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.

Monthly open mike 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, Two-Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. For high school and college age students. Free. (630) 969-9720, info@twowaystreet.org.

Rock music 8:30 p.m. Lloyd Dobler Effect, Thursday, Sept. 25, $5; 5 to 7 p.m. Aiden O’Tool; 7:30 to 7:45 p.m. Trinity Irish Dancers, followed at 9 p.m. by Wild Colonial Bhoys, Celtic rock, Friday, Sept. 26, $5; 9 p.m. Elevation, U2 Tribute band, Saturday, Sept. 27, $5, Ballydoyle Irish Pub, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. (630) 969-0600.

Folk music Eric and Beth Carlson, 8:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, Two-Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. $5. (630) 969-9720, info@twowaystreet.org.

Acoustic music Bob Hartwell, 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26; Folk/rock music, Alan Morphew, 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Stillwater, 5141 Main St., Downers Grove. No cover charge. (630) 324-4291.

Bluegrass Jam 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Two-Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. $1. (630) 969-9720, info@twowaystreet.org.

Musicians wanted DuPage Symphony Orchestra seeking musicians for its 2008-09 concert season. Openings in all string sections and in selected woodwind, brass and percussion sections. Auditions will be held by appointment. For more information or appointment, call Barbara Schubert at (773) 702-7628.

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.

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. 24, Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St. Movie is “Brief Encounter.” For more information, call Erik, (708) 785-5014.

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.

Film viewing 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 24 and 25, and noon, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27 and 28, Classic Cinema Tivoli Theater, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Movie is “Rent On Broadway!” For more information, visit www.classiccinemas.com.

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

America On the Move Week Through Sept. 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.

“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.

Mystic Blue cruise SEASPAR, Saturday, Sept. 27, Navy Pier, Chicago. Transportation is provided from SEASPAR, 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove at 10 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m. $80 per person. SEASPAR provides year-round recreation services for individuals with disabilities. To register, call (630) 960-7600.

Y Games 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove. Ages 6 to 17. One day competition in rock climbing, skateboarding and in-line skating. The top three competitors in each event will receive a prize. Registration forms available at www.indianboundaryymca.org.

Wonder Works Museum trip SEASPAR, Saturday, Sept. 27, 6445 W. North Ave., Oak Park. Ages 11 to 15. View exhibits that include "Farm to Market" and "North Avenue Art Works." Lunch included. Transportation is provided from SEASPAR, 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove at 9:30 a.m. and returns at 2 p.m. $31 per person. SEASPAR provides year-round recreation services for individuals with disabilities. To register, call (630) 960-7600.

Mexican restaurant trip SEASPAR, Sunday, Sept. 28, Rancho Santa Fe, 195 Remington Blvd., Bolingbrook. Ages teens and adults. Transportation is provided from SEASPAR, 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove at noon and returns at 2:30 p.m. $30 per person. SEASPAR provides year-round recreation services for individuals with disabilities. To register, call (630) 960-7600.

Pajama party SEASPAR, 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, SEASPAR, 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove. Teen girls and adult women. Bring pillow, blanket and pajamas. Food, movie and makeup. $28 per person. SEASPAR provides year-round recreation services for individuals with disabilities. To register, call (630) 960-7600.


Reading and booksigning 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. Author is Joseph Delaney, "Wrath of the Bloodeye." (630) 963-2665.

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.

Westmont Jaycees 7:30 p.m. every fourth Thursday, Knights of Columbus Hall, 25 N. Cass Ave., Westmont. www.westmontjaycees.org.

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.

Faithful Circle Quilters 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, First Presbyterian Church, Downers Grove. Peg Bingham will present a lecture titled, “Ribbons and Knots,” inspired by the intricate Celtic knots, but are easy. She will present a workshop titled, “Love Knot and Ribbon Border,” on Saturday. For more information, call (630) 617-9996, www.fcquilters.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.

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.

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

Downers Grove Junior Women’s Club 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, September through May, Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Meet on third Tuesday in December and March. (630) 632-5345, www.dgjwc.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 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.

American Legion Alexander Bradley Burns Post, 7:30 p.m. every first Wednesday, American Legion Hall, 4000 Saratoga Ave., Downers Grove. Bingo every Tuesday. Call Post Adjutant, (630) 968-9710., www.post80.org.

Downers Grove Woman’s Club 1 p.m. every first Wednesday, September through April, Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. (630) 969-2397.

Ladies Aid of the Bohemian Home 1 p.m. every first Wednesday, except July, Aug., Jan.,Tabor Hills Pavillion, 1327 Crystal Ave., Naperville. Board meeting, 11 a.m. $8 for noon lunch. To register for lunch, call Vlasta, (630) 322-8681.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mended Hearts Inc. 7 p.m. every first Wednesday except July and August, Oak Rooms, Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove.

Prostate cancer support group 7 p.m. every first Wednesday, excluding July, Chicago Prostate Center, 815 Pasquinelli Drive, Westmont. (630) 366-7862.

Classes/seminars

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

Black and White Ball kick-off event American Cancer Society, along with presenting sponsors Molex and Advocate Christ Medical Center, will host a reception to kick-off the 2009 Black and White Ball on Thursday, Sept. 25, at ZED451 restaurant, 3008 Finley Road, Downers Grove. For more information on the event, call (630) 932-1141.

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.

Oktoberfest fundraiser 5 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, St. Joan of Arc School gym, 820 Division St., Lisle. German music and performance by show and dance band, “Tribute.” German food, beer and wine available. Raffles and door prizes. Proceeds benefit Upendo Village in Kenya. Adults age 21 and older. $5 per person. Tickets available at Leo’s Cleaners, 4752 Main St. and The Nook, 4738 Main St., Lisle, or at the door. For more information, visit www.stjoanlisle.org.

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.

Butterfly Ball fundraiser The Ray Graham Association, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Bobak’s Signature Events, 6440 Double Eagle Drive, Woodridge. Dinner, entertainment, silent auction and raffle. $150 per person. For tickets, call (630) 620-2222.

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.

Barkapalooza Walk-a-Thon and Pet Expo West Suburban Humane Society, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, Patriot's Park, 55th St. and Fairview Ave., Downers Grove. Includes blessing of the animals, face painting, games, bake sale, raffles, dog pedicures, rescue groups, Sky Dogz Frisbee Dog Team. $10 registration fee for the walk. For more information, visit www.barkapalooza.org.

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.

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

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. Registration fee is  $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.

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.

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/.


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, 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 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

Taste of Downers Grove 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, The Esplanade, 1801 Butterfield Road, corner of I-355 and Butterfield Road. Features over 25 food items from Downers Grove restaurants with live entertainment by Chicagoland's acoustic duo, Frank and Dave. Food samples priced $2 to $6. No entrance fee. (630) 729-0380.

Potluck dinner and program American Association of University Women will hold its fall potluck dinner and program on Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Downers Grove Library, lower level, 1050 Curtiss St. Social at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m., followed by program. Members of the public are welcome. For more information, call (630) 724-0892.

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.