Arts and Entertainment

Music

Open mic 7 p.m. Sundays, Starbucks Coffee, 1001 W. 75th St., Woodridge. Free.

Marshall Vente Duo 5 to 11 p.m. Mondays, Sullivan’s Steakhouse, 244 S. Main St., Naperville. (630) 305-0230, www.sullivansteakhouse.com.

Jim Guter music Duos, 7 to 11 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; Trio, 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Timpano Martini Bar and Chophouse, 22 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. (630) 753-0985.

Live club music Dueling Pianos, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays; Michael Heaton, Fridays; DJ Vizza, 9:30 p.m. Saturdays, Club Mamalu, 10 W. Chicago Ave., Naperville. (630) 416-3310.

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

Gallery opening Artavo Galleries opening of its flagship art gallery, Design Pointe Center, Suite 122, Route 59 and Brookdale Road, Naperville. “ArtLease” program for those interested in future purchase of artwork. For more information on “ArtLease,” call (630) 922-5400.

"Connections" exhibit Through Oct. 9, The Gallery of Oesterle Library, North Central College, 320 E. School St., Naperville. Painting and sculpture by Sheila Ganch and Paula Kloczkowski Luberda. www.northcentralcollege.edu/show.

“Not For the Season” exhibit Through Nov. 6, Aurora University’s Dunham Gallery, Dunham Hall, 1400 Marseillaise Place, Aurora. Oil paintings by Tyler Hennings, Monmouth college assistant professor of art. (630) 844-4924.

Photography exhibit "The Power of Music: Photographic Portraits of Americans and their Musical Instruments, 1860-1915," through Dec. 14, Naper Settlement, Heritage Gallery, 523 S. Webster St. Photographer is musician and historian Mark Gardner. www.napersettlement.museum.

Theater

“An Evening With Joy Behar” 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, Paramount theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Comedic performance by co-host of ABC’s “The View.” $48.50 to $58.50. For tickets, call (630) 896-6666, www.theparamounttheatre.com.

"Night of the Living Dead: The Musical" 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 19 to Nov. 1, The Riverfront Playhouse, 11-13 S. Water Street Mall, Aurora. $15 adults, $12 students and seniors. For tickets, call (630) 897-9496.

"Dancing at Lughnasa" North Central College Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19 and 20; 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. For ticket information, call North Central College box office at (630) 637-7469, www.northcentralcollege.edu/show.

“The Jungle Book” Naperville Park District, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19 and 20; and 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, Naperville Central High School theater, 440 Aurora Ave. $8. Tickets available at www.napervilleparks.org.

“Aztec Stories” 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26, Aurora University, Perry Theatre, Aurora Foundation Center for Community Enrichment, 1305 Kenilworth Place. Stories, music and traditions. Free. For more information, call (630) 844-6259.

Nature events

"Arbor Reading" Storytime and activities, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays, Sept. 19 and 26, Morton Arboretum, Children's Garden, Interstate 88 and Route 53, Lisle. Topic is "Happy Harvest." www.mortonarb.org.

"Sun Chasers" 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends, Sept. 20, 21, 27 and 28, Morton Arboretum, Children's Garden, Interstate 88 and Route 53, Lisle. Learn facts about sunflowers and paint a picture using sunflowers. www.mortonarb.org.

Tallgrass prairie hike 1 to 2 p.m. weekends, Sept. 20, 21, 27 and 28, Morton Arboretum, Prairie Visitor Center, Interstate 88 and Route 53, Lisle. Guided hike through the 100 acre Schulenberg Prairie. www.mortonarb.org.

"Taming of the Shrew" Morton Arboretum theatre-hike, Interstate 88 and Route 53, Lisle, weekends, Sept. 20, 21, 27 and 28. Performance times are 1 p.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Hike from scene to scene as you watch the tale unfold. $13 to $22. For tickets, call (630) 725-2066, www.mortonarb.org.

Author meet and greet 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, Morton Arboretum store, Interstate 88 and Route 53, Lisle. Authors Denise Brennan-Nelson and Rosemarie Brennan, "Willow," will discuss their book. www.mortonarb.org.

