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 Glen Ayre, 8:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, Two-Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. $5. (630) 969-9720, info@twowaystreet.org.

 

Rock music Red Pop Fury, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9; Aiden O’Toole, 5 to 7 p.m., followed at 9 p.m. by Brother John rhythm and blues, $5, Friday, Oct. 10; and polka rock, Polkaholics, 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, $5, Ballydoyle Irish Pub, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. (630) 969-0600.

Jazz music Jack Cassidy, 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10; Folk/rock music, Michael Heaton, 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, Stillwater, 5141 Main St., Downers Grove. No cover charge. (630) 324-4291.

Luke Bryan concert 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Soldier Field, Chicago. Country music vocalist, songwriter and musician. Admission is free and open to the public.

“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.

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, Oct. 13 to Dec. 8, at Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, 367 Spring Road. For information, call Jane Toftey at (630) 665-8387, www.choral-aires.org.

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 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, Oct. 10 to 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.

NEDSRA’s Sweetest Day Dance SEASPAR, Friday, Oct. 10, Glen Westlake Middle School, 1514 S. Main St., Lombard. Transportation is provided from SEASPAR, 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove at 6:30 p.m. and returns at 10 p.m. Ages 16 to 21. $25 per person. SEASPAR provides year-round recreation services for individuals with disabilities. To register, call (630) 960-7600.

Reading and booksigning 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Author Glennette Tilley Turner will read from her newest children’s book, “An Apple for Harriet Tubman,” on the Underground Railroad. Children ages 5 to 12 and their parents. Free. Signed books by Glennette Tilley Turner will be available for purchase. (630) 960-1200.

“Fright Fest” Great America trip SEASPAR, Saturday, Oct. 11, Great America Amusement Park, Gurnee. Transportation is provided from SEASPAR, 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove at noon and returns at 10 p.m. Teens and adults. $83 per person. SEASPAR provides year-round recreation services for individuals with disabilities. To register, call (630) 960-7600.

Children's drawing class 2:30 to 4 p.m. beginning Saturday, Oct. 11, Gallery's Choice, 1014 Curtiss St., Downers Grove.  Learn a variety of drawing concepts. Ages 6 to 18. $95 includes materials. Register at (630) 969-5660.

DuPage Birding Club field trip 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Willowbrook Wildlife Center, 525 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Hawk watch open to ages 10 and up. Register with Willowbrook Wildlife Center to reserve a spot, (630) 942-6200.

Bengston’s Pumpkin Farm trip SEASPAR, Sunday, Oct. 12, 13341 W. 151st St., Home Glen. Transportation is provided from SEASPAR, 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove at 8:45 a.m. and returns at 1:30 p.m. Ages 11 to 15. $54 per person. SEASPAR provides year-round recreation services for individuals with disabilities. To register, call (630) 960-7600.

Student Film Festival After Hours Film Society, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. $5 members, $9 non-members. Call (630) 534-4528, www.afterhoursfilmsociety.com.

Enchanted Castle trip SEASPAR, Monday, Oct. 13, 1103 S. Main St., Lombard. Transportation is provided from SEASPAR, 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove at 11 a.m. and returns at 2 p.m. Ages 6 to 12. $45 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, Oct. 14 to 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.

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.

Adult watercolor class 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning Oct. 8, for five weeks, Gallery's Choice, 1014 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. Beginners and intermediates welcome. $140. Register at (630) 969-5660.

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.

“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 that encourage spontaneity and creativity. In-class performance on last day for parents. $60 members, $80 nonmembers. To register, call (630) 929-2417.

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.

DuPage Birding Club 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, Faith Lutheran Church, 41 N. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Speaker is Julie Zickefoose, who will speak on her book, “Letters From Eden.” A book signing will follow the presentation. For more information, visit www.dupagebirding.org.

AT&T Telecom Pioneers-Forest Life Member Club Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, Bohemian Crystal, 639 N. Blackhawk Drive, Westmont. Call Lori Kallas, (630) 629-1633.

Christian Women’s Connection Monthly luncheon, noon to 1:30 p.m. every second Thursday, Ruth Lake Country Club, 6200 Madison Ave., Hinsdale. $22. Call Debby Heniff, (630) 910-0001.

U.S. Coast Guard auxiliary 7:30 p.m. every second Thursday, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, 16W215 83rd St., Suite D, Burr Ridge. Call Duke, (708) 485-4566.

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.

Hinsdale AARP 10 a.m. every second Friday at Community House, 415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale. All area AARP members welcome. (630) 323-6378.

Kickstarters Toastmasters Club 8 to 10 a.m. every second Saturday, Panera Bread, 1400 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. Call Bill, (630) 248-4099.

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.

Downers Grove Artists’ Guild 7 p.m. every second Monday, September through May, Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. (630) 963-5749.

Clarendon Hills Woman’s Club 7:30 p.m. every second Monday, Church of the Holy Nativity, 55th Street and Richmond Avenue, Clarendon Hills. Call Ruth Williams, (630) 323-4274.

