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Potpourri

Classic Radio Programs
Sun., Feb. 19, 2 p.m. Those Thrilling Days of Yesteryear, a radio re-enactment group will perform the classic radio shows Magnificent Montague, Lost in Hollywood and High Noon, from the Golden Age of Radio. Free and open to the public. Call Jill Wagner at 708-386-4040 or visit oakparkarms.com. At Oak Park Arms, 408 S. Oak Park Ave.

Elgin Opera Festival of Singers
Feel as if you are in a European bistro as outstanding singers from Elgin Opera perform while you enjoy sumptuous sustenance! Elgin Opera's Festival of Singers will again be presented from 6–8 p.m. on Sundays, Feb. 12 and 26, March 18 and 25 and April 15. Admission is free, but reservations are recommended. Call 847-742-0263 for authentic Italian cuisine and a prime table. At Villa Verone, located at 13 Douglas Ave. in downtown Elgin. To join the Elgin Opera Guild, call 847-695-5014 or visit elginopera.org.

Naper Settlement
An Evening with Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln at the White House. Sun., Feb. 12, 4 p.m. The President and Mrs. Lincoln are portrayed by Max and Donna Daniels, who will reflect on past events in their lives together from their early days in Springfield through the Civil War years. At Naper Settlement's Century Memorial Chapel, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Advance tickets $6 for adults, $5 for students, youth and Naperville Heritage Society sustaining members. Tickets at the door are $7 for adults, $6 for students and youth. For tickets, call 630-420-6010 or visit napersettlement.museum.

Lincoln's Legacy—Aurora University
"Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War," a display at AU's Phillips Library, 315 S. Gladstone Ave., Aurora, to Feb. 17. Displays feature 3 constructions from Lincoln Log toys and 100 Lincoln-related books. Free to the public. Featuring photographic reproductions of original documents, including a draft of Abraham Lincoln's first inaugural speech, the Emancipation Proclamation and the Thirteenth Amendment. The exhibit examines how President Lincoln used the Constitution to confront three crises of the Civil War—the secession of Southern states, slavery and wartime civil liberties. For library hours and more information, visit aurora.edu/library.

Project Linus Quilters
Wed., Feb. 8, 9 a.m.–noon. Fleece workshop. RSVP to Judi at 847-498-3987 or e-mail Linda at Linuschicago@aol.com. Times or location may change so please call before. Fleece workshop and Blanket Bees are held at Northbrook United Methodist Church, 1190 Western Ave., Northbrook.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Amazing Africa: Nubian Celebration
Sun., Feb. 26, 2–4 p.m. Celebrate the ancient African kingdoms of Nubia during Aftican-American History month with a tour through the Nubian gallery. Make Nubian crowns and belt, create your own Nubian-style mirror and learn how to write your name in Meroitic hieroglyphs, the script of ancient Nubia. At the University of Chicago, Oriental Institute, Breasted Hall, 1155 E. 58th St., Chicago. For details, call 773-702-9507 or ksilverstein@uchicago.edu.

Right Sizing Your Life and Sentimental Treasures
"Right sizing" helps to re-organize and prioritize a lifetime of accumulated possessions. The seminar is packed with insightful tips and simple ideas to make relocation easier. Winter refreshments will be serve.
Mon., Feb 20, 10–11:30 a.m. at Elmhurst Square, 400 W. Butterfield Rd., Elmhurst. RSVP to 630-832- 9922.
Mon., Feb 20, 1–2:30 p.m. at Lombard Square, 555 Foxworth Blvd., Lombard. RSVP to 630-629- 2900.

DePaul Geographical Society Lectures
Sat., March 10, 1:30 p.m. Monumental Endeavors: Contested 'Global' Architecture in Spain. At Schmitt Academic Center, 2320 N. Kenmore Ave., Room 154. Annual membership is $12 for all lectures or a one day charge of $2. Call Dr. Richard Houk at 773-325-7871 for more details.

Lake Villa Library Silent Auction
Thurs., Feb. 9, 5–8:30 p.m. Celebrate of the Library's 60th anniversary celebration in 2012. Food and wine tasting and live music by the Dixie Dudes. For details, call 847-356-7711 ext. 300 or e-mail foundation@lvdl.org. 1001 East Grand Ave. 847- 356-7711, ext. 213, or visit lvdl.org.

English as a Second Language
Classes each Tues. at 7 p.m. To practice speaking and understanding English. RSVP to 708-453-4484. River Grove Public Library, 8638 W. Grand Ave.