"Harvest Days" 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20 and 21, Morton Arboretum, Children's Garden, Interstate 88 and Route 53, Lisle. Join youth volunteers, the Macgyvers, as they harvest their gardens for a show and tell. www.mortonarb.org.

“Ruff’n It” Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, Greene Valley Forest Preserve, 22W535 75th St., Naperville. Free. Grooming demonstrations, dog fashions, tail-wagging contest. Demonstrations of agility, weight pulling, dog sledding and search-and-rescue. Meet staff and volunteers from several animal rescue and adoption organizations. All dogs must be leashed at all times. (630) 933-7200.

"Gourd Gadgets" 1 to 4 p.m. weekdays in September, Morton Arboretum, Children's Garden, Interstate 88 and Route 53, Lisle. Learn different ways gourds can be used. www.mortonarb.org.

Volunteers needed Morton Arboretum is seeking volunteers to work in the Children’s Garden weekdays and weekends, assisting visitors, making presentations or overseeing children’s activities. Age 21 and over. To volunteer, call Sally Kenaston, (630) 719-2443, www.mortonarb.org.

Open-air tram tour Daily April through October, Morton Arboretum, Interstate 88 and Route 53, Lisle. $6 adults, $5 ages 3 to 17. Call (630) 968-0074 for times, www.mortonarb.org.

Library

Drop-in storytime Fountaindale Public Library District, Saturday, Sept. 20, at 11 a.m. in Romeoville library, 201 Normantown Road; and at 2 p.m. in Bolingbrook library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road. Hear stories about "Clifford the Big Red Dog" and meet "Clifford" in person. (815) 886-2030, (630) 759-2102, www.fountaindale.lib.il.us.

"Build It! DUPLO" Fountaindale Public Library District, 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22, Romeoville library, 201 Normantown Road; and 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26, Bolingbrook library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road. Ages 2 to 4, with adult. Children can bring in their own DUPLO blocks or use the library's. (815) 886-2030, (630) 759-2102, www.fountaindale.lib.il.us.

"American Heritage: Czech and Hungarian" Fountaindale Public Library District, 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, Romeoville library, 201 Normantown Road; and 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, Bolingbrook library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road. Grades kindergarten to five, with adult. Explore traditions, art and music, stories and tales of Czech and Hungarian culture. Craft and snack. (815) 886-2030, (630) 759-2102, www.fountaindale.lib.il.us.

Anime Club Fountaindale Public Library District, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, Bolingbrook library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road. Grades 6 to 12. Learn to draw anime/manga style. (630) 759-2102.

Yoga class Fountaindale Public Library District, 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, Bolingbrook library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road. Grades 9 to 12 and adults. Learn how to relax and decompress using yoga. Bring yoga mat or large towel.
(630) 759-2102.

"Don't Pay the College Sticker Price" Fountaindale Public Library District, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, Romeoville library, 201 Normantown Road. Grades 9 to 12 and adults. Joseph Orsolini from College Aid Planners will talk on how to reduce the overall cost of a college education. (815) 886-2030.

"Let's Create" Fountaindale Public Library District, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, Romeoville library, 201 Normantown Road; and 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, Bolingbrook library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road. Grades kindergarten to five. Create a fun craft. (815) 886-2030, (630) 759-2102, www.fountaindale.lib.il.us.

Great Reads Book Club Fountaindale Public Library District, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, Romeoville library, 201 Normantown Road. Adults. Read literature that covers family issues or current hot topics. September's title is "The Fourth Bear" by Jasper Fforde. New members welcome. (815) 886-2030.

"Make-It, Take-It" Fountaindale Public Library District, Saturday, Sept. 27, during regular library hours in Romeoville library, 201 Normantown Road, and Bolingbrook library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road. All ages. Make a craft in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. (815) 886-2030, (630) 759-2102, www.fountaindale.lib.il.us.

Miscellaneous

Weekly themed storytimes 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 47 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville.

Glamour Girls Naperville Park District, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, Craft Room 205, 305 W. Jackson Ave. Ages 3 to 12; 5 and under with adult. Crafts and makeup. $33 residents, $50 nonresidents. Register at www.napervilleparks.org.

“Little Miss Manners” etiquette class Naperville Park District, 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 23 to Oct. 28, Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, Room 206, 305 W. Jackson Ave. Girls in grades one to five. Modeling techniques and social manners. $66 residents, $99 nonresidents. Register at www.napervilleparks.org.