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

National Council for Geocosmic Research, Inc. Northern Illinois Chapter, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, The Dance Building, 1330 Webford St., DesPlaines. John Brunell will speak on the upcoming elections, the candidates and the aspects on Election Day at 7:30 p.m. Astrologers of all levels welcome. $8 members, $10 guests. For more information, call Judy Johnson, (630) 303-3187, www.geocosmic.org.whsites.net/chapters.

Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Kiwanis Club 5:30 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday, Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple St. (630) 323-4234.

Ducky 56ers 7 p.m. every second Tuesday except June, July and August, Just Ducky, 7511 Lemont Road, Darien. For collectors of Department 56 villages. (630) 968-3715.

Westmont Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW and Ladies Auxiliary, 7:30 p.m. every second Tuesday, Westmont Park District Community Center, 75 E. Richmond St. Call Bill Wavak, (630) 968-7884, or Jeanne Barton, (630) 968-2407.

Knights of Columbus St. John’s No. 3738, 8 p.m. every second Tuesday, 25 N. Cass Ave., Westmont. (630) 969-3738.

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 Bicycle Club 7:30 p.m. every second Tuesday, Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. www.downersgrovebicycleclub.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 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.

Downers Grove Toastmasters Chapter 2745, open house at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 8, Downers Grove Village Hall, 801 Burlington Ave. Group helps participants build self-confidence when speaking to a small or large group. For more information, call Geoff Thoren, (630) 988-1797.

Alpha Omicron Pi Chicago West Suburban Chapter, every third Wednesday. Call Heather Orlow, (630) 305-8806.

Timberlake Women’s Club 7 p.m. every third Wednesday except June, July and August, member’s home in the subdivision in unincorporated Downers Grove. Call Nancy Auriemma, (630) 794-9427.

Alpha Sigma Alpha West Suburban Alumnae, every third Wednesday, member’s homes. Call Joan, (630) 369-6648.

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.

Children of Aging Parents Support group, 6 p.m. every second Thursday, Cordia Senior Residence, 865 N. Cass Ave., Westmont. (630) 887-7000 Ext. 114.

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.

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.

Compassionate Friends Support group for families following the death of a child, 7:30 p.m. every second Monday, St. Alexander’s Parish Center, 300 S. Cornell Ave., Villa Park. Call Lynn Callister, (630) 834-4829.

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.

Care for Caregivers 7 p.m. every second Tuesday, Christ Church of Oak Brook, Fireside Room, York Road and 31st Street. (630) 654-3227.

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.

Stroke support group 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every third Wednesday, Advocate Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Contact Sue Reilly, (630) 275-1110, sue.reilly@advocatehealth.com.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group 7 p.m. every third Wednesday, The Birches, 215 55th St., Clarendon Hills. (630) 570-6175.

Classes/seminars

Cheryl’s Dreaming Big production Good Samaritan Behavioral Health presents Cheryl’s Dreaming Big, a Chicago-based non-profit organization dedicated to shedding light on mental illness through personal story based on theater, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, Good Samaritan Hospital, Oak Rooms, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. A play of original work highlighting illnesses such as depression, biopolar disorder, anxiety, eating disorders and substance abuse. (630) 275-6263.

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

Buddy Walk fundraiser 11:30 a.m. registration, Sunday, Oct. 12, Ty Warner Park, 801 Blackhawk Drive, Westmont. Children’s crafts and activities begin at noon. Entertainment includes Dave Rudolf at 12:30 p.m.; and Leonardo at 1:30 p.m. Raffles and prizes. Sponsored by the National Down Syndrome Society. For more information or to register, visit www.chicagolandbuddywalk.org.

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.

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

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.

Lyons Township High School 30th reunion Class of 1978, Saturday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Park Place of Countryside, 6240 Joliet Road. Friday, Oct. 10, informal gathering at Via Bella Restaurant, 75 S. La Grange Road, La Grange, has been cancelled due to construction. 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 at La Grange American Legion Hall, 900 S. La Grange Road, and party on Saturday at Doubletree Hotel Chicago-Oak Brook, 1909 Spring Road. 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.

Lyons Township High School 35th reunion Class of 1973, Friday to Sunday, Oct. 10 to 12. 7 p.m. Friday, mixer at Holiday Inn Countryside. Saturday, buffet dinner-dance, 6:30 p.m. Harrah’s Casino and Hotel, 151 J. Joliet St., Joliet. Sunday, brunch. For more information, call Carey Cardar Zeller at (630) 287-8658.

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 East High School 30th reunion Class of 1978, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Holiday Inn, 1000 Busse Road, Elk Grove Village. Reception and cash bar followed by buffet dinner and dancing. $81 per person; $162 per couple. For more information, call Reunions Unlimited at (800) 868-7513, www.weplanreunions.com.

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.

Morton East High School 25th reunion Class of 1983. Saturday, Nov. 1, Maggiano’s, 1847 Freedom Drive, Naperville. Send current mail and e-mail addresses to mehs1983@hotmail.com; call Kim, (312) 664-5876; or visit http://geocities.com/mehs1983reunion/.

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.

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.

Vendor and craft fair 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 7409 Ticonderoga Road, Downers Grove. Handmade jewelry, clothing, bar soaps, felt products, cosmetics, educational toys, children’s hair accessories, food. For an invitation flyer, e-mail CAPater@comcast.net.

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.

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.