Widow, widower group to meet Sept. 16 Widowed men and women of all ages are invited to attend the next social gathering Thursday, Sept. 16, at the Quality Inn, 933 S. Riverside, Elmhurst, at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5. The entertainment will be Polynesian dancers and songs sung in the Don Ho styles. For more information, call Ron at 630-653-5721.
Prostate screenings Sept. 17 The Chicago Prostate Center, 815 Pasquinelli Drive, Westmont, will hold free prostate screenings for men over 50 on Friday, Sept. 17, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The screening includes a PSA blood test, a digital rectal exam, physician consultation and immediate results. Comedian Tom Dreesen will share his story from 10-11:30. For more information, call 630-654-2515.
Redeemer Lutheran picnic Sept. 12 Redeemer Lutheran Church, St. Charles Road and Kenilworth Avenue, Elmhurst, will hold its Rally Day Picnic on Sept. 12 at 11:30 a.m. to celebrate the beginning of the Sunday school year. For details on the picnic and Sunday school programs, call 630-834-1411.
Shredding event Sept. 11 West Suburban Bank, 2800 Finley Road, Downers Grove, will hold a free “Shred It and Forget It” day Saturday, Sept. 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring up to 10 boxes of papers for shredding.
Cat Guardians meeting Sept. 16 Cat Guardians Animal Shelter will hold its annual general meeting Thursday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Helen M. Plum Memorial Library in the auditorium. The meeting is open to all volunteers and the general public.
B.R. Ryall meet and greet Sept. 14 The B.R. Ryall YMCA, 49 Deicke Drive, Glen Ellyn, will host a meet and greet for the new executive director, Walter Johnson, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14. For more information or reservations, call Pete Moore at 630-668-3861. Refreshments will be served.
TCD car show Sept. 18 The high school automotive program at Technology Center of DuPage will host its second annual TCD Car Show Saturday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m in the south parking lot at 301 S. Swift Road, Addison. For details about entering your car, contact instructor Shawn Bidlingmeyer at 630-691-7518. All makes and models are welcome. A Crowd’s Favorite trophy will be awarded at the end of the day.
Garden club meets Sept. 14 The Village Garden Club of Villa Park will meet Tuesday, Sept. 14, at the Community Recreation Center Building, 320 E. Wildwood, Villa Park, at 7:30 p.m. Bill Scheffler of Pure Prairie Organic will talk about problems in your garden, and how to solve them. Refreshments will be served.
ESCONI meets Sept. 10 The Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois (ESCONI) will meet Friday, Sept. 10, at 8 p.m., in Room 161 of Building K at College of DuPage, for a general meeting and a guest speaker, Dale Gnidovec, who will talk about dinosaurs and their dig sites. Visit www.esconi.org for more information.
Youth cardio class in Oakbrook Terrace The Oakbrook Terrace Park District is offering a class in youth cardio Mondays, Sept. 20 to Oct. 11, from 4-4:45 p.m. for children in grades three through five. The cost is $45/$50. Register by Sept. 15. Call 630-574-0420 or visit www.obtpd.org/fc for more information.
Lung association walk/run Sept. 19 The American Lung Association is holding its 2010 Fight for Air Walk/Run Sunday, Sept. 19, at McDonald’s Hamburger University. For details, visit FightforAirRunWalk.org or call 1-800-LUNG-USA.
Cooperative Education Job fair Sept. 17 Glenbard District 87’s Business Education Council will host its first Cooperative Education Student Job Fair Friday, Sept. 17, at the College of DuPage Carol Stream campus. The district seeks businesses that will consider hiring high school students. To participate or for more information, contact Mark Zurales at 630-942-7503 or at mark_zurales@glenbard.org.
Birding club outing The DuPage Birding Club will meet Saturday, Sept. 18, at 7:30 a.m. at Lincoln Marsh, just north of downtown Wheaton. For details, contact Liz Timmer at 312-304-7000.
Learn about disability insurance Sept. 14 On Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m., at the Helen M. Plum Memorial Library, Bob Herman and Susan L. Esses will present “From Here to Security: A Step by Step Guide to Disability Insurance.” For details or to reserve a space, call Adult Services at 630-627-0316.