CLUBS

Chicago Catholic University Club (CCUC)
Sun., Feb. 19, 3 p.m., regular monthly meeting, and showing of an Ellery Queen Film. Holly Court, 1111 Ontario, Oak Park.
Tues., Feb. 21, outing to play Bingo with the Veterans at Hines Hospital.
Fri., Feb. 24, 5 p.m. We will gather for a Fish Fry at the KFW Fish Fry Restaurant at 2622 Des Plaines Ave., North Riverside. Call Rosemary Murgas at 708- 788-0379 for more information.

ConfiCare ACT II Club
Breakfast Meeting. Fri., March 9, at the Dixon Auditorium of Adventist LaGrange Memorial Hospital. Featured speaker, Clifton Truman Daniel, son of Margaret Truman Daniel and grandson of President Harry S. Truman. Continental breakfast available at 8:30 p.m. program at 9 a.m. No charge. 5101 S. Willow Springs Rd., LaGrange. Reservations requested by calling 630-856-7525.

Lake County Audubon Society
Mon., March 5, 7:30 p.m. Insects and Plants, an Intricate Relationship. Meets on the first Mon. of each month. Libertyville Village Hall, 118 W. Cook St. Call 847-362-5134 or email audbirds@aol.com or visit lakecountyaudubon.org

The Naperville Area Stamp Club
Meetings on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Room 203, 1101 Kimberly Way (Rte. 53), Lisle. Call 630- 257-7430 or e-mail Philaburn@aol.com.

Western Springs Senior Club
Mon., Feb. 13, noon. 2nd Anniversary and Valentine's Day Luncheon. Luncheon followed by entertainment by John Measner, a modern magician with a traditional touch. $12 per member, reservations required. For reservations, call 708-784-8966. At the Recreation Center, 1600 Walker St.

Frisbie Senior Center Activities
Canasta group for ladies. Mon. and Wed., 12:30 p.m.. For details email Reenie713@gmail.com.

Big Band Nights, second Sun. of each month, 2–4 p.m. Frisbie Senior Center, 52 E. Northwest Hwy. Call 847-768-5944. $7 for tickets.

Oswego Senior Center
Ceramic Classes. Tues., 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; Wed., 5–8 p.m.; Thurs., noon–3 p.m.; and Fri., 11 a.m.–3 p.m. $3 per class, $1 for seniors.
Knitting and Crocheting Class. Meeting each Wed., 9:30 a.m. Special supplies needed.
Pinochle and Canasta. Alternate Wed. at 1 p.m.
Woodworking. Come and join others enjoying their favorite pastime. Shop open Mon., Thurs. and Fri. from 1 –3 pm.
Motorcoach trip to Asheville, NC, April 22–27. Six days and five nights. $485 per person double occupancy. Includes guided tour of Biltmore Estate, travel the Blue Ridge Parkway, visit the Folk Art Center and St. Lawrence Basilica.

For more information on trips or classes call Lorraine at 630- 554-5602. 156 E. Washington St. or visit oswegoseniorcenter.org.

SOCIAL GROUPS

ANEW
Aa social group for widows and widowers. Fri., Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m. A speaker from MARBLES, the brain store will present games that are fun but lead to a healthier brain. Founded by the widowed and is intended to aid them in restarting their lives after going through their bereavement. Our mission is to provide a social atmosphere for those who have made the decision to move forward with their lives. Please join us. We meet in the DeSalle Room at St. Raphael's Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd. in Naperville. Call 630-355-4545, ext. 129.

Libertyville Sr. Center Birthday Bash
Mon., Feb. 13, Mon. March 12, 1–3 p.m. Parties are held on the second Mon. of each month. Lunch at noon followed by dancing to Ron Barron & The Elder Statesmen of Swing. $7 for lunch and dance party; $2 for dance party only. Reservations and payment due by Mon., Feb. 6 or Mon., March 5. At 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Call 847-247-7659.

Movin' On
A nondenominational social group whose purpose is to provide a welcoming social situation exclusively for widowed men and women. Come and make new friends and socialize.
Mon., Feb. 13, noon. Lunch Bunch at The Assembly, 2570 Hassell Rd. Hoffman Estates. Call Lenore at 847-458-9697 for reservations.
Sat., Feb. 18. Cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. at Dover Straits, 1149 Golf Rd., Hoffman Estates. Call Diane by Feb. 15, at 847-934-5542 for reservations.
Happy Hour. Fri., Feb. 24. Meet us at 5 p.m. for cocktails, stay for an optional dinner at Oak Alley, 783 N. Quentin Rd., Palatine.

