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.

Acoustic rock Bobby K. and Steve, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursdays at Shanahan’s, 2009 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove. No cover. (630) 725-9110.

Open mike music 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 Mustard’s Retreat, 8:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, Two-Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. $5. (630) 969-9720, info@twowaystreet.org.

Live music Laura Flemming with Scott McNeal opening, 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14; Tim Curran “Piano Man”, 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Stillwater, 5141 Main St., Downers Grove. No cover charge. (630) 324-4291.

“The Nutcracker” Midwest Ballet Theatre, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Nov.15 and 16 and 22 and 23, Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Guest artists are Anne Milewski and Sean Stewart, soloists with American Ballet Theatre. Tickets for Nov. 15 and 16 are $12 adults, $11 seniors and students age 12 to 18, $10 children under 12. Tickets for Nov. 22 and 23 are $14 adults, $13 seniors and students age 12 to 18, $12 children under 12. For ticket information, call (630) 971-9751.

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

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.

Hand weaving demonstration 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Gallery’s Choice, 1014 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. Lisle artist, Cookie Kempe, demonstrates hand weaving on a loom. (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 Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” Grove Players, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 7 to 23, The Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. $18 adults, $14 seniors, $10 students. Tickets available in advance at Consider It Done, 5133 Main St., Downers Grove, or at www.groveplayers.org.

“The Murder Room” La Grange Repertory Theatre, Nov. 14 to 16 and 21 to 23, Plymouth Place, Dole Hall, 315 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park. Performance times are 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. $12 adults, $8 seniors. For more information and tickets, visit www.lagrangerepertorytheatre.com.

Miscellaneous

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.

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.

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

“Club Saturday Night” 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 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 at (630) 929-2413.

“Nutcracker” Ballet trip SEASPAR, Saturday, Nov. 15, Tivoli Theater, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Teens and adults. $25 per person. SEASPAR provides year-round recreation services for individuals with disabilities. To register, call (630) 960-7600.

Lunch and a movie trip SEASPAR, Sunday, Nov. 16, AMC Yorktown Permium Theater in Lombard. Transportation is provided from SEASPAR, 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove. Ages 5 to 12. $46 per person. Lunch at Ed Debevic’s. SEASPAR provides year-round recreation services for individuals with disabilities. For more information on times and to register, call (630) 960-7600. by Nov. 14.

Reading and booksigning 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 1550 W. 75th St., Downers Grove. Author  Raymond Benson’s new James Bond title, “The Union Trilogy.” Also has written the new Metal Gear Solid novel. Free admission. Books available for purchase. (630) 663-0181.

Circus trip SEASPAR, Sunday, Nov. 16, Allstate Arena in Rosemont. Transportation is provided from SEASPAR, 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove, at 11:30 a.m. and returns at 4:30 p.m. Teens and adults. $49 per person. Watch Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus performers. Bring $15 for concessions and souvenirs. SEASPAR provides year-round recreation services for individuals with disabilities. For more information and to register, call (630) 960-7600.

Violin and piano lessons Free violin and piano lessons for ages 7 to 9 in Downers Grove. Violin and piano will be provided. For more information, call (630) 533-5233, or e-mail, stradsusan@hotmail.com.

Discount movie drinks Classic Cinema’s celebrates its 30th anniversary with 75 cent drinks in November at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. For more information, visit www.classiccineams.com.

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

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.

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.

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.

Piccadilly Ski Club Open house membership meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, Ballydoyle Irish Pub, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Annual membership drive includes demos, raffles and gifts. Presentation of trips and social events planned for the upcoming year. Regular meetings are held the first and third Thursday of each month, except May to July. For more information, visit www.piccadillyskiclub.com.

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.

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.

Daughters of the American Revolution Downers Grove Chapter, 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Downers Grove Historical Society, 831 Maple Ave. Local historian, Montrew Dunham, will speak on “The Blodgett Family of Downers Grove.”

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.

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.

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 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.

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

Runners Grove Running Club 6:30 a.m. Wednesdays, The Runners Grove, 5155 Main St., Downers Grove. Run distances spanning 2 to 10 miles at paces varying between a walk and fast run. Refreshments served at completion of every run. New members welcome. Call (630) 493-0800.

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

Alpha Omicron Pi Chicago West Suburban Alumnae Chapter, every third Wednesday, September through May. Call Karen, (630) 309-9046, or visit www.aoiicws.com.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

DuPage Doubles Mothers of Twins Club 7:30 p.m. every third Tuesday, September to May, First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. (630) 585-3745.

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

“Living Well With Bronchiectasis” seminar University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago, 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 15, College of Medicine Research Building, Room 3175, 909 S. Wolcott, Chicago. Provides tips for living well with the lung disease and advice for caregivers. Free. To register, call (312) 996-8039.

Cooking class 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Carlucci Restaurant, 1801 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. Theme is “Fall Game Menu.”  $45. Reservations recommended. Register at (630) 512-0990, www.carluccirestaurant.com.