Cornfest at Graue Mill Sept. 12 Stop by Graue Mill on Sunday, Sept. 12, for Cornfest, an old-fashioned family picnic, with food, fun and entertainment. Tickets are available for food, drinks and activities. For more information, call 630-655-2090, 630-920-9720 or visit www.grauemill.org.
Auditions at Stacey De & Co. Sept. 11-12 Stacey De and Company, 428 W. 22nd St., Lombard, announces auditions for “Honk, Jr.,” (ages 6 plus) and “13, The Musical,” (ages 11 plus) on Saturday, Sept. 11, from 6-8 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 12, from 1-3 p.m. Audition packets are now available; a production fee applies. Auditions are by appointment only. “Honk, Jr.” will be performed Nov. 12-14 and “13, The Musical,” will be Dec. 3-5. Call 630-916-7118 to reserve your audition slot.
AAUW pot luck supper Sept. 15 The Lombard Branch of the AAUW will hold a pot luck supper on Wednesday, Sept. 15, at 6:30 p.m. at First Church of Lombard, 220 S. Main St., Lombard, in Fellowship Hall. The PriMerry Players will perform on the topic of women inventors. For more information, visit www.aauw-il.org/lombard.
Flu vaccines in Villa Park Sept. 15 Flu vaccines will be offered between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, at the Village of Villa Park Parks and Recreation Department, Community Recreation Building, 320 E. Wildwood. The vaccine, offered through Walgreens, costs $29.99 and is covered at no charge for patients who have Medicare Plan B (red, white and blue card). Bring identification. Call 630-834-8970 or 630-834-8525 for more information.
Bridal program at York Center Sept. 20 York Center Park District is offering Bridal Beauty on Monday, Sept. 20, from 7-9 p.m. The class prepares brides, their bridal party and family to look their best for that special day. The fee is $30. Register by Monday Sept. 13. Visit www.yorkcenterparks.org or call 630-629-0886 for more information.
Network group kicks off Sept. 10 The Lombard Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry has a new group, the Lilacia AM Open Networking group, which will kick off Friday, Sept. 10, from 7:30-9 a.m. at Panera Bread, 1400 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. There will be a brief presentation by Anna Weselak of Weselak and Associates on “Polishing Up Your 30 Second Commercial.” Attendees will then get a chance to try out their commercial with Lombard chamber friends. While the idea for this meeting was designed to address individuals who are unable to attend chamber monthly luncheons, everyone is welcome to attend. For details, call 630-637-5040 or visit www.lombardchamber.com and click on “Events.”
Fishing derby with Lombard Park District The Lombard Park District will hold its All-American Fishing Derby Saturday, Sept. 11, from 8-11 a.m. at Four Seasons park. There will be prizes for the biggest, smallest and most fish. Participants over age 16 should have a fishing license with them as state codes apply. Bring a water bucket to use as a live well. The event will take place rain or shine and concludes at 10:30 for the awards presentation at 11. Preregistration is required for this event. Call 630-620-7322 or visit www.lombardparks.com for details.
Lebanese food festival Our Lady of Lebanon Church, 950 N. Grace St., Lombard, will be hosting its third annual Lebanese Food Festival Saturday, Sept. 11, from 5-11 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. All community members are invited to attend this fundraiser celebrating the Lebanese heritage. There will be authentic Lebanese food, singers and dancers; child and family activities; raffles; and an experience of Lebanon’s traditions and customs. For more information, call 847-533-4248 or visit www.ollchicago.org.
C.O.D. Heritage Month film festival Sept. 15 The College of DuPage Latin American Studies Committee, in conjunction with Alter Ego Productions, will host a free Heritage Month Double Feature Film Festival Wednesday, Sept. 15, from 6-10 p.m. at the McAninch Arts Center Mainstage. The event, which features free admission and popcorn, will include the screening of “Sin Nombre” and “City of God.” For more information, call 630-942-2712 or e-mail pb-steve@cod.edu.
Community Table resumes Sept. 8 The Community Table at First Church of Lombard UCC, 220 S. Main St., Lombard, resumes today, Sept. 8, from 5:30-7 p.m. The goal is to provide a nutritious meal in a social setting for those in the community. For more information, contact Sandra Hill at 630-629-2630, ext. 10
Holy Trinity Community Picnic Sept. 12 Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Madison and Grace streets, Lombard, will hold a community picnic Sunday, Sept. 12, at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome for a day of food, fun and fellowship.
