run/Walk 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Grant Park, Chicago. 5K run and 1- and 3-mile walks begin at 8:30 a.m. at Columbus and Balbo (Hutchinson Field). Breast cancer survivors breakfast from 7 to 8 a.m. Registration fees range from $20 to $35 in advance to $25 to $40 day of race that includes discounts to children under age 12 and seniors over age 65. For more information or to register, call (773) 444-0061.

Tailgate Trot 5K Race/2.5K Walk and Kids Run 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, St. Joseph School, corner of Highland and Franklin, Downers Grove. UASTF certified course. Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers and in various age groups. All participants age 14 and under will receive a ribbon. T-shirts and goodie bags will be given to the first 300 registrants. Race followed by family-friendly reception including face painting, sponsors’ booths and activities. $22 adults; $12 youth; $75 family. For more information and registration, call Mary Chris Flannery, (630) 663-9863, www.stjosephdg.org.

Heart Walk fundraiser American Heart Association, 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Esplanade at Locust Point, 1901 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. For more information or to register, visit www.heartwalk.kintera.org/metrochicago.

5K walk/run fundraiser Family Shelter Service, 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, Downers Grove North High School, Sherman and Prince streets. Pre-registration before Sept. 24 is $25 for adults; $15 children age 6 to 13. All runners who register before Sept. 24 receive a t-shirt and goodie bag. After Sept. 24 fee is $35 adults. Race day check-in time is 7:30 a.m. Post-race rally features radio personality Scott Mckay from 95.9 The River. To register, visit www.familyshelterservice.org.

Interest groups

Lester School clothing resale sellers wanted Looking for people interested in selling fall and winter clothing, costumes, coats, shoes and books at resale event Sept. 26 and 27 at Lester School, 236 Indianapolis Ave., Downers Grove. Participants should register from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23. Registration fee is $3 per seller on those dates or $5 per seller after Sept. 23. Clothing drop-off will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 24 and 25. For more information, call Tracy at (630) 271-1284.

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/.

Harrison Technical High School reunions Classes 1931 to 1963, Sunday, Sept. 21. Call Adeline Glow Fencik, (847) 381-7529, or Bryan Brown, (708) 366-3423.

Glenbard West High School 40th reunion Class of 1968, “Homecoming Weekend,” Sept. 26 and 27, Hyatt Lisle, 1400 Corporetum Drive. For more information, call Nancy Grant Reid at (423) 349-0171, email reidbrookside@yahoo.com, or visit www.glenbardwestclassof68.awards.com.

Morton High School 50th reunion Class of 1958, Friday to Sunday, Sept. 26 to 28. For reservations and information, call Mike Willet (815) 758-1700 or Bob Novak (630) 985-6341, www.jsm58.com.

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

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

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

Downers Grove South High School 10th reunion Class of 1998, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19 and 20. For more information, www.dgsclassof1998reunion.com.

Kelly High School 50th reunion Class of 1958, Saturday, Sept. 20, Drury Lane Ballroom, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Call John Cagney, (815) 806-0713.

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.

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.

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 High School 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 High School 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 High School 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.

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.

Wheaton-Warrenville High School 30th reunion Class of 1978, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and 18. Looking for “lost” classmates. For more information call Ellen Bintz Meuch at (630) 235-2150, www.classreport.org.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Promoting Sealed Railroad Corridors forum 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, Hamburger University, McDonald’s Office Campus, 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook. The DuPage Railroad Safety Council, the Illinois Commerce Commission and Illinois Operation Lifesaver host “Prevent Tragedy on the Tracks.” $50. To register, call Carole Messana, (630) 920-9223.

Shred event Hosted by West Suburban Bank and The Better Business Bureaus of Chicago and Northern Illinois, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, West Suburban Bank, 2800 S. Finley Road, Downers Grove. Free. Bring unwanted personal financial and/or confidential documents for disposal. Limit of 10 boxes of shredded items per individual. (312) 245-2514.

Child safety seat event Illinois State Police District 15 and the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, Tollway headquarters, 2700 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove. Certified child passenger safety technicians will check child safety seats and help with proper installation and use. Information on correct positioning and sizing plus additional safety information and resources will be available. www.illinoistollway.com.

Pure Style event Pure Style Ministry hosting an event Friday, Oct. 10, at First Baptist Church of Downers Grove, 929 Maple Ave., for girls in grades six to eight. Pure Style Ministry is a ministry designed to encourage today’s teen girl to choose a lifestyle of modesty and purity. Includes Pure Style fashion show which highlights how to dress modern and modest. Also features Lindsey Kane who will be performing a concert about the measure of beauty. $10. Registration required at (630) 852-0800, www.purestyleministry.com.