“Change Your Words, Change Your Life” seminar Celebrate Aging gathering, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, Fairview Living Community, Great hall, 200 Village Drive, Downers Grove. Jamie Silver will discuss how everyday conversations impact personal feelings and influence others’ perceptions. Appetizer buffet and mixer at 6 p.m. Public welcome. For reservations, call (630) 769-6100.

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

Holiday open house benefit 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14 and 15, Second Chance Resale Shop, 1131 Fairview Ave., Westmont. Holiday items, housewears, clothing, giftware. Door prizes. Proceeds go to Family Shelter Services to benefit victims of domestic violence. For more information, call (630) 241-7268.

Gail Caldwell cancer fundraiser 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, Stillwater Restaurant and Wine Bar, 5141 Main St., Downers Grove. Buffet, cash bar, entertainment, silent auction. $30. Mail check payable to Gail M. Caldwell Cancer Fund, 22W581 Arbor Lane, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. Include name of attendees, addresses and phone number. Attendees will receive a telephone confirmation that they are on the guest list. Donations of silent auction items needed. To make arrangements, call (630) 271-3041. For more information, call (630) 790-9395.

Book sale fundraiser Salt Creek Ballet bookfair, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 297 Oak Brook Center. The store will contribute a percentage of every sale made with a special voucher. Events include storytime by Salt Creek Ballet faculty at 1:30 p.m.; mini-ballet performances of “The Nutcracker” at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.; and guest appearances by Angelina Ballerina. Salt Creek Ballet welcome table opens at noon. For vouchers, visit www.saltcreekballet.org. For more information, call (630) 769-1199.

Luncheon and fashion show fundraiser “Let It Snow, Let It Snow,” Lisle-Naperville Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago, Saturday, Nov. 22, Hilton Hotel, 3003 Corporate West Drive, Lisle. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for shopping in the “Sugar Plum Shops,” made up of a variety of crafters with jewelry, purses, clothing, candy, music boxes and books. Tickets are available from any member of the chapter, or by calling Marva Maxwell, (630) 964-4692.

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.

Grand raffle fundraiser St. Joseph School, Downers Grove, is hosting its Grand Raffle, that offers the ticket buyer up to 30 chances to win over a three-month period on a single ticket. In November, December and January there will be 10 grand prize winners of $1,000 each. Raffle tickets are $100 each. All entrants will be added back to the raffle for subsequent drawings. Monthly drawings will be held in the St. Joseph Church Narthex following the 5 p.m. Mass on  Dec. 14 and Jan. 25. Winners do not need to be present. To enter, mail a check to St. Joseph Parish  Center, Attn: Grand Raffle, 4824 Highland Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515. Upon recepit of payment, a raffle ticket will be mailed. For more information or purchasing with a credit card, visit www.stjosephdg.org.

interest groups

50th anniversary celebration The Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club is planning their 50th anniversary celebration luncheon on Sunday, June 14. Looking for all past members to attend. Former members can register current contact information at www.DGJWC.org. Invitations will be sent in the spring.

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.

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.

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.

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

Holiday Bazaar DuPage Historical Museum Guild, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15, Wheaton Museum, 103 E. Wesley St. Includes handmade, vintage and resale items and “Granny’s Attic.” Free admission. Call (630) 668-7746.

Scrapbooking event Day-long, worldwide Crop Scene Investigation event sponsored by leading paper crafting manufacturers will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15, at Memories and Beyond, 1400C 75th St. Downers Grove. Classes will teach new and seasoned crafters paper crafting and scrapbooking techniques and offer ideas for homemade gift projects. For more information, visit www.cropscene.com.

Exempt Our Elevators Advocate Group meeting 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, United Methodist Church, 7970 Lake St., River Forest. Group is advocating exempting condominium elevators from state regulations that mandate expensive upgrades to existing elevators. Meeting open to condo owners and apartment dwellers. For more information, e-mail Al Popowits at algailpopowits@earthlink.net.

religion

Speak for Peace Tour 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee and local peace groups. Two speakers: Iraqi consultant, Raed Jarrar, and Iraq War veteran, Eugene Cherry. (312) 427-2533.

Acoustic Renaissance concert 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Unitarian Church of Hinsdale, 11 W. Maple. Singer/songwriter, Claudia Schmidt, will perform. Guitarist, singer and songwriter, Greg Boerner, will open the show. $15 adults, $13 seniors and students. for more information, call (708) 802-0236, www.acousticren.com.

Chili cookoff and pie auction 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Downers Grove Community Church, 6600 Fairview Ave. Public welcome. Free. Call (630) 969-3320, www.dgcc.org.

Autumn craft bazaar 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, Holy Trinity Church, lower level Family Hall, 111 S. Cass Ave., Westmont. Crafts and bake sale. Food and beverages will be available. Call (630) 968-1366.

Shop for a Cause event 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, St. Andrew’s parish hall, 1125 Franklin St., Downers Grove. Sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women’s group. Prizes to be raffled. Tickets are three for $5. (630) 968-9188.

World War II speaker 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, Unitarian Church of Hinsdale, 11 W. Maple. Chemist and author, Wesley Adamczyk, will discuss his book, “When God Looked the Other Way,” about the forced exile of thousands of Poles by the Soviet government in the opening weeks of the war. (630) 323-2885.