Early Learning Academy registration Christ the King Early Learning Academy, 115 E. 15th St., Lombard, has a few openings for kindergarten and 4-year-old full-time preschoolers. Visit www.ctklombard.org and follow the link to the Early Learning Academy or call Jill Placey, director, at 630-627-0640.
St. Thomas adult learning opportunities St. Thomas United Methodist Church, 2S511 Route 53, Glen Ellyn, will offer adult Sunday school classes: The Enough study uses Adam Hamilton’s “Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity,” and meets on Sundays at 8:45 a.m. beginning Sept. 12. Adult daytime Bible study begins Monday, Sept. 13, from 1:30-3 p.m. The topic for the fall session led by Pastor Anderson will be a study of the minor prophets. The evening Bible study will be held on Thursday evenings in October and November and the topic for study is “Food and Faith.” For more information, call 630-469-1214 or visit STUMC.net.
Beginner line dance classes in Lombard Beginner line dance classes are held Mondays at York Township Senior Center, 1502 S. Meyers Road, Lombard, with the ultra-beginner class at 11:45 a.m. and the beginner class at 1 p.m. No partner is required. For more information, call 630-533-5233.
C.O.D. Foundation golf and tennis outing College of DuPage will host the 28th annual College of DuPage Foundation Golf and Tennis Outing Monday, Sept. 20, at the Stonebridge Country Club in Aurora. Proceeds fund COD student scholarships. The outing begins at 11 a.m. with registration, driving range and putting green access included. A buffet lunch begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by golf at 12:30 p.m. A tennis clinic and doubles play begins at 1 p.m., followed by cocktails, dinner, an auction and raffle at 5:30 p.m. Various packages are available, registration is required and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, call 630-942-2462 or visit www.cod.edu/foundation/events.htm.
Free school day off event in Villa Park The Villa Park Recreation Department is offering a free school day off event for ages 5-10 Friday, September 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Iowa Community Center. The Sports Spectacular will give children the opportunity to spend their day off of school competing in events like basketball, baseball, soccer and more. Children will be grouped according to age. Prizes will be awarded. Bring a non-perishable sack lunch. Sports Spectacular is free but pre-registration is required. Call 630-834-8970 or visit www.vprd.org for more information.
Skateboarding lessons in Villa Park The Villa Park Recreation Department announces skateboarding lessons will be offered this fall at the Villa Park Skatepark located at Terrace and Harvard Avenue. Brendan and Mark from Misdated Skateboards will coach individuals and groups on the basic techniques of riding, and teach new and old tricks. Participants should bring their skateboard, helmet and water bottle to each class. The lessons are geared toward children age 6 and older and will be offered Saturday, Sept. 25, to Oct. 9 from 9 -11 a.m. The fee is $29. For more information contact Mikie at 630-834-8970 or Mikie@vprd.org.
Beer and wine tasting Sept. 11 20 West Wine & Spirits is hosting a beer and wine tasting event, the Tri-Town Toast, Saturday, Sept. 11, from 3-7 p.m. at 20 W. St. Charles Road, Lombard. All proceeds benefit the Tri-Town YMCA. More than 70 wines and beers will be available. Unlimited wristbands are $20. For more information, call 630-629-7322 or visit www.tritownymca.org.
‘Lunch Break’ program Sept. 16 Baby boomers, retirees, all are welcome to attend the “Lunch Break” program at Village Green Baptist Church, 200 S. Lambert Road, Glen Ellyn, on Thursday, Sept. 16, from noon to 1 p.m., when guest speaker Don Conrad will talk about his Help Trip to Haiti. For more information or reservations, contact Alyce Litz at 630-668-2244.
DuPage Birding Club meets Sept. 9 The public is invited to the DuPage Birding Club meeting Thursday, Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m., in the lower level of Faith Lutheran Church, 41 N. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Guest speaker Tom Kuenzli of Eagle Optics will talk about binoculars and scopes in “Understanding Optics.”
Revolutionary War reenactment Sept. 11-12 Cantigny Park will stage an authentic Revolutionary War reenactment Sept. 11-12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free with $5 parking per vehicle. Other upcoming events include the Oktoberfest Dinner Sept. 17, stargazing Sept. 18, a car show Sept. 19, a green fair Sept. 25, a Civil War symposium and reenactment Oct. 2-3 and a fall festival Oct. 9. For more information, visit Cantigny.org.