New Beginnings Valentine's Dance
Sat., Feb. 11, 7:30–11 p.m. Come, enjoy the evening and dance the night away. Coffee, tea, soft drinks and snacks will be provided. Please bring a snack to share. Music by DJ Paul Drake. Tickets $8. In Hughes Center at St. Matthew Church, 1001 Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg.

New Beginnings is part of the Phoenix Group, a 34-year-old Catholicoriented, non-denominational, social, support organization for divorced, widowed, single and separated persons. Regular Monday meetings at 7 p.m. at St. Hubert's Church, 729 Grand Canyon St., Hoffman Estates. For a monthly calendar, send $6 check to New Beginnings, Joan Neville, 212 Stillwater Ct., Palatine, IL 60067, or e-mail newbeginningscal@aol.com to receive a free e-mail calendar. Call 847-397-9643.

New Horizons Singles
A social group for single people over 40. Meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month. The First Church of Lombard, 220 S. Main St., Lombard. Visit newhorizons2.com. For an e-mailed calendar every two weeks, contact Jim Canadaat, NHevents@comcast.net.

Sociable Singles Club
Mon., Feb. 13, 6 p.m. Meets the second Monday of each month at Fuddruckers, 436 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg.
Sun., Feb. 12. Lunch at Ruby Tuesday, Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg.
Sat., Feb. 18. Dinner at Riccardo's, 1170 S. Roselle, Schaumburg.
Sun., Feb. 26. Breakfast at Bread and Butter, 933 W. Irving Park Rd., Itasca. For more details on any of the listed events, call 847-289-4420.

W.O.W. of St. Anthony
A social group for widows and widowers. Fri., Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m. Meeting on the second Fri. of the month. A non-denominational social group widows and widowers. The evening features entertainment and refreshments. $3. For additional information, call Mary at 815-469-4351. At Frankfort Township Hall, 11008 Lincoln Hwy.

W.O.W. of the Southwest Suburbs
Fri., March 2. Meets on the first Fri. of the month. W.O.W. is a group of people caring, sharing and reaching out to one another in friendship. Come and join the fun. All denominations welcome. At Zion Lutheran, Church, 17100 S. 69 Ave., Tinley Park. Call Danell, 630-728-9368 or Bill at 708-342-6820.

W.O.W. of the Western Suburbs
Thurs., Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m. You will marvel at Dan Hamilton's easy listening music and his renditions of many of your old favorites while Terry Flannery's guitar accompaniment and comedic style will pass the night away. NEW LOCATION. Knights of Columbus, 537 S. York Rd., Elmhurst. Handicapped accessible. $5. The newly widowed are especially invited to participate. Come and see what we have to offer–you will be pleasantly surprised. For details, call Ron at 630-653-5721.

DANCE GROUPS

The Antioch Area Social Club Dances
Feb. 17 and March 2. Dances on the frst and third Fridays of the month, 7–10 p.m. Antioch Senior Center, 817 Hobeck Dr. Dance to the music of keyboard entertainer, Ernie Garner (ohernie.com). $5 admission includes light refreshments. Call Paul Howard at 847-395-0139 for more information.

Burr Ridge Community Center
Dance Lessons Two–hour ballroom dance lessons by professional instructor Fran Starr at 1–3 p.m., Mon. and Wed., at Burr Ridge Community Center, 15W400 Harvester Drive. $10 per person. Casual dress, no gym shoes, refreshments provided. Adults of all ages and dancing abilities are welcome. Call Fran Starr at 708- 371-7749 or e-mail FStarr101@att.net. No partners needed.

Dance World
Sat., Feb. 11. Optional one-hour Rumba lesson by professional instructor Greg Gale, at 7:30 p.m. Open dance from 8:30–11:30 p.m. $5 members, $10 guests. Additional $3 charge for guests participating in the lesson. $20 membership per year. Dressy/ casual—no jeans or gym shoes; light refreshments provided. Adults of all ages and dancing abilities are welcome. At Triphahan Community Center, 1685 W, Higgens Rd., Hoffman Estates. Call 847-429-3922 or visit ballroomchicago.com/dance_world.htm.