Reading and booksigning 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Author is Christine Blevins, "Midwife of the Blue Ridge." (630) 355-2665.

“Look Like Model or Be One” class Naperville Park District, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 23 to Oct. 28, Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, Room 206, 305 W. Jackson Ave. Girls in grades six to 11. Modeling techniques and social manners. $54 residents, $81 nonresidents. Register at www.napervilleparks.org.

Reading and booksigning 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Author is John Bemelmans Marciano, "Madeline and the Cats of Rome." (630) 355-2665.

Reading and booksigning 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Author is Peg Tyre, "Trouble With Boys." (630) 355-2665.

Traveling basketball program tryouts 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 eighth-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.

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 showing 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, Perry Theatre, Aurora Foundation Center for Community Enrichment, 1305 Kenilworth Place. Movie is “Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.” Free. For more information, call (630) 844-5615.

Square dance lessons Naper Squares will offer square dance lessons from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. starting Wednesday, Sept. 17, in Naperville. For more information and location, call Chris Burdick, (630) 202-3222.

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.

Midnight release party 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Celebrate the midnight release of “Brisingr,” by Christopher Paolini. Add to the prediction wall and try trivia games. Books available for purchase at midnight. (630) 963-2665.

Clubs

DuPage Area Older Women’s League 12:30 p.m. every third Saturday except July and August, National Lewis University Lisle Campus, room 201, 850 Warrenville Road, Lisle. For women 40 and older. (630) 971-0661.

Will County Mothers of Twins Club 7:30 p.m. every fourth Monday except December, Fire Station No. 5, 1706 Rodeo Drive, Bolingbrook. (815) 773-9561.

Bolingbrook VFW Post 5917, 8 p.m. every fourth Monday except May and December, Levy Center, 251 S. Canterbury Lane, Bolingbrook. Contact John Davin, (630) 632-9878, johnd94@sbcglobal.net.

Woodridge Rotary Club Noon Tuesdays, Seven Bridges Golf Club, Route 53, Woodridge. Call John Carey, (630) 960-5417, www.woodridgerotary.org.

Woodridge VFW Post 1578, 7:30 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Training Room of Woodridge Police Department, 1 Plaza Drive, Woodridge. Call Rob Reichert, (630) 985-0070.

Questioning Youth Center Social group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and questioning youth ages 16 to 20, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Naperville. For specific location, call (630) 415-2053.

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.

Rotary Club of Lisle 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Lisle Hilton, 3003 Corporate West Drive. Contact gmiller@lislerotary.org.

Lisle Kiwanis Club 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Hilton Lisle-Naperville, 3003 Corporate West Drive, Lisle. (630) 964-5282.

Platinum Toastmasters of Lisle 7:30 to 9 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesday, Lisle Fire Station Training Room, 1005 School St. info@platinum.freetoasthost.org.

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

Woodridge Toastmasters Club 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday, Woodridge Resource Center, 8274 Janes Ave. Call Tracy Hodge, (630) 357-3278.

Lemont Friendship Garden Club 7 p.m. every fourth Thursday, January through October. For more information, (630) 257-7889. lemontfriendshipgardenclub@live.com.

Support groups

Mental health and substance abuse Support group, 10 to 11:30 a.m. every third Saturday, Breaking Free, Suite 102B, 800 W. 5th Ave., Naperville. Call Michael Morgan, (630) 897-1004, Ext. 224, or John Kalmus, Ext. 212.

NarAnon 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.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 0910, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, call Barb, (630) 724-1209; Chapter 2265, 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays, (630) 969-2430; both at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2600 75th St., Woodridge.

SHARE Pregnancy difficulties support group, 7 to 9 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 919 S. Washington St., Naperville. (630) 527-3263.

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.

Overeaters Anonymous Noon Tuesdays, Evangelical Free Church, Room 3101, 1551 Hobson Road, Naperville. Baby-sitting available. Call Peggy, (630) 369-1753.

Teen-Parent Connection Support group for teens with or expecting children, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, DuPage Township Office, 241 Canterbury Lane, Bolingbrook. Contact Pam DiGioia, (630) 790-8433, Ext. 307, pamelad@teenparentconnection.org.