Fall registration for NEDSRA programs The Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association (NEDSRA) opens registration for its new fall schedule with various programming for children and adults with disabilities. The programs are held at NEDSRA, 1770 W. Centennial Place, Addison, or in surrounding communities as listed. Look for activities such as bowling, wheelchair basketball, power lifting, water activities, cooking and more. For details, call 630-620-4500 or visit www.nedsra.org.
Crafters wanted for upcoming fair Crafters are wanted for the St. Alexander’s annual Crafter’s Holiday, 230 S. Cornell, Villa Park, scheduled this year for Saturday, Oct. 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $30 for space with your table, and $40 for a space with the church’s table. Call Pat at 630-941-8592, or Marianne at 630-834-2183 for more information.
Villa Park’s got talent contest Sept. 9 The Villa Park’s Got Talent contest will be held Thursday, Sept. 9 from 5-8 p.m. as part of the opening night festivities of the Villa Park Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Oktoberfest festival at Lions Park. Local talent will compete in various categories before a panel of judges. Winners will perform again on Sunday, Sept. 12 from 2-3 p.m. The contest will be held indoors at the Community Recreation Building, 320 E. Wildwood in the event of inclement weather.
Parents’ Day Out at nursery school The Cooperative Nursery School, at First Church of Lombard, 220 S. Main St., has openings for the 2010-11 school year in the Thursday Parents’ Day Out program for ages 15 months to 5 years from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information, contact Sue Bielenda, director, at 630-629-2630, ext. 14, or visit www.coopnurseryschool.com.
Birding club outings The DuPage Birding Club will take a trip to Cantigny Park in Wheaton, Saturday, Sept. 11, at 7:30 a.m. For details, contact Jeff Reiter at 630-545-1838 or jreiter@wordsonbirds.com. On Sunday, Sept. 12, meet at Montrose (Chicago lake front) at 7 a.m. For details, contact Bob and Karen Fisher at 630-985-2956 or bfisher928@aol.com.
Seller registration for fall resale event St. Pius X School, Lombard, will hold seller registration for the fall clothing and toy resale on Monday, Sept. 13, and Thursday, Sept. 16, from 7-8 p.m. in the school. The registration fee is $12. Current seller numbers will be held for the first registration only. No late registrations will be accepted. Volunteer to help and receive a $5 refund. The sale is Oct. 1-2. Contact Theresa at 630-889-1754 for more information.
Hospital foundation autumn Affair Sept. 11 The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation will hold its sixth annual Autumn Affair gala on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago. The evening includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, dinner and dancing to the Stanley Paul Orchestra, as well as a live and silent auction. Proceeds will benefit the Power of Prevention community health screening initiative at Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare. Tickets are $250 and tables of 10 are available. Black tie optional attire is requested at the event. For more information about the event, sponsorship and underwriting opportunities, or to purchase tickets, call 630-782-7829, or visit www.emhfoundation.org.
Finance Seminar at Methodist church Faith United Methodist Church, 815 S. Finley Road, Lombard, is hosting “Free-Up Financial Living,” a six-hour seminar that will provide you with the tools to manage your money and experience the peace and freedom that come from managing finances according to one’s goals and God’s goals for individuals. The dates are Thursdays, Sept. 23 and 30, and Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 29. The cost is $20 for materials and pre-work is required, which will be forwarded by e-mail or available in hard copy at the church office. Registration is due by Sept 10. Call 630-627-1039 for details or to register.
Junior Historians sign-up Sept. 12 The Lombard Historical Society’s Junior Historians program will have its first meeting of the 2010-11 year on Sunday, Sept. 12, from 1-4 p.m. at the Sheldon Peck Homestead, Grace and St. Charles Road. Parents can sign up their children for the monthly programs about history or heritage. Docents will be making bread over an open fire and children can churn butter as well. The program is open to youth 8-12 years old. Programs are held the second Friday of the month from 3:30-5 p.m., and include activities and crafts with a pioneer theme. The cost is $10 per child per year for members and $25 per child per year for non-members. For more information, call 630-629-1885 or visit www.lombardhistory.org. Also check out Facebook for photos and descriptions.