Denim and Diamonds Line Dancing
Every Tuesday, 7–10 p.m., at White Eagle Banquet Hall, 6839 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Adults $7; 17 years and under, $5. Do you love to dance? No partners or experience needed. Just a very fun place to meet new friends and dance to great music. Beginner lessons at 7:30 p.m. For information, call Bob or Denise at 847-965-6353. somedaydd@att.net.

Rich Burnette Sunday Afternoon Ballroom
Dance ~ Tea Dances are Back! Feb. 12 and 26. The second and fourth Sunday of each month. 1–4 p.m. at the Dance Academy of Libertyville, across the street from Mario Tricoci school on 176. $5. For more details, call Jan at 262- 942-8301.

Shoreline Dance Club
Sat., Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m. Waltz lesson. Enjoy easy ballroom dancing in a relaxed social setting. A lesson is given before each dance by professional instructor. Admission per couple, $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Dues per couple is $20 per year. Dancers of all ages and abilities are welcome. Stuart Community Room, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest. For more information, call Jan at 847-816-7602 or Paul at 847-295-1417.

West Suburban Dance Club
Sat., Feb. 25 and Sat., April 21, at 6 p.m., cash bar, buffet dinner and dancing at 6:30 p.m., at Naperville Country Club. All dances include dinner and dancing to a live band. Advance reservations are required. Suits or sport coats for men. For women, dresses, suits, skirts, pants outfits. For more details or to receive an invitation, call Mike at 630-690-6015.

Young at Hearts Singles Club
Fri., Feb. 10, Entertainment by Music Men.
Fri., Feb. 17, Entertainment by Variety Pak.
Fri., Feb. 24, Entertainment by Ed Clark Trio.
Fri., March 2, Entertainment by Ken Jandes.
Unless otherwise noted, dances are held at the American Legion, 9757 W. Pacific, Franklin Park. 8:30–11:30 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. $8 for members and $10 for guests. Call 773-961-7525 or visit youngatheartsingleclub.com.

SQUARE DANCE CLUBS

Square Dance Lessons
Mondays, Feb. 6 and Feb. 13, 7–9 p.m. at the Summit of Uptown, 10 N. Summit, downtown Park Ridge. Call Chuck at 773-685-8407 for details.

Happy Twirlers Square and Round Dances
Sat., Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m. Meets on the second Saturday of each month at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 855 Lee St., Des Plaines. $6. Call Chuck 773-685-8407 or Jim 1-847-272-6344 for details.

Swing'n Sugar Squares Club
Thurs., Feb. 9, Be My Valentine Dance. Thurs., Feb. 23, Rock'n Roll Night. Thurs., March 8, Country Hoedown. Dances held second and fourth Thurs. of the month at 7 p.m. at Central Junior High, 95th and Spaulding, Evergreen Park. Come dance to the calls of some of the best square dance callers in the Midwest. Outstanding Round Dance Cuers Ron Ashenden will cue the Round dances. Call John, 708-458-1880 or H a n k , 7 7 3 - 2 3 8 - 5 4 9 6 o r v i s i t swinginsugarsquares.com.

Yellowrockers Square Dance
Fri., Feb. 17. Combined dance with Naper Squares at Naper Squares at Jefferson Jr. High School, 1525 Loomis St., Naperville. Rounds at 7:45 p.m., Squares at 8:15 p.m. For details, call 630-529-9869.

GARDENS AND GARDEN CLUBS

Chicago Botanic Garden
Plants from Cuttings: Sat., Feb. 18, 9:30–11:30 a.m. Cathy Thomas, will speak on propagating plants by using cuttings is an economical and exciting way to supply plants for your garden. $37. Chicago Botanic Garden members pay $29. 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe. Free admission. Parking $20 per car. To register of for more details, call 847-35-826 or visit chicagobotanic.org/school.

Garden Club of Downers Grove
Mon., Feb. 20, 12:30 p.m. Regular meetings are held on the third Monday of the month. Todd Jacobson, head of horticulture at The Morton Arboretum will present a slide and lecture presentation, Tough & Lovely Plants for Dry Shade. Lincoln Center, Room 503, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Call 630-852-3912. Everyone is welcome.

Garden Club of Inverness
Thurs., Feb. 16, 9:15 a.m. Candy Cleveland will speak on "Taking the Garden Through the Seasons." Regular meeting held on the third Thurs. of the month at All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Rd., Palatine. Everyone is welcome. For details, call Betty Ann at 847-358-8438.