New Beginnings Support group for divorced, separated and widowed, 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Raphel’s Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville. www.newbeginnings-il.com.

Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 1313 N. Mill St., Naperville. www.acoa-chicagoland.org, debbiem6@aol.com.

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.

Spouse loss support group 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sunrise Assisted Living, 960 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Call Inger Erickson, (708) 234-2850.

Cancer Support Group 7:30 to 9 p.m. every fourth Wednesday, rectory basement west of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville. (630) 355-8980, Ext. 124.

Grief support program “Journey to Wholeness,” 10 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Edward Hospital Education Center, 801 S. Washington St., Naperville. (630) 527-5056.

Gam-Anon Gambling problem support group, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1101 Kimberly Way, Lisle. (708) 802-0105, www.gam-anon.org.

Seminars/classes

Panel discussion "Law and Film," 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, North Central College, Smith Hall in Old Main, 30 N. Brainard St., Naperville. Discussion with college faculty on films' illustration of the tensions among law, religion and politics. www.northcentralcollege.edu.

Fundraisers

Children’s toy and clothing resale Lisle Elementary Home and School Organization, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, Schiesher School gym, 5205 Kingston Ave., Lisle. Regular price sale from 7 a.m. to noon; select items half-price sale from 1 to 3 p.m. No children, infants or strollers allowed. (630) 493-8195.

Garage sale fundraiser Humane Haven Animal Shelter, Bolingbrook, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, Kohl’s Store parking lot, Boughton Road, east of Weber Road, Bolingbrook. Donations for the sale may be dropped off from 7:30 to 9 a.m. day of the sale. (630) 759-9695.

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.

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.

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 before the event 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.

Special events

Arts and crafts fair Midwest Art and Craft Fairs, Inc., Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20 and 21, The Promenade Bolingbrook, Boughton Road, just west of I-355. (630) 739-1071.

Naperville Independent Film Festival Sept. 24 to 27, Classic Cinemas Ogden Six Theatre, 1227 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville. For more information about films, showings and prices, visit www.NaperFilm.org.

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.

Luxury Home Tour Homes from 22 of the top homebuilders in the Chicagoland area, tours run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday to Sunday, Sept. 19 to 21. Includes St. Charles, Bannockburn, Hinsdale, Kildeer, Libertyville and New Lenox. Self-guided passport tickets available at Chicago-area Caribou Coffee locations and online at www.chicagohometour.com. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the homes. Attendees can tour all homes with one ticket. A tour map will be provided upon ticket purchase. Single home tickets will be sold at the homes for $5 each. For more information, call the ticket information line at (866) 895-8912.

Interest groups

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.

Gurrie Junior High School 25th reunion Class of 1983, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Kenny’s Pub, 917 W. 55th St., Countryside. Looking for classmates. Contact Karen Morfoot (Anderson), kmorfoot@marshallip.com.

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.

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

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

Lyons Township 65th reunion Class of 1943, Friday to Sunday, Oct. 3 to 5, La Grange Country Club. Contact Midge Lott Abrams, (630) 416-7330.

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 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.

York High School 50th reunion Class of 1958, Friday to Sunday, Oct. 3 to 5, Marriott Oak Brook Hotel, 1401 W. 22nd St., Oak Brook. For more information, visit www.yorkhigh58.com.

Lyons Township 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.

Lyons Township High School 42nd reunion Class of 1966, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Harry’s Sports Bar and Grille, 9901 W. 55th St., Countryside. For more information, call Ellen Houck Busch at (708) 354-5847.

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 West High School 10th reunion Class of 1998, Saturday, Oct. 25, FitzGerald’s Nightclub, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Buffet from 7 to 11 p.m.; DJ from 8 to 11 p.m. $40 per person, pay at the door. Price includes appetizer buffet, three drink tickets per person and free parking. Reservations by Oct. 11 to sltomcat@hotmail.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.

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/.

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.

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

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.

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.

Religion

Crafters wanted The Council of Catholic Women of St. Scholastica Parish, Woodridge, seeking crafters for fall holiday craft show Saturday, Oct. 4. Tables 6 to 8 feet or same size space available for $20 per table or two tables for $35. For more information or application, call Kathy at (630) 985-3197.