Youth soccer in Villa Park The Villa Park Recreation Department announces that openings are still available for fall soccer for children in first through eighth grades. The fall soccer season features a seven game season, with games on Saturday mornings beginning Sept. 11. Teams practice one day per week between the hours of 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Teams are co-rec and are determined on a random basis. New this fall is that the seventh-and eighth-grade age group will play in the Mid Suburban Soccer League and play teams from Addison, Glendale Heights, Itasca, Medinah, Roselle and Wood Dale. The fee for soccer is $52. Call Steve Munsie at 630-834-8970 or e-mail him at SteveM@vprd.org with any questions.
Church seeks crafters for holiday craft show On Saturday, Nov. 6, First United Methodist Church of Lombard will host its 30th show. Tables are $25. For information or an application, call Alice at 630-930-7696 or Gene at 630-627-1668.
Library events The Helen Plum Library’s popular Stories to Grow On resumes Mondays, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m., and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to share stories, songs and more for children of all ages. No registration is needed, but children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Sign-up begins Saturday, Sept. 11 for the fall sessions of Littlest Storytime, for birth to age 3 with a caregiver, and Preschool Storytime, for ages 3-5 but not yet in kindergarten. Registration for Book Trek for grades two and three begins Saturday, Sept. 11. A new genealogy club will meet Tuesday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. Discover the value of LinkedIn Thursday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. For information on these and other events and programs, call 630-627-0316.
Angel food ministries Sept. 14 Angel Food Ministries office will be open Tuesday, Sept. 14, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. The menu is available at www.Angelfoodministries.com. Everyone qualifies and there is no application fee. The host site takes orders and acts as the distribution host: Faith United Methodist Church of Lombard, 815 S. Finley Road, Lombard. Call 630-629-1039 or 630-629-1679.
‘Walk back in Time’ house walk Sept. 11 The third annual “A Walk Back in Time to Villa Park’s Historic Homes” House Walk will take place Saturday, Sept. 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This fundraising event for the Villa Park Historical Society and Friends of the Villa Park Library will showcase five homes. The walk begins at the Villa Park Historical Museum, 220 S. Villa Ave., where you pick up the house walk book and/or purchase a ticket. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the walk. They are available at the museum, library, Blue Frog Beads, 15 E. Park Blvd., and Circa Antiques, 30 S. Villa Ave.
Medicare program at the library tonight Today, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m., presenter Dan Cantu will review Parts A, B and C, and cover changes in Part D of Medicare. For more information or to reserve a space, call Adult Services at 630-627-0316.
Volunteer tutors needed Volunteer tutors are needed for the Congregation of St. Joseph adult literacy/ESL program, Tutors on Wheels. A training program will take place Saturday, Sept. 11, from 9 a.m. to noon. No prior second language skills are needed. For more information, call 630-217-0396.
International Literacy Day at the Plum library In recognition of International Literacy Day, today, Sept. 8, representatives from Literacy DuPage, an area tutoring organization, will be in the library lobby in the afternoon and evening to provide information on their organization for individuals in need of their services and also for aspiring tutors.
Bags tournament in Villa Park Sept. 11 The popular backyard game of Bags will be offered as part of “Oktoberfest” 2010 the annual family festival held at Lions Park by Villa Park Parks and Recreation. Two-person teams will compete for “Best of the Fest.” Each team is guaranteed two matches. The open division for ages 16 and up takes place on Saturday, Sept. 11, at 4 p.m. and the parent/child (children ages 7 and up) will be on Sunday, Sept. 12, at 1 p.m. The registration deadline is Sept. 4. The fee is $9 per team. Complete tournament schedules will be available on Sept. 9. To register, complete the team registration form, available at the Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa, or online at vprd.org. For additional information, contact Steve Munsie at 630-834-8970 or Steve@vprd.org.
Town Centre car corral, car/bike show The Lombard Town Centre will hold its second annual car and motorcycle swap meet Sunday, Sept. 12, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Hammerschmidt property/Metra parking lot at St. Charles Road and Garfield Street in Lombard. There will also be a car corral and car and bike show. The top 50 cars and bikes will go home with a trophy. The entry fee for a swap space is $25, $10 for the car and bike corral and $20 for the car and bike show. Call 630-620-8063 or Kim at 630-705-0141. Visit the Web site www.lombardtowncentre.org for information.