The Garden Club of La Grange Park
Mon., March 5, noon. Cat Blaney and Kelly Girup of Hinsdale Nurseries will speak on New Plants For 2012 and Help With Deer and Bunny Problems. Regular meeting the first Mon. of the month at the L.G.P. Village Hall, 447 N. Catherine, La Grange Park. For details, call 708-352-5059.

Pleasantdale Garden Club
Wed., Feb. 8, 9:30 a.m. Club members will make Valentine cards and assemble a craft project for a local nursing home. Plans are in place for a field trip to the Chicago Flower and Garden Show on March 14. Meeting on the second Wed. of the month through April at Pleasantdale Park District, 7425 S. Wolf Rd., Burr Ridge. Call Alison Koehler at 630-662-8061.

The Suburban Garden Club
Mon., Feb. 20, 7:30–9 p.m. Dr. Bryant Scharenbroch from the Morton Arboretum, will be talking about a soil compaction and general information about composting and soils. At the Community House in Hinsdale, 415 W. 8th St., Hinsdale (8th and Madison). Come grow with us. Everyone welcome. Call 708-447-4649.

Morton Arboretum Chamber Concerts
Sun., March 4, 2:15 p.m. Trevor Stephenson Artistic director of the Madison Bach Musicians, will perform music by Bach, Handel and Scarlatti. He will also play a replica of an eighteenth century, double-manual, German-style harpsichord; modeled after the original 1719 instrument created by Mietke for J.S. Bach. In the Arbor Room of the Thornhill Education Center. Tickets are $28 Purchase tickets at mortonarb.com or call 630-725-2066. The ticket price includes admission to the Arboretum. Free parking. I-88 and Rte. 53 in Lisle.

SENIOR CLUBS

North Side Tara Club Senior Meetings
Thurs., Feb. 9. Chair Yoga. Thurs., Feb. 23. Swedish Covenant hospital clinician will speak on how to manage chronic pain. Thurs., March 1. Cook County Circuit Court Judge will speak on issues relevant to seniors. Regular meeting every second Thurs. of the month, 10 a.m.–noon. at the Irish Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, Chicago. For more details, call 773-282-8445. All are welcome.

South Side Emerald Club Senior Meetings
Wed., Feb. 15. A podiatrist will speak about foot and ankle health. Wed., Feb. 29. A representative from Rainbow, an animal assisted therapy provider, will speak on what animal assisted therapy is and will give a live demonstration of the therapy dogs at work. Wed., March 7. Look into the ways Irish society has changed and evolved. Meetings at Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest, every second Wed. between 10 a.m.–noon. All are welcome.

Polish Roman Catholic Union of America
Meets the first Tues. of each month, 10 a.m.–noon. Bingo and light refreshments. At 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. For more details, call 773-782-2601.

SENIOR MEALS

Franklin Park Community Café
Lunch served Mon. through Fri., 11:30 a.m. Suggested donation, $2.75–$3. Bingo, Mon., Tues. and Fri., at 9:30 a.m.; Wed. and Thurs. at noon. Line Dancing each Thurs. at 10:30 a.m. 10040 Addison, Franklin Pk. Call 847-678-8777.

Hanover Township Senior Center
Lunch served Mon.–Fri., 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Suggested donation, $4 for seniors over 60, $6 for those under 60. Residents of Hanover Township over 55 are welcome. Advance reservations are required. Call 630-483-5600 by 9:30 a.m. for reservations. At 240 S. Rte. 59, Bartlett.

Irish American Heritage Center
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 12:30–2 p.m. The Golden Diners Program provides a hot lunch for people over 60. Suggested donation $1.50. Stop by for a hot meal and warm conversation. Call 773-282-7035. At 4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago.

Oswego Senior Center Noon Meals
At noon, every Mon. and Thurs. Meals are catered by Upper Crust Catering, Yorkville. A donation of $4 is suggested. Reservations are needed–for Mon. lunch, call by 9:30 a.m. on Fri; and for Thurs. lunch by 9:30 a.m. on Wed. Call 630-554-5602 for menus and reservations. The meal program is funded by NEIL, Village of Oswego, Oswego Township and Kendall County. Visit oswegoseniorcenter.org.

