The briefs
St. Francis features comedy improv
St. Francis High school will present ComedySportz, an interactive improv comedy show, at 7 p.m. Saturday at the high school, 2130 W. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton. The program is sponsored by the Parents' Organization. Tickets are $35 and include appetizers. For details, call (630) 293-0740.
Take a trip to the annual spelling bee
The Glen Ellyn Park District is planning a trip to the "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. The trip will leave from Maryknoll Park, 845 Pershing Ave., Glen Ellyn. The fee of $67 includes transportation.
Everyone purchasing a ticket to the event will be entered into a drawing to win two free passes to Choosing the Perfect Holiday Wine planned Nov. 9.
For details, visit the Web site at www.gepark.org or call (630) 858-2462.
Listen to music from around the world
Carol Stream's 5th annual Culture Counts Multicultural Festival is from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Ross Ferraro Town Center, Lies Road and Gary Avenue, Carol Stream. The event will feature music from around the world. For details, call (630) 665-7050 or visit www.carolstream.org.
WDSRA plans annual Family Fest
Western DuPage Special Recreation Association's annual Family Fest is from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Park, 208 W. Union St., Wheaton. The event ifs free and offers family games, music, magic and food. For details or to register, visit the Web site at www.wdsra.com or call (630) 681-0962.
Flag ceremony part of International Day
Glendale Heights' International Day with a Coming to America flag ceremony is at 1 p.m. Sunday in Camera Park, 101 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. Those attending are asked to bring a flag of their native country and walk in the flag ceremony. For details, call (630) 909œ5302.
Touch-a-truck in Warrenville
The Warrenville Park District will hold a Touch A Truck event from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 15 at Summerlakes Park and Johnson Elementary School south parking lot, 2S700 Continental Drive, Warrenville. The event features vehicles in the community used by the fire, police and public works department, the park district, Herbo Tree Service and Voegtle's Lawn Service. Those attending may bring cameras for photos with their children. For details, call (630) 393-7279.
Annual Market Place features antiques
The Carol Stream Historical Society is holding its annual Market Place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Historic Farmhouse, Lies Road west of Hampe Park, Carol Stream. The event includes crafters, flea market items, antiques and home-based business vendors. A special children's program is planned. Concessions will be available. For details or applications, call Barbara O'Rahilly at (630) 665-8219 or (630) 665-0686.
Library to feature abstract paintings
The Glen Ellyn Public Library will display the artwork of Mike Burns of Wheaton during the month of September at the library, 400 Duane St., Glen Ellyn. The exhibit includes abstract paintings and collages of metal, textiles, wood and tile. For details, call (630) 469-0879.