JOB SUPPORT St. Hubert Job and Networking Ministry
Mon., Feb 13, 7–9:15 p.m. Taking a Survival Job – The pros and cons. At St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates. Thurs., Feb. 16, 7–9 p.m. Resume Review. At Schaumburg Community Church, 2060 Algonquin Road, Suite 711 Schaumburg, IL. Career counselors will share their thoughts and suggestions. Bring a friend. This is for all occupations and levels. Mon., Feb. 27, 7–9:15 p.m. Becoming The Ultimate Networker. St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates. Networking is known to be the most effective tool to finding that next job. Call Bob Podgorski, at 847-925-6005.

St. Patrick Speed Networking
Career Speed Networking The second Tues. of each month, 7–9 a.m. at the Parish Center, 950 W. Everett, Lake Forest. FREE. For information, call Jo Ann Bednar, at 847-234- 1401, ext. 208 or visit stpatrick-lakeforest.org.

River Grove Library Job Support
Sat., Feb., 11, 11 a.m. Bring a copy of your resume. Program presented by Westside Health Authority. Call 708-453-4484, ask for Laura, Head of Adult Services or visit rivergrovelibrary.org. River Grove Public Library, 8638 W. Grand Ave., River Grove.

The West Suburban Symphony
Conducted by Peter Lipari, performs selections from Show Boat and Porgy & Bess at 3:30 p.m., Sun., Feb. 12, at York High School, 355 W. St. Charles Rd., Elmhurst. $22 adult, $18 senior, $5 teens, children f r e e . F o r mo r e i n f o rma t i o n , v i s i t westsubsymphony.org or call 630-887-7464.

Sons of The American Legion
Friday Night Fish Fry Feb., 2, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and April 6. Dinner served from 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Adults, $12, children, $6, under age 5 free! Music provided by The Johnnie Matt Trio.

St. Patrick's Day Feast
Sat. March 17, 4–8 p.m. Serving super sized Corned Beef sandwiches, with french fries and cole slaw. $6. All are invited. At the American Legion Hall at 344 E. maple Ave, Roselle. 630-894-8534.

41 Annual Spring Scholarship Fashion Show and Luncheon
Sun., April 22, noon at The Seville, 700 S. Barrington Rd., Streamwood. This fashion show, titled "Blossoms of Spring," features clothes from Sassy's Originals in Bloomingdale and The Closet Boutique in Bartlett, and supports the BWC scholarships which have been given out for over 31 years to high school seniors planning to attend college and to women planning to go back to college to join the workforce. Lunch, Fashion Show and raffle are included. Tickets are $30, and $20 for ages 12 and under, and are available by calling Ruth at 630-837- 8125.

The Bartlett Woman's Club
is inviting local businesses and individuals to help sponsor the 41st Annual Spring Scholarship Fashion Show and Luncheon. Ads for the program book are available, as well as donations for the raffle prizes. To receive a sponsor application and information, call MaryAnn at 630-483-9368.

Join the Kiwanis Club of Ravenswood
Meeting at noon the second and fourth Thurs. of the month. At Hilltop Restaurant, 2800 W. Foster Ave. New members are always welcome. For details, call Ron at 773-561-0455.

Midwest Ballroom
February Schedule Feb. 4, New Songs For The New Year Feb. 11, Annual Valentine's Day Show Feb. 18, Mid-Winter Dance Party Feb. 25, Big Band Bash Saturdays from 5–7 p.m. on 90.9 FM WDCB and on the Internet at wdcb.org. Contact the show at P.O. Box 1073, Dundee, IL 60118 or at midwestballroom@yahoo.com. For a list of area big band events, see yorkvillebigband.com. Feb. 19, John Russell host of WDCB's Midwest Ballroom, will present a slide talk on the History of Chicago Radio at 2 p.m. at the Villa Park Library; free admission. Feb. 26, John Russell will present a slide talk on the History of Chicago Radio at 2 p.m. at the Cherry Valley Public Library near Rockford.

Wisconsin Senior Events/Activites/Clubs

St. Bernadette Parish Chicken Dinner
Come enjoy our scrumptious chicken dinner on Saturday, February 4, from 3:30 to 7:30PM
, at St Bernadette Parish, 8200 West Denver Avenue. Both sit-down and carryout dinners are available. Included in the adult dinner are 1/2 chicken (fried in 100% canola oil), mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, and dinner roll with butter. A chicken tenders dinner is also available, including four chicken strips, mashed potatoes or fries, vegetables, and dinner roll with butter. Beverages are available for purchase. We will also have a bake sale featuring all kinds of homemade goodies. Our facility is handicapped accessible. For more information, contact the parish office, 414-358-4